If you and I would sit together urban sketching, we would have completely different drawings because your interpretation will be so different than mine.
Every time you draw, you are paying so much attention to how you feel, what you see, what you hear, to the colors, to what really captures your attention, to the story around the place... And that's what makes you an artist. You are interpreting and you are creating something out of this, and you're creating a memory that lasts because it's in your sketchbook. Isn't that exciting?

there is always something to draw. Especially the mundane things - they are part of your life. You don't need some grand concept or subject to enjoy filling a sketchbook page. Everything is interesting as soon as you start drawing it. And you're drawing life, how cool is that? I have a very deep believe that Life is better when you draw it.

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Grab a bunch of colorful tools and let's draw faces! Our goal is not to capture resemblance. Let's just have fun with our tools and enjoy the process, while we look at the characteristics of the model's face, and try to simplify and abbreviate. Sometimes it helps to exaggerate certain facial features or accessories too.

Today, we're taking a fun virtual trip using Google Earth.
I was invited by Brenda Murray from Studio56boutique.com, to teach a travel workshop in Malta in November this year and you could come with me!

I know it's not easy to find time, or to make time in a busy day, but you can do it! You don't have to change your whole life to add a little habit like drawing, but DO make it a priority, because drawing makes you happy!

Drawing is priority. You need it to stay sane. You REALLY only need a few minutes with your sketchbook and pen.
I promise you will feel calm and much better after this exercise.Let's do this together. Right now.

Today I am sharing a video from the archives - one that I referred to in last week's video. It's about capturing proportions and perspective by using negative spaces. It's amazingly effective.

For today's video, I recorded the process of drawing my living room. 
While you watch the drawing process, you'll hear me talk about some of the obstacles we all meet when drawing an interior. I'll also address questions that I got from you here, from students, patrons and online followers.

Today, upon request, I'll flip through the pages of my book Life Is Better When You Draw It.
It took me about 2 years to write, design and self-publish the book. And it sounds easy, but there's a LOT to figure out as an illustrator who temporarily takes on the role of an writerrand self-publishing author. Especially when you never self-published a book before.
So today I will be sharing the challenges, obstacles, highs and lows of the book making process.

In today’s video, I am showing you the pages of the Etchr Lab sketchbook that I filled in October and November this year.

When I went for a walk with my sketchbook in my bag, I realized that this might just be the last sunny fall opportunity for a drawing outside this year. So I decided to share the process with you.

Today, Let’s get some answers to the many questions about fountain pen nibs and inks!

Today, I am experimenting with a black paper background. That's because I got some questions about it from my Patreon community.

Drop shadows can add context to the subject or subjects in your drawings. There’s a lot of information in there.

Find a pen with watersoluble ink, like a fine liner or marker (I'm pretty sure you have one in your stash of art supplies!), use it to make a drawing. Then use a brush and water to play with diluting ink, adding shading and other fun bits.

I've spent some time in France to teach classes, and of course to draw a lot. So today, I am flipping through the pages of my sketchbooks.

You can't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. Also: talent is often confused with hard work.

I took a break from my blog, Patreon and Youtube in August, but I didn't sit still. I filled quite some sketchbooks during summer. So welcome to this Mega Sketchbook Tour.