Despite feeling like I'm cheating on my sketchbook and watercolours, I love sketching on Procreate. I have loads to learn which will take some time but the ease of using Procreate and having an entire art shop in your back pocket is wonderful. I quickly sketched daddy with my little one for as long as... Continue Reading →
Sketching to keep sane!
I have to admit when the lockdown was first announced I did think I will use all my free time to sketch. I had grand plans to sketch all the items in my home, the rooms, use google maps and even take a course (hah!). The reality is I've done nothing and in fact spent... Continue Reading →
Sketching during lockdown
It feels like a lifetime ago since my last post in February - life feels so different. In the UK, we are staying at home to help stop the virus infecting more people which for some are sadly losing their lives. I'm a homely type of girl and so staying indoors is not a challenge,... Continue Reading →
Sketching break
I've not really achieved much with sketching this month. Work and general busyness of life has taken over. Looking back at my sketchbook always brings back so many memories. This is one of the many reasons why I enjoy sketching; capturing a moment of time on paper. I remember this sketch drawn 4 years ago... Continue Reading →
Goodbye 2019
2019 honestly felt like the fastest year on record ever. Perhaps it's a symptom of ageing that years begin to pass by quickly, or the fact it was just a crazy busy year. There was so much we packed in: renovating our home (still ongoing!), family holidays, going back to work full time and generally... Continue Reading →
Autumn is my favourite time of the year especially as the colours of nature during this time are so beautiful. I wanted to capture the final moments of Autumn before winter and the colours of Christmas are officially here. Even though I'm missing my pens and watercolours I'm still using my ReMarkable as a sketchbook.... Continue Reading →
Sketching break in October
This the first month in years where I haven't sketched at all! Work has been super busy and I've just not found the time to sit with my sketchbook and pen. I think about sketching all the time. And, I find inspiration scrolling through Instagram. If you're on Instagram, follow me @Biralsketch. I'm hoping November... Continue Reading →
Stealing Sketching Moments
I've been reading a book by Eckhart Tolle, which talks about the importance of being present. It's an amazing book and one which is life changing. However, for those that know me, being present is something I find difficult, mostly because my attention span is similar to that of a fish, and generally I'm so... Continue Reading →
Sketching ReMarkable
I'm a huge fan of Danny Gregory. I've read his books, taken an online course at sketchbook skool and follow him on social media. His sketches are amazing and over the past year or so he has been drawing/sketching/painting using his iPad. I've always battled with drawing using tech whether that's using an iPad, Wacom... Continue Reading →