Sketchtraveller

Antarctica – Crossing The Polar Circle

02.03.18 03.09.18Travel

Over 10 years I wanted to go to Antarctica. This February I actually did it. I gained a lot of impressions and experiences and I lost a dream. Since my…

Short Visit In London

21.05.19 21.05.19Travel, Urban Sketching

Not that I need a reason to go to London (For me it is that kind of town one can visit again and again.), but this year there was a…

Church Tower With Tulips

24.04.19 24.04.19Urban Sketching

Usually Easter in the lower Austrian Weinviertel is accompanied by coldness and rain. This year we had the most marvellous spring weather. Ideal conditions for a little sketch while waiting…

Negative Space In Spring

15.04.19 15.04.19Urban Sketching

Last week the USK Vienna meeting happened outside for the first time this year. Although it is getting warmer, my fingers were still a little bit frozen. Therefore, I only…

The Admiral Tegetthoff

11.04.19 11.04.19Urban Sketching

Even if it does not look like one, this is a real urban sketch. I sketched the model of the Admiral Tegetthoff in the Natural History Museum. It was the…

Moonglow – Nice-to-have or Must-have?

27.03.19 27.03.19Tools and Materials, Urban Sketching

I banned Ultramarine Blue temporary from my pallet. Therefor I have room for an additional colour. This free space irritates me and I have to occupy it. Moonglow by Daniel…

The Place Of Many Red Books

14.03.19 14.03.19Urban Sketching

This week the location for the USK Vienna was carefully chosen regarding sketchers like me, who do not like to sketch people. I remain in silence about the gastronomic qualities,…

Daniel Smith Sugilite – It Glitters

13.03.19 13.03.19Colour, Tools and Materials

Recently I mentioned my enthusiasm for Daniel Smith PrimaTek colours. Thanks to that euphoria, I now possess a colour I have no idea what to do with it. Looking at…

Shrove Tuesday

05.03.19 04.03.19Urban Sketching

Today is the highlight and the last day of carnival. Somehow, I doubt that the fools will disappear until the 11th of November.

Travelling With Ink

03.03.19 04.03.19Ink, Tools and Materials

A converter for a Lamy fountain pen holds ca. 1 ml ink. Being en route one has to restrict oneself to manage with that amount. I use document ink by…

Palette – February 2019

01.03.19 04.03.19Colour, Tools and Materials, Urban Sketching

Last weekend was very relaxing. I was listening to my Opera collection – something I have not done for a long time. And I was playing with my watercolours –…

The Museum Of Applied Arts – Again

28.02.19 04.03.19Urban Sketching

Last year February in Vienna was colder than in Antarctica. This year it provided us with some very warm days. It was possible to sketch outside during lunchbreak. Yes, it…

MAK – Inner Courtyard

21.02.19 04.03.19Tools and Materials, Urban Sketching

I sketched a part of the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) last year using a smaller sketchbook (Stilman & Birn, Beta, A5, hardbound). In the meanwhile I use a bigger…

Tea During Lunch Break

19.02.19 19.02.19Urban Sketching

Most people drink tea during lunch break, I sketch it due to various reasons. Cups and teapots are a popular but for me very complicated theme. I have to practise.…

Pantherinae in the Natural History Museum

14.02.19 15.02.19Urban Sketching

USK Vienna meeting in the museum. Sketching there is rather comfortable but it this museum is awfully gloomy. It is very difficult to realize details of the exhibits. No birds…

Sweet Tasting

12.02.19 13.02.19Urban Sketching

Vienna is famous for its desserts and tortes. That is not sweet enough for me. I need more, I need chocolate! As with wine, the assortment is huge. Fortunately there…