Travel sketchbooks: The biggest lessons I’ve learnt
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2023
- Sketching while traveling can be both pure joy and equally stressful. I have a tough time deciding what to draw, and how much to draw in my sketchbooks. Trying to strike the right balance between drawing everything I see and not drawing at all, spending time with my family, and being in the moment is not easy. Over the years I have done a bit of everything, not drawn at all, and felt guilty or spent my whole time drawing and not spending enough time with family or friends and felt guilty. So in this video, I wanted to share a few tips that I've learnt over the years, on how to enjoy drawing while travelling as an artist without having full-on FOMO.
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Carandache Neo colour II pastels: www.jacksonsart.com/caran-dac...
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That was one of the most beautiful cinematic videos I’ve seen on TH-cam and the art work is gorgeous ❤
Ahhhh thanks so much. It means so much to me. ☺️🫶🏽
I would love to see what you consider your bare essentials in that pencil pouch of yours. Such a great idea!
Ahh thanks! I’m planning to do a video soon about my travel art kit and how I make it modular depending on where I’m going etc, including the small pencil case I mentioned. So watch out for that! ☺️🫶🏽✏️🙌🏽
@@parularorawould love to also see a video on your travel kit! Especially what you're gouache essentials are
Lovely video and great advice! I have never documented my trips in my sketchbook before. I only wished to, and didn't know where to begin, and I was intimidated by the commitment. So instead, I'd just travel as usual and return to drawing when my trip was over. I will be travelling again soon and I really wish to start my first ever travel sketchbook and feeling uneasy, this video has given me a new perspective and now I'm very excited!
Love this! I was away for two months with a newborn and 3 year old. I packed all my art materials and had many expectations for myself. I only drew four times total and realized that I was more able to actually draw if I had one or two materials…but even then, it was a total struggle with kids! I’d love to hear from artists on how they juggle being a creator when they have little ones :)
I travelled with my new born and whilst I managed to paint only a few times and I resonate with you ..
Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your experience! It’s so so hard. Especially when they are so little. So please don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s temporary and they will become more independent and you will get your time back. I used to draw when my son napped and then he stopped napping. Hahaha the guilt I carried when I get some time to myself and I’d sit at a blank page wasting this precious time, wondering what to draw. That’s when I started playing with colour. Remember any play in your sketchbook is not a waste. Nothing goes to waste. Even bad drawings. 🫶🏽🫶🏽
Keeping the art supplies super light really makes a difference. Especially for you back, so you can have all you need without worrying about extra weight.
I also sometimes only draw with ink on place, but add watercolors later (or not at all, no pressure!)
Love your editing, as always, so satisfying to watch!
Ahhh thanks for all the tips! And really appreciate all the kind words!
I’ve only just recently discovered you & subscribed! I’m enjoying going through all your videos - you have a lovely calming manner about you & I LOVE seeing your cheerfully quirky & colorful pieces of art! I wish I could do this… 😻🎨🙌🏼🖼️🩷💚🩵🧡
Awww thanks a lot and I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos. ☺️🫶🏽
Loved this video! I too have been struggling with the compulsion to create only the best art in my sketchbooks instead of experimenting, enjoying the process, and not worrying about the imperfections or unfinished pieces. So thank you for sharing your experience, and I am still hoping for that Domestika course 😉!
Thank you! I’m happy to hear that the video resonated with you. It’s always tricky and happens to the best of us. We just need to keep reminding ourselves not to do it! 🫶🏽
Beautiful...your video editing skills are amazing as well. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much 😊
What a beautiful inspiring video.
☺️ Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing your struggles and inspirations. I think setting the bar really high in terms of quality and quantity, is an ongoing struggle for me and usually results in not doing anything at all. 😫
Thanks so much! And that’s exactly right! I do that all the time! Just putting too much expectation on the trip and myself!
Love those painting btw Your voice is so comfort. Can't wait for next videos!
Thank you! I so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! 🙌🏽
Love the concept of an after party! The video visuals paired with your artwork was so pleasant to watch.
Thanks so much. I had to remind myself of the fact that the fun didn’t need to stop. Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
Thank you for sharing your honest feelings, this is very refreshing!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I feel the same way about trying to draw and paint every thing, it’s exhausting. Thanks for your insight. I enjoyed your film
Thanks a lot. I think we just need to be kind to ourselves and keep reminding ourselves of letting go of these crazy expectations! 🙌🏽🫶🏽
Very inspiring. Your artwork is beautiful.
