There’s a certain amount of practice (and a little bravery!) required to pull everything out and paint in public. So instead, I’ve decided to work on my travel journal at home – but with a twist. I’m using only my travel watercolour supplies so I can get better acquainted with them for next time.

This painting holds a special place in my heart. Over the course of June, I must have painted it about 20 times, each time tweaking and...