All notebook posts
Emily’s Notebooks…
“To me, reading through old letters and journals is like treasure hunting. Somewhere in those faded, handwritten lines there is a story that has been [...]
8 Ways to Balance Structure To Achieve Joy In Your Drawing!
In an era of measurable outcomes, algorithm-driven learning, and relentless productivity, how do we preserve the sense of wonder that lies at the heart [...]
The 5 Key Factors to Consider Before You Start to Draw!
5 Key Factors to Consider Before You Start to Draw.... Before your pencil even hits the paper there are 5 key factors you need [...]
How to Draw Landscapes
Do you struggle when it comes to figuring out how to draw landscapes? You'd think they'd be simple. In my mind there are 3 [...]
How to Draw Trees
I get asked ALOT about how to draw trees. They are at once the most simple and complex drawing subjects. In his book ‘Drawing [...]
How to Draw Birds
Have you ever wondered how to draw birds? I have. I came to want to find out more about the process of drawing birds [...]
Top Ten Drawing Assumptions.
These are my top ten drawing assumptions that can hinder your ability to want to learn to draw! "You use a glass mirror to [...]
Drawing Wildflowers!
I have always held a fascination with drawing wildflowers. It seems an obvious subject to incorporate into our drawing practice. Often when we might [...]
Top 10 Tips For The Quick Drawing!
The Quick Drawing The quick drawing is an amazing sketchbook phenomena that has made it possible for me to draw daily and effectively. Before [...]