I recently participated in Karen Abend’s Sketchbook Revival. It was a free event with 28 generous teachers sharing ideas for making art in our sketchbooks.
I also did a class with Lewis Rossignol through Carla Sonheim Presents.
So I have taken in a lot of information and ideas about using a sketchbook. And I am starting to appreciate my style of drawing and mark making.
Let me share a few ideas that motivate me:
- From Danny Gregory – Use up those art supplies – don’t let them be precious
- From Carla Sonheim – Look more at the things I want to draw – notice the shapes, lines, etc
- John Muir Laws – Count and observe and record like a scientist, in a curious way.
- Play with sticks and ink from Helen Wells
- I am willing to sit and listen for my daily message and write it in my sketchbook – thanks to Jessica Swift.
- I love to “mess up” my sketchbook as encouraged by Lewis Rossignol.
If you are looking for support and encouragement and an online printmaking class, then check out the current classes.
