How to start an illustrated journal

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  • @patriciatatich3014
    @patriciatatich3014 2 роки тому +258

    Desiring to draw and actually beginning has an element of procrastination that lingers far longer than I would like..selecting a sketchbook was equally daunting…so I started drawing small sketches on envelopes from mail that arrived at my home, I used the reverse side of grocery receipts and the unused side of my grocery list…even small ‘sticky’ notes and junk mail with sufficient white space….trying this for a month…my way of launching a drawing habit :)

    • @JF-kv1gm
      @JF-kv1gm 2 роки тому +6

      Sounds great...keep it going!!

    • @WateryStar
      @WateryStar 2 роки тому +12

      Sounds like that's working for you. Drawing on scrap paper takes the pressure off for me when I have artblock or haven't drawn in awhile. Inexpensive sketchpad would be the next step. You've got this.

    • @suemauer5965
      @suemauer5965 2 роки тому +15

      I think I've done this all my life - doodling on any available surface. I just recently came across the idea of "junk journals" and I now want (plan?) to take my saved envelopes, scrap sketches, etc., and glue them into sketchbooks.

    • @KittyGinaMeow
      @KittyGinaMeow 2 роки тому +3

      You and me both … procrastinating for years … adore listening to Sketch Skool videos since Covid started very inspiring and educational I even listen to your podcasts … now to sit and start I actually have started a few times and stopped… please continue thank you for all you do … ❤️❤️❤️🙌👏🤗

    • @alkhemiegypt
      @alkhemiegypt 2 роки тому +8

      I did a similar thing recently where I bought postcards made from recycled card and used them to make "mini" art. They were cheap enough and small enough to practise on without worrying too much about the finished piece. A few weeks later I had a whole series of cards which looked amazing when laid out together, although that hadn't been my goal. I love that art can be surprising. :)

  • @PinkyJapan
    @PinkyJapan Рік тому +67

    Hollie talks about the "need to create" and I totally get that. Drawing, sewing, knitting, writing; I'm always creating. My husband on the other hand? Couldn't care less. It's so interesting to me how some of us just _need_ to create while others don't feel the urge whatsoever!

    • @BlessedForever888
      @BlessedForever888 Рік тому +3

      SAME!

    • @rimtj5525
      @rimtj5525 7 місяців тому

      Especially if you are a woman

    • @belle_1004
      @belle_1004 5 місяців тому

      i think its because your husband havent been exposed to these creative activities when growing up, so he has no interest.. i believe that creative is a skill that has to be developed just like any other!

  • @karenvc8005
    @karenvc8005 Рік тому +20

    I kept an illustrated journal during the pandemic when we still lived in Phoenix. I sketched every room in our house from multiple angles, exterior views of our house, self-portraits, sketches of my husband, zoom mtgs from work and lock down meet ups, our dogs, the feral cats, and pretty much anything. I typically made notations of whatever was on my mind. It was very therapeutic.

    • @gulsaanga4533
      @gulsaanga4533 6 місяців тому

      Wow! Sound amazing. Would love to see that.

  • @babs675
    @babs675 Рік тому +13

    I have not long started my “later in life” art journal.
    Years ago, I had started one of what I could remember of my childhood. The sketches I did, were fun. I attempted to keep my vignettes upbeat, even though it was written about the years after the second world war.
    In the end, the local newspapers approached me to put them in the paper every week. which seemed to go down well with their readers. I wrote and sketched for them for seven years. Such fun.

  • @BizzyIzzy6432
    @BizzyIzzy6432 Рік тому +3

    I love watching this channel while I eat. Your voice is so comfortable and the conversation is so entertaining, the type you just sit back and listen to.

  • @recoveringsoul755
    @recoveringsoul755 2 роки тому +140

    I tried to bullet journal in 2020 for the first time, but not like others. It ended up being more a record of what happened that year. I drew face masks, prisoners being let out of jail, murder hornet's, lightning, forest fires, etc. Crazy year.

