Filmed in his home in Shropshire, England, James Wade revisits old sketchbooks from his schooldays as he was developing his incredibly detailed and precise drawing style.
Despite the proliferation of computer renders, James Wade still hand-drafts all his work in order to maintain that special connection between the client and his work.
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Kim Wilkie
Unlike many architects, the work of a landscape architect can take many decades to realise, as trees grow and the landscape matures. Therefore, for landscape architect Kim Wilkie, the sketch is not only a window into the future but also an opportunity for the designer to capture the essence of a
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Catherine Hennessy
One of Britain’s most avid drawers, Catherine Hennessy can never resist scribbling down an idea or a sight she sees from the bus. As a result, her workshop is a treasure trove of diaries, books, sketchbooks and scraps that are the product of a life spent drawing.
A riot of vibrant colours and q...
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Robert Barnes
For Robert Barnes the sketch is a tool for communication - be it with a student, a client or even a group of Indian kids.
In this episode, discover how sketching can be a way into different cultures and styles and the surprising benefit of the ability to draw upside down.
