When you really stop and think about it, people are just shapes!
In this TidBit, I’ll show you a quick and approachable way to sketch a person in your journal—perfect for travel journaling and everyday scenes.
The basic steps are simple:
1️⃣ Paint an upside-down U
2️⃣ Paint a trapezoid and give it arms
3️⃣ Paint a circle
Optional additions:
👉 Add a horizon line
👉 Paint in shadows
👉 Use a 005 Micron to draw in details once the paint is completely dry
When we’re travel journaling, we want to spend most of our time exploring—but inevitably, we find ourselves sitting on a park bench or at a café. Those quiet moments are the perfect time to update our journals and capture the people around us.
I painted this page in just 7 minutes. Practice this technique now, and on your next adventure you’ll have it tucked away—ready to pull out whenever the moment calls for it. After all, you never know who you’re going to meet when traveling!
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