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The important thing is to experiment and create in the book continuously, every day, if possible. Some artists may choose to keep a sketchbook just for drawing or painting and have what they call a visual journal for everything else—mixed media, collage, photographs, newspaper articles, and ticket stubs.
How do you start and keep a sketchbook?
Behold, 11 tips for finally starting your own sketchbook.
- Experiment with supplies. …
- Embrace randomness. …
- Keep in mind — portability is key. …
- Don’t be afraid of a little color. …
- Loosen up by doodling. …
- All you need is a few minutes. …
- Redefine completion. …
- Consider going digital.
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Do you keep your old sketchbooks?
I think you should definitely keep them. Sketchbooks are timecapsules to your own personal art history. You might remember a specific feeling you had when you were drawing in it, or you could see the progression on a technique you had tried in the past, or any number of other reasons.
