As loose sketching artists, we are always on the hunt for the “perfect” sketchbook. The holy grail that can handle our ink, take watery colours, and inspire us to fill its pages. Recently, I had the opportunity to test out…
If you’ve ever stood in an art supply store (or browsed online) feeling completely overwhelmed by watercolour paper sizes, you are not alone. One minute you’re looking at an “A4 pad,” the next you’re debating a “Quarter Imperial” sheet, and…
Outside, Storm Boelo was howling through the streets of Belfast. Inside, the only thing flying around was loose ink and splashes of wet-in-wet wash. You might expect a gale to derail an art weekend, but it had the exact opposite…
Today is a really simple sketching challenge. Something which can get you picking up your ink, your watercolours, and just diving in with no pressure whatsoever. This blog post serves as a step-by-step guide for this simple sketching challenge, but…
Staring at a complex street scene or a detailed reference photo can feel incredibly overwhelming when you’re just starting out. Where do you even begin? How do you know what to draw and what to leave out?The secret is to…
Art supplies fall into a frustrating trap: they are either ridiculously expensive or bewilderingly cheap and poor in quality. Walk into a high-end art store, and a single Kolinsky sable brush or handmade leather sketchbook can run upwards of £60…
When you’re out urban sketching, finding the perfect spot to sit is half the battle. Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of options to rest my legs while capturing a scene. If you’re wondering what the “best” sketching seat…
