how to keep a sketchbook (and not feel lost) 5 simple sketchbook tips!

i'm such a mess that i would end up doing 5 different things in a sketchbook lmao, i feel like i really should just try and find a goal and focus after watching this video!! im prob gonna do practice (the usual fundamentals and style studies) and some chars for a dumb story i wanna do

my sketchbooks are so bad ;000 lmao. Keep on going!

Me, an artist of 8 years, currently working on my 18th sketchbook, seeing the title and thumbnail: interesting, click.

I LOVE writing in my sketchbooks!!! Ive become so much happier with art when i started treating it more like a journal and getting messy with it! Honestly ive never liked making finished pieces... i only sketch and allowing myself that makes it feel so much better

I love the chuckle sammie shirt!! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

1. Have a goal-pick 2 or 3 to have motivation
2. Write in it - notes, selfcritique, figuring out ideas, for design
3. Experiment with new supplies
5. Make observstional drawing

Im just 😚

well my goals are if i draw everyday i can progress more, im trying to improve certain things like drawing bodies, animals, poses without using references or not being fully dependent on them, and doing more gestural drawings which kinda ties into the reference thing

When I saw the thumbnail with the Montgomery gator sticker, I clicked

I really enjoyed your video, very helpful. And your sketch book is amazing

I like your advice very nice and effective video I wish you success in this job Greetings from Türkiye ❤

My mistake is tha i use like 2 or 3 sketchbook's at the same time. And sometimes i feel lost because i don't know where to draw, you know? Love your tips, your channel, your drawing's! You're really sweet. <33 Hope the best for you.

I wouls lovee love lovee if you could make a video on tips and tutorial on how u deaw ur figure drawings or ur anatomy for your character!! Im amazed by ur talent and i wish u could share some tips and trixks on how to improve on figure drawings and anatomy!!

Greattt.

From where u bought those stickers for cover

is that jerma?

❤thank you
excited for part 2

I loved all the peeks into your sketchbooks and your voice is so soothing and inspiring in a gentle way..

😍😍😍

See my problem is that I keep messing up my drawings and I always waste pages by not being able to erase them😭😭 my sketchbook is just filled with unfinished pencil sketches

Just writing out the tips for personal reference!

1. Have a goal/multiple goals
2. Write notes
3. Try/test new supplies
4. Do a challenge (as long as it Align with your goals)
5. Draw from your life

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What I enjoy most about your channel is your natural and honest nature. It's always fun to watch, and of course, I like that you also share many of your sketchbook pages and not "only" final drawings or challenges like others.
Greetings from Berlin

Unrelated but I love the jerma pic on your wall

Your sketchbooks are always so authentic and natural I love it

loving the chuckle sandwhich shirt!

Hey Shay, my name is Shay😂

Omg.. Idk why I've never thought of writing things down on my sketchbook because it really does seem so helpful! I'll be using your tips from now on, thank you very much 😭🤍✨

Your drawings are just…so good!!!!! It’s crazy how every page of your sketchbook is a piece of art, I love your style SO MUCH. Thank you for all these videos, they help so much!! you are my favorite artist❤

You're inspire me a lot. Love your videos ♡

Im in love with u 😢❤

u and ur art damn cute

am i a beginner, no. am i still gonna use these bc of my severe arts block yes. thank you sm

I have been watching your videos for awhile actually and love how the drawings are and I just love it 😊

So inspiring! I just discovered your channel and your art and it's made me feel really inspired in a lot of different ways. Funny enough, I'm trying to push through and finish my second sketchbook right now, so this video was just the type of peep talk I needed, haha! Thank you for sharing! =)

do you use fixative sprays on your pages? im really interested in getting the sketchbook you use, especially if you dont use any sprays because i use pencil only and my god, the smudging is infuriating at times. i dislike having to skip pages just so two pieces dont get ruined at the same time

IS THERE A PICTURE OF JERMA ON YOUR WALL

This is a really helpful video,, we appreciate it! I think what my problem is (personal observation) is not being comfortable or satisfied with how “aesthetically pleasing” a drawing or spread looks. Like how some artists will decorate their pages and such. That’s where I find keeping and continuing a sketchbook,, very difficult.

Yes!! I needed to hear these tips! Thank you!

Already I’ve had so much fun with my new sketchbook because of you, I did the pausing a movie and doodling the composition exercise with pens which I hardly ever use and found I enjoyed the movie even more because of it!

Omg are you wearing Chuckle Sandwich merch?
Also good video I love using my sketchbook as a kind of diary it's just nice being able to look through them and remember everything😊

Thank you so much for the tips lately I’ve had a huge art block and I can’t get rid of it could you maybe do some tips to over come art block

ur sketchbooks gen inspire me sm this is an amazing video thank you :]

Currently trying to make a sketchbook habit so I can make one that I could send off for applications. Thank you so much this helps Aton!

You make it look easier to fill a page with complete imagination. THANK YOU , you gave more inspiration to your supporters, gonna head straight to the book rn!

i love you so much shay!!

thanks for the tips! love your work!