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
Tuscany is one of those places where every corner looks like it is waiting to become a sketch. During this creative journey, I focused on two beautiful towns: Pienza and Montepulciano. Both places gave me everything I love about travel sketching: old stone walls, narrow streets, bright sunlight, deep shadows, and people slowly moving through historic spaces. Here are 5 places you should keep for your sketchbook: All these sketches done with Prismacolor pencils. See my set here. My post about sketching on location with these pencils you can find here. Passage in Pienza My first sketching stop was a
Recently, I took my colored pencils to a hiking trail and wondered if I could sketch quickly with them like I do with other art supplies. I used to think colored pencils were slower because they need layering and patience. But after trying them outside, I understood that yes, they can work very well for quick sketching. The right setup makes the process much easier and more enjoyable. Set of 36 Colored Pencils I recently tried a set of 36 Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, and they are amazing for quick sketching. The pencils are soft, highly pigmented, and very easy
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core colored pencils quickly became one of my favorite pencil sets for sketching, coloring, and experimenting with mixed media. Before trying them, I did not fully understand how much difference soft and pigmented pencils can make. This 36-color set feels like a very good size, because it gives enough color variety without becoming too overwhelming. For travel sketching, art journaling, and creative practice, these pencils feel comfortable, bright, and very enjoyable to use. See my set here. If you missed my recent post about my experience with different colored pencils, it’s here. Softness and Comfort The first
I tried four colored pencil sets during my sketching journey. Some of them I used at home, and some during my travels. Each set gave me a different sketching experience. I learned how important softness is for colored pencils. I also learned that the number of colors matters a lot. Small sets can be useful, but they can feel limited fast. Bigger sets give more freedom for mixing and shading. Here is my review, from my first set to my current favorite. Faber Castell Polychromos Faber Castell Polychromos was my first colored pencil set. I used it at home and
Sometimes we buy art supplies with excitement, try them once or twice, and then quietly return to our favorite materials. For me, it is not always because the supply is bad or low quality. Many of these materials are actually beautiful, professional, and loved by many artists. I simply noticed that my own sketching routine works better with tools that feel faster, easier, more flexible, and more natural for travel sketching. So, what supplies I usually use in my sketching routine? All about them in this post. Winsor & Newton Oil Paint I always wanted to try oil paint, and
The Bode Museum in Berlin is one of those places where sketching feels almost natural. Every hall is full of sculptures from different centuries, different materials, and different moods. Some figures look powerful and dramatic, while others feel quiet, elegant, or spiritual. During my visit, I made five sculpture sketches, and each one challenged me in a different way. If you missed my previous post about Berlin sketch walk, you find it here. Plan your visit to Bode Museum in advance here. Friedrich III When I entered the Bode Museum, the sculpture of Friedrich III on horseback was the first