Thanks for excellent summary of sketchbook kit. I totally agree about limiting the amount you take out and about, keep it easy to grab and carry and you will bring it more often. Only slight difference is I like to have a small cheap sketchbook alongside the better one - the cheap one is ballpoint only and gets me drawing on days when I don't feel like it because it doesn't matter if it's only for 5 minutes and a bit rubbish.
Same. I've started making little sketchbooks out of all different types of paper, and somehow knowing that I'm drawing on a repurposed paper bag lowers the stakes and gets me drawing without being precious about my "good" sketchbook.
I’ve done the Bootcamp - lots if fun! I love Seawhite of Brighton sketchbooks here in the UK - great mixed media paper and I can get hardback in all different sizes but also the the soft cover super lightweight but still great quality paper. Inexpensive too.
When I started it was with a sketchbook and a #2 pencil. Doesn't get simpler than that. My current "go kit" has several pencils, some Microntas, a kneaded eraser, and a makeup brush for graphite blending. I do my painting at home.
Oh Danny! I’ve “known” you for a long time. I know the history of your young married life, and your very first books. In all, I have felt a kinship with you. I am just now discovering you again after many, many years, and am thrilled to be able to join you in your journey, courtesy of the internet . I’ve signed up for a few things, and will be signing up for more. You and your wonderful work are delightful. God bless - Karen
It took me a long time to figure out my sketchbook preferences. Im primarily a watercolor artist, but for quick sketches, i prefer an off-white sketchbook and soft cover. I dont actually like super thick paper for quick sketches. I want the paper to be thick enough that i can use a wash of watercolor but thin enough that i dont feel bad doing practice sketches or writing on it. ❤
Hi! I just finished my first sketchbook in January and immediately started the next one wich was waiting for me a couple of months. I started painting and drawing for my personal joy after many years not doing this. One thing I didn't like about making art was that there are all those finished sheets of art on paper and no good place to have them. Not on the walls, not in a folder. Then I saw sketchbook videos on yt, yes yours too - and I knew there may be a great place for every piece I create. I baught a cheap one with thin writing paper. I started with my watercolour pencils wich I have for 25 years, I got them for christmas when I was young and did draw. I worked with yt tutorials to improve and get ideas. I worked free to see if I get my mind on paper. I gifted myself with 8 halfpans of watercolour, including goldpaint and some horsehair brushes. I started to paint on watercolour paper and glue the paintings in my book. The new book consists of a mixedmedia paper, it drinks gluid colours too quick. So again I use the gluestick. I also baught a bunch of good felttip pens, reactivated my old fountain pen from school... Yes, the artkit forms itselves, according to the owner's needs. Thanks to your videos I soon took my kit outside. I take it wherever I expect some waiting time and it's a great thing to paint while waiting for the doc or for the child to have their appointment over. Or at scoutcamp ehen there is freetime at noon. Or at the public pool. Or elsewhere. Thank you for cheering me up and awaken the joy of sketchbooking/ artjournaling. And one big thing: I learned that it's ok not to be as good as others. It's for my personal joy, not for gallery 😅
I love this channel. I've been wanting to start drawing for years and never have. Just recently, I brought a sketchbook with me to an outing and, rather than pull out my phone, I pulled out my 'book. I barely drew anything, but just starting (half of a potted plant) felt SO good! It felt like stretching a sore muscle. Maybe it should be called a stretchbook? lol Thanks for all you do! Now I want to go look for a small courier bag... Something canvas...
Right now, all I have are colored pencils, and I've been wanting to try colored markers. I almost bought a set last week but wasn't sure which type or brand to get. I swear it's like you knew what was on my mind! Seeing this video has made it a lot easier for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you. You are so motivational. Every time. Love your videos and when I decided to start drawing in 2022, one of your videos was the first thing I watched on youtube and it was very motivational, because I have all those excuses you talk about, to not draw and take a little bit of time for me to do this. Thank you so much. You are an amazing teacher.
Lo haré, y espero que me ayude a mejorar mi estado de ánimo. Dibujo desde que tengo memoria, y siempre me hizo muy feliz, pero dejé de hacerlo. Su vídeo me motivó bastante. Gracias!
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. You are very candid which is refreshing. You are a great teacher. I have really bad anxiety and sketching is such an essential part of my well-being, you are very relaxing and inspirational to watch. Great tips. This helped sooth my worries about which supplies I need. I can hyper fixate on things like this! ❤
My philosophy about sketchbooks is the exact opposite- *_"Leave Stress On The Outside Of An Open Sketchbook"._* That especially means not thinking about making the book "beautiful". I often write that on the first page of a new book to remind myself. Also, for me, leaving stress outside of an open sketchbook means no hardcover books. The intimidation of potentially "messing up" in a "real book" is more than I want to deal with, and I've heard that from many artists.
