My Sketching Adventure in Tuscany
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Hidden Gems to Sketch in Barcelona
Barcelona is famous for Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, but the city is also full of other Art Nouveau gems that deserve a place in your sketchbook. I always love looking beyond the most photographed landmarks and finding buildings that feel a bit more unexpected. These places may be less talked about, yet they are […]
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 […]