(The carrots in the top image are from a Peggy Dean class.) Make it Convenient I have a Skillshare membership and I love practicing the skills that I learn in the classes. This is also a fun place to try new techniques. There are 5 or 6 colors that I reach for constantly, so it's nice to try new colors.

This is a great way to hone your style, by the way.

I've been experimenting using ink with watercolor to determine my favorite style. The whole point of a sketchbook is to try new things.

Some days I just don't have it in me to create something beautiful. This sketchbook practice is like that too. Like, so bad that my kids make fun of me. When I'm learning to draw something new, the first ones are so bad. This one hurts, but sometimes the art you make is going to be ugly. It's way more interesting for me this time around. I've tried sticking to 1 subject before (flowers) and I got bored, so I decided to paint whatever I want this time. Some rules you can consider are: media to use, art styles to stick to, or subjects to draw or paint. I also try not to actually sketch my art first, but just paint the subject. I set out to not have any rules, but I quickly realized that I wanted to only use watercolor, and all of my art needed to be in my small sketchbooks. It depends on what type of person you are whether you should have rules or not.

My last attempt was in Procreate, which is really convenient because an iPad is way more portable than paint. I'm using watercolors in my sketchbook, but you can use whatever you want. Plus, it's such a nice way to wind down after working all day. I recently started a daily sketchbook practice and I'm loving seeing how my art is progressing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By purchasing an item through an affiliate link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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