Hiya Danny, I met you and Koosje a long time ago here in NYC. I think it was a workshop/meetup down near Union Square/Astor place. Sketchbook School is awesome. Not for nothing, I don't know if you have weighed in on "Inktober", it would be great to get your input on that. Over the years, on and off, I have had great results with: for Sketchbooks, the Canson Multimedia XL series. It can handle gesso, gel medium, acrylics, watercolor and collage very well. Anything Strathmore is also great. I've also had luck just trying a few off-brand or generic at random if they were in an interesting size. I've gotten burnt at Staples and they lost my trust as a result, go with Michael's or Blick or similar Hobby Lobby kind of stores. Some people rave about Moleskine, I have been a little disappointed with those. Watercolors- I found the delightful Carand'ache small watercolor crayon set, these are fantastic. You use them like regular crayons, then dip your brush of choice in some water to taste and go to it. Pens: I like the 4 pen set from Faber-Castell/Pitt, and the usual Sakura Pigma Microns. I went through a period of just doing a lot of pencil- the Derwents are very good, and the Grumbacher fixative spritz to go with. Your regular drugstore cheapie ballpoints also work fine. Art Basics is a good line for gesso and gel medium if you are starting off, but if you are in, say, sketchbook #20, maybe a little fancier, the Golden brand is reliable. But, they expire and go bad after a few months, they will break down. So only get your larger size if you are going through a lot of it. Collage paper packs can be fun and inspiring, I like Tim Holz for that. Hope this helps, keep making cool art!!
Your videos are very inspiring. But, another way you forgot to get sketchbooks is to make one yourself. It's incredibly fun even if they're not perfect. The feeling of painting what you have done yourself is wonderful. Have a nice day
How do you clean your aqua/water brushes? I have trouble drying them, they always seem to end up with a musty smell that I’m not sure how to get rid of. Nice video, your tips have helped me a lot, thank you☺
No pencil in your sketch kit? Isn't that the original sketching tool? My graphite pencil collection ranges from a Sketchit brass lead holder to the heavenly Blackwing matte pencil to water soluble graphite. Drawing is the backbone of art. You can never practice enough! And forget the eraser, because art has no mistakes. 😊❤
I use micron waterproof pens but when I use watercolor on them the lines look faded. It undoes the hard work I’ve done for all the tiny details. Anything I’m doing wrong??
This happens to me too! I’ve had to go over the line work once the paint dries and it’s not enjoyable. I use professional grade paints so I’m not sure what’s happening.
In this video, I use a small Nostalgie sketchbook from Hahnemuhle. Its great for drawing but isnt a mixed media sketchbook. I recommend you look at Strathmore's line of mixed media sketchbooks.
@@SketchBookSkool sounds great. I plan on getting it however I don’t have the funds right now. Do I need to make an account to take the course because I didn’t see a login/signup at the top corner? Are all of your courses lifetime access after one time payment?
@@Antisympathy you will need to make a login which our system will prompt you to do at checkout. then you will have lifetime access to view the course on our platform after one payment - the videos are not downloadable. thanks for your consideration!
I make my own sketchbook. This way I can choose the paper I want myself.
I love the freedom of choice making my own sketchbooks offers me.
Every time i come here I'm inspired and feel that small certain joy in life
q hermoso comentario ❤
Thanks for excellent summary of sketchbook kit. I totally agree about limiting the amount you take out and about, keep it easy to grab and carry and you will bring it more often. Only slight difference is I like to have a small cheap sketchbook alongside the better one - the cheap one is ballpoint only and gets me drawing on days when I don't feel like it because it doesn't matter if it's only for 5 minutes and a bit rubbish.
Same. I've started making little sketchbooks out of all different types of paper, and somehow knowing that I'm drawing on a repurposed paper bag lowers the stakes and gets me drawing without being precious about my "good" sketchbook.
I get so happy when I see someone else use a regular ceramic dish as a pallete :)
This is why our salad plates are not fancy and easily replaceable!
That's interesting. Why ?
@@sallykirkstephens8415 Some one woke with a tooth ache! lol
I’ve done the Bootcamp - lots if fun! I love Seawhite of Brighton sketchbooks here in the UK - great mixed media paper and I can get hardback in all different sizes but also the the soft cover super lightweight but still great quality paper. Inexpensive too.
When I started it was with a sketchbook and a #2 pencil. Doesn't get simpler than that. My current "go kit" has several pencils, some Microntas, a kneaded eraser, and a makeup brush for graphite blending. I do my painting at home.
Oh Danny! I’ve “known” you for a long time. I know the history of your young married life, and your very first books. In all, I have felt a kinship with you. I am just now discovering you again after many, many years, and am thrilled to be able to join you in your journey, courtesy of the internet . I’ve signed up for a few things, and will be signing up for more. You and your wonderful work are delightful. God bless - Karen
It's great to have you back!
