Let’s get rid of that blank page

Where I share a few ideas and examples for under paintings

I have really enjoyed using under paintings in my urban sketches lately. Mainly for four reasons:

1. It get’s rid of the blank page, so starting the next sketch is just that tiny bit less intimidating.

2. It helps me to make some important decisions early on in the sketch, mainly the composition and my colour choices. It is so much easier to choose colours when…