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 Рік тому

      @@wahdurci I agree!!! It's pretty clear. And they paid hospitals extra to perpetuate the lies. I'm glad the truth is coming out. Masks never worked

  • @BStarfireMcquinn
    @BStarfireMcquinn Рік тому +3

    I really enjoyed this video. I am still fairly new to "illustrated life" journaling. I've kept a written diary for close to 50 yrs. Often little sketches appeared within, but not often. I've never really seen a purpose to drawing my meals, etc. Drawing nature is the exception. I wish I still had many of the little "zine" style drawings ( trace a credit card and draw within) little wonders I find on hikes. My dragabout has a mixture of writing and art, even atrocious art. LOL! I am a constant motion type person, my hands are rarely still, too. Thank you, Hollie, really enjoyed your share of sketches!

  • @MummyBrown
    @MummyBrown 2 роки тому +40

    This is an awesome interview, I love more people talking about the variety of ways that there are to keep a journal. There are no rules, but sometimes we forget that. If you are more word strong, go that route. If you are more of a visual person, try a "glue book" route. If you can't help but draw, grab the tools you are most feeling and go to town!
    I happen to have one book that I do all three in! One day I'm more of a writer, other days I just want to brain dump my images. You do you, it's for your eyes anyway.

  • @stacyeleanza4917
    @stacyeleanza4917 2 роки тому +13

    "Sharing is a boomerang, & you get stuff back when you put it out there." 🧡

  • @natalijaoconnell4215
    @natalijaoconnell4215 2 роки тому +50

    My daughter wants to be an artist but I didn't know how to support her as classes aren't readily available in our area. This is a great idea to start where you are and easy to gain inspiration from as no same day is the same for a little girl . Thanks !

    • @alysononoahu8702
      @alysononoahu8702 Рік тому

      All kinds of videos on sketch, paint,
      Also there are art penpal groups

    • @Maria-yf8fp
      @Maria-yf8fp 11 місяців тому

      Give her the time to do it. Never make it a low priority.

  • @jonathanortiz3253
    @jonathanortiz3253 2 роки тому +53

    I liked this video. It was nice to see a regular person talk about their art journey and share. I would like more of these type of interview videos 😁.

    • @kimberlydragone6015
      @kimberlydragone6015 Рік тому +3

      I think Danny is a “regular person” as well. He makes drawing real for everyone. That’s what he’s all about… why he does what he does for us. 😊

  • @niallwildwoode7373
    @niallwildwoode7373 2 роки тому +53

    While I was watching this, I picked up a Pentel gel pen and small notepad from my desk and did my first drawing! A cafetiere next to me on my table. It's recognisable at least, so I'm going to do my damnedest to do a small drawing every day, until I find a nice journal to work with. Thankyou!

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  2 роки тому +5

      Have fun and enjoy!

    • @michaelag6829
      @michaelag6829 2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! So happy for you! You just started a new adventure. I am cheering you on, you can do it.

    • @JF-kv1gm
      @JF-kv1gm 2 роки тому +1

      Great....try and keep it up. Even in 5-10 minutes a day, you can create something!

    • @nicolemcginlay8687
      @nicolemcginlay8687 Рік тому +1

      So proud of you I did my 2nd drawing without a step by step tutorial yesterday I had to be brave as I have given up for over 15 years due to negative remarks about my art I have no clue what I'm doing

  • @GabrielleCarbonneau
    @GabrielleCarbonneau Рік тому +2

    I always enjoy listening to you and seeing your art.

  • @vinayabhat6006
    @vinayabhat6006 2 роки тому +38

    Thank you!
    I have started drawing because of your videos , its not good but I do pick up the pen everyday

    • @rebeccafuentes8327
      @rebeccafuentes8327 Рік тому +3

      check out the short animated film call the artist who couldn’t draw 🤝🏽

    • @MA-ug6pz
      @MA-ug6pz Рік тому +1

      I bet your drawings are fine in their original unique way

    • @alysononoahu8702
      @alysononoahu8702 Рік тому +1

      Exactly what I'm doing too

  • @spinnettdesigns
    @spinnettdesigns 9 місяців тому +1

    Here we go again…another wonderful reminder.
    I love to write and to draw and I’ve done it when nite taking at conventions but why didn’t I do this years ago as a journal?
    I think this is my ticket too, it will feel good on so many levels.
    Infinite thanks 🙏🏻 ❤

  • @HellsBells-74
    @HellsBells-74 2 роки тому +16

    I started this recently, so far it mainly consists of different coffee cups, lol. Great way to record your daily life 😊☕️

  • @iAmBeaTLes
    @iAmBeaTLes 2 роки тому +4

    I still remember when I stumbled upon your book so many years ago. It truly inspired me. And I’m about to take it up again. ❤

  • @francescaschrick5449
    @francescaschrick5449 6 місяців тому

    Dear Danny ! I cams across YOU by accident or….was it an “accident” my life has changed ! I feel I have an anchor now in my life! I had a journal like that when I was a teen! My mother through it away when we moved here from Italy long ago! I never forgot my lost loved journal! Now I have a new one that keeps me happy at last!!!
    Thank you you are a great soul!!!!

