Werner’s nomenclature of colours
German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner developed a detailed nomenclature – or naming system – colour guide. It was published in...
Free drawing lessons from the Great Master Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai is well known for his iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa. He was a master in the true sense...
The Egon Schiele sketch that rocked me to the core
When Austrian painter Egon Schiele died at 28, he left behind 3,000 drawings and more than 300 paintings. Schiele has...
A visit to the British Museum Enlightenment Room
I have had the pleasure of sketching with friends at the British Museum. It was a wonderful morning with our...
The V&A and the South Kensington System for Art Studies
Our last day in London found us re-visiting the V&A and investigating the 4th floor where it is simply described...
Gauguin’s World exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia
We paid a visit to the National Gallery of Australia to see the work of French post-impressionist Paul Gauguin. Gauguin’s...
Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition at the National Museum of Australia
The Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition at the National Museum of Australia is almost finished its run. With recent trips to...
Gentle Monster’s Giant Head: A Fascinating Art Installation at Sydney Airport
As we were recently departing Australia a two meter high uncanny robotic face stopped me in my tracks. I was...
Hi Ari you do not say when you will be here but there is a sketch meet with the Canberra…
Hi, I'm staying in Braddon for a few weeks and would love to join a sketch meet. I'm interested in…
Hi Lin I am not sure where you live - I live in Australia. I did a quick google search…
Please can you tell me where I can buy Rotring Tikky graphic pens?
HI Nadine - I am pleased the article was useful to you. If you have started journals before - and…