Last week I had a big day of sketching filling 10 double-page spreads in my A4 Alpha book! Most of my recent sketching has been done during in-between moments while hanging out with family so it was a nice treat for me to have a solo outing. I intended to do a lot of continuous...
CONTINUE READINGI often get asked how I add white details over the top of watercolour. I’ve tried lots of different things but always come back to the Uni-ball Signo broad gel pen. It’s convenient and easy to find in all kinds of stores in Australia. The trick to getting good results with this pen is to...
CONTINUE READINGAs I mentioned last week my sister and family (who live on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland) are visiting for a month. I’m having a lot of fun going on various day outings with them and whenever there is the slightest opportunity I sneak in a quick sketch! I’m mainly using ink and coloured...
CONTINUE READINGSome afternoons I just feel the need to get out for a sketch and I’m always looking for locations where I can sit in the sun. Sydney’s winter sun is just so nice! Here are two sketches from recent afternoon outings. Above: A little hidden lookout (10 minutes drive) from my home with a great...
CONTINUE READINGThe first lesson of my Foundations course is all about Knowing (and loving) Your Materials and the seasoned sketchers challenge is to choose a tool that you haven’t used or rarely use and to sketch with it for a week. In the past, I have used watercolour pencils (WCPs) for this first lesson. And so...
CONTINUE READINGA number of you have been asking for a list of the marker colours that I carry around with me. After months of experimenting, I have settled on this selection of 24 markers. They are all GoldFaber Aqua Dual Markers by Faber Castell (water-soluble dye-based markers). The colours are: 104 Light Yellow Glaze * 281...
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