Alexander Stanton
@thewormling.bsky.social
I’ll have to look into that. Thanks.
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I’ll have to look into that. Thanks.
Another watercolour gesture (5 min - Croquis Cafe):
February 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Another watercolour gesture (5 min - Croquis Cafe):
Today’s Figuary gesture sketches (1-2 mins):
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Today’s Figuary gesture sketches (1-2 mins):
Clothing studies (Pinterest reference):
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Clothing studies (Pinterest reference):
Watercolour gestures (3 minutes each):
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Watercolour gestures (3 minutes each):
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Here you go. It’s a paid subscription, but the references are great. Would love to support independent models more but I’m super short of cash at the moment, so this feels like good value for money for now.
Here you go. It’s a paid subscription, but the references are great. Would love to support independent models more but I’m super short of cash at the moment, so this feels like good value for money for now.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Here you go. It’s a paid subscription, but the references are great. Would love to support independent models more but I’m super short of cash at the moment, so this feels like good value for money for now.
Here you go. It’s a paid subscription, but the references are great. Would love to support independent models more but I’m super short of cash at the moment, so this feels like good value for money for now.
Watercolour figure (takes a while to appear). Ref - Croquis Cafe:
February 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Watercolour figure (takes a while to appear). Ref - Croquis Cafe:
Today’s gesture sketches (1, 2 + 5 minute):
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Today’s gesture sketches (1, 2 + 5 minute):
PS. However hard I try, spelling mistakes happen. Instead of deleting this and trying again I’m leaving them in. You get what I mean.
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 AM
PS. However hard I try, spelling mistakes happen. Instead of deleting this and trying again I’m leaving them in. You get what I mean.
Maybe I’m being naive, but this means something to me and I’m sure it means something to you.
So put your passion and pain on the whatever canvas you choose. It’s why it’s there. It has utility. It’s not about profit or mastery, but expression and presence. Get weird, get messy, get started.
So put your passion and pain on the whatever canvas you choose. It’s why it’s there. It has utility. It’s not about profit or mastery, but expression and presence. Get weird, get messy, get started.
February 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Maybe I’m being naive, but this means something to me and I’m sure it means something to you.
So put your passion and pain on the whatever canvas you choose. It’s why it’s there. It has utility. It’s not about profit or mastery, but expression and presence. Get weird, get messy, get started.
So put your passion and pain on the whatever canvas you choose. It’s why it’s there. It has utility. It’s not about profit or mastery, but expression and presence. Get weird, get messy, get started.
Here’s your daily remainder to make something.
Doesn’t have to be good. Doesn’t have to end up here. Just make something.
Regardless of your craft, to create is an act of love, acceptance and positivity - all things we need more of I think.
Doesn’t have to be good. Doesn’t have to end up here. Just make something.
Regardless of your craft, to create is an act of love, acceptance and positivity - all things we need more of I think.
February 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Here’s your daily remainder to make something.
Doesn’t have to be good. Doesn’t have to end up here. Just make something.
Regardless of your craft, to create is an act of love, acceptance and positivity - all things we need more of I think.
Doesn’t have to be good. Doesn’t have to end up here. Just make something.
Regardless of your craft, to create is an act of love, acceptance and positivity - all things we need more of I think.
Ref - Croquis Cafe
Pens - Pentel Sign Brush Artist + Pocket Brush
Pens - Pentel Sign Brush Artist + Pocket Brush
February 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Ref - Croquis Cafe
Pens - Pentel Sign Brush Artist + Pocket Brush
Pens - Pentel Sign Brush Artist + Pocket Brush
Second page of the same session - 1-5 minute gestures:
February 1, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Second page of the same session - 1-5 minute gestures:
Refs - Croquis Cafe
Pens - Pentel Art brush/Sign Brush Artist
Pens - Pentel Art brush/Sign Brush Artist
February 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Refs - Croquis Cafe
Pens - Pentel Art brush/Sign Brush Artist
Pens - Pentel Art brush/Sign Brush Artist
First marks of the month - 15/30 second gestures sketches:
February 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
First marks of the month - 15/30 second gestures sketches:
It’s free to download with a paid option if you’d like to support the creation of future projects like this.
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully see you around.
Much love, Alex.
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully see you around.
Much love, Alex.
February 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
It’s free to download with a paid option if you’d like to support the creation of future projects like this.
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully see you around.
Much love, Alex.
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully see you around.
Much love, Alex.
I’ve poured so much time and love into this project, so I sincerely hope you enjoy it. And if you do, sharing, reposting and commenting would be greatly appreciated.
February 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
I’ve poured so much time and love into this project, so I sincerely hope you enjoy it. And if you do, sharing, reposting and commenting would be greatly appreciated.
My aim is to put something positive and honest into the world. Celebrate human error and the process alongside answering the questions of how and what I practice on any given day.
February 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
My aim is to put something positive and honest into the world. Celebrate human error and the process alongside answering the questions of how and what I practice on any given day.
This month’s artbook is now available to download from my Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (link in bio).
It’s a warts and all document of everything I created during January 2026, and features my recent exploration of colour, figure and line over 240+ pages.
It’s a warts and all document of everything I created during January 2026, and features my recent exploration of colour, figure and line over 240+ pages.
February 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
This month’s artbook is now available to download from my Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (link in bio).
It’s a warts and all document of everything I created during January 2026, and features my recent exploration of colour, figure and line over 240+ pages.
It’s a warts and all document of everything I created during January 2026, and features my recent exploration of colour, figure and line over 240+ pages.
Another Copic self-portrait. Not as happy with this one, but it’s all good fun.
It features in my downloadable artbook which is now available from Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (links in bio):
It features in my downloadable artbook which is now available from Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (links in bio):
January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Another Copic self-portrait. Not as happy with this one, but it’s all good fun.
It features in my downloadable artbook which is now available from Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (links in bio):
It features in my downloadable artbook which is now available from Patreon, Ko-Fi, Gumroad and Bandcamp (links in bio):
Here’s the accompanying sketchbook tour: youtu.be/vsI338MCvKc?...
January 31, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Here’s the accompanying sketchbook tour: youtu.be/vsI338MCvKc?...