Desiring to draw and actually beginning has an element of procrastination that lingers far longer than I would like..selecting a sketchbook was equally daunting…so I started drawing small sketches on envelopes from mail that arrived at my home, I used the reverse side of grocery receipts and the unused side of my grocery list…even small ‘sticky’ notes and junk mail with sufficient white space….trying this for a month…my way of launching a drawing habit :)
Sounds like that's working for you. Drawing on scrap paper takes the pressure off for me when I have artblock or haven't drawn in awhile. Inexpensive sketchpad would be the next step. You've got this.
I think I've done this all my life - doodling on any available surface. I just recently came across the idea of "junk journals" and I now want (plan?) to take my saved envelopes, scrap sketches, etc., and glue them into sketchbooks.
You and me both … procrastinating for years … adore listening to Sketch Skool videos since Covid started very inspiring and educational I even listen to your podcasts … now to sit and start I actually have started a few times and stopped… please continue thank you for all you do … ❤️❤️❤️🙌👏🤗
I did a similar thing recently where I bought postcards made from recycled card and used them to make "mini" art. They were cheap enough and small enough to practise on without worrying too much about the finished piece. A few weeks later I had a whole series of cards which looked amazing when laid out together, although that hadn't been my goal. I love that art can be surprising. :)
Hollie talks about the "need to create" and I totally get that. Drawing, sewing, knitting, writing; I'm always creating. My husband on the other hand? Couldn't care less. It's so interesting to me how some of us just _need_ to create while others don't feel the urge whatsoever!
i think its because your husband havent been exposed to these creative activities when growing up, so he has no interest.. i believe that creative is a skill that has to be developed just like any other!
I have not long started my “later in life” art journal. Years ago, I had started one of what I could remember of my childhood. The sketches I did, were fun. I attempted to keep my vignettes upbeat, even though it was written about the years after the second world war. In the end, the local newspapers approached me to put them in the paper every week. which seemed to go down well with their readers. I wrote and sketched for them for seven years. Such fun.
I kept an illustrated journal during the pandemic when we still lived in Phoenix. I sketched every room in our house from multiple angles, exterior views of our house, self-portraits, sketches of my husband, zoom mtgs from work and lock down meet ups, our dogs, the feral cats, and pretty much anything. I typically made notations of whatever was on my mind. It was very therapeutic.
This is an awesome interview, I love more people talking about the variety of ways that there are to keep a journal. There are no rules, but sometimes we forget that. If you are more word strong, go that route. If you are more of a visual person, try a "glue book" route. If you can't help but draw, grab the tools you are most feeling and go to town! I happen to have one book that I do all three in! One day I'm more of a writer, other days I just want to brain dump my images. You do you, it's for your eyes anyway.
I really enjoyed this video. I am still fairly new to "illustrated life" journaling. I've kept a written diary for close to 50 yrs. Often little sketches appeared within, but not often. I've never really seen a purpose to drawing my meals, etc. Drawing nature is the exception. I wish I still had many of the little "zine" style drawings ( trace a credit card and draw within) little wonders I find on hikes. My dragabout has a mixture of writing and art, even atrocious art. LOL! I am a constant motion type person, my hands are rarely still, too. Thank you, Hollie, really enjoyed your share of sketches!
I love watching this channel while I eat. Your voice is so comfortable and the conversation is so entertaining, the type you just sit back and listen to.
My daughter wants to be an artist but I didn't know how to support her as classes aren't readily available in our area. This is a great idea to start where you are and easy to gain inspiration from as no same day is the same for a little girl . Thanks !
Here we go again…another wonderful reminder. I love to write and to draw and I’ve done it when nite taking at conventions but why didn’t I do this years ago as a journal? I think this is my ticket too, it will feel good on so many levels. Infinite thanks 🙏🏻 ❤
I have a separate sketchbook for my art and a scrapbook journal, but this is a really interesting approach to documenting your life! I also love your insight about sharing and creating connection!
I tried to bullet journal in 2020 for the first time, but not like others. It ended up being more a record of what happened that year. I drew face masks, prisoners being let out of jail, murder hornet's, lightning, forest fires, etc. Crazy year.
How inspiring!! I’ve needed a kickstart in a way. I already do this in ballpoint pen, but I love pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, color pencils, brush pens, etc. Thank you!!
This is a particularly inspiring video/interview. Just love it and feel like I want to get started right away. Lots of ideas too. Wish I could afford Spark but I still manage to get lots from your videos and am exceedingly grateful for them. ❤
While I was watching this, I picked up a Pentel gel pen and small notepad from my desk and did my first drawing! A cafetiere next to me on my table. It's recognisable at least, so I'm going to do my damnedest to do a small drawing every day, until I find a nice journal to work with. Thankyou!
So proud of you I did my 2nd drawing without a step by step tutorial yesterday I had to be brave as I have given up for over 15 years due to negative remarks about my art I have no clue what I'm doing
Dear Danny ! I cams across YOU by accident or….was it an “accident” my life has changed ! I feel I have an anchor now in my life! I had a journal like that when I was a teen! My mother through it away when we moved here from Italy long ago! I never forgot my lost loved journal! Now I have a new one that keeps me happy at last!!! Thank you you are a great soul!!!!
