I am a person D. I have knowledge about art, I can sketch fairly good but can’t get it to a better level. After practicing so much my inner dialog during drawing disappeared and I have nothing that excites me enough to want to draw it. I am also a perfectionist and a harsh self critic. Yay me!
Thanks for sharing ! My previous video goes over this exact thing, losing inspiration for art and regaining it through getting in touch with new passions ! I guess we can classify you as Person D aka the “stuck” artist haha
I am somewhat like this. What worked for me was getting into a live class. Then, the teacher will teach something and say, now sit there and draw this exact thing for like an hour. You are there sitting, so you might as well do that, right? Then they'll give some pointers and now you have homework. It has worked wonders for me, so I recommend it.
@@Eardil That’s actually a great tip! I’ve been doing a lot of online classes that help give me more knowledge but haven’t seem to help me find my inner voice again and once the class is over, I have no new passion for anything. Just a new understanding about how little I really know. I sometimes miss my early days of creating when I could immerse myself in my own little world even though my drawings were bad. There was a WHY and a WHAT behind them, now I only strive to create a good BECAUSE. It’s like I lost myself while trying to follow what others were doing. Live class might be a new experience, I will give it a go! ❤️
I have the same problem. I know a lot about art and I’ve done a whole bunch of techniques but I feel like I get to a point where I lose motivation and then my harsh self critique comes in.
I'm often intimidated by "the white page" regarding sketchbooks. However, I've personally found that picking a notebook with dotted paper extinguished this fear of mine over time. I hope any of you with a common struggle find this beneficial :)
I name my sketchbooks on the first page. Or if it’s really pretty and I get overwhelmed picking the right name for the book, I just write my name and phone in case it gets lost!!! That also takes some white page pressure off
I am person B - I'd love to learn and grow as an artist but I'm easily discouraged by lack of progress or when I struggle to understand the different concepts of whatever I'm learning. It doesn't help that I'm a perfectionist and whenever I create I feel disappointed even when those around me love it. Also, I struggle with time management. I don't always have the time to sit and immerse myself in my art :(
perfecionism can really be a damper regarding progress ! so many people have brought this up in the comments, I hope to have it as a topic during my next videos 🍓🌿
Coming from a perfectionist artist, slowly learn to loosen your perfectionism, it sent me into a lot of art blocks because I was checking every miniscule corner and smoothing every line, when the simpler faster style was basically the same as a piece that took 4 times the time
The thing that got me drawing more was buying a cheap notebook. Because it wasn't expensive or pretty I wasn't worried about making mistakes and "ruining" my notebook. I also got smallish notebooks to make it less intimidating. This works great for sketching with pens, pencils and water based markers. However, for alcohol markers and watercolor painting the paper can make a big difference so for those I have cheap paper that I play on and test things, but if a technique doesn't work I will try it on my more expensive paper to see if that was the problem. However, I can do a lot with the cheaper paper and that has got me to make way more art. This same idea works with journaling too, I've been writing so much more since I switched to composition notebooks. Now I don't feel like I have to write only when I have huge updates or the time to write super neat. Instead, I write nearly everyday about anything and everything which has helped me work through so many goals and problems.
When I was (re-)learning how to draw, I put some newsprint inside a construction paper cover. I called it my "Messbook." That took away my fear of bad drawings during the initial re-learning.
I think it’s so interesting to see all the various Person D descriptions, we all know who we are/want to be, we just gotta buckle down and put in the effort to get there. Good luck everyone :)
Somehow this video had a different effect on me than I think it was supposed to. When you mentioned, „my recent hyperfixation“ I realized that that is exactly what I am lacking with drawing. I have hyperfixations for so many things, but drawing was the hobby that I grew up with and always was dearest to my heart, so I could never figure out why it is that when I sit down in order to draw, I never know what to draw or don't really feel inspired and how other people don't have that problem. And why it is easier for me to start new hobbies and pick up other crafts rather than doing what I'm supposed to really love. But now that you said that, I realize I don't have hyperfixations when it comes to drawing, and I need the hyperfixations in order to feel motivation (probably due to my ADHD)… So thanks for helping me at least understand why I don't feel like drawing most of the time, or why I have trouble coming up with topics.
hi fren ! I have adhd too, and it's the hyperfixations that help me draw and keep me drawing when I sit down, I totally relate to the "sitting down and staring at the blank page and feeling overwhelmed", it's the starting that is hardest with adhd, even with things you really DO want to do, it's ironic and paradoxical, but it's true. I don't have a hyperfixation for drawing per say, but for expressing my ideas through the process of drawing, but anything I'm interested in in my real life I HAVE to draw, because I love expressing what I like. Any hypefixation you have in life can be drawn, right now I'm reaaaaally into those adorable gachapon/trinket things from Japan vendors, and I love drawing them ! You just need to redirect your hyperfixation excitement to work for you when drawing (: with adhd these hyperfixations fizzle out quickly, I know, the goal is to keep yourself occupied with things you love and surrounded yourself with them ! I go over finding things to hyperfixate on/love in my previous video ! wishing you all the best
I remember Lynda Barry saying on a podcast that most kids lose confidence in drawing when they start to see a drawing as a thing instead of a place. By "place" she means somewhere you have an experience in as you draw. In 2025 I want to relearn how to approach every drawing primarily as a place.
I am a mixture of Person A and B. I feel scared to make art because it might look bad and worse than other people's and other people can make art faster and more efficient than me. I stopped wanting to be a pro artist and actually somewhat enjoy the process of making art.
Person B. 🙈 I have sketchbooks and supplies but I'm my own worst critic. I don't like to do anything that I can't do right the first time. And I have a hard time remembering that no one will care what's in my sketchbook but me. And if I enjoy the process then that's all that matters.
I know it's hard, but drawing should be done for the fun of it ! a sketchbook is for YOU exploring the world, not anyone else, and even if they see it, it could motivate them to draw too 🍓🌿
I really needed this video, so thank you! I'm definitely person B - I used to draw a LOT as a kid, but got more self-critical as time went on, and almost completely stopped. I'm still constantly inspired by art I see online, but haven't been able to get into the routine of practicing to get better. 2025 WILL be the year I get back into drawing!
