TIPS TO START YOUR NEW SKETCHBOOK! | Sketching, Brainstorming, and Making a Great First Page!

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  • I got a new sketchbook (yay!), but i had some serious first page anxiety (boo.) here's how I tackled that problem and set myself up to draw my best first page!
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  • @drawingwiffwaffles
    @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +5804

    Am I the only one with a Phobia of the First Page?!

    • @ileanaa3670
      @ileanaa3670 6 років тому +162

      DrawingWiffWaffles i love having new sketch book , but the first page :0!!

    • @kaylad.7676
      @kaylad.7676 6 років тому +78

      What's funny to me is that I recently got my first sketchbook, and my page one is a drawing of my OC. Nothing huge just my OC and it kinda describes me, cause I love creating OC's. I didn't even really experience First Page Phobia, but as I grow to become a better artists I'm positive I will. xD

    • @beeisverycool
      @beeisverycool 6 років тому +38

      Not only u senpai
      *edit* : omg another ❤️?!

    • @ainsleychavez5240
      @ainsleychavez5240 6 років тому +21

      DrawingWiffWaffles. Not even close

    • @boopbop6533
      @boopbop6533 6 років тому +9

      DrawingWiffWaffles me too

  • @aznSeddie
    @aznSeddie 6 років тому +2728

    "Sometimes, our first pages are just as messed up as our Mondays." - An ancient artist proverb

    • @AC-wy8tj
      @AC-wy8tj 5 років тому +3

      Lol

    • @lati222
      @lati222 5 років тому +1

      Scho---I MEAN HELL

    • @benjacoolen
      @benjacoolen 5 років тому

      It’s Monday today xd

    • @princ3ssMusicifiy
      @princ3ssMusicifiy 5 років тому +1

      I’m literally about to put this quote in my new sketchbook on the second page since I already have an Okay first page doodle lol.

    • @nicovincent3971
      @nicovincent3971 5 років тому

      I am the 1,000 subscriber please sub to my UA-cam channel every body

  • @isanag
    @isanag 6 років тому +9

    what i do is that i draw on my last page an “art progression” thing. i will draw the same thing, but from the first drawing, compared to the last drawing.

  • @mjbachman5814
    @mjbachman5814 6 років тому

    This was the first video I saw of yours! It completely motivated to start my first sketchbook and subscribe. Much love!

  • @GiraffeEmz.-.
    @GiraffeEmz.-. 4 роки тому

    All of her drawings when she was younger were. Actually very beautiful, same as the ones she draws today. Enjoy your art making Rin. 🤗🌺

  • @jcart4988
    @jcart4988 6 років тому

    I love that you do this first page thingy, I never did those. :D Thank you for sharing your sketchbooks. I love to see them. :)

  • @paytonc7933
    @paytonc7933 6 років тому +1

    This is going to help me out when i start my new sketchbook!

  • @lanamadness1439
    @lanamadness1439 5 років тому

    I’ve just been watching so many of your videos. I’ve been getting back into drawing and I really want to improve my art style and such. I usually only draw wolves but I want to improve cartoonish drawings and yours are amazing and you have great tips!

  • @jinbeeee6077
    @jinbeeee6077 5 років тому

    i always use the first page as a swatch or a test page persay like when i wanna test a pen or a new marker. oh and i got the idea to number my sketchbooks from u!

  • @kristenbythecoast
    @kristenbythecoast 2 роки тому

    I no joke sit there for ten minutes brushing my hand over the cover…then, I move on! Finally! I’m getting somewhere- no wait I’ve been spending an hour brushing the first page of my hand while spiraling into thoughts and fantasies of being an animator for Disney.

  • @eliaspratt8690
    @eliaspratt8690 6 років тому

    Thats how you know you're a true artist waffle; a legit bucket of sketchbooks
    Edit: this comment is not meant to offend anyone or make anyone feel illegitimate. Your an artist as long as you feel like one :)

  • @chkris6889
    @chkris6889 5 років тому +5

    Mine just says “welcome to my prison cell”

  • @venusschreave7808
    @venusschreave7808 6 років тому +1

    I made a drawing on the cover of my sketchbook, but I’m more intimidated by the first page. I actually left the first one blank, and started on the second. Lol.

  • @unknownmist9028
    @unknownmist9028 6 років тому

    For my page one I try to mess it up on purpose because once I do that I know it's something I choose to do instead of having that fear of messing up when I'm actually trying to draw something good

  • @grim3337
    @grim3337 6 років тому

    You should do a speed draw series!

  • @DoodleDate
    @DoodleDate 6 років тому +1596

    First pages can be super scary but this was such a cozy and encouraging video!
    Thanks, Waffles!

    • @elisemarie775
      @elisemarie775 6 років тому +8

      Doodle Date I love your channel!

    • @clip8425
      @clip8425 6 років тому +21

      I love how all the artist UA-cam Chanel's watch each others Chanel's. It's so amazing and I love them all!!

    • @tofana0
      @tofana0 6 років тому +3

      Love ur channels

    • @monts707
      @monts707 6 років тому +3

      Doodle Date when is your next video also GENUINELY like your channel you peeps are great

    • @epicrabid1857
      @epicrabid1857 6 років тому +1

      Doodle Date cameo,
      Like tv.