I want to sit down next to your shelves with a coffee and look through all of your completed books! It’s an impressive collection.
It took me a long time to figure out my sketchbook preferences. Im primarily a watercolor artist, but for quick sketches, i prefer an off-white sketchbook and soft cover. I dont actually like super thick paper for quick sketches. I want the paper to be thick enough that i can use a wash of watercolor but thin enough that i dont feel bad doing practice sketches or writing on it. ❤
Hi!
I just finished my first sketchbook in January and immediately started the next one wich was waiting for me a couple of months. I started painting and drawing for my personal joy after many years not doing this. One thing I didn't like about making art was that there are all those finished sheets of art on paper and no good place to have them. Not on the walls, not in a folder. Then I saw sketchbook videos on yt, yes yours too - and I knew there may be a great place for every piece I create. I baught a cheap one with thin writing paper. I started with my watercolour pencils wich I have for 25 years, I got them for christmas when I was young and did draw. I worked with yt tutorials to improve and get ideas. I worked free to see if I get my mind on paper. I gifted myself with 8 halfpans of watercolour, including goldpaint and some horsehair brushes. I started to paint on watercolour paper and glue the paintings in my book. The new book consists of a mixedmedia paper, it drinks gluid colours too quick. So again I use the gluestick. I also baught a bunch of good felttip pens, reactivated my old fountain pen from school... Yes, the artkit forms itselves, according to the owner's needs. Thanks to your videos I soon took my kit outside. I take it wherever I expect some waiting time and it's a great thing to paint while waiting for the doc or for the child to have their appointment over. Or at scoutcamp ehen there is freetime at noon. Or at the public pool. Or elsewhere. Thank you for cheering me up and awaken the joy of sketchbooking/ artjournaling. And one big thing: I learned that it's ok not to be as good as others. It's for my personal joy, not for gallery 😅
I love this channel.
I've been wanting to start drawing for years and never have.
Just recently, I brought a sketchbook with me to an outing and, rather than pull out my phone, I pulled out my 'book.
I barely drew anything, but just starting (half of a potted plant) felt SO good!
It felt like stretching a sore muscle. Maybe it should be called a stretchbook? lol
Thanks for all you do!
Now I want to go look for a small courier bag... Something canvas...
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The way you speak is so relaxing and inspiring!
That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
I am not a marker friend, something about the plastic ticks me off, always has. I think colored pencils are much more beauriful.
Right now, all I have are colored pencils, and I've been wanting to try colored markers. I almost bought a set last week but wasn't sure which type or brand to get. I swear it's like you knew what was on my mind! Seeing this video has made it a lot easier for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the tips and encouragement.
Danny thank you so much...your positivity and encouragement is such an additional bonus to your teaching...awesome 😊
I'm incredibly uptight artwise and I'm hoping this course will help me get all loosey goosey!!! :)
Oh! Same I’m so fixated on getting everything right!
Needed this video! it's on perfect time for me. THANK YOU!!!❤️🙏
So glad!
@@SketchBookSkool 😊🙌
Thank you. You are so motivational. Every time. Love your videos and when I decided to start drawing in 2022, one of your videos was the first thing I watched on youtube and it was very motivational, because I have all those excuses you talk about, to not draw and take a little bit of time for me to do this. Thank you so much. You are an amazing teacher.
The tiny wathercolor Set is so cute ❤
I love your channel!! Thank you for showing us that anyone of any means can make art.
You are so welcome!
a great overview of the world of art and sketchbooks! yayyyy! sketchbooks are way better IMHO than canvases
Thanks Danny!
Thank you for this overview of art tools.
Thank you , m planning to start painting again and i want a sketchbook to do it :) I'll go buy supplies on my next paycheck
Lo haré, y espero que me ayude a mejorar mi estado de ánimo. Dibujo desde que tengo memoria, y siempre me hizo muy feliz, pero dejé de hacerlo. Su vídeo me motivó bastante. Gracias!
I´m a new suscriber and I love your channel.
Thanks, I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. You are very candid which is refreshing. You are a great teacher. I have really bad anxiety and sketching is such an essential part of my well-being, you are very relaxing and inspirational to watch. Great tips. This helped sooth my worries about which supplies I need. I can hyper fixate on things like this! ❤
My philosophy about sketchbooks is the exact opposite- *_"Leave Stress On The Outside Of An Open Sketchbook"._* That especially means not thinking about making the book "beautiful". I often write that on the first page of a new book to remind myself. Also, for me, leaving stress outside of an open sketchbook means no hardcover books. The intimidation of potentially "messing up" in a "real book" is more than I want to deal with, and I've heard that from many artists.
Yeah, i feel the same
Yeah, was gonna post that spending a lot of money on a really nice sketchbook can easily create perfection paralysis.
