Sketching - Keep It Simple

Our trip is fast approaching! Some days we will paint and at other times you may wish to just do a bit of sketching. As you pack your painting gear don't forget to toss in a sketch book and your preferred pencils, and sketch tools. 

I keep sketching very simple with a 6" x 6" sketch book. It fits into my purse or bag and the hard-cover is rigid enough to use when standing or seated. I really like the coil style as I can flip back the cover without fussing with of the usual book-style. 

If you like to add shading or adjust the sketch, a pencil and eraser are probably already in your kit. My preference is to use a marker - and I don't erase. (If a sketch goes bad, I flip the page and start again.) 

I carry a few different sizes: Ultra Fine Point and Fine Point, Sharpie Permanent Markers are inexpensive and easy to find. You may opt for a more archival ink marker if you prefer. 

My sketches are extremely simple! I use them for painting plans and working through design ideas. Here are a few samples. 

  

I'll show you how to do a bit of perspective scribbling too, so you can sketch the street views in France! 

Some people love to sketch and I admire their skills! I take an attitude of "Make a few essential lines and marks, then move on!". 

Either way let's sketch!