# The Sketching Doc

> Patty Edge, artist and tutor


## Posts

- [Fuumuui Watercolour Easel Palette Review](https://thesketchingdoc.com/fuumuui-watercolour-easel-palette-review/): A practical look at the Fuumuui watercolour easel palette — what comes with it, how I’ve adapted it to suit my own sketching set up and the features that have surprised me.
- [Trying Hahnemühle Papers for Pen & Watercolour](https://thesketchingdoc.com/trying-hahnemuhle-papers-for-pen-and-watercolour/): I tested six Hahnemühle papers with my usual pen and watercolour approach to see how they handled line work, washes, lifting and layering and to find out which ones I would happily use again.
- [Spotlight on an Artist: Liz Steele](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-liz-steele/): Meet artist Liz Steele, whose work ranges from lively architectural sketches to her much-loved tea cup sketches. Based in Australia, Liz is known internationally for her location sketching, teaching and thoughtful approach to observing the world around her.
- [Spotlight on an Artist: Darman Sketcher](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-darman-sketcher/): Meet Darman Angir, an Indonesian architect, urban sketcher and teacher based in Surabaya. Darman began urban sketching in 2011 and went on to co-found Urban Sketchers Surabaya. His work has been featured in a number of sketching books, and he has taught at Urban Sketching events around the world.
- [Fuumuui Brushes — Are They Worth It?](https://thesketchingdoc.com/fuumuui-brushes-are-they-worth-it/): My first impressions of Fuumuui double-ended travel watercolour brushes — six synthetic squirrel brush heads, three compact handles, and how they’ve performed in my sketching kit.
- [Going Small: My First Miniature Paintings](https://thesketchingdoc.com/going-small-my-first-miniature-paintings/): What started as simply something I wanted to try — a miniature painting of a toadstool — quickly became a new obsession. Here’s how it all started….
- [Spotlight on an Artist: James Richards](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-james-richards/): Meet Jim Richards, an internationally renowned urban sketcher, architect, author and teacher. Jim has written two books on travel and urban sketching, teaches online through Skillshare and leads workshops and retreats around the world — even crossing oceans in super yachts!
- [Spotlight on an Artist: Stephanie Bower Copy](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-stephanie-bower-copy/): Meet Stephanie Bower an internationally recognised architectural illustrator, urban sketcher, author and teacher, known for her beautifully observed drawings and distinctive use of perspective, line and watercolour. Based in Seattle, Stephanie has taught sketchers around the world and is the author of several highly regarded books on drawing, perspective and travel sketching.
- [The Great Pencil Debate](https://thesketchingdoc.com/the-great-pencil-debate/): Can a few pencil lines actually make your line work looser? A quick look at when simple pencil structure can help you relax, simplify a complicated scene and draw with more confidence.
- [Spotlight on an Artist: David Drazil](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-david-drazil/): Meet Czech Republic-based architect, artist and educator David Drazil, known for his energetic architectural sketches, clear teaching style and love of drawing buildings by hand.
- [Why I Use Pleinly Watercolour Sketchbooks](https://thesketchingdoc.com/why-i-use-pleinly-watercolour-sketchbooks/): My Pleinly watercolour sketchbook review explores my A4 hot-pressed cotton paper sketchboook, wet washes, layering, lifting and painting across the fold.
- [My First Urban Sketchers Symposium: So What Did I Really Think?](https://thesketchingdoc.com/my-first-urban-sketchers-symposium-so-what-did-i-really-think/): My first Urban Sketchers Symposium in Toulouse—workshops, sketching, stickers, the art market and the atmosphere. So, was it worth travelling halfway around the world?
- [Spotlight on an Artist: Owen Labbé](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-owen-labbe/): Meet Montréal-based artist and urban sketcher Owen Labbé, whose colourful and beautifully detailed sketches capture the character of places around the world.
- [Spotlight on an Artist: Ian Fennelly](https://thesketchingdoc.com/spotlight-on-an-artist-ian-fennelly/): First in a series asking some of your favourite artists the questions you’ve always wanted to ask - and a few you probably haven’t! In the spotlight: Ian Fennelly
- [The Paint Puck CollapsiBowl: A Surprisingly Useful Addition to My  Kit](https://thesketchingdoc.com/the-paint-puck-collapsibowl-a-surprisingly-useful-addition-to-my-kit/): I wasn’t sure this collapsible water bowl would earn its place in my sketching bag. After plenty of use, its clever design and surprising stability have won me over.
- [Escoda Último Evolution: Has it replaced all my other brushes?](https://thesketchingdoc.com/escoda-ultimo-evolution-has-it-replaced-all-my-other-brushes/): A size 16 mop might seem an unlikely choice for the tiniest details but this one has surprised me. After almost a month of sketching, it is the only brush I’m reaching for.
- [How a Walking Boot Led me to Search for the Perfect Urban Sketching Stool](https://thesketchingdoc.com/how-a-walking-boot-led-me-to-search-for-the-perfect-urban-sketching-stool/): After an ankle injury forced me to rethink 7 weeks of travel, I went searching for a sketching stool that was light enough to carry, quick to assemble and stable enough to trust. Here are my first impressions of the Grand Trunk Compass 360
- [The paints I wasn’t planning to buy — and why I’ve switched to Kremer watercolours](https://thesketchingdoc.com/the-paints-i-wasnt-planning-to-buy-and-why-ive-switched-to-kremer-watercolours/): A chance encounter at the USK Toulouse art market turned into a complete change of watercolour palette. Here’s what won me over to Kremer.

## Pages

- [My Social Links](https://thesketchingdoc.com/the-sketching-doc-social-links/): The Sketching Doc Social Links – visit my website, explore workshops and online tutorials, follow me on Instagram and find ink-to final videos and product reviews on YouTube
- [Journal](https://thesketchingdoc.com/journal/)
- [How I teach](https://thesketchingdoc.com/how-i-teach-pen-and-watercolour-sketching/): Being a self-taught artist, I truly believe that anybody can learn to sketch. You don’t need some mysterious artistic gene — you just need the enthusiasm.
- [Contact Patty](https://thesketchingdoc.com/contact-the-sketching-doc/): Have a question about a workshop, retreat or your sketching experience? Send me a message below.
- [About Patty](https://thesketchingdoc.com/about-the-sketching-doc-pen-and-watercolour-artist/): I’m Patty Edge, also known as The Sketching Doc — an Australian pen and watercolour artist, travel sketcher, urban sketcher and teacher based in Tasmania.
- [Journal](https://thesketchingdoc.com/art-materials-artists-and-sketching-gear/)
- [Home](https://thesketchingdoc.com/)
- [Student experiences](https://thesketchingdoc.com/sketching-workshop-testimonials/)
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