How to sketch freely. Say goodbye to perfectionism

[@RobinHartJones]

Getting rid of my fear of not getting it 'perfect' was my biggest issue. I was scared to paint then would ruin the painting trying to get it right. I started doing very quick sketches using a fountain pen and not caring if the lines were straight or I had to add a second line. Then I applied the colours loosely wet on wet , letting them spread into each other. Quite frankly, I enjoyed the process more and liked the end results better. It gives the scene a certain charm.

[@seethelines]

Amen to that! I come from an architecture design background so it's been a journey of filtering that perfectionist tendency whilst having systems for line weights and such for depth and dynamics

[@robertcook2572]

Being inspired by what you see and not enslaved by it is the hardest lesson to learn, in my opinion

[@dogwalker1963]

To draw on a painting, IN INK without pencil first, is AMAZING and so daring! It worked and is a beautiful piece of art.

[@normabishop2693]

I was at that exact location last September. Your sketch brought back all the vibrancy and surprise of the magic found down any street in Lisbon. Great insight into the process!

[@seethelines]

Wonderful to hear ! Thanks for kind words. This place sure had an impact on me as I'm back to live here

[@lindathaxton1994]

Beautiful - thank you for sharing 🙏

[@sultansultanov3126]

Absolutely amazing! Simple and really beautiful!

[@seethelines]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Brilient and inspiring too.😊

[@sandrogiorgetta217]

Nice work! I like the technique! Well done!😊👍👋👋👋

[@roguesodyssey]

You're super talented! What a fun adventure.

[@MrPaddyF]

This is amazing! Hope you getting a lot New followers to share This with.

[@seethelines]

Well after some time now this video is getting some views and follows! Thanks a lot

[@leonidasspanos20]

Wow!! Beautiful work! Very inspiring too!

[@seethelines]

Thanks a lot !

[@deannerader6527]

Great video! Love the watercolor and ink!

[@FreeSpokenOne]

Nicely done! I enjoyed watching your process, thanks!

[@seethelines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidtrujillo993]

La calidad del vídeo me impresiona mucho varias tomas que ayudan

[@bine9526]

Thank you a lot. It is wonderful.

[@cat-annechats5362]

Nice

[@CatwellArt]

Thank You so much for the lovely video! :) Lisboa is really inspiring for sketching! My question is how do you deal with distractions, while painting outside?

[@seethelines]

Good question! @catwellart ! As in people? Let them have their moment then respectfully say I'm working and have to focus. When rushed with time like the shadows and sun light the time limit sort of bulldozes the distractions

[@CatwellArt]

@@seethelines Thank you! Yes, people, all kind of noises too. Although I have to admit that people I've met have been respectful. Yes, the light changes so drastically sometimes.

[@Angela27red]

Can you explain your setup outside?

[@antoniomonteiro1203]

Trying to be constructive, you could use a "fado" music instead of an arabic one. It would situate any one immediately in Portugal and especially in Lisbon. Love the sketch. Cheers!

[@seethelines]

I guess this plays on the moorish theme as this location is that. Also it's tough to find Fado music as copyright free

[@cymbidiumm]

Can you share a link? Even if it's not copyright-free, I'm curious about what you have in mind

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Music is too loud, whatever it is. Competes with his voice.

[@seethelines]

start here at 1:46 , there is no more intro music. Thanks for your input@@user-pd7il3xz5j​

[@seethelines]

Thanks for the input Antonio! Cheers.

[@sultansultanov3126]

Absolutely amazing

[@etoileblue]

❤

[@pathwithin8856]

Bloody awesome mate! Bloody awesome 👏

[@seethelines]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CharVillena]

Thank you for sharing your process, Alán! 😊 It turned out beautiful! Do you have any recommendations for fountain pens?

[@seethelines]

Hey! Glad you enjoyed. I use Sailor fude nibs and I'm sponsored by Esterbrook.

[@stevesargant5041]

I’ve always been a ‘doodler’ nothing special, but I’ve always wanted to sketch & paint. Not sure I’d have the balls to set up in a busy plaza or street to do it though. Even though I’m getting on a bit in years i found this video encouraging because of its simplicity so I’d like to thank you.

[@pplsmyl]

very free, very nice.🙂

[@seethelines]

Siiii still something to be intentional about every sketch . I tend to go back into my super detailed roots

[@toke7560]

Wow, fantastic.

[@seethelines]

great! let me know if you sketch it :)

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Berry inspirational thanks for sharing😊

[@seethelines]

Thanks for watching!

[@temmert45]

Great Job!

[@seethelines]

Thanks!

[@avibongo]

Very impressive and thanks for sharing.

[@seethelines]

Thanks for watching!

[@edvardaskartanovic3732]

👏

[@seethelines]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@cubicuara]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@KyleXLS]

beautiful artwork. could you link where you got your rings from? etsy?

[@seethelines]

Thanks! Found them in my travels in Thailand.

[@lauramaravillas1534]

How long did this sketch take you to complete?

[@seethelines]

About 2.5 hours