Sketching from Photos

If you find that you can't get out much because the weather isn't good, and you are wondering "what shall I draw?", then why not have a go at this exercise. Get a sketchbook and pencil or pen, and find some photos on your computer. Then give yourself just 5-10 minutes to sketch the photo into your book, just as if you were doing it outside with the view in front of you. By taking just a short time you will be forced into just getting the main elements down, and your sketchbook will soon fill up with fresh looking pictures that you can use for inspiration when you come to paint.