stuck for sketchbook ideas?

Free resources to get you started

getting started doesn’t have to break the bank

Dust off those empty sketchbooks and pick up a pencil…

I’m on a mission to get absolutely everybody sketching more. 

So let’s start here together. Whether you want to watch a free video tutorial, read about how to start a daily sketching habit or take a look through some of the pages of my own sketchbooks for inspiration, on this page you will find a selection of resources to get you started.

FREE sketching resources to get you started

MONDAY 14th October 2024, 7pm (UK time)

sketching leaves: free online workshop

JOIN ME FOR A RELAXING EVENING SESSION OF SKETCHING LEAVES

If you’re struggling with finding time to sketch or feeling a little overwhelmed by the blank pages in your sketchbook then join this FREE sketching masterclass on Monday 14th Oct with me, Susan Yeates to exercise those creative muscles.

Sign up using the link below to join the fun and you’ll also be sent the replay of the masterclass...

free mini course

sketching for me-time

Rediscover yourself with a daily sketchbook practice.

Discover the power of creativity and mindfulness in just 5 minutes a day with this 5-day sketching course. Sketching for Me-Time guides you through simple, daily exercises designed to help you reconnect with yourself, reduce stress, and nurture personal growth.

No prior experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to make time for yourself!

Free ebook

How to build a daily sketching habit

A free guide for all levels of sketchers

Get ready to rediscover your creative mojo! Develop a daily sketchbook practice using this FREE 16-page ebook.

Packed with mindset advice, practical tips and exercises to assist you with falling in love with your sketchbooks again. Dust off those sketchbooks, download the guide and let's get sketching.

GET SKETCH-INSPO, DRAWING TIPS, TRICKS, AND TUTORIALS DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX EVERY SINGLE MONTH - FOR FREE! 

Trust me; your sketchbook will thank you.

free sketching videos

after some more sketchbook inspo?

Look no further! Browse my Vlog for behind-the-scenes access to my sketchbooks, a sneaky peek inside my home studio, and more tutorials than you can shake a sharpened pencil at.

latest videos on the vlog

How to start a sketchbook after a break
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How to start a sketchbook after a break

One of the hardest things with sketching regularly and enjoying drawing and all things sketchbooks is simply starting. Opening up those first few blank pages can be intimidating and it can feel lik...
4 Easy Sketchbook Ideas to Help You Relax
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4 Easy Sketchbook Ideas to Help You Relax

One of the main reasons that I pick up a sketchbook and draw on a regular basis is to relax. So today I wanted to share with you 4 easy sketchbook ideas to help you to relax. Each one of them is ea...
10 Things I Learned from Sketching for 30 Days in a Row!
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10 Things I Learned from Sketching for 30 Days in a Row!

Every January for the last two years I have completed a daily continuous line drawing for 30 days in a row. From this simple daily sketching starting point I have learned so much about drawing, obs...

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browse my sketchbooks

Take a look inside my own sketchbook pages for inspiration

There is nothing better than browsing through the pages of other people's sketchbooks to gain inspiration for your own doodles and drawings.

So come on it - take a look at what I personally get up to. From landscapes to the everyday objects, from being inspired by people and other works of art... there's a whole mixed bag of mess and marks to see!