Doodling matters

I have a small confession: I am self-conscious about doodling, but I really want to do it. I can approach many illustrations or paintings with a degree of confidence, but the thought of making a page of doodles makes me balk. Not because I am prejudice against doodling, but because I was convinced I couldn’t … Continue reading Doodling matters

Sketchbook habits: prompts

When I start a sketchbook I make a contract with myself and I try to stick to these three Cs: creativity - creativity begets creativity. Sketchbook often;commitment - keep doing it often. Even if it's not as pretty as you'd like, don't give up;carry on - Fill the sketchbook, stow it away somewhere safe and … Continue reading Sketchbook habits: prompts

Travel journals from home

For many of us, even at the best of times, overseas travel is not an option due to work and family commitments and/or the insurmountable expense of going abroad, so we have to make do with living vicariously through others. But the current circumstances have made international travel all but impossible for most of Earth’s … Continue reading Travel journals from home