SArD Illustration Students Bring Their Drawing Skills to Byblos ArtWalk

Illustration students from the Graphic Design Program at LAU’s School of Architecture and Design brought their sketchbooks to the historic souk of Byblos for the second edition of Byblos ArtWalk, an initiative organized by Alice Edde. Held over the weekend of International Artist Day, October 24–25, 2026, the event transformed the souk into an open-air gallery. Students from LAU’s Beirut and Byblos campuses participated in live illustration sessions under the guidance of illustration faculty members Mabelle Sawan and Hachem Reslan. Through drawing, students captured the visual character and everyday life of the historic surroundings.

The experience gave students the opportunity to work in a public setting, respond creatively to their surroundings, and connect with people beyond the university community. Their participation added a student perspective to an event celebrating artistic expression across disciplines, while highlighting how illustration can engage audiences and bring art into everyday public spaces.

For more information about the Byblos ArtWalk event:
https://www.thebeiruter.com/article/byblos-art-walk-returns-to-the-old-souk/2910