Danny Gregory Books (Sketchbook Ideas #26)
Reading the book above, reminded me of these four books of his (shown below) that I also loved and highly recommend.
sketchbook ideas
Making a Sketchbook for Pastel (Sketchbook Ideas #25)
Preparing a whole book like this makes it easy to have a grab and go sketchbook for pastel where you can capture some plein air ideas wherever you go.
New Page Spread in my Grid Journal (Sketchbook ideas #24)
This is a great way to get a little bit of art in when you are too busy otherwise, and it is very low stakes and soothing right before bed.
Two Drawings from our Garden (Sketchbook Ideas #23)
I’ll be doing more of this. Maybe you want to give it a try too.
Four Abstract Charcoal Drawings
I recommend playing with charcoal: vine, compressed, and pencil, to get a range of marks and values. Maybe try it in your sketchbook?
White-Edged Ripped Elements in Collage (Sketchbook Ideas #21)
Give this a try; it is a great way to warm up our creative juices for a new year.
Adiron, Pomegranate, Mustard, and Straw (New Large Abstract Landscape in Oil)
Will you give this process a try?
Three Large Mixed Media Studies in the Fall Landscape
I got into putting down gooey gouache and oil pastel and then going over it with soft pastels which stuck into it so nicely.
Polly Answers #15
Questions about my travel sketchbooks, my black and white photography, and our recent travel bonanza.
Pages in my Sardinia Sketchbook
I painted in Sardinia, of Cala Goloritze, Cala Luna, and Neptune’s Grotto, as well as two moods of their sumptuous water.
My Sketchbook Pages from Turkey
I highly recommend keeping a sketchbook or travel journal when you travel.
The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (Book Review with Quotes)
The book is comprehensive and downright brilliant, while humble and helpful in tone. I endorse it with a hearty five stars.
Step by Step Drawing Guide (Sketchbook Ideas #20)
Follow this simple step by step process when you are trying to draw something
Elements to Put on a Nature Journaling Page (Sketchbook Ideas #18)
This thoughtful process is meditative, deeply calming, and gratifying.
Back from Three Weeks Painting in Tuscany!
This was a huge privilege! I’m so grateful to have been invited and for the kindness and generosity of our hosts.
