I’ve been using Neocolor II (water-soluble wax crayons by Caran D’ache) for a few years now, but I don’t think I’ve ever documented the colours I’m using. I haven’t changed this selection much in the past year except for adding Periwinkle Blue when the jacarandas were out and Scarlet during my Port Macquarie trip as...
CONTINUE READINGThis is the page I created in preparation for the first Foundations Livestream, which we had this morning. I tested a few different approaches and showed the importance of bold lines, solid colour, and embracing the wonkiness. I then went through a number of these examples in my live demo. Its quite amazing how many...
CONTINUE READINGIt wasn’t the best planning to visit Wauchope on the hottest day of my trip (forecast was 35C) but thankfully it wasn’t too bad. Of course I started my day with a beach visit and sketch! I went back to Flynns and as there was actually a spare table sat down for breakfast and ended...
CONTINUE READINGLast September, I launched my Travel Sketching course, in which I shared my top strategies for sketching while on the go: my 7 lines, 5 shapes, and 3 layer techniques. It was a short, fun course, and these techniques can be used by anyone regardless of their level of experience. My niece and nephews (ages...
CONTINUE READINGThis is just a short article today as I’m busy with all things Foundations (the Live Version officially starts today – it’s not too late to join here). So, I simply want to share two recent sketches of the Sydney Hospital Kiosk on Macquarie St (there is a nice bench in the shade opposite it!)...
CONTINUE READINGI still have lots of Port Macquarie sketches to share (from the second week!), and it’s really nice for me to be publishing these sketches now in the middle of the Australian summer holiday (vacation) period. I’m back at work, but seeing all these beach sketches is giving me a summer holiday vibe. In this...
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