Don't Forget Your Sketchpad!

Now the holiday season is upon us and suitcases are being packed all over the UK, here is a little reminder, "Don't forget your sketchpad." Holiday times are one of the few occasions that we can sit somewhere beautiful or interesting and have the time to draw what is around us. I love taking a small sketch pad and drawing wherever I go. I have gradually gathered a book full of holiday memories that's much better than a souvenir. If you are taking children with you, pack a sketchpad for them and draw together, you may be amazed at what they produce and may provide them with a hobby for life. Don't worry if your drawings aren't perfect, (a lot of mine are pretty poor) just enjoy doing them and every so often you'll get a "gem".