My teacup sketches are generally serious direct watercolour paintings but from time to time I love doing quick fun loose versions. This is particularly the case when… 1. I have a new-ish cup with a crazy complex but beautiful pattern! A loose sketch is a great way to get to know the pattern and to...
CONTINUE READINGA few weeks ago I did a 4 minute sketch from my car before an appointment – see here. Last week I had another appointment at the same place, and parked my car in the same spot. But on this second occasion I had a little more time – and once again used graphite. I...
CONTINUE READINGAs mentioned last week… I’m hosting a Live Version of my Teacups course starting Wednesday 15 May. Over four weeks you’ll be able to work through the lessons with an inspiring cohort of sketchers from around the world. In addition, there will be three bonus livestreams where I’ll do extra demos and review selected work...
CONTINUE READINGI haven’t been sketching much architecture lately so last night I just felt like a little Baroque. I found a photo of S. Marcello al Corso in Rome and then had fun playing with colour and thinking about curves, wall layers and classical orders. I remember well sketching this church on location during my big...
CONTINUE READINGLast week I went up to the Blue Mountains with a group of 7 adults and 4 children. This is the third group day trip I’ve done to the mountains in the last 10 months so I’ve developed some strategies for sketching as much as I can in the limited time. I don’t waste time...
CONTINUE READINGOne of the lovely things about my new home is that my teacups (and teapots) are now on display. Not only are they much easier to get to (previously they were just stacked in piles inside a kitchen cupboard) but my teacup wall unit is just so nice to look at and I enjoy the...
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