In this video Linda shows creative ways to incorporate loose sheets of artwork into a sketchbook for beautifully exciting results.

To work along you’ll need:

• Sketchbook
• Loose sheets of artwork
• Craft knife/ ruler/ cutting mat
• Double sided sticky tape or gluestick
• Basic art supplies

Linda demonstrates a fascinating technique for creating dramatic effects using gouache paint with Indian Ink.

To work along you’ll need:

• Butterfly image to trace shape
• Watercolour paper
• Gouache paint
• Indian ink
• Synthetic round paintbrush for gouache
• Large flat brush for ink

Linda demonstrates how she’s starting a new set of work inspired by butterflies. See how she uses collected images and explores ways of recording visual information in her sketchbook with techniques such as oil and wash.

To work along you will need:

• Images of butterflies
• Sketchbook
• Red and gold acrylic paint
• Solid and regular graphite pencils
• Oil pastels
• Watercolour paint
• Synthetic medium sized, round brush