CREATING A THUMBNAIL TO PLAN YOUR SKETCH: WHY EVERYONE SHOULD DO IT
A thumbnail sketch is a small rough drawing that can help you plan the composition and color scheme of your sketch and prevent mistakes.
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Julia Henze
- 3 min
5 ARTIST-TESTED TIPS: HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING AND START SKETCHING
Tips for artists on how to beat procrastination and resistance without digging deep into psychology. Easy steps to regular art practice.
Julia Henze
- 8 min
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY TUTORIAL: HOW TO DRAW A COLORFUL HOUSE FRONT WITH MARKERS
A foolproof method for drawing a house front with alcohol-based markers and fineliners. Suitable for beginners and experienced sketchers.
Julia Henze
- 6 min
HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER: IS THERE REALLY MUCH DIFFERENCE?
All you need to know about watercolor paper: textures, materials used, manufacturing methods, formats and sizes. Beginner-firendly guide.
Julia Henze
- 5 min
WHY I LOVE DRAWING ON LOCATION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN SKETCHING
Aspects of urban sketching that many artists can relate to: challenges and rewards of sketching on location.
Julia Henze
- 4 min
MAGICAL POWER OF TURQUOISE: HOW TO INTEGRATE BOLD COLORS INTO YOUR SKETCHES
Practical tips for using turquoise in urban sketching: pre-made paints, markers, pencils; mixing your own colors. Inspiration and examples.
Julia Henze
- 3 min
AN EASY METHOD TO CREATE A SENSE OF DEPTH IN YOUR DRAWINGS
Create depth in your urban sketches by fine-tuning four aspects of your drawing: contrast, color, size, and details. Tips for beginners.
Julia Henze
- 2 min
HOW TO STORE GOUACHE ON A PALETTE: A GENIUS SOLUTION!
Tips on how to store gouache on Mijello foldable palette, which protects gouache from leaking and drying. Ideal for urban sketching and home
Julia Henze
- 5 min
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR URBAN SKETCHING
A tutorial on using metallic watercolors together with regular watercolors on black paper for unusual effects in urban sketching
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