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Sketchbook Tips · For Creative Freedom and a Cohesive Look · SemiSkimmedMin

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Today I share my tips on how to use your sketchbook to it's full potential. How to take it to the next level in terms of creativity, confidence and cohesiveness. Have a beautiful sketchbook full of your most adventurous art ever.
Check out my 30 Ways to Fill a Sketchbook series; bit.ly/2m7fLsE
And you can now purchase a copy of the completed sketchbook (limited); bit.ly/2mbweIZ
·Sketchbooks Featured·
+ Yellow Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbook (US) amzn.to/21Awxik (UK) amzn.to/1T6wnKH
+ 'Just Draw' Sketchbook (was a gift)
+ Strathmore Mixed Media Art Journal A5 (US) amzn.to/1QULeqM (UK) amzn.to/1H2PZW5
- (DIY tropical cover video bit.ly/2kYWowS )
+ Seawhite 3xA4 Softcover
+ Seawhite Art Journal
+ Seawhite A5 Hardcover (landscape and portrait)
+ Seawhite Cahier
- Flip-through video; bit.ly/2luByHy
+ Moleskine Sketchbook (UK) amzn.to/2gZ7OTz (US) amzn.to/2gKvlHy
- Full 30 Ways playlist linked above
+ Derwent Black Ringbound
+ Seawhite A4 Hardcover
(if you hadn't guessed, Seawhite is my favourite affordable, UK-based paper company lol)
- Another of my sketchbook tour videos if you're interested; • BIG Sketchbook Tour · ...
- Mermaid Man painting; bit.ly/2lFlYuz
- Forest painting; bit.ly/2lF93ch
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@emilieschrder7654 7 лет назад

I mean i know all of this, but i tend to forget, so it's nice to hear it again

@xxxxxxx235 4 года назад

Bruhhhhh this is a big epiphany

@colekasen9843 3 года назад

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@jayceonxander3413 3 года назад

@Cole Kasen instablaster :)

@Molly290699 7 лет назад

I've been struggling using my sketchbook recently from the pressure I feel to make every page perfect. I feel like I can let go more now :) your videos really inspire me to try new things and do art more freely. Thank you. :)

@noemikvc134 7 лет назад

Molly Williams i feel exactly the same way.I only have one sketchbook which was a bit expensive, so i dont want to waste the good paper.I always end up drawing on loose paper, because i also want that the drawings in my sketchbook are perfect :/ the video was very helpful. I think i will draw something in my sketchbook now :)

@Molly290699 7 лет назад

Noemi Kvc it's the same for me - my only sketchbook is my moleskine one and it's just too pretty it stresses me out haha

@phant0m0th_ 7 лет назад

Molly Williams I get frustrated when I see other people's sketchbooks and look at mine. Why can't I have a cool sketchbook full of amazing drawings and finished sketches?

@phant0m0th_ 7 лет назад

***** I draw in it almost every damn day! Mostly to practice but it's still full of crappy stuff and things I don't like. To other people they're good but I'm HIGHLY critical of my work so what I see may be different from another person's point of view.

@siennawilliams8322 7 лет назад

Same here! Like I know that people are going to want to look through my sketch books, and if its not perfect, then I'm kind of embarrassed that they are looking at artwork thats not at my highest potential. But thats the process of being an artist 😄, i gotta tell my self that more often

@ana-fz6tz 7 лет назад

Your voice is so calm and nice to hear.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

:D Thanks!

@TheLoveweaver 6 лет назад

Yes, her voice is really soothing and beautiful.

@BAwesomeDesign 5 лет назад

Agreed. Hot voice.

@leafninja247 7 лет назад

"On the other hand" *pans shot on hand painting" I c u Minnie

@KatelynJoe 7 лет назад

Kaepora Gaebora this 🙌🏽 yes totally noticed

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

Haha you guys are so on the ball! ;)

@cattidesjar4229 7 лет назад

Kaepora Gaebora I noticed that too

@acsicnarflen5398 6 лет назад

I noticed that!

