sketching
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɛtʃɪŋ// UK //skˈɛtʃɪŋ// sketch·ing
n. the activity of drawing a quick, simple picture of something. It is often done to capture an idea or a scene before making a more detailed version later.
n. the act or practice of creating a preliminary, rough drawing that lacks detail. Often used to describe the initial stage of a visual art project or a quick observational study.
She spends her weekends sketching in the park.
The architect spent the afternoon sketching several different layouts for the new community center.
While the final oil painting is world-famous, many critics find his preliminary sketching more evocative, as it captures the raw energy of the subject with minimal strokes.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund to describe the hobby or professional activity.