Sketching Roundup
16. Sketching Round Up by Emma CavillSummer Postcards, Daily Practice, and a Mini ReviewRead on Substack
16. Sketching Round Up by Emma CavillSummer Postcards, Daily Practice, and a Mini ReviewRead on Substack
Sketching is more than just putting pen to paper; it's a creative process that allows us to express our ideas, emotions, and observations visually. Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone looking to enhance their sketching skills, there's always room for improvement. In this article, we'll explore some effective techniques…
I am dusting off an old hobby this week, and having a lot of fun! I am happy to say that the dusting part of that sentence is purely metaphorical - my old camera has been safely tucked away for the past few years in its comfy camera bag, so…
Well, I must first apologise for not having posted the final week of November's art challenge sooner! Only 2 and a half months late! I really do struggle to consistently post. But that doesn't mean I should just stop altogether. I will keep trying to make posting here an established…
Another week of sketching photo's from mine and Nikki's farms - we have been so impressed by everyone's contributions, and are having a lot of fun with the challenge! There are now over 500 posts on the hashtag on Instagram! I am feeling like my confidence in tackling scenes is…
What an amazing response Nikki and I have had to our Farmvember challenge! So many amazing artists taking part, we are so overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm the challenge is receiving! Here are week two's sketches: Calves - Day 6 Day 6 - Calves: This was a fun one,…
As October drew to a close, I came to the conclusion that I had enjoyed Boatober so much that I wanted to keep going! Nikki and I have been chatting for a while about the possibility of starting our own challenge on Instagram, so we went for it - keeping…
I am somewhat in shock that I am even writing this blog post, because my experience with daily challenges usually means I run out of steam after a week, or two weeks at best. Yet, here we are with week 4!! Amazing! My favourite sketch from this week is yesterday's…
Yesterday, I took the boys to Lyme Regis with my Sister-in-Law and her lovely girls. Lyme Regis is a gorgeous fishing town and beach in Dorset, and only about an hour's drive from my home. The weather was looking changeable, but we went for it! I packed trunks for the…
Week 3 completed! I must say, I am quite surprised how I have managed to do a sketch every day so far for Boatober! I think it has a lot to do with the fact that my sister is also taking part, and it is fun to see her versions,…