  • @veronical3135
    @veronical3135 Рік тому +1

    Those sketches are beautiful. Wow!

  • @bloomingmeadowart
    @bloomingmeadowart 2 роки тому +16

    I have a separate sketchbook for my art and a scrapbook journal, but this is a really interesting approach to documenting your life! I also love your insight about sharing and creating connection!

  • @CheekyAdorable
    @CheekyAdorable 2 роки тому +4

    It's funny, Hollie mentioned picking up a journal and never being able to finish it and I've always been the same way with both journals and sketchbooks. I've always kept to independent drawings and keeping them in a binder. Over Covid though, I began keeping a sketch journal after discovering junk journaling while diving into sketchbook tours. Now I keep a sketchjournal that is exploding at the seams with ephemera.
    I keep mine personal unless I'm showing off specific pages. I journal about relationships, and very deep emotions while I'm working through things, but I also sometimes draw what I've been eating. It's a tossup whether the next page is going to be a drawing of a chocolate bar or maybe a sex pun. Maybe the chocolate bar is involved IN the pun? You never know LOL. But I'm two books in and I've never felt more comfortable than I do in the illustrated journal experience.

  • @elizabethbarnes3969
    @elizabethbarnes3969 Рік тому +1

    This is a particularly inspiring video/interview. Just love it and feel like I want to get started right away. Lots of ideas too. Wish I could afford Spark but I still manage to get lots from your videos and am exceedingly grateful for them. ❤

  • @earth2becky
    @earth2becky 2 роки тому +8

    How inspiring!! I’ve needed a kickstart in a way. I already do this in ballpoint pen, but I love pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, color pencils, brush pens, etc. Thank you!!

  • @emmacavillsketches
    @emmacavillsketches 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you, Danny - loved watching this chat with Hollie, she is wonderful :)

  • @Kassandra-z5t
    @Kassandra-z5t 9 місяців тому

    Thank You Danny I have enjoyed you sharing your knowledge and talents with us. You are so inspiring to me in my life and my experiences with sketching. I now have the habit of getting to sketch something each and every day. It's wonderful. Kassandra

  • @beyondallreason-du4pq
    @beyondallreason-du4pq Рік тому +2

    this is amazing !!!thank you so much for sharing this

  • @lstandish9
    @lstandish9 2 роки тому +2

    So good to see you Hollie!! (And you too Danny!) Missing you guys and Spark!

    • @jjgregory9354
      @jjgregory9354 2 роки тому +1

      Miss you too, come back soooooon!

  • @angelawacky2716
    @angelawacky2716 Рік тому +1

    This reminds me of Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady'. Though that was a nature journal, it is the same concept. Great idea that I think I'll try!

  • @camrouxbg
    @camrouxbg 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm just starting my Journey at 46. I have taken one drawing fundamentals course and am registered in Drawing II. I'm excited to see where this goes, because I am still not sure what it is I'm "supposed" to be doing.

  • @CarolynsArtAdventures
    @CarolynsArtAdventures 2 роки тому +7

    I started doing this a month ago, on a vacation. I'm trying to keep going (although back at home life is a bit less dramatic than a vacation). It's really fun and interesting.

  • @suzannerogers3221
    @suzannerogers3221 2 роки тому +2

    Terrific video. It inspired me to create. I love the way Danny interviews guests. I always learn so much.

  • @WorldWideWebObserver
    @WorldWideWebObserver 2 роки тому +4

    Very inspiring! Looking forward to sampling the Spark two week trial soon as I recover from eye surgery and can see again.

