urbanart88 (45)in #photography • 9 years agoBall in the the skyWalking the dog on Skegness beach at Christmas, I came across this lovely looking Van Gogh-esque skyline...urbanart88 (45)in #illustrator • 9 years agoChildren's Book - Don't forget to dream!!I have recently finished illustrating my first ever children's book written by my friend and author. A few have been…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoFirst Book IllustrationA couple of watercolour paintings I've recently been commissioned to do for a children's book, it's called "Don't…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoDepicting the mundaneI think for a lot of artists the hardest part of producing work is the struggle in knowing what to paint. When we…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoThe painting and the PugYesterday I was out and about in Sherwood Pines, Notts with my Pug and my other half. Stopped for a cuppa and…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoMore recent sketchbook drawings..My other half is becoming the main feature in my sketchbooks lately.. Blue and black pencil / watercolour…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoIllustrating a Childrens book step by stepA couple of Months ago I was commissioned to illustrate a kids book. I've never done this before so wasn't sure to go…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoThe Missus and The PugA quick pen and watercolour sketch I did of two great parts of my life....urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoHoliday sketchbookLast week I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoSociety paintingHas society ever run you into the ground? Really messed with your mental state with its ideas of what is the right and…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoHoliday sketchYesterday I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoExpressionist piecePhoto editing issues.. Please see most recent blog.urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoTestPlease see new post, photo editing issuesurbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoAn artists journey through Social Media. Now is the time for Steemit!When I was 15 I held my first art exhibition at the local library, this was during the Myspace days when all I was…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoBob the dog!I don't usually draw animals but last year I was commissioned to paint someones dog for her new husbands birthday…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoEquipment for sketching and tips for ‘on site’ drawingListen, keep it simple. When drawing out and about use as little as possible in terms of equipment. I need it to be…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoLacking motivation and keeping a sketchbookAn artist lacking motivation. Sound familiar? It happens to everyone in all walks of life, you lose motivation…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoLine drawingNorfolk coastline. Drawing using just a simple pen line can be very effective. I also find it to be great drawing…urbanart88 (45)in #art • 9 years agoChacoal WomanCharcoal of a Woman, 2012. When I started drawing again regularly (around 2011) charcoal was my go to medium. It's…urbanart88 (45)in #introduceyourself • 9 years ago"The 9 to 5" (introducing post!)Hello! My name's Sam and this is my first ever post on steemit, it's nice to meet you! I am an illustrator and…