Drawing is a creative and enjoyable hobby. However, its, it’s easy to run out of ideas! That’s why I did a Top 100 Drawing Bloggers post.
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We are celebrating those fantastic and hard working Drawing bloggers that give us so much inspiration and joy and help us further our artistic pursuits. Thanks again to everyone who given their suggestions, we appreciate it! Show your support for all these fantastic, hard-working Drawing Bloggers.
I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on Feb 28,2024.
Table of Contents
- Sketching Blogs
- Watercolor Drawing Blogs
- Pencil Drawing Blogs
- General Drawing Blogs
- How To Draw Websites
- Sketching Tutorial Websites
- Drawing Youtube Channels
- Best Company/Art Suppliers Blogs
Best Sketching Blogs For Drawing Inspiration
Seeing Thinking Drawing By Frank Ching
About Seeing Thinking Drawing: Frank Ching is an Asian-American professional artist, who was born and raised in Hawaii. Frank only began drawing later in life. He worked in the military, and in Architecture before he finally turned to drawing and began teaching at Ohio University in 1972. He is now retired, but continues to draw, write and does the occasional drawing workshop. On his blog, he shares his thoughts and musings, as well as his latest sketches.
What He Specializes In: Frank specializes in sketching, usually with fountain pens. As he worked in Architecture for many years and did a degree in Architecture at university, it would make sense his preferred subjects are buildings and urban landscapes.
What We Love: Frank is an excellent artist, he is talented when it comes to making sketches with perspective, and his drawings never seem flat, they have depth. His style is distinctive, and his writing makes for a good read. As well as sharing his sketches, he often shares tips on how to sketch buildings, making the designs seem three-dimensional, and tricks on perspective. These may be beneficial to put to use in your drawings.
Mostly Drawing By Ed
About Mostly Drawing: Ed is a photographer who lives in his hometown of Bath, The UK. He has been a photographer for many years. In March 2011, Ed started sketching and has immensely enjoyed it ever since. He often participates in drawing challenges and aspires to share a few sketches a week on his website. On his blog, Ed shares his drawings and sketches, his thoughts on his art, and music and books he enjoys.
What He Specializes In: Ed loves to draw and sketch, doing it as often as he can. He draws and adds details with pen, specifically a bamboo dip pen. Ed then finishes it off with watercolor wash. He mostly focuses on color sketches, but sometimes does black and white. Ed’s subjects of choice are urban life, cafe scenes, people in various situations, as well as inanimate objects, and portraits.
What We Love: Ed’s drawings subjects are vast and varied, and he is excellent at whatever he decides to sketch. His thoughts on his art are interesting to read, and the fact that he often links to a song that goes well with the piece of art makes for an entertaining viewing experience. He frequently posts, which is excellent, as there is more of his fantastic art to view.
Liz Steel By Liz Steel
About Liz Steel: Liz Steel is an Australia artist and architect, based in Sydney. A friend introduced her to sketching by giving her a sketchbook as a gift, and she has been hooked on sketching and painting ever since. She loves to travel and has done so overseas extensively, capturing the world and her life around her as she goes. On her blog, she shares news and stories of her latest escapades while traveling, and of course, her most recent sketches, drawings, and paintings.
What She Specializes In: Liz specializes in sketching with ink, and going over it with wash. While that is the primary medium she focuses on, Liz says she likes to experiment with mixed media. These include watercolor, watercolor pencils, pen, and pencil. Her favorite things to sketch are local tearooms, Renaissance/Baroque architecture, and urban spaces. But really, Liz says she likes to sketch anything that catches her eye!
What We Love: Liz puts time and effort into her blog posts, and they make for an engaging and entertaining read. Her sketches capture urban life in beautiful detail, and we love the way she utilizes watercolor wash in some of her pieces. Her website is a pleasure to view, and the fact that she offers workshops, online classes and the occasional tip on art, is a bonus.
