Art is about observing, if we can’t find something to sketch we are just not looking.

We tend to overthink or look for the “perfect” scene. Zoom in, or sketch a detail instead of trying to sketch everything you see.

Yesterday I was sitting at Le Cave des Pas Sages – this was my view. A great place to sit and watch people but too busy for a sketch at the moment.

So I zoomed in, if you have a viewfinder it can help.

Then I added people walking by and a person who sat at the cafe, it worked out quite well.

Hope you are finding these tips helpful, and of course I would love to see what you do. On Instagram #thetravesketcher or send an email, it’s at the bottom of my blog.