This reminds me of Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady'. Though that was a nature journal, it is the same concept. Great idea that I think I'll try!
Thank You Danny I have enjoyed you sharing your knowledge and talents with us. You are so inspiring to me in my life and my experiences with sketching. I now have the habit of getting to sketch something each and every day. It's wonderful. Kassandra
I started doing this a month ago, on a vacation. I'm trying to keep going (although back at home life is a bit less dramatic than a vacation). It's really fun and interesting.
I'm just starting my Journey at 46. I have taken one drawing fundamentals course and am registered in Drawing II. I'm excited to see where this goes, because I am still not sure what it is I'm "supposed" to be doing.
It's funny, Hollie mentioned picking up a journal and never being able to finish it and I've always been the same way with both journals and sketchbooks. I've always kept to independent drawings and keeping them in a binder. Over Covid though, I began keeping a sketch journal after discovering junk journaling while diving into sketchbook tours. Now I keep a sketchjournal that is exploding at the seams with ephemera. I keep mine personal unless I'm showing off specific pages. I journal about relationships, and very deep emotions while I'm working through things, but I also sometimes draw what I've been eating. It's a tossup whether the next page is going to be a drawing of a chocolate bar or maybe a sex pun. Maybe the chocolate bar is involved IN the pun? You never know LOL. But I'm two books in and I've never felt more comfortable than I do in the illustrated journal experience.
I love this discussion. Hollie do you make some of your own journals (watercolor). I’ve been journal writing but only a little sketching. Looking back years later give me personal joy.
I agree. I enjoy yhe book binding part just as much and when you've made the sketchbook yourself you can decide on size and types of paper that works best for you. And you love it so much more
I started my drawing journal last year and have improved more than I thought possible. I kept the first few crude entries to show myself and others how I’ve improved. I’ve been told that my entries are very emotional. In a good way of course. One of my latest entries was when I purchased my new truck. I was very excited to paint and journal but not too excited to draw it. Yes, I can draw very well but just not in the mood to draw a truck. So I “cheated” and using the pamphlet that Toyota gave me along with carbon paper, I traced it. Then I used watercolors and it looks fantastic. My sister is not artistic but loves my journal and was here when I traced out the truck photo. She was so encouraged (she can’t draw) that she went out to buy her own journal and supplies (including carbon paper)
This was a great video! I journal, I draw/paint but really never put the two together! 😂 Now, I will be doing this, it makes much more sense to me to have the best of both worlds in one.
Love this! Can you please share what art journal Hollie is using. I really like it, size, paper that holds ink and watercolor, etc. Thank you for all the inspiration! ☺️
I used to draw crudely done houses and horses. I was kind of good at flowers. I'm thinking of beginning a sketchbook of items in each room of my apartment. All 4 rooms. Kind of like Becky Cao.
I don't know how to draw.. I'm super bad at being creative but I want to try to do so and be good at it while organising my thought. But plain writing is uhhhh so boring. Killing two birds at once I decided to do art journal whilst writing it along my journal/diary. Would love to stay consistent a journal a day goals.
@@roseranchart8465 they do look great on a shelf, too! I make oil paintings and cover mine with those. 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your work! I hope that someday the insides of my books look as cool as yours 😁
I love, love this so much! I've always wanted to have this as an everyday, joyful activity. I've been able to scrapbook, follow directions with watercolor tutorial videos, and bullet journal. My only problem is that I can't draw at all. Stick figures are about all I can really do...but not even in the fun, cute way. My dream is to be able to create journals like this. Do you have any suggestions on how I can tackle trying to start an illustrated journal when I'm not able to draw something that I'm seeing in front of me? Also, Hollie, which type of journal do you use? I love the shape and size of the square one that you shared in this video. Thank you so much!! 🥰❤🌈📘
My advice, dive into drawing objects around your house. Tubes of toothpaste, a bottle of ketchup, the mug you use for tea, the pen lying on the table, anything and everything. Don’t show anyone. Do it just for yourself and to build skills. It will give you some confidence. Don’t worry how good or bad the drawings are deemed to be. The purpose is to build your ability to see lines, shapes, and angles, along with training your eyes and hand to work together. When you make observational drawings from life, you convert something you see in 3D to a 2D drawing. One other thought I have is to get Danny Gregory’s book “Art Before Breakfast.” When I teach people new to drawing, I use many of the same lessons that Danny teaches in his book. Enjoy the journey! 🤗
@@roseranchart8465 Thank you so much! I recently bought two of Danny's books, so I hope they will help me draw something that's less like stick figures or drawings of a toddler. Your comment inspired me 🤗💕
Hi, Danny, I've followed you since Everyday Matters came out and did some of the prompts for a while. Lately I've seen a lot on keeping an art journal. I'm currently 65. I began with a written journal at about age 8. A few years ago I mostly stopped. My written journal went deep, into emotions and spirituality. I tried to find what I could learn from events in my personal world. But especially since covid, my life stopped, and I don't see it getting too active again. I WANT to draw/paint. I just don't know what to do when life is uneventful. I often eat the same food several days in a row, or similar frozen meals - hate to cook and live alone so I usually heat 'n eat. Nothing to draw. Cash eraser the same clothes 2 days in a row. Don't go many places - life has shrunk. Again, not whining, but how can a person with such a mundane, boring life, draw it? I read a lot - on a kindle. So, basically my nutshell question.
