How a sketchbook can change your life
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- Sketchbook art is the core of what makes Sketchbook Skool different from any other online art resource. In this video, founder and author Danny Gregory explains the power of this simple idea to let you finally embrace your creativity and build it into your everyday life.
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100% agree with you. I started drawing and painting to manage my anxiety and depression and kept getting better at it now every time I stare at anything and anyone all I see is beauty and colors and how I want to capture those shadows and lights. Really helps me relax without judgement
I agree!
What a beautiful comment!
@@SketchBookSkool I didn’t expect that my comment will have this impact. Thank you for pinning it
Hey there friend, you are God's great work of art. You are wonderfully and fearfully made, and God has watched over you when you were knitted in your mother's womb. And He makes all things beautiful in it's time. Hope you will call out to Jesus, ask for His forgiveness and let Him make you whole. He can deliver and heal you. God loves you, have a good day.
After i started dabbling in watercolor I started seeing beauty in everything. The colours, the shapes of architecture, the interesting perspective through the glass of the slightly tinted water i use for cleaning my brush. All beautiful.
I do something creative almost every day and think I will for a long time yet to come!
It’s never too late to start drawing, this guy is the perfect example
Look at Grandma Moses. She thought her paintings were horrible and childlike, but everyone else loved them.
I gotta say, I've watched a LOT of videos about art. They are all pretty good, with techniques and study routines, but when you said that art does not need to be an event, but rather a part of the day, that unlocked something in me that none of those other videos could.
I'm deeply thankful for those words, thanks for inspiring me to draw a little more everyday :3
Really glad it helped!
Same.
True, that daily really got me drawing immediately after watching this video
What type of paper do you look for in a sketchbook? Watercolor weight?
me too
I bought a sketchbook about two years ago and never touched it. I was always thinking I have to learn to draw BEFORE I'm allowed to use it. Which doesn't make much sense. But I was honestly afraid of making a whole sketchbook filled with "bad" drawings and that I would hate it. After watching your video, I took out that sketchbook and made my first drawing/writing in it. Your words were honestly so inspiring and soothing my anxiety about being "good" at drawing, especially when it comes to my first personal sketchbook. I can't wait to fill more pages and learn to express myself in it. Thank you so much for giving me this boost of positivity!
I’m so guilty of this… buying sketchbooks … keeping them ‘good’ until I learn to draw… which I never get round to doing. This video randomly came on my feed and was a sign ❤️. Congrats on your first (off many) drawings ❤️
I took a bunch of printing papers, fold them in half, and called it my sketchbook, used a cardboard for a cover, an elastic in the middle to hold it together. Now I "graduated" to a sketchbook 😅😅😅
Anything is better than social media habit. Stare at a book, make some art! Yes!
Is you tube counted as social media? Well, with the rest of social networking media, they're quite tiresome and unproductive and often used foolishly and for pure foolishness. I definitely agree with you on that. But what about you tube?
@@mariavictoriasalita2908 I use TH-cam for tutorials .I was just using social media as an example of time wasting.
@@jamieluce5960 thanks.
It’s beyond people to get sucked up in it and as well not any of your business anyway. Keep doing your art and stop judging. If you knew all this crap either you’re watching social media too much or you’re basing your opinion off of someone else’s experiences that they told you.
And it’s nice but there’s a bunch of books that are worthless, do worthless things, and congratulate worthless people just like social media and yet they’re still mass produced and beloved about and shouldn’t be judged like that. If you don’t use it, you don’t gotta but it’s not productive to nitpick placed hobbies.
@@keepyourshoesathedooragreed
I draw like a 7 yo yet I've been sketching for years. Sometimes people stop to look and they say 'Aaaaah'. Like disappointed 'Aaaah'. But it doesnt stop me.
Good for you in continuing your work. There are so many variants to the styles, processes in the creative world.. If an artist doesn’t create realism (aka Rembrandt, Cassatt, Turner, Michaelangelo and Sargent, for example), it’s not art to the ignorant.
Art is expression. I used to scoff at primitive,outsider art. Now as an artist in my own right, God led me to it in my later years, I enjoy the primitive and outsider art. People drew, painted, and sculpted because they responded to their need to create regardless of their lack of training, or perhaps even money. They used what they had available to meet their need. I think that is fantastic.
I am so glad that you didn’t allow others to stifle your creative side. I am an abstract artist. I love the freedom of creating colors, shapes and textures. People try to “find” meaning in it. No problem. You either like it or you don’t! You like the colors,, shapes, or movement. I tell people that if my work causes them to respond, that is wonderful to me. If they “see” something, it’s personal, their creative eye is seeing it
I wish you many pleasant hours creating. It’s a gift that you give to yourself. You’re an artist whether you get paid or not.
@@lindahenderson1625 beautiful comment
When people comment ,I think’ I am drawing and you aren’t!’
If you enjoy what youre drawing then youve already succeeded massively. Imo the less skilled artist who loves what they do is vastly more successful than the pro artist whos constantly stressing out about how their work stacks up. At least if the metric is life fulfillment which I think is whats important
You’re lucky to sketch like a 7 year old. My favorite artist is Cy Twombly. Check him out.
I have depression and anxiety very bad so I started back drawing last year. Drawing just helps me cope with things. Thank you so much for this video ❤️
I've had depression since childhood and Meditation and being busy with art, has helped a great deal your presentation is so enlightning thank you!
