In my ongoing 365 Day Challenge, I sketched during a trip to Córdoba, Spain. I sketched from photos. I explored different sketching styles, balancing detailed and loose, based on the urgency of the situation.

On Day Nine of the #Kick365 sketching challenge, I focused on a portrait from the Drawing Earthsworld Challenge. I used a triad of Opera Rose, Indian Red, and Cobalt Turquoise Light for skin tones. The outcome was a range of subtle colours with pleasing granulation

How I started my 10 minute daily people sketching practice, and some tips and inspiration for starting your own sketching habit.

What happens if you lost your way as an artist? It’s time to stop scrolling, and focus on your core interests.

Day 7 of the 365 day challenge doing two days of the Earthsworld Challenge. An emphasis on colour palettes for skin and hair colour, and creating colour harmony between the face and the clothing to ensure a clear focal point.

On Day Six of my people sketching challenge, I sketched people in a café, and considered how to find the story I want to tell. I also sketched people at the till in a supermarket.

In day four of the #Kick365 challenge, I focused on an Earthsworld portrait and a clothing folds tutorial. I also did a tribute sketch of the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

On day three of the #Kick365 sketching challenge, I explored sketching people with ink and watercolor while practicing portrait techniques. I experimented with skin tones and adopted a new approach to drawing portraits by prioritising overall outlines. Drawing Earthsworld Challenge Portrait, and Live Zoom Portrait session with Dylan.

The start of my new 365 day sketching challenge, where I’m focusing on Sketching People in Ink and Watercolour. Here’s the first two days, with tips on where to find inspiration for people sketches. Some Drawing Earthsworld Challenge Portraits and a local urban sketch of people.

New beginnings. A fresh start to building skills for urban sketching people by putting a methodical plan in place for sketching focal point people, supporting character people, and background shapes for context and scale.

How to use watercolour backgrounds in your sketches to supplement the story you’re trying to convey.

A roundup of the Draw This In Your Style challenges I attempted this week including a couple of floral adorned buildings.

What is Ink and Wash style of urban sketching and where can you go to find inspiration for developing your line and wash style.

My third attempt at sketching the Musée des Augustins. I used a larger sketchbook, and took creative licence with the perspectives and colour palette.

My first attempt at a loose sketch of Musée des Augustins in Toulouse. In this one I have a stronger focal point.

My first attempt at a loose sketch of Musée des Augustins in Toulouse. I share my palette and approach for creating this sketch.

My sketches for Boatober 2025 Days 30 and 31. At the finish line, and this month has me feeling confident with sketching boats and water.

My sketches for Boatober 2025 Days 28. Another successful attempt at create the boat’s wake, and rendering the harbour wall in effective detail.

My sketches for Boatober 2025 Days 24 to 26. Sometimes when you take a risk with reality, it works out, and sometimes it fails!

My sketches for Boatober 2025 Days 19 to 23. More failures than successes, but learned some valuable lessons about switching out art materials.

My sketch for Boatober 2025 Day 18 and the special brush and four watercolours I used to create the rust effect

My sketch for Boatober 2025 Day 17 and how I created harmony between the sky, water, and foliage.

My sketch for Boatober 2025 Day 16 with step by step assessments for the pencil, ink, and watercolour stages.

My sketches for Boatober 2025 Day 15. Still being challenged by the water, but skies and composition are getting there.