  • @snake.sketches
    @snake.sketches 5 років тому +2669

    I have the anxiety of the first page on all the pages

  • @inessa5923
    @inessa5923 5 років тому +876

    NINETEENTH sketchbook????? Homegirl has been grinding hard lol

    • @cassie1168
      @cassie1168 5 років тому +44

      INESSA she’s on her 22nd one present day ;)

    • @wyyvern635
      @wyyvern635 5 років тому +22

      Ur profile pic matches that reaction 😂

    • @watermelon8303
      @watermelon8303 4 роки тому +3

      @@wyyvern635 i know tho

    • @genzsushi
      @genzsushi 4 роки тому +1

      Now 23

    • @summerelle_8547
      @summerelle_8547 4 роки тому +1

      INESSA only 19? my friend has 68
      i have around 40

  • @kowkior
    @kowkior 5 років тому +1464

    *when you think you’re a good artist but then see this..*

    • @yararivera4331
      @yararivera4331 5 років тому +42

      Oof, I feel like I'm not special watching her videos. SHE draw so good I don't want to draw anywmore

    • @l4rkm3ss
      @l4rkm3ss 5 років тому +6

      Wonderful speech! Amen!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽thank you, that was very incurriging(can’t spell😂)

    • @renpawlowski942
      @renpawlowski942 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @elise4354
      @elise4354 5 років тому +47

      Please don’t feel like this!! She’s had so so so so so much practice and everyone is different! Don’t compare yourself, make yourself better for you 💕

    • @averyruth744
      @averyruth744 5 років тому +2

      @@yararivera4331 be confident!

  • @susquii7196
    @susquii7196 6 років тому +636

    Personally, Ill draw a detailed sketch at the first page, then at the last page I'll redraw the first page. Its a great way to see how much ive improved throughout the sketchbook! It's alot of fun too ^^

    • @drawingwiffwaffles
      @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +95

      That's an awesome idea

    • @sonusmori5172
      @sonusmori5172 6 років тому +22

      That seems interesting, I just started on my sketchbook, I'll be taking this idea for it

    • @littlestars4683
      @littlestars4683 6 років тому +9

      Good ideas!!

    • @skippythpp5480
      @skippythpp5480 6 років тому +9

      Oh ma GAH, that's so genious!

    • @hirokomitsuu
      @hirokomitsuu 6 років тому +16

      So many artists are such Einsteins these days

  • @yueyume9619
    @yueyume9619 6 років тому +1215

    I’ve had a sketchbook since the Christmas before last and I haven’t been able to touch it because the first page is just so intimidating. This gives me a little courage :)

    • @drawingwiffwaffles
      @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +134

      You can do it!

    • @BiteSizedCrafter
      @BiteSizedCrafter 6 років тому +18

      inhalingsunrise try drawing non Pokémon characters as Pokémon.

    • @RegallyAyana
      @RegallyAyana 6 років тому +20

      its not the first page you need to worry about , its the last page.by the time you get to the end youve already forgotten about the first page but that last page lingers

    • @BiteSizedCrafter
      @BiteSizedCrafter 6 років тому +8

      Regally Ayana I never have that issue.. I still haven't finished one sketch book. Still on the sane in since high school..

    • @igarcia3856
      @igarcia3856 6 років тому +1

      Did you already do it?

  • @annarieck5804
    @annarieck5804 5 років тому +556

    The worst is that I'm a perfectionist and when a drawing isn't up to par I rip it out. My sketchbook is balding 😢😭

    • @wow-ri1kx
      @wow-ri1kx 4 роки тому +7

      Me too lol

    • @alizashah1412
      @alizashah1412 4 роки тому +22

      i have a sketchbook from last year that has 10 pages left after i ripped all the other ones 😭

    • @rayinchrist1
      @rayinchrist1 4 роки тому +14

      Aliza Shah awe that sucks, you should keep practicing. Especially keeping the ones you don’t like, because the day you become an amazing artist, you’ll be able to laugh back at your old drawings 😂 💕

    • @wow-ri1kx
      @wow-ri1kx 4 роки тому +2

      @cool _ breeze that is something I would do lol-

    • @rollingirll
      @rollingirll 4 роки тому +7

      i am a perfectionist too sometimes but don’t ever rip them out! so you can look back at them in the future :)

  • @jessiej4393
    @jessiej4393 6 років тому +2691

    *Dusts the first page*
    *wipes the first page*
    *makes sure its super clean*
    *draws stickman*
    I can't be the only one right?

    • @upsidedowncrxwn9265
      @upsidedowncrxwn9265 6 років тому +52

      You are not alone (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

    • @jinbeeee6077
      @jinbeeee6077 5 років тому +20

      lol same

    • @tristalopes1188
      @tristalopes1188 5 років тому +20

      @@upsidedowncrxwn9265 Nope not me i dont draw stickman :)

    • @slayyy5828
      @slayyy5828 5 років тому +20

      Jessie J i do this but like-
      inside of drawing a stickman i just mess the page up-

    • @brooket012
      @brooket012 5 років тому +2

      Jessie J Lol I do that

  • @ashmitanandy
    @ashmitanandy 6 років тому +1201

    "I'm not entirely sure where all the body parts go."
    I shed a tear in solidarity. (T^T)

  • @ro14p8
    @ro14p8 6 років тому +337

    "I paid to much for it. I'm gonna use every last inch of it."
    Hahaha if this ain't me I don't know what is.