@@theodoresweger4948 I’ve been so emotional lately so my art may be off key now cause I haven’t drawn anything in 2 months. Art really is inspiring tho
I'm glad creating is helpful to you. Me, as well. I like the way he talked about how drawing can "quiet the mind" and afterwards, you feel like you just took a nice nap. When I'm not quite in the mood for creating, I might color in a coloring book, read something for fun or learning, take a walk, birdwatch, or listen to "ambient", new age-type music. Hope this helps a little! ☮
Me too!
Me too!
You can have a similar experience by writing about anything, just carrying a notebook with you and writing down anything that you think or hear or see. Lydia Davis wrote about a group of cows which she watched move around in a neibouring field during two years. And her description linked to her thoughts about those cows is incredibly interesting. She carries a notebook with her and makes notes of everything that calls her attention. Then from those pieces she may eventually write a short story or another text. It's the same with drawing. and painting, a journey of discovery. This talk is most inspiring.
That's really interesting, thank you for sharing!
"drawing and painting can reduce stress and increase your happiness." You got me right there.I'm sold. I'm gonna start today. Thanks.
It absolutely does! :) I started sketching every day February 2020 in response to having to stay a couple more months at a job that caused me crippling anxiety. Even after leaving that job, I’ve kept the habit and it’s so grounding
@@SB-wj8oj yeah it's the best i started when I was 13-14 to sketch every day during an illness, been doing it since, music and drawing is the best medicine for the soul!
I hope you’re enjoying it @Anthony O.T Hector
It does, sketchbook helps me a lot!!!!!!!
@@monsieurpoope5434 Drawing
Music
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They ARE the best medicine! 👍
I opened this video to have a quick look and to leave in disdain: "another sketchbook preacher". I ended up with tears in my eyes. Because it speaks my language. Because it's true. Every word of it. If somebody had encouraged me to have a sketchbook when I was a kid wasting my time on sessions in preparatory art school, I could have been Kentaro Miura today. Ok, not Miura, but quite a decent comic artist. I lOved to sketch. Art school killed it completely. Probably it was not bad, it just was not my thing. It bored me to death. In return all my personal sketching was sneered at by all the adults, it was a "waste of time" and a "distraction from serious and important things", it was not a profession and hardly an occupation. Thank you, sir. This is indeed a very useful video. Can set on a right track a lost soul. Truly inspiring.
Thanks so much for sharing your story, Tatiana! Welcome back to art making.
What an interesting comment. I remember my older sister sneering at my artistic efforts and story writing efforts when I was younger and it stayed with me for years and I did nothing further about either.
It has really struck me that this video says a sketchbook is a safe and private space. That is actually quite profound in the context of yours and my past experiences
Concur.
Practice, practice practice and practice some more.....but have fun doing it!!
I too so agree love using my sketchbook thank you
I am on a 365 drawing challenge, that decision made me feel everything and today is 182nd day. Just as you said, small but radical changes happened in me, I feel different, my confidence is way more objective, I no longer talkdown to myself as much, unlocked a discipline I tought I could never have. Thank you for this video ✨❤️
Crazy to read all these comments about folks stopping creative art when they’re „adults“ cuz for me it’s the same. Perfection in my head destroyed my wish to create, bc I’m afraid it would be ugly. It’s miserable. But you are SO RIGHT, it’s for no one but FOR ME. I gotta treat it like my diary now and start over again - you’re a great life teacher ! ❤
This is totally my problem too. He's inspiring me to start again. ❤️
Me too. I've been in university I bought a sketch book 3 years ago and only last year I used a few pages as I couldn't get past the need to draw perfect images. It's been another year and I've done nothing.
So I'm going to use this as a place for my ideas & art and a place to explore how I do that. Thats it!
The part where you talked about the sketchbook being authentic really hit home to me, as someone who had always struggled with perfectionism. My art doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't have to be anything. What matters is I enjoy creating it. Thank you for such a beautiful video.
Inspiring.
Make art because YOU love it! 👍
That’s a really challenging thing, to be less perfectionist, less self critical, I hope overcome it in the next sketchbook that I’ll start soon
same
I feel this deeply too
“But the most important thing to put on your sketchbook is YOU” thank you so much for those words! This is one of the most inspirational art videos I’ve seen ❤️😭
i need to say....I'M SO AGREEE W THIS COMMENT!
I used to draw as a kid, but had shelved it as a hobby, and now in my 30s figured I would never do it again. This video popped up on my recommendeds one day, and I can say thanks to it and several of your other videos, I was inspired to buy a sketchbook and start again, for that I'm very grateful! :)
Wow!
Nearly a year later, this video is still popping up in folks recommended, like mine, and inspiring us after 10, 15 years to pick up an art supply and a sketchbook and go to town 🎨 Hope you're still creating art!
@@NoDecaf7 Yes! My local art store has become a favourite place of mine! Start small, stay consistent and trust the process, I'm not highly skilled but it will come:) Good luck, and dont forget to share whatever you create!
I'm 30 and just tried it again days ago. :)
This brings back memories of when I was 6 or 7 and the family piled into the car to drive from upstate NY to Ohio to see my uncle graduate in Cincinnati. I got car sick, but I had a little notebook with me and “documented” the trip. When we returned, I showed it to my teacher and she had me take it next door to the kindergarten class and show it to the whole class like a story hour. This video prompted that memory, reminding me I was (and have always been) an artist. I’m shaking off the dust and cobwebs of decades and having as much enjoyment as I did as a child. Thanks, Danny.
This is brilliant. I work as an Art Therapist and mental health counsellor. I really appreciate the way you emphasize that the sketchbook is a safe and personal haven. The folks I work with are often incredibly wise and also traumatized. This is so encouraging. Thank you so much!
