FAQ: What do I do when my sketch remains to be moist…

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..and it’s time to maneuver on?

Easy – I simply put a pen or two in my e-book to prop it open. I can then put the sketchbook in my bag or carry it in my hand.

I exploit clips or elastic bands to carry the pages in place, and if just one web page or the double-page unfold remains to be damp, I’ll add ethextra safety of some paper or card.

I’m steadily requested about this difficulty in my SketchingNow programs, so I assumed it might be helpful to have a weblog publish to hyperlink to sooner or later. It’s a lot simpler to know whenever you see a photograph than having to explain it!

Two further ideas:

1. I sometimes use two pens for a softcover e-book however solely actually wanted one pen on this case as I’m now utilizing a hardcover e-book. (By the way in which, that is an A4 sketchbook. I have to inform you why I’m utilizing it, however I’ll share extra about this determination subsequent week. So keep tuned!)

2. As a result of I exploit Alpha paper and blot my brush earlier than utilizing watery washes (one thing I clarify inside my Watercolour course), my sketches dry fairly rapidly right here in Sydney. For those who use lots of water and/or 100% cotton paper, your sketches will stay damp for longer.

What do you do on this scenario? I’d love to listen to another ideas within the remark part under.

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