I wanted to do draw again because I wanna start journaling while writing and drawing, I can't express my real feelings to others, but through journaling I might heal in some way
drawing while journaling my day or thoughts has been a game changer for me ! I love doodling and being to able visualize the things that happen day-to-day🍓🌿
Definitely B! I want to learn to draw but finding a point to start at feels overwhelming and if I just try to teach myself I keep putting it off or I get discouraged bcs I don't know the technical stuff good enough to actually apply and practise them
there's so many things to choose from, I know ! hopefully I can make this prcoess a bit easier if you decide to follow the videos, we'll be learning all about that ! 🍓🌿
I feel called out. I like drawing but don’t want to learn for some reason but then get mad that my drawing sucks but then continue to not want to draw.😬
I am a person A, but i _do_ have some 'proper' art traning. My sketch book is actually my rough book which doubles for note-taking in class! I helps me to not think of it as a sketch book, even though most of the pages are filled with art. Sometimes I'll sketch in the margins of notes, sometimes ill do a entire page of art, whatever i feel like!
that's a great idea ! I also try to use my "sketchbook" for everything because it feels like it becomes a safe place to draw & write and do anything basically !! 🍓🌿
Awesome video! I totally agree, art is for be fun, but is not blocking us from learn some fundamentals. I think the biggest problem is that people are afraid to draw a 'bad' drawing, and this makes them scare of even start. I say those things, because i was this type of person, but when i change the way a see my drawings, as fun steps, every mistake started to be a fun part too.
very new to your channel, this is my first vid of yours im seeing and i gotta say as someone with adhd (keeping up anything for longer than 2 weeks is a *struggle* lol) the idea of gamifying the homework with your discord server sounds really fun and helpful.
hi ! I have adhd too, it's one of the reasons I'm trying to help other people get in touch with their art in more "creative" ways (: thanks for watching ! 🍓🌿
this is so refreshing!!! I set a goal for my latest sketchbook to actively "not try to improve" and its full of scribbles and experiments and little characters and it looks like a 5 year olds sketch book and I haven't had as much fun creating in YEARS! Everyone should be encouraged to create for the act of creating sometimes, even those who do make art for a living. not to improve or have a good result or practice Draw like a child draws Just to put something onto a piece of paper because it feels good!
I’m into sketch book 22 now. Been drawing since 10 years old and I’m now nearly 17! It’s funny, I used to draw more and have less artblock before I focused on trying to improve my art skill. I miss drawing for fun, especially now that I’m in art as a senior subject. It ripped so much creativity out of me. So to anyone reading, JUST DRAW. It legit doesn’t matter if it’s ‘bad’ because true art is about expression, and if it’s how you express your happiness THEN ITS PERFECT THE WAY IT IS! Once you start, keep looking back at old art. As someone whose finished 20 sketchbooks in 7 years, looking back at my old art gives me this feeling that it all wasn’t for nothing, which is super helpful when I feel insecure about my art ability. Especially since I’m not naturally talented. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am!! I should be and am proud of myself. Do it for your future self!! I promise, you won’t regret it. Never give up. And never throw out bad art, it shows how much you’ve grown!
I struggle a lot when I don't see my drawings getting good, I guess I am too perfectionist and not embracing the little defaults that can make a drawing really beautiful, thanks for your advices 🌟
I‘m a bit late, but I laughed out loud when I saw you mentioned Red Dead Redemption 2! I‘ve started playing the game in October and haven’t been able to stop. I‘m so in awe of the world (and the characters) they’ve created. It never occurred to me that I could use these feelings as a motivation to draw. Probably because I‘m person B/C. My art teacher traumatized me, so all the fear weighs extra heavy. This is something I really want to tackle in the upcoming year, maybe with professional help. Videos like yours make me want to rediscover the playfulness and fun that you can have while exploring creativity. Thank you for this! All the best for 2025 🙂
I have drawn all my life, sometimes I wanted it to be something serious that could lead me to a job, and sometimes it was just something that I wanted to do for me. I often get overwhelmed and stop creating for a while, then I regret it and try to get at it again. Now I'm trying again to see if I can make a living doing what I have always loved, and while I still need to learn and do a lot of work on my art, I also have a lot of work to do on socializing and learning to open up to people. I'm struggling to find the boldness to tell artists I follow that I like their work, but I'm doing it. For now I'm still not confident enough to join a discord community, but I think I'll need to do something like that to continue my journey
I'm always excited about your videos. They are so motivational. Please keep going on the journey. I hope everyone can find their passion for drawing in sketchbooks in 2025.
I get intimidated by a blank page and knowing what to draw. Probably just need to do it daily for a year. Which also feels like a BIG goal. I really like the idea of going on this journey with you over time.
doing it daily for a year is a hefty goal ! my video "draw again" goes over how you can slowly build this habit by giving you 7 and 30 day homeworks, all of my homeworks are designed to get you slowly back into drawing and completely free (:
Im a graphics designer that can't (or more like didn't worried about learning how to) draw, my area is mostly web design and marketing, with a little bit of animation for making animated posters and a little bit of video edition for making shorts, tiktok, stories etc lately i've been getting the itch to learning how to properly animate and draw and i feel like a lot of graphic design basics would translate well to drawing but i don't know i feel like it's not for me that im lacking talent or IDK
Person E: artist who is finding less & less time to do it because of having kids or huge time sinks elsewhere or F: Your a AO artist and afraid of keeping a book incase someone finds it and thinks ill of you for just drawing things they don't like. I am both of these and found dropping off in my art time because of both factors.
8:27 I love when artists draw something connected to their culture. It's nice to know that such a great artist is polish just like me! Also can you speak polish?
I always see my sketchbook as a safe space to explore different styles, colors, shapes, etc. It doesn't have to look pretty, as long as I have fun. And regarding your question at the start of the video: I don't think I fit any of these types. That makes me person D. Someone who loves drawing and just wanted to watch this video.
I called my rough sketchbook my "trashbook" in college, so I didn't have much expectations of what was inside. I tended to make better drawings like that, since there was no skin in the game for me then.
