by barbara luel | Mar 12, 2026 | creativity, drawing, sketching, Urban sketching |
EN FRANCAIS CI-DESSOUS Last weekend I was hunched over a tiny sketchbook in Strasbourg, happily drawing wonky buildings while my (very patient, non-sketching) friends waited. As my pen zigzagged across the page, completely ignoring the rules of perspective I spent...
by barbara luel | Feb 25, 2026 | creativity, Urban sketching |
There are moments in a creative life that divide things into before and after. Attending the Urban Sketchers Symposium is one of them. If you’ve ever sat down with your sketchbook and thought I wish I could share this with someone who truly gets it — this is...
by barbara luel | Jan 23, 2026 | Urban sketching |
Urbansketching transforms how you see the world—but starting can feel intimidating. Here’s how to build a sustainable practice and embrace the beautiful chaos of plein air work. Start Small, Stay Consistent The secret to a sketchbook habit? Stop aiming for...
by barbara luel | Jan 5, 2026 | creativity, sketching |
As the quiet of January settles in, I find myself drawn again to the comforting ritual of opening my sketchbook—no plans, just a cup of tea, a blank page, and the gentle promise of new beginnings. Each new year brings that rush of hope for creative routines, but...
by barbara luel | Nov 9, 2025 | Urban sketching |
Join me in a fun and relaxed workshop in Portugal from 3rd to 7th September at the beautiful rereat “Sofia in Monsaraz”! Dive into the world of color with fearless, fun exercises that help you master the basics — from juicy textured washes to magical...
by barbara luel | Oct 30, 2025 | Non classé, Urban sketching |
STAGE CARNET DE VOYAGE AU YUNNAN en CHINE Groupe de 8-12 personnes pendant 15 jours sur place.Dates choisies : 15-30 Avril 2026vol : vers Pékin-Kunming。Retour：de Lijiang-Pékin J 1 – Mercredi 15 avril vol : Paris-Pékin-Kunming J 2– Jeudi, 16 avril : Arrivée à Kunming...
by barbara luel | Oct 16, 2025 | Urban sketching |
Do you also face the fear and dread of starting to sketch everyday, afraid to ruin your sketchbook? I’m feeling a lot of resistance lately in my creative work and can’t seem to get going…. My inner critic is louder than ever: I’m overwhelmed by the violence in the...
by barbara luel | Oct 3, 2025 | creativity, sketching |
October has arrived, and with it comes that fresh, autumn energy—perfect for starting (or restarting) a creative habit. October is my favorite season, with the trees dressing up in their beautiful autumn colors! Did you know October is famous for not just one, but two...
by barbara luel | Sep 17, 2025 | creativity |
September is the new January ! I always had that feeling… Must be linked to my school time, but also because my favorite season is coming in Belgium: Autumn, with fantastic Autumn colors… September feels like a fresh start. Summer’s over, and...
by barbara luel | Aug 30, 2025 | Urban sketching |
I just got back the Urban Sketchers Symposium, held in the beautiful city of Poznań, Poland. It was my 4th symposium, after Manchester, Porto (my favorite!) and Amsterdam, and was fantastic as usual. What is the USK Symposium? The Urban Sketchers Symposium is...
