How to Sketch Simple Architecture in Pen & Ink
The art of ink sketching is a delightful, expressive endeavor that allows us to capture scenes with a lot of fun. So grab your favorite sketching tools, and let's dive into the world of ink.
Painting in northern Pakistan - First Day
We left early in the morning from Islamabad and started driving towards the north with Batakundi as the destination for the day - about 7-8 hours away. The sunrise was amazing on this day.
The Struggles of a Creative Life
Something I've struggled with for so long is balancing all of the creative outlets I enjoy in my life.
If you're like me, I imagine you've tried a few different creative hobbies once or twice before. Things like drawing, painting, playing guitar or piano, doing puzzles, learning magic tricks, doing origami, photography, learning languages, graphic design - the list could go on and on.
My Most Valuable Content from 2022
Hey there, how's it going?
Finally a new year, so I wanted to catch up with you again.
I wanted to share with you a lesson I learned from last year - and also share a short list of some of the most valuable content I created last year.
7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Ruining Your Art
What do you see when you look at a blank piece of paper? If you're anything like me, you see the most scary and intimidating, valuable canvas, which will easily be wasted as soon as I start to draw anything on it.
When Is It Too Late to Start Drawing?
Over the years I have had many, many people contact me and ask me if it's too late to start drawing or painting? Is it too late to start creating art and follow their passion?
3 Key Benefits of Painting from Life
One thing I’ve probably learned the most from painting from life, especially outdoors, is the importance of making decisions. When doing plein air painting or travel sketching on location, there’s no time to waste - especially in the morning or evening light.
How I Started Using Pen & Ink for Drawings
When I was a kid, I loved to draw all the time. It was something I loved to do and I could sit down and do it for hours. But eventually, around the time when I was a teenager and in highschool, it didn’t feel quite the same to me anymore.
1 Simple Rule to Remove Frustration from Creating Art
I have had many times where I become frustrated while creating art, whether it be a pen & ink drawing or a watercolor painting. I would guess around one-third or even more of my art is just garbage - or not quite the quality I was looking for. This is just how it is sometimes.
3 Rookie Art Mistakes I Still Make
Even though I’ve been consistently creating art and following this passion for over 10 years now, I still have times where I struggle and run into problems.
How I Plan for the Year Ahead
The new year is usually a time where we all make resolutions, stick to them for about 3 days - maybe one week if you’re lucky, and then go back to our normal ways.
3 Lessons I Learned in 2021
I. Be Firm About What You Want - This is something I've struggled with a bit throughout my life to be honest.
My Minimalist Travel Sketching Gear & Setup
My journey for minimal travel sketching started in 2018 when I was planning a trip to Alaska.
Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing - Book Review
This book reminded me to think more like an artist and to not be afraid of interpreting the subject more often, rather than copying only what I'm seeing.