I'm more like Person B, I want to learn how to draw well (and have fun with it). And the thing is that for years, when I was younger, I drew every day and had fun practicing and trying to learn to draw. But because of different things (like beginning to post my art online) I grew frustrated with my art, they were never good enough to me because they didn't come out how I picture in my head. It lead to drawing feeling like a chore rather than a fun activity; it hurt trying to draw a pose or an expression and it coming out bad. I followed the advice from another artist on youtube that has helped me draw and not get frustrated, but it's still not a fun activity for me and I'm scared to challenge myself for fear it'll come out as bad.
there is a huge difference between drawing as a kid and as an adult, I agree ! as I kid I had endless motivation and 0 perfecionism mindsets, just pure fun ! maybe we can help you in the discord if you decide to join !
I get frustrated so easily by my lack of ability to clearly envision what I want...I only know when it looks wrong, and have to try 'something different from that' until it's right, which means it takes me five hours to get a single head sketch done. Spacial awareness issues don't help, as I struggle to draw from references as well. Its annoying because I really enjoy the coloring stage, and experimenting with different techniques for lining and shading and all that, but getting a sketch I'm happy to work with takes so frigging long it kills all my motivation. Just knowing that it's going to take me three days worth of free time struggling and annoyed to get to the fun part is daunting. I've ended up doing a lot of digital work because I don't erase holes in my paper, and I can move or resize something if I like how it looks but put it in the wrong place or something. It's building my confidence, but I still get so discouraged by my inability to make things look even remotely like I want them to on physical paper. It feels like every success is an accident and I'm not actually learning anything. Definitely more of an A person. I find getting prompts from other places, like those 'drawing a day for a month' lists helps me, because if it's not a personal obsession I'm willing to accept a line being a millimeter off, and it massively reduces the pressure of getting the sketch stage done.
Since you like the coloring phase, have you thought of doing color splotches in watercolor or paint first? Kinda like a colorized version of splotches you see when blinded by the sun. This way some colors are in the areas you've thought leaves are or some critter, etc. Then you can sketch atop the dried color very lightly in erasable color mechanical pencil, again color that might try your brain into the happy coloring phase instead of stuck thinking sketching? I've also seen people do digital drawings for basic shapes and color testing. Then print the line work and trace it onto physical.
hello catberry woodlands friends ! 🍓🌿 I know I can't be the only one, but starting a sketchbook is a series of trials and tribulations, let me tell you that ! I have recently committed to completing my sketchbooks (instead of perpetually starting new ones) and I thought, what better time to talk about the benefits of you using and drawing in sketchbook than now, as we head into a new year with new habits ! what has been one of the reasons you haven't started a sketchbook ?
1) Having to buy the sketch book itself and art supplies, while the book is ~3$ and a set of colour pencils is ~3$ as well, it is the cost of a meal. Though there are definitely benefits to having the sketch book, namely the poopy formula and how the first few drawings and ideas generally aren't as good as the ones you tend to think of after the first few drawings! Happy Holidays !
Thank you for this lovely video. I can really use it right now. I always like to start the year with my "draw every day books", which means that I have been drawing in two sketchbooks every day for about half a year. It has helped me to get better (I'm type B🤭). However, three days ago, when I started drawing again after a long break, I realised that I somehow didn't like my drawings that much. Yesterday it was better again, but I also realised that I'm trying to draw perfectly again, even though I still need a lot of practice. Thanks to you, I'm calmer again. Simply because you're right. It doesn't have to be perfect, it should be fun. And, looking back, I actually don't think my drawings are that bad. But I can't compare to a professional. Your owls are so cute, I'd love to bite into the paper and eat them🤭. I hope to see lots of lovely videos from you in the new year.
I was thinking about buying a bigger sketchbook for more elaborate drawings, and keeping my small, pocket size as a roughbook. I don't draw traditionally as much as before, but my current sketchbook's too small for details 😂😂
I think it's very important to have different sketchbook sizes ! that way you can grab whichever one you feel like using, A4 to explore more ideas, or a pocket to just doodle and jot down quick sketches 🍓🌿
Thank you for the motivation and inspiration=) It is a brilliant idea to call your sketchbook a Roughbook.I need to try that. I think it will be much easier for me to scribble in it if this is a Roughbook=)
I’m none of your “types of people” but here’s my engagement..I have knowledge and capability but my main issue is I let life get in the way which prevents me from doing the things I love..well that and perfectionism..I was hoping for an idea on how to motivate myself and keep up with it
Im the other option lol, I used to fill out a lot of sketchbooks (i say that, they were just school notebooks) with nothing more than doodles in class, and since i graduated HS i havent even gotten 10 pages intk a sketchbook
Person… teal… mostly self taught artist who never finished art school became a tattoo artist but still struggle to accept my level of artistry and always wants to improve… pretty much like any artist anywhere lol
I'm person D: i can draw pretty okayly, have a sketchbook but saw your prebby art and the video looked calming so here i am :3 I love ur style btw :D The owls aee super cute
I am person D: I have a literal college degree in art and yet I have trouble keeping a sketchbook because school pressured me to only make finished things so now I can't leave anything unfinished even if it's just a doodle
well.... I'm defo a type C but sometimes I came overpowered by my fear how bad my drawings really is and this turn me into type A? tks for the video, I'm trying to make more art - even if it's bad to my pov.
I'm probably person E. An artist who hates drawing, doesn't understand sketching, but sees the value in sketchbooks (yet never has completed one and doesn't know how).
I am assuming you are using acrylic markers over colored pencil sketches? I love your little vignette style. And I especially love your babushka owl. ❤🦉
I am Person D - I am an artist, who already works in the field for quite some time and I just like to see and admire how other artists do it, possibly learning a detail for my sketchbook journeys to keep it fresh 🧡
I think I am a between B and C to be honest as I have been improving. I keep trying and yeah I have a rage quit but I always come back after a few weeks or a couple months.
I am the person a, I don't know how to draw but I enjoy it, thank you very much for the video and by the way I thought your accent was very nice, I am still learning Englis😅
Those 3 I don't know bout me but for me I'm special needs and a artist its my brain doesnt let me do this vs sometimes any tips for a special needs person to get better with my art ❤
I don't think I'm qualified to answer this, but I'll try ! My advice for anyone wanting to do art and finding struggles along the way, whether physical or mental disabilities, I can only recommend to make art when YOU want to make it, make what YOU want to make, and if you want to improve, perhaps take part in our challenges and exercises on our discord channel where we have a positive community that can support you on your journey !
