Taking your sketching kit on holiday is relatively straight forward, but what if you are hiking long distance where every gram counts? What if you are out walking for a day and only have limited space? Do you have to leave your sketch book at home and rely on photos? Of course not! I have just completed my first multi day hike - 95 miles / 142 kms along The Ridgeway, which is an ancient chalk path across the west and south of England. Not only did I learn about the pain of blisters, but I learnt a lot about sketching while hiking.
In this film, I'll share what materials I took (and what I should have left at home), tips for capturing your walk, and do my best to encourage you to pack a sketch kit, along with your thick socks and water bottle.
If you want to read more about our adventures, my sister kept a brilliant blog and you can find it here:
I took:
Homemade concertina sketchbook
Bulldog clip
Elastic bands
Dual tip watercolour pens in greys
Fineliners (Microns) (too many)
Waterbrush (I had two, one was enough)
Viviva Colorsheets
Kitchen towel - one piece
Water spray (not needed)
White paint marker (shouldn't have bothered)
All in a plastic bag to keep them dry......
These are the other films I mention. The Viviva Colorsheet review will not be available until 2 July 2023:
Travel Sketching tips: • Travel sketching hints...
Concertina sketch book version 1: • How to make a watercol...
Concertina sketch book version 2: • How to make a watercol...
Australia sketches: • Travel sketchbook flip...
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If you are looking for more in depth training I have a comprehensive line and wash course over at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk which will take you through all sorts of pens, inks and techniques.
Finally if you would like to join in the discussion my friendly Facebook group is / watercolourstudiowithl... .
It would be good to see you there.
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6 авг 2024