Thanks! ☺️
Awesome video! I will for sure bring my sketchbook to my upcoming trip.
Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. And yay for taking a sketchbook for travelling but equally don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t end up using it. That’s something I didn’t call out in the video but meant to.
This was a fabulous and helpful video, so nice to watch and such good ideas. My struggle is getting over my shyness and also finding my own time. I’m going to keep your words in mind when I go to Italy next month.
Thank you so much. I can totally relate to the shyness part. I now don’t worry about people watching me draw, but in the beginning it was really hard as I was unsure of my work and was still figuring out my drawings and didn’t really want an audience. I started off by still away from the crowd or in the corner of a cafe so that no one could see what I was doing. I also always have my headphones on and listen to an audiobook or podcast and I’d get so engrossed in what I was listening that I would stop being conscious about my surroundings and stop worrying about the people around me. I really appreciate your thoughts and perspective here! 🙌🏽💛
I went to Rome last year and wanted to draw but there were just too many people and not enough places to sit. I think taking video and then screenshotting a part in the video to draw is also a good tactic, especially when things are too crowded
I'm about to go on vacation and I was just lamenting about which supplies are the most important to bring, so your video is finding me at the absolute best time. I guess I won't bring all 300 colored pencils with me ...
I got advice recently that I should consider my vacation drawings as sketches to prep for a final piece that I can finish at home, that way I never need to feel like they need to be perfect.
Hahahaha yes I am always trying to take more than I will ever need! I think I realised that I now, only take that tiny pencil case. But what I meant is I also take this tiny case and keep it with me at all times and only take more stuff if I know I’ll get a chance to draw. And I love the idea of thinking of the travel sketches as prep! I’ll definitely remember that.
Thank you for this video !
My pleasure!
This was such a calming video! I've always wanted to get in to travel sketchbooking, I'm bad at pausing and giving myself the time to do it but this video was really inspiring to give it a go! I'm just about to go on a short bike trip and am going to take a small sketchbook with me! Glad a came across this video! I love your style of illustration also :-)
Thanks so much! I am glad you are here too! ☺️ And biking trip sounds amazing! Where are you planning to go?? A small sketchbook and a few materials will be just the right thing. And if you don’t end up using them, it’s fine too. We just need to make sure we aren’t so hard on ourselves!
Lovely storytelling ❤
Thank you! ☺️🫶🏽
Especially with the sketchbooks. The sketchbooks that are shared (on youtube and pinterest) I feel everyone is afraid to share their "ugly art" but it is just as important because it shows the process of the artist.
I really understand where you are coming from. But I also know, as artists we do want to share work that we are proud of. It’s a nuanced subject, thot is often not easy to show with a static image in the case of IG. I think YT gives people spaces to have better discussions. I mean if you think about it, back in the day before the internet we would only see Artist’s finished works in galleries and exhibitions. We didn’t get to see any of their behind the scenes and how work went into creating those works of arts. I feel the more we talk about these topic’s without judging and be consider both sides, the more we’ll be able to understand this. I hope you get where I’m coming from. Thanks for reaching out here. I really appreciate it. ☺️👍🏽
This is beautiful film. Thank you 🙏
Thanks so much for your kind words!
I love this!! You really spoke to my heart in this video!
Awww thanks so much! I really appreciate it and glad my video resonated with you!
Great advice!
Glad it was helpful! ☺️
What a lovely video! You are not only a gifted artist on paper but in videos as well. Thank you for sharing your experience, time and talents. ❤
Thank you so so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it and so deeply touched. I feel so lucky to be part of such a fantastic and encouraging community! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
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Thank you so much for’ that video.
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Love this!!!!❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you! ☺️
You always make the most beautiful videos, full of useful tips accompanied with your peaceful voice ❤ thank you Parul!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! ☺️🫶🏽
Despite I prefer other style for my sketches I absolutely adore your paintings! They are so gorgeous! And I cannot help but watch your videos as their aesthetic is so close to my heart 😍
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
Love this and I'm loving the Holbein Cake gouache set that you recommended. My remedy for travelling with someone who can't sit still when we're on holiday and who doesn't draw, is to keep it light and use things that dry quickly or just get an ink sketch down and worry about adding the colour later. I try to look out for opportunities where I can sit somewhere and he can go do his thing.
