Travel sketching hints and tips

Travel sketching hints and tips - over 20 tips

Рет қаралды 11,437

Күн бұрын

Every like and comment tells KZfaq to show this to more people, so please jump in. If you really, really like this content and want to support me you can donate at Kofi. I have just set it up at: ko-fi.com/lizchadertonartist
Off on holiday? Lucky you! Do you want to sketch while you are on vacation but aren’t sure what to take or where to start? I share over 20 tips in this short film, from the best equipment to how to keep safe. And what not to take through airport security… and though this is about sketching on holiday, most of the tips apply to urban sketching too.
Here are the links I promised:
Make a concertina sketch book: • How to make a watercol...
Flip through travel sketches: • Travel sketchbook flip...
Stabilo point 88 pen: • Best pen for sketching...
Sydney opera house sketch: • Fast and simple urban ...
There are lots of other sketching films on the channel which you might enjoy too!
If you want to learn more about line and wash take a look at the course I offer at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk or my book Line and Wash Painting, published by The Crowood Press.
Please like and subscribe or make a comment. It helps the film get shown to more people.
#lizchaderton #lineandwash #travelsketch

Пікірлер: 78

@di_tattoolover Ай бұрын

Just found your channel. As a very new person to watercolour, I love your no nonsense approach and simple straighforward techniques and tips. Cant wait for my next trip and plan on taking a travel kit.

@LizChadertonArt Ай бұрын

brilliant! hope you enjoy it. I have a few films about travel kit and making a sketch book too

@violinzeta Жыл бұрын

I’m amazed at your ability to go straight in with pen, especially plain air, AND while traveling! 🤯 Great tips! I’ve never heard of the stabilo point 88 pens.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

They are lots of fun to use

@simpleartofhealing286 8 ай бұрын

great advice!

@LizChadertonArt 8 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@madebylora Жыл бұрын

Great practical tips!! Thank you! In the past I hardly ever sketched on holiday because I feel pressured when other people are waiting, but last year I went away on my own and sketched every day. I loved it! I was only a one hour drive from home but it was lovely. I made my own sketchbook (a square one) with mixed media paper. I didn’t really know what I was doing but I ended up with basically an illustrated journal. I left a few blank pages which I filled in after I came home. I also drew maps of my walks and even included some photos. It had a bit of everything but it captures the memories so much better than just photos!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

that sounds perfect. I love the idea of maps too.

@ellencline506 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! You really gave me a lot of great ideas. I really enjoy your videos and your fabulous art. Thank you.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@claudiakoprinock1501 Жыл бұрын

I never knew they made sketchbooks that you can paint on 3 pages. So neat you are a great artist❤

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Concertina sketchbooks are very easy to make kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erWKprOTs87Uko0.html

@Angela-jy8um Жыл бұрын

I Like the mini ice cube tray idea! Thanks for sharing.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@betinabjerre5428 Жыл бұрын

Just found you 🤩 Absolutly love your tips and ideers 🥰👍🏻

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Welcome! There are quite a few films on the channel now, so please dive in!

@florenciagiardullo7547 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video 😊

@LizChadertonArt 4 ай бұрын

You are so kind

@elainetyrrell4669 Жыл бұрын

I have a very old Windsor and Newton travel watercolour kit with half pans, a small brush, mixing palettes and a small bottle for water. It all folds together really neatly into a small box and is really handy. I used up the paints years ago but refilled the pans from tubes. If I didn’t have that I would definitely be using your great idea with the mini ice cube tray. Thanks Liz.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

ooh, I have one of those I was given second hand and I never use it. I must find it!

@InkNSap 3 ай бұрын

Love your sketches! ❤ I would add a little foldable foam for seating in hard or cold/hot/wet surfaces… I always forget it and it does make siting sketching for a long period more comfortable.

@LizChadertonArt 3 ай бұрын

Great tip! I have one for hiking and should take it!

@AdamSingle 6 ай бұрын

very informative video and exactly the info I was looking for, thanks Liz. I have a big trip this year, with kids, and I need my kit to be light and easy to get out and put away. This was great.

@LizChadertonArt 6 ай бұрын

have fun - this one might also give some ideas kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9VjYNWJuMCno4U.html where are you going?

@AdamSingle 6 ай бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt a jaunt around Europe, a long way from my home here in Australia. London, Greece, France and Italy. 6 weeks long. Very exciting.

@LizChadertonArt 6 ай бұрын

Ooh, you will have fun! Lots of sketching opportunities. I met up with sketchers in Adelaide and Sydney, so if you want to meet local artists it might be worth getting onto the urban sketchers where you are visiting??@@AdamSingle

@kathycleriucuzio5245 Жыл бұрын

Great information! Looking forward to trying out the Stabilo 88 pens with a water brush - ah-ha moment! Thank you😊

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

hope you really enjoy it

@atelierthhun1165 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. My stylistic preference is for an A4 sketchbook as I can always use a half page and the versatile Pentel pocket brush. Can I recommend taking a quick photo of your subject before you begin? Maybe I'm slower/more disaster prone than most but that record has allowed me to finish stuff later despite adverse weather/unwanted company or obscuring or removal of the subject. ( The most memorable was having a picturesque dead tree felled mid sketch! )

