Sketchbooks, Sketching, and Creative Journals
Take a look inside pages from sketchbooks, get tips on sketching, and more.
Best Painting Sketchbooks
Different sizes and formats of sketchbook work best for different settings. Here's my selection of recommended sketchbooks for painting.
Different sizes and formats of sketchbook work best for different settings. Here's my selection of recommended sketchbooks for painting.
How to Sketch: Is There a Right and a Wrong Way to Sketch?
When you're sketching a scene, is there a right way to be going about it and a wrong way, or is it a matter of finding a way that works for you?
When you're sketching a scene, is there a right way to be going about it and a wrong way, or is it a matter of finding a way that works for you?
What is a Thumbnail Sketch?
An explanation of what is meant by a thumbnail sketch.
An explanation of what is meant by a thumbnail sketch.
Pages from a Venice Sketchbook
Take a look at this selection of sketches from my sketchbook following a trip to Venice, Italy. Venice is beautiful city, full of opportunities for sketching.
Take a look at this selection of sketches from my sketchbook following a trip to Venice, Italy. Venice is beautiful city, full of opportunities for sketching.
Pages From My Sketchbook
Why am I showing these pages from my sketchbook here? Because a sketchbook is something that causes great stress to many people, that they're "doing it right", though there is no such thing, just what's right for you.
Why am I showing these pages from my sketchbook here? Because a sketchbook is something that causes great stress to many people, that they're "doing it right", though there is no such thing, just what's right for you.
Sketchbook Safari with Wildlife Artist Katie Lee
Join me on a sketchbook safari in the Okavango Delta, a unique wilderness area in Botswana in Southern Africa, led by the wildlife artist Katie Lee.
Join me on a sketchbook safari in the Okavango Delta, a unique wilderness area in Botswana in Southern Africa, led by the wildlife artist Katie Lee.
How To Create Time for Sketching and Painting
With all the demands that life makes, the time available for painting and sketching can get less and less. These ideas should help you find a little time daily.
With all the demands that life makes, the time available for painting and sketching can get less and less. These ideas should help you find a little time daily.
Sketchbook Pages: French Cats
These French Cat sketches are from a sketchbook of JAMWrite, who explains where the idea originated from.
These French Cat sketches are from a sketchbook of JAMWrite, who explains where the idea originated from.
Ideas for Getting You Sketching
Can't think of what to sketch? Here are some ideas for getting you sketching from About.com's Drawing/Sketching Guide.
Can't think of what to sketch? Here are some ideas for getting you sketching from About.com's Drawing/Sketching Guide.
Recommended Sketchbooks
Looking for a good sketchbook? Here's a list of recommendations from About.com's Drawing/Sketching Guide.
Looking for a good sketchbook? Here's a list of recommendations from About.com's Drawing/Sketching Guide.
Sketchbooks in the Archives of American Art
Take a look at this collection of sketchbooks from the Archives of American Art for a glimpse into various artists' thinking.
Take a look at this collection of sketchbooks from the Archives of American Art for a glimpse into various artists' thinking.
Under Cover: Artist's Sketchbooks at Harvard University Art Museums
Browse through this collection of sketchbooks from notable artists such as Edward Burne-Jones and John Singer Sargent.
Browse through this collection of sketchbooks from notable artists such as Edward Burne-Jones and John Singer Sargent.
How to Make Your Own Pocket Sketchbook
If you've the time and patience, you can make your own pocket sketchbooks. The advantage is that you can put in exactly the kind of paper you like using. These instructions are illustrated with step-by-step photos.
If you've the time and patience, you can make your own pocket sketchbooks. The advantage is that you can put in exactly the kind of paper you like using. These instructions are illustrated with step-by-step photos.
Sketchbooks of Edvard Munch
Browse through some sketchbooks of the artist Edvard Munch (best known for his painting "The Scream") which are now in the Munch Museum in Oslo.
Browse through some sketchbooks of the artist Edvard Munch (best known for his painting "The Scream") which are now in the Munch Museum in Oslo.