@kokohai6044 7 лет назад

"but on the other hand" *drawing of hand shows* ayy

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

;)

@mousyreese 7 лет назад

I actually REALLY needed this. I got my first moleskin notebook for christmas and I'm just terrified to touch it, even when inspired. It's the first really kinda expensive sketchbook I've ever had. But this might actually help me get past that. Hopefully.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

I've definitely had the same feelings with my first moleskine so I know what you mean :P

@forgetmenot7564 7 лет назад

I never had a moleskin notebook, but I so feel the same way, even with my $10 notebook xD. You just have to take the plunge!

@leralle5454 7 лет назад

Mousy Reese that's why I never boy expensive sketchbooks

@mousyreese 7 лет назад

I actually got it as a gift because it was on sale around Christmas. But even with my cheap ones I sort of struggle. I'm in constant fear of producing things not quality enough.

@forgetmenot7564 7 лет назад

Maybe you should start out simple, start with a light sketch and work your way up. My second sketchbook is a lot higher quality than my previous one, which is why i used this method to ease me into it. Eventually you'll find the swing of things and, hopefully, you'll start to make stronger pieces. Even now, a few pages in, i get nervous drawing or painting in it; I still have a long way to go.

@sophiatheegg1736 4 года назад

“The more you make a mess intentionally, the less you’ll fear making one accidentally” this helps sooo so so much.

@LilyN2099 7 лет назад

I needed to hear this!! I put so much pressure on making perfect looking works in my sketchbook instead of just letting loose and creating

@roralyn 7 лет назад

In my case, I tend to draw on lined papers with pens and I swear everything I draw there looks better than the things in my sketchbooks. I need to learn to stop worrying about my sketchbooks looking "clean" and after this video, I've found the will to actually take that step.

@aimia100 7 лет назад

why do i relate to this you're right every doodle i do on a piece of random paper looks like a fucking artwork and then i look at my sketchbook omg why

@CrazedSmiles 6 лет назад

Same! Like Any Where Else i Draw i Have Fun and Let go, But for Some Reason, I Can't Do it on my Sketchbook, Currently I Am Making Messes and Doodles and Just Writing on Some Pages so I Can Let go

@Gingeish 6 лет назад

Agreed. My friends and family have VERY high expectations for my art, writing, etc; this video helped me a lot too.

@Epiphany_Beats 7 лет назад

i try to do this but i always hate what i drew and i feel it was a waste of paper

@Superlamakaesekeks 7 лет назад

With me, it was the same at first, and every time I draw something really crappy I have to convince myself: "this is NOT a waste of paper, because it is for PRACTICE, and practice is NEVER useless!" And now my sketchbook looks shitty, but I got over it :,D idk, maybe it helps to buy a cheap book, so you know you didn't "waste" too much money?

@Coeptis23 7 лет назад

After a Video on RU-vid, I don´t remember which one, I started to make my own sketchbooks. Just buy a long reach stabler and use the paper you want. It´s kinda creativ too, because you can design it with shaped corners or give it a special shell.

@inkajoo 7 лет назад

Use loose paper for a while. That's what I've been doing. Then you can just throw away or archive what you hate. Put all the good stuff in a more prominent drawer and let that be your "sketchbook" until you feel practiced enough to have fun with a real sketchbook.

@forgetmenot7564 7 лет назад

That's actually what I did for a while; it's good advice and once you get confident enough, it's a lot easier to add your work into one source!

@noone8474 7 лет назад

Sean Haughey. same but as you fail you learn more

@ahedgeofhogs 7 лет назад

man i really shouldn't watch your videos late at night cause they just make me want to draw or paint and then there goes sleep

@una9719 7 лет назад

lol same

@doraaaa0613 7 лет назад

me rn. i literally just put away my stuff, too.

