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Loose linework

May 12, 2012 | Leave your thoughts
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Architecture Sketching

   A few weeks ago I was experimenting with different types of linework when sketching architectural subjects… Well this evening I was practicing these on a photo of a building that I am very keen to sketch in real life… Sometimes it is hard to have the opportunity or the energy to get out to...

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NYC Architecture Research

May 11, 2012 | 3 Comments
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Architecture SketchingTravel Sketching

   Friday night and reading a very good book on Contemporary Architecture in NYC. Yes, I have booked to have a week in NYC in July and am determined to be a little more prepared than I was in 2010 (my first visit as part of my mega 11 week long service leave trip) Although...

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Lunchtime sketching - loose and splashy

May 11, 2012 | 1 Comment
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Sketching Sydney

Children’s play area at St Thomas Rest Park. I was trying to be as loose as I could be and also tried my hand at splashing – need to develop this technique. Was thinking of Rome when I sketched this as I draw playground equipment in a park between Borromini and Bernini!

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The Drawing Office revisited

May 10, 2012 | Leave your thoughts
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Everyday Sketching

A page to describe the reasons why I love this building so much – the quirky combination of materials/elements and its surroundings.

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Quick inkless sketches

May 10, 2012 | Leave your thoughts
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Is something wrong? This is the only sketch I have done this week…and I even had a day off yesterday (and no sketch!) … no nothing wrong just got a lot on and need a break! I never seem to leave myself enough time to sketch on my lunchbreak… so this was a 10 min...

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Current reading pile

May 9, 2012 | 3 Comments
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Travel Sketching

  Just to let you know that my trip prep is going to start soon… most of your know the reason for the top book on the pile… but the other ones?????

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