How quickly can you paint something, giving it shape, volume, texture and colour, thus making it instantly recognizable, without getting bogged down in unnecessary fluff and the grip of perfectionism? The art of sketching is going through a major revival, thanks to the permanent appeal of the fresh, uncluttered, intuitive artwork that allows the viewer’sContinue reading “The Art of Sketching”
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Inky Monochromes by Ellie Morris
Thanks Ellie aka @elliemdesign for taking part in our black and white illustrators’ interviews series! How long have you been drawing? Since I was a tiny human. I’ve always been more practical than academic, much preferring to hold a paintbrush or put on a pair of running shoes than pick up a practice test. What’s your process?Continue reading “Inky Monochromes by Ellie Morris”
Sketchbook Magic
Ask watercolour artists about their favorite art supplies and you’ll get many different answers – from preferred brushes, paints and paper, to absolute must-have palettes, white pens or masking fluids. But one thing we all love and have in common, which is often not mentioned, are sketchbooks. There’s something magical about sketchbooks, like painting yourContinue reading “Sketchbook Magic”
Blackwork and Illustration Now 