Hi Shelly, My personal favorite is Uniball Vision black pen. It has a smooth flow of ink and is waterproof. There are two sizes fine and micro. I use them both.
Hi Tara, over the years I’ve used many different types of sketchbooks. The Moleskine watercolor hardcover was my favorite early on. Then I discovered Handbook Journal Co. watercolor sketchbooks and used those for a bit. Fell in love with Stilman and Birn sketchbooks along the way. Lastly, I e been hand binding my own using watercolor. I always look for thicker paper to keep from having bleed through. Best of luck! 😊
I just recently came upon your material. Great material and plan to dig in. Do you often work from photographs for those subjects that are apt to move . . . or leave . . . or otherwise impractical to draw live?
Hi Terry and Henny - I love working in the moment, but it's not always practical or possible. When I am on location drawing, then I sketch what I can. If I am drawing a person and they move, I might leave it as it is or finish the person by piecing it together with another person that comes along. When I start I will often take a picture, just in case I need to leave suddenly. There is more energy in my drawings done on location when compared to those drawn from photos, but both serve a purpose. I hope this helps some.
When compiling a journal are things always drawn from life or do you use photos? Say for instance you are out at a restaurant with friends, it's hardly the time to sketch your meal so taking photos means you are able to work with them later, yes...?
Both! If I can sketch in the moment, that’s my favorite. If there’s not time, capturing the events of your life from photos is fabulous, too. Over the years, I’ve become more confident to sketch when having dinner with friends and treat it as a challenge with a limited amount of time. For these sketches, I often use a Pentel pocket brush. Quick and bold. Sometimes I sketch from my memory and make simple drawings. Hope this helps.
I would so like I draw better so that I can also keep the illustrated journal. What inspired me most into that direction are Voynich manuscript and Miroslav Gospel which are old works but also beautifully illustrated.
Wow 70 sketchbooks in 4 years! I couldn’t hope to finish 7 in that time. Never mind I’ve never finished a single one. I think I have 7 that I’ve actually started. My inner critic is my worst enemy. Can’t seem to shake it. 😔
Kimberly - Battle the inner critic with a pen! Somedays I finish one page in my sketchbook and other days I might complete several. Because I am using mixed media or watercolor paper, the sketchbooks might have 30-50 pages. Not like some sketchbooks that have a 100 pages! Hope you can silence that critic for a bit while you draw!
I'm looking for a pen to make illustrations like the ones showed in this video at around 01:39, does anyone in the comments have any recommendations?:)
Wow..this really good knowledge. It seems this is my problems too..hard to start😏 When you find something interesting..are you taking a pic first or directly make sketch?
If possible, I will sketch in the moment while looking at the scene/object/person. But, if there's no time or it's not possible, then I use photos or sketch from memory.
Hollie Rose is absolutely delightful and very inspiring! Thank you for interviewing her on your channel! Did I hear her correctly when she mentioned that she started her journey with art just 6 years ago? If so, she's come a long way! I started making art 6 years ago as well, and I still consider myself to be a beginner. Here's a question for you, Danny.... where can we get a sketchbook that has paper suitable for watercolor? I'd love to have one that lies flat, like Hollie's. I have looked on Amazon to no avail. Maybe I have used the wrong search term? Thank you SO much for ALL of your videos! I watch you almost every day on TH-cam. 😃👍
Hello Nancy, I started keeping sketchbooks six years ago. I have always had different creative hobbies. I've taken so many art classes and workshops with Sketchbook Skool over these past six years. Daily practice and learning from others has pushed me along. I know your question about sketchbooks was to Danny, but I will tell you that I have used the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook and liked it. I also like the Handbook Paper Watercolor Sketchbook and Stilman and Birn sketchbooks. Many of the sketchbooks that I share, I handbound (another hobby) with watercolor paper. Hope this helps.
It can be made with a single sheet of paper and folded/cut to make a little booklet. Draw on each page. There are lots of videos online how to make one. You can make them larger with more pieces of paper and staple together.
Hello. I started creating journals then self publishing them on amazon. In some of the community posts they are calling them junk low content books. I thought that that is so wrong. My art work takes time to create then I have to color every piece too. Then I have to make them into digital. It's very time consuming. I don't know why people are calling journals, and sketch books junk. Do they even know the time it takes to draw these characters then draw them. 😮
I keep a commonplace journal and want to draw my day. My drawing though doesn’t have the design or composition that I see in her work. My journal doesn’t have the look of balance and focus I see here
I use all different types of sketchbooks. Typically, I look for mixed media or watercolor paper. Also, I make a lot of my sketchbooks using the Coptic hand binding style.