  • @Geseekah
    @Geseekah 6 років тому +406

    Ya know, this is funny 'cause, I just started a new sketchbook and drew on the first page (it's not finished yet. It's only a sketch right now). I drew my favorite characters from cartoons and movies, and I said "Welcome to my Sketchbook". I think it was the very first sketchbook tour, that I watched of you, that inspired me to do a welcome page each time. And I've been doing it ever since!
    Love your channel!!!
    ~Pandi

    • @alice-bj3or
      @alice-bj3or 6 років тому +2

      Same

    • @sherrilogan5400
      @sherrilogan5400 6 років тому +1

      Same gal!

    • @dinaalkhoury7838
      @dinaalkhoury7838 6 років тому +1

      Pandi ia what my friend calls herself on her YouTUBE channel

    • @hellothere_24
      @hellothere_24 6 років тому +3

      So how's that sketchbook of yours? full of character sketches? That's what I'm aiming for too when I get mine soon.

  • @dissociatinggrapefruit2154
    @dissociatinggrapefruit2154 5 років тому +144

    I have the shakiest frickin hand I swear. My sketching is always fine, and look moderately ok, but as soon as I do line art, my hand goes 'ooh I have to draw straight lines? Hell no! Wiggle wiggle' I have sort of learned to fix it as best as I can... Anyway, thanks for the tips!

    • @katermelon
      @katermelon 4 роки тому +6

      I get the struggle but my lines aren't not straight lines they just have weird small lines coming out every corner because I do the sketchy motion with lineart and I can't help it.

  • @hanashaker683
    @hanashaker683 5 років тому +250

    I personally like to start off my sketchbook with my name as graffiti.
    It gives it this pop of color and it makes me feel free to sketch on the rest of the pages.

    • @anniecats101
      @anniecats101 5 років тому +9

      Hana Shaker Ooooh, I like that a lot.

    • @bastardratking8212
      @bastardratking8212 4 роки тому +7

      This was surprising really helpful!

    • @ahvhv
      @ahvhv 4 роки тому +4

      Yeet, I'm gonna try it!

    • @eloise4419
      @eloise4419 4 роки тому +2

      yessss

    • @jutrhgfd
      @jutrhgfd 2 роки тому +3

      I really want to do that on my cover!! Thanks for the idea

  • @ellespoonies
    @ellespoonies 6 років тому +424

    i start every sketchbook by doing swatches on the back of the last page to warm up and so the sketchbook feels a little less new and fresh and too precious to ruin. it breaks it in a little. and sometimes i just work backwards through my sketchbooks until i reach a day where i have the PERFECT idea where im super inspired and im ready to tackle that first page.

    • @alexanderclark4761
      @alexanderclark4761 5 років тому +14

      So do I! I just thought i was weird

    • @jinbeeee6077
      @jinbeeee6077 5 років тому +5

      im the opposite i swatch on the first page then draw on the next page and so on.

    • @andreajason8936
      @andreajason8936 5 років тому +2

      Woahhhh that's actually really helpful thanks!

    • @rosphere4332
      @rosphere4332 5 років тому +1

      Imma try doing that thanks a bunch

    • @justinnguyen1215
      @justinnguyen1215 5 років тому +1

      I made u have 91 likes. I ruined perfection mwahahahahhahahahahahhahahahah

  • @raydashietwitwi3955
    @raydashietwitwi3955 6 років тому +899

    I can't tell you HOW MANY first pages I've ripped out MY GOSH

    • @zeidi_3124
      @zeidi_3124 6 років тому +62

      Raydashie Twi Twi I'm always like "hhhhhhuuuxhhxh another page ruined" then I try to comfort myself by saying things like "it's not so bad" but then I still rip it out. Then the cycle repeats

    • @raydashietwitwi3955
      @raydashietwitwi3955 6 років тому +8

      Zeidi _ I feel your pain

    • @raydashietwitwi3955
      @raydashietwitwi3955 6 років тому +33

      Zeidi _ and sometimes I'm so proud of the first page when I'm done with it but when I come back to it a day later I'm like *WHHHHHHHHHY*

    • @ellespoonies
      @ellespoonies 6 років тому +19

      i usually try to cover up my bad pages instead of ripping them out, i usually put sticky notes over the ugly bits or put another paper over it, or even draw right over it with a darker tool. since i sketch in colored pencil I can often push them into the background by sketching over it with an ink pen or even just erasing it all lightly and then sketching in a darker pencil. it's also a good page to paint on with acrylic or gouache, or to paste pictures you want to keep on like a collage or scrapbook!
      (im just really precious with my sketchbooks tho, i always feel bad damaging books of any kind so i would feel bad ripping out my pages even though they're literally perforated lol)

    • @raydashietwitwi3955
      @raydashietwitwi3955 6 років тому +5

      Elle Marie hm maybe I should start doing that instead of violating the poor sketch book XD

  • @anam8851
    @anam8851 6 років тому +232

    I'm getting a new sketchbook tomorrow and just, THANK YOU. OHMYGOD. This is going to help me tremendously. Thank you TvT;

  • @drenchedlettuce9121
    @drenchedlettuce9121 5 років тому +1205

    How to overcome the fear of the first page:
    flip to the 2nd.

    • @ang_qq
      @ang_qq 4 роки тому +35

      Haha I do that I just write my name and phone number you can call if my sketchbook goes missing.