@yepisuredolikecats3979 7 лет назад

oh wait is that why people put sticky notes in their books and draw over them?? to cover up?? i actually did know that. i thought it was just to add a pop of color lol

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

maybe a bit of both? I definitely just like it for the look of it as well

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

The sketchbooks featured are listed in the video description with a link alongside them if there’s a sketchbook tour video to go along with them. If I don’t have a flip-through of the sketchbook, please don’t ask for one. Remember my first point in the video... I chose to share some snippets of the stuff you don’t normally see, but some of my art is just for me :)

@cooki3cat02 7 лет назад

Minnie Small · SemiSkimmedMin You are magical Minnie Small! Inspiring,Encouraging,Educating ♡

@ruthbaedraws 7 лет назад

we use the same font

@petergarrett5367 7 лет назад

I have a quick question, I saw you using some sticky notes in your video and I really like the color and can't find any like it that are full adhesive. If you could tell me the brand and/or a link, that'd be awesome! Thanks.

@VampireHeart518 7 лет назад

These didn't seem fully adhesive either? Anyway, you can take a look on ali express, they have AMAZING stationery and amazingly cheap! They deliver from China and it takes a lot of time to arrive, but with almost everything the shipping is free! I have yet to order - from reviews and experience of close ppl it's safe :) it's basically a huge online 'market' with many many stores, selling all sorts of things. But ohhh the washi tape, the notebooks, the stickers...

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

Yeah I just use regular ones and glue them in, I didn't realise fully adhesive ones were a thing?

@Ceares 7 лет назад

man I wish I'd had this advice hmm about 35 years ago. I'd be a much better artist if I hadn't spent years feeling like everything in my sketch book had to be display worthy. I'd buy supplies but feel like I was wasting them if I wasn't creating great stuff and never use them. It's only been in the past few years that I've really felt free to mess up and not like the stuff I do and learn from it. Honestly artists like you and a few others not only inspire(d) me, you freed me. Maybe too late for a career in art, but not too late for a life of art.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

I definitely know the feeling. Thanks so much for such a lovely, honest comment :)

@magicalgirlanonymous2751 7 лет назад

for me it really helps to buy the crappiest book with lots of pages so i just don't care about wasting good paper anymore.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

Great idea!

@dianalondono5599 7 лет назад

magnetic few years ago I paid to someone to make a really big notebook for art school, with hard cover. it costed me really cheap. i never used it. One day, my sister, who likes to illustrate found it and I told her to keep it. She loved it and improved her art a lot. It had like 250 ledger pages, 8x11. She told me when the pages run out that the fact that was so big made her feel like she wasn't wasting an expensive sketchbook in unimportant things. So in her birthday I paid to make her a new one, this time with her artwork on the cover. You can ask for this on any printstore(?) I don't know if this is the right term.

@kurapikakurta1997 4 года назад

This is smart, I should remember to ask my friends to get me this for Christmas or my birthday!

@ProudLeeh 7 лет назад

Damn you made me flow throught my imagination... even tho im high af the peace and motivation that this video gave me is unbeliaveble

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

lol I'm really happy to hear that lee

@iamterrimac 6 лет назад

It’s true I just experienced the same feeling ❤️ you’re a blessing dear

@cadybutts2069 7 лет назад

any one else feel like her voice is calming, I want her to read me a novel, please that would be magical.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

You're so sweet, thank you :)

@mindofwatercolor 7 лет назад

Brilliant ideas here! Nailed it 100%. Thanks for the sketchbook pep talk Minnie, I needed it!

@pixie-pie1173 7 лет назад

This is a really positive, encouraging and suppprtive video for artists and creators of all kinds. It's so easy to feel pressure to create something beautiful and amazing every time and I often give up on or avoid sketchbooks for that very reason. But this video helps to soothe my fears and increase my motivation. Thank you. 💕

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

That's fab, I hope you can stay motivated and fearless into the future :)

@Juliana-Bub 4 года назад

I didn't know that people made "aesthetic" sketchbooks until I started watching artists on RU-vid. I've always just used mine for everything from silly drawings, to concepts, to full-blown detailed paintings with no sort of "narrative." I'm glad you encourage using them this way too. I might try a more organized sketchbook at some point as a challenge, but I generally like to just do what I feel like in a sketchbook.