  • @brendastanton1924
    @brendastanton1924 Рік тому +3

    I started my drawing journal last year and have improved more than I thought possible. I kept the first few crude entries to show myself and others how I’ve improved. I’ve been told that my entries are very emotional. In a good way of course. One of my latest entries was when I purchased my new truck. I was very excited to paint and journal but not too excited to draw it. Yes, I can draw very well but just not in the mood to draw a truck. So I “cheated” and using the pamphlet that Toyota gave me along with carbon paper, I traced it. Then I used watercolors and it looks fantastic. My sister is not artistic but loves my journal and was here when I traced out the truck photo. She was so encouraged (she can’t draw) that she went out to buy her own journal and supplies (including carbon paper)

  • @alkhemiegypt
    @alkhemiegypt 2 роки тому +7

    Really inspiring video. As a solitary artist I love to see/hear how others make art. :)

  • @ThepurrrBlog
    @ThepurrrBlog 2 роки тому +4

    Loved this interview...

  • @MarySparkle
    @MarySparkle Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the inspiring videos

  • @67TAnn
    @67TAnn 2 роки тому +1

    What great video. You reminded me how much I enjoyed spark and how much I miss you all

  • @mahakranga7093
    @mahakranga7093 Рік тому +1

    Just venturing into illustrated journaling. I have tried the old school writing journal but I can't seem to continue it. This feels interesting!

  • @lavonnewalker373
    @lavonnewalker373 2 роки тому +4

    I love this discussion. Hollie do you make some of your own journals (watercolor).
    I’ve been journal writing but only a little sketching. Looking back years later give me personal joy.

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +4

      Yes, LaVonne, I hand bind a lot of my sketchbooks using watercolor paper. It’s really special to create your own book and fill it!

    • @a.o9656
      @a.o9656 2 роки тому

      I agree. I enjoy yhe book binding part just as much and when you've made the sketchbook yourself you can decide on size and types of paper that works best for you. And you love it so much more

  • @CG-tt3ny
    @CG-tt3ny 2 роки тому +4

    I started watching your videos yesterday and was wondering if you had made one of these videos. Thank youu 🤍

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 2 роки тому +3

    I used to draw crudely done houses and horses. I was kind of good at flowers.
    I'm thinking of beginning a sketchbook of items in each room of my apartment.
    All 4 rooms. Kind of like Becky Cao.

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter6795 2 роки тому +6

    This was a great video! I journal, I draw/paint but really never put the two together! 😂 Now, I will be doing this, it makes much more sense to me to have the best of both worlds in one.

  • @maryhazlett
    @maryhazlett Рік тому +1

    Hi, Danny, I've followed you since Everyday Matters came out and did some of the prompts for a while. Lately I've seen a lot on keeping an art journal. I'm currently 65. I began with a written journal at about age 8. A few years ago I mostly stopped. My written journal went deep, into emotions and spirituality. I tried to find what I could learn from events in my personal world. But especially since covid, my life stopped, and I don't see it getting too active again. I WANT to draw/paint. I just don't know what to do when life is uneventful. I often eat the same food several days in a row, or similar frozen meals - hate to cook and live alone so I usually heat 'n eat. Nothing to draw. Cash eraser the same clothes 2 days in a row. Don't go many places - life has shrunk. Again, not whining, but how can a person with such a mundane, boring life, draw it? I read a lot - on a kindle. So, basically my nutshell question.

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  Рік тому +2

      If your life is worth living (which it is), it's worth drawing. Stop thinking and keep drawing.

    • @11Renee11
      @11Renee11 11 місяців тому

      I don't go out much because of severe anxiety. But taking walks and drawing what I see has helped open up my world.

  • @AnchoredArtDesigns
    @AnchoredArtDesigns 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! I’ve always wanted to create a journal like this 😊

  • @RitaBoomgarrn
    @RitaBoomgarrn 10 місяців тому +1

    I think it's great want you do art has always been in my life keep it up

  • @Emiliapocalypse
    @Emiliapocalypse 2 роки тому +2

    Neat! I literally had a random thought about zines pop into my head the other day and looked up videos about making them

  • @lizgorley
    @lizgorley 8 місяців тому

    Love this! Can you please share what art journal Hollie is using. I really like it, size, paper that holds ink and watercolor, etc. Thank you for all the inspiration! ☺️

  • @mvswaaij
    @mvswaaij 2 роки тому +8

    Do you make your own scetchbooks= I saw they were with a coptic binding that lays so beautifully flat.

