It’s a little strange that in the 7 or 8 sketching trips to the City in the past few months I haven’t done a serious sketch of a JimmyB (James Barnet) building! I think this is because I’ve generally been there at the end of the day in ‘peak hour’ (rush hour) which is a...
CONTINUE READINGThis next part in my Why teacups are special series is all about tea! And before I start sharing my thoughts on the subject I need to stress that these are my personal preferences and although I have high standards for the tea that I prepare for myself on a daily basis I’m not a...
CONTINUE READINGI thought it was time to share an update on the colours that form my 12-colour palette. DS Hansa Yellow Medium PY97 ( split into two half-pans in the palette see more about why here) DS Quinacridone Gold PO49 ( I still have the original pigment but the new mix is fine) DS Transparent...
CONTINUE READINGLast Wednesday I was back in The Rocks again and this time I ended at Susannah Place – a favourite spot to sketch. I normally sketch this historic building in the morning and have fun memories of rapidly changing shadow shapes. But on this occasion (4pm in the afternoon) the whole area was in shadow!...
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