@rileyleonard4194 7 лет назад

I know this isn't the main topic of the video, but you're really good at painting scenery 😄

@rileyleonard4194 7 лет назад

Ps what's that thing u did at 3:52 to put the yellow over it?

@powerpuff4ever 7 лет назад

It's really nice hearing this from an artist I love so much. Honestly, every time I see multiple beautifully composed sketchbook pages on instagram, I just think to myself "why can't mine always have pages like that?" It really is easy to forget that other artist plan things out too or that a page you really love just resulted of dumping a lot of ideas onto a page. It's so easy to make yourself believe that everyone but you has a natural gift and can just whip out amazing art without study or practice or preparation even though we all know that isn't true.

@siriuslyjoking2629 7 лет назад

Just want to say that you are one of the few youtubers i watch every single video you post. Absolutely adore your channel💕

@Flakesshake 7 лет назад

you just told my life i almost cried because it was so truthful *i feel i have to create a really nice good peace of art on a big sheet of paper* and since i get index cards or little sketch books i feel as if i have more controll *i do feel like everyone is not going to like my style my art* i do it because i like it thank you😍

@DonisAnimation 7 лет назад

This is great, love your videos, they are very interesting, informative, and cinematographic if it's ok to say like this, my English is not very good =) So well done, thank you for sharing your tips & tricks... Good luck

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

I swear everyone that says their english isn't very good speaks impeccable english lol :P Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!

@GhostofaFangirl 7 лет назад

*sees mermaidman* *likes*

@wonderlanddaphne 7 лет назад

aya hamari YESS THAT WAS ME LMAO

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

Haha yes!

@GhostofaFangirl 7 лет назад

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE LMAO

@littleshroom3274 7 лет назад

aya hamari same

@rainemccue2771 7 лет назад

EVVILLLLL

@kiwii1095 7 лет назад

3:49 was that suppose to be a pun? Because if it was, it was clever 😂

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

@gracie_hannah_banana 7 лет назад

Sometimes I get worried about what other people think of it, but getting reminded that it's okay to do anything I want, and that's honestly so exciting for me

@SusanMJB45 6 лет назад

I watch this every morning to remind myself that my sketchbook is for me. I am "allowed" to do whatever I want in it - sketch, write, experiment with media, doodle.... anything !!! Thank you for this video...... It has REALLY helped me !!!

@chellymurphy 4 года назад

“For your eyes only, to be your most honest raw authentic self, create without judgment” My nosey-ass family: *It’s free realestate.*

@emilystieve4368 3 года назад

I’m deaddd. Accurate

@tinybird2413 7 лет назад

How or why does anyone unlike these? You have helped me break through art blocks and lack of confidence and helped me just do art for me. That's huge. Thank you so much for these videos!

@KatelynJoe 7 лет назад

Yes! Someone said it! I feel a lot of sketchbooks tours that I've seen on RU-vid are always the ones with the perfect spreads and everything is polished and clean but as inspiring as those videos are they can also set a standard that makes creating in a sketchbook too intimidating. I have one sketchbook that has really nicely draw things and well rendered art but I have 2 other ones full of sketches overlapping others, pages missing, rips, scribbles, frustration, and compete non sense. I understand why anyone would want to show only the good one but it's also important to have videos that make you feels like those other sketchbooks hold just as much value in the end. Thank you!

@solunastra9497 7 лет назад

in fifth/sixth grade, i had a sketch book. I used it for school notes, normal notes, stories, oc ideas, drawings, and it was amazing. I ripped it and tore out pages, and then i put it away. I was looking for ideas for my ocs and i remembered that sketch book. I rummaged through my art, and found it. I saw how amazing it was, how full it was. I dont draw as often anymore, I've thought that I'm not good enough and my motivation is gone. And then now i found this video. Thank you. You helped remind me how to draw with happiness again.

@beatlebabe1969 7 лет назад

She's so profound and then you see mermaid man 😹

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

Hey! Mermaid Man is the pinnacle of wisdom lol

@finbees 7 лет назад

Minnie Small the best part was the page that said "MERMS", I actually laughed out loud

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

.... the nonsense that goes on in my head 😂😂😂

@tisel10 7 лет назад

Your videos have come such a long way ! I remember joining back when you had 3k subscribers Now you're so close to 100k. I've loved watching you grow

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

:D Thank you so much for being with me all the way!