    • @susankaempfer8427
      @susankaempfer8427 2 роки тому +4

      Was wondering that too!

    • @daisylopezartist
      @daisylopezartist 2 роки тому +5

      I make my own 😊

    • @susankaempfer8427
      @susankaempfer8427 2 роки тому +1

      @@daisylopezartist Ditto👍🏻

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I do make a lot of my own sketchbooks. It’s really rewarding to hand bind my sketchbook and then fill it!

    • @susankaempfer8427
      @susankaempfer8427 2 роки тому

      @@roseranchart8465 they do look great on a shelf, too! I make oil paintings and cover mine with those. 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your work! I hope that someday the insides of my books look as cool as yours 😁

  • @ritawashere5787
    @ritawashere5787 Рік тому

    This is truly interesting.❤ I shared this video on Pinterest. Thank you so much for posting this video.

  • @yummymellon4058
    @yummymellon4058 Рік тому +1

    I don't know how to draw.. I'm super bad at being creative but I want to try to do so and be good at it while organising my thought. But plain writing is uhhhh so boring.
    Killing two birds at once I decided to do art journal whilst writing it along my journal/diary.
    Would love to stay consistent a journal a day goals.

  • @sirguy6678
    @sirguy6678 2 роки тому +1

    Fun and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sibelsmishey2492
    @sibelsmishey2492 Рік тому +1

    How do you sketch the nature or the food you ate? Take a picture and try to sketch before bed or you just do it at that time in a few minutes??

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому

      If at all possible, I sketch in the moment. But, if not, then I will take pictures and draw from photos or memory later that day.

  • @GinaHouse
    @GinaHouse 2 роки тому +3

    I love, love this so much! I've always wanted to have this as an everyday, joyful activity. I've been able to scrapbook, follow directions with watercolor tutorial videos, and bullet journal. My only problem is that I can't draw at all. Stick figures are about all I can really do...but not even in the fun, cute way. My dream is to be able to create journals like this. Do you have any suggestions on how I can tackle trying to start an illustrated journal when I'm not able to draw something that I'm seeing in front of me? Also, Hollie, which type of journal do you use? I love the shape and size of the square one that you shared in this video. Thank you so much!! 🥰❤🌈📘

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +9

      My advice, dive into drawing objects around your house. Tubes of toothpaste, a bottle of ketchup, the mug you use for tea, the pen lying on the table, anything and everything. Don’t show anyone. Do it just for yourself and to build skills. It will give you some confidence. Don’t worry how good or bad the drawings are deemed to be. The purpose is to build your ability to see lines, shapes, and angles, along with training your eyes and hand to work together. When you make observational drawings from life, you convert something you see in 3D to a 2D drawing.
      One other thought I have is to get Danny Gregory’s book “Art Before Breakfast.” When I teach people new to drawing, I use many of the same lessons that Danny teaches in his book. Enjoy the journey! 🤗

    • @GinaHouse
      @GinaHouse 2 роки тому +3

      @@roseranchart8465 Thank you so much! I recently bought two of Danny's books, so I hope they will help me draw something that's less like stick figures or drawings of a toddler. Your comment inspired me 🤗💕

  • @terry.stafford
    @terry.stafford 2 роки тому +2

    I just recently came upon your material. Great material and plan to dig in. Do you often work from photographs for those subjects that are apt to move . . . or leave . . . or otherwise impractical to draw live?

    • @hennybrunner8939
      @hennybrunner8939 2 роки тому

      I am just about to write the same question. I want to sketch moving object like figures of person in the café.

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому

      Hi Terry and Henny - I love working in the moment, but it's not always practical or possible. When I am on location drawing, then I sketch what I can. If I am drawing a person and they move, I might leave it as it is or finish the person by piecing it together with another person that comes along. When I start I will often take a picture, just in case I need to leave suddenly. There is more energy in my drawings done on location when compared to those drawn from photos, but both serve a purpose. I hope this helps some.

