How to keep a sketchbook

In this article, I’m not going to cover the ins and outs of artist copyright, and why it’s not okay to trace or directly copy someone’s work without attribution. I dealt with a situation like this recently, but I don’t think it’s the norm. I think most of you know what’s considered right and wrong

Today I’m going to show you how to make your own sketchbook. I’ve made a little video about this, since several people asked me about this. These are relatively easy to make sketchbooks that you don’t…

Last week I talked about the importance of creative exercise . One of the best ways to stay creatively in shape is to keep a creativity sketchbook or artist journal. It’s quick and easy and you don’t even have to be able to draw...

In most of your design studios, you are going to be asked to keep an architecture design journal or sketchbook. Sometimes it may be part of your assessment to show your engagement, process and completion of the required work. Even if you’re not asked to keep a design journal it’s a really good habit to get into. Keeping a design journal is a great record of your work. So how do you start? READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE | https://archimash.com/articles/architecture-design-journal

A commonplace journal is not complicated and doesn’t need to be fancy. It is simply a place where notes and quotes from our reading are kept. The simpler we keep it, the better. Let me show you how basic commonplacing really can be. It appears I am the cheapskate of the group. I use college-ruled spiral notebooks that are about a dime each in August. I stock up on purple ones for me each year and other colors for the kids to use. Using a cheap notebook was the secret to overcoming paralyzing…

If you haven't tried art journaling now is the time to start! Read this article on how to start an art journal for beginners for tips and tricks to get you on your way!

Love creating art? Our guide will help you learn ways to how to stay creative, so you can keep filling your sketchbook and overcome creative blocks! Tap the pin to see the guide now!

How do you start a 100 day project? Drawing every day consistently is MAGIC, especially when you do it in a way that feels easy and non-overwhelming. Build momentum, keep drawing daily, fill your sketchbook! How do you know what to draw? What theme do I pick for my 100 Day Project?

Guest Post by Richard Sheppard in Cloverdale, California After searching many years for the perfect sketchbook, I finally gave up on the commercial brands and decided to make my own. For weeks I stayed up all night tearing paper, threading needles, poking holes in mat boards, and utilizing all kinds of gadgets, until finally I […]

Perhaps you are already considering starting a sketchbook practice, but those silly, negative thoughts may hold you back. You may think that you lack the ability to draw or that you don't have enough time. Maybe you have attempted to start before but found yourself frequently giving up. Keeping a sketchbook has been instrumental in my art career and I get asked questions all the time about this practice. So I put together this video to share some of my favorite tips in hopes of inspiring you…