'Not Good Enough' to Art Journal · Perfectionism and Art Journalling When You Can't Draw

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We've all agonised over trying to put together the perfect spread in our sketchbooks and journals. Today I wanted to talk about how I quickly come up with ideas and how I approach pages with a much more relaxed and enjoyable outlook.
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@hollyexley 6 лет назад

Minnie you are so darn articulate. I've been dealing with a lot of frustration around perfectionism lately, this video was perfectly timed. Thank you.

@yzawhite2750 6 лет назад

I have a friend that likes to draw the most random situations in our classroom. One time, I got a peak of her art journal and it's filled to the brim of just loose sketches of students and teachers and I found it really cute.

@universalassistant1461 5 лет назад

YZA hi there. Tell me you have kept those sketches. Update plz

@rebeccapage4411 6 лет назад

I like to trace around a bank card lightly in pencil several times across the page--some vertical, some horizontal, a little overlap is fine, vary the white space. I fill in these minis throughout the day, popping the frame when necessary, writing little notes around the frame. At the end of the day or later in the week, use color and graphics to tie the page together. So much less daunting!

@cassielee1114 6 лет назад

Great idea!

@bossfangirl6843 4 года назад

That's a really good idea!

@cazkiwinz4300 Год назад

Awesome idea!

@Piquetures 6 лет назад

I believe the topics you covered in this video applies to everything in life. It's something I've been trying to learn -- to let go and enjoy the process. 🌸😊

@DreamUpArt 6 лет назад

I wrote this whole thing about feeling intimidated with drawing/painting/sketching, and ended up deleting it because I basically just talked myself into giving it a try. What's the worst thing that could happen? It could look terrible, and I'll have one less terrible drawing to get out of the way on my road to improvement. Thank you for the video, Minnie! You really have inspired me to just go for it!

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

Ah that's fantastic, well done!

@yvonnebouwhuis9419 6 лет назад

i have kept a diary where I have drawn something from my day overnight before bed for almost 2 years, its amazing to look back on and the thinking about what i am going to draw in the night really helps me look at things differently. sometimes I like the drawings i make sometimes i don't but I always love looking back through the books and seeing what caught my eye that day.

@llamabean529 6 лет назад

I collage because I've never spent enough time practicing my drawing. If I can find other images to compose my own vision out if then that's fine with me. Over thinking will kill all creativity.

@gisisodia 6 лет назад

Would you consider to make an art podcast? Your voice and words are inspiring and relaxing :3

@bastet469 6 лет назад

Reminded me of how I used to lay across the bed with my Mom and watch TV when Dad was on business trips. I miss her every day. RIP Mom.

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

All my love 💕

@MURARI-xu8jj 6 лет назад

I used to spend a lot of time trying to create perfect elaborate pieces in my journal.. but I found it too stressful and wound up abandoning a lot of them mid way.. so I take a more relaxed approach now.. I doodle a lot, make henna and mandala designs, and just explore my tools and medium.. not putting pressure on myself has helped a lot and that's thanks to your videos :-D

@meghajain4715 6 лет назад

Your voice is sooo sooothing! I am a photographer and I struggle with holding myself back because I am extremely critical with my work, edit style and keeping my mess in room in check. Your videos make me relax

@Nkanyiso_K 6 лет назад

*I love that Good enough hoodie* Nathan Zed really did something special

@marcusshaner7066 6 лет назад

Everything you post is magical.

@lojaned 6 лет назад

The Others is one of my favorite movies too! Such a twist. And thank you for your encouragement and drawing ideas, i definitely struggle with over thinking and end up just not drawing in self defeat. So thank you!

@ayemdismantld 6 лет назад

You have such talent. Your voice is highly addictive to listen too. Very calming. Calm is confident! hugs from Norfolk

@morganpony2 6 лет назад

I paint pictures of my day, I try to do a picture a day, but I don't have time to paint them all everyday. Instead I write a quick entry and write down what I will paint to remind me of the day, usually this is a picture from out and about. I don't worry too much if the picture doesn't come from the exact day or time or place. Sometimes I use older pictures for example. It can be hard to get something unique every day so I take lots of pictures on special days and then use these pictures when I have a boring day of just work. I tried thinking outside the box, but I prefer the feeling of having a complete journal and paintings just from photos. I've found that way it all feels connected. But that's just me. Thanks for this video. I'm in a low mood patch and painting is really hard. I've worked hard on the journal so far and I'm scared that I'll ruin it more than I care to admit, so actually cracking the paints is proving difficult.

@frankiepsd5722 6 лет назад

you calm me down everytime :3 i would love to see more of your portraits you draw in your style! i love them

@Life_of_TUSH 6 лет назад

How about tips on drawing people!? Tips to draw them fast on the go during urban sketching in your art journal. Thank you for this video!