A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.
I get too scared to draw in a journal and ruin it but last year i started just drawing on printer paper, cutting it out, and sticking it in my sketchbook 😂😂🤣🤣
Hello Tara - A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.
I loved this video. I was inspired to check out the sketchbook skool, but wow, a 130 dollars a month, A MONTH! Totally off the table. Totally unaffordable. Guys we are heading into a recession, gas is $5.00 a gallon. Milk almost $5.00. Rents are tripling. Please can you be more afforable?????
We have many other products at various prices, including free. However 3 hours of live instruction with feedback every single day plus $2000 in on-demand courses and an $85 workshop every month is not inexpensive to put together. We do however have a big sale coming up in a month.
I'm intimidated by the artistic regular stylized handwriting of a lot sketchbook artists like you guys and James Gurney. I have dreadful handwriting, ugly and messy. I feel like I need to learn to letter first.
Samantha, I use a Prismacolor blue no-photo pencil to draw lines for my writing. Don’t let your handwriting stop you. I’ve spent many hours practicing to try and learn a few different styles. Many days I don’t have the energy for that and my pages have my regular handwriting. I of course showed you my nicer pages! 😂
Thanks for sharing,l Life is Tree , Including old age , Experience Ida.vizlition, Every day, Skching drawing, notes.thanks you Teacher info point, head, Hand, Eyes ❤🎉😮😊
Desiring to draw and actually beginning has an element of procrastination that lingers far longer than I would like..selecting a sketchbook was equally daunting…so I started drawing small sketches on envelopes from mail that arrived at my home, I used the reverse side of grocery receipts and the unused side of my grocery list…even small ‘sticky’ notes and junk mail with sufficient white space….trying this for a month…my way of launching a drawing habit :)
Sounds great...keep it going!!
Sounds like that's working for you. Drawing on scrap paper takes the pressure off for me when I have artblock or haven't drawn in awhile. Inexpensive sketchpad would be the next step. You've got this.
I think I've done this all my life - doodling on any available surface. I just recently came across the idea of "junk journals" and I now want (plan?) to take my saved envelopes, scrap sketches, etc., and glue them into sketchbooks.
You and me both … procrastinating for years … adore listening to Sketch Skool videos since Covid started very inspiring and educational I even listen to your podcasts … now to sit and start I actually have started a few times and stopped… please continue thank you for all you do … ❤️❤️❤️🙌👏🤗
I did a similar thing recently where I bought postcards made from recycled card and used them to make "mini" art. They were cheap enough and small enough to practise on without worrying too much about the finished piece. A few weeks later I had a whole series of cards which looked amazing when laid out together, although that hadn't been my goal. I love that art can be surprising. :)
Hollie talks about the "need to create" and I totally get that. Drawing, sewing, knitting, writing; I'm always creating. My husband on the other hand? Couldn't care less. It's so interesting to me how some of us just _need_ to create while others don't feel the urge whatsoever!
SAME!
Especially if you are a woman
i think its because your husband havent been exposed to these creative activities when growing up, so he has no interest.. i believe that creative is a skill that has to be developed just like any other!
I have not long started my “later in life” art journal.
Years ago, I had started one of what I could remember of my childhood. The sketches I did, were fun. I attempted to keep my vignettes upbeat, even though it was written about the years after the second world war.
In the end, the local newspapers approached me to put them in the paper every week. which seemed to go down well with their readers. I wrote and sketched for them for seven years. Such fun.
I kept an illustrated journal during the pandemic when we still lived in Phoenix. I sketched every room in our house from multiple angles, exterior views of our house, self-portraits, sketches of my husband, zoom mtgs from work and lock down meet ups, our dogs, the feral cats, and pretty much anything. I typically made notations of whatever was on my mind. It was very therapeutic.
Wow! Sound amazing. Would love to see that.
This is an awesome interview, I love more people talking about the variety of ways that there are to keep a journal. There are no rules, but sometimes we forget that. If you are more word strong, go that route. If you are more of a visual person, try a "glue book" route. If you can't help but draw, grab the tools you are most feeling and go to town!
I happen to have one book that I do all three in! One day I'm more of a writer, other days I just want to brain dump my images. You do you, it's for your eyes anyway.
I really enjoyed this video. I am still fairly new to "illustrated life" journaling. I've kept a written diary for close to 50 yrs. Often little sketches appeared within, but not often. I've never really seen a purpose to drawing my meals, etc. Drawing nature is the exception. I wish I still had many of the little "zine" style drawings ( trace a credit card and draw within) little wonders I find on hikes. My dragabout has a mixture of writing and art, even atrocious art. LOL! I am a constant motion type person, my hands are rarely still, too. Thank you, Hollie, really enjoyed your share of sketches!
