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Two new vintage teacups

July 19, 2023 | 8 Comments
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Teacup Sketching

Back at the end of June, just before finishing the first Live Version of my Teacups course, I acquired two new vintage cups. It was a little crazy for a few days as my sister and family arrived at the same time and the only chance I got to record the event was these super...

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A big day of sketching (and some continuous lines)

July 17, 2023 | 14 Comments
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Sketching Sydney

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...

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White Opaque Details on Watercolour

July 14, 2023 | 10 Comments
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Pens and Markers

I 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...

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Quick sketches during three family outings

July 12, 2023 | 14 Comments
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As 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...

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Looking for afternoon winter sun

July 10, 2023 | 3 Comments
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Sketching Sydney

Some 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...

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A week of watercolour pencil (Foundations Lesson 1)

July 7, 2023 | 11 Comments
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The 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...

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