Mark Making Techniques in Drawing.
Do we even pay attention to our mark making techniques in drawing? Why is mark making important when we draw? And what is it [...]
Negative Space Drawing And 3 Reasons Why It Is Positive
The thing I love about negative space drawing is that you leave all preconceived ideas about how you are going to produce your piece of [...]
How to Start an Art Journal
Do you ever find yourself wondering how to start an art journal? Perhaps you are a writer that wants to explore another creative medium as [...]
How to Draw Everyday in Your Sketchbook.
How to draw everyday and why can it be beneficial to practise a daily sketchbook habit? “Every day is an opportunity to be creative [...]
Frida Kahlo. Her Journal Intime!
What a fascinating woman Frida Kahlo was! My sketchbook journey really began by keeping a written journal. I'm fascinated by the fusion of both journalling [...]
How to Sketch Outdoors! What Is Urban Sketching?
If you're serious about sketching you will no doubt end up sketching outdoors. As with all things related to sketching, your passion will drive your [...]
…..When Filling a Sketchbook feels Daunting! An Idea to Try!
The moral of this post's sketching lesson is that there are lots of different ways to approach how you sketch. Does filling an entire sketchbook [...]
How to Create Sketching Lists so you NEVER run Out of Ideas!
Why do you need to create sketching lists? Ever asked yourself "what shall I draw?" Thought so.... ....And feeling stuck is enough to put [...]
How to Start to Draw with Ink! Some of my Top Tips!
When I first started sketching I remember that one of my early ambitions was to be able to sketch straight onto the paper in ink! [...]
The Quick Sketch. How to Draw in 5 – 10 minutes!
The quick sketch is perfect if you're too busy but still love to draw. I find its a perfect solution for those of us who [...]