5 Places to Sketch in Madrid
Madrid is such a rewarding city for urban sketching. It gives you elegant architecture, grand public squares, green parks, and beautiful historic details that keep your eyes moving from one corner to another. I loved sketching in Madrid because every walk felt inspiring, and each place offered a very different mood. If you are planning […]
5 Places to Sketch in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that practically begs you to open your sketchbook. You can step out for a coffee and accidentally end up in front of world famous architecture, bold silhouettes, and playful details that are perfect for quick lines and color blocks. I love that Barcelona gives you both extremes: intricate Gaudi curves and […]
5 Hidden gems to sketch in Rome
Rome can feel like a nonstop movie set, and sometimes it is hard to find a corner where you can breathe, sit, and actually draw. So I collected a few well known areas with quieter pockets from my sketch trips, and I ended up with five sketching spots that felt calm, inspiring, and very Rome. […]
Hahnemuhle Watercolor Sketchbook Review
I recently tested the Hahnemuhle watercolor sketchbook with 100 percent cotton cold pressed paper, 120lb or 250gsm, and 60 pages in A6 format. I wanted something that feels premium but still works for real life sketching, not just studio perfect pages. This one surprised me in a good way, especially because I pushed it outdoors […]
5 sketchbooks I use for sketching
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 […]
Sketching on Toned Paper in 5 Steps
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 […]
Sketching a Night Scene in 5 Steps
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 […]
Indoor Sketching While Traveling
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 […]
Sketching Christmas Mood with Mixed Media
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 […]
Sketching Fall Foliage with Mixed Media
Capturing fall foliage feels like capturing a season that wants to escape the moment you look away. This time I decided to take my small watercolor kit, a handful of acrylic markers, and my cotton watercolor sketchbook to record the colors of autumn: bright yellow, warm orange, and deep red. I enjoyed mixing both transparent […]