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 […]
Sketching Landscapes with Acrylic Markers
During my one day trip to Big Bear Lake, I decided to continue testing my acrylic markers in real landscape conditions. I packed a small pocket sketchbook, a pen, and around fourteen markers to see how they would perform outdoors. Mountain trails always have surprises, and this time I learned a practical tip that will […]
Quick Sketching with Acrylic Markers
I’ve been curious if you can truly sketch fast with acrylic markers. I’m talking real quick ten to fifteen minutes, on the go, with just a tiny pocket sketchbook and a handful of markers. So I took nine acrylic markers with me and went sketching outdoors. And of course, I forgot my pen, which I […]
White Nights Watercolors 24 Set Review
Lately I’ve been using White Nights quite often, and some of you already saw these colors appear in my sketches. I had a few pans before, but recently I received the full 24 color set as a gift. Since I already knew I loved this brand, I wanted to sit down, open everything slowly, test […]
Sketching My NYC Adventure
New York City is always a dream for anyone who loves sketching architecture. This trip was all about capturing the city in sketches quick impressions with my watercolor travel kit and a fountain pen. Each page of my sketchbook became a memory from a different angle of the city: from the airport before takeoff to […]
My Italian Sketch Trip
This trip to Italy was my first time traveling with a watercolor kit and it changed the way I sketch. A tiny palette, one travel brush, a fountain pen, and a pocket sketchbook fit in the smallest corner of my bag. The big win with watercolors on the go: you don’t need many colors, setup […]
5 Hidden Gems I Sketched in Prague
On my trip to Prague, I wasn’t just chasing the big landmarks. Instead, I carried my sketchbook everywhere, hoping to find quiet corners where I could sit down or stand, breathe, and let my brush pen capture the city. Prague can be overwhelming with crowds, but I discovered some peaceful places that felt like little […]
5 Perfect Hidden Gems for Sketching in Paris
Paris is full of famous landmarks, but during my recent trip I wanted to capture places that are quieter, less crowded, and perfect for sketching in peace. Here are five locations where I set up my sketchbook, each offering a unique mix of history and charm. Btw, I have post about the Best French restaurants […]