What are some good sketchbook ideas when I don’t know what to draw?
Stop hunting for a great idea and draw something small within reach: the cup in your hand, your shoes, the pen on your desk. A blank page stops most people, not a lack of skill.
How do I start sketching daily and make it stick?
Shrink the job until it is almost too small to skip. That is the short answer. Here is the long one, from someone who nearly quit on day four. Why I Started Sketching Daily On A Cold January Morning Two…
How do I finish a draw challenge without quitting?
I had thirty ideas on a list and no plan for failure. On day four, a tired Thursday, the prompt was “a bicycle.” I stared at my sketchbook on the train and the whole project felt like homework. I nearly…
What is an art prompt and how do I use one?
An art prompt is a short cue, such as a word, phrase or small scenario, that gives you something to draw so you do not have to decide what to draw. Using prompts can spark creativity and new ideas, especially…