@sharknassty 6 лет назад

Can I say how much I just love you videos! Any and every time!!! Yes! Your voice is so soothing and clear, crisp in a way. Lovely. Content ALWAYS inspires me nearly every time I stop what I’m doing and start creating. Your videos never fail me. Even when there’s no “art” or “tutorial” I’m so appreciative of the plethora of feel good, picture perfect bliss you provide us with. Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU 💜💜💜

@ohitspaula1464 6 лет назад

Your voice is so aesthetically calming as well as your sketches and I’m living for it

@eixor 3 года назад

Oh my gosh!! The Others is fantastic!!! And definitely my favorite ghost movie.

@annatdrv 6 лет назад

I really enjoy your videos, Minnie! I did art for years and years until I discovered this whole community on youtube, and even though now I've stopped, your content is truly something I still look forward to and get inspired by! Not only is your voice very calming and soothing, and your art brilliant and beautiful, but the things you say, the lessons you teach us - precious. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@AllIsWellaus 4 года назад

I enjoying this, immensely. I lack confidence. I had a blossoming art career going and two years ago I had a couple of significant knock backs. I carried so much guilt about it as a lovely couple built a wonderful website for me and I've done nothing with it. So this alone won't suddenly make me burst back into it but its start. That I seemed you out and found this and your art collectively.

@tigertan5 6 лет назад

You’re so inspiring it’s not even funny. Thank you for everything you do

@justtubingby8342 6 лет назад

You're one of the most genuine human beings I've come across on RU-vid.

@khr97yuni 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video it’s a short one but really informative & motivating! I like to journal about how I’m feeling or just coming up with something after listening to a song. Just random pieces that are made from things I’ve experienced. Journaling in my current sketchbook has been a collection of memories in an important year of my life. And I can’t wait to look back on it & remember what I’ve been through. Thanks for the video again! Throughly enjoyed it☺️

@sayurikitamura7109 6 лет назад

Thanks for talking about this topic!

@TraMychael 6 лет назад

I love all of your videos Minnie! Thank you for sharing!! Love and Light! 💜

@Kira-1418 6 лет назад

Watching your videos are relaxin, motivating and inspiring!

@universalassistant1461 5 лет назад

Hi Minnie love that film too. And I just have a love of old buildings. Lovely voice excellent tips n video Thankyou. You are a beacon of Hope to Millions. God Bless You. Love and Light from England

@EllaArtsy77 6 лет назад

Lovely video as always, Minnie. You are such a huge inspiration. I always get so excited when I see a new video of yours! ❤️☺️

@oakanna.designs 6 лет назад

This gives me a lot of hope!

@peeperdoodle 3 года назад

Thank you for the inspiration! Enjoyed your video very much!

@KatieJobling 6 лет назад

Perfectly timed video 😍 and your pencil/pen marks always amaze me!

@muhammadimran3152 3 года назад

Katie when r u uploading any new arts stuff...I always watch your channel..You're a great n professional artist.. Love u

@annasebesta2945 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video! I've had a weird idea in my head from when I was a kid that writing/journalling and art needed to be separate. I've always written and always made art, but it's only recently (in my 30s ) that I'm beginning to discover ways to combine the two. I think this summer I will start my own art journal. It is intimidating because I am the epitome of a perfectionist... but I really want to give it a try. Thank you again!

@angelinayu9928 6 лет назад

Love you Minnie! You are one of my biggest inspirations and I love your style 💓

@El-jf8fz 6 лет назад

Minnie, I saw this and clicked because I’m trying to figure out the style I want when I illustrate my children’s book, and your building and the trees in the background gave me a better idea of what I think I’ll do. Thank you! 😁

@daniprivado8496 6 лет назад

Beautiful and really glad this one is less than 15' long which is the time I can afford to watch a youtube video, I've been missing out most of your recent uploads bc they were too long for the time I have to just chill in here

@curiousorigins 6 лет назад

Man, I loved the Others. It was the movie that made me fall in love with the horror genre. It is just the perfect example of a ghost movie. And it's so gorgeous throughout. Awesome piece, that turned out real nice. Your ability to capture buildings is amazing.

@rosieedwards8886 6 лет назад

I love the minimal style of the landscape I always find it tricky capturing the look of trees in my art. Good job☺️

@MrQuaazga 5 лет назад

Hi Minnie! I'm into art journaling and I love it. I enjoy watching your videos.

@mallbratgirl_3005 6 лет назад

You really inspire me by showing how easy it is to just start drawing!

