A few Wednesdays ago, I filled three A4 double-page spreads with a varied approach to each sketch. The first sketch was of a local house while sipping my coffee. I started with some watercolour pencil (WCP) setup lines, then ink then more WCP and finally some markers. At 2pm I headed into the City...
CONTINUE READINGIn addition to my morning coffee and sketch routine, I have an afternoon sketch and walk practice that I’m trying to be more consistent with. It’s always a bit of a challenge, as the point of the walk is exercise, not stopping to sketch, so the sketch has to be very quick (under 5 minutes)....
CONTINUE READINGI visit my brother and family almost weekly. Sometimes, I have a dedicated sketching session with them, and I’m always trying new ways of getting them to interact with my sketchbook (see more here). But on most visits, something else is happening: the kids are running around, and I’m catching up with my brother...
CONTINUE READINGI haven’t done much teacup sketching lately which is a sign of how many things have been going on in the past few months. 🙂 But last week, I decided it was time to start again. This is a newish cup that I bought to celebrate my big move earlier in the year – my...
CONTINUE READINGMost mornings, when I choose my subject to sketch and open my sketchbook, I don’t have a plan for how I will start. I make a split-second decision about whether to start with a shape or a line and then what tool to use. Then, I allow the sketch to evolve as I work. This...
CONTINUE READINGI’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...
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