@sophietielemans6034 7 дней назад

The prepping pages and going out of order ones were such a revelation for me

@soupnikoniko 7 лет назад

I have 4 sketchbooks in my room and I do not even touch them because I am terrified of making even a tiny fold on the corner. I realized that that's the point of sketchbooks. We do something to them; see the art of it, regardless of what you do to it. It's about the explorations and adventures you go through when you write, draw, doodle, whatever. I have never been this enlightened before. This video is very eye opening and lovely. And for that, thank you very much. ❤

@omgimanoodled8836 5 лет назад

I keep rewatching this. It's so well made, and well-spoken. I love every second of it ♡ Thank you so much for your tips and advice.

@Martuchi12399 7 лет назад

So excited for these series!!! Thanks for doing what you do!

@sweetheartxox727 7 лет назад

Thank you. You've made me comprehend art is not about showing how good you are to others. It's about your eyes and how you see your thoughts and the world around you, or even how you want to see it. Thank you for this, I feel like an entire world of creativity isn't as scary as it used to be.

@nathalieadina1518 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I realized that you were right. My sketchbook is my own universe. People doesn't need to see them. Because it just puts pressure on our shoulders when we make something that might please others. The way you said them, opened my eyes. I can be free, i can be raw, i can be authentic. I can be me. Thank you so much Minnie Small.

@MahouKat 7 лет назад

00:36 unless eveyone who sees tou draw in it takes it from your table and looks inside....😒

@rosegirl5019 7 лет назад

Katastrophic Arts xD so true

@biaj.8864 4 года назад

Kick them on the stomach

@Liquidcadmus 7 лет назад

great tips. many artists show their perfect sketchbooks and make it seem like a sketchbook should be a flawless piece of art. when it should just be a fun tool for trying stuff out or doing art without thinking too much :)

@ginscorpio621 4 года назад

A company I know looks at their candidate's sketchbooks rather than their portfolios. This is because the portfolio is what you want people to see but your sketchbook is filled with sketches that is raw and honest and expresses who you really are as an artist and I think that is a great philosophy to have.

@JWMCMLXXX 7 лет назад

A little sketchbook becomes epic when you put it in terms of complete personal freedom in a private space. Gives a little adrenaline jolt to hear her talk about it. Very cool.

@mikathegalaxy 7 лет назад

Thank you thank you thank you wonderfull Minniieee! The "30 ways to fill a sketchbook" series was fantastic, and this video as well. So helpful! Can't wait to see what you do next.

@nicolesalazar2731 7 лет назад

thank you so much. ❤ you make me feel so inspired everytime i watch your videos 😊

@jasmay 7 лет назад

you're so right about it being daunting with new pages but when the creativity is all gucci it's exhilarating

@apsonus165 7 лет назад

Okay. can we talk about how calming your voice is? I could listen to you reading a book all day god your voice is really amazing.

@vampirobf 7 лет назад

Your voice is just soo gahhh, lovely.

@moonlightcabin9395 7 лет назад

unintentional ASMR

@Jonny783 3 года назад

I somehow knew almost none of these tips. And I’ve been taking art classes my whole life. I kinda cried hearing all this. I am beyond ecstatic to finally give myself this fully free creative universe.

@raynalele 4 года назад

I love how you are an artist in such a true sense. You don't deny that despite being good (exceptional, even) you don't deny that there are those certain things that knock the confidence out of you. Hearing you acknowledge and accept this is refreshing, so much better than the constant stream of social media positivity!

@kat.ex3909 4 года назад

“Create with no judgement”

@josephdecunzo2205 7 лет назад

I'm so used to getting the other intro 😢 now it's gone

@Graykitty183 7 лет назад

The idea of jumping around the book and messing up the pages on purpose is a great idea. I find that I sometimes go through phrases where I want everything to look perfect, and it stops me from being creative. This video helps a lot, thanks!

