work in progress

Thought I would revisit the speed plane that was done as a very quick speed sketch...... spent a bit more time on it, had some inspiration after watching the Chinese Grand Prix done with Sketchbook pro 6 on a Wacom Companion.

Live it Sketch it Share it Autodesk sketchbook express

Autodesk launched a new competition today and the subject is something my students will know how passionate I feel about. Telling a story with a sketch, and I am honoured to be one of the Judges.

From ancient murals and rich tapestries, to modern works of art and eclectic prints, people have been expressing themselves through illustration for centuries.
If you can imagine it, you can sketch it. “Live it. Sketch it. Share it.” design competition invites youth from around the world to tell their story using Autodesk SketchBook Express – a free, fun, and intuitive drawing app – and share it online to inspire millions of people around the world.

Open to youth aged 13 to 24 from over 30 countries  “Live it. Sketch it. Share it.” design competition challenges participants to use the SketchBook Express app’s powerful design elements like layers, shapes, and textures to depict an important moment in their life or represent their cultural influences.

By transforming any desktop or tablet device into a digital canvas, the free app puts over 100 pencils, markers, and airbrushes as well as custom paint color options at your fingertips to digitally doodle and draw – without having to invest in costly art supplies.

Bernie walsh Art for sale

If anyone would like to have some unique art to hang on your wall I have these canvas prints for sale at AU $370 each just contact berniewalsh101@bigpond.com

Year of the Horse sketching

Being the year of the horse in China this year I thought it would be a great topic for some free sketching in Sketchbook pro so after a few demos my students at South East University and Monash university double masters  in Suzhou China had a go and produced some stunning work