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 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 | 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 | Apr 18, 2025 | creativity, sketching |
I received a great list from “the sneaky artist”, about why people don’t start or don’t finish drawings, and adapted it a bit to fit my problems : Why People Don’t Start There is not enough time, they think They are not good enough and the drawing will be...
by barbara luel | Mar 15, 2025 | creativity |
Have you ever enthusiastically opened your sketchbook, pencil ready for action, only to find your brain has suddenly decided to take an impromptu vacation? Zero ideas, zilch inspiration—it’s like your inner artist packed its bags and vanished without warning!...