    • @abandonedaccount_901
      @abandonedaccount_901 4 роки тому +37

      @@ang_qq I don't even remember my phone number

    • @1nt3r3st_6
      @1nt3r3st_6 4 роки тому +1

      ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED

    • @Mimi-ek1mo
      @Mimi-ek1mo 4 роки тому +7

      I can't do that then it annoys me

    • @hadeannaeyt9767
      @hadeannaeyt9767 4 роки тому +3

      I just draw some fan art on the first page and save the main sketchbook for my characters. Then I do the same for the last page

  • @eliseheartless4636
    @eliseheartless4636 5 років тому +268

    Me when I draw a whole portrait, that actually looks really good:
    *I‘m a Master at my work, nobody can defeat me...*

    • @dana-mp5ti
      @dana-mp5ti 4 роки тому +10

      Random Dogface, hell yeah! confidence babe!

  • @Piquetures
    @Piquetures 6 років тому +359

    I’ve yet to ever even complete a sketchbook 😭 gotta use these ideas to fill one up

    • @yusefnatt5876
      @yusefnatt5876 6 років тому +31

      my advice? draw everything! you have this idea that u don't think will turn out good? draw it anyways! draw the good, the bad, the ugly, the dirty, whatever! just fill it to the brim with all your ideas, because you'll look back one day and think, "wow i'm really glad i drew that." or you won't! worst case, you learn how NOT to draw something. you don't like how that shoe turned out? turn the page, dedicate the back to learning how to draw a super awesome shoe!! just draw, man. just do it. i believe in you.

    • @princessusagiharmony606
      @princessusagiharmony606 6 років тому +4

      Monthly Art challenges they help fill a sketchbook

    • @mivical
      @mivical 6 років тому +2

      same im not good at keeping up with hobbies because i get burnt out really easily

    • @madisonkendrick2340
      @madisonkendrick2340 6 років тому

      Piquetures by Nomi me too like I have lots of sketchbooks that I have used some and not finished lol

    • @pamimaniac
      @pamimaniac 6 років тому

      I also have that issue of having anxiety over having a perfect sketchbook. I've also yet to ever complete one so it's on the way

  • @bluerazzle3848
    @bluerazzle3848 6 років тому +302

    I actually put more effort into the last page then the first. It is like a way to show off how much you've learned or got better at in each sketchbook. Am I the only one that does this?

    • @ivanabastardo7969
      @ivanabastardo7969 6 років тому +23

      I actually do both sometimes XD like, I’d draw something nice on the first page, and on the last page I’d attempt to redraw it, to see my progress (:

    • @isabelsanta4404
      @isabelsanta4404 6 років тому +4

      No, I do the same thing but I also add in OCs and events that my sketchbook for me through

    • @emeraldm0on-yt
      @emeraldm0on-yt 6 років тому +1

      Iva Bee thats so smart!

    • @sacha5985
      @sacha5985 6 років тому +1

      Haha same, the cover is kinda my first page, but I actually just put flowers on there, only now that I’ve ACTUALLY finished a whole sketchbook, do I see that the last page is almost more important :)

    • @leemartin2722
      @leemartin2722 6 років тому

      Lol i just sketched bnha characters on my most recent one XD

  • @GremlinDoll
    @GremlinDoll 6 років тому +68

    are u spying on me? literally i bought a new sketchbook yesterday and today i was planning to strarted but didnt know... until this video appeared. thank you sweetie

  • @tajeemcmuffin
    @tajeemcmuffin 6 років тому +98

    I am just about to start new sketchbook and i never really drew something like welcoming page or so... i will give it a try this time!

  • @crystalrose5945
    @crystalrose5945 5 років тому +173

    Me: Buys Sketch book*
    Also me: Open the sketch book...
    Also Also me: Think*
    Also Also Also me: Think a little more...
    Also Also Also Also me: Think A LITTLE BIT more...
    Also Also Also Also Also me: After thinking like for an hour* draws a picture
    Also Also Also Also Also Also me: Don't like the drawing...erase it
    Also Also Also Also Also Also Also me: Draw another picture....don't like it erase it
    Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also me: After drawing like 10 pictures realize that the page is dirty....
    Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also me: Rip it... Do the same process with like 18 pages
    Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also Also me: Buy another sketch book....do the same with it and all the others sketch books...
    That's what my life is like I NEVER finish my sketch book

    • @artbylema5058
      @artbylema5058 4 роки тому +5

      you should try to just go for it or do something really random that represents your personality or your likings. Also try drawing something you are comfortable with drawing. then, instead of just giving up you know that you will progress overtime and get better. I'm the same way but I just try not to erase as much so that it doesn't look too dirty. hope this helps!

    • @crystalrose5945
      @crystalrose5945 4 роки тому +3

      @@artbylema5058 thanks so much!

    • @crystalrose5945
      @crystalrose5945 4 роки тому +3

      @Luna Lovegood Oh thank you so much!

    • @cybiedoodle
      @cybiedoodle 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe instead of worrying,tape the page secure in the sketch book so you don't rip it out and just doodle something with ballpoint pen.or coloured pencil for more opacity variety.if you don't like it just flip it over and use the back page.
      edit:I'm really late qwq

    • @kattriella1331
      @kattriella1331 4 роки тому

      Don't ever just erase a picture unless you suddenly realize how to fix it. You can always come back and work on it later. Just flip to next page and keep going. Hold on to those early drawings and when you reach the end of the sketchbook, flip back to that first page and see how much you've learned. I fun way to track your progress is to try redrawing the first drawing in your sketchbook on the last page to see how you've improved.

