. ..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...
CONTINUE READINGLast week, I met up with my brother and family at Circular Quay. I arrived a little earlier and decided to do a quick sketch of the Sydney Opera House (SOH). I wasn’t sure how much time I would have, so I approached the sketch in layers and worked in a way that I could...
CONTINUE READINGDuring the recent first cohort of my Travel Sketching course I got many questions about my watercolour palette. So, it’s time to do an update! The previous ‘Current Palette’ article contained all the details (with numerous updates), but a few things had been tweaked, so it was time for a new layout sketch. What’s...
CONTINUE READINGStarting with 7 Lines, 5 Shapes, or 3 Layers are the three big concepts from my recently released Travel Sketching course. These simple but powerful concepts enable sketchers to simplify complex scenes, get something on the page quickly, and work faster. Over the last few weeks, it’s been super satisfying to see just how much...
CONTINUE READINGWatercolour is perfect for the muted hues of an overcast day! After months of using the Arkaar palette (see here) and a water brush, it’s nice to get back to my everyday palette and my beloved dagger brush. (I’m currently using the 3/8-inch size in the travel format.) Notes: 1. When I use watercolour these...
CONTINUE READINGOn Wednesday, I had a busy day, and when I looked back on my pages, I was surprised to see that I used five different techniques in a single day. 1. My usual morning coffee and local house sketch using watercolour pencil and ink (following the steps I teach in my Travel Sketching course). Note:...
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