@areeanachy9137 6 лет назад

Woah holy cow I'm early... But who here thinks she is really amazing.. 😊😊

@ivoryhuyhart4396 6 лет назад

Areeana Chy i know right. I love her accent

@AnimationMay 6 лет назад

@michelleshean5116 6 лет назад

The current sketchbook I have has been definitely the most free and loose and it's been amazing. I never knew I could get so attached to an inanimate object, and the only way I can describe my mindset going into it is to just go in with the intention of thought vomit

@TocTocTrax 3 года назад

Your footage is so creative and looks really beautiful! Love this channel!

@tombuck 6 лет назад

I love it. You motivated me to sketch more, but I’ve never journaled with art, and I’d really like to give it a try.

@DanyMonteArt 6 лет назад

I just love your work!

@taniafigueroa9778 6 лет назад

I've learn sooooo much with you! Thanks for sharing so much. I've struggled with the thought that what I'm drawing/painting is not good enough. I'm struggling so much with that thought that I'm thinking about going back to art school. Can't wait for the next video!! :)

@AnimationMay 6 лет назад

This has 100% inspired me to re-start my art journal! I have a little collection of old gig and movie tickets that I'm going to work into pages first I think....

@marianikiforova2948 5 лет назад

thank you for such a nice video! I feel like its gonna help me a lot and btw your scene turned out amazing!

@WordsofaReader 6 лет назад

Love this spread. Gorgeous!

@yvonnefay3201 6 лет назад

One of my favorite movies too, you totally captured the manor in The Others. I love this, beautiful!!

@untitled_paintings 6 лет назад

Incredible video as always and lovely spread!

@wanderingfinds2268 6 лет назад

I love when there's a new video up :D I got a new sketchbook for wet on wet because after watching your 30 day challenge, it's definitely ALWAYS a good time to try something new (and if I did a bunch of ugly first drafts/practice to come up with one finished piece I'm the only one who has to know about them :)) )

@carolinehonse35 6 лет назад

Thanks for such helpful advice on this subject. I have a love-hate relationship with watercolor painting. I can't just relax and paint "just for fun" and when I do paint something I like, I find it stressful because I end up holding my breath half the time. Silly, isn't it!!! So I'm looking and loving your videos on being more freeform so that I can expand my written journal into a text-art journal. I love your handmade art journal and hope to find one of your videos explaining: 1} explaining how to make one, and 2) how to combine text and art on a page in a stress-free but visually pleasing way.

@dianeo 6 лет назад

Me too! I keep reminding myself that I'm supposed to be enjoying my art time and not stressing during them! And not to beat myself up if the art falls short of my expectations.

@suzeyarts2224 6 лет назад

Great great greattttt timing with this video yay, your work is looking gorgeous as always :) 💗

@honeyteacakez 6 лет назад

*!!!* *minnie video spotted!!!* instant click, love your videos! absolutely inspiring and calming, i love you and your videos so much!!

@cookieDaXapper 6 лет назад

Great job, and encouragement Ms Minnie!!!!!...........ha ha ha, "holiday". English slang and sensibilities, keep it going dear sister, PEACE family of the pen.

@Kaylasdaintydesk 6 лет назад

That is good advice. When I have art block or feel bad about my art I draw my art supplies or foods I ate.

@silvs59 6 лет назад

what can I say, brilliant video again, I just love to see them and I am always very inspired from your work.

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

Thank you :)

@ann-marielofberg1159 6 лет назад

She is amazing!

@MultiMarou 6 лет назад

Thank you!!!

@lacunablackofficial 6 лет назад

I love this spread! 💖💖💖 great video!

@AndraMarieArt 6 лет назад

Lovely illustration!

@JerriCouncil 6 лет назад

AMAZING!!!

@amy_pini 6 лет назад

Perfect Video 💗 and Beautiful Art 🌟

@ElenaFdezCasas 6 лет назад

Awsome!! I also struggle sometimes about what to journal, your tips are very useful. Btw I miss so much your draws of people, you have a very unique style on those 😘

@dishanichavan3822 4 года назад

This was perfect like no long videos, simple, short and beautiful :p

@Kevlandia 6 лет назад

I love love LOVE this sketch!!!!!! I would totally buy this and frame it! :D

@idahein5634 6 лет назад

I love this! You are such an inspiration to me!

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

:) Thank you!

@genlala 6 лет назад

Lately I started to draw small things around me - the food or coffee I've bought, the present I've got from my friend. Some ideas for future projects (like creating a fish-shaped clay pallette for my watercolours and so on). I'm not always happy with the result and sometimes I think that I'm not really impoving in my drawings, but it does help me to remember that day and the emotions I've felt.