Thanks a lot! And yay! Glad you are enjoying your Holbein pan gouache set. It’s literally the best there is! ☺️💛
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I INSTANTLY subscribed. Beautiful filmography, peaceful music, lovely voice, beautiful art… you’ve got it all. Love your channel so much!
Aww thank you. I really appreciate it! I am glad you enjoyed the video and liking my channel! 🫶🏽☺️
Always a pleasure to watch your videos and hear your soothing voice. Sometimes I watch your videos before going to sleep, they are so relaxing. Thank you for creating this content and sharing.
Ahh thank you! ☺️
Loved this! 😍
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I'm only 2mins in and im hooked on your video. Love your work and look forward to watching more! I'm obsessed eith drawing everything as well so this is so refreshing!
Ahh thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video! I really appreciate it and nice to meet fellow drawers! 🫶🏽☺️
Definitely face them. Thanks for the tips❤ love ur work. Many times end up not making art at all which is a disappointment in itself. I think much pressure comes from seeing artists draw and paint amazing finished detailed works when travelling and they are also photographing them there. Thanks for keeping it real.
Soo true! But I think we need to give other creators a break. If they can manage to create amazing art all the time while travelling or only want to share the best of their work, then so be it. It’s understandable, we all want to put our best foot forward. It’s up to us to recognise what our capabilities are, how to embrace all the different aspects of being an artist and also to take everything we see on social media with a big pinch of salt! 🫶🏽
Love your paintings. I have spent the last 10 days in Laos and brought two sketchbooks and many supplies. I have ended up using a little pocket notebook, pencil, and a tiny watercolor kit exclusively. It took me a few days to get over the fear of missing something by not using all the supplies or whatever but the simplicity of pencil and paper made it more easy to do things quicker and easier. I also take lots of photos so I have plenty references later on.
Yesss it’s interesting how hard we are on ourselves for not using all the art materials we carry around. But sometimes just a few simple materials do the job. 👍🏽☺️
Really wonderful video! You captured how I feel everyone I create art while travelling, especially if I’m also vlogging it. Thank you for sharing x
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Du sprichst mir in allem aus der Seele und deine Zeichnungen sind wundervoll!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing - I really resonate with this video. Can you share a video on best supplies to take when on a trip..
Ahhh thanks so much. I really appreciate it and so glad I decided to make this video as I can see that I am not the only one who feels this way. And funny you should ask, as that exactly what I’m going to talk about in my next video, so keep a look out for that. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
This video is incredible! Love the storytelling, the editing, everything. I found you via Frame x Frame and so happy I did, I absolutely love your videos!
Ahhh thanks so much! And so nice to meet you too! FxF is so amazing! How was your first experience? Are you joining for this time too?
Been super looking forward to seeing this, your videos are amazing Parul! These are such great tips too, not only for travel sketching but I think for illustration and observational/on location drawing in general! I haven’t travelled in a long time, but have begun doing a few more observational drawings and relinquishing the idea of ‘perfect’, and then I at least have the idea down on paper and can potentially be tweaked and done again, as you rightly said, it doesn’t have to end! Thanks for sharing thus, always love your videos (and work in general!)
Thank you so much! Glad to hear that my video has resonated with you. I so appreciate your support and thanks for sharing your experiences. It’s true these thoughts have definitely applied to my work in general too. 👍🏽🙌🏽
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This was such a lovely video and a perfect reminder that we don't need to capture it all in one go! I really struggle with the pressures of getting everything down in my sketchbook on trips and holidays, and end up letting the pressure get the best of me to the point where I forget to enjoy the trip! I also like how you curate your supplies down to a pencil case, I lug around way too many supplies, and could definitely take some of this advice. Lovely sentiments in this, thank you.
Ahhh thank you for reaching out and your lovely comments about my work. I can do relate to that and what you mentioned about not enjoying the trip. If only we didn’t put sooo much pressure on us. Also I am so guilty of travelling with too much art materials. The curated pencil case is fairly newer options and it’s quite freeing. ☺️🙌🏽
Loved the video❤❤❤
Thank you!
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☺️ thank you!
What a beautiful video. So inspiring.
