Whilst the drawings shown here are analogue—completed in sketchbooks, mid-journey—the colour is added digitally shortly after, using simple processes in Procreate. These techniques are as responsive and instantaneous as working directly in the sketchbook itself.
There’s something satisfying about this blend of traditional and digital—preserving the spontaneity of a pen-on-paper sketch while introducing layers of controlled colour in a way that still feels direct and immediate.
These raw sketchbook spreads were first shared on Instagram, presented in a way that became my go-to method for some time. Using a small collection of coloured cards and the light from my desk lamp, I could quickly photograph each sketchbook page—often within minutes of arriving at work. The process was simple but effective, allowing me to share my drawings almost as soon as they were made.
There’s something about that instant, unfiltered way of working that runs through much of my practice. Whether sketching on the move, adding colour digitally, or documenting work in a stripped-back, efficient way, I always seem to return to approaches that feel direct, spontaneous, and true to the moment.
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