Capturing a beautiful country road outside of town is relaxing and fun. If you are able to paint outside, your painting will look more spontaneous, and it will be more fun to do. For the sketch, first draw the large, dark shapes and using charcoal or black crayon, get them dark, dark, dark and make […]
Sunny, Easy Daffodils
Sketch in a few loose shapes for the daffodil heads. With a large flat brush (1 and 1/2″) quickly brush water on the paper where flowers and vase will be. Make dark blue and green vertical lines to indicate stems. The paint will spread and blend to some extent. Do this quickly and step back. […]
To Sketch and Paint a Journal
The sketchbook goes everywhere the cell phone goes, ready to capture life around town or in a new landscape. Take time to find sketch pads or books that feel good in your hand, that are comfortable to hold, that fit your back. Ink makes a permanent record that does not smear. A simple, fine […]