I love watching this channel while I eat. Your voice is so comfortable and the conversation is so entertaining, the type you just sit back and listen to.
I liked this video. It was nice to see a regular person talk about their art journey and share. I would like more of these type of interview videos 😁.
I think Danny is a “regular person” as well. He makes drawing real for everyone. That’s what he’s all about… why he does what he does for us. 😊
"Sharing is a boomerang, & you get stuff back when you put it out there." 🧡
My daughter wants to be an artist but I didn't know how to support her as classes aren't readily available in our area. This is a great idea to start where you are and easy to gain inspiration from as no same day is the same for a little girl . Thanks !
All kinds of videos on sketch, paint,
Also there are art penpal groups
Give her the time to do it. Never make it a low priority.
Thank you!
I have started drawing because of your videos , its not good but I do pick up the pen everyday
check out the short animated film call the artist who couldn’t draw 🤝🏽
I bet your drawings are fine in their original unique way
Exactly what I'm doing too
Here we go again…another wonderful reminder.
I love to write and to draw and I’ve done it when nite taking at conventions but why didn’t I do this years ago as a journal?
I think this is my ticket too, it will feel good on so many levels.
Infinite thanks 🙏🏻 ❤
I have a separate sketchbook for my art and a scrapbook journal, but this is a really interesting approach to documenting your life! I also love your insight about sharing and creating connection!
I tried to bullet journal in 2020 for the first time, but not like others. It ended up being more a record of what happened that year. I drew face masks, prisoners being let out of jail, murder hornet's, lightning, forest fires, etc. Crazy year.
@@wahdurci I agree!!! It's pretty clear. And they paid hospitals extra to perpetuate the lies. I'm glad the truth is coming out. Masks never worked
I still remember when I stumbled upon your book so many years ago. It truly inspired me. And I’m about to take it up again. ❤
How inspiring!! I’ve needed a kickstart in a way. I already do this in ballpoint pen, but I love pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, color pencils, brush pens, etc. Thank you!!
This is a particularly inspiring video/interview. Just love it and feel like I want to get started right away. Lots of ideas too. Wish I could afford Spark but I still manage to get lots from your videos and am exceedingly grateful for them. ❤
I always enjoy listening to you and seeing your art.
While I was watching this, I picked up a Pentel gel pen and small notepad from my desk and did my first drawing! A cafetiere next to me on my table. It's recognisable at least, so I'm going to do my damnedest to do a small drawing every day, until I find a nice journal to work with. Thankyou!
Have fun and enjoy!
Awesome! So happy for you! You just started a new adventure. I am cheering you on, you can do it.
Great....try and keep it up. Even in 5-10 minutes a day, you can create something!
So proud of you I did my 2nd drawing without a step by step tutorial yesterday I had to be brave as I have given up for over 15 years due to negative remarks about my art I have no clue what I'm doing
I started this recently, so far it mainly consists of different coffee cups, lol. Great way to record your daily life 😊☕️
Thank you, Danny - loved watching this chat with Hollie, she is wonderful :)
Dear Danny ! I cams across YOU by accident or….was it an “accident” my life has changed ! I feel I have an anchor now in my life! I had a journal like that when I was a teen! My mother through it away when we moved here from Italy long ago! I never forgot my lost loved journal! Now I have a new one that keeps me happy at last!!!
Thank you you are a great soul!!!!
Those sketches are beautiful. Wow!
This reminds me of Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady'. Though that was a nature journal, it is the same concept. Great idea that I think I'll try!
Thank You Danny I have enjoyed you sharing your knowledge and talents with us. You are so inspiring to me in my life and my experiences with sketching. I now have the habit of getting to sketch something each and every day. It's wonderful. Kassandra
I started doing this a month ago, on a vacation. I'm trying to keep going (although back at home life is a bit less dramatic than a vacation). It's really fun and interesting.
So good to see you Hollie!! (And you too Danny!) Missing you guys and Spark!
Miss you too, come back soooooon!
I'm just starting my Journey at 46. I have taken one drawing fundamentals course and am registered in Drawing II. I'm excited to see where this goes, because I am still not sure what it is I'm "supposed" to be doing.
It's funny, Hollie mentioned picking up a journal and never being able to finish it and I've always been the same way with both journals and sketchbooks. I've always kept to independent drawings and keeping them in a binder. Over Covid though, I began keeping a sketch journal after discovering junk journaling while diving into sketchbook tours. Now I keep a sketchjournal that is exploding at the seams with ephemera.
I keep mine personal unless I'm showing off specific pages. I journal about relationships, and very deep emotions while I'm working through things, but I also sometimes draw what I've been eating. It's a tossup whether the next page is going to be a drawing of a chocolate bar or maybe a sex pun. Maybe the chocolate bar is involved IN the pun? You never know LOL. But I'm two books in and I've never felt more comfortable than I do in the illustrated journal experience.
Really inspiring video. As a solitary artist I love to see/hear how others make art. :)
Terrific video. It inspired me to create. I love the way Danny interviews guests. I always learn so much.
