How to Sketch Quickly with Pencils on the Go
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 […]
Prismacolor Colored Pencils Review
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 […]
My 4 Colored Pencil Sets
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, […]
5 Art Supplies I Seldom Use
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 […]
Bode Museum: 5 Sculptures to Sketch
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 […]
Berlin: 5 Places to Sketch
Berlin gave me the perfect kind of sketch walk: simple, walkable, and full of strong architecture changing from one stop to the next. I followed an easy route from Bode Museum to Brandenburg Gate and turned it into a sketching day filled with domes, facades, street details, and challenging perspectives. What I loved most about […]
Sketching Flowers at the Patio in 5 Steps
Sketching flowers at the patio is a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy the small beauty of everyday life. In this sketch, I focused on a simple flower planter, the soft shapes of the leaves, and the sunny patio atmosphere behind it. I built the drawing gradually, starting with a light pencil sketch and […]
5 Cities: Germany Sketch Trip
Traveling through Germany with a sketchbook in November and December pushed me to adapt fast and rethink how I approach sketching on the go. I visited five cities: Frankfurt, Cologne, Bremen, Berlin, and Dresden, each offering a completely different pace and mood. Winter forced me indoors more than I expected, but it also helped me […]
One Day Sketching Trip in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is one of those places where every corner feels like a ready made composition waiting to be captured. I decided to spend a full day walking, observing, and sketching with my small watercolor kit and pen, letting the city guide my creative flow. From ocean views to urban streets, each stop offered a […]
Madrid: 5 Places to Sketch on Gran Via
Gran Vía is one of the best places in Madrid for urban sketching because every few steps offer a new mood, a new shape, and a new challenge. One corner gives you domes and statues, another reveals elegant facades, balconies, towers, and lively street scenes full of movement. What I love most about sketching here […]