This is another one from the same YouTube video I referenced earlier for the Church This time, I wanted to try watercolors in true urban sketching style (Although this isn’t an Urban sketch 😄) Hence, Tayasui Sketches. I chose Water Color Paper to start. Rather than drawing directly as suggested in the video, I did 3 steps. First, I drew a rough sketch using Pencil tool. On a water color paper, it gave me a grainy texture.
Continue Reading »I came back to tldraw for this one. But first, here is the inspiration for this sketch : The video shows how to draw directly using the ink. tldraw was kinds closest to that feel. There is only one tool for drawing. Call it pen, brush whatever. There is no fancy fountain pen, technical pen, certainly no pencil. No layers. While tldraw honours prssue sensitivity to an extent, that is about it.
Continue Reading »After my last sketch, I kept searching for simple sketching/infinite canvas program, and came across an app simple called “Whiteboard” The UX is a bit different, but not too difficult. This might be my second favourite after ExcalidrawZ The sketch is really simple (it is meant to be) The sketch is based on this video by Eva Lotta 🙏 I probably did this under a minute. But I learnt how to make the stick person look “down”.
Continue Reading »I published my new sketch This appeared on the back of one of the children’s books. I think tinkle It took me less than 5 minutes, but makes for a good break from work, and lets me keep practicing my art. The girl appears so happy showing off her new dress (I think) or she is just happy and frolicking. In either case, it is adorable. If you haven’t, you can check my older sketches here