  • @kimberlydragone6015
    @kimberlydragone6015 Рік тому +5

    Wow 70 sketchbooks in 4 years! I couldn’t hope to finish 7 in that time. Never mind I’ve never finished a single one. I think I have 7 that I’ve actually started. My inner critic is my worst enemy. Can’t seem to shake it. 😔

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому +1

      Kimberly - Battle the inner critic with a pen! Somedays I finish one page in my sketchbook and other days I might complete several. Because I am using mixed media or watercolor paper, the sketchbooks might have 30-50 pages. Not like some sketchbooks that have a 100 pages! Hope you can silence that critic for a bit while you draw!

    • @kimberlydragone6015
      @kimberlydragone6015 Рік тому

      @@roseranchart8465 thanks for your encouragement. Much appreciated ☮️🥰

    • @DeAzul7902
      @DeAzul7902 Рік тому +1

      An idea: write about or draw what you would do if your critic gets laryngitis & shuts the hell up!! Imagine THAT....😂😂😂❤

    • @kimberlydragone6015
      @kimberlydragone6015 Рік тому

      @@DeAzul7902 hahah. Good idea. I’ll try it 😃

  • @pragativasisht4432
    @pragativasisht4432 11 місяців тому +1

    I totally identify with Hollie's need to create things with my hands, including I think, writing.

  • @shellyparkerart
    @shellyparkerart 2 роки тому +2

    What are the best black pens for an art journal? I’ve been inspired to start an art journal and can’t wait to make that happen

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +2

      Hi Shelly, My personal favorite is Uniball Vision black pen. It has a smooth flow of ink and is waterproof. There are two sizes fine and micro. I use them both.

    • @shellyparkerart
      @shellyparkerart 2 роки тому +1

      @@roseranchart8465 Thank you so much for answering! I appreciate it so much.

  • @markocicak4004
    @markocicak4004 7 днів тому

    I would so like I draw better so that I can also keep the illustrated journal. What inspired me most into that direction are Voynich manuscript and Miroslav Gospel which are old works but also beautifully illustrated.

  • @tune_smith
    @tune_smith 2 роки тому +6

    Does Hollie have an IG page where we can follow her work?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +4

      I only post my work in the Skoolyard which is the Sketchbook platform. Maybe I’ll branch out at some point.

  • @scribe_samples2309
    @scribe_samples2309 2 роки тому

    Really loved this video.

  • @HeandIare1
    @HeandIare1 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for explaining 'pop ups"! Please could you give more definitions of other artists terms andideas?
    Thanks, God bless!

  • @sophieberger9798
    @sophieberger9798 Рік тому

    Does Hollie have any free content, on YT or elsewhere? I am so interested in her zine making.

  • @normapadro420
    @normapadro420 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello. I started creating journals then self publishing them on amazon. In some of the community posts they are calling them junk low content books. I thought that that is so wrong. My art work takes time to create then I have to color every piece too. Then I have to make them into digital. It's very time consuming. I don't know why people are calling journals, and sketch books junk. Do they even know the time it takes to draw these characters then draw them. 😮

  • @AnxiousKoala
    @AnxiousKoala 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of sketchbooks are used? I can't seem to find ones that don't bleed through to the next page. Suggestions?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Tara, over the years I’ve used many different types of sketchbooks. The Moleskine watercolor hardcover was my favorite early on. Then I discovered Handbook Journal Co. watercolor sketchbooks and used those for a bit. Fell in love with Stilman and Birn sketchbooks along the way. Lastly, I e been hand binding my own using watercolor. I always look for thicker paper to keep from having bleed through. Best of luck! 😊

    • @AnxiousKoala
      @AnxiousKoala 2 роки тому +1

      @@roseranchart8465 Thanks!!! That was really helpful & I started binding my own with the thick watercolor paper, hands down the best. Thanks again!

  • @luisencastin1607
    @luisencastin1607 2 роки тому

    The noteboook used for the sketchbook is made of any special material (paper)? I've this doubt specially for the use of watercolor

  • @tiggywinkle5933
    @tiggywinkle5933 2 роки тому +2

    When compiling a journal are things always drawn from life or do you use photos? Say for instance you are out at a restaurant with friends, it's hardly the time to sketch your meal so taking photos means you are able to work with them later, yes...?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +2

      Both! If I can sketch in the moment, that’s my favorite. If there’s not time, capturing the events of your life from photos is fabulous, too. Over the years, I’ve become more confident to sketch when having dinner with friends and treat it as a challenge with a limited amount of time. For these sketches, I often use a Pentel pocket brush. Quick and bold. Sometimes I sketch from my memory and make simple drawings. Hope this helps.

