Author: Roving Jay
The April Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The April edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Day 21-30 of The 100 Day Project
30 days into my 100 day Project and I’m putting what I’ve learnt so far, into my 15-minute building sketches.
My favourite pedestrian street in Conceicão
I keep capturing this little street with different sketching styles. Probably more to come…!
Sketching: Battle of the Boats
Different approaches I’ve taken to sketching Portuguese boats.
One Week 100 People 2024 – sketches 1-84
This year’s One Week 100 People challenge was great for honing my style and getting me using my Tombow pens for shading instead of watercolour.
Day 16-20 of The 100 Day Project
20 days into my 100 day Project and I’m learning how to improve my 15-minute building sketches.
The March Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The March edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Back to Sketching People Again
So good to break my people-sketching drought. I much prefer capturing people to buildings, and these people were sketched in local restaurants and cafes.
Day 11-15 of The 100 Day Project
15 days into my 100 day Project and I’m learning how to improve my 15-minute building sketches.
Continuous Line Self-Portrait
Sometimes a continuous line sketch is all you need to free your creative spirit
Day 6-10 of The 100 Day Project
10 days into my 100 day Project and I’m learning how to improve my 15-minute building sketches.
Day 1-5 of The 100 Day Project
5 days into my 100 day Project and I’m learning how to improve my 15-minute building sketches.
The February Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The February edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning European Portuguese
I’ve been working on my Portuguese language skills for two years, and it’s been challenging. Part of the problem has…
Experimenting with Different Bookbinding Styles
A productive January making hardbound books. Experimenting with different binding styles like Coptic stitch, French Link Stitch, Case Binding, Secret Belgium Binding, and Australian (Reverse) Piano Hinge Binding.
The 100 Day Project 2024
The 100 Day Project is starting on February 18th 2024. I’m taking part. Are you?
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo Tavira Church ink and watercolour sketch
The rear view of Tavira’s Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo rendered in ink and watercolour.
5 Day Collage Kickstart Workshop with Catherine Rains
Here’s the three most important lessons I learnt about delving into collage while working through the Catherine Rains’ 5 day collage kickstart workshops.
Matchbook Sized Handmade Book
A prototype of a playful matchbook bookbinding style. For small sketches and watercolour.
The January Edition of the East Algarve Magazine
The January edition of the East Algarve magazine is available to read online.
Caricature Portrait inspired by Earthsworld photo
Today’s Earthworld portrait challenge resplendent with bath teeth.
Loose Style Portrait Inspiration
Sharing my admiration for loose style portrait artists Felix Scheinberger, Ulrike Selders, and Roz Stendahl, noting their vibrant use of color. Currently practicing Stendahl’s techniques, I share reflections on two portraits created in her style.
2023 Caricatures
Being commissioned to create a birthday sketch inspired me to explore the art of caricature.
Urban Sketching Trip to Turkey
Taking time to sketch visual reminders of our 4 weeks in Turkey. I sketched using a paired down urban sketching kit. And sketched people on ferries, in cafes, on beaches, and some business offices. A real variety of locations and people sketches.
