Tag: cotman sketching

  • How to use a sketchbook

    I did a lot of sketching during my recent trip to Amsterdam. I had a wonderful time. Talking with my friends in the evening, as we discussed what we’d seen that day, I was drawing away happily when I realised that everyone was watching, but they were involved in the drawing and the conversation continued…

  • Have a look inside my Amsterdam Sketchbook

    I went to Amsterdam the week  before last and did a lot of drawing in my sketchbook. There’s not a lot about Amsterdam in the book but there is a lot about the people and their bicycles as well as inspiration from the art galleries and museums. Have a look inside and see what interests me…

  • A watercolour set for beginners

    I’ve been asked many times to recommend a watercolour set for beginners. That’s difficult to do as my viewers are all over the world and the re are so many sets to choose from. I use Winsor and Newton Artists Quality watercolours. This set is a grade below and quite a lot cheaper. It is…