Today I’d like to show you a small pen set that once belonged to my grandmother. For me it’s very special because of the stories […]
My grandma’s fountain pen | sketching with a vintage Montblanc Read More »
It’s been 5 years since I started my blogging activities around nature sketching and nature journaling, and teaching about the subject. What an adventure! To
Nature Sketchbook giveaway and a 5-year blog anniversary! Read More »
In this post I want to give you a simple guide on how you can learn to draw anything. You don’t need any special skills
How to draw anything – learn sketching for beginners Read More »
I’ve recently sketched a poppy flower over several days – starting with the closed bud that slowly unfolded to show the very thin and crinkly
The life of a poppy flower Read More »
I’ve recently experimented with a self-made bamboo pen after being reminded what nice lines it can create. Making your own reed pen or bamboo pen
How to make a bamboo pen for sketching Read More »
Keeping a regular sketchbook practice can be hard, and I’d like to take a quick look at the aspects that were most helpful for me
4 easy tips for your sketchbook practice | how to keep sketching Read More »
I’ve been sketching lots of flowers lately and as we’re starting the live version of Introduction to Botanical Sketching this week (you can still join
How to draw plants – quick botanical sketching Read More »
Between the last post and this one, spring has really arrived. One day it’s just a few blooming flowers here and there, and when you
Cherry blossom sketches Read More »
I’m back from my spring break! During my vacation I visited a small zoo – I had planned to do some live drawing, but due
Sketching at the zoo Read More »
Just a quick announcement for those of you who are interested in a basic drawing course: I’m currently offering my foundational drawing course called “Sketching
Announcement: Sketching Fundamentals is open for enrollment Read More »
I’m excited to announce that another sketching class is finished and ready for you. It’s called: Wildflowers in Watercolor and Ink: Introduction to Botanical Sketching
Introduction to Botanical Sketching – new online class out now Read More »
As I’ve already mentioned in my sketchbook tour, recently I’ve slowed down my sketching process a bit. As much as I love quick and spontaneous
Taking time for drawing – Sketchbook Fundamentals is back! Read More »
