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
Sketchbooks are not just “paper holders”. They are travel companions, idea catchers, and confidence builders. I tested different formats and surfaces until I found a lineup that matches how I actually sketch. Some go with me outside, some live at home, and some are perfect for quick daily sketching practice. If you want a sketchbook that supports your style instead of fighting it, this list will help. Handbook Journal Co. This sketchbook is my reliable all around choice for both indoor and outdoor sketching. I use pens, ink, water based markers, and brush pens in it, and it handles them
Some moments outside your window last only a few days, and that is exactly why I love sketching them fast. This blooming tree was doing its best show and I knew it would disappear soon, so I grabbed toned paper and markers. Toned paper gives you a built in mid tone, so you can jump straight into highlights and shadows without overthinking. This is a simple, repeatable way to turn an everyday view into a finished sketch that feels alive. If you interested to sketch a night scene on toned paper I have a tutorial about it here. My acrylic
Sketching night scenes look complicated, but you can make them feel real with a simple plan and bold contrast. I sketched St. Vitus the Cathedral of Prague and the warm lights against the dark sky did all the storytelling for me. The trick is to build the structure first, then lock in the sky, then work from brightest highlights to deepest shadows. If you follow these five steps, you will get that glowing night atmosphere without overthinking every tiny detail. Don’t miss my previous post there I make a sketch with acrylic markers in 5 simple steps. You can find
Sketching with acrylic markers while traveling is one of the most flexible and satisfying ways to capture nature. You do not need perfect weather, complex tools, or a studio setup. This sketch I made from one of my photos during travel. The beauty of this process is that it allows you to build confidence layer by layer while keeping the drawing loose and expressive. Follow these five steps to see how a landscape grows naturally. If the weather conditions outside are not so great it’s still worth to sketch indoors! All about this in my recent post. See my marker
Travel does not always come with perfect weather or ideal outdoor conditions for sketching. Snow, rain, cold wind, or simply a tight schedule can push you indoors whether you like it or not. Instead of feeling frustrated, this is the moment where indoor sketching becomes a powerful creative ally. With a compact sketchbook, a few brush pens, and a rainbow pencil, you can keep your visual diary alive anywhere. Indoor sketching while traveling feels calm, focused, and sometimes even more challenging in a good way. Don’t miss my recent post, you can find it here. For this trip I took
Christmas decorations always pull me outside with my sketchbook. Lights, ornaments, music, and people moving around instantly create that special holiday energy I want to capture on paper. This time, I took my watercolor sketchbook with cotton paper, watercolors, acrylic markers, and a fountain pen. Mixing transparent watercolor washes with bold acrylic accents helped me work fast and keep sketches lively. Sketching Christmas scenes on location is not about perfection. It is about feeling the season and letting your hand follow the mood. If you missed my latest post about capturing fall foliage you read it here. My acrylic markers