I really wanted to do the occasional blog post while I was away, however it was just too hectic in both Chicago and Montreal to even think about writing an article here! But I’m now back home, with three sketchbooks to share and lots of ‘stuff’ to go through. Stuff being both new sketchbooks, pens,...
CONTINUE READINGLast night I arrived in Chicago. I planned to get here early so I could have a few days on my own before everyone else arrived. So far it’s been a great decision as I feel relaxed! Note: Sometimes on symposium trips I get a bit stressed out on the very first day as there...
CONTINUE READINGPast USK President Elizabeth Alley suggested we re-boot this one week 100 people speed sketching project as a warm-up for all the drawing we’ll be doing together in Chicago during the Urban Sketchers Symposium. So it’s on again… NEXT WEEK! If you are not going to Chicago we would love you to join in the...
CONTINUE READINGInspired by Paul Wang’s colour chart on Instagram the other day, I thought I would have a go exploring a few mixes from my existing palette in preparation for my trip to Chicago. I am more concerned about achieving colour harmony, than I am achieving perfect colour match, so I rarely add new colours to...
CONTINUE READINGHere is a quick flip through the ‘vacation’ component of my recent trip: 2 days in Venice, 1 day in Edinburgh, sometime on the Isle of Lewis/Harris and then a final 24 hours in Glasgow. You can read more articles about my adventures here. If you can’t see the embedded video click here. Ok, time...
CONTINUE READINGLast week I attended the monthly Urban Sketchers Sydney event at the North Sydney Saturday markets and, as often is the case, I wasn’t sure that I would fit a sketch in. By the time I had chatted to a few people at the start, gone for a walk to take a few photos for...
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