Here are the pages in my daily sketchbook from yesterday – and out and about day. I am currently using the Stillman & Birn Gamma book that we were given at the BCN symposium. I haven’t liked the cream colour paper previously- preferring the lovely white of the alpha as my standard daily book –...
CONTINUE READINGA working page… doing this page was supposed to help me decide what to do but I am just as perplexed as to what sketchbook to use. A number of tensions that I am trying to resolve: Would love to use A4 moleskine but too heavy for daily use Would love to Stillman & Birn...
CONTINUE READINGBefore I start the big scanning task of the 3 x A4 Moleskine sketchbooks from my recent trip to Penang (Malaysia) and Singapore, I thought I would do a summary post that records my initial ‘back home’ thoughts of the trip. As I have said previously, my trips are not vacations in the terms of...
CONTINUE READINGWhat a wonderful day we had at Newcastle on Saturday – the first regional USK event we have organised. Over 15 sketchers from Sydney travelled on the train (2.5 hours) up to meet some local sketchers. We had a perfect summer’s day and a wonderfully inspiring time sketching together! It was just so great to...
CONTINUE READING< While I try to find the energy and time to start the big scanning job ahead of me... here is an interesting comparison of 2 very quick teacup sketches. On the left: pre-trip just before heading to the airport. On the right: post-trip while planning the year ahead. My recent adventures in Penang and...
CONTINUE READINGBack home after an amazing trip all around. I have come home to a newly painted studio and a lot of sorting to do. One of the pieces of furniture that I have had for years is my B0 size left-handed drawing machine. I am somewhat slightly attached to it but it is HUGE –...
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