I am a bit different. I want to learn art. I am learning all the fundamentals but I am so lost when it comes to just drawing. I don’t know how to start or what to draw.
I’m the type D person who can’t draw on a proper sketch book but am filling my commonplace book with sketches Joke aside, I think I’m the type B but struggling with the studying. I guess it isn’t a good idea to start with human after all 😅 And I also tend to be caught in small details, which makes it hard for me to start with general forms.
a commonplace book is a great place to sketch ! human anatomy and forms are a very hard topic to start with - it's recommended first to start with simple forms as I mentioned in the video, we'll be going over this in the upcoming videos more so maybe you'll find it of use ! 🍓🌿
Btw, what are the markers you're using in your owl sketches? I can relate to person C as I'm taking this year to explore different creative paths and I've always wanted to try art.
I'm probably person z at this point but I'm trying to get into 3d art (sculpting, digital design for 3d printing) but know really, that i need to be able to draw well enough before i can be okay-to-decent at 3d
hi ! I work in the games industry and have learned a lot of the 3D pipeline in Blender, and I know many people who have no idea of drawing but still do 3D, it isn't required to know how to draw to sculpt or model 🍓🌿
@@Catberry.Woodlands Well I can already draw a little bit because my background through school, college and Uni was Art/Design. I feel like the better i can draw the better i can design and thats going to be important to me if i take this further (although i do agree with you, but my tutors drummed the opposite into me so i probably sounded a little biased - I sketch in clay XD) Thank you for the reply, i had a lot of fun watching your video
finishing off a piece with color is a tough step ! I have tried many mediums both digital and traditional and in the end, the way you finish a drawing is your "style", I have found that I most like the "colored" result of my sketches when I use markers traditionally !! 🍓🌿
I'm a mix out Person A and b? Maybe I'm also Person D: I've been drawing a lot, trying out lots of things, but somehow I'm not getting any further and at the moment I'm in a block that I'm not even touching my sketchbook, although I really enjoyed drawing in it. Somehow I'm lacking ideas/inspiration
I don't think i was the target audience for this video, since i already consider myself to be a decent artist. Not at a pro level but good enough that i like how my art looks. The thing stopping me is time. I used to draw a lot more when i was a student, but becoming an adult with a job and adult responsibilities to deal with has left me with a lot less free time. And the free time i do get, i have to optimize how to spend between my partner, family, friends and rest. I do still draw occasionally but i always have to give up time that I would've used for something else to do so. Being neurodivergent doesn't help either, but that's a whole other can of worms that doesn't need to be opened right now lol Either way, great video! Definitely sth I'd send to the A, B and C people i know hahah
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can we add D: the artist who keeps sketchbooks but lost motivation and came across this really cool video 🥺🙈
awwh ! you're too sweet thank you for watching friend, hope to help you along your journey ! 🍓🌿
Me too!
@@jessicapierce9704thank you friend 💛✨
me :(
Eeeeeeey that’s me
I am a person D. I have knowledge about art, I can sketch fairly good but can’t get it to a better level. After practicing so much my inner dialog during drawing disappeared and I have nothing that excites me enough to want to draw it. I am also a perfectionist and a harsh self critic. Yay me!
Thanks for sharing ! My previous video goes over this exact thing, losing inspiration for art and regaining it through getting in touch with new passions ! I guess we can classify you as Person D aka the “stuck” artist haha
I am somewhat like this. What worked for me was getting into a live class. Then, the teacher will teach something and say, now sit there and draw this exact thing for like an hour. You are there sitting, so you might as well do that, right? Then they'll give some pointers and now you have homework. It has worked wonders for me, so I recommend it.
@@Eardil That’s actually a great tip! I’ve been doing a lot of online classes that help give me more knowledge but haven’t seem to help me find my inner voice again and once the class is over, I have no new passion for anything. Just a new understanding about how little I really know. I sometimes miss my early days of creating when I could immerse myself in my own little world even though my drawings were bad. There was a WHY and a WHAT behind them, now I only strive to create a good BECAUSE. It’s like I lost myself while trying to follow what others were doing. Live class might be a new experience, I will give it a go! ❤️
I have the same problem. I know a lot about art and I’ve done a whole bunch of techniques but I feel like I get to a point where I lose motivation and then my harsh self critique comes in.
Same😢❤
I’m person b I wanna learn how to draw but I can’t ‘trust the process’. When it looks ugly I get scared and don’t wanna draw anymore.
makes sense ! trusting the process is hard, since you have to be vulnerable with yourself 🍓🌿
"She feels bonita" was so unexpected for some reason and really made me laugh
"It never gets less frustrating, but it does get more fun"
I'm often intimidated by "the white page" regarding sketchbooks. However, I've personally found that picking a notebook with dotted paper extinguished this fear of mine over time. I hope any of you with a common struggle find this beneficial :)
what a nice idea ! it feels less intimidating when there's already something on the page !
I name my sketchbooks on the first page. Or if it’s really pretty and I get overwhelmed picking the right name for the book, I just write my name and phone in case it gets lost!!! That also takes some white page pressure off
I am person B - I'd love to learn and grow as an artist but I'm easily discouraged by lack of progress or when I struggle to understand the different concepts of whatever I'm learning. It doesn't help that I'm a perfectionist and whenever I create I feel disappointed even when those around me love it.
Also, I struggle with time management. I don't always have the time to sit and immerse myself in my art :(
perfecionism can really be a damper regarding progress ! so many people have brought this up in the comments, I hope to have it as a topic during my next videos 🍓🌿
the confidence i had when i was 12, i wasnt an artist by all means but i rmbr drawing this zeref 😭 now only being a perfectionist matters
@@lovetahsin being a kid and drawing was so effortless ! 🍓🌿
Coming from a perfectionist artist, slowly learn to loosen your perfectionism, it sent me into a lot of art blocks because I was checking every miniscule corner and smoothing every line, when the simpler faster style was basically the same as a piece that took 4 times the time
I'm person D, trained artist who has never been able to successfully keep a sketchbook and only ever works on pieces start to finish.
Me too 🥲
you can still work on pieces from start to finish in a sketchbook !🍓🌿
I like to think of them as idea books, so drawing, writing or whatever sticks
same !