    • @tiggywinkle5933
      @tiggywinkle5933 2 роки тому

      @@roseranchart8465 Thank you!

  • @janlorman7700
    @janlorman7700 2 роки тому +4

    What’s a “zine”?

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 2 роки тому +6

      It can be made with a single sheet of paper and folded/cut to make a little booklet. Draw on each page. There are lots of videos online how to make one. You can make them larger with more pieces of paper and staple together.

    • @therealjetlag
      @therealjetlag 2 роки тому +1

      A zine is basically a self-published mini illustrated magazine.

  • @shadowm2k7
    @shadowm2k7 Рік тому +2

    I get too scared to draw in a journal and ruin it but last year i started just drawing on printer paper, cutting it out, and sticking it in my sketchbook 😂😂🤣🤣

  • @googleuser25
    @googleuser25 Рік тому

    I'm looking for a pen to make illustrations like the ones showed in this video at around 01:39, does anyone in the comments have any recommendations?:)

  • @dorynwallach5294
    @dorynwallach5294 Рік тому

    How do we find Hollie's classes?

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  Рік тому

      She teaches in our Spark program. Sign up at SketchbookSkool.com

    • @dorynwallach5294
      @dorynwallach5294 Рік тому

      I’m a member. Still can’t find it :)

  • @nancywhitmore3497
    @nancywhitmore3497 2 роки тому

    Hollie Rose is absolutely delightful and very inspiring! Thank you for interviewing her on your channel! Did I hear her correctly when she mentioned that she started her journey with art just 6 years ago? If so, she's come a long way! I started making art 6 years ago as well, and I still consider myself to be a beginner. Here's a question for you, Danny.... where can we get a sketchbook that has paper suitable for watercolor? I'd love to have one that lies flat, like Hollie's. I have looked on Amazon to no avail. Maybe I have used the wrong search term? Thank you SO much for ALL of your videos! I watch you almost every day on UA-cam. 😃👍

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +4

      Hello Nancy, I started keeping sketchbooks six years ago. I have always had different creative hobbies. I've taken so many art classes and workshops with Sketchbook Skool over these past six years. Daily practice and learning from others has pushed me along. I know your question about sketchbooks was to Danny, but I will tell you that I have used the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook and liked it. I also like the Handbook Paper Watercolor Sketchbook and Stilman and Birn sketchbooks. Many of the sketchbooks that I share, I handbound (another hobby) with watercolor paper. Hope this helps.

  • @yukkeroswenda2867
    @yukkeroswenda2867 Рік тому

    Wow..this really good knowledge.
    It seems this is my problems too..hard to start😏
    When you find something interesting..are you taking a pic first or directly make sketch?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому

      If possible, I will sketch in the moment while looking at the scene/object/person. But, if there's no time or it's not possible, then I use photos or sketch from memory.

  • @hiddenrhythmsmusiccircles
    @hiddenrhythmsmusiccircles 2 роки тому +1

    I’m confused…Lamy Safaris and watercolors?
    How does the Lamy ink not wash when the watercolors are added?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +1

      I use a converter with waterproof ink. My favorite is DeAtrementis document ink.

  • @seakinireland
    @seakinireland 2 роки тому

    Can the Illustrated Journaling class be purchased as a stand alone or do you have to be a monthly subscriber to get the class?

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  2 роки тому

      Illustrated journaling is an ongoing weekly class. You can try a free trial and see if you like it!

  • @happycrafterkaren6873
    @happycrafterkaren6873 Рік тому

    What note books do you use.

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому

      I use all different types of sketchbooks. Typically, I look for mixed media or watercolor paper. Also, I make a lot of my sketchbooks using the Coptic hand binding style.

  • @phyllisweaver8911
    @phyllisweaver8911 2 роки тому

    Hi Daniel, I would love to upload my picture but I dont know how to do it. Do you have any suggestions on doing via apple iphone?

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  2 роки тому

      Can’t wait to see it. Share it on Facebook or Instagram with #dbs. Or email
      It to info@sketchbookskool.com. - Danny

  • @BishopMaple
    @BishopMaple 2 роки тому

    5:41 Chihoohoos rule!