Glad you enjoyed!
Very inspiring! Looking forward to sampling the Spark two week trial soon as I recover from eye surgery and can see again.
I started watching your videos yesterday and was wondering if you had made one of these videos. Thank youu 🤍
What great video. You reminded me how much I enjoyed spark and how much I miss you all
We miss you too Tracy! 💕
this is amazing !!!thank you so much for sharing this
Just venturing into illustrated journaling. I have tried the old school writing journal but I can't seem to continue it. This feels interesting!
I love this discussion. Hollie do you make some of your own journals (watercolor).
I’ve been journal writing but only a little sketching. Looking back years later give me personal joy.
Yes, LaVonne, I hand bind a lot of my sketchbooks using watercolor paper. It’s really special to create your own book and fill it!
I agree. I enjoy yhe book binding part just as much and when you've made the sketchbook yourself you can decide on size and types of paper that works best for you. And you love it so much more
I started my drawing journal last year and have improved more than I thought possible. I kept the first few crude entries to show myself and others how I’ve improved. I’ve been told that my entries are very emotional. In a good way of course. One of my latest entries was when I purchased my new truck. I was very excited to paint and journal but not too excited to draw it. Yes, I can draw very well but just not in the mood to draw a truck. So I “cheated” and using the pamphlet that Toyota gave me along with carbon paper, I traced it. Then I used watercolors and it looks fantastic. My sister is not artistic but loves my journal and was here when I traced out the truck photo. She was so encouraged (she can’t draw) that she went out to buy her own journal and supplies (including carbon paper)
This was a great video! I journal, I draw/paint but really never put the two together! 😂 Now, I will be doing this, it makes much more sense to me to have the best of both worlds in one.
Love this! Can you please share what art journal Hollie is using. I really like it, size, paper that holds ink and watercolor, etc. Thank you for all the inspiration! ☺️
Loved this interview...
I used to draw crudely done houses and horses. I was kind of good at flowers.
I'm thinking of beginning a sketchbook of items in each room of my apartment.
All 4 rooms. Kind of like Becky Cao.
Thank you for the inspiring videos
Great video! I’ve always wanted to create a journal like this 😊
I don't know how to draw.. I'm super bad at being creative but I want to try to do so and be good at it while organising my thought. But plain writing is uhhhh so boring.
Killing two birds at once I decided to do art journal whilst writing it along my journal/diary.
Would love to stay consistent a journal a day goals.
Neat! I literally had a random thought about zines pop into my head the other day and looked up videos about making them
Do you make your own scetchbooks= I saw they were with a coptic binding that lays so beautifully flat.
Was wondering that too!
I make my own 😊
@@daisylopezartist Ditto👍🏻
Yes, I do make a lot of my own sketchbooks. It’s really rewarding to hand bind my sketchbook and then fill it!
@@roseranchart8465 they do look great on a shelf, too! I make oil paintings and cover mine with those. 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your work! I hope that someday the insides of my books look as cool as yours 😁
I love, love this so much! I've always wanted to have this as an everyday, joyful activity. I've been able to scrapbook, follow directions with watercolor tutorial videos, and bullet journal. My only problem is that I can't draw at all. Stick figures are about all I can really do...but not even in the fun, cute way. My dream is to be able to create journals like this. Do you have any suggestions on how I can tackle trying to start an illustrated journal when I'm not able to draw something that I'm seeing in front of me? Also, Hollie, which type of journal do you use? I love the shape and size of the square one that you shared in this video. Thank you so much!! 🥰❤🌈📘
My advice, dive into drawing objects around your house. Tubes of toothpaste, a bottle of ketchup, the mug you use for tea, the pen lying on the table, anything and everything. Don’t show anyone. Do it just for yourself and to build skills. It will give you some confidence. Don’t worry how good or bad the drawings are deemed to be. The purpose is to build your ability to see lines, shapes, and angles, along with training your eyes and hand to work together. When you make observational drawings from life, you convert something you see in 3D to a 2D drawing.
One other thought I have is to get Danny Gregory’s book “Art Before Breakfast.” When I teach people new to drawing, I use many of the same lessons that Danny teaches in his book. Enjoy the journey! 🤗
@@roseranchart8465 Thank you so much! I recently bought two of Danny's books, so I hope they will help me draw something that's less like stick figures or drawings of a toddler. Your comment inspired me 🤗💕
This is truly interesting.❤ I shared this video on Pinterest. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Hi, Danny, I've followed you since Everyday Matters came out and did some of the prompts for a while. Lately I've seen a lot on keeping an art journal. I'm currently 65. I began with a written journal at about age 8. A few years ago I mostly stopped. My written journal went deep, into emotions and spirituality. I tried to find what I could learn from events in my personal world. But especially since covid, my life stopped, and I don't see it getting too active again. I WANT to draw/paint. I just don't know what to do when life is uneventful. I often eat the same food several days in a row, or similar frozen meals - hate to cook and live alone so I usually heat 'n eat. Nothing to draw. Cash eraser the same clothes 2 days in a row. Don't go many places - life has shrunk. Again, not whining, but how can a person with such a mundane, boring life, draw it? I read a lot - on a kindle. So, basically my nutshell question.
