Draw a Moment, Not a Masterpiece
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Want to sketch without the pressure of filling a full page?
Then draw vignettes and free yourself from having to draw it all.
Today, I’ll show you how to capture a moment quickly using a fun, loose drawing style. I use a photo for inspiration, and bring the drawing to life with a mix of watercolors, crayons, and colored pencils.
You’ll see how I build a simple vignette, adding color, layers, and lively marks without overthinking. Maybe I'm overworking the piece, but at least I'm not overthinking!
I love this approach as it will help you stay playful and present on the page, whether you're new to sketching or want to loosen up your process.
Materials I used in this video:
Boesner sketchbook, size B5
Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored pencils
Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils
Daniel Smith watercolors
Pentel Aquash Water brush
Caran d'Ache Neocolor I and II Crayons
With these Spanish churros con chocolate freshly on the page: maybe you want to join me in Spain this September!
Check out the travel workshop details here.
This week’s drawing assignment
Draw a small scene, still life, or moment that tells a story. Like, I don't know... A plant in the window sill, a bunch of your art supplies, stuff on the kitchen counter... Even dirty dishes can become interesting when you draw them! Plus, it's a great excuse to procrastinate on cleaning.
Keep it simple. Use loose, expressive lines.
Let the edges fade out to create a vignette.
Focus on a few key details, and leave space around it.
Experiment with contrast and color.
Most of all: have fun and embrace the wonkiness!
