Keeping Sketchbooks

Features and reviews in Artists & Illustrators, The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines. Reviews in Ammo magazine, Paint and ArtReview magazine.

'A practical and engaging book ... that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts.' John Vernon LordArtists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary. Topics covered include looking at different types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose; ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling and advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks.