Build a story with marks and shapes

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Follow along as Eliza Ivanova explains her process for colouring artwork digitally without losing that innate sketchbook charm

SOMETIMES THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PAINTING can be right in front of you – literally. Trying to find the correct subject with great lighting and composition is quite an art: a lot of images won’t

I often see raised eyebrows when I mention that I love using soft pastels in my sketchbook. Watercolours are a popular choice, being portable and easy to use, but pastels and pastel pencils feel more

Extremes in dark and light are effective tools in creating punchy focal points. I have painted lots of sunny, acrylic street scenes – mainly backlit – and really enjoyed dabbing in the sparkly highlig

Delicate dragons and other magical creatures flock together on the pages of the Spanish artist’s adorable sketchbook