Fast and fluid

Ever fancied learning to draw but don’t know where to start? Artist Sam Marshall’s fabulous new book is filled with simple tips to get you inspired

AT THE HEART OF MY OWN PRACTICE lies observation and my wish to capture atmosphere of the place, wherever that may be. To achieve this, I like to work en plein air observing the new scenes and alla pr

During my recent visit to London, a sudden downpour completely transformed the energy of Piccadilly Circus. While others hurried for cover, I stood mesmerised by how the rain softened the city’s sharp

How often do you find yourself attracted to the sketchbooks in an exhibition? Their immediacy speak to us; those initial thoughts from the horse’s mouth. They are the direct point of contact with the

How often do you find yourself attracted to the sketchbooks in an exhibition? Their immediacy speak to us; those initial thoughts from the horse’s mouth. They are the direct point of contact with the

Drawings that take minutes or even seconds to accomplish can give any artist invaluable practice. Quick execution, or gesture sketching, is a great way of developing our drawing skills. It takes pract