If your life is worth living (which it is), it's worth drawing. Stop thinking and keep drawing.
I don't go out much because of severe anxiety. But taking walks and drawing what I see has helped open up my world.
I think it's great want you do art has always been in my life keep it up
Thanks for explaining 'pop ups"! Please could you give more definitions of other artists terms andideas?
Thanks, God bless!
How do you sketch the nature or the food you ate? Take a picture and try to sketch before bed or you just do it at that time in a few minutes??
If at all possible, I sketch in the moment. But, if not, then I will take pictures and draw from photos or memory later that day.
What are the best black pens for an art journal? I’ve been inspired to start an art journal and can’t wait to make that happen
Hi Shelly, My personal favorite is Uniball Vision black pen. It has a smooth flow of ink and is waterproof. There are two sizes fine and micro. I use them both.
@@roseranchart8465 Thank you so much for answering! I appreciate it so much.
What kind of sketchbooks are used? I can't seem to find ones that don't bleed through to the next page. Suggestions?
Hi Tara, over the years I’ve used many different types of sketchbooks. The Moleskine watercolor hardcover was my favorite early on. Then I discovered Handbook Journal Co. watercolor sketchbooks and used those for a bit. Fell in love with Stilman and Birn sketchbooks along the way. Lastly, I e been hand binding my own using watercolor. I always look for thicker paper to keep from having bleed through. Best of luck! 😊
@@roseranchart8465 Thanks!!! That was really helpful & I started binding my own with the thick watercolor paper, hands down the best. Thanks again!
Fun and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The noteboook used for the sketchbook is made of any special material (paper)? I've this doubt specially for the use of watercolor
I just recently came upon your material. Great material and plan to dig in. Do you often work from photographs for those subjects that are apt to move . . . or leave . . . or otherwise impractical to draw live?
I am just about to write the same question. I want to sketch moving object like figures of person in the café.
Hi Terry and Henny - I love working in the moment, but it's not always practical or possible. When I am on location drawing, then I sketch what I can. If I am drawing a person and they move, I might leave it as it is or finish the person by piecing it together with another person that comes along. When I start I will often take a picture, just in case I need to leave suddenly. There is more energy in my drawings done on location when compared to those drawn from photos, but both serve a purpose. I hope this helps some.
Does Hollie have an IG page where we can follow her work?
I only post my work in the Skoolyard which is the Sketchbook platform. Maybe I’ll branch out at some point.
When compiling a journal are things always drawn from life or do you use photos? Say for instance you are out at a restaurant with friends, it's hardly the time to sketch your meal so taking photos means you are able to work with them later, yes...?
Both! If I can sketch in the moment, that’s my favorite. If there’s not time, capturing the events of your life from photos is fabulous, too. Over the years, I’ve become more confident to sketch when having dinner with friends and treat it as a challenge with a limited amount of time. For these sketches, I often use a Pentel pocket brush. Quick and bold. Sometimes I sketch from my memory and make simple drawings. Hope this helps.
@@roseranchart8465 Thank you!
I would so like I draw better so that I can also keep the illustrated journal. What inspired me most into that direction are Voynich manuscript and Miroslav Gospel which are old works but also beautifully illustrated.
I totally identify with Hollie's need to create things with my hands, including I think, writing.
Does Hollie have any free content, on YT or elsewhere? I am so interested in her zine making.
Wow 70 sketchbooks in 4 years! I couldn’t hope to finish 7 in that time. Never mind I’ve never finished a single one. I think I have 7 that I’ve actually started. My inner critic is my worst enemy. Can’t seem to shake it. 😔
Kimberly - Battle the inner critic with a pen! Somedays I finish one page in my sketchbook and other days I might complete several. Because I am using mixed media or watercolor paper, the sketchbooks might have 30-50 pages. Not like some sketchbooks that have a 100 pages! Hope you can silence that critic for a bit while you draw!
@@roseranchart8465 thanks for your encouragement. Much appreciated ☮️🥰
An idea: write about or draw what you would do if your critic gets laryngitis & shuts the hell up!! Imagine THAT....😂😂😂❤
@@DeAzul7902 hahah. Good idea. I’ll try it 😃
I'm looking for a pen to make illustrations like the ones showed in this video at around 01:39, does anyone in the comments have any recommendations?:)
Wow..this really good knowledge.
It seems this is my problems too..hard to start😏
When you find something interesting..are you taking a pic first or directly make sketch?
If possible, I will sketch in the moment while looking at the scene/object/person. But, if there's no time or it's not possible, then I use photos or sketch from memory.