  • @sdfksdjbfuvygvyisdvcgvucgyvgy
    @sdfksdjbfuvygvyisdvcgvucgyvgy 6 років тому +98

    I WAS LITERALLY TRYING TO PLAN THE FIRST PAGE WHEN I SAW THE NOTIFICATION

  • @aldoink
    @aldoink 6 років тому +92

    "We've got to work within our limitations" - so true.
    I like to skip the first page and inner cover until the end, so I can make something representative of the whole book once it's complete

    • @dream5592
      @dream5592 6 років тому +5

      Aldo Ink what I do is make my first page then when I come to the end I remake the first page or make something to the best of my ability 🙂 I used to draw the inner cover as my first page then when I was completely done with the sketchbook I made the first page the last so you can see them side by side. 🙃 I don’t do that anymore because I got a different kind of sketchbook that doesn’t have a cover but yeah... that’s how I used to and do do it🙃

    • @Lavenderismyfavourite
      @Lavenderismyfavourite 6 років тому

      Dream thats a really cool way to do that!!

    • @user-vu1qj3vi6e
      @user-vu1qj3vi6e 5 років тому

      same 😄

    • @its_.jj._1242
      @its_.jj._1242 5 років тому +1

      Same, and sometimes I skip the second page too. Just in case I mess up on the first page.

  • @eleanorcollins8407
    @eleanorcollins8407 6 років тому +92

    When the ink doesn't flow right, but only you notice...

  • @notneiljosten9487
    @notneiljosten9487 5 років тому +76

    I just skip the first page till I feel inspired so I don't regret my life choices, smh

  • @cloroxbleach8232
    @cloroxbleach8232 5 років тому +100

    7:45
    Realizing that i have the exact same pencil😶😶
    WE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON
    Welp besides drawing

  • @kiraanderson5590
    @kiraanderson5590 6 років тому +70

    I always skip the first page in a new sketchbook. Maybe now I’ll have a little more confidence :))

  • @tiniestworm5612
    @tiniestworm5612 6 років тому +122

    Also, nice nails! Purple ftw!

  • @Micsma
    @Micsma 6 років тому +295

    Gosh golly dagnabit. I'll always appreciate your artwork, Wafflelord.

  • @suwuzy4060
    @suwuzy4060 6 років тому +102

    Ok, like you, need to be, my therapist. You are so inspiring and you really bring out that burning urge to draw in me.Your art is so good, I sure do hope your channel becomes one of the most successful ones, because you really deserve with all your hard work and empathy.
    -Your friendly local garbage can

    • @patch2565
      @patch2565 5 років тому +9

      DrawingWithSushi Garbage cans are useful atleast your not the trash :)

    • @chillylion6858
      @chillylion6858 4 роки тому +2

      Patch dang that some facts

  • @dazaisbakugoswaifu8688
    @dazaisbakugoswaifu8688 5 років тому +24

    I just got a new sketchbook THANK YOU FOR EXISTING ♡♡

  • @tabithawhite7241
    @tabithawhite7241 6 років тому +183

    I am not scared to start a notebook I just draw whatever. This is an awesome video though

    • @iloveseaslugs
      @iloveseaslugs 6 років тому +4

      Tabitha White same

    • @diggbick
      @diggbick 6 років тому +7

      You two are lucky. I sometimes get so scared I can't start a new sketchbook!

    • @tabithawhite7241
      @tabithawhite7241 6 років тому +6

      LittleKittenUA-camr
      All I do is just draw the first thing that comes to mind and I don't know how it is going to go but it is actually fun. The last sketchbook I started I drew a person. Then fire... And set the person on fire

    • @Starsof23
      @Starsof23 6 років тому +1

      Teach me your ways... 😩

    • @tabithawhite7241
      @tabithawhite7241 6 років тому +2

      Ambri Miller
      Its literally just not being scared and doing whatever comes to mind

  • @strawberridraws8937
    @strawberridraws8937 6 років тому +32

    Be sure to tell us how the Sketchbook works, I have been looking for the same things! Very helpful, I almost always just not put anything on that first page... love you waffles

  • @lupevinado3087
    @lupevinado3087 6 років тому +57

    You’re such a sweet beautiful human being 💖

  • @krissijimenez1770
    @krissijimenez1770 5 років тому +83

    Can’t sketch the first page?
    Start on the second page.

  • @isabrookbanks4118
    @isabrookbanks4118 5 років тому +18

    "We have our ups, and we have our downs. Sometimes our page ones are just as messed up as our Monday's, but that doesn't mean our last page and our Fridays aren't going to be great." - Rin June 2018
    Best Inspirational Artist quote EVER!!!!! Love You Rin/Waffles!!!!

  • @ultimasaurusyt5284
    @ultimasaurusyt5284 4 роки тому +15

    Others: Welcome to my Sketch book!
    Me: Welcome to my Sketchbook!
    Proceed if you dare..

