⭐️ Can Sketchbooks Increase Your Creative Practice and Skills? The short answer is YES! ⭐️
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
- In this video I discuss all the amazing ways that developing a sketchbook practice can help to increase your creativity. I wouldn't be in my current creative climate if I didn't delve in to the wonderful world of skill-building, exploring, and practicing.
I know that a sketchbook practice/habit can sound daunting, but I promise that with a few simple tricks you'll be on your way. I discuss how I was able to develop a habit, and offer tips to get you started.
The artists I discuss are as follows:
- Emma Carlisle: www.emmacarlisle.com
- Sarah Dyer: www.sarahdyer.com
- Emma block: www.emmablock.co.uk
- Frances Ives: www.francesives.com
They are a great resource for inspiration, and are sure to get you itching to start the *first page*!
Please see below the sketchbooks that I suggest (these links are not affiliated - I just love them):
- Moleskin A5 Watercolour Sketchbook:
www.moleskine.com/shop/notebo...
- Moleskin A5 Notebook:
www.officeworks.com.au/shop/o...
- Stillman and Birn Beta Series Sketchbook:
www.amazon.com.au/Stillman-Bi...
If you'd like to reach out, I can be contactable via email: kirstywyattillustrative@gmail.com or via Instagram: / kirsty.wyatt.illustrative
A lot of people go on about how expensive some brands of sketchbooks are, but personally I don’t drink, smoke or gamble so I too like the good ones too😜. It can be our gift to our selves. But if anyone in Australia is looking for a cheapie Derivan makes one that is not bad for about $10. Thanks for a lovely video😊
Thanks for your feedback! Yes, I totally agree - sketchbooks are my ‘vice’ so I do tend to splash out when I can.
I do plan on trying out some others so that I can have more variety to recommend ✨
I use Royal Talens Creations sketch books and they are really good quality and very economical. You can use watercolour in them as long as it isn't washes and wet on wet. They aren't meant for watercolour but I was surprised at their ability to hold up to ,ost of the stuff I throw at them. As a lot of people can't afford moleskin anymore thought it was worth mentioning. Loved your video.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for letting me know about the Royal Talens sketchbook - I’ve heard quite a bit of hype around this! I think I’m going to have to try it out 🙌
Yeah, moleskin is definitely a luxury brand - although because it’s the main one I use I wasn’t able to recommend anything else. I think I may need to do some research - oh what a shame if I have to purchase more sketchbooks to try out 😉
Thanks for your feedback, I really apprappreciate it ✨
I always buy the cheaper sketchbooks I can find, and may try to get better quality paper for special illustrations or some media that uses water. I don't feel like she is encouraging people to get expensive things, she just shows what she uses
Thank you. Yes, I’m only recommending ones that I’ve tested and use daily - I do plan to explore others though 🙌
I saw Klimt's sketches at Neue Galerie in New York in 2017. Klimt drew the composition of The Kiss several times, at least, and every single iteration was so beautiful.
Ah yes, I too adore Klimt’s work. I also love seeing the pre-lim sketches more than the finished piece sometimes. It’s like taking a glimpse into the souls and mind of the artist 🕺🕺
I purchased relatively inexpensive water colour pads and make my own books. A4 paper folded gives a nice size to work on
That's a great idea! 💡🕺
Your art is spectacular. Your faces are wonderful, so real. I was impressed.
Thank you so much 😀 I really appreciate your kind and lovely words ✨🫶
Thanks for sharing! I've recently changed my art practise and have several sketchbooks on the go. Yes it costs more money for better quality paper, but its been 100% worthwhile. It gives me lots of variety so i don't get bogged down or stuck with just the one subject matter. And it's definitely improved my skills a lot withiut fretting about wasting my expensive watercolour paper. Result! 😊
Hi Wendy,
I totally agree with the higher quality materials giving a higher quality finish - it really does make a difference. The way I look at it is I compare the costs to what I would spend on a book for example, which I would read within a week - whereas a sketchbook can last aaaages and improves my practice and skills. So, to me, it’s with the money spent 🤍
Great video however I couldn’t have the pleasure of enjoying your sketch books flipping through.
Maybe you can make a video of sketch books tour ? Where you flip the pages slower we can enjoy seeing your work with a gentle song or something 😊.
Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ll definitely look at creating a sketchbook tour video - I also love watching those to have a nosy and to feel inspired. Wishing you a wonderful week 🤍
I really love the idea of starting a sketchbook with a swatch colour page that is brilliant and yes, I think that would take the fear of ruining the first page away. Thanks for sharing such a great video.❤❤❤❤❤ would love to see a video series, of like a 15/30 day art challenge that we could follow along with you 😊
Yeah, I always do it so I can just be done with the hesitation 🤣 That’s a great idea! I will definitely add it to the list 🕺
Such a lovely, helpful, and inspiring video! So happy I discovered your channel! 😀👍❤️
Oh I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know - I really want to be able to provide some support and insight to whoever is happy to watch and listen. I really value your feedback and kind words ✨🙌
Amazing, I especially love the 3 faces at around 4:15, the colours sparked joy! Your art is so unique and warm, I’m excited to see more
Thank you so much 😀
You're very calming to listen to. Lots of inspiration. Thks.
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks so much for letting me know - I really do appreciate your lovely words. 🤍
It's true. I wish you the very best and I'll be tuning in. Thks. 😀
Always love Journaling 🎉❤ Great inspirational tips. Thks again
Hi Irene,
Thanks so much for your feedback - it means a lot. I’m so glad that I could provide some sort of inspiration to help you along with your practice ✨
Very inspiring and helpful. I do draw or paint daily f or over a year now. It does help and it calming and fun. thank you
You are so welcome! 🤍🤩
Thank you this was helpful and encouraging!!
Thanks Millie! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Hopefully it will build your sketchbook practice 🕺🤍
Very inspiring video, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for the feedback! I’m really glad you liked it and found it inspiring - that’s such a great compliment 🎉❤
I really enjoyed this video. Your voice was very calming and your sketch’s are great thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it - I really do appreciate your feedback 🤍
What a great idea to keep everything together thankyou for sharing 👍
You are so welcome!🙏
your works are amazing
Thank you so much ✨🫶🫶🫶
New subscriber. Thank you for sharing your sketchbook and the supplies that you use. Helps to know what kind of other supplies are out there to try. Sorry others feel you are pushing them on others. You gave some great tips.
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for reaching out and for subscribing! I really appreciate it. I also love knowing what else is out there, so I’m glad that my suggestions are helpful 🙌
Loving your videos! So calm ^_^
Thank you! 😊✨🫶
Lovely work!
Thanks so much Suzanne - I really appreciate your lovely compliment 🤍
Thanks love this video the best
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks so much for letting me know - I really appreciate it 🤍
Ups, I believe you posted this video twice. Just wanted to let you know. 🤗
Thank you for sharing your process!! ❤
Thanks for letting me know! I was having difficulties with uploading last night - that must have been why 😅
Thank you! Inspiring
No, no… thank you for watching! I’m just glad that it’s sparking some inspiration for people ✨✨
I've been using sketcbooks for awhile now. I just finished a 50pg sketchbook, the whole book being elephants drawn with brushpens and white gel pens on toned tan paper. It's one of my favorite completed sketchbooks now. Having a specific theme I think is the best way to go with sketchbooks. Although, most of mine are separated by materials, not specific animals.
I'm a huge fan of Canson's mixed media rough sketchbook. It has 50pages about $15 last time I checked. Ballpoint and brushpens look great on their paper. It falls short for any wet media for me though, you'll definitely need a bleed page.
Thanks so much for the info regarding the Canson sketchbook! And yay for an Elephant themed sketchbook… I’d love to see it!
just found you love it
I’m so glad you’re enjoying my page - I really appreciate you saying so, and I’m so glad you’re here 🕺
Lovely video.
You are so kind 🤍⭐️
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I feel more comfortable with cheap sketchbooks 'cause I'm not "afraid" to ruin expensive paper and I feel totally free to make creative experiments 😅
That’s totally fair enough! I have several different ones on the go with different types of paper and different value - because I can also be a bit scared of wasting the expensive paper. But different papers result in different results 🕺🤍
Please don't encourage to buy expensive sketchbooks, people would be intimidated by it because it's expensive
Hi Kat,
Thanks so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it. I will definitely look at giving some cheaper sketchbooks a go so that I can offer cheaper recommendations ✨✨
@@kirstywyattillustrative I like seawhite of Brighton , they're not expensive but they hold paint well. Enjoyed your tour.
I'm sure there are people who are afraid of messing up an expensive sketchbook. But they shouldn't be! I enjoy high quality. I believe sketchbooks with for exampke Arches paper are more fun because good paper makes it easier to create nice pictures.
What I'm afraid of is more that I mess up a sketchbook in which I already have some paintings I'm happy about. But both is nonsense! One should never be afraid of making art!
@@anjapinkau3737 It's a double edged sword. If you are starting out it's perhaps a good idea to not go high end straight away just in case you don't like it, but cheap materials might hold you back from creating what you love.
@@joedge6142 Was going to suggest Seawhite of Brighton great books in several sizes.