Love this ! I’ve been trying to get a sketchbook practice going again, like a visual journal. I draw with pencil or ink mostly. I would like to have a simple way to add colour but I get overwhelmed with my choices and struggle to limit my materials and palette to a manageable size. Will work it out !
That’s awesome you’re starting your practice again! It’s so tough to start limiting your palette- But I swear, it was the first thing that helped me consistently keep a sketchbook. I hope it helps you too!
Ooo these sketchbook spreads are delightful! I also never used to keep a sketchbook. Recovering perfectionist over here 👋🏼. Something clicked last year though - I started to view them less as a perfect curated book of my work and more as a sketchbook, or journal. The more texture the better! Washi tape, itty bitty envelopes, art I love from other artists, decent drawings I’ve found from long-forgotten sketchbooks? Throw it in there! It is so satisfying to flip through the pages now. I can honestly say that consistently using my sketchbook has completely transformed my art practice and my confidence as an illustrator ✨
Love it!!!!! The more hodgepodge the pages are the better! Letting go of the pressure and having a journal to go to and just be has been a game changer for me too.
It’s beautiful and I’m impressed. It’s also that you must have the nerve to just sit down or stand anywhere and start drawing. And Cait, what I want to know, have you draw the bouillabaisse at that moment? Because I can imagine that it’s not warm anymore when you start eating?
Thanks for this. I've been getting pretty hung up with what to use my sketchbook for lately.
Also, "bull nanny" is such a wholesome swear. I'll be adding it to my arsenal!
Ha! Thanks Jake, happy to help with sketchbooks and wholesome swears!
Your sketchbook looks lovely, Cait! I love how your first rule to start sketching more was “NO horses” 😂
Are all of your tools colored pens like the one shown in the picture? What did you use to make the seagulls?
I used pen and ink for the seagulls!
Love this ! I’ve been trying to get a sketchbook practice going again, like a visual journal. I draw with pencil or ink mostly. I would like to have a simple way to add colour but I get overwhelmed with my choices and struggle to limit my materials and palette to a manageable size. Will work it out !
That’s awesome you’re starting your practice again! It’s so tough to start limiting your palette- But I swear, it was the first thing that helped me consistently keep a sketchbook. I hope it helps you too!
These are lovely!
Ooo these sketchbook spreads are delightful! I also never used to keep a sketchbook. Recovering perfectionist over here 👋🏼. Something clicked last year though - I started to view them less as a perfect curated book of my work and more as a sketchbook, or journal. The more texture the better! Washi tape, itty bitty envelopes, art I love from other artists, decent drawings I’ve found from long-forgotten sketchbooks? Throw it in there! It is so satisfying to flip through the pages now. I can honestly say that consistently using my sketchbook has completely transformed my art practice and my confidence as an illustrator ✨
Love it!!!!! The more hodgepodge the pages are the better! Letting go of the pressure and having a journal to go to and just be has been a game changer for me too.
I love this! I also love to explore with colors and allow myself to be a child on the page, without the fear of things not being perfect 😊
Yes to all this!!!
I love this! This is exactly what I need to hear after taking a month off from drawing/sketchbooking due to moving house. Thank you!
That's wonderful to hear! It's always so hard to get back into it after a break, but you can do it!
It’s beautiful and I’m impressed. It’s also that you must have the nerve to just sit down or stand anywhere and start drawing. And Cait, what I want to know, have you draw the bouillabaisse at that moment? Because I can imagine that it’s not warm anymore when you start eating?
These are lovely, thank you for sharing 💛
Obsessed with your sketchbook spreads 💖📓✏️
All these pages are SO so beautiful. 💕
Really love this, reading about other artists experience and struggles with sketchbooks is an eye-opening experience. Thank you for sharing!!!!
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Excellent idea🎉