  • @francesschatz3131
    @francesschatz3131 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah

  • @carolynm9798
    @carolynm9798 2 роки тому

    I keep a commonplace journal and want to draw my day. My drawing though doesn’t have the design or composition that I see in her work. My journal doesn’t have the look of balance and focus I see here

  • @alysononoahu8702
    @alysononoahu8702 Рік тому

    Inchies & twinchies.... got me started

  • @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563
    @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this video. I was inspired to check out the sketchbook skool, but wow, a 130 dollars a month, A MONTH! Totally off the table. Totally unaffordable. Guys we are heading into a recession, gas is $5.00 a gallon. Milk almost $5.00. Rents are tripling. Please can you be more afforable?????

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  2 роки тому

      We have many other products at various prices, including free. However 3 hours of live instruction with feedback every single day plus $2000 in on-demand courses and an $85 workshop every month is not inexpensive to put together. We do however have a big sale coming up in a month.

  • @patriciacassell1412
    @patriciacassell1412 Рік тому

    What is a Zaine?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому

      A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.

  • @musikalitet
    @musikalitet Рік тому

    Warw, beautiful book. About 3.5…..

  • @tarajones-legros3661
    @tarajones-legros3661 Рік тому

    Gonna have to explore this more because I don’t know what a “zeen” is.😊

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 Рік тому

      Hello Tara - A zine is a self publish book (or in my case small booklet). Typically they are traded or sold for a few dollars and usually under 500 copies are made. It's a great way to explore sharing your art in a small way.

    • @tarajones-legros3661
      @tarajones-legros3661 Рік тому

      @@roseranchart8465 Thank you!!

  • @helenamamaghani6287
    @helenamamaghani6287 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @samanthathompson9812
    @samanthathompson9812 2 роки тому +3

    I'm intimidated by the artistic regular stylized handwriting of a lot sketchbook artists like you guys and James Gurney. I have dreadful handwriting, ugly and messy. I feel like I need to learn to letter first.

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому +2

      Samantha, I use a Prismacolor blue no-photo pencil to draw lines for my writing. Don’t let your handwriting stop you. I’ve spent many hours practicing to try and learn a few different styles. Many days I don’t have the energy for that and my pages have my regular handwriting. I of course showed you my nicer pages! 😂

    • @samanthathompson9812
      @samanthathompson9812 2 роки тому

      @@roseranchart8465 Ha ha thank you!

  • @madhavmankar1898
    @madhavmankar1898 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing,l
    Life is Tree , Including old age , Experience Ida.vizlition, Every day,
    Skching drawing, notes.thanks you
    Teacher info point, head, Hand, Eyes ❤🎉😮😊

  • @GratefulDeb270
    @GratefulDeb270 2 роки тому

    What is spark?

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  2 роки тому

      Spark is our online program that has lessons, events, and more.

  • @rosanaparedes7239
    @rosanaparedes7239 Рік тому

    💜

  • @ShivaJalali1149
    @ShivaJalali1149 Рік тому

    ❤❤👍🏻👍🏻😍😍

  • @rbrown9907
    @rbrown9907 2 роки тому

    Wonderful. You have inspired me. Holly, do you have a UA-cam channel for us to follow please?

    • @roseranchart8465
      @roseranchart8465 2 роки тому

      I am not actively creating content on UA-cam at this time.

  • @aprilezell3784
    @aprilezell3784 2 роки тому

    I like these videos but I am looking for some more concrete how to videos.

  • @Henry-nh6rn
    @Henry-nh6rn 2 роки тому

    😳 ░p░r░o░m░o░s░m░

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe Рік тому

    This is still too intimidating, we need someone with zero skill like me showing off their work.

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  Рік тому

      Please make a video about your work and share it!

    • @havefunbesafe
      @havefunbesafe Рік тому

      @@SketchBookSkool haha…I’d be too ashamed…I need more practice.

  • @kennethrohen5963
    @kennethrohen5963 2 роки тому

    "School," not "skool." 🤨

  • @hovz-zo8lf
    @hovz-zo8lf 2 роки тому

    Everyone's "Journal" looks the same. sigh.

  • @thegurch7313
    @thegurch7313 Рік тому

    What the point just use Ai