Drawing for Travellers

For centuries, artist and architects wanting to recall the moment have recorded their thoughts in visual travel notes . Whether you are planning a ‘grand tour’ or just a tour of your neighbourhood, learn how to keep a visual diary to record your immediate impressions.

Materials

  • a small A5 or similar sized sketchbook with hard covers (spiral binding preferred) with paper of suitable weight to take wet media/ink.
  • a B grade pencil,
  • ink pen (fountain or drawing pen)
  • some basic watercolours
  • marker pens (if desired),
  • felt tipped pen (waterproof or non waterproof – good immediate washes),
  • watercolour brush (large/size 10+).

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