I don't know quite where to start, but I used to draw everyday for over 15 years when I was younger. I started my path into art when I was very little, thanks to the support of my cousin who also loved art in all its formats. Long story short, I went through some pretty life altering things when I was about 16, which lead down a road I had not been down before. I don't expect life to give me anything, but it had taken away from me my desire to draw. I finished art school for the sake of going to school, I don't know why but even getting into the mood isn't like it used to be, even though all that negativity has passed by the years, I still can't seem to disassociate it from my need to create on a canvas. I see people on here talking about how art is therapeutic for them, and it makes me miss it and want to have that creativity again, even if it's just for a little while. I can't seem to get out of this funk and am trying my darndest to get back into the craft. I know I must sound distressed, and I probably am, but I just want to be able to add more color back to the world again.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, I wish you a fruitful life, and I hope you keep that spark if creativity going.
One Love
Hi, I feel similarly about something that once gave me passion. Now, it feels like I am never "in the mood" for that interest of mine yet there is nothing comparable to fill that void.
Can you identify why it is hard to start? I wonder if trying different mediums of art could give you room to let that expression take form again. Or setting yourself up to make art in a completely new setting can make it feel like a blank slate of an experience.
It's so distressing to identify what subconscious beliefs are telling you to shun the activity you once enjoyed. But it seems like you really care for this part of you so I hope you don't give up.
@@allyson-- I appreciate the feedback. I'll definitely give it a try, I actually really like the sound of that idea. I think a change in settings might actually help a little bit. I'm used to the indoors when it comes to creating. So maybe taking my tools outside for a change might make a difference. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to a stranger. Just know you actually brightened a mind. I'll let you know how it goes
@@DrNo-xg3ny hi. Firstly i am sorry you had to go through whatever it was. Maybe instead of trying to plan a day as "i want to finish my painting or maybe start a new one" you could wake up and plan your first 2 hours. Its called baby steps. So keep a pen and book or paper close at hand and doodle....from that you can maube see into the doodle.. colours!!
Keep your pen handy if yoi dont want to doodle write what you are feeling and draw tiny pics to recognise that sentemce. The only habit you need is to have pen and paper strategically placed all over your house. If someone walks into your house with dirty shoes...draw that. You will find your peace without realising it. All yje best and Gofs blessings.
@@diannebillett2788 Thank you so much for the honest feedback. I'm definitely going to take any advice I can get and try to utilize it the best I can. I'll start today and see how that goes as well. Take care, I appreciate you.
The contrast between those creating in a sketchbook and those who were staring at their phone hit me hard.
I'm rarely writing comments, but this was so inspiring. Thank you! You've helped me overcome my perfectionism and release my creativity.
You got this!
I very much agree, my favourite part is how he described how working with low cost paper or even supplies in a sketchbook can allow you to feel free to experiment without risk. Some of the best paintings I've done have been in sketchbooks or on cheap paper because I don't feel any pressure not to mess up. I also believe it is important to practice your medium or mediums every single day to grow your skills and also as a sort of self care routine.
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing!
I experience the anxiety over my abilities every time I THINK about creating "art". At 63, your short video has inspired me to just get on with it and forget what even I think of the results. I'll just aim to improve. There's a lot of life to live yet. Thanks Danny
I have the exact same anxiety. It’s a fear of failure, and if you fail.... you feel badly about yourself. Well, I do. I wish it didn’t affect me like that. I can either draw a masterpiece.... or it’s a terrible mess. I too should just get on with it, as I love creating art.
@@pommiebears Yep. The conflict messes with your head doesn't it, but it's not insurmountable. Go for it anyway. Good luck mate.
@@pommiebears i can relate to this... its really bad.. sometimes i felt like i cant do anything at all.. makes me feel so down.. ;(
I am 63,so I know exactly where you are coming from.
Yes well done ! who cares what anyone thinks,exspress yourself enjoying your creative inner self ,..it’s so relaxing.before you know it , 30 minutes gone,and your relaxed well done!
Thanks Danny for your usual positive input. Here is another example of the blessing & power of a sketchbook...my husband was hit by COVID & after 3 weeks in ICU he was gone. We had 30 wonderful years & our practice was to always pray together. “The world is a mess. Let’s pray! You can’t find your screwdriver? Let’s pray.” I wasn’t allowed in the hospital. I couldn’t hold his hand, comfort him, pray for him, or assure him of my love. Then on December 30, 2020, he was gone. Now for how this all relates to my sketchbook. Although I was determined to stay positive, have faith that God has a purpose for my life, I still had to deal with the empty chair across the table for me & the emptiness in my heart. One day after spending time in my sketchbook I suddenly realized not only did I feel better, but loneliness had retreated. Each time I go back to my sketchbook I become lost in the moment & a little more joy, a little more healing settle into my heart. Also, Sketchbook Skool postings have been appreciated & a source of company. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing part of your 30 year love story. I'm so glad that prayer and your sketchbook is bringing you healing, some joy and company. Much love, prayers and blessings to you!
@@ksifton Well, that made me smile, thank you Kellie. I’m not one to publicly share my feelings, but for some reason I felt led to share. Maybe partly to affirm Danny’s commitment & maybe for someone out there who needs to know they’re not alone in their hurt & struggles. I so appreciate your heartfelt reply. I sense you too know the One who is the Comforter & giver of all good gifts. Blessing & hugs, Suzanne
I am deeply sorry for your loss, Suzanne and I am grateful that you found a way to cope and heal through your art ♥ I wish you all the best. Sending you lots of love ♥♥♥
I am so sorry you lost your husband. But I'm so glad to hear your sketchbook has brought you peace. It does the same for me.
