Switzerland (Schaffhausen)
Silvia Todesco
Silvia is at home in the natural sciences and works as a chemistry assistant at a high school. Her second passion is designing with and without computers. Drawing is a very sensual experience for her, so she loves different materials, papers, colors and techniques. Since 2017 she has been intensively involved in urban sketching, founded the Schaffhausen Sketch Group, runs a blog and occasionally offers workshops.
Website/Blog | Instagram | Facebook
Language skills: German, English
Time is often (too) short for an elaborate drawing, but a quick line sketch can be easily brought to life with soluble ink and a water brush. Ink and water allows as to effectively create shadows and dark areas on the paper. An efficient technique for minimalist urban sketchers.
Material:
- Sketchbook or sketch paper
- Fountain pen with water-soluble ink in your favorite color
- or fineliner/ink roller with water-soluble ink
- Water brush or medium watercolor brush with fine tip/water container
- Fineliner waterproof
- Dark watercolor paint (Paynes Grey, Indigo, Sepia)
