Author: Nyle (Page 3 of 10)

According to the author, 5 suggestions to keep a sketchbook are:

1. Find time to draw

2. Just draw, even if it isn’t perfect.

3.Don’t obsess over the perfect materials. It’s not about the pen, it’s about the inspiration.

4. Don’t confuse the objects in the drawing for the subject of the drawing. Gather some junk and draw.

5. Draw what you see, not what you know.

Although I’ve never kept a routine or regular sketchbook, I’ve always tried to practice sketching/drawing periodically as inspired. Time was primarily what kept me from being consistent with a sketchbook. I hope that by weekly practice, I can improve any artistic skill that I have and possibly acquire a few new ones.