@@nathaliedrinkstea Thank you for your encouraging words & loving kindness. It’s uplifting to know there are people who care about others even when you don’t know them. Makes my heart happy❤️🥰
This is such a good message to combat modern life depression and phone addiction. Awsome video! I teach 10th grade physics. I can't wait to share this video with my students.
Wonderful! 💛
Sir, thank you. Making art was a huge part of my childhood up until I was 16. It was my heart. And I put it away while pursuing my academic endeavours. As its nearly 2024, I was considering going back to it in the New Year but was a bit hesitant as I had a major case of art block and was nervous about being rusty after all these years. But this video really touched me and reminded me of why I loved it so much as a kid, so I'm going to give it a go! Thank you
A "sketchbook" can be comprised of nothing more than a free pencil and scraps of paper with sketches tossed into a shoebox. Just get started somehow is what this video has taught me, thank you very much. I'm 68 so I'll get started right away!
That's the spirit! Started to do the same and it's so liberating to allow yourself to have those loose pages. Now I have both, a sketchbook or should I say rather just a simple cheap school-notebook and those loose pages, for whenever I feel like the one or the other
I am same age. No time to waste. Hugs
At the age of 38 I bought an art book. "Drawing on the Right Side of your Brain" by Betty Edwards. It really helped me to understand the thought "mode" of drawing. At 72 I also want to get back to my sketching.
I started drawing a few weeks ago, I'm using a pen and notebook, it's really a lot of fun. I want to illustrate and publish a children's book, it will be a gift for my nephew and niece. I'm over 40 and I've never drawn, keep your fingers crossed;)
Thats awesome! Best of luck ❤
@@doodoodoodle Go for it. I am 33 and only about to start studying arts. I know I want to do it.
Go for it, Krzywa- It's never too late to get started! 👍
Thanks for the encouragement. I was/am depressed and couldn't draw anymore because of art school. I always felt it needed to be perfect and to someones liking to be "good". Its been a while after school and I'm slowly managing to draw again. It also helps a lot to be working at an art supplies shop. Im surrounded with materials and people with great stories every day.
This is the thing I needed to get my sketchbooks again and just doodle and draw, because I can.
Thank you so much
I love your .... I was/am depressed.... me too!!!!! His video is very inspiring and so I will get me a sketch book and begin
The gentlemen at 7:56 sitting in his living room with a pen and sketchbook really spoke to me. Such a paradigm shift. I really like the definition of a sketchbook as an end in itself. A simple tool for relaxation and self expression.
The gentlemen is a great artist named Mattias Adolfsson. He is a great artist who has published some of his sketchbooks. He has a class also in domestica teaching his sketch technique
@@ByEdriany Thanks! I will check him out. I just started drawing during the pandemic. The simplicity of a sketchbook and fountain pen spoke to me. I have lots to learn!
Your voice reduces stress too.
Painting is my way to escape from this world and comeback when I ready.
BECAUSE ART IS THE EXPRESSION OF OUR SOUL AND THIS WORLD IS REALLY SICK!
IT- S A SIGN OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH NOT BEING WELL IN THIS WORLD!
I used to draw and paint when i was young. It was my dream to study Fine Arts to improve my skills, but because I'm a working student, I ended up studying a different course. Now I'm broke and having depression and anxiety attacks, i started sketching every night, every time I feel depressed. It helps me stopped overthinking and it helps me sleep sometimes .
JERIC ALAMIL you don' t have necessary to have studies in Aert School, you can educate by yourself on libraries and ar exhibition. Really.
@@garance5385 and TH-cam videos! I’ve improved so much just watching tutorials this past year. Now my art is hanging all around our house 🙂
I hope you're doing well!
I can relate to this video 100%
I started getting sick about 3 years ago - most days I couldn’t even get out of bed .
I hit a major depression because as I was getting sicker I could no longer do or work with some of my art mediums ( clay , carpentry even painting at one point ) and was getting stressed when drawing because at that point ( year 2 of being sick ) I was having problems with my eyes ( amongst other things )
Long story shortened - now 6 months into pain management and I have now picked back up my sketch book and my mind feels more at ease with life .
Call it a distraction from reality but I can travel to a temporary reality when I pick up that book and start to draw .
Thank you for this video ❤
Seeing sketchbook artists like this and having this impressed upon me really stunted my artistic growth. You’re afraid to make a mistake and preserve something that you weren’t proud of. The biggest benefit of a sketchbook is to make mistakes and learn from them. When it’s your end all be all- every babystep needs to be perfect. And that mentality bleeds into every part of your art. You find you start treating your materials as “precious” and stress about wasting them.
