Less is more: Simple abstract sketches

I often overwork my sketches, so in this video I’m taking a much simpler approach.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:01 Materials
2:23 Sketching

[@Samahra01]

Yes, as always❤❤😊

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you 😊

[@riverAmazonNZ]

The grey and yellow one you didn’t like 8:00 was one of my faves. It has energy. I liked 4:29 one too.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks! Often when I go back through my sketchbooks at a later date I end up loving sketches I didn't like before.

[@swl9270]

So inspiring to loosen up my own work! 😊 I do lots of grid journaling but this inspires me to step up my next journal size! I’m so pleased I’ve just about completed a 40 page (back and front sides of the paper filled) since last January! A personal best and a goal. I should treat myself to another larger journal asap! Thanks for sharing!

[@jclosestudio]

That’s amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever filled a sketchbook that quickly. Perfect time for a treat 😉

[@petalflower2012]

Love this video, it’s giving me so many ideas and good to be minimal and not thinking all the time of finished works, it’s something I struggle to do. I would definitely put most of these sketchbook work framed and on my wall. Thanks for another inspirational video.❤😊

[@jclosestudio]

Aww thanks! I also find it gives me more of a sense of accomplishment, cause they are so easy and quick to do. Easy wins!

[@petalflower2012]

@@jclosestudio that's what I need the 'easy wins' thanks for the great videos.x

[@beatrizpatalot9371]

I LOVE my iron green inktense pencil..hehe.

[@artbylumieau]

came here to say the same thing 😂

[@jclosestudio]

Haha 😄 So funny how my preferences keep on changing. I used to be much more into cooler colours just a few years ago. Now I'm noticing a shift to more earthy colours.

[@robertwebber8672]

Yeah! The simpler ones were the best. Yes to unfinished! Best R

[@jclosestudio]

Absolutely! It's making me want to embrace rawness in my larger work more too

[@alisonlyons4691]

Loved this one Jannine, its such a good practise. I was given 4 sketchbooks for Christmas. One is a 10" square Khardi papers book. I really like it. Mmm the baby is probably a bit young for face painting lol 😊

[@jclosestudio]

Haha, I'm sure she'll love face painting in a few years though 😂 until then I better try and keep my floors clean.
That's so exciting! The new sketchbook feeling is the best. I've got a few sheets of Khadi paper, but haven't used them much yet. I found them so different to work on than standard paper I'm used to. Should really give it a go again!