This month we're getting out of the "classroom" and taking a walk. To sketch en plein air along the river at Newburn.
Whenever I go out for a walk, I love to take my sketchbook and travel kit, sit for a while in nature and sketch. This is the perfect opportunity for you to make time to get out and practise sketching.
I'm hoping for warmer weather than we had for last year's class, and if it's pouring with rain then we'll have a cuppa in the cafe and sketch something from a photo...or the cafe itself!
Check to see if I have a class coming up soon here.
It is aimed at those who have the materials and is designed to encourage you to take the step towards sketching an actual view. I mainly just enjoy the process and the loose quality of the work, but sometimes I have time to use the sketches to make finished pieces of art. Like in this previous blog post ~ Heathery Lane from sketches to finished painting
Whatever your ability, it's just lovely to take time, absorb your surroundings and expand your skills. We had a great time last year in the first class and despite the wind, we did actually have some sunshine!
