Day 1-5 of The 100 Day Project
5 days into my 100 day Project and I’m learning how to improve my 15-minute building sketches.
The February Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The February edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning European Portuguese
I’ve been working on my Portuguese language skills for two years, and it’s been challenging. Part of the problem has…
Experimenting with Different Bookbinding Styles
A productive January making hardbound books. Experimenting with different binding styles.
The 100 Day Project 2024
The 100 Day Project is starting on February 18th 2024. I’m taking part. Are you?
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo Tavira Church ink and watercolour sketch
The rear view of Tavira’s Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo rendered in ink and watercolour.
5 Day Collage Kickstart Workshop with Catherine Rains
Here’s the three most important lessons I learnt about delving into collage.
Matchbook Sized Handmade Book
A prototype of a playful matchbook bookbinding style. For small sketches and watercolour.
The January Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The January edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Caricature Portrait inspired by Earthsworld photo
Today’s Earthworld portrait challenge resplendent with bath teeth.
Loose Style Portrait Inspiration
Exploring loose and vibrant portraits inspired by Roz Stendahl tutorials.
2023 Caricatures
Being commissioned to create a birthday sketch inspired me to explore the art of caricature.
Urban Sketching Trip to Turkey
Taking time to sketch visual reminders of our 4 weeks in Turkey.
Travel Painting Kit for Turkey
My very paired-down art kit for a 4 week trip to Turkey. Traveling Light!
Needle Tip Pens for Urban Sketching
Have you thought about using Needle Tips pens for urban sketching? Read about the pros and cons here.
How to use Life Drawing as Practice for Urban Sketching
I’ve always thought Life Drawing was so different from urban sketching. But recently I’ve realised there is an overlap.
Urban Sketching on the Train: Sketchbook vs. my Train Ticket
Sketching on different papers is an interesting way to experiment with different tools and techniques with great results.
Urban Sketching meet up at Loulé Mercado and Saturday Market
See what inspired me to draw during a day out at Loulé Market with the Urban Sketcher’s Algarve group.
Quick Tip to make Art Tutorials Relevant to You
A couple of tips that I use to make art tutorials more engaging and relevant to me.
Loose Watercolour Technique for Urban Sketching
Sometimes you don’t go looking for your watercolour style choices, they’re just happy accidents.
Tonal Challenge with Watercolour
Discover how I’m approach June’s Tonal challenge with my current urban sketching watercolour kit.
Tutorial: Urban Sketching Carrot People with Andrey Shmatnik
Find out what I learned from Andrey Shmatnik’s Urban Sketching Tutorial on Etchr.
Get out of your Creative Block with Blind Contour
Find out how I overcame by creative block by using Blind Contour sketches to get inspired and motivated to sketch again.
Hahnemühle Watercolour Sketch Book for Urban Sketching
A review of the Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, which is ideal for urban sketching.
