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The art of keeping a sketchbook

February 8, 2021

A sketchbook is a visual journal, a means of practice and a way to relax. Keeping a daily sketchbook was one of my New Year’s resolutions. I soon realised that for me this was, like all my resolutions, best seen as an intention rather than a pass/fail stringent duty. Sometimes the impetus to draw isn’t … More The art of keeping a sketchbook

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Autumn art – drawings and paintings

October 22, 2020

Autumn is starting to glow! The light and trees are changing every day, so I’ve been observing trees on daily walks and sketching at home. It’s such an amazing time of year! In Martin Gayford’s book A Bigger Message: Conversations with David Hockney, Hockney touches on how much more you notice in nature when drawing … More Autumn art – drawings and paintings

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Capturing reflections in photos and art

October 19, 2020

Reflections are fun to photograph and can be a challenge to draw! When photographing reflections, I often crouch down low to see if I can capture a more striking view. And once I’ve taken the picture, I often rotate it upside-down to put the reflections centre-stage. In these photos, taken with my iPhone, my son … More Capturing reflections in photos and art

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From mark-making to drawing

October 14, 2020

Making simple marks on paper can build drawing skills and spark the imagination. … More From mark-making to drawing

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Drawing cats

July 5, 2020

Cats are a joy to draw. Some of my favourite cat illustrations are comforting images in The New Yorker magazine. Cats are cosy and coiled or beautiful and streamlined. They represent both home and the wild.  … More Drawing cats

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If productivity slides, creativity can still thrive

February 20, 2020

Even when the pages are blank, creativity doesn’t stop. Art and writing also take place on the boundless landscapes of the mind. … More If productivity slides, creativity can still thrive

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