Art has always been my comfort and coping mechanism. When I had severe depression, I drew in a sketchbook all the time as a form of escapism even though I didn't feel like doing anything. After I was hospitalized for said depression, things like crayons, colored pencils, markers, and pens (just the bare minimum the pen needs to work) were super strictly controlled, we weren't allowed to bring any of our own things. The highlights of my day were when they'd give us markers or crayons and we could draw and color on coloring pages for our half hour free time. I cannot describe the excitement in the ward after the nurses told us an occupational therapist was coming and she brought real pencils and we could all draw. If we behaved well and went to all the therapy sessions we could choose canvas painting as an activity, and I still have the two i made there
Hey there, hope you're better now, do you still sketch? Just want to share with you someone who delivered me from my depression, it's Jesus, and you are His great work of art. We are wonderfully and fearfully made, and God has watched over you when you were knitted in your mother's womb. And He makes all things beautiful in it's time. Hope you will call out to Jesus, ask for His forgiveness and let Him make you whole. I did not know God, and chased after my own desires, ambitions, but it was all empty grasping of the wind. In the end I still do not feel fulfilled, because there is a void in us which only God can fill. As I grew older I also started to degenerate morally, and having failed in social relationships, I slid into a depressive state. It lasted for years, until Jesus came and took all of that dark, cold bits away. I started to actually feel warm again. He not only delivered me, but also renewed me. I could start over again, in a clean state, my sins forgiven. God loves you, and cares about you. I hope you will receive full healing, but most importantly, receive a renewed heart from Jesus. He knows all the thoughts in our hearts, please come to Him. God bless you friend
God this sounds awful. Like you were in a prison. 😢
@@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441 I think quite the contrary. It was the keys needed to free the authentic self. A way back to themselves
, Healing.
I've been keeping sketchbooks that I religiously draw in everyday for several years now. And what he said is all true, and it really changed my life. Some drawings are good, some impressive, and some are just absolutely awful. But whatever I do, it feels good, and it is impossible for me to stop.
I feel the same way
I also wish to draw even if I don't have talent. I just find joy in paper and pens, pencils and coloring materials.
Notebook or sketchbook it doesn't matter. As long as your mind has vision and perspective.
“Everywhere you look you can find beauty.” I have said this to many people over the years. Even a sidewalk crack with a tiny green plant is a symbol of hope and perseverance. One of my favorite artists is David Zinn who does chalk drawings outside much like Banksy but they’re cute and colorful. Good video! 🥰🐹☕️🍩
Well said!
I literally reached your comment at the exact the moment in the video where he says this quote, so I read it and heard it at the same time lol so cool
Normally I don´t write comments on TH-cam, in fact it´s the very first one.. This video was recommended to me and I desperately needed this beautiful reminder of what drawing and art is about and that one's own perfectionism should never destroy something so wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Glad you enjoyed it! 💛
I learned bookbinding last year, so now I can make various size and thickness sketchbooks with fun covers: designer wallpaper, thin birch ply, and even exotic fabrics. They make great gifts too.
That's amazing!!
Wow 🤩
That would be wonderful to do!
How? Where? I might like to learn
Ah, I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to book binding/paper making/etc... I haven't done it yet...
*but it looks soooo fun and rewarding*
I'm 33. It is just now that I'm really embracing the fact that I need to put effort in really celebrating who I am and being ok to want to feel freedom. Listening to Danny and doing Draw with me(s) opened a whole section in me that makes me enjoy life more.
I’m 58 and just now celebrating who I am and what inspires me, it’s never too late to discover those freedoms!
@@steelpaine9932 Have a good day Kim! Hug!
Yes trust your INSTINCS because they from our Guardians.
@@steelpaine9932 Right on, Kim! I'm 52 and still excited to make art!
Hallelujah. Thanks for saying sketches are not just a draft for other art etc. Drawing for me was a real challenge - it’s hard. Especially portraits.
It is definitely the cheapest therapy I know - lately I just started art journaling and picked up my 1st paints since Covid started. Immediately I lost myself & the stress I’d been suffering the last few months just dissolved into the background.
I’d forgotten the power of art. Cheers ☺️
Never in my life have I been more inspired to create. I for some reason always just dismissed sketchbooks as not being my gig, but I was always rly jealous of the idea of me claiming to be an artist being able to literally pull one right out thus corroborating myself. Because of this, I literally have no specific archive of art from my entire life. Other than the two or three things I happened to half the courage to post, which do little justice.
Thank you so much for uplifting my creative spirit 💕🙏
Oh, good! I'm so glad you liked it, Olivia Hall.
How did you know I needed this encouragement right now? Thank you for the reminder that I need sketchbooking in my life - that carrying an empty book around in my purse is not the same as drawing in it.
why does this video make my eyes teary?? i have my sketchbook sitting on my shelf but i only fill the first few pages of it, i don't trust myself to fill it. Maybe I'm scared to know how not good it'll turn out. Thank you for saying "sketchbook in your save place" out loud, i need to try again to overcome my anxiety >_< hope i can handle it this time
Since a couple weeks I’m not sharing any of my ideas and projects with anyone. I don’t want to receive reactions and be influenced, I don’t want the opinions, I don’t want to receive external compliments or validation. I just want to process and express myself, to enjoy what I’m doing and for it to be all mine. Your words about a sketchbook being deeply personal empathize that thought. I might even buy a sketchbook so I can record my process (not progress). 😊
“You’re not doing it for anyone else. you’re not trying to fit into trends in the art world. You won’t worry wheter or not someone will buy what you’ve made. In fact you may never show it to a living soul. So the art you’re making in your sketchbook is deeply authentic. And by expressing yourself, you’ll learn so much about who you are.” 4:52 and on
I began art to calm down. Realized I was an artist naturally..... was surprised. It's so soothing
Made me smile... so agree with the theraputic aspects of this and the sheer pleasure.
Sketchbooks are a great way to freeze a memory forever. I can look back at my child sketches and remember where I was and what I was thinking
Absolutely ! I feel the same way ! I always see other artist looking back on their art and all they can think is how bad it is and how much they hate it and it makes me really sad and frustrated because these old drawings are memories that you can look back on and see how much you've grown and be proud of having made it to the next day for so long. And if you're unhappy with them, nothing's to stop you from remaking these old drawings into a new sketchbook !
