Staring at a blank sketchbook page and don’t know where to start?
You’re absolutely not alone. In this video, I’m sharing my Tiny Moments sketching method - a simple, gentle, grid-based approach that helps you overcome creative blocks and start drawing right away… even if you only have a few minutes.
This technique is perfect for beginners, returning artists, or anyone who wants to build a regular creative habit without pressure. We’ll explore:
✅ How to divide your page into small, playful spaces
✅ “Three Lines” warm-up sketches
✅ Easy pattern ideas
✅ Colour studies and mini experiments
✅ Tiny landscapes and little worlds of their own
✅ Why small moments can add up to something meaningful
Working in small boxes takes away the fear of a big blank page, and turns sketching into mindful, bite-sized creative pauses. No perfection. No overwhelm. Just tiny moments of joy.
Want more guided Tiny Moments?
This method comes directly from my online sketching course, Tiny Moments - a mindful, self-paced program that helps you weave small bursts of creativity into everyday life, one sketch at a time. Find out more about Tiny Moments.
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.