The thing that got me drawing more was buying a cheap notebook. Because it wasn't expensive or pretty I wasn't worried about making mistakes and "ruining" my notebook. I also got smallish notebooks to make it less intimidating. This works great for sketching with pens, pencils and water based markers. However, for alcohol markers and watercolor painting the paper can make a big difference so for those I have cheap paper that I play on and test things, but if a technique doesn't work I will try it on my more expensive paper to see if that was the problem. However, I can do a lot with the cheaper paper and that has got me to make way more art.
This same idea works with journaling too, I've been writing so much more since I switched to composition notebooks. Now I don't feel like I have to write only when I have huge updates or the time to write super neat. Instead, I write nearly everyday about anything and everything which has helped me work through so many goals and problems.
@@ldegraaf thanks for sharing ! 🍓🌿
When I was (re-)learning how to draw, I put some newsprint inside a construction paper cover. I called it my "Messbook." That took away my fear of bad drawings during the initial re-learning.
I think it’s so interesting to see all the various Person D descriptions, we all know who we are/want to be, we just gotta buckle down and put in the effort to get there. Good luck everyone :)
Somehow this video had a different effect on me than I think it was supposed to. When you mentioned, „my recent hyperfixation“ I realized that that is exactly what I am lacking with drawing. I have hyperfixations for so many things, but drawing was the hobby that I grew up with and always was dearest to my heart, so I could never figure out why it is that when I sit down in order to draw, I never know what to draw or don't really feel inspired and how other people don't have that problem. And why it is easier for me to start new hobbies and pick up other crafts rather than doing what I'm supposed to really love. But now that you said that, I realize I don't have hyperfixations when it comes to drawing, and I need the hyperfixations in order to feel motivation (probably due to my ADHD)… So thanks for helping me at least understand why I don't feel like drawing most of the time, or why I have trouble coming up with topics.
hi fren ! I have adhd too, and it's the hyperfixations that help me draw and keep me drawing when I sit down, I totally relate to the "sitting down and staring at the blank page and feeling overwhelmed", it's the starting that is hardest with adhd, even with things you really DO want to do, it's ironic and paradoxical, but it's true. I don't have a hyperfixation for drawing per say, but for expressing my ideas through the process of drawing, but anything I'm interested in in my real life I HAVE to draw, because I love expressing what I like. Any hypefixation you have in life can be drawn, right now I'm reaaaaally into those adorable gachapon/trinket things from Japan vendors, and I love drawing them ! You just need to redirect your hyperfixation excitement to work for you when drawing (: with adhd these hyperfixations fizzle out quickly, I know, the goal is to keep yourself occupied with things you love and surrounded yourself with them ! I go over finding things to hyperfixate on/love in my previous video ! wishing you all the best
I remember Lynda Barry saying on a podcast that most kids lose confidence in drawing when they start to see a drawing as a thing instead of a place. By "place" she means somewhere you have an experience in as you draw. In 2025 I want to relearn how to approach every drawing primarily as a place.
I agree, drawing is a place not a destination !
I am a mixture of Person A and B. I feel scared to make art because it might look bad and worse than other people's and other people can make art faster and more efficient than me. I stopped wanting to be a pro artist and actually somewhat enjoy the process of making art.
Person B. 🙈 I have sketchbooks and supplies but I'm my own worst critic. I don't like to do anything that I can't do right the first time. And I have a hard time remembering that no one will care what's in my sketchbook but me. And if I enjoy the process then that's all that matters.
I know it's hard, but drawing should be done for the fun of it ! a sketchbook is for YOU exploring the world, not anyone else, and even if they see it, it could motivate them to draw too 🍓🌿
I really needed this video, so thank you! I'm definitely person B - I used to draw a LOT as a kid, but got more self-critical as time went on, and almost completely stopped. I'm still constantly inspired by art I see online, but haven't been able to get into the routine of practicing to get better. 2025 WILL be the year I get back into drawing!
I wanted to do draw again because I wanna start journaling while writing and drawing, I can't express my real feelings to others, but through journaling I might heal in some way
drawing while journaling my day or thoughts has been a game changer for me ! I love doodling and being to able visualize the things that happen day-to-day🍓🌿
I’m a sleep deprived artist who loves your content
awwh thank you fren I really appreciate that you vibe with it and continue watching !!🍓🌿
Definitely B! I want to learn to draw but finding a point to start at feels overwhelming and if I just try to teach myself I keep putting it off or I get discouraged bcs I don't know the technical stuff good enough to actually apply and practise them
there's so many things to choose from, I know ! hopefully I can make this prcoess a bit easier if you decide to follow the videos, we'll be learning all about that ! 🍓🌿
I'm glad youtube is recommending me other artists.
welcome to catberry woodlands !!
I feel called out. I like drawing but don’t want to learn for some reason but then get mad that my drawing sucks but then continue to not want to draw.😬
finding your identity as an artist is hard ! my previous video goes over this exact topic, maybe it can help you 🍓🌿
I am a person A, but i _do_ have some 'proper' art traning. My sketch book is actually my rough book which doubles for note-taking in class! I helps me to not think of it as a sketch book, even though most of the pages are filled with art. Sometimes I'll sketch in the margins of notes, sometimes ill do a entire page of art, whatever i feel like!
that's a great idea ! I also try to use my "sketchbook" for everything because it feels like it becomes a safe place to draw & write and do anything basically !! 🍓🌿
Awesome video! I totally agree, art is for be fun, but is not blocking us from learn some fundamentals. I think the biggest problem is that people are afraid to draw a 'bad' drawing, and this makes them scare of even start. I say those things, because i was this type of person, but when i change the way a see my drawings, as fun steps, every mistake started to be a fun part too.
very new to your channel, this is my first vid of yours im seeing and i gotta say as someone with adhd (keeping up anything for longer than 2 weeks is a *struggle* lol) the idea of gamifying the homework with your discord server sounds really fun and helpful.
hi ! I have adhd too, it's one of the reasons I'm trying to help other people get in touch with their art in more "creative" ways (: thanks for watching ! 🍓🌿
this is so refreshing!!! I set a goal for my latest sketchbook to actively "not try to improve" and its full of scribbles and experiments and little characters and it looks like a 5 year olds sketch book and I haven't had as much fun creating in YEARS! Everyone should be encouraged to create for the act of creating sometimes, even those who do make art for a living. not to improve or have a good result or practice
Draw like a child draws
Just to put something onto a piece of paper because it feels good!
