I know that it is the contents of these four books that some of you are hanging out for… but I need a new scanner first. They are Daler Rowney Cartridge books covered in japanese paper for protection. But in the meantime I have started volume 5 of my trip – I totally ran...
CONTINUE READINGBack home after my 5 week adventure overseas. Brand new sketchbook and as I had to go out and get a few things, just couldn’t resist visiting my favourite tearoom. It was sensational and I now appreciate how really special it is! While not quite Le Select status yet…it would be really cool...
CONTINUE READINGStarting a new series tonight…of some of the unusual things I do in preparation for a trip (perhaps the best part?) One would think that drawing three little rectangular watercolour pans would be easy for an architect… but a bit too tired to really try too hard. also quirky has become somewhat murky tonight… I...
CONTINUE READINGI know…. I am really stretching the friendship by doing yet again cuppa themed sketch! It is a T2 cup called “Turkish Delight Lime” but I am leaving a proper sketch of the pattern on the cup for another occasion.
CONTINUE READINGMmm… if I am going to use WC pencils over the top of watercolour I have to make sure that I do NOT overwork it!!! There is a freshness about this sketch in the watercolour that I like…not 100% sure the WC pencils were a good idea – I could have easily worked it up...
CONTINUE READINGOk – these are just really quick sketches which I didn’t focus on greatly(I am exhausted tonight!)… to get the feel for sketching in pencil – something I never do unless I am using my chunky architect 5.6mm lead clutch pencil(which I used to use quite a bit…mmm need to try it again) I found...
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