Today I wanted to share some advice on making sketching relaxing rather than stressful.
I get a lot of comments from people stressed out about ‘sketching wrong’ or ‘they can’t do it’ or ‘they aren’t natural artists’. I am fully aware that sketching can feel stressful when the end results aren’t quite what we imagined.
Firstly we are all born inherently creative. Secondly I also believe that drawing and sketching is a skill like any other such as running or playing music. So, let’s be kind to ourselves and think about how we can move from pressure and stress where drawing, into easeful and relaxing sketching that boosts your mood and wellness…
Free stuff
Materials I love
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- 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.
