This is not typical of anyone's "first sketchbook." Your work is precise and expressive, and you clearly honed your skills outside of a sketchbook, because there are very few errors or false starts in these drawings. The "sketchbook" looks more like a publication prototype with digitally scanned and edited drawings, even in "Phase One." I'm not commenting to diss you; many artists keep both "working" sketchbooks and others for more serious or polished works. I'm commenting because people new to drawing should not expect to achieve these flawless results. Drawing initially requires lots of practice and some failures and mistakes are inevitable and totally normal-especially with an unforgiving medium like ink.
Thanks so much for the comment. I really appreciate it. I hear you. To be fully honest with you, I skipped a number of pages in this sketchbook that had some sketches that didn't look as good as the ones included here. The sketchbook took about a year to complete, and I used this only when I'm really motivated and relaxed so that I can sketch with minimum errors. I draw on anything I see, including my university notebooks, meeting notebooks, papers I read etc... :). So a lot of experimentation happens outside sketchbooks. 🙂🙂🙂
My first thoughts, too. As a beginner, I feel a bit intimidated by such a perfect sketch book. Why hide your imperfect sketches if you are trying to encourage beginners? Your sketches are beautiful, and now I am afraid to begin my book 😂
Hi Ana, thank you for the comment. Absolutely, I've been trying to create videos to share the techniques I use. I've posted two ink and wash videos. This could be useful 🙂 th-cam.com/video/hXrGzLvF4MU/w-d-xo.html
This is a Seawhite of Brighton sketchbook. These are not too expensive and can handle watercolour really well. I really like these sketchbooks and use them for oil pastel, colour pencil and watercolour work!
Thanks for the comment 😊 I don't use a pencil because I don't really follow a reference. I start with a reference, but move to free drawing after I start. But I think that a pencil outline could give you more control when you start with the pen.
Thank you so much. I have to admit. I've been too shy to record my voice. But this is something I want to do (and I know will greatly enhance the videos). I have another sketchbook nearing completion. I'm going to give it a try next time :)
See my other art vlogs here: th-cam.com/video/_f2rXigbmv4/w-d-xo.html
Really cool, good shadows and lines. Thanks a lot.
This is not typical of anyone's "first sketchbook." Your work is precise and expressive, and you clearly honed your skills outside of a sketchbook, because there are very few errors or false starts in these drawings. The "sketchbook" looks more like a publication prototype with digitally scanned and edited drawings, even in "Phase One." I'm not commenting to diss you; many artists keep both "working" sketchbooks and others for more serious or polished works. I'm commenting because people new to drawing should not expect to achieve these flawless results. Drawing initially requires lots of practice and some failures and mistakes are inevitable and totally normal-especially with an unforgiving medium like ink.
Thanks so much for the comment. I really appreciate it. I hear you. To be fully honest with you, I skipped a number of pages in this sketchbook that had some sketches that didn't look as good as the ones included here. The sketchbook took about a year to complete, and I used this only when I'm really motivated and relaxed so that I can sketch with minimum errors. I draw on anything I see, including my university notebooks, meeting notebooks, papers I read etc... :). So a lot of experimentation happens outside sketchbooks.
🙂🙂🙂
My first thoughts, too. As a beginner, I feel a bit intimidated by such a perfect sketch book. Why hide your imperfect sketches if you are trying to encourage beginners? Your sketches are beautiful, and now I am afraid to begin my book 😂
I am a big fan of inking but it always overwhelmed me so bad to even start drawing. Thank you for this video, it make me finally pick up my pen today!
I am delighted to hear that this video gave some inspiration. Believe me, the more you draw, the easier it gets :)
Amazing sketch ❤
Brilliant!!
This is at professional level... wow
So beautiful sketchbook 🌹👍
Thank you so much 😊🙏🙏
Wow really great art ✨
Thank you very much. I really appreciate the comment :)
Beautiful!
nice work
Beautiful artwork.
Thank you very much 😊😊😊
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Really good and it gives me hope to sketch more ❤ Danke sehr 🙏
Thank you so much 😊👍
Excellent bro...
Thanks brother 👍
Beautiful. Can you show us how to do it?
Hi Ana, thank you for the comment. Absolutely, I've been trying to create videos to share the techniques I use. I've posted two ink and wash videos. This could be useful 🙂 th-cam.com/video/hXrGzLvF4MU/w-d-xo.html
Im gonna try water colours now :)
I would love to see some of your work :) I'd say line and wash is a great way to start watercolour. That's how I started :)
hot damn! this is a coffee table book! publish it!
Wow! Love your sketches! Can I ask what kind of sketchbook you used? I keep running into paper that buckles, even expensive ones.
This is a Seawhite of Brighton sketchbook. These are not too expensive and can handle watercolour really well. I really like these sketchbooks and use them for oil pastel, colour pencil and watercolour work!
Do you use a pencil to sketch first then use the ink? Great sketchbook tour so motivating
Thanks for the comment 😊 I don't use a pencil because I don't really follow a reference. I start with a reference, but move to free drawing after I start. But I think that a pencil outline could give you more control when you start with the pen.
Very inspiring artwork!
What book/paper was this?
Thank you so much. This is a Sea white Brighton sketchbook. Really nice paper.
Best off, but not a beginners sketchbook... I love it!
Thank you so much :)
Nice sketchbook! Good tips, but I'd rather hear your voice than read and listen to music.
Thank you so much. I have to admit. I've been too shy to record my voice. But this is something I want to do (and I know will greatly enhance the videos). I have another sketchbook nearing completion. I'm going to give it a try next time :)