Author: Martin Ursell
144 pages

Artists 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. Looks at all types of sketchbooks – their size, theme and purpose.