Hollie Rose is absolutely delightful and very inspiring! Thank you for interviewing her on your channel! Did I hear her correctly when she mentioned that she started her journey with art just 6 years ago? If so, she's come a long way! I started making art 6 years ago as well, and I still consider myself to be a beginner. Here's a question for you, Danny.... where can we get a sketchbook that has paper suitable for watercolor? I'd love to have one that lies flat, like Hollie's. I have looked on Amazon to no avail. Maybe I have used the wrong search term? Thank you SO much for ALL of your videos! I watch you almost every day on TH-cam. 😃👍
Hello Nancy, I started keeping sketchbooks six years ago. I have always had different creative hobbies. I've taken so many art classes and workshops with Sketchbook Skool over these past six years. Daily practice and learning from others has pushed me along. I know your question about sketchbooks was to Danny, but I will tell you that I have used the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook and liked it. I also like the Handbook Paper Watercolor Sketchbook and Stilman and Birn sketchbooks. Many of the sketchbooks that I share, I handbound (another hobby) with watercolor paper. Hope this helps.
What’s a “zine”?
It can be made with a single sheet of paper and folded/cut to make a little booklet. Draw on each page. There are lots of videos online how to make one. You can make them larger with more pieces of paper and staple together.
A zine is basically a self-published mini illustrated magazine.
I’m confused…Lamy Safaris and watercolors?
How does the Lamy ink not wash when the watercolors are added?
I use a converter with waterproof ink. My favorite is DeAtrementis document ink.
Hello. I started creating journals then self publishing them on amazon. In some of the community posts they are calling them junk low content books. I thought that that is so wrong. My art work takes time to create then I have to color every piece too. Then I have to make them into digital. It's very time consuming. I don't know why people are calling journals, and sketch books junk. Do they even know the time it takes to draw these characters then draw them. 😮
That honestly sounds so cool though
Can the Illustrated Journaling class be purchased as a stand alone or do you have to be a monthly subscriber to get the class?
Illustrated journaling is an ongoing weekly class. You can try a free trial and see if you like it!
Really loved this video.
Glad you enjoyed!
How do we find Hollie's classes?
She teaches in our Spark program. Sign up at SketchbookSkool.com
I’m a member. Still can’t find it :)
I keep a commonplace journal and want to draw my day. My drawing though doesn’t have the design or composition that I see in her work. My journal doesn’t have the look of balance and focus I see here
Hi Daniel, I would love to upload my picture but I dont know how to do it. Do you have any suggestions on doing via apple iphone?
Can’t wait to see it. Share it on Facebook or Instagram with #dbs. Or email
It to info@sketchbookskool.com. - Danny
What note books do you use.
I use all different types of sketchbooks. Typically, I look for mixed media or watercolor paper. Also, I make a lot of my sketchbooks using the Coptic hand binding style.
What is a Zaine?
A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.
I get too scared to draw in a journal and ruin it but last year i started just drawing on printer paper, cutting it out, and sticking it in my sketchbook 😂😂🤣🤣
Yeah
5:41 Chihoohoos rule!
What is spark?
Spark is our online program that has lessons, events, and more.
Gonna have to explore this more because I don’t know what a “zeen” is.😊
Hello Tara - A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.
@@roseranchart8465 Thank you!!
I loved this video. I was inspired to check out the sketchbook skool, but wow, a 130 dollars a month, A MONTH! Totally off the table. Totally unaffordable. Guys we are heading into a recession, gas is $5.00 a gallon. Milk almost $5.00. Rents are tripling. Please can you be more afforable?????
We have many other products at various prices, including free. However 3 hours of live instruction with feedback every single day plus $2000 in on-demand courses and an $85 workshop every month is not inexpensive to put together. We do however have a big sale coming up in a month.
I'm intimidated by the artistic regular stylized handwriting of a lot sketchbook artists like you guys and James Gurney. I have dreadful handwriting, ugly and messy. I feel like I need to learn to letter first.
Samantha, I use a Prismacolor blue no-photo pencil to draw lines for my writing. Don’t let your handwriting stop you. I’ve spent many hours practicing to try and learn a few different styles. Many days I don’t have the energy for that and my pages have my regular handwriting. I of course showed you my nicer pages! 😂
@@roseranchart8465 Ha ha thank you!
Thanks for sharing,l
Life is Tree , Including old age , Experience Ida.vizlition, Every day,
Skching drawing, notes.thanks you
Teacher info point, head, Hand, Eyes ❤🎉😮😊
Wonderful
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Warw, beautiful book. About 3.5…..
Inchies & twinchies.... got me started
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Wonderful. You have inspired me. Holly, do you have a TH-cam channel for us to follow please?
I am not actively creating content on TH-cam at this time.
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I like these videos but I am looking for some more concrete how to videos.
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This is still too intimidating, we need someone with zero skill like me showing off their work.
Please make a video about your work and share it!
@@SketchBookSkool haha…I’d be too ashamed…I need more practice.
"School," not "skool." 🤨
You’re right, Chenneth!
Maybe he wants to be creative with language., make it fun.
@kenneth Rohan: OMG 😅
Everyone's "Journal" looks the same. sigh.
What the point just use Ai