#tekenuurtje art challenge
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Tekenuurtje Weekly Art Challenge

I joined #tekenuurtje for the first time this week. It’s one of the few Draw This in Your Style challenges that features people.

Relish Portugal
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Featured Artist in Relish Portugal Magazine

I am the featured article in this quarter’s magazine Relish Portugal. Check out my contribution here.

Portugal Looking out at Fabrica Beach
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Discovering Fabrica Beach

We discovered Fabrica by accident during a cycle ride between Cabanas and Manta Rota

Urban Sketcher's in Action
Posted in Europe Portugal Tavira

Algarve Urban Sketching Event in Tavira

A recap of my first urban sketching event with the Algarve group at the Tavira Market

Vila Real de Santo Antonio Train Station Sketch
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Flea Market at Vila Real de Santo Antonio

Our first trip to the Vila Real de Santo Antonio flea market via train.

Cabanas de tavira Beach
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Heatwave and Beach Time in Cabanas de Tavira

Your choice of boat taxis to take you from the mainland to the sand bar beach at Cabanas de Tavira

Rowing Boat
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My own Turbulent Year

Picking up the pieces and making new memories and plans after the loss of my Mum.

One week 100 People Sketch Challenge
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One Week 100 People 2022 Sketch Challenge

March 8-12, 2021 – Pandemic Relief Edition! I love sketching people in ink, and this annual sketching event #OneWeek100People was made…

Suhita Shirodkar Craftsy Class
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Sketcher Spotlight: Suhita Shirodkar

My Sketcher Spotlight on urban sketcher Suhita Shirodkar, and a review of her figure sketching class.

Sylvie Sunshine Life's a Beach
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The Launch of Sylvie Sunshine

I introduced Sylvie Sunshine in my guest post for Romancing the Genres, and after getting some positive feedback from fellow…

How long does Grief Last Sylvie Sunshine
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Romancing the Genres: Freedom to Grieve

My first Sylvie Sunshine: Life’s a Beach (until it’s a bitch) sketch Romancing The Genres is a collaboration of writers (from…

Thriving on change
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Romancing the Genres: Thriving on Change

I’ve always thrived on change, which what drove me to my current lifestyle. Find out where it came from.

The California Feetwarmers
Posted in Art Room California Los Angeles US

Swing in the Park

Sketching at a Sunday concert series in Santa Monica with The California Feetwarmers.

Sylvia and Chris
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Romancing the Genres: Why I’m thankful for Covid-19

Find out why I was grateful for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sneaky Art Podcast
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Urban Sketching Podcast: Sneaky Art

Looking for a quality podcast about urban sketching?

Girl from How to Write a Travel Guide
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Jay’s Travel Guides and Books

Check out my travel guides and travel writing books available on Amazon.

Poloroid of my Mum
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Romancing the Genres: Relationships

I looked back at one of life’s most important relationships in my life, in my monthly column for Romancing the Genres.

Trees and Foliage can be overwhelming to Paint
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Forget Technical and Get Creative with your Watercolours

How not to get overwhelmed with TMI about the technical side of watercolour.

Romancing the Genres 10th anniversary
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Romancing the Genres: 10th Anniversary

I looked back at my blogging journey in my monthly column for Romancing the Genres.

Culver City Urban Sketching
Posted in Art Room California Los Angeles US

People Sketches: May

A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in May.

Blind Contour
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Blind Contour Portraits May

Blind Contour Sketches for my 365 days of portrait and people sketches

Non dominant Hand sketch of a concert
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Why Art Challenges are a Good Idea

Art Challenges are a good idea, because you never know where they will lead you.

Urban Sketching Drawing People Tutorial
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Urban Sketching – How to Draw People

Here’s two key elements to master when you’re drawing groups of people in an urban sketch.

Finding your Art Style
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Video and Tips for Finding Your Art Style

Let’s take a look how different artists approach the challenge of Finding your Art Style.