    • @mckenzieatkinanderson4312
      @mckenzieatkinanderson4312 4 роки тому +1

      Ooh that gives me a good idea 😂
      Make it really ominous, like a haunted house or something! 😂

  • @temples4ever782
    @temples4ever782 6 років тому +116

    Hey Waffles!!! I'm pretty young and I just got my first ever sketchbook. I'm just terrified that I won't progress and won't get better over time, because I don't always have time to sit down and draw. I'm filled with all sorts of anxiety about what people will think if they catch a glimpse into my inner arty me. I'm not a very outgoing arty gal, but I'm outgoing and love meeting new people, but for some reason I can never get over my phobia of people seeing my art and judging me by it. I'm starting high school in August and that freaks me out even more, because I know that I'll be doodling during classes and that people will look over my shoulder at my drawings. I have so much anxiety about it and I was wondering if you had any tips.
    btw I love your vids and WAFFLES!!! #Waffles4life
    I also haven't found my art style yet and I'm not very good at drawing humans. Any tips for that too? (p.s. sorry if it seems like I'm rambling)

    • @mlv4h
      @mlv4h 6 років тому +23

      Temples4ever wellllllllll try to watch different artists' videos and sort of combine their art styles or something.Btw im only 9 and in fifth grade so my advice doesn't always work.ok thanks for reading

    • @liamparker6689
      @liamparker6689 6 років тому +11

      Just draw whatever and follow tutorials and you will get better

    • @malihazaryab7522
      @malihazaryab7522 5 років тому +15

      Templates4ever
      I have a tip for you , you could watch tutorials by draw so cute or any other artist. No one can make you think that . Besides you can do anything you want
      I'm 9 and my drawing is so bad
      But I still show it to my friends they all laugh and giggle I feel happy for them sometimes I draw something from "draw so cute" and give to my friends they become really happy so do I.The thing is you practice and trying 1 day you will become an artist a famous artist
      Moral : keep trying

    • @pipermarshall4611
      @pipermarshall4611 5 років тому +6

      Watch some art vids! Those always help me!

    • @Emma-wc4yr
      @Emma-wc4yr 5 років тому +12

      By keeping at it a little bit consistently you'll get better :) Look for references, and don't be afraid to try drawing new things even if they don't work out. Practice and keep going and you'll grow and get better at it! As for showing your art to others, it's perfectly fine to not show absolutely everyone your art if you don't want to, but some will really like it and encourage you to keep going, even if it's family, keep going, and keep drawing. The world needs more artists, even if it doesn't know it.
      Don't give up, you've got this!!!

  • @arzumazel2105
    @arzumazel2105 5 років тому +13

    *Got a new sketchbook to draw*
    *opens the first page*
    *OH GOD IM NOT READY*

  • @---jr4pc
    @---jr4pc 5 років тому +34

    17$!?!!?!?!?!?
    I GOT MY SKETCH BOOK FROM DOLLAR TREE

  • @OnezumiDaisuke
    @OnezumiDaisuke 5 років тому +12

    I don't think I've ever finished a sketchbook. I just have several active ones all at the same time.
    They wind up getting linked to my moods, so I reach for different books depending on how I feel.
    One of my favorites is an old algebra book that I like to use sharpies in. No first page anxiety if it's already printed on.

  • @tea8752
    @tea8752 6 років тому +47

    Yes thank you! I actually got a brand new sketch book the other day and I've been terrified to start it!

    • @drawingwiffwaffles
      @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +2

      You can do it!!!

    • @pxelaeb7635
      @pxelaeb7635 6 років тому +4

      if i got a new sketchbook i skip the first page so no pressure😂😂😂. then if i have an idea i draw it in the first page

    • @animegirl510
      @animegirl510 6 років тому +4

      PXEL Aeb I DO THE EXACT SAME THING!!

    • @hi-bk6sy
      @hi-bk6sy 6 років тому +1

      Ikr! Starting a new sketchbook is so nerve racking lmao

  • @ellefoxart4128
    @ellefoxart4128 6 років тому +60

    I can tell this is a video I'll end up watching A LOT!!!!!!

    • @drawingwiffwaffles
      @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +3

      I watched it 8 times, editing and all, so seems fair. Hahaha

  • @oak_corvum
    @oak_corvum 4 роки тому +15

    Screw it, I’m just drawing Alyssa and James from end of the f ing world.

  • @w33p1ng_w1llw
    @w33p1ng_w1llw 4 роки тому +6

    When your mom bought you a super high quality sketchbook when you were 6 and now only gives you printer paper: 👁💧👄💧👁

  • @yakelinbasulto4180
    @yakelinbasulto4180 5 років тому +31

    "Diamond in the rough"
    Me: *Starts singing Hamilton My Shot* Shiny peace of coal......Yeah any hamilsquad members out there cause i dont wanna be embaressed......BTW Love your art Waffles ^¬^

    • @lae1807
      @lae1807 4 роки тому

      LIETERALLY ME

    • @charlesdolling5403
      @charlesdolling5403 4 роки тому

      -My power of speech unimpeachable

    • @artbyelixx
      @artbyelixx 3 роки тому

      only 19 but my mind is older~

    • @luv4848
      @luv4848 3 роки тому

      ~These new York City streets get colder~

    • @aleyee385
      @aleyee385 3 роки тому

      @@luv4848 i shoulder

  • @mitsubakinnie6101
    @mitsubakinnie6101 6 років тому +24

    Just got a six hundred page sketchbook and was so scared to make the first page!

    • @shelbydecker8447
      @shelbydecker8447 6 років тому +4

      Mia Sears Lucky!! I just got a 30 page Canson XL watercolor sketchpad. I want that giant one from Amazon so bad but it's $40

    • @drawingwiffwaffles
      @drawingwiffwaffles  6 років тому +9

      Holy cow, that's a huge sketchbook

    • @mitsubakinnie6101
      @mitsubakinnie6101 6 років тому +1

      DrawingWiffWaffles It’s CRAZY huge

    • @d.keerthana1046
      @d.keerthana1046 6 років тому +3

      Mia Sears holy moly 600?!??!!!