Find Liz Steel On Facebook | Instagram
Citizen Sketcher By Marc Taro Holmes
About Citizen Sketcher: Marc Taro Holmes is an American artist, who had a career spanning 15+ years as an art director and concept artist for various corporations. He’s a game designer, having worked on many video games, and of course, a sketcher. Marc has sketched for many years and has published a book on the subject, as well as creating several online classes. On his blog, he shares his latest drawings and sketches.
What He Specializes In: Marc is primarily a sketcher, and he uses pencil and pen, and goes over it with a watercolor wash, or a particular process he called “tinting.” He also does rough sketches in pencil and pen, with no wash. Marc’s subjects of choice are often buildings and urban spaces, but sometimes vehicles, artifact, and portraits. So basically, he’s an all-rounder!
What We Love: He is a skilled sketcher, often even the sketches he does in a small amount of time look fantastic! In his blog posts, he explains the process of making his art. He also has several instructional courses on his website, worth a look. (This site is no longer active, but all the great content is still available.
Sketch Away By Suhita
About Sketch Away: Suhita is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, who loves to sketch. She loves to go on sketch crawls, draw the world around her, share what she knows, and take photos. On her blog, she shares her news, her latest sketches, and photos she has taken from around where she lives.
What She Specializes In: The mediums Suhita uses to create her drawings are ink and pen, and then she goes over them with wash. Suhita specializes in sketches of urban life and things in the urban landscape, such as signs and buildings. She also likes to draw people, the human figure, and people going about their daily lives.
What We Love: Suhita posts quite frequently, and all her posts make for a good read. Her sketches have a rough, edgy design that we love, and she puts a lot of effort into her drawings.
James Richards Sketchbook By James Richards
About James Richards Sketchbook: James Richards is a professional artist from the USA who loves to sketch. He is published author, having written several of them, and he often runs workshops on sketching and drawing. He has been sketching for several years. James is an urban and concept designer by trade. On his blog, he shares news, his latest drawings, some photography and helpful tips and tricks.
What They Specialize In: James is sketcher, so it would make sense that his main medium is sketching. To draw his creations, he uses ink and pen and goes over it with a watercolor wash. He specializes in urban spaces, capturing the essence of human life and activity, in a rainbow of color. He takes pleasure in drawing urban scenes all across the globe, the more full of life, the better.
What We Love: James has a great blog going on there, with many interesting things to read. His art is excellent, capturing human activity in urban spaces in a riot of color. His work is a pleasure to look at. James sometimes posts helpful tips and tricks, as well as explaining his art processes. James also offers online sketching classes, so they’d be well worth a look!
Hudson Rio Design By Hudson Rio
About Hudson Rio Design: Hudson Rio is a professional graphic designer, illustrator, and 3D prototyper. He has been in the profession for many years. He’s done all sorts of work for all kinds of clients, from Autodesk to Hallmark Cards. When he has some spare time, he loves to sketch and discuss his art successes and failures on his blog.
What He Specializes In: As mentioned above, Hudson has had countless experience in the world of digital and 3D art. It would make sense that he focuses primarily on those mediums. He enjoys sketching, both digitally, and traditionally. Most of the subjects of his drawings are designs and sketches of human-made objects.
What We Love: His website has a beautiful minimalist and clean theme. It fits in with his ethos and career choice. His sketches and creations are incredible, detailed and always well designed. He seems to put much thought into his work. On his Instagram, he frequently uploads. Usually the latest amazing project he is working on.
Find Hudson Rio Design On Instagram | Youtube
The Edinburgh Sketcher By Mark Kirkham
About The Edinburgh Sketcher: The Edinburgh Sketcher is well known throughout the city of Edinburgh, Scotland and surrounds. He’s a local hero of sorts. The Edinburgh Sketcher has lived in the town for many years. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that he found an interest in drawing, and he hasn’t stopped since. He loves to sketch, and his favorite subject, is, of course, his beloved town.
