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As I write this newsletter, it feels almost too hot to sketch outdoors, which reminds me of some of last summer's glorious workshops, where we had to keep ourselves in the shade and quaff plenty of water! Summer is a busy time for my workshops, and as you'll see below, the June event at Pamphill is already fully booked, so do act quickly if you would like to join me for the July workshop in Poole Old Town.
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Meanwhile, I hope you continue to produce more 'hot' sketches during June.
Kind regards, Shaun :-)
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This month's Top Tip
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The one-dozen line skeleton
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This is probably my 'toppiest' Top Tip ever! I believe it SO important to rough out the overall scope of an intended sketch - BEFORE even thinking about adding any details.
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I like to draft out the main skeleton lines of the buildings in my proposed view. I aim for about a dozen lines - blocking in their basic shapes (like children's building blocks). This very quickly establishes the essence of the composition, including overall proportions and perspective. These few minutes put me in full control of my sketch, helping avoid the disappointment potentially suffered later. From this point, I can proceed to add in the next level of details, such as windows, doorways, chimneys - all in the knowledge that the scope of my sketch will include all the desired aspects - and also fit on the page!
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You can see a closer view of the framed end result here.
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Kit recommendation
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This backpack stool from Mountain Warehouse is fantastic! It's lightweight, yet rugged. The sitting position is comfortable and it can be easily carried or moved about by using the jumbo handles, as well as the straps when walking. (Although, I'd like more padding in the straps).
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It can hold a fair amount of sketching kit in the main storage area, which is also thermally lined - ideal for keeping your lunch cool! Better still, it is currently only £17.99 see it here.
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Linktree: one place for all my key content
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Linktree gives a home to all my essential content - with simple links consolidated into one single source. This is the easiest 'one-stop' route to anything you need to know about my Workshops: the currently upcoming workshop, the schedule for the year, an overview of what to expect, and more… Find it in all of my social biogs or bookmark it to go direct:
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https://linktr.ee/shaunforwardartist
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Book this workshop before it sells out!
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Plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
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Tuesday 14th July is the next available workshop. The May workshop was fully allocated and June has been fully booked for months! SO, if you fancy joining one of my Urban Sketch Walk Workshops, act swiftly to secure your place on the Poole Old Town event.
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What to expect: Our rendezvous will be the wonderful Salt Pig Café within the ancient Scaplen's Court museum, at the end of the High Street. After introductions and an overview of equipment and techniques over a quality coffee, we will take in many of the historic and characterful buildings and laneways nestling within the Old Town Quarter. We'll focus on the fascinating smaller details as well as the bigger picture. With continual coaching, endless subject matter and good company, you'll take home a lovely set of sketches.
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Booking open! Click here for more details and the option to book. As usual, this will be a small, friendly group with basic materials supplied and full coaching, suitable for all abilities.
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The annual Global Sketchers Symposium takes place July 15-18th in Toulouse. Click logo for full details. I wonder if my campervan would make it there and back?
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