Secrets of the Traveling Sketcher

Inside This Amazing Book, Here Are Some of the Secrets That Will Be Revealed...

Example 1: Turkey, 2014

Pages 36 - 43

I was in this amazing country in September, 2014 following my visit to Greece. This culturally rich country had much to offer to my art as I witnessed unique architectures like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower, to magnificent landforms like the rocks in Cappadocia, which I spent a day in. The Bosphorus Strait was also a great sight for sketching with the skyline of the city lying behind the waters with seagulls, while Taksim, a residential area in Istanbul where I stayed, offered unique sights as well. All these were great inspirations for my sketches and I made many that I was happy about here.

Bosphorus Strait with Blue Mosque and ferry, Istanbul, Turkey

The Istanbul skyline was a real unique feature with the mosques and houses, as well as the occasional ferry passing by.  

This was the original scene where I sat down. It was nearing dusk and the weather was getting colder so I had to hurry up!      

Sketching the Galata Bridge with the lines dangling out from the poles of the fishermen was a unique experience for me as the details were really enjoyable to add in.

The original scene where the waters were a rich blue and these were the houses in front of the Galata Tower in the background.

The Galata Tower and Bridge was an iconic landmark of Istanbul and I couldn't miss sketching these structures!

These were amazing rocks I witnessed in Cappadocia!

These amazing rocks in Cappadocia were a great subject for sketching and I made this in sandy conditions!

This was the original scene taken outside my hotel room, after I have done sketching.

I captured this scene of the hot air balloons above the rocks outside my hotel in Cappadocia on my first morning.

Example 2: Switzerland, 2017

Pages 102 - 111

Picturesque mountain scenes, clear skies and beautiful lakes - these are common scenes found in this amazing country. Home to the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau, two of the world's most popular peaks, the country is covered with snow-capped mountains that are conducive for skiing and hiking. The cities are also neatly arranged, ranging from the financial capital of Geneva to Zürich, and transport systems are convenient and easy to use. Interlaken and its surrounding towns like Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen were great places to view its nature. Spending a week in Switzerland would allow you to unwind and bask in its natural wonders.  

Original photo of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks.

Sketching the Matterhorn in cold weather was not an easy task but I managed to sketch the mountain peak and add in the colors later!

This was the Observatory Tower when I alighted from the train.

The Gornergrat Observatory Tower was found just next to the station and I made a little sketch here of this iconic landmark and added in the colors later. 

The scene just across the jetty in Spiez. 

This sketch was done while I was waiting for the ferry at Spiez. The weather was rainy and I used droplets of blue paint and dark blue paint to depict the rain and gloomy weather.

One of the scenes at Lauterbrunnen captured by my camera.

Lauterbrunnen was a like a fairy land with its picturesque mountain scenes and famous Staubbach Falls. The trees, houses and snow-capped mountains made a great scene.

Example 3: France, 2018

Pages 136 - 145

France is another beautiful country located in Europe. From its artistic and cosmopolitan cities like Paris to exotic islands like Mont Saint-Michel, many adventures await the traveler. The south of France is also a great place to relax, ranging from the town of Cassis and its surrounding towns like La Ciotat and Saint Cyr-Sur-Mer, where visitors can enjoy a peaceful and quiet vibe in the midst of greenery, coasts and great food.