DrawWhatIsInFrontOfYou

108-3231 – Video capture old style

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On this day I was going to sketch outside but even sitting on our balcony I got rained on. Anyway this sketch shows more what I have been doing recently – downloading DAT tapes from years ago. Funny how technology changes so quickly – now these videos look really grainy. This one was done in a new sketchbook made from #CassArt 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. I bought a massive pad of 50 A3 sheets last time was in the UK for 36 pounds, after working out that this was the cheapest watercolour paper I could buy. It’s not bad and I am gradually getting used to it again – though I find the surface tends to pill a bit and rips when I pull off the washi tape.

Sat-13-Sep-2025

107-3230 – Can in a rush

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On this day I wanted to sketch outside but with the day light going fast I only had time to sit on our balcony and sketch this…rushing a bit as it get’s dark so quickly. This is the last sketch in my Daler Rowney sketchbook with 150 gsm cartridge paper. I have enjoyed using it but will be happy to go back to using thicker watercolour paper.

Thu-11-Sep-2025

107-3229 – Liquid

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To start me off with this sketch I looked up the Usk global sketch prompt which was “liquid”, so I thought of a bottle…and then an empty bottle of blueberry Piitik Wine that we had finished the day before (Piitik Wine is an establishment in Sagada renowned for it’s locally produced wine). It was not bad actually – a little fizzy and sweet but drinkable – made in the Philippines in Sagada Mountain Province according to the label. For a change I drew it from above.

Mon-8-Sep-2025

107-3228 – Evening light

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My wife cooked on this particular evening and even she would agree that’s a bit rare these days – not that I mind as I enjoy cooking. Anyway I took advantage and sketched the living room for the umpteenth time. I used a limited palette of pink, lemon yellow, raw sienna, and carbazole violet…that’s limited for me!

Mon-8-Sep-2025

107-3204 – Pastel pencils

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I wanted to have a go with my wife’s set of pastel coloured acrylic painter markers. It took me a while to find a subject that would at least be close to pastel colours. They are quite fun to use and were pretty affordable from National Book Store.

Sat-9-Aug-2025