Tag: drawing
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De Haan, Belgium 2022
Before my trip to De Haan in Belgium, I picked up a Royal Talens Landscape sketchbook, envisioning it as a dedicated journal to capture impressions from my various journeys. I usually try to categorize my sketchbooks by theme, and for this one, I had high hopes of filling it only with drawings from different trips, events, and holidays. However, I didn’t stick to the plan, as the pages soon filled with a mix of holiday sketches and experimental drawing exercises alike.
On this trip, the sketchbook became a space for exploration where I experimented with different approaches to capturing beach landscapes. I combined colored Pentel brush pens with the rich texture of crayons, aiming for that extra layer of crisp detail.
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Inktober 2021
In October 2021, I decided to take on the Inktober art challenge. I had attempted it a few times before but never fully committed. This time, I was determined to complete all the prompts on the list.
To be fair, I got a head start. Subscribers to the mailing list receive the prompts in advance, so I took the opportunity to plan accordingly. I spent time sketching rough concepts and incorporating some fun characters I had designed earlier. My focus was on visual storytelling rather than inking techniques. To simplify the process, I used black markers instead of liquid ink for almost all my drawings.
I learned a lot throughout the challenge and am proud to have completed it. However, creating a full illustration with a strong narrative every day was exhausting. I doubt I’ll attempt it again anytime soon, but I’m glad to have checked it off my bucket list!
