In this video, I’m excited to share with you a book review of Draw Yourself Calm - Draw Slow to Stress Less by Amy Maricle, produced by Search Press. If you know me through my teachings, YouTube channel, or Inspire Sketching Membership, you’ll already know that I have a huge love of art books - and this one is all about mindful sketching.
I’ll take you inside the book to show you the beautiful contents, warmups, slow drawing patterns, nature-inspired projects, and how it all reinforces the joy of enjoying the process of putting pen to paper.
This book is a wonderful reminder that sketching can be a tool for relaxation, wellness, and creativity. If you’d like to get a copy, I’ve popped the link below.
This approach ties in perfectly with my new course, Tiny Moments, where I’ll guide you to sketch in small windows of time using grids and thumbnails. If you’d love to bring more calm and creativity into your day, I’d be delighted to welcome you into the course - doors are open now!
Free stuff
Materials I love
*some of these are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase on the site after clicking these links, I could earn a commission.
- Large Moleskin Sketchbook
- Pocket Moleskin Sketchbook
- UniPin Fine liner pens
- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
- Blackwing Palomino Pencils
- Winsor and Newton Sketchers Watercolour Set
- Caran D’Ache Neocolor II watercolor wax pastel set
- Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache
- Grey Brush Pen (Pitt Artist Pen)
- Polychromos Pencils
About me
I’m Susan – artist, author and sketchbook hoarder. I teach aspiring sketchbook artists just like you, how to live more creatively, re-discover your inner artist, build confidence in drawing, fill sketchbooks and make art you can be proud of. Find out more about me.
To re-discover your love of sketching please visit my Start Sketching page.
