Sketching Resources

• Introduction To Astronomical Sketching   instructional sketching VIMEO video by Jeremy Perez
• Belt of Venus Sketching Resources  by Jeremy Perez
• Sketching DSO's Using the Mellish Technique by Alexander Massey.
• Mellish Technique Astronomical Sketching video by Alexander Massey (or paste into your browser:​  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeFVBHjsvT4)
• PCW Sketching Notes/Tutorials  by Erika Rix
• Graphite Lunar Sketching Tutorial by Thomas McCague
• Lunar Impressions by John Goss
• Sketching Video Series by Peter Vercauteren
  • ​Video 1 - Preparation:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vkviY1b9Pko
  • Video 2 - Sketching Stars:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cji35zkPIBU
  • Video 3 - Sketching the Object:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f_r2iREoltY
  • Video 4 - Preparing the Sketch on the PC:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nOyxaZXGfwc
  • Video 5 - Stars on the PC:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhymZsiT7Dc
• Sir Patrick Moore Series:
  • “Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction “    by Richard Handy ,  David B. Moody , Jeremy Perez ,  Erika  Rix , Sol Robbins
  • "Sketching the Moon: An Astronomical Artist's Guide"   by Richard Handy,  Deirdre Kelleghan , Thomas McCague, Erika Rix , Sally Russell
  • Solar Sketching: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing the Sun    by Erika Rix, Kim Hay, Sally Russell, Richard Handy
• Astronomy Sketch of the Day  - astronomical sketches by amateur astronomers. This  website is still online and an excellent resource, however no new sketches are being published at this time.
• Astronomy Forums:
  • Cloudynights Sketching Forum
  • Astronomy Sketching Forum​​

Coordinator

Cindy L.Krach, DVM
Haleakala Amateur Astronomers                                                       
P.O. Box 1164
Kula, Maui HI  96790
alastrosketch@gmail.com