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Flowers and the Timer

Flowers and the Timer

Season 2 Episode 7
27:01
Cobbled Still Life

Cobbled Still Life

Season 2 Episode 8
27:01
Field Equipment

Field Equipment

Season 2 Episode 9
27:01
Fix 'Em

Fix 'Em

Season 2 Episode 10
27:01
Journaling

Journaling

Season 2 Episode 11
27:01
Food

Food

Season 2 Episode 12
27:01
The Monotone

The Monotone

Season 2 Episode 13
27:01
Water Splashing

Water Splashing

Season 3 Episode 1
26:46
Care and Feeding of Equipment

Care and Feeding of Equipment

Season 3 Episode 2
26:46
Trees and Shrubs

Trees and Shrubs

Season 3 Episode 3
26:46
Clouds

Clouds

Season 3 Episode 4
26:46
Water Soluble Line

Water Soluble Line

Season 3 Episode 5
26:46
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Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay

Wax as a Resist

Season 2 Episode 6

John Singer Sargent, and others in the 1800s used a candle stub for wax as a resist. It is perfect for wind on water, bright reflections, and trees against the sky. Can be done in layers, holding each color as you build layers. It is never messy and is archival so you don’t remove it.
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Getting the Point of the Cactus
26:46
Season 4 Episode 13
Getting the Point of the Cactus
Kath sketches a cactus!
Outside in a Parking Lot
26:46
Season 4 Episode 12
Outside in a Parking Lot
This episode’s sketch is done in a parking lot outside!
Props and People
26:46
Season 4 Episode 11
Props and People
Kath herself imitates what a person up close can look like when trying to sketch them.
People Near and Far
26:46
Season 4 Episode 10
People Near and Far
Sketching people In the distance is incredibly easy!
Time to Decorate!
26:46
Season 4 Episode 9
Time to Decorate!
Kath plays with the freedom to exaggerate.
Sketching Buildings
26:46
Season 4 Episode 8
Sketching Buildings
Kath illustrates the change of perspective if your eye level changes.
Stuck Inside
26:46
Season 4 Episode 7
Stuck Inside
Kath shows what to sketch when you can’t go outdoors.
Fear and Fixing It
26:46
Season 4 Episode 6
Fear and Fixing It
Kath talks about the fear of not doing perfect work.
The Permanent Pen, Dilute Paint, and Using a Large Pad
26:46
Season 4 Episode 5
The Permanent Pen, Dilute Paint, and Using a Large Pad
Kath explains how a permanent pen can be used for very quick sketches that still provoke memory.
Journaling
26:46
Season 4 Episode 4
Journaling
Kath explains the difference between a sketch and a journal page, from simple to elaborate instances
Travel Sketching
26:46
Season 4 Episode 3
Travel Sketching
Kath illustrates a different experience when sketching while traveling.
Sketching Equipment and Tips
26:46
Season 4 Episode 2
Sketching Equipment and Tips
Kath demos each piece of equipment, why it is selected and how to use it.
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