On my wander today, I came across the perfect place to sketch, on the root of a Beech tree covered in moss. Earlier, I had been thinking about those who might prefer to sketch the things they discover on their walks, the little things. So today was about noticing the little things. Nature will bear…
Category: The Walking Sketchbook
Painting on Wood
Last weekend with snow on the ground, I stepped out of my comfort zone in my moonboots (so anything is possible), to try out painting my view with my #turneracrylgouache paints from @turnercolourworks on wood which I primed the night before in preparation. I applied two coats of white primer onto my piece of plyboard,…
Winter Sketching
To look, to see, to understand, to capture – however imperfectly – is to be part of the land in a way like no other. Jan Blencowe – Art-quotes.com I always carry my art materials with me, just in case I get an opportunity to sketch. Sometimes I have a strong urge to sketch and…
Seaside Sketching
There’s nothing like a visit to the sea to start a New Year. With the wind in your hair and salty air in your lungs, it feels like a refreshing process. Whilst spending a few days in North Wales in a lovely creative retreat nestled close to woods, rivers, sea and mountains called Y Gribyn…
Sketching in Limousin
With my bags all packed and ready to go, I was excited to be heading off on a trip to France. The Lofoten Islands in Norway was the first time I had sketched whilst abroad. I loved this experience so much I wanted to make it part of my future travels. It’s just about being…
Painting with the Wind
Painting with the wind on a Hergest Ridge. Today I was bursting to try something new with the help of the elements. Wrapped up ready for the weather, I stepped out and up onto Hergest Ridge. With the wind in my face and the rain pounding my jacket, I walked the route taken by hoof…
Sketching with Siwan Gillick
Out through the door and into the fresh morning air I went, to meet Siwan Gillick, a creator of landscapes on canvas of the abstract kind. One of her paintings hangs on the wall in my flat and inspires me everyday to read the land in a different way. As we walk up onto the…
Bold Colour
Out of the drawer and onto the palette, I wanted to explore the boldness of colour, indoors this time. Acrylics are not my usual choice for my sketchbook, but recently I have been admiring Abstract Art and I have been inspired to have a go. With no preconceived pattern in my head, the paint…
How to draw sound
I had a wonderful day walking and drawing sound in the sunshine in the Brecon Beacons yesterday. Heading into the hills, it was a day to capture the sounds from the season. I was so surprised with the amount of insect life, which joined me on my page, all interested in what I was doing….
Creative Walk at Kington Festival
Out of the gallery we went and into the drizzle on our Kington Festival creative walk. The group were settled and excited; the rain drops were light and stayed with us as we discovered the pigments the plants hold tight. Under the tree canopy, Sue, Tricia, Penny and Kaye had a go at Painting…
The Walking Sketchbook 