# Art History
Colour on Location: Limited Palettes, Spot Mixing, and Memory
Comparative studio notes on colour strategies for on-location painting and visual notes:…
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# Composition & Style
Measuring Proportions: Sight-Size, Thumb Measurement, and Grids
A practical comparison of three proportion-measuring methods: sight-size, thumb measurement, and grids.…
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# Daily Practice
Notational Marks: Combining Text and Drawing in Visual Notes
Studio notes on mixing brief written notes with drawings. Approaches for using…
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# Color & Materials
Portable Setups: Pocket Sketchbook Layouts Compared
Comparing compact sketchbook layouts for fieldwork: single-image pages, multi-panel thumbnails, and annotated…
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# Daily Practice
Ink Wash or Dry Media: Choosing Tools for Field Value Studies
A comparative look at using ink wash and dry media for quick…
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# Color & Materials
Gesture Lines and Slow Observation: Balancing Speed and Care
A studio note comparing quick gesture drawing and slower, measured observation. Exercises…
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