I noticed the more I packed, the more I got anxious about not being able to create. When I switched on travel light, with just an handful of fundamental tools, I found myself able to create time for my drawings, my journals, my sketches.
Thanks so much and such a good analogy. It’s like when you have less clutter and lesson decisions to make, the easier it gets to create something! Thanks for sharing! 🫶🏽🫶🏽
Can you make a vid or comment back to let me know what’s in your travel kit? The colors and textures in your pieces are to die for!!!
You’re in luck as I’m working on that video right now! ☺️👍🏽
Your video found me at a great time, I’ll be going on a big trip soon with my sketchbook! As ever, such a thoughtful and inspiring video, thank you.
Ahhh thanks for being here and I hope you have a fab time. Just remember to be gentle with yourself and don’t put any pressure. 🙌🏽☺️
This is edited so well and the lessons are really important for artists to hear again and again. Well done! As a person trying to document my creative process as well, letting go of those expectations is extremely helpful. Love this video
Is there an affiliate link for the Holbein gouache set?
Thanks so much! I really appreciate all your lovely comments about the video and my work. Unfortunately no, as I bought from EBay as well from a Japanese seller.
This is an insanely well made video. Wow! Please keep sharing! I'm so inspired to continue
Thank you. I really appreciate it. ☺️
Thank you for inspiring to draw more! Beautifully shoot video also, much love❤
Thank you! I really appreciate all the kind words! ☺️🙌🏽
Loved this video! Travel art journaling has been a continued struggle for me so thank you!
Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your struggles. I think it’s so hard to always be switched on. We all have off days, periods. We just have to keep reminding ourselves about it! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
This is just the reminder I needed today. Thanks, Parul 💛
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Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video.
Thanks so much for your support! ☺️
A beautiful video with beautiful art
Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you for your kind comments! I really appreciate it!🙌🏽💛
This video is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your amazing work! I can't wait to embrace more of this lifestyle for myself! :)
Ahhh thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. 🫶🏽
This is inspiring
Thank you! 🫶🏽☺️
This video is beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing! xoxoox
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Usually, my brain is more focused on audio than visuals. But with your videos, I often find myself so drawn in by the compositions and colours and inspiring subjects that I forget to listen properly to what you are saying. So then I get to watch them again. 😉
This video was another delight. It's so cool to see those familiar pops of super bright colours all over your real-life environments as well. Seeing the world through your eyes makes everything look magical. 🧡💛💜
Thanks so much for your continued support and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. It’s been a labour of love. 🙌🏽🫶🏽
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such a fantastic and inspirational video! thank you for sharing : )
Thanks so much! 💛🙌🏽👍🏽
Beautiful video and artwork inside the sketchbook. I love the neon red color. Which brand and color is that?
Thanks a lot. I use a few different neon brands. For gouache it’s Holbein and Turner. For Japanese gansai it’s Choosing Keeping.
I always love your videos ❤
☺️🫶🏽 thank you for your continued support! I really really appreciate it!
Thank you for this video! It was so beautiful and extremely helpful! I’m off to Japan next month and have been flip-flopping between taking all the art materials and just a few. You make a great case for the latter
Omg how amazing!! Have a fab time! I’m so jealous. If I were you I’d carry very little art materials and buy them all from there! All my favourite brands are from Japan and apparently they are soooo much cheaper there! If and when I make it there, I’m going with empty suitcases and fill it with all the art materials!
@@parularora hehe thank you! And believe me I will be coming home with way more than I take!
Yaaas! 😂✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️🎉
Your videos are always such a treat… love you art and the way you edited it, you’re a huge inspiration!
I second that!
Awww thank you so much! These videos take a lot of time and effort so I really appreciate you saying that! But they are passion projects and I’ve fallen in love with telling my stories via this medium of video! 🫶🏽🥲🥰
Is that Dartmouth I saw in there?
Yes it is! ☺️ Good spotting!
What is the name of the paint set you show with the round pans? Is it gouache? You don’t list it in the description of paint used. I’m always looking for a set of gouache in pans I don’t want to carry tubes. Thanks
Yes they are pan gouache. They are Holbein and are called opaque watercolours. The reason why I haven’t listed it is because I bought mine from a seller on eBay from Japan as they aren’t available in the UK. There are also Carandache pan gouache that are more easily available but the pigment quality of Holbein ones are much better.
Loved this! 😍
Thank you! ☺️