I’m into sketch book 22 now. Been drawing since 10 years old and I’m now nearly 17! It’s funny, I used to draw more and have less artblock before I focused on trying to improve my art skill. I miss drawing for fun, especially now that I’m in art as a senior subject. It ripped so much creativity out of me. So to anyone reading, JUST DRAW. It legit doesn’t matter if it’s ‘bad’ because true art is about expression, and if it’s how you express your happiness THEN ITS PERFECT THE WAY IT IS! Once you start, keep looking back at old art. As someone whose finished 20 sketchbooks in 7 years, looking back at my old art gives me this feeling that it all wasn’t for nothing, which is super helpful when I feel insecure about my art ability. Especially since I’m not naturally talented. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am!! I should be and am proud of myself. Do it for your future self!! I promise, you won’t regret it. Never give up. And never throw out bad art, it shows how much you’ve grown!
good luck !
The first few horses actually look like donkeys, they're super adorable
A for drawing and the other pictorial arts but C for most of my other creative pursuits. A things are nice but C things are always on the brain
@@epicnamepwns1242 thanks for sharing ! 🍓🌿
I struggle a lot when I don't see my drawings getting good, I guess I am too perfectionist and not embracing the little defaults that can make a drawing really beautiful, thanks for your advices 🌟
I‘m a bit late, but I laughed out loud when I saw you mentioned Red Dead Redemption 2! I‘ve started playing the game in October and haven’t been able to stop. I‘m so in awe of the world (and the characters) they’ve created. It never occurred to me that I could use these feelings as a motivation to draw. Probably because I‘m person B/C. My art teacher traumatized me, so all the fear weighs extra heavy. This is something I really want to tackle in the upcoming year, maybe with professional help. Videos like yours make me want to rediscover the playfulness and fun that you can have while exploring creativity. Thank you for this! All the best for 2025 🙂
I have drawn all my life, sometimes I wanted it to be something serious that could lead me to a job, and sometimes it was just something that I wanted to do for me. I often get overwhelmed and stop creating for a while, then I regret it and try to get at it again. Now I'm trying again to see if I can make a living doing what I have always loved, and while I still need to learn and do a lot of work on my art, I also have a lot of work to do on socializing and learning to open up to people.
I'm struggling to find the boldness to tell artists I follow that I like their work, but I'm doing it.
For now I'm still not confident enough to join a discord community, but I think I'll need to do something like that to continue my journey
thanks for sharing ! hope you have a lovely day 🍓🌿
I love your style of video, so descriptive and all the images and animations ✨👌
that’s so sweet of you thank you for noticing them ! most of the images and animations I make from scratch so it’s nice to have them appreciated 🥰💛
I really liked this video. I feel I’m a step closer to getting inspired to draw again
@@oliviaespinosa7613 thank you ! good luck 🍓🌿
I'm always excited about your videos. They are so motivational. Please keep going on the journey. I hope everyone can find their passion for drawing in sketchbooks in 2025.
thank you so much for being such a lovely member in the server maovinne ! 🍓🌿I will keep making videos, don't worry !!
I get intimidated by a blank page and knowing what to draw. Probably just need to do it daily for a year. Which also feels like a BIG goal. I really like the idea of going on this journey with you over time.
doing it daily for a year is a hefty goal ! my video "draw again" goes over how you can slowly build this habit by giving you 7 and 30 day homeworks, all of my homeworks are designed to get you slowly back into drawing and completely free (:
Im a graphics designer that can't (or more like didn't worried about learning how to) draw, my area is mostly web design and marketing, with a little bit of animation for making animated posters and a little bit of video edition for making shorts, tiktok, stories etc
lately i've been getting the itch to learning how to properly animate and draw and i feel like a lot of graphic design basics would translate well to drawing but i don't know i feel like it's not for me that im lacking talent or IDK
Person D: an artist who has too many sketchbooks but doesn't know where to start to tackle their pile
Person E: artist who is finding less & less time to do it because of having kids or huge time sinks elsewhere or F: Your a AO artist and afraid of keeping a book incase someone finds it and thinks ill of you for just drawing things they don't like. I am both of these and found dropping off in my art time because of both factors.
8:27 I love when artists draw something connected to their culture. It's nice to know that such a great artist is polish just like me! Also can you speak polish?
I'm the person that has degrees in art and has carried around a sketchbook in the past, but now I feel that I lack time and inspiration.❤
I think I know what to make into my 2025 goal because of you.
Thank you! Last night I woke up and decided today I’d try my best to draw an anatomically correct human skeleton and this is perfect!
Also, I’m person B - I used to draw a ton but have stopped after a while ‘^^
good luck !!
I always see my sketchbook as a safe space to explore different styles, colors, shapes, etc. It doesn't have to look pretty, as long as I have fun.
And regarding your question at the start of the video: I don't think I fit any of these types. That makes me person D. Someone who loves drawing and just wanted to watch this video.
having fun is the most important when using a sketchbook 🍓🌿
I called my rough sketchbook my "trashbook" in college, so I didn't have much expectations of what was inside. I tended to make better drawings like that, since there was no skin in the game for me then.
whatever works for everyone ! 🍓🌿
I'm more like Person B, I want to learn how to draw well (and have fun with it). And the thing is that for years, when I was younger, I drew every day and had fun practicing and trying to learn to draw. But because of different things (like beginning to post my art online) I grew frustrated with my art, they were never good enough to me because they didn't come out how I picture in my head. It lead to drawing feeling like a chore rather than a fun activity; it hurt trying to draw a pose or an expression and it coming out bad.
I followed the advice from another artist on youtube that has helped me draw and not get frustrated, but it's still not a fun activity for me and I'm scared to challenge myself for fear it'll come out as bad.
there is a huge difference between drawing as a kid and as an adult, I agree ! as I kid I had endless motivation and 0 perfecionism mindsets, just pure fun ! maybe we can help you in the discord if you decide to join !
