by barbara luel | Jun 11, 2026 | creativity |
June is here, and with it that lovely fresh-start feeling of the beginning of summer in Europe — Time for a new sketchbook, a cup of tea, and all the good intentions in the world! But let’s be honest: keeping a daily sketching habit is easier said than done,...
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 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...
