Makings and Musings

Makings and Musings I draw every day and teach others to do the same. In online courses and my creative community.

with Makings and Musings I run creative courses, workshops and host a creative community. You can also find my illustration work here, buy originals and prints in my shop and view my portfolio.

06/10/2026

Ad | When you paint out and about, you need materials that are easy to use and can do more than one job. Watercolour pencils are a great example, because they work on any kind of paper. I also love using markers, and I like to mix and match.

For this travel sketchbook page I used STAEDTLER watercolour pencils, big brush pens and a blending medium. I worked from large shapes to small details, and the page has a little bit of shimmer too ✨

What would inspire you to create an artwork around the theme of “around the world”? 🌍 I’d love to hear in the comments!

Want to take part? Join the and share your own creative take on this year’s theme 🎨

You can find all the details on how to enter at staedtler.com

The Autumn Creative Reset runs for two weeks, in which I will help you to start using those art materials and fill your ...
02/10/2026

The Autumn Creative Reset runs for two weeks, in which I will help you to start using those art materials and fill your sketchbook pages with them!

You do not need to be good at drawing to start a sketchbook. You just need to be a little bit curious and willing to mak...
30/09/2026

You do not need to be good at drawing to start a sketchbook. You just need to be a little bit curious and willing to make a mess of the first few pages. That is exactly where every sketchbook, including mine, begins.

A look at what is ahead this week. The Autumn Creative Reset is open for sign ups, Sketchbook Circle has a full month of...
28/09/2026

A look at what is ahead this week. The Autumn Creative Reset is open for sign ups, Sketchbook Circle has a full month of October sessions planned (the Theme is Cozy and Calm this month) , and Thursday a line and wash still life class. Thank you for being here for all of it.

let me know if there is something you'd like to know more about 🥰

27/09/2026

This is one of the techniques I teach in my sketchbook circle.

26/09/2026

Let’s make autumn your most creative season yet!

25/09/2026

Let’s start using all the art materials from the back of the drawer, the ones forgotten, unused or sometimes left on purpose because we don’t know how to use them. Join the autumn creative reset and I’ll show you how to make this season your most creative yet!

Comment RESET and I’ll dm you a link to get some more info.

24/09/2026

During my Autumn Creative Reset we are going to have a close look at the materials that we forgot to use/ are too scared to use and we are going to fill our sketchbook pages! Let me know if you like to know more, I can send you the details

The autumn Creative Reset is two weeks of art. We are going to dust off those art materials that we have not used for ag...
23/09/2026

The autumn Creative Reset is two weeks of art. We are going to dust off those art materials that we have not used for ages and make time to play with them. I am going to share my tips and tricks on how to start a sketchbook and teach you why Autumn is the perfect time to sketchbook!

21/09/2026

This October we are going to dust off all unused art materials and see how we can incorporate them into our sketchbook pages!

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