It might sound a little silly to use the ‘Back Home’ label for the last two weeks of sketching, but that is how I’ve been thinking of them as my staycation really felt like a trip. Normally the transition back to normal life after a big sketching trip is quite tricky but this time I’ve...
CONTINUE READINGLast week I had a really fun conversation with my friend Olga Sorokina from School of Sketching. She is an interior designer and teacher who loves sketching interiors in perspective. We had a wide-ranging conversation with an emphasis on quick sketching and why Palladio is so special. I also shared the way I catalogue my...
CONTINUE READINGToday I’m pleased to share my collection of sketches done during my two-week break inside my Greenwood Journal. These are very different from the sketches in the large Goldline sketchbook, but they are just as important. This notebook (Melbourne based company) has a gorgeous vegan leather cover, smooth paper that is great for writing, dry...
CONTINUE READINGAs mentioned in my Reflections article, Week 2 was all about focusing on the bush (Australian for forest) and in particular, Sydney Blue Gums. I also did a few colour charts – the pencils that I was using and testing new Deep Deep Light (DDL) watercolours. More coming about these paints soon, I promise. Anyway…...
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