Earlier this year I decided to reduce the number of coloured pencils/watercolour pencils (WCPs) that I carried around. I wanted a limited selection that was quite different from the usual WCP set that I’ve used for many years (see here). And I came up with these 9 Albrecht Durer watercolour pencils. This page was how...
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I haven’t been sketching teacups lately but a few days ago I was so in control of my unpacking that I could sit down quietly and do a teacup sketch. I chose one of my favourite cups to paint – Lady Carlyle by Royal Albert – and shortly after starting I realised that the result...
CONTINUE READINGSketching during a big move
If somehow you’ve missed it… I’ve recently moved home (and studio) and I wanted to sketch as much as I could during the crazy times associated with a big move. The last time I moved it was a much smaller task. I only intended to be in Lindfield for 6-12 months (it turned out to...
CONTINUE READINGMy minimal approach to this year's OneWeek100People challenge
Last week was OneWeek100People2024 and I love doing this challenge! Some years I’ve been able to dedicate a fair amount of time to sketching people… but this year was not one of them. I’ve recently moved and so I was flat out building furniture, unpacking boxes and all the chores associated with setting up a...
CONTINUE READINGThe secret to looser ink and wash sketches
Ink and wash is a very popular technique for sketching and for good reason. It gives us lots of options for recording our scene in a limited time frame. But there are three common complaints that I often hear about working this way: ‘I end up drawing too much in ink. I often get lost...
CONTINUE READINGRecent quick sketching in Sydney City
A quick update sharing recent sketching in Sydney City this year. I’m still managing to do a sketch each Wednesday before the mid-week meeting at my church. You will also notice an SOH sketch in this collection. (SOH = Sydney Opera House). I did this sketch while catching up with Alissa Duke who was visiting...
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