SOH in layers

October 16, 2024 | 3 Comments Sketching Sydney

Last week, I met up with my brother and family at Circular Quay. I arrived a little earlier and decided to do a quick sketch of the Sydney Opera House (SOH). I wasn’t sure how much time I would have, so I approached the sketch in layers and worked in a way that I could...

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Current Palette 2024

October 14, 2024 | 18 Comments
Watercolour

During the recent first cohort of my Travel Sketching course I got many questions about my watercolour palette. So, it’s time to do an update! The previous ‘Current Palette’ article contained all the details (with numerous updates), but a few things had been tweaked, so it was time for a new layout sketch.   What’s...

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7 Lines - 5 Shapes - 3 Layers

October 11, 2024 | 2 Comments
Travel Sketching

Starting with 7 Lines, 5 Shapes, or 3 Layers are the three big concepts from my recently released Travel Sketching course. These simple but powerful concepts enable sketchers to simplify complex scenes, get something on the page quickly, and work faster. Over the last few weeks, it’s been super satisfying to see just how much...

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Watercolour on an overcast day

October 9, 2024 | 1 Comment
Everyday Sketching

Watercolour is perfect for the muted hues of an overcast day! After months of using the Arkaar palette (see here) and a water brush, it’s nice to get back to my everyday palette and my beloved dagger brush. (I’m currently using the 3/8-inch size in the travel format.) Notes: 1. When I use watercolour these...

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