Loose Sketches vs. Detailed Drawings: Finding Your Level of Finish
Loose and detailed sketching both have their place. Learn how to judge when a drawing is finished, and how to match the level of finish to the job.
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Loose and detailed sketching both have their place. Learn how to judge when a drawing is finished, and how to match the level of finish to the job.
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A tour of twelve sketchbook spreads from British plein air artists, with notes on how each is built and practical ideas to borrow for your own book.
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A practical guide to sketching London's markets, covering how to choose a subject, compose in a crowd, draw people who won't stand still, plus kit and etiquette.
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A practical guide to sketching autumn trees in coloured pencil, from reading low seasonal light to layering glowing foliage without losing the shape of the tree.
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Perspective explained in plain terms: how one-, two- and three-point systems work, when to use each, and the sketching habits that stop buildings leaning.
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Graphite and charcoal each bring different strengths to a sketch. This side-by-side guide compares control, tone, paper and technique to help you choose.
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A practical UK guide to the sketching supplies worth buying first, what to leave on the shelf, and how to build a cheap kit that actually gets used.
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Seven portrait drawing habits that make faces look wrong, from symbols in place of shapes to eyes in the wrong place, with practical fixes for each.
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A daily prompt challenge to sketch one building each day for a month, with thirty prompts, a twenty-minute method and tips for drawing confidently in public.
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Ten UK coastal spots, from St Ives to Elgol, with practical advice on kit, timing and technique for fast, confident on-site sketches.
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