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

That’s such a good idea. I do it and forgot to include. I think lorry drivers are specifically trained to park in front of artists, but never had a dead tree incident 😂

@aussieanne6812 Жыл бұрын

I have taken a similar art kit and A5 watercolour book on a couple of overseas holidays recently, but I rarely found the time to sketch while on the move. Your video has encouraged me to do more holiday sketches on my next trip (Turkey and Greece), and I’ll make sure to set time aside just for sketching. I really enjoyed this video - thank you. 🤓🇦🇺

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

I think if you limit yourself to half an hour, it is doable. You can always finish it off later. Turkey and Greece should be full of inspiration

@shastabellagirl1435 Жыл бұрын

Hi Liz, I’m heading to Japan in a few days and I made your concertina journal. I’m so looking forward to sketching my experience over there. Thanks for all the great tips!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Japan will be amazing. I was with a friend who lived there for a few years and she loved it.

@janebridge1325 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, Liz - thank you so much for these great tips!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@rayvirgoe7231 5 ай бұрын

lover your tips. very valuable information. You are a grand sketcher.😊😊😊😊😊

@LizChadertonArt 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@pintanibea 10 ай бұрын

Great tips Liz! I'm going to Japan very soon and will be my first time sketching so i'm quite excited! Thanks too for the reminder of my journal my rules! I was watching lots of people doing their sketches from start to finish on location, but I didn't wanna drag those with me to wait for me to finish my sketch! So I was thinking of doing really quick, less than 10-minute sketches on location and then finishing it all up with color when we're back at the hotel or if there's a long wait somewhere :)

@LizChadertonArt 10 ай бұрын

That sounds like an excellent plan. Japan should be amazing

@lorrainemanning3809 Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely and helpful video. I’m going to be brave and start a sketch book this summer. Just to take out and about on my walks initially. I’m a beginner artist, so I’m hoping this will build my confidence and also get me away from following step by step tutorials all the time.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Drawing is a muscle - the more you use it, the stronger you get. Good luck!

@melissaking-dg7ie Жыл бұрын

Love this! I’m off to Australia for 5 weeks, and am trying my first travel journal. These tips have helped me plan what to pack. 😊 Thank you so much!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

I am envious! we loved it and really want to go back. Where are you going?

@melissaking-dg7ie Жыл бұрын

We plan to mill around in Sydney a bit, then go bush. My husband is Australian Aboriginal, and he needs to get his feet in some red dirt. 😊 We’ve borrowed a camping rig from a friend of his, and don’t have many plans at all! I do hope we make it out to Broken Hill to see the art. 🤩

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

@@melissaking-dg7ie we didn’t go into the interior at all, but I would have loved to. Hope the trip is wonderful.

@polgara28 Жыл бұрын

Lovely sketches! -Some great tips, too. Thanks! ♥

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them!

@susancook1617 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your helpful advice Liz 😊

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@chiarasola826 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and helpful tips! Thanks! ☺

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ArtistRebeccaLS Жыл бұрын

Lovely inspiring sketches and great advice, thank you 😊 I learnt about Twisbi pens from your channel, I had never heard of them and will add them to my wish list That’s a nice Kraft paper sketchbook -

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JohnnyB-art Жыл бұрын

Hi liz, really great video, very helpful too.. it’s always difficult knowing which sketchbook to take on holiday.. I love your sketches and your style.. 😊 so glad I found your channel the other day 😊

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and nice to have you here 😊

@karindodge9814 Жыл бұрын

Very inspirational!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@impish22 Жыл бұрын

How fun.. thanks for sharing

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely way of engaging with the place you are visiting

@katsmith8263 Жыл бұрын

Love your sketches...

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

I had fun with them and great memories

@deborahthompson3847 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@shawnas464 Жыл бұрын

Helpful!

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@nikkiwells1688 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou … just what i needed before my trip to Madeira on the 4th May 🙏

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

that sounds wonderful…have fun

@nikkiwells1688 Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt do you vary your colours when going to hot countries vs cold?

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

@@nikkiwells1688 not really. I have such limited colours with me I just improvise. I bought Aussie Red Gold from Daniel Smith especially for the trip and didn’t use it!

@dfblake7 Жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive...thank you! Is there a particular cross body bag that you could recommend please?

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

I have a laptop/messenger bag which was from ikea. cheap with loads of pockets. Also lightly padded to protect stuff, but any cross body bag is easier to rummage in than a rucksack and more secure from a pickpocket.

@irenehynes7536 Жыл бұрын

These are great tips! Thank you for clarifying how little I have to carry.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

If you take too much it totally puts you off. pack light and improvise!

@katsmith8263 Жыл бұрын

8:10 half an hour... Wow.... 😮😮😮😮😊😊😊

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

too hot to spend longer without getting sunstroke

@lisaseckold9296 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous sketches! Liz, please edit out your phone number (and email address?) - it was clearly visible... 🙂

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your concern 😊 I realised it was visible and thought about removing it, but my email is already on my KZfaq page for anyone to contact me and my phone number is readily available because of my art business, so that ship has sailed and I decided it was a risk I would take.