I get frustrated so easily by my lack of ability to clearly envision what I want...I only know when it looks wrong, and have to try 'something different from that' until it's right, which means it takes me five hours to get a single head sketch done. Spacial awareness issues don't help, as I struggle to draw from references as well. Its annoying because I really enjoy the coloring stage, and experimenting with different techniques for lining and shading and all that, but getting a sketch I'm happy to work with takes so frigging long it kills all my motivation. Just knowing that it's going to take me three days worth of free time struggling and annoyed to get to the fun part is daunting. I've ended up doing a lot of digital work because I don't erase holes in my paper, and I can move or resize something if I like how it looks but put it in the wrong place or something. It's building my confidence, but I still get so discouraged by my inability to make things look even remotely like I want them to on physical paper. It feels like every success is an accident and I'm not actually learning anything. Definitely more of an A person. I find getting prompts from other places, like those 'drawing a day for a month' lists helps me, because if it's not a personal obsession I'm willing to accept a line being a millimeter off, and it massively reduces the pressure of getting the sketch stage done.
good luck !
Since you like the coloring phase, have you thought of doing color splotches in watercolor or paint first? Kinda like a colorized version of splotches you see when blinded by the sun. This way some colors are in the areas you've thought leaves are or some critter, etc. Then you can sketch atop the dried color very lightly in erasable color mechanical pencil, again color that might try your brain into the happy coloring phase instead of stuck thinking sketching? I've also seen people do digital drawings for basic shapes and color testing. Then print the line work and trace it onto physical.
hello catberry woodlands friends ! 🍓🌿
I know I can't be the only one, but starting a sketchbook is a series of trials and tribulations, let me tell you that ! I have recently committed to completing my sketchbooks (instead of perpetually starting new ones) and I thought, what better time to talk about the benefits of you using and drawing in sketchbook than now, as we head into a new year with new habits !
what has been one of the reasons you haven't started a sketchbook ?
1) Having to buy the sketch book itself and art supplies, while the book is ~3$ and a set of colour pencils is ~3$ as well, it is the cost of a meal. Though there are definitely benefits to having the sketch book, namely the poopy formula and how the first few drawings and ideas generally aren't as good as the ones you tend to think of after the first few drawings! Happy Holidays !
Thank you for this lovely video. I can really use it right now. I always like to start the year with my "draw every day books", which means that I have been drawing in two sketchbooks every day for about half a year. It has helped me to get better (I'm type B🤭).
However, three days ago, when I started drawing again after a long break, I realised that I somehow didn't like my drawings that much. Yesterday it was better again, but I also realised that I'm trying to draw perfectly again, even though I still need a lot of practice. Thanks to you, I'm calmer again. Simply because you're right. It doesn't have to be perfect, it should be fun. And, looking back, I actually don't think my drawings are that bad. But I can't compare to a professional. Your owls are so cute, I'd love to bite into the paper and eat them🤭. I hope to see lots of lovely videos from you in the new year.
I feel like when I stop drawing in my sketchbook consistently that’s when I move to a different one and start over.
I think this is a common response ! it's the dopamine-boost of a new sketchbook (: the goal is to get that dopamine boost through drawing instead 🍓🌿
@ yess, I have to train my brain to think that there are ways to bring out a character of a sketch book.
I'm the type D: an artist that has started a new sketchbook years ago and still didn't get to actually filling it out because they hate to practice
haha that’s the same as person B 😆💛
I was thinking about buying a bigger sketchbook for more elaborate drawings, and keeping my small, pocket size as a roughbook. I don't draw traditionally as much as before, but my current sketchbook's too small for details 😂😂
I think it's very important to have different sketchbook sizes ! that way you can grab whichever one you feel like using, A4 to explore more ideas, or a pocket to just doodle and jot down quick sketches 🍓🌿
Love your art style! 😍
Oh thank you so much fren ! 🍓🌿
I'm just here to enjoy some art and doodles while i make art and doodles. Lovely work btw 🤎💜💙
Thank you so much 😀
Subscribed! Love the homework prompts so much!! Looking forward to getting my groove back loll
thank you for the sub my fren it really helps me keep doing what I'm doing ! looking forward to seeing your homework !! 🍓🌿
Thank you for the motivation and inspiration=) It is a brilliant idea to call your sketchbook a Roughbook.I need to try that. I think it will be much easier for me to scribble in it if this is a Roughbook=)
it definitely helps that mental block ! thank you for tuning in ! 🍓🌿
I am obsessed with art and red dead2! ❤
ANOTHER RDR2 FAN OMG
I saw the owls in the thumbnail and i SPRINTED TO THIS ACCOUNT I LOVE OWL SO MUCH
AWWH thank you so much fren hope you enjoy your time here !!
now i wanna draw lots of owels and anything that comes up in my mind :D
do it ! you can always share it with us in the discord ! looking forward to seeing what you make 🍓🌿
Totally unrelated but snowy owls are my favorite bird ❤
Thank you so much for this
Greetings from Poland ❤
"I am Polish" - instant follow 😍
@@Schaniqa98 haha 🍓🌿
I’m none of your “types of people” but here’s my engagement..I have knowledge and capability but my main issue is I let life get in the way which prevents me from doing the things I love..well that and perfectionism..I was hoping for an idea on how to motivate myself and keep up with it
you just described yourself as person B haha
Im the other option lol, I used to fill out a lot of sketchbooks (i say that, they were just school notebooks) with nothing more than doodles in class, and since i graduated HS i havent even gotten 10 pages intk a sketchbook
Person… teal… mostly self taught artist who never finished art school became a tattoo artist but still struggle to accept my level of artistry and always wants to improve… pretty much like any artist anywhere lol
"Does this look like a real owl?"
"yes!"
"No..."
"Oh... ok"
😂😂😂
I'm person D: i can draw pretty okayly, have a sketchbook but saw your prebby art and the video looked calming so here i am :3 I love ur style btw :D The owls aee super cute
you're too sweet ! glad you're enjoying yourself !
I am person D: I have a literal college degree in art and yet I have trouble keeping a sketchbook because school pressured me to only make finished things so now I can't leave anything unfinished even if it's just a doodle
well.... I'm defo a type C but sometimes I came overpowered by my fear how bad my drawings really is and this turn me into type A? tks for the video, I'm trying to make more art - even if it's bad to my pov.
thank you for subscribing ! hopefully I can help you get over that fear with my videaos and exercises 🍓🌿
I'm probably person E. An artist who hates drawing, doesn't understand sketching, but sees the value in sketchbooks (yet never has completed one and doesn't know how).