    • @babykata4154
      @babykata4154 5 років тому +1

      That's HUGE for a sketchbook. Me, personally, I've read bigger books, but HOLY COW that's going to be impossible to fill.

  • @xghostee
    @xghostee 3 роки тому +4

    its so weird hearing her talk about how shes trying the illo book for the first time when its her main brand she uses for sketchbooks now

  • @cookiemuncher30000
    @cookiemuncher30000 5 років тому +14

    *“IM A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, A SHINY PEICE OF COAL”* idk I’m a Hamilton fan I had to

  • @managodess
    @managodess 6 років тому +31

    This is such a nice video!
    I've actually never managed to fill a sketchbook so far in 11 years of focusing on art (lots of loose sheets or starting sketchbooks and getting new ones), but I'm 14 pages away from filling my first one and plan on getting a mixed media one after that and making it a proper one c: This'll really help me make it just what I want it to be

    • @myro5815
      @myro5815 4 роки тому

      :)

    • @inker_monkey
      @inker_monkey Рік тому

      @@myro5815 :) every 2 years, someone should add a smiley face here!

  • @bfrancis1205
    @bfrancis1205 4 роки тому +7

    Dear Drawing Wiff Waffles, you are officially my idle

  • @lilymilner7995
    @lilymilner7995 6 років тому +24

    OMG my mom just got me my first sketch book and I am scared of adding sketches in it so I am happy that you uploaded a new video

  • @fionathefeline2022
    @fionathefeline2022 6 років тому +13

    I love how the background of your page one blends into that yellow first page almost perfectly! :)
    Great ideas for a first page, I like the welcome message idea!

  • @alexb.230
    @alexb.230 6 років тому +9

    I don't really know why, but I feel like laughing soo much about what is on my mind, tought its more likely a thing to cry on.😂😅 As for me, it's not about the fear of the first page of a sketchbook (let that aside, I have a fear of blank pages bigger than A5😅), mine can't even be called a sketchbook! A sketchbook is called a sketchbook for obvious reasons.😑 You have to sketch in it, doodle, draw, paint, try out new things, develop. It's not 'art' what you have to make in it, it's 'sketching', having fun! Making 'art' is about preciseness, perfectionism, and that 'everything has to be on point' sindrome!😐 Sketching is fun and all.😃 If it would be about 'art', it would been called artbook instead of sketchbook. But then, as I said, can't even be called sketchbook! I'm just rarely working in it, and when I do, I spent couples of hours or even days on one piece.😕😧 It's never good enough, never perfect enough! I know, I know, now you say "Just chill, don't be that uptight! Work with timelimit or stuff like that. Try to draw different poses, clothing, places and all. Try to learn new things and develop your style!" Hah, nice to say, and I already know all these. But how should I, when I don't even have an own style? If you look at those idk, maybe 4-5 drawings in my sketchbook, you would say that it's all made by different people. Not just that they don't have a unique style, they have nothing in common!😂 My type of drawing is that 'copy-art' one, when I see something and I get inspirated like drawing the whole thing down as much as possibly similar. Now that I think about it, I can't even draw. What I do is not called drawing but highkey perfectionism. Nothing else. And people still praise me that I'm such an amazing artist! 😧 If I have no reference or just nothing else, there is literaly no way for me to draw for example a proper body. (Again, lets leave it aside that I can't really even with reference) Sketching and 'arting' are two very different things, but, ya know, theycan be each other. But not like I sit down and try to make art by sketching, no. More like that a sketch is art in itself. Because it reflects ourselves, our style, attitude, personality, talent and all. Jeeez, this is soo messy! Idk what to do, I'm totaly hopeless..
    Ps. Sorry for all this whinny, long spetch, but I had to let it out.

  • @sprimki
    @sprimki 6 років тому +26

    I just got a new sketchbook yesterday. Weird coincidence?

  • @Jackie_Tracks
    @Jackie_Tracks 5 років тому +13

    My fave tip is "if the first page freaks you out dont start on the first page" sometimes jumping to a random point in the middle eases that fear and once you're more comfortable then you can use page one

  • @diamondandcristal7661
    @diamondandcristal7661 5 років тому +10

    What I like to do in my first page is to draw my OC on half the page and when I finish my sketch book I draw it again on the other side of the first page and that way I can see how I improved during that time face to face

  • @leviewer7745
    @leviewer7745 4 роки тому +11

    Waffle: I don’t wanna draw on the yellow paper
    Also waffle: makes her page yellow

  • @artofjessirenee2617
    @artofjessirenee2617 6 років тому +9

    "We've gotta work within our limitations. It's what makes us artists." That line really stood out to me, wow! Love it! This video is fantastic and super helpful!

  • @heatherwillis1990
    @heatherwillis1990 6 років тому +7

    I almost never use my first page. I leave it blank. Forever. I have serious first page anxiety. i'm also a page jumper. I like things to feel really random in my sketchbook. Putting the same kind of drawings back to back feels boring to me. I also tape in a lot of outside work that I do on scratch papers or stray watercolor papers, and I tend to tape those into the pages I don't like so much, bc im a firm believer of never ripping out pages form my sketchbooks. they arnt taped in so much that you can't see what I originally put on the page, but I do like that if someone flips to that page they see something I really like first, then when they lift up, they see my garbage lol.

