I kicked off this blog (wow, a year ago now) with a short review of my new-found keenness on keeping a sketch book. A sketch book, all in one place, as opposed to keeping plein-air sketches and paintings here and there – which I could never find again.
I’m pleased to say that I’m still sold on “small and portable”. I like the feel of having the art in a small, consistent format along with the challenge of working on the spot – juggling that sketchbook, palette, water cup and brush!
For some artists this turns into a visual journal, woven into their lives. For me, it’s a bit more spasmodic, but I still wonder at how these little sketches take on so much meaning. I keep going back to them, time and time again, transforming small corners of time that would have otherwise been forgotten.
So on a snowy winter’s day, I thought I’d share a few images from my current sketch book:
Thanks for sharing your sketches, David — they’re like jewels!