@nanibread4481 7 лет назад

this helps a lot, im a very young artist and i am up to date with the art comunity, so when i see scetchbook tours, even though i know they are much older and have had much more experience than me, i still have that voice in my head saying *you should be as good as them* i have a pressure on my chest, the calming voice and small tips help a lot, if you see this comment i just want you to know that this has really helped me out and i thank you for that.

@mitocondrias.9656 6 лет назад

"Sketchbook is only for your eyes" not with my parents or the people at my school lol

@AyanaSioux 7 лет назад

Great video. I almost want to take on the challenge you did, but try to come up with different ideas.

@nataliegardner3908 7 лет назад

My sketchbooks are just a mess and I absolutely love it that way! Just drawing is all I need as an artist. Remember that everyone all you need to be and artist is to make art, however that art may look. A beautifully inspiring video

@smithhenke5049 4 года назад

"The point is that you still made a beautiful thing," is such a powerful sentiment, and I really appreciate you saying something like that. I'm often afraid to create fully when I'm on my own, and I feel like to be a "real artist" that I have to share things and share things and share things until I've got nothing left, but hearing that said so serenely and eloquently really... I don't know. Changes things. Thank you!

@artlionex5528 7 лет назад

Anyone else who only draws on the right side page lol 😂 and has like a million pages that are blank 👌✏️✅

@plutoandpolaris 7 лет назад

I do it because the materials on the right side always stain the left and make it unusable. I don't really want to spend all that time on a piece if it's just going to be covered in pencil residue and paint from the other page. I do feel like I'm wasting a lot of paper though.

@katharinaeisele327 6 лет назад

you could flip the sketchbook and work your way back to the front while drawing at the "right" side!

@rubyo1133 7 лет назад

Your book is sold out I want one 😫😫😫

@sariica 7 лет назад

Ruby O same

@mrbekong 7 лет назад

your voice is so satisfying to listen too.

@SayantanAuddy 7 лет назад

I have a sketchbook lying around and the overpowering thought that occurs every time I pick it up is that every page has to be a masterpiece. Thank you so much for this video. I feel like using my sketchbook again after seeing this.

@dudebro2282 7 лет назад

It's kind of hard to draw something for "my eyes only" when my mom is always asking to look through my sketch books

@christianbethany 4 года назад

It's always okay to have boundaries, and voice them! (Even though it takes practice, but it all starts somewhere.) Hope you get the space you need.

@thepotatotank4727 7 лет назад

3:47 anyone else see that as a kind of pun?

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

;)

@BegumofQueens 6 лет назад

I am not an artist or someone who can remotely draw anything but a stick figure. I recently found you and I been binging your videos. They are inspiring, beautiful, and your voice! So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

@katdon4508 7 лет назад

the first tip chaNGED ME (I knew it already, but I constantly find myself worrying about making my sketchbook pages look perfect because other people might see it. thank you so much!!)

@armin-senpai9194 7 лет назад

"just do you booboo"

@katie4623 7 лет назад

Tip: don't cover up. Face your mistakes, own them, be completely comfortable and confident that nobody (not even you) is perfect, and revel in the progress you've made because you never gave up.

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

I think the occasional coverup is fine if you find your mistakes are holding you back from progressing in a sketchbook. For me, to be completely comfortable and confident is much easier said than done, but I suppose everyone is different.

@labrinthi7328 7 лет назад

OML this video is EXACTLY what I needed this year. I am a very private individual so none of my really close friends know that I love to draw and paint. When my older sister spilled the beans everybody just stacked up against me; I felt so much pressure to just show them my sketchbooks and my personal pieces so they would leave me alone. Usually any artist would jump at the chance to show people their art but I have very low confidence about my drawing abilities; it paralyzes me to think about my sister talking up my 'talent' and then them seeing my art and thinking I'm a failure. But your video really helped me to see that I am not obligated to show people parts of my sketchbook(or all of it) if I don't want to. A sketchbook is just for me and is a place to put my thoughts and feelings. I shouldn't have to be worried about someone not liking what I draw. And every page doesn't have to be perfect or every page be a full-on masterpiece. It's a place for practice and fun and experience. This video helped me to see that and I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work; your art is amazing and I hope your channel continues to grow!