I am assuming you are using acrylic markers over colored pencil sketches? I love your little vignette style. And I especially love your babushka owl. ❤🦉
thank you so much ! the pens will be revealed next video with a giveaway !
I started off as B then got to c now I’m working on fundamentals
What’s your art style called? I’m obsessed!!
@MonCoeurNicah no idea haha it’s just my style 😅
@ oh hahaha. Well I love it!
I am Person D - I am an artist, who already works in the field for quite some time and I just like to see and admire how other artists do it, possibly learning a detail for my sketchbook journeys to keep it fresh 🧡
@@OwLisDoodles 🍓🌿
I think I am a between B and C to be honest as I have been improving. I keep trying and yeah I have a rage quit but I always come back after a few weeks or a couple months.
never give up ! rage quitting is part of the art job description haha 🍓🌿
Saying "any who" while drawing owls... "any hoo" lol
I am the person a, I don't know how to draw but I enjoy it, thank you very much for the video and by the way I thought your accent was very nice, I am still learning Englis😅
One question: during the "study phase" of the owl or the horse, did you use real pictures? Or other drawn stuff?
I'm letter "ADHD" can't find motivation to draw or can't be consistent 🥺 but I like these videos 🫰🏻
I'm adhd too ! thanks for watching 🍓🌿
I have art block and that turned into worring if itll look good and that im wasting my paper and stuff...
I'm Person C. Perfection paralysis hurts my artistic progress.
so many people have mentioned this, I'll definitely talk about perfecionism and how to handle it in my upcoming videos ! 🍓🌿
I need to finish all my almost finished sketchbooks. 😅
I relate haha
Those 3 I don't know bout me but for me I'm special needs and a artist its my brain doesnt let me do this vs sometimes any tips for a special needs person to get better with my art ❤
I don't think I'm qualified to answer this, but I'll try ! My advice for anyone wanting to do art and finding struggles along the way, whether physical or mental disabilities, I can only recommend to make art when YOU want to make it, make what YOU want to make, and if you want to improve, perhaps take part in our challenges and exercises on our discord channel where we have a positive community that can support you on your journey !
I am a bit different. I want to learn art. I am learning all the fundamentals but I am so lost when it comes to just drawing. I don’t know how to start or what to draw.
I’m the type D person who can’t draw on a proper sketch book but am filling my commonplace book with sketches
Joke aside, I think I’m the type B but struggling with the studying. I guess it isn’t a good idea to start with human after all 😅 And I also tend to be caught in small details, which makes it hard for me to start with general forms.
a commonplace book is a great place to sketch ! human anatomy and forms are a very hard topic to start with - it's recommended first to start with simple forms as I mentioned in the video, we'll be going over this in the upcoming videos more so maybe you'll find it of use ! 🍓🌿
What are those pens called? They look juicy!!
I'll be revealing them in my next video along with a giveaway !
@ uuuu I’m ready to watch!!!
Btw, what are the markers you're using in your owl sketches? I can relate to person C as I'm taking this year to explore different creative paths and I've always wanted to try art.
I'm probably person z at this point but I'm trying to get into 3d art (sculpting, digital design for 3d printing) but know really, that i need to be able to draw well enough before i can be okay-to-decent at 3d
hi ! I work in the games industry and have learned a lot of the 3D pipeline in Blender, and I know many people who have no idea of drawing but still do 3D, it isn't required to know how to draw to sculpt or model 🍓🌿
@@Catberry.Woodlands Well I can already draw a little bit because my background through school, college and Uni was Art/Design. I feel like the better i can draw the better i can design and thats going to be important to me if i take this further (although i do agree with you, but my tutors drummed the opposite into me so i probably sounded a little biased - I sketch in clay XD)
Thank you for the reply, i had a lot of fun watching your video
What are these amazing markers ur using?
To me is that I like how it looks in the sketch but when I try to color or do it in procreate it does not look good to me and I hate it
finishing off a piece with color is a tough step ! I have tried many mediums both digital and traditional and in the end, the way you finish a drawing is your "style", I have found that I most like the "colored" result of my sketches when I use markers traditionally !! 🍓🌿
I'm a mix out Person A and b? Maybe I'm also Person D: I've been drawing a lot, trying out lots of things, but somehow I'm not getting any further and at the moment I'm in a block that I'm not even touching my sketchbook, although I really enjoyed drawing in it. Somehow I'm lacking ideas/inspiration
maybe my previous video can help ! we go over how you can rekindle new passions and there's many exercises to help with creative block 🍓🌿
@@Catberry.Woodlands thanks, I will check it out
Czekaj, czekaj, jak Polish!! Yas!!
a co ! w koncu jakis polski komentarz myslalam, ze was nie znajde 😂
@@Catberry.Woodlands akurat siedzę w zagranicznym YT artystycznym to trafiłam 😆
I'm the person who wants to but thinks I'm doing it wrong not filling up the page, using both sides cause you can see thru, or forgets/no motivation
there is no wrong in art !!
@Catberry.Woodlands that actually does make me feel better to hear someone say it 💜
I don't think i was the target audience for this video, since i already consider myself to be a decent artist. Not at a pro level but good enough that i like how my art looks. The thing stopping me is time. I used to draw a lot more when i was a student, but becoming an adult with a job and adult responsibilities to deal with has left me with a lot less free time. And the free time i do get, i have to optimize how to spend between my partner, family, friends and rest. I do still draw occasionally but i always have to give up time that I would've used for something else to do so. Being neurodivergent doesn't help either, but that's a whole other can of worms that doesn't need to be opened right now lol
Either way, great video! Definitely sth I'd send to the A, B and C people i know hahah
I'm definitely person B, which is kinda funny because B is my nickname
haha ! good one, thank you for watching 🍓🌿
What are those pens you're using to color your owls?
thank you so much !!
@@Catberry.Woodlands lol. I asked a question, though?
@@amypetty5013 that's so nice of you !!
@@Catberry.Woodlands ...I was asking what kind of pens those were in the video....
@@amypetty5013 pens with color thanks !
Person E: an old teacher who needs new strategies for her Gen A art students. Lol
i am also polish, half australian half pole but i didnt know that some poles are islamic cause i was born catholic
I'm a B for sure . i'm too scared of making mistakes so i just don't XD