@jenteschoof 6 лет назад

I loveeeee illustrating characters 😍

@anastretcu7448 6 лет назад

Because I also struggle with perfectionism (who doesn't?) I don't want to mess up a perfect travel journal soooo I decided to get some practice before my trip and now I started doing a weekend journal to ease into it and not feel so nervous about it anymore. So far so good :)

@mathildebouvier4313 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video! It’s really fitting, because I’m stuck with that feeling that I won’t manage to do what I have in mind and on the other hand I just want to draw and stop wondering. I’ll try to keep your video in mind when it happens again, I think it will help 😀

@bjangley 6 лет назад

It's sometimes so frustrating when you get that feeling. I also struggle with be incredibly insecure on whether I'll get it right.

@ivoryhuyhart4396 6 лет назад

Mathilde Bouvier yah, I’m having an art block rn, it’s hard to find motivation to do anythig

@eloyayable 6 лет назад

This is very inspiring

@rebekahbechervaise69 6 лет назад

Your videos are really inspiring me to get into art journaling! Maybe I'll make a little sketchbook and give it a try, especially since my life is currently filled with beautiful flowers now that the weather is nice and warm. :) I especially love your idea to draw the house from that movie. Sometimes I see really beautiful houses when driving around, and I would love to capture those moments.

@Inlieuofsue 6 лет назад

Maybe a dream journal will help with concepts/ideas too! I have crazy, vivid dreams and I sketch on post-its until I'm ready to sit and flesh it out. It can be really inspiring to the point I get obsessed with drawing the subject of my dreams. Hopefully, this helps others. I had terrible art block until I started tracking my dreams and they became more vivid over time.

@111701hc 6 лет назад

Aaaa.. So peaceful.

@traceyjohns3490 6 лет назад

hi Minnie, I just watched your art vlog week of work Robin clonts work out 😀 fab to watch thanks 😊😊😊 I do feel so overwhelmed. I still haven't made the leap to full time art and I feel it's never going to happen 😢 but watching your videos always make me happy and feel uplifted and motivated for the quest 😀 love and peace to you xxx

@traceyjohns3490 6 лет назад

also, I love that film 😀

@Freedaaa 3 года назад

love your loooooong and elegant fingers with super perfect nails :-) very rewarding vids all the time :-) best wishes

@paluxhale5488 5 лет назад

Yaaaasssss! Me and my mom LOVE that movie 😍

@dianeo 6 лет назад

Lovely journal page! My buildings always end up looking so lopsided and 'off' somehow. If I'm stumped for a journal page idea or short on time, I will just do a page around the date, embellishing the letters/numbers with patterns & colors adding different elements around or behind them. Today I incorporated umbrellas and raindrops since it rained all day!

@sarahtuitahi4318 6 лет назад

I would love to see you draw a hairless cat XD Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

@kiqyou 6 лет назад

i absolutely adore your philosophy (and drawing ofc).

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

Thank you :)

@michellehenriques9164 6 лет назад

That drawing is gorgeous! I am indeed trapped in the "not good enough headspace" but I'm trying to break the unproductive cycle.

@Abraxinaa 6 лет назад

I Love the rough style with the double wobbly lines :) I Started Drawing the Places were iv been in my Dreams because i start writing a book and so i can picture the playces better were it should play because its havely inspired from my Dreams. :)

@divramani 6 лет назад

Love this. This video is a like a nice little snack. :'D

@VydaCrystal 6 лет назад

first time writing here, but I've been following your work a while and I think you a very talented artist and calm person! Oh, and I LOVE your accent, so cute! I LOVE THIS MOVIE! "The Others" is só amazing because is not really scary, but very deep in the emotions of the characters IMO. Great artwork, lovely video, cheers from Brazil!

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 6 лет назад

Minnie, this is wonderful.. There is something special about pen and ink drawings. Also, I’ve been in the mood for a good ghost story lately. I’m going to check out The Others.

@reinaaqua685 6 лет назад

my art journey shall commence , i truly need to focus on something healthy like art

@miti203 6 лет назад

I struggled for years to pick up a sketchbook and always left them unfinished which made me feel like a failure. However, when I was pregnant with my daughter I decided to fill a sketchbook documenting the pregnancy for her to keep when she's older (if she's even interested that is 😂). It ended up being really therapeutic and helped me massively in the last two weeks that I was overdue 🙈. It sparked something in me and I haven't stopped sketching since🖋 📙 💕 💕

@colleenstone2243 6 лет назад

This is really beautiful! I love the trees in the front, they really add a nice touch of perspective to the drawing and great advice as always Minnie :)

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

Thanks Colleen!

@adildraws 6 лет назад

Nice work.

@beyza2024 6 лет назад

I am an architecture student so I really really love to sketch buildings. Also trying to draw sections of them from the look of the exteriors is fun . It's like imaging its interior and structural details without having a look inside. It makes me feel like a real architect haha.

@minniesmall 6 лет назад

I love architectural drawings 😊That sounds so fun!