Looking back on old drawings is always such a nice experience for me.
@@corruptedteka Yes, to me too! I can't remember what I ate 2 days ago but when I look at my old drawings from years ago I can remember so many things! Whenever I feel bad about my art I look back at what I made and it makes me smile. I knew I wasn't great but I still managed to have fun and keep going. Bad art is necessary to grow as an artist
@@didi7074 I absolutely agree ! Plus there's always some fun ideas to look back on and pick back up-
That must be so awesome, wish I had done so.
@@brenroseartsoul6713 It's never too late to start-
Due to my phone addiction, I rarely watch a video nowadays without skipping. I watched this whole thing through, no stops, maybe it’s a sign. Thank you.
I'm 63 and newly retired. I always love art but never had classes. You Tube is opening me up to a new world. I'm so lonely this really helps me. Thank You for the Video ❤
Years ago, one of my teachers “made” her students do a sketchbook. Now I have several going at once, For a while I used one to just journal my thoughts during a difficult time in my life. But mostly, I sketch when “something” won’t go away. I grab a sketchbook and put down the thought. Often that’s as far as they go. But sometimes they are a practice for a final project. Other times when inspiration has left me, I can go back into my sketch book so that these previous ideas spark my interest once again. Plus, it’s fun to see what my inspirations were over the years, so I have come to date my sketchbook drawings. So I’m totally with you on maintaining a sketchbook. Good lecture......smart idea.
Glad you liked it!
I'll just be honest. I don't keep a sketchbook, I raid other peoples art and steal everything. For example at 1:49 there this orange and yellow castle thing I like so just change the castle grabbing the architecture off other people and BOOM original artwork. Lets just come clean about the whole thing.
This was such a calm, comforting video that makes you lose all pressure you had about making art. Just start creating! Really revived my love for drawing
I'm so glad!
@@SketchBookSkool sir, I wish to own a sketchbook and a lot of writing and art materials. However, I don't have any talent in drawing. Can that be possible- I mean me learning to draw and color at age 46 though I don't have any talent at all? Thanks.
@@mariavictoriasalita2908 take pleasure in drawing what you want and how you want. Take pleasure on educating your eyes in discovering painters, the art history, the colors forms, all the vocabulary of visual arts. Those are every day in front of you wherever you live. Just observe, and appreciate. Don't judge yourself.
There is no reason for not having interesting result.
The goal is not important, it is the journey.
I' ve studies in visual art schhool and we learned that the notion of not knowing drawing is absolutely irrealistic.
In fact every human has his own signature, his own sensitivity. And when you discover by drawing, testing, your tool, you discover yourself in your singularity in the art of drawing.
I hope I help you because I' m always sad to read a comment like yours, don't mutilate your ability to share to the world your unicity,
English is not my language, I'm french.
Have fun, and you will see that painting at 46 years old is not absolutely not a problem. I' m sure you want to draw for long time ago, so accord to yourself the freedom of express who you are!
And last, look for draws in the centuries, from for example the Middle Age until the 21th century to educate your eye and dicover how so large is the pratice of drawing. It will help you, and you'll find artists that you will find affinity with them. Their art will help you and nourish your mind and your hand for your own practice for sure.
Look at the draws of Cy Twombly, and you'll be surprised. Compare with Dûrer and you will be choqued. And the difference between them is really abyssal but they are great artists both!
That is the power of drawing: NO LIMIT!!!
Go draw!
@@mariavictoriasalita2908 I started water coloring at 64... took a class to help me get started and wow! Take the plunge! There are no mistakes that can’t be learned from, or covered or changed into something different, but fabulous .
@@garance5385 thank you so much. ❤
Love how you showed all the different sized sketchbooks.
That super large one with the cut and fold-outs was so cool 🎨
i made art! i was finally able to pick up my sketchbook after MONTHS and make something while binging ur vids. i gave myself permission to make 'bad' art and i ended up falling in love with the page of sketches i created. this was a freeing and relaxing experience. thank you!
I'm so glad!
30 seconds into this video and I’m in love with this man 😍
Say Amen Brother! So many hang ups can be “managed” by the practice of using a sketchbook. As a former US Army Illustrator and civilian USAF Combat Artist in Afghanistan, I can attest to the fact that it is possible to sketch anywhere. There’s an immediacy to the sketch that a camera can’t quite capture, and by committing to memory a moment, by hand, insures that the scene remains a “feeling” that can be explored later or, just left “as is”.
Thank you 🇺🇸❤️
Amen Brother. ❤
I just discovered this channel, and this was the first of many videos I have watched. So thankful for this! This advice was exactly what I needed to get me back in to the creative practice that came so naturally when I was younger, but that I have lost in the years, decades, of ‘adulting’ 😅
I dug out a sketch book that I’ve been trying to start, but was not using regularly because I was disappointed that my creations were not perfect. You have helped me understand this is practice, and play, and that in doing this regularly I will ‘be a better boss’ for myself and I will discover something in the journey.
This morning I sketched my coffee cup at a cafe and I loved it! ❤
I cannot tell you how I love that this video exists. I bought some fineliners and was so excited to start sketching( I have done it before for a while and then left it) and when my first sketch didn't turn out good I doubted it all. Thank you so so much for this video. I shall come back to this video. It is deeply moving in the simplest possible way.
“The easiest way for art making to be a daily habit.” So true. I don’t always feel like getting the paints going on a canvas, but I can work in my sketchbooks every day.
Me too!
