Illustration + Nature Sketching
Welcome to another sketchbook tour! In this one, I will share what I’ve been up to in my sketchbook since June 2022. I started a new sketchbook back then and took a longer break during August, so it’s only one quarter full – somehow I enjoy taking my time for drawing lately, and don’t want … Read more
It’s September and I’m back from my summer break. For anyone who joined this newsletter in the last four weeks, a warm welcome! I usually share sketching tips and art-related stuff, but in this installment I will talk a little bit about personal stuff and my plans. I hope you will also forgive me if … Read more
Drawing is the fundamental skill behind keeping a sketchbook, visualizing your thoughts and making a great painting. Having well-practiced drawing skills will help you immensely when you’re trying to express yourself artistically. So learning to draw is the best gift you can give to yourself as an artist. Here are some tips to help you … Read more
“Learning to see like an artist” is often described as noticing your subject as a combination of simple shapes instead of a cartoon object that you have in mind. We’re trained to think in object-mode: I see an apple. Apples are supposed to be round, so you draw a round shape – a circle. That, … Read more
I’m happy to announce that my new class Sketching Fundamentals is out now, available on my website and on Skillshare. This class is a foundational drawing class that will teach you basic sketching techniques. In this in-depth introduction, you will learn how to see like an artist, explore different drawing techniques, create quick sketches from … Read more