Sketching beyond Covid
In France we have been ‘deconfined’ for just over a week and this area has been designated a ‘green zone’. This suggests that the number of Covid cases are falling,…
French Village Sketchbook – Online Edition
I live in the small French village of Quarante. Sitting high on a hill surrounded by vineyards it has a medieval centre with narrow cobbled streets and an impressive…
My new Online Sketchbook
Well this is a turn up for the books! Two of my great pleasures are to a) sketch outside and b) spend time with people. One thing I never expected…
Painting in Provence
For the second year running, Sketching for Foodies and other Sketch Languedoc holidays have been included in the annual guide to Painting Holidays in Provence
Mandalas, ZenTangles and ZenDoodles
What’s the difference? Relax and draw with these different techniques and see how to draw a Mandala without a compass
The accident book
We are conditioned not to make mistakes, to err, to be on the wrong side of ‘right’. As a creative, this conditioning spells big trouble with a capital T. What…
Every Day in February 2020
EDiF returns this month with a host of new daily prompts to help you keep up your sketching practice.
Working from photos
If you are taking photos to use at home, or for a commission that you have asked me for, here are a few tips
Salon d’Art
I recently participated in the Salon d’Arts in Marcorignan. This 2 day event gives local artists and creators an opportunity to share their work for sale or by commission.
Croquis Café
From November through to March, some new 2hour Croquis Café workshops are available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in Béziers, Capestang, Narbonne and Carcassonne.
