iPad Artist, Urban Sketcher

...and nice guy + gadget geek, some might add. Well, those are some of the better things Rob has been called. Making art on location on his iPad Pro, also known as urban sketching, is what he is most known for, and is what he loves doing whenever possible. There's nothing like the alchemy of being in one spot, absorbing the details of what's happening around him, then capturing the essence of what he sees and feels on his (digital) canvas.

Start Something New - Apple HK

In 2015, Rob was invited by Apple Hong Kong to demo and share his work in conjunction with Apple's global Start Something New campaign.

Let Creativity Soar

In 2016, Rob was again invited by Apple to demo and speak at an event to share his creative workflow and experiences with commissions as an iPad Artist.

Urban Sketchers Symposium Manchester 2016

For the past couple of years, Rob has also been invited by Urban Sketchers to run workshops and activities centering around the use of iPads and Procreate for on-location sketching.

iPad Creative Workshops in schools

Rob has also begun offering workshops in schools that wish to explore the many creative uses of an iPad Pro. He shows participants the power of Procreate for artistic expression, as well as how the iPad Pro can replace laptops and desktops for many users.

Upcoming Workshops

Keen to learn with Rob? Here's the latest in workshop info. Stay tuned for 2019 workshop announcements soon!

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iPad Sketching Workshop, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Friday & Sunday, 11 & 13 January 2019

The introduction of iPads that work with Apple Pencils has totally changed the landscape of digital artwork. This workshop takes absolute beginners to digital sketching through the paces of understanding Procreate, the best creative app for iPads. A series of demonstrations and exercises help you explore urban sketching, compositions for storytelling, and even learn how your work can go from screen to print.

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Rob has conducted many workshops internationally, largely centered around his experience with urban sketching using an iPad and the app, Procreate.

Here's more information on Rob's workshop schedule, along with details of previous sessions he has conducted.

Workshops

Collaborations

Rob has been invited to collaborate with many brands, and has executed commissions of all kinds, from live-sketching events, creating a celebrity portrait for BMW, and sketching the 39th Hong Kong Film Festival for Moleskine, to designing sets for the stage, and the creation of a multi-story mural for the Madera Hollywood in Central Hong Kong.

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Rob's biggest (literally) project has been the mural on the facade of the Madera Hollywood, Hong Kong

Projects

Browse some of Rob's commissioned works.

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Central, Hong Kong is one of Rob's favorite spots in the city. This is a scene from the Gage Street market.

Art

Here's a selection of artwork by Rob.

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What's that thing on your iPad? Where did you get it? What else do you use? All answers a click away.

Blog

Gear guides and sketch adventures.

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