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

I'm really private with my art as well (despite sharing a lot of it online lol) people in my life know now that if I want to share stuff with them I will and if not, don't ask lol

@racheltamura703 7 лет назад

ooo wow, definitely needed to hear this. i've always been terrified of using my sketchbooks, ripping out pages, stopping all together because i wasn't happy with a certain drawing. there was a point where i was exclusively using loose leaf paper because i was afraid of having all my crappy drawings surrounded by my nicer ones. especially loved the tip about going out of order! i'm so glad i found your channel, your content is so beautiful and helpful!

@crazythekureiji7789 7 лет назад

i like drawing women with no clothes but they have long hair so you cant see their private parts. but my mom goes through it and will tell my counselor..

@crazythekureiji7789 7 лет назад

@Sara-uk6rc 7 лет назад

I'm thankful that you share your own struggles, you have no idea how much it inspires me. When I see you hesitating before puttting down a line or speaking about your insecurities I get a different perspective on my own struggle to be perfect. Thank you!

@laura987123 7 лет назад

Well said especially the part about social media not being the full story, it's easy to forget when you're having a bad day!

@Captain_MonsterFart 2 года назад

I've never understood why people are intimidated by an empty sketchbook. I think it's one of the best things in life! I always put the date on the first page to get started.

@hzathegulagula 6 лет назад

I love your point no.5 that I always like to remind myself. Often times I see amazing sketches on IG from people I follow, wondering how can I achieve that level, and often times I forgot the work in progress, the constant hardwork and effort and the passion. I only see the result, I often fail to see the work. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll quote your words on my IG & will definitely tag you when I do.

@Lunacolette 6 месяцев назад

I've watched this video so many times and I think I love it so much because I always find a new part that will speak to me differently. It also helps me take the pressure off that I often put on myself for no good reason.

@WonderingTree 7 лет назад

this was filmed so well i felt like i was watching a professional ad for a sketchbook company

@beshriadurdana7499 7 лет назад

i came to this video expecting someone to be talking about creative ideas or trying to organize sketchbook. Infact, before i pressed play, i was telling myself that this time, this time i'm going to organize my sketchbook and make it presentable. this video changed a lot for me and i'm glad i watched it. i'm glad that now, i don't have to force myself to make my sketchbook look nice, that it would just me for me, and me only. Thank you, for letting me be free, and not constrain myself...

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

That's really great, I'm happy you can see your sketchbook in a different way now and hopefully it'll free you up to create more wonderful things :)

@th6yr 7 лет назад

I'm so happy that I am your lucky subscriber, your channel is amazing! There's so many things I learnt (about resources, tools and better understanding my own art) or discovered thanks to you, not even saying about how incredible source of inspiration and artistic support your channel is. Your art is just wow, your style is so orginal and there you are an amazing person which is sharing it all with us, thank you so much!

@theanna1480 4 года назад

I needed so much to hear this. I stopped drawing for months because I bought an expensive sketchbook and then I realised that I was afraid to ruin it. Then I bought another one but I felt the same. Because I had that idea in mind that I need to make it worth any page. I tought a good quality sketchbook is made to have a masterpiece on every page.

@britobodies8089 6 лет назад

Her voice is so calming and smooth. Beautiful video

@thatskymagisk 7 лет назад

Your voice is so mesmerising and relaxing. It's beautiful

@JJ-jw9ec 6 лет назад

I've seen so many sketchbook videos lately, but this one is hands down the best one and has the most useful tips!! And it felt nice to hear that I'm not the only one starting their sketchbook randomly. I usually work from both the end and the beginning, and then fill out the pages in between :)

@isaaclee3490 7 лет назад

Those landscape paintings are amazing

@minniesmall 7 лет назад

:D Thanks so much!

