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December 4, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: Don’t Forget Drop Shadow
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool reminds you about drop shadows. Does it ever seem like your drawings are floating in space? You’ve added shading to your object, but it still doesn’t feel like it’s part of the scene. Don’t forget the drop shadow! Adding the drop shadow can give your objects context. …
Read more »November 28, 2018
A Drawing A Day December 2018 Drawing Word Prompt List
Here are your December prompts for A Drawing A Day! How has the year been? Have you drawn EVERY day? Have you had a few months of great practice, and a few months of not keeping it up? Regardless of how it’s been so far, let’s resolve (a whole month early!) to finish strong! Be sure to share your daily drawings on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and …
Read more »November 27, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: Urban Sketching - A Secret Tool
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool shares a tip she learned from Liz Steel. We love tricks that make sketching on-location easier, more practical, and more fun! Share your drawings created with this tip on social media using the hashtag #DTTInAction
Read more »November 20, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: One Color, Many Shades
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool uses one single color and plays with its many different shades to paint a painting. This can be fun to try when you’re drawing on location and only have a few supplies. All you need is a pen with waterproof ink, a brush (or water brush!) and at least one color of …
Read more »November 13, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: How To: Create An Art Habit
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool breaks down a scene into manageable peaces in frames! Do you ever have periods of time where you just aren’t making art? Your supplies go untouched, you don’t feel inspired, and you aren’t creating? This week, Koosje gives some advice and encouragement to create an art …
Read more »November 12, 2018
Inspiration: Danny reflects on Sketchkon
I am just back from a week in sunny California (followed by a few days on the couch to recover from the fun!). We were in Pasadena, CA, the site of the first-ever SketchKon. Our unconventional convention drew over 400 people from around the world who came together to share our art — in real life (IRL). The event kicked off on November 1st with …
Read more »November 12, 2018
Calendar: November 2018 Calendar
Here’s what’s coming up! November 14 at 8:00pm EST Dr. Sketchy’s Columbia presents Drinks, Dames, and Drawing! At the Aristocrat, 1001 Washington St, Columbia, SC. November 15 at 7:30pm PST Dr. Sketchy LA presents Neverland Live Figure Drawing at Studio Stage 520, in Los Angeles, CA. November 16-18 Rendezvous du Carnet De Voyage in Clermont- …
Read more »November 12, 2018
Interview: Prashant Miranda reflects on settling down in nature
JJ Gregory talked with Prashant in Pasadena, CA on the final day of SketchKon. After years of being a travelling artist, Prash is set to settle down in the Pacific Northwest. They began by talking about the community experience of SketchKon…. Q:You have so many friends and you’ve built communities in a lot of different places. What’s that like? …
Read more »November 6, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: Framing your story
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool breaks down a scene into manageable peaces in frames! Here’s a fun idea for a page in your sketchbook. Instead of focusing on capturing one big scene, try creating frames on your page and filling each frame with smaller details of the things you see around you. See how …
Read more »October 30, 2018
Draw Tip Tuesday: Test your tools
In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool helps you tackle the blank page. Fear of the blank page is a known issue for many. Here’s a fun and simple way to start a sketchbook and tackle the blank page. It’s also a great way to get to know your art tools. Share your drawings created with this tip on social media …
Read more »October 30, 2018
Inspiration: Jill Weber’s Garden Sketchbook
What are you passionate about? Do you have a passion that goes beyond sketchbooks? In this video, Jill Weber shows her passion for both sketching and gardening by making a beautiful themed sketchbook to showcase her lovely backyard project. Jill’s sketchbook uses repurposed paper, fold-out sections, and collage-like layers. The care she puts into …
Read more »October 27, 2018
Inspiration: Lapin’s Dinner Party
Want to sketch a crowd but still not sure about sketching in public? Host a dinner party with your artist friends and use it as an opportunity to enjoy good wine, good food, and sketch! In this video, Lapin does just that at his dinner party. Check out the sketches he creates while surrounded by friends.
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