Recent River Thames sketchbook ideas

Thames path sketchbook idea

Thames path Runnymede

Thames path sketch idea

Thames path Runnymede

Some recent sketchbook ideas, these are made regularly en plein air or on reflection in my art studio. I often explore painting ideas in acrylic. These are preparatory sketches for my 'Thames Path Paintings'. I keep many sketchbooks on the go and contribute to them regularly.

As for the materials I use: These are my own handmade sketchbooks, I find pre-made sketchbooks frustrating; they’re never quite the right size or shape or weight! If I make them myself I can control all of these elements. I mentioned acrylics already; a ubiquitous but fabulous material, I use it all the time in one way or another. I also use watercolours, some that I grind myself and some are ready-made. Oh, and some pencils too of course.