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Sometimes the next logical step turns out to be very disappointing. I have had in the back of my mind that maybe I should be very specific about my drawings, and that I should do a drawing from each song, […]

If you would like to learn how to paint a portrait in oils in a direct, lively, expressive way then this workshop is for you. Jo Sinclair is an experienced portrait artist and teacher. Jo will take you through the […]

I can see the Stein headland from where I’m sketching today. Standing proudly, facing out to sea, dutifully protecting the bay. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: superbly.spinning.sleep) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist […]

The square prints The geometric shape of the mirrors worked well with the images of the interior space. The prints were positioned partially on the mirror, and away from the centre, so the viewer wasn’t competing with their own reflection […]

Dunvegan headland and the inner islands feel particularly close today – and I can just see North Uist’s Eabhal peering over the skyline to the right. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (What3words location: responds.back.crumb) The Sketchbook Project is the […]

No outer islands today on the horizon but the inner ones are sunning themselves beautifully amongst the still waters in the bay. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (What3words location: headline.tearfully.noisy) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of […]

My last blog post showed me doing loads of stuff, these things are now done, and things have settled down a little bit. Maybe. To be honest it is a bit of an illusion. Because I have now started to […]

A northerly wind keeps the midges at bay whilst the sunshine tries to coax the haze from the Uist islands. Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye (what3words location: chew.this.pots) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks […]

We recently held a competition to have your artwork printed onto a faux suede cushion. Congratulations goes to Elizabeth for winning the prize. Well done Elizabeth, your giraffe is brilliant!

View over The Minch with the Uist Islands peeking over the horizon, settled in their misty shroud. (Charcoal Landscape from Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye – what3words location: avid.printer.tightest) The Sketchbook Project is the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks and is […]