I'd love a video on how to make a teeny tiny water colour set.
Nice to see a fellow Trekkie…. I thought I saw Spock on a page….
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Awesome list! 👏 I'd still need a pencil. Ink and I get very messy together! 😅
Hiya Danny, I met you and Koosje a long time ago here in NYC. I think it was a workshop/meetup down near Union Square/Astor place. Sketchbook School is awesome. Not for nothing, I don't know if you have weighed in on "Inktober", it would be great to get your input on that. Over the years, on and off, I have had great results with: for Sketchbooks, the Canson Multimedia XL series. It can handle gesso, gel medium, acrylics, watercolor and collage very well. Anything Strathmore is also great. I've also had luck just trying a few off-brand or generic at random if they were in an interesting size. I've gotten burnt at Staples and they lost my trust as a result, go with Michael's or Blick or similar Hobby Lobby kind of stores. Some people rave about Moleskine, I have been a little disappointed with those. Watercolors- I found the delightful Carand'ache small watercolor crayon set, these are fantastic. You use them like regular crayons, then dip your brush of choice in some water to taste and go to it. Pens: I like the 4 pen set from Faber-Castell/Pitt, and the usual Sakura Pigma Microns. I went through a period of just doing a lot of pencil- the Derwents are very good, and the Grumbacher fixative spritz to go with. Your regular drugstore cheapie ballpoints also work fine. Art Basics is a good line for gesso and gel medium if you are starting off, but if you are in, say, sketchbook #20, maybe a little fancier, the Golden brand is reliable. But, they expire and go bad after a few months, they will break down. So only get your larger size if you are going through a lot of it. Collage paper packs can be fun and inspiring, I like Tim Holz for that. Hope this helps, keep making cool art!!
WOW, TRUE ART beauty revelation in END times ! I like this ART preacher more than fake ones ;)
I love your holder of those art supplies. Where in the heck did you find that? Thanks, Danny!😊
Here you go: amzn.to/43Bv8LR
THANK YOU. I’m sure you’re crazy busy! So so kind of you!
You for such a wonderful, informative video❤
What was the tiniest sketchbook you showed us with a red and white cover? Where can it be purchased?
Thank you for this video! 😊
It looks like the kind of thing that he might have made himself, bookbinding workshops sometimes get you to make teeny-tiny notebooks :)
Your videos are very inspiring. But, another way you forgot to get sketchbooks is to make one yourself. It's incredibly fun even if they're not perfect.
The feeling of painting what you have done yourself is wonderful.
Have a nice day
I agree! I bound many of my own books.
How do you clean your aqua/water brushes? I have trouble drying them, they always seem to end up with a musty smell that I’m not sure how to get rid of. Nice video, your tips have helped me a lot, thank you☺
Wash them with clean water. Occasionally I use a little dish soap b
Inspiring ❤
I have a question! How do you deal with adding datums? How do you label the sketchbooks when you work on several ones at the same time?
You are so nice. ❤
Heh, thanks for the inspo!
Great stuff
No pencil in your sketch kit? Isn't that the original sketching tool? My graphite pencil collection ranges from a Sketchit brass lead holder to the heavenly Blackwing matte pencil to water soluble graphite. Drawing is the backbone of art. You can never practice enough! And forget the eraser, because art has no mistakes. 😊❤
Hi ! Does it matter if I use an A4 acquarella block (with spiral) as a sketchbook to draw in ?
Matter? Not at all. Work with the materials you like.
Where can I find that zipper bag for my sketchbook and pens?
Right here: amzn.to/43Bv8LR
@@SketchBookSkool Thank you Danny!
I use micron waterproof pens but when I use watercolor on them the lines look faded. It undoes the hard work I’ve done for all the tiny details. Anything I’m doing wrong??
This happens to me too! I’ve had to go over the line work once the paint dries and it’s not enjoyable. I use professional grade paints so I’m not sure what’s happening.
@@tiffanyelena I’m not sure either. I use watercolor paper and those pens but yeah once it dries, all my lines look faded and don’t pop anymore
Any recommendations of the quality mixed media sketchbook I want to be able to use watercolor and markers, small size like he has
In this video, I use a small Nostalgie sketchbook from Hahnemuhle. Its great for drawing but isnt a mixed media sketchbook. I recommend you look at Strathmore's line of mixed media sketchbooks.
How long will this deal be available?
As long as you procrastinate! LOL. It’s an ongoing offer.
@@SketchBookSkool sounds great. I plan on getting it however I don’t have the funds right now. Do I need to make an account to take the course because I didn’t see a login/signup at the top corner? Are all of your courses lifetime access after one time payment?
@@Antisympathy you will need to make a login which our system will prompt you to do at checkout. then you will have lifetime access to view the course on our platform after one payment - the videos are not downloadable. thanks for your consideration!
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