I 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...
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...
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