  • @michmend1771
    @michmend1771 6 років тому +9

    Thank you waffles! First pages are really stressful for me becasue I'm afraid that once people see it then the will judge me based on that page. So thank you soooooooooo much for helping me and I hope you have a fantastic day!

  • @mythicSkunkvods
    @mythicSkunkvods 6 років тому +15

    I love this video and helped me with this phobia but i have a question...HOW DO U SKETCH LIGHT?! I cant every time i try i fail so hard so plz help meeeee

    • @evepoff1286
      @evepoff1286 5 років тому

      brandikat ikr

    • @g4uzy
      @g4uzy 4 роки тому +1

      a tip is holding the pencil farther from the bottom/ where you draw and closer to the top

    • @unaestrella1876
      @unaestrella1876 4 роки тому

      Just don't press hard. Skim it across the paper lightly. You need to practice haha

  • @minerva4711
    @minerva4711 6 років тому +5

    i really like drawing one of my ocs on the first page of my sketchbooks, that way i can draw something im used to and so i can see how much better they look when i redraw them with an entire sketchbook's worth of progress behind me

  • @ziggs_art854
    @ziggs_art854 5 років тому +23

    Who started singing Hamilton when she said diamond in the rough lol

    • @user-zv6sz2kp8u
      @user-zv6sz2kp8u 4 роки тому +1

      A shiny piece of coal...

    • @lunap2033
      @lunap2033 4 роки тому +1

      Autumn Emigh only 19 but my mind is older

    • @anvakathazit1102
      @anvakathazit1102 4 роки тому +1

      These New York streets gettin colder I shoulder every burden every disadvantage ive learned to manage I dont have a gun to brandish I walk these streets famished!

  • @typing...1374
    @typing...1374 6 років тому +67

    Can you do a face reveal?

  • @bones_pencils_illustration
    @bones_pencils_illustration 6 років тому +10

    Amazing thx for the tips 😙😚 love you

  • @tobi4046
    @tobi4046 Рік тому +3

    I love her and it’s so comforting watching her 5 years ago

  • @LolLol-hi9kd
    @LolLol-hi9kd 4 роки тому +6

    Every artist like me always misses the first page WE ELITE

  • @beckydevinney2773
    @beckydevinney2773 5 років тому +8

    Mom buys me a new Sketch book,draws something,tears it out,starts over and does it again .I buy a new sketch book,waits hours then draws something I love.

  • @Anna-zu6kc
    @Anna-zu6kc 5 років тому +8

    i just finished the first page of my first ever sketchbook (an illo as well) and i am SO excited
    i’ve been drawing for a while but i’ve been too stupid to think abt getting a sketchbook but now i have one and i’m literally in love

    • @w0rmgirl
      @w0rmgirl 2 роки тому

      Same except it's my 4th sketchbook 💀

  • @masksenpai5889
    @masksenpai5889 6 років тому +6

    I got a new sketchbook two weeks a go and I really love my first page I took my best drawings form the first one and made a collage. That really worked for me. So maybe filling it in a way you like with stickers or something else. Might work for others too it looks interesting and it gets me motivated to draw.

  • @cuandotumedasunagalleta7169
    @cuandotumedasunagalleta7169 6 років тому +16

    Hello! I hope you’re doing well!

  • @astros_here
    @astros_here 6 років тому +14

    I finsh and start sketchbooks soo often i have no anxiety anymore but thats just personally. I just sketch whatever i want to then add the start date and end data (usually i finsh my skechbooks in 10 days) also good video!! Keep up the good work also this is the earliest ill ever been!!

  • @bubblerose292
    @bubblerose292 3 роки тому +3

    I'm scared to even take off the front wrapping bc I might unintentionally ruin the whole book in some way lol but this video helps whenever I'm about to start a sketchbook

  • @ArtsyMeg
    @ArtsyMeg 6 років тому +6

    Wow I’m early that’s rare! Excited to watch the video

  • @meryemsvlog3900
    @meryemsvlog3900 3 роки тому +4

    Whenever I make a mistake in my books I HAVE TO RIP IT OUT

  • @vanillasadboi
    @vanillasadboi 6 років тому +8

    What I like doing is finishing the first page last

  • @swaggyyoutuber2963
    @swaggyyoutuber2963 4 роки тому +2

    Lmao I treat the first page like the rest of the book. Its so messed up xD

  • @masonrambarakh7180
    @masonrambarakh7180 6 років тому +20

    Hello #wafflesquad
    Edit: just realized PURPLE NAILS

    • @imsad1134
      @imsad1134 6 років тому

      Purple-chan is best girl!

  • @iyfll
    @iyfll 3 роки тому +3

    I just bought a 25 dollar sketchbook, I’m freaking crying I can’t figure out what to PUT ON THE FIRST PAGEEEE

  • @rosemary3928
    @rosemary3928 6 років тому +11

    Your laugh is sooooooo cute

  • @anushka4426
    @anushka4426 5 років тому +2

    I usually skip the first page and use the second cause I have no ideas of what to draw 😂

  • @lamantonyshyn1019
    @lamantonyshyn1019 2 роки тому +3

    For me it's more of the first drawing not just the first page🤷‍♂️😭