How to create five different backgrounds for your sketchbook

Get creative in your sketchbook. I'll show you five ways to create interesting backgrounds in your sketchbook. A blank white page can seem very daunting, so I encourage all my students to 'trash' their pages! Making washes, marks and patterns can free up your artistic mind and help you be more creative.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

Hello from BC, Canada. Your page was in my feed this morning 😊 I love your techniques and will definitely give these a try. I am new to art journaling and loving it. It’s never too late to learn something new!

[@CateField]

Hello… thank you 🙏 I’m so pleased that you’re going to try them out.. it’s such fun to just play sometimes. And yes, we’re never too old ❤

[@holleighlordel1575]

I really enjoyed this video and can’t wait to get some time to try out your ideas, especially the cling wrap one.

[@CateField]

Thank you :) I'm so pleased. Have fun with the cling wrap.. it really does create fabulous patterns. I hope you can join me this Friday for the next tutorial.
Best wishes, Cate

[@creativewah]

I really enjoyed this video! Definitely going to try these techniques in my sketchbook! 💚💚💚

[@CateField]

Thank you! So happy that you enjoyed it. I'd love to see your take on them.. I'm over on Instagram @CateFieldArtist :)

[@charmainehopkins2372]

Such a fantastic lesson. Have prepared 3 pages already. Love your lessons. Thanks.

[@CateField]

Glad you like them! Thank you x

[@mrd736]

I love these techniques! Thank you!!!

[@CateField]

You are so welcome! I’ll be uploading another lesson on Friday 🙏

[@marybuhl6097]

Mam, Based on this video I subscribed because I enjoyed your teaching approach and how thorough you were. Then I looked at your video list and found basically a bunch of shorts which I totally find unhelpful. Sorry but my subscription may be short lived.

[@CateField]

Hello, thank you for your comments. As you can see, I've only recently started posting my art lessons. My plan is to post every Friday, a new lesson based on my many years of teaching in the classroom. :) I've been experimenting with 'Shorts' too, but I hope over time to produce a more comprehensive playlist of useful lessons. Thank you so much for taking time to give me feedback, it is very useful. Best wishes, Cate

[@marybuhl6097]

@@CateField I appreciate your response and now understand your plan. Thank you! I look forward to Fridays!