5 Basic Tips for Planning a Winter Sports Trip
Planning a winter sports trip can be an exciting yet daunting task, especially if you want to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re
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Planning a winter sports trip can be an exciting yet daunting task, especially if you want to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re
Visiting Dresden in December is like stepping into a winter wonderland where history meets holiday magic. The city comes alive with festive cheer, from the
Berlin in winter is a city of contrasts—frosty mornings and warm lights, historic landmarks and festive cheer. From exploring iconic sites to embracing the holiday
If Hamburg were a playlist, it would be an eclectic mix of sea shanties, indie rock, and lo-fi beats. This port city has a rhythm
Bremen, a charming city in northern Germany, with a blend of medieval history, modern culture, and picturesque scenery. I liked its narrow streets, cozy Christmas
Cologne (Köln), a vibrant city on the banks of the Rhine River, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern energy. Cologne is one of these cities
New Orleans is a city full of color, music, and history—and the perfect place for urban sketching. On this trip, I brought my sketchbook, brush pens, and filled my brushes with Ecoline liquid watercolors, to capture the atmosphere of different places. Sketching on location helped me connect with the city in a calm, personal way. Each scene has its own story, palette, and rhythm. Btw, if I have a post about my experiments with Ecoline watercolors. Read or listen it here. See my palette here. New Orleans Museum of Art I started my sketching journey at the New Orleans Museum
Recently, I decided to dive into the vibrant world of Ecoline Liquid Watercolors and see what they could do. These intense, dye-based paints are known for their fluidity and glowing colors, which makes them very different from traditional pan or tube watercolors. I gave myself a challenge: try five different techniques and let the results guide the creative process. What followed was a colorful adventure full of surprises, happy accidents, and expressive sketches. Btw, recently I explored some children’s art supplies that are great for sketching. All about it you can read or listen in my recent post. My Ecoline
Who says art supplies are just for kids? Sometimes the most playful tools spark the most creative results! I decided to explore my collection of children’s art materials, and they surprised me with their expressiveness and versatility. Btw, if you are looking for perfect pastels, I have a new post about my pastel collection. Rainbow Pencils by Koh-I-Noor These magical pencils instantly became my favorite for sketching sculptures. I used them during my visit to the Borghese Gallery in Rome, capturing David and the Three Graces. Their multicolored leads bring vibrant life to stone figures, making every line an unexpected
Pastels have become a vital part of my sketching toolkit, allowing me to quickly capture mood, atmosphere, and vibrant color. Over time, I’ve tried various types—from high-end oil pastels to humble children’s sticks—and each one has surprised me in different ways. Below are four pastel sets I’ve used, paired with sketches that reflect their character and how they helped me grow as an artist. Sennelier Oil Pastels – Landscape Challenge This sketch of a mountainous field with pine trees and wildflowers was made using a 12-color Sennelier oil pastel set. At first, I found them quite challenging to use due
One of my favorite things about sketching is exploring how different materials respond to real locations, changing weather, and fast-moving scenes. Over time, I’ve come to rely on five main water-soluble tools: pencils, markers, brush pens, a fountain pen, and pastels. Each has its strengths—and quirks—and I’ve used them in field sketches to document architecture, nature, and everyday street scenes. Here’s a look at how each one performs, through five sketches drawn during my travels. In my recent post I explored how different color palettes reflects and changes the same view. You are very welcome to read it here. Fountain
Facing the Grand Canal in Venice, directly across from Santa Lucia Station, stands the majestic San Simeone Piccolo — a neoclassical church with a striking green dome that has become one of the first architectural icons visitors see upon arrival. I’ve sketched this view multiple times, each time using different materials and approaches. My goal was to explore how medium, technique, and palette influence the mood, texture, and expression of the same subject. Here are five distinct ways I captured San Simeone Piccolo — each sketch with its own personality and purpose. If you love to capture the beach, ocean