| Traditional Art |

My Sketchbook

I really enjoy working in a sketchbook.

There’s something grounding about putting pen to paper. Right now, I’m rotating between Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917, and the Stillman & Birn Zeta Series.

The Moleskine lays beautifully flat, which makes it a joy to sketch across spreads, though its pages can bleed a bit with heavier inks. The Zeta Series from Stillman & Birn, on the other hand, handles ink and gouache like a champ thanks to its thick paper—though it’s a bit less friendly for double-page work. The Leuchtturm1917 sits somewhere in the middle.

When it comes to markers, brand really matters—I’ve found Letraset tends to bleed less than Copics, though results can vary.

Below is a selection of recent sketches, experimenting with different tools and techniques across these sketchbooks.

Mostly Graphite, Ballpoint pen, Ink and Gouache

Degenesis fanart | Graphite

Degenesis fanart | Graphite

Degenesis fanart | Ink wash

Degenesis fanart | Ink wash

Gulukh | Watercolour, ink & pencils

Gulukh | Watercolour, ink & pencils

Dwarf March | Graphite

Dwarf Patrol | Ink

Dwarf Patrol | Ink

She-Wolf and Cub | Graphite

She-Wolf and Cub | Graphite on toned paper

She-Wolf and Cub | Graphite on toned paper

Young Adventurers | Graphite

Young Adventurers | Graphite

Greentide | Graphite

Plague Doctor | Ink

Plague Doctor | Ink

Squire and Mouser | Graphite and gouache on toned paper

Squire and Mouser | Graphite and gouache on toned paper

Surrounded! | Ink

Chaos Undivided | Ballpoint pen

Chaos Undivided | Ballpoint pen

Adeptus Custodes | Ballpoint pen

Adeptus Custodes | Ballpoint pen

Lunch Break | Graphite

Lunch Break | Graphite

Last Stand | Ballpoint pen

Last Stand | Ballpoint pen

Sabathiel | Ballpoint pen

Sabathiel | Ballpoint pen

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