All tagged urban sketching
A peek into my B5 sketchbook, filled with travel moments, mixed media play, and honest pages from daily life. From gouache experiments to drawing through a creative funk: this sketchbook is all about staying playful and drawing anyway.
Feeling overwhelmed by a blank page? Try this sketchbook tip: draw boxes first. Use different formats: landscape, portrait, round, and fill each one with a small sketch or note. It’s an easy way to tell a story, one box at a time. Keep your tools consistent for a unified, creative page.
Think you're too busy to draw? In this video, I share urban sketching tips and show how I use short pockets of time, like train rides, to fill my sketchbook. Learn how to stay creative on the go, and try the fun sketching assignment at the end!
Want to make your urban sketches more vibrant without coloring everything in? In this Draw Tip Tuesday, I show you how using less color can actually make your drawings stronger. It's all about making conscious choices: what to highlight, what to leave out, and how that tells a clearer story. I sketch two musicians in Spain and share tips on simplifying a scene, creating focus with color, and letting go of perfection. Plus, I share a little teaser about my upcoming Costa Brava workshop with The Blue Walk this September. Tune in for sketchbook inspiration!
Discover the power of drawing with just one color! In this Draw Tip Tuesday, I’m using a Sailor fountain pen with water-soluble ink to create a monochrome drawing. This minimal setup is perfect for sketching on location or at home. Learn how focusing on contrast, light, and shadow can simplify your drawing process and make your artwork even more striking. You might be surprised by your results.
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Learn how to draw realistic light and shadow using a ballpoint pen. I'll show you how to capture highlights, midtones, shadows, and depth. Plus, try a fun drawing assignment at home!
Struggling with stiff figures, slow sketching, or capturing movement? My “Let’s Draw People” workshop helps you loosen up, draw faster, and make your sketches more lively. These are a few demo drawings from my live classes. Want to improve your people-drawing skills? Join my interest list to be the first to know when the next session opens! Let’s draw people together!
Want to know what art supplies to pack for travel sketching? Keep your sketch kit lightweight and compact while bringing everything you need. In today’s video, I share travel sketching essentials, urban sketching tools, and packing tips to avoid overpacking. From sketchbooks and pens to watercolors and a sitting mat, I cover it all. Plus, a pro tip: skip the 'just in case' supplies!
Feeling overwhelmed by too many art supplies? Try limiting your tools! In today's Draw Tip Tuesday video, I use just three simple tools to show how constraints can spark creativity. With fewer choices, you focus on the essentials and make bolder creative decisions. See how it works, then apply what you learned by following the assignment!
You can join me on this Thursday's free Street View World Tour.
Let's travel and draw together, from the comfort of your own home using Google Street View! Each Street View World Tour session features a guest artist who will do a 20-30 minute demo - and this month, that'll be me!
Are you in a bit of a rut?
Or do you inspiration but don’t know where to get it? First of all - don’t worry. We’ve all been there - staring at a blank page, unsure where to begin.
Here’s a simple trick to get started: draw frames first.
Last year in Lisbon, my sketchbook came alive with memories—busy pastelerias, calm gardens, and inspiring moments. Teaching Capture the Lisbon Wow with my friend Cynthia Morris was a dream, and even on breaks, we couldn’t stop sketching.
If this seems like a fun adventure to you, join us for a magical week of drawing, exploring, and creativity this April!
Let’spractice gesture drawing! Capture movement, energy, and posture with quick 1- and 2-minute poses. I’ll share my favorite tools, like water-soluble pencils, and tips to make drawing people fun and stress-free. Perfect for urban sketchers and artists looking to improve their skills. Join me and take your figure drawing to the next level!
Urban sketching is a fun way to turn everyday moments into art! Cafes are perfect for capturing cozy vibes, colorful details, and lively scenes. In this video, learn how to sketch a coffee date step-by-step with simple tools like a sketchbook, watercolors, and pens. Overcome public drawing fears and embrace creativity. Start sketching today and see why life is better when you draw it!
Take a peek inside my sketchbook filled with everyday moments—hands, selfies, café sketches, and more. In this flipthrough, I share thoughts about the daily drawing practice, about finding joy in simple subjects, and creating meaningful stories with your art.
Discover creative sketchbook inspiration! From drawing movie stills and exploring bold color palettes to experimenting with textured paper, this Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook is filled with daily drawing adventures. Learn tips for urban sketching, overcoming challenges, embracing the process, and finding inspiration anywhere.
Join me in Greece for a quick 10-minute travel sketch in this week’s *Draw Tip Tuesday* video! I found a peaceful spot in Naxos and captured the scene with a limited watercolor palette and a Derwent Inktense pencil. Discover how to simplify shapes, mix versatile grays, and embrace the wonkiness of loose, playful sketching. Perfect for anyone looking to sketch on the go!
Finding inspiration in the park today! Join me as I sketch these stunning water lilies against the dark, reflective water. The contrast between the bright green petals and the deep water is just mesmerizing! Sometimes, simplicity and contrast can make your artwork truly stand out.
Today I am sharing a fun drawing technique inspired by coffee! In this video, learn how to use coffee stains to spark creativity and add depth to your sketches. I’ll demonstrate easy methods for creating art with just a cup or even a sip of coffee. Plus, get details on our upcoming Lisbon workshop, where you can join me and Cynthia Morris for a transformative, creativity-boosting experience. Perfect for artists and coffee lovers alike!
There’s this misconception that when you draw from observation, you should draw exactly what you see. But wait! What I see or observe, will be something completely different than what you see, or anyone else. Yet, we set these “rules” for ourselves that make us tense up. We want to “get it right”.
Why though? It’s a drawing! Not a prefect representation of the building, subject or view. So here’s a gentle reminder that drawing is really just about being creative and playful while having fun.
