How to grow your sketchbook library and produce an abundance of ideas

This story is about the creation of visual thoughts and delights, drawn from your impressions and experiences

Presenting a random accumulation of sketches from my sketchbook collection. All drawings by yours truly from the years 2017 to 2020.

A page from my animation sketch book, exploring different ways to render a sound wave sequence. July, 2020.

Sketch away, wherever, whenever, however, with any type of pen or pencil, as much as you can

Doing it is more important than perfecting it. Practice the art of drawing without hesitation. Don’t ponder or think about it, just draw it.

An example: the feeling of fire

Sketching a fire symbol. Pencil, colored pencil on thin paper, 4 in x 4 in. July, 2020.

Drawing and sketching is your way to narrate your story. Immerse yourself in your fantasy, any which way, any style.

Longing for a cool place to get away to? Sketch it.

Here is my fantasy summer getaway. A nice secluded cove with abundant flowers…