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…...
CONTINUE READINGIt’s time to start sharing all the pages from my recent staycation exploring my Local Government Area (LGA). Yay! These pages were all done in a large square Clairefontaine Goldline Natural book (30x30cm). I really enjoyed using this book because of the size and format. Read a full review of the paper here. As mentioned...
CONTINUE READINGI don’t normally do a Reflections article for short local trips, but my recent two-week break exploring my Local Government Area (LGA) and 5km radius was so significant that I absolutely must record my thoughts. I know I haven’t posted my pages in detail yet (that’s coming soon, I promise!) but I want to share...
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