I have a stack of completed sketchbooks. (I keep thinking I should be much better at art by now than I am lol!) I love traveling or going out with it. Even with my very average skills, it imprints the situation in my mind like no phone photo can do. The other day I sat in the waiting area of a shop while my tire was being fixed. Two other women were also waiting. I drew them while they busied themselves with their phones and was so grateful I had a creative way to spend my time. And yes! I always say it’s a meditative process; I can feel my body relax and my blood pressure reduce, truly! “Skill” or “doing something with it” has never been my goal.
YES! Make art for the love of it!
I got my 1st sketch book Today 🎉🎉im so hyper happy im not a professional but drawing takes me to a free thinking place😊
This was wholesome and inspiring. It's not often I like to listen to little pep talk type videos like this, but I enjoyed this and your insight felt very authentic. Thank you.
So nice to hear you use the term "beauty." It's practically a forgotten idea in much of contemporary art.
This is the perfect intro to the "why?" of a sketchbook. Very great presentation, and very thoughtful. Covered all the bases. I have been using sketchbooks exclusively for over 20 years. I found the most useful for me are the smaller size ones with a spiral wire binding. These are high quality books with archival paper. I use a blue ball point pen almost exclusively, and think I have finally mastered the sketch after doing art for most of my 52 years. It can take patience and daily practice. Patience with yourself and the medium, and the ability to accept the art you produce without too much judgement or self-criticism.
I'm also 52 and have been filling my sketchbook journals for over 20 years as well- and I totally agree with you, daily practice and patience will pay off over time! 👍
Thank you so much for sharing :) I've almost given up on the joy of creating and expressing myself, exactly the joy I've had as a kid. This joy was the reason I've started drawing in the first place. Your video made me cry because I realized who beautiful sketching is. It makes the world a better place to live in because you can see the beauty in all of the little moments ❤️
I’ve been fighting some major creative burnout and depression. My anxiety of a blank page is overwhelming and I’m trying to do everything to get back my love of art. I’m so glad I found your channel. Your voice is so calming. I subscribed and will check out everything you have on here.
I'm currently on my 4th sketchbook, started the first one in December. My sketchbooks are a horrifying mix of ranting, scribbles, revelations, ideas, detailed studies, and general madness. They've become extremely important to me. I draw in pen, in March i got a pen with 6 different colors. I have nearly two and the beginnings of a third with color and i became addicted to it! Layering the colors to get the ones i wanted, like layering light blue and orange/yellow to get a greenish color, it's absolutely amazing. I'm planning on soon adding collage to add a bit more color and weirdness!
Well, while looking through me sketchbooks, i found this nice little phrase i really like "Pen is my favorite, it's direct. No erasing, no loss of energy"
Maybe get some gel pens--glitter, neon, fine point, some markers, etc. heaven🦋
Thankyou for the tip on layerings to multiply colours!😅
„Drawing can reduce stress“
My stresslevel when making art: 📈📈📈📈
Make more art. Stress will reduce.
Don’t take it too serious. Remember, you’re not a slave to your art, it’s supposed to work for you. I understand us Artist are perfectionists at heart, but at the end, it’s only one page in your life. *Not the end.*
I was the same until i figured out that I'm a perfectionist and i always procrastinate for the same reason ( that I don't wanna make art and end up looking bad etc..) when i realized that i started to tell my self that this journey should be fun and art shouldn't be forced .. so i bought a new sketch book and starterd to draw anything i want and it doesn't matter if it looked bad no one will see it and I'm having fun .
@@sooma2088 that’s literally me at the moment! Thanks for your tip
Same here. My drawing sucks, I have a co-ordination problem (Dyspraxia) which really impacts my fine motor control so my drawing always has sucked and will continue to suck, even with practice. I've gotten better with practice, a lot of practice, but my better still sucks.
This is the most inspiring video that i never knew i needed, i struggle with art a lot cause i don't know what my art style is but now i just want to be free and draw whatever i want and my main dream is to be able to have my own sketchbook full of fun, colourful amazing drawings and i want to just freely draw all ideas that come, thank you so much for this video!
Listened to this again today because I needed to hear your message. Thank you for finding ways to share your lessons-learned, the wisdom you gained, your inspiration. All continue to be of benefit to so many. I feel such gratitude to have found Everyday Matters, and you 🥰
I am not good at sketching but I will try a scribbling book.
Scribbles and doodles matter too! 🙋
Are you making a book for children?
@@mariavictoriasalita2908 I am not, what I mean with that is that instead of going places for sketching I will try scribbling because I find it relaxing.
@@rodygonzalez7955 I simply find joy in paper, drawing and writing materials and books or any reading materials.
Whichever way one begins to create- is good. Making art - even at amateur level - i a blessing. I believe Art will save the world. Start with had drawing - is key. Then move to digital drawing if necessary - in that order....Start drawing....anything that moves you or inspires you.....your life will change! ...✏️❤️🖋
With your positivity and calm you motivated me and so many other people to see the beauty in creativity again.
Such an amazing and inspiring speech. Immediately pulled out my sketchbook. You've included every detail! Your passion for drawing is so genuine)
This is fueling my urge to buy sketchbooks again lol
I just started creating again after years. I struggle with hoarding supplies and everything being precious. I see the more I look at things to draw the more I actually see the beauty and colors. It's amazing to me at fifty I'm just learning all of this. Just subscribed.
