How to actually FINISH a sketchbook!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- In this video I show you how you can actually finish the sketchbooks that you started. I'll show you some tips & things that I learned along the way :)
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Yes!! As someone with ADHD myself, sticking with anything is HARD! We are always chasing dopamine, but that first euphoria that comes with a new medium, or project, wears off quickly. I've found over the years if I keep several sketchbooks going simultaneously, it really helps. Then I get that dopamine each time I switch projects, and it helps keep me focused better and staying on task.
If you know you have trouble finishing what you start, I think picking a smaller format or a sketchbook with less sheets is less intimidating.
Yeah definitely a good idea 😊
I've never used Gouache, but constantly seeing the style of art you create with it has inspired me to finally order a set. Part of me is telling me to stop trying so many art mediums! But I also keep telling myself this is an exception this time since it's basically just watercolor's opaque cousin. But it's so hard not to jump around and try out everything when it opens up so many possibilities. So I share your sort of admiration of people that can stick to one thing. It would be so much easier, but maybe not very fulfilling. I like when you bring up the subject, because it's something I always have to deal with. I think I'll have a lot of fun when the gouache arrives.
You can stick to certain things and jump around with others! I think having both mindsets is key so you don't get bored but always see progress 😊
I always say I’m crafty not arty... but really, I think I’m just a shopper/collector of craft/art supplies judging from my craftroom purchases 😂😂😂
@@cazkiwinz4300 I started to realize I had a problem myself when one desk just wasn't enough. Step one after organizing your art room: Canvas the entire area for that one tiny art tool that's super essential for the piece your working on.
@@travisnobleart Haha, I have a double room and 4 desks myself and now lament the lack of room for new stuff...... the photos I have of this space when we bought it 5 years ago to today.... shows I started from pretty much nothing to a crammed packed full room that could double as my own fully stocked arts & craft shop.... and I still can’t draw... but... it’s full of “possibility” that I could learn... one day... and I’ll have the right tools for it...... right? 😂
@@cazkiwinz4300 Ah 4 desks sounds nice. I could dream about it. One desk for each medium. Of my two desks, one is inclined so definitely a no for colored pencils on that one. I use it for drawing and ink brushing. The other desk I have is not inclined so I have it for paints, nib pen and colored pencils. Well, when you give each desk a designated purpose you start to get more use out of them.
Oh dear! You were talking about me!! But I’m old! I’m on my 50 and I don’t understand why I do what I do!!!
Glad that I’m not the only one on the market!
I guess we need to keep trying!
The duck and the turtle came out so cool!!
Thank you Devon 😊
I'm sure i have nearly around 100 (or more) sketchbooks under my bed. From little to big ones, different paper and formats. But i have NEVER finished any of them. I usually get stuck around the 20th page or so, some have more and some less tho. I think the one where I've drawn the more i only got to the 150th page and i really want to end it but i can't bring myself to 😭
I am soooo close to completing my first ever sketchobook. Completing things is really not the easiest. At least not with art. I wrote and completed several novels (which still makes me EFFING proud), but my first ever sketchobook? Whoooo!! I compete against my adhd too and I am about to win big time this time :D
Yayy I'm rooting for you! Writing novels is an amazing accomplishment 👏🏼👏🏼
@@VisualMind Thank you! 💜
I love all those dark backgrounds!
Thank you Denise 😊
I suggest you to pace yourself while doing voiceovers for your videos.. Like actually add in pauses when necessary. And also some pleasing instrumental music in the background would help as well. Or else it would create 'listener's fatigue'.
No thanks, I'll create my videos the way I want to. But you go ahead and make different kinds of videos if you please 😊
@@VisualMind that's kind of rude. I agree, I think music might help your videos feel more relaxing.
I love your channel. I put crushing pressure on myself that stifles me so your way of doing things is inspiring. It's simple but fun and very creative. I relate to what you said about trying many things. I sold some art gear thinking I wouldn't need it but never do that! I have many hobbies with projects on the go. I used to beat myself up about it. Now I accept it. I do try to not start another project in that hobby until I finish it. Otherwise I get very down. I feel like I'm not an expert at anything and I get jealous too of ppl like your firefighter friend. Ppl that have ONE thing they channel into. But I'm learning that I'm different and just to accept that. Your channel is cheerful and I think do-able. I drew some sea shells in my book. Now I'm like... Do I have to paint a scene? (bored already) then I thought of what u would do - I'll create some cool wavy lines!! Yay NO PRESSURE! thanks heaps! ❤️
"A jack of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one" 😁
love the colourful duck!😀
love the colourful duck 😀
I loveee your ideas 😍 so beautiful
Thank you so much!!
You and your ideas are amazing mel, you always inspire us to stay creative in art and draw anything with free mind.That is so much helpful for us . Thanks for easy teaching .you are always my favourite art teacher and artist friend also.
Happy Friendship Day in advance, 🙂
I like your paintings,it’s very colorful and so creative 👍🏻
Thank you 😊
YAYYY!
Good
ahh thank you for this
I don't feel the need to finish one sketchbook before starting another. I have several, in different sizes, with different paper, and get to experiment with many combos of paper and media. But if it makes you happy to finish, great.
Good for you 😊
Tank you ❤️
What was the brush that you were using in for the tree's painting at the last part of the video?
i am trying to fill a sketchbook and i have filled like 5 out 150 haha
so this should help...thanks
I'm glad it's helpful 🥰
Wow😲🤩😍
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all the videos in the last weeks seem all the same. no real content. so I unsubcribe now. bye
This is not an airport honey, you don't need to announce your departure ✈️ my content has always been like that 😂