The art of arrangement

Welcome to the final part of my series of three articles about composition. I hope you managed to try out the pencil sketching method of composition that I showed in last month’s article and found it

Learn how to ‘order’ the components of a landscape shot

Many artists strive to find the most well-balanced or harmonious composition in their drawings or paintings as this creates an image that’s impactful and accessible to the viewer. Some may even shroud

There’s something enticing about a little shop front, isn’t there? Whether it’s a bakery, a florist, or a quirky café tucked into a corner of a new town, I’m always drawn to the details – the faded si

For over 30 years, I have lived in Walberswick – a tiny village on the east coast – in view of Southwold and its working harbour. I have walked, jogged (my kids usually call this shuffling) and sat an

Putting 30 minutes aside each day for sketching is something that I’ve been doing for several years now, and I’ve filled at least a dozen sketchbooks during that time, plus numerous separate sheets of