What She Specializes In: As made clear in the title, he focuses on Sketching, as that is his pride and joy. He uses many mediums to sketch with but prefers to use pen, ink and graphite pencils. As color plays an essential role in his artwork, he uses watercolor and washes for that aspect. The Edinburgh Sketcher draws all sorts of urban scenes.
What We Love: The scenes he makes capture the hustle and bustle of city life perfectly. He does this with detail, care and a great love of what he does. He’s also involved in his local community.
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Kuitsuku’s Sketch Blog by Krista (Nicholson) Staggs
Krista (Nicholson) Staggs is an avid artist and fan. It would make sense that she combines her two greatest loves. She loves to use many mediums. Krista is passionate about art and helping other people achieve their full artistic potential.
What She Specializes In: She is a digital artist by trade, and she does all sorts of creations with that, but predominantly sketches. She sometimes uses traditional mediums, usually pencil and ink. Krista loves to draw animals.
What We Love: Her drawings are whimsical and playful. Krista has had years of practice, and is excellent at what she does. She also has a beautiful cartoon style, and she talks about all sorts of interesting things.
Sketch Blog Of Joseph Fells by Joseph Fells
About Sketchblog Of Joseph Fells: Joseph Fells is a professional artist and digital illustrator who lives in the UK. He has been an artist for many years. Joseph has worked on many projects and commissions throughout his career. He created his sketch blog to post sketches and personal commissions. Also to challenge himself to keep practicing his craft. He publishes his professional work on his portfolio, JosephFells.co.uk.
What They Specialize In: A mixed bag, Joseph is incredibly talented, he can use all sorts of mediums and uses them well. For commissions, he tends to focus on digital art. But he uses traditional mediums for many projects. Such as pencil, markers, and ink.
What We Love: Joseph has a grasp of many different mediums, but also many subjects too! He posts frequently, and it is always amazing, good quality content to look forward to.
RPG Blues Sketches by Peter Delgado Jr.
About Peter Delagdo Jr. Sketchbook: Peter Delagdo Jr. is cartoonist and illustrator who has worked for all sorts of clients throughout the course of his career. He loves to make cartoons and comic strips while poking gentle fun at society and culture in the process. He posts all sorts of art pieces on his sketch blog.
What We Love: He predominately draws cartoons and comic strips. He uses quite a few mediums to do this, both digital and traditional. He has a gentle, fun sense of humor, and that shows up in drawing he makes. Peter also has a great art style, that suits what he draws perfectly.
Skellington Art Sarah Therese Kellington
Sarah Kellington is a graphic designer and artist with over ten years of experience who tackles the big strategic picture while still keeping track of details. Her portfolio includes large document design, vehicle wraps, branding, and event publicity.
What We Love: Being a graphic designer and artist with years of experience. Sarah’s portfolio features works with brands, designs of documents and she has recently published a book of her ‘Inktober’ prompted illustrations called Mousie and Chicken. The use of simple drawing tools created a very distinct style. Sarah’s other work is very interesting and she clearly has a wide range of artistic talents.
Rob Sketcherman By Rob Sketcherman
Rob Sketcherman is a Hong Kong artist who uses an iPad Pro exclusively to create urban sketching works. Through direct observation, he records life around him
What he Specializes In: His preferred medium is an Ipad Pro, using the app Procreate and sketches anything he sees around him. Whether it’s a building about to be demolished, or a festival in full swing. The results are works full of life, approachable and many can appreciate what he has sketched.
What We Love: Rob Sketcherman’s comics art is fabulous! The skill and knowledge he has about Urban Sketching has led to him giving lectures, workshops and presentations around the world. The exclusive digital medium is interesting in itself and his love of comics as a child certainly shines through many of his works.
Drawing Perspectives By Stephanie Bower
Stephanie Bower is an architect and architectural illustrator by trade. She’s also a sketcher and artist, who runs workshops on both subjects. Stephanie is quite well known in both fields, having won several awards.
What She Specializes In: Belonging to the organization Urban Sketchers, it would make sense that she focuses on sketching. Stephanie prefers architecture and urban scen