Sketching is about capturing the essence of something. They can be done quickly and with relatively little equipment. Completed or partially completed sketches can be taken home and developed further in the studio, used for reference for future works, or just be kept as a sketch journal. Words can be added to, as well as notes on colours or anything else that sparks interest.

Artists use sketchbooks for many reasons. They usually have several on the go, stick all sorts of things they collect in them, as well as sketch, paint and doodle on the pages. This makes them delightfully colourful, messy, and crammed with ideas and collected treasures. Some of mine over the years have had to be reinforced with duct tape to keep the spines together!