Back 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...
CONTINUE READINGMy two sketching friends(wendy and Alissa) and I found a wonderful place to go and sketch on a very wet winter’s day. It was a perfect way to test out our new watercolour pencil techniques (thanks to Kate’s class) The Australian Museum in Sydney has a Search and Discover Section where we were able to...
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