This is a sketch from my local favorite coffee shop 2 days ago. It's either very rushed or very abstract. But I do like how some colors ran together on the person on right side of the page. #watercolor#urbansketching
This is a bit of my accordion #inktober2023 book opened on the coffee bar at the cafe. The front side where the technique was easier to control. Just like any project, I was able to finish it by lowering my standards. #urbansketching
As a palette-cleanser from my daily #Inktober#urbansketching, a watercolor of 10 years ago from life (our town’s best model). I posted another from that session, which was better and simpler. #WaterColor No underdrawing, as has often been my approach. #premiercoup
I'm stubbornly continuing to draw on the wrong side of this accordion book. It still works even if it's like drawing on a wool blanket. But it's #inktober, and what better way to celebrate? Today is Saturday, and the coffee shop has a new crew of people who aren't yet tired of being drawn in the way that the mid-week regulars are. #urbansketching#cavemanMode
Another day at the coffee place. Getting out and sketching in the world is kind of fun since I hadn't done it in years. #inktober my way-- cave-man mode sketching. #urbanSketching
This was 2 days ago, beach vacation day 4.5. Sat in the town center and looked down the deserted boardwalk that had been so crowded on the day before. Yep, this place has palm trees. #watercolor#urbansketching
I'm an #artist who makes work about #urban and contemporary life. Currently this is mostly as urban #sketching in my #artjournal (Instagram link in profile).
Before studying art, I spent many years as a programmer, analyst and finally as a solution designer (product manager), so I'm also interested in IT & tech.
I am happy Mastodon exists as an alternative to the other place.
My first painting in public!
Direct watercolour again, no sketch, using just the Frazer Price box and a # 8 Escoda Versatil on 1/16th sheet SW rough.
Well, 3/4 of a painting. I was running out of time and knew I couldn’t do justice to the cars, people etc. Besides, this was a learning exercise and to get out and try. I encourage everyone who hasn’t tried painting outside to give it a go. A couple of people came to look and chat and I found I didn’t mind. No idea what I was worried about!
It’s somewhere between a painting and an urban sketch. I’ll leave as is as that’s what I achieved in the time and is a good record. I might put the location and date etc in the white space, as sketchers tend to. #DirectWatercolour#UrbanSketching#Watercolour#Watercolor#PleinAir#Painting
Hey hey folks who love their Lamy fountain pens! :)
Have you found a black waterproof ink that works for you? I'm finding that carbon black ink (my absolute fave) seems to gum up the works after a time. Is there an additive I can add to the ink so this doesn't happen? Or just a different ink that still works well for sketching?
Very swift sketch of the clock tower, Gare de Lyon.
Sketches like this aren't really intended for other people, but I share to encourage others: you don't need to share only the work you are proudest of. That's a moving target anyway, as you develop. Just get out and have a go!
Trust me, almost no one will comment or interfere, and of those that do, most will admire your courage! #OutAndAbout#Paris#UrbanSketching
Just got back from maybe my longest vacation as an adult, just over a week. This watercolor, done on site, is from Seattle. There's a conservatory in a park with tropical plants. #watercolor#urbanSketching