I think every artist goes through a phase of hoarding Art supplies a d thinking their work isn't worthy of the blank first page. Start on the second page and do any darn thing that comes to mind. Search struthless on TH-cam and "art supply hoarding" in TH-cam for Jerry's Artarama. Struthless is the one who pointed out that "action precedes motivation." I think he got it from Casey Neistat, but I could be wrong. The trouble with getting older is that people younger than you start seeming like wise old souls (looking at you, Millenials...).
I remember when I was young I read a story about an old lady that died and her expensive perfume bottle was full and rancid because she saved it. For what? That day I sprayed my expensive perfume and ever since I’ve used my things I bought. Not for rainy days. Bit to make every day an occasion. I suppose that delightful habit is why I’ve enjoyed my life and I don’t hoard my supplies ever. I choose what I use but I use up what I want when I want. If I can’t get more I’ll figure out something else. 🙂
My art improved so much since I started keeping sketchbooks, highly recommend it
This reminds me of my gratitude journal. I’ve seen so many little scenes in my life that I wish I could take a snapshot of and save forever in my mind. I’ll forever have daily inspiration if I take this approach. Thank you. ❤
Thank you for this great video. I have at least half a dozen sketchbooks at home, but every time I try to pull one out, I'm like, "Oh, look how pretty. It needs to be filled with pretty things and I'm simply not good enough yet." I think the most important advice in this is, "You don't have to show it to anybody." That's a really liberating thought.
Me too!
There was one semester back in highschool, where my first class was Art. Zoning out and creating for that first morning block did A LOT to reign in my anxiety for the rest of the day. I always felt refreshed and calm.
wow. I’ve been drawing for pretty much my entire life but listening to your principles around keeping a sketchbook has given me a fresh perspective all over again. Sometimes I get too focus on filling it w what I think will grant me a sure fire way of success like nude drawing and anything pro-looking but your explanations of keeping it like a diary rlly resonated w me. Thanks
I resonate with everything you say. Keeping sketchbooks is part of me too. The paper, pen and watercolors are good to understand my feelings because they help me express myself or just capture a moment.
I also enjoy seeing other people’s sketchbooks and share mine to whom want to see them on TH-cam. I love sketchbooks because if I want to share something I can do that, if I don’t want - they will keep secrets for me. 😊
Such a calm voice, I love the way you explain the process as an art piece - putting YOU in the sketchbook
I started drawing last year (yes pandemic 2020 and still drawing) and I realize that I simply enjoy it! It's very therapeutic and it's a time I dedicate to myself ! Stay safe everyone!!! Also enjoyed watching this video !!
You sir have really encouraged me to finally open up to the gift within that I have ignored for many many years. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you for inspiring artists young and old. This makes me feel better about being an artist some artists can make things too stressful. You make art feel loose and free and that’s why I loved doing art in the first place. The freedom. I hope all your dreams come true 😊
This makes so much sense! Now I understand why keeping a journal/sketch book on hand is so very important.
I have been inspired by him and reading his books for years. I just clicked on this video not knowing Danny Gregory was featured! So glad I found him again. Finding this video made my day!
This was lovely to watch, sometimes I go to my local park to sit and draw in my sketchbook and it's very relaxing to know that I'm just drawing for the purpose of drawing.
I've just getting back to drawing. I love the idea of it being a journal. I'm definitely going to start on it. I have so many sketch books and never bothered to use them. Thank you, thank you so much for your video, for showing that art is for everyone and can be loved, enjoyed and practiced without fear of criticism or pursuit of perfection (which of course does not exist). That it is literally healthy for you. I see it as a form of meditation. I have other hobbies, but I am definitely going to start journaling/drawing, etc.
On my way to get a sketchbook! I spent most of my childhood drawing, so I’m going to do it again. Thank you
Damn, as a young drawer myself who often struggled with keeping up a sketchbook since I thought it had to be perfect this video gave me a lot of motivation. You have told it very motivational, respect!
I absolutely agree with this! I keep a sketchbook with me so I can quickly draw down ideas for costumes or fabric painted designs, plus fabric swatches. It really helps keep all my ideas organised! Another wonderful video, thank you!
This is one of the main channels that really motivated me to draw more and start making videos! Thank you! ❤
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I am and have been in a state of dormancy where my art is concerned. I sit at my desk and look at all of my art supplies and they look back at me with sadness. Hopefully, I will emerge from this state of fog brain and begin where I left off.
I love this. It is so true! I started getting back into drawing around christmas and more recently into watercolour journalling and i love it. It really is how you describe it. I do remember when I drew things and how I felt even if it is something as silly as a marmite jar. I just wish i had done this decades ago. Just imagine all those memories i could have collected! Oh well, better late than never.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on why we should keep a sketch book. I'm encouraged to start anew with several sketchbooks I created years ago while in school. I'm an elementary art teacher now and feel extremely blessed to have happened across your positive and inspiring video. THANK YOU :)
Wholesome video, thank you. I started 10 years ago with the habit of having a sketchbook with me and I've got some books together today plus all the notes and diary over time. I keep a box with all those memories and experiences under my bed. It is one of the things, I know I'll take with my the rest of my life, because it is basically me.
You really inspire me and I love listening to you- I feel like you’re talking directly to me. Thank you for this invaluable video which I am sure I will listen to again and again. Love your work xxxx
Few other videos have ever made me feel so much like _I could actually try drawing_ as this one. I'm not naturally creative in that way (more so in writing and construction) but your arguments certainly are compelling!
What a wonderful video and message! I’m breaking out my sketchbook today. I want to also share this idea with my students - there are so many ways this practice can enrich their lives. Apart from all of the good points you make, your voice is perfect for this medium, it is very soothing. Thank you!