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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Cross Bag for Travel and Sketching
When traveling, staying organized and carrying essentials safely is a priority. This travel cross bag is a perfect blend of functionality, style, and compact design. I find it especially useful for holding sketch materials during trips, while also keeping personal belongings like a phone, and passport secure and easy to reach. More about this travel […]
Watercolor Pencils Sketch in Rome
Watercolor pencils are a wonderful medium for urban sketching, as they allow you to combine the precision of drawing with the fluidity of watercolor. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step by step how I created a vibrant sketch of a café in Trastevere, Rome. I had a lot of fun sketching with this pencils. […]
My Las Vegas Sketch Journey
Las Vegas feels like a playground for travelers and artists alike. I loved the idea of this city: a single street concentrating some of the most famous destinations from around the world. From pyramids to canals and the Eiffel Tower, everything is right there for you to explore. For me, this was the perfect chance […]
My Sketch Trip to San Diego
On this sketch trip to San Diego, I decided to challenge myself by using only colored pencils. It was a bit of an experiment — I wanted to see how fast I could work with them, especially when it came to adding color on the go. Colored pencils demand more time and layering than ink […]
Sibiu: My Virtual Sketch Journey
Several years ago, I wandered the cobbled streets of Sibiu, Romania — but that was before I started sketching. With no photos left from that trip, I decided to go on a virtual return, exploring Sibiu through references I gathered on Pinterest. I used this as an opportunity to experiment with mixed media: watercolor, pastel, […]
Exploring My Water-Soluble Art Supplies
One of my favorite things about sketching is exploring how different materials respond to real locations, changing weather, and fast-moving scenes. Over time, I’ve come to rely on five main water-soluble tools: pencils, markers, brush pens, a fountain pen, and pastels. Each has its strengths—and quirks—and I’ve used them in field sketches to document architecture, […]