I’ve been very happy using a Stillman and Birn Square Softcover Alpha (7.5 x 7.5″) in recent months for my everyday sketching. As I was a bit swamped preparing my Travel Sketching course, I didn’t have much time to focus on my own sketching, and the smaller size was perfect for that busy season. I...
CONTINUE READINGI’ve been trying to sketch more objects at home in the past week or so. I’m interested in choosing objects that relate to my day, and I love the way that I can play with watercolour and pigment parties when sketching a defined subject matter. Switching to an A4 sketchbook is also helping me sketch...
CONTINUE READING. ..and it’s time to move on? Simple – I just put a pen or two in my book to prop it open. I can then put the sketchbook in my bag or carry it in my hand. I use clips or elastic bands to hold the pages in place, and if only one page...
CONTINUE READINGLast 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...
CONTINUE READINGDuring 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...
CONTINUE READINGStarting 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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