@FeministCatwoman 7 лет назад

This is the most creative, inspirational, educational, and informative video I've seen so far on maintaining a sketchbook, and I've spent the last 2 hours watching nothing but sketchbook videos. Thanks!

@mysticallionn6770 7 лет назад

For some reason after watching this i said to myself "so, my sketchbook is my flaw? A flaw I shouldn't be disappointed of but more...proud."

@JoshieCan 7 лет назад

This is honestly so beautiful. Your voice is so relaxing. I've always hated my sketch books because they always look like sketches and I've seen so many sketch tours on RU-vid and seeing these amazing works. And you're 100% right. It's for our own improvement. And I just really need to think that it's for my own use. I've been improving and I've noticed but haven't been practicing as much as I'd like. So thank you for inspiring me a bit more to actually mess up my book. With practice pieces and better quality. It's just so nice to not stress about making everything perfect

@mys8091 7 лет назад

This is the best sketchbook video anyone can ever watch. I don't remember subscribing to someone this quick.

@gretadete6445 4 года назад

Your Voice, what you say, the way you say it...I could watch this over and over again

@milkmoth_69 4 года назад

This is the most uplifting and positive sketch book advice video I've ever seen! Her voice is soothing and gentle, I don't feel pressured anymore, I just feel free and liberated to try any art now, not really caring about what people might say. Amazing art btw!

@KrishanPatel 4 года назад

You are so right. I recently did a sketchbook tour on my channel. I think I will show my scribbles and figure studies when I do another tour.

@bridgettwonder5386 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! Going on a significant vacation and wanted to create a sketchbook/travel journal. It was getting out of control in my head...I so appreciate your ideas and relaxed approach. That is helping rethink what I want to do here. This is supposed to be a RELAXING trip after all. BTW, recently found your channel and am loving going back and looking through older videos. I’m grateful for what you do and how you really put yourself out there.

@gabbygriffin1850 7 лет назад

You inspired me majorly. I've gotten to the point where I didn't even know what I was doing and begun building a not-so-well-drawn squid army.

@gemmakusel8067 7 лет назад

There is nothing more daunting or more sweet smelling than a new sketchbook... they really do just feel and smell good. 😜 Thanks for the great tips!

@MsNasuha96 7 лет назад

I had a hard time starting a new sketchbook recently & kept procastinating. Ever since I found your channel & follow up to the 30 ways to fill a sketchbook series, I was inspired to start the sketchbook. I really love the blind contour sketch, its so quick, random and fun. now that i think of it, the main reason i keep procastinating is because i have that urge to produce pretty sketches/artwork. thank you for the inspirations :)))))

@abbiegrier207 7 лет назад

Probably one of the best sketchbook videos I've watched because you really do focus on others and give solid ideas that can actually and tangible work for many people

@idkrachel 7 лет назад

thank you so much for posting this. as someone who always strives to make my journal pages perfect and isn't satisfied until they're up to my standards; this video helped me see a whole new perspective.

@uLtRaKaSuGaOtAkU 7 лет назад

I'm sure you've gotten quite few comments praising your voice, but I seriously think you should consider becoming a voice actress. Your voice is amazing. I actually had flashbacks to some games I used to play and I feel like you would be a wonderful narrator. But enough about that... Thank you so much for making this video. I have a bunch of sketchbooks that I've collected over the years, and none of them are even half-way finished. I used to be so timid with my sketchbooks, and would get bouts of discouragement whenever something went wrong. Even though I knew that no one would be looking through them, I still felt immense pressure to make every page look presentable. It was because of that that I would abandon my sketchbooks and start all over with a completely new one, and the cycle would just repeat itself. When I stumbled upon this video a couple months back, I was able to let go of the fear that was holding me back and now I've been enjoying art again. Even when I would get stuck in a creative rut, all I needed to do was binge on your videos and everything would be alright. So thanks a lot, Minnie! You're an inspiration :)

@afreakanigga 7 лет назад

I am so thankful I discovered your channel yesterday because it's everything I needed to go back to drawing/ painting. It feels like I no longer have inspiration and can't find a way to fill up the sketchbook I bought back in January. Thanks for sharing your content !