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URBANART88
@urbanart88
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Artist, illustrator
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Location
England
Website
https://www.samedwardsartist.com/
Created
July 26, 2017
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urbanart88
photography
2018-01-08 21:03
Ball in the the sky
Walking the dog on Skegness beach at Christmas, I came across this lovely looking Van Gogh-esque skyline...
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urbanart88
illustrator
2018-01-08 20:47
Children'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 printed and it should eventually get publish in 2018, so looking forward to reaping
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urbanart88
art
2017-11-24 13:00
First Book Illustration
A couple of watercolour paintings I've recently been commissioned to do for a children's book, it's called "Don't forget to Dream" and will be published at the end of 2017. It's safe to say that
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urbanart88
art
2017-09-16 20:19
Depicting the mundane
I think for a lot of artists the hardest part of producing work is the struggle in knowing what to paint. When we first pick up a pencil or paintbrush we learn how to draw, we learn perspective, depth
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urbanart88
art
2017-09-15 12:12
The painting and the Pug
Yesterday I was out and about in Sherwood Pines, Notts with my Pug and my other half. Stopped for a cuppa and sketch.. Frasier eyes up the Twirl (don't think so pal!) Here he comes..... Started to rain,
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urbanart88
art
2017-09-08 17:41
More recent sketchbook drawings..
My other half is becoming the main feature in my sketchbooks lately.. Blue and black pencil / watercolour wash Fraiser the Pug and Lyndsay From my recent trip to Lincoln, up 'steep hill' Camping trip to
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urbanart88
art
2017-09-07 15:59
Illustrating a Childrens book step by step
A couple of Months ago I was commissioned to illustrate a kids book. I've never done this before so wasn't sure to go ahead with it so thought I'd share my experience with the Steemit world.. Here goes!
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urbanart88
art
2017-09-02 22:01
The Missus and The Pug
A quick pen and watercolour sketch I did of two great parts of my life....
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urbanart88
art
2017-08-07 17:13
Holiday sketchbook
Last week I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick sketch I did in that pub using watercolour and pen, roughly layering the areas paint down
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urbanart88
art
2017-08-07 16:57
Society painting
Has society ever run you into the ground? Really messed with your mental state with its ideas of what is the right and wrong way to live? What the correct next step for you is. Is this is your life or
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urbanart88
art
2017-08-04 15:49
Holiday sketch
Yesterday I was in a nice pub in the quaint village of Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Here’s a quick sketch I did in that pub using watercolour and pen, roughly layering the areas paint down
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urbanart88
art
2017-08-04 15:22
Expressionist piece
Photo editing issues.. Please see most recent blog.
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urbanart88
art
2017-08-04 15:12
Test
Please see new post, photo editing issues
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-31 18:00
An 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 interested in was looking cool and going to gigs, a few years before the birth of Facebook.
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-30 18:35
Bob the dog!
I don't usually draw animals but last year I was commissioned to paint someones dog for her new husbands birthday which I gladly agreed to. It was my first ever commission so was happy to make a bit of
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-30 10:14
Equipment for sketching and tips for ‘on site’ drawing
Listen, keep it simple. When drawing out and about use as little as possible in terms of equipment. I need it to be quick easy and accessible. I usually like to sketch busy places, train stations, bus
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-29 12:20
Lacking motivation and keeping a sketchbook
An artist lacking motivation. Sound familiar? It happens to everyone in all walks of life, you lose motivation, inspiration and drive. Especially if you’re an artist, writer, musician etc. The lucky ones
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-29 09:25
Line drawing
Norfolk coastline. Drawing using just a simple pen line can be very effective. I also find it to be great drawing practice as it really makes you look at and analyse your subject matter closely and accurately
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urbanart88
art
2017-07-28 10:32
Chacoal Woman
Charcoal of a Woman, 2012. When I started drawing again regularly (around 2011) charcoal was my go to medium. It's the medium I would recommend to people starting to draw/not confident with drawing for
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urbanart88
introduceyourself
2017-07-26 14:49
"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 artist and will be posting mainly pictures of my artwork that I want to share with the online
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