If you hit a creative wall….just hang ten - revisit the intentional purpose - then pick up that pencil or stylus and resume the project with the same or better energy!

Here’s a short list of what to expect in the way of storytelling from Sketch Book Artists. I’m looking to offer even more from local artists as well!

If you’re seeing this post, and you’re a local artist I invite you to reach out. It would be fun to collaborate and share your stories with the world here as well!`

Everything is rooted in the power of our fundamental ability to ideate everything about our existence.

Well - at least that’s what science is FINally coming around to realizing and reluctantly acknowledging in more corners of the world that the individual in observing their environment can customize their experience on every level given a proportionate amount of time to their level of belief.

In this capacity — conceptualizing a character is no more difficult that cloud spotting…if you allow it to be.

You can feel it - when you hit a groove that satisfies you to your core…in applying the 8 Pages of Sketchbooking you’re assured at least one way to find that groove!

Drawing is not the difficult part…being open to your imagination is. That is why I encourage you to seek out my Eight Pages of Sketchbooking to aid you in lighting your journey to an amazing adventure illuminated by your marvelous imagination!

If you’ve been contemplating getting back into or starting out with digital drawing and painting software I can assure you that Clip Studio Paint and Comic Draw are both amazing tools. However, there are definitely aspects to take into account before choosing to purchase one over the other.

When sketchbooking there are traditions and then there are guiding principles. Will you allow yourself to be stuck in a rut or find a system that works for you and allows you to see another perspective to an otherwise gothic framework.

Here are five helpful tips to assist you in refining your drawing skills whether you’re an amateur or pro or somewhere in between; brush-up tips are always useful!

With her permission I’m using a photo snapped of a practice drawing…this person and I had a chat about this very topic of building a habit of consistent persistence in our creative pursuits. If she sees her drawing here I invite her to drop a like and even comment on her daily practice!

Inktober is not for the faint of heart; it IS however for those courageous enough to meet their most curious selves on the threshold of their trusty sketchbooks and journals….join me on my own odyssey keeping pace with a now annual sketchy phenomenon!

“Your journey becomes an adventure when your imagination lights the way.”

Can you believe that in eight pages you could find one or even eight points to relax your mind into a therapeutic like state in which to doodle, sketch, and draw?!

Creating content from scratch—whether it’s artwork, a blog post, or any form of creative expression—can seem daunting at first. The blank page or empty canvas stares back, waiting for ideas to take shape. Yet, the foundation of all creative work lies within personal experience and a relaxed mind. These two elements cultivate originality and authenticity, the very core of compelling conten…

For many artists—whether new to the field or seasoned professionals—pricing is one of the most challenging aspects of creative work. It’s not only about numbers on a page; it’s about value, self-worth, and reputation. When you put a price on your art, you’re not just selling lines, colors, or hours—you’re assigning value to your unique vision, skill, and experience.

But here’s the hard truth: if you don’t value your own work, no one else will. And in a creative marketplace where newer artists may charge less in order to “get their foot in the door,” the temptation to undercut yourself is real. Yet doing so can undermine both your future livelihood and your reputation. Let’s unpack how to price with confidence, why holding fast matters, and how to shift from uncertainty to authority in the way you present your art’s value.

Creative Planning for Your Special Artistic Event: Are You Ready?

As the creator at the helm of a special artistic event, you carry the weight of expectation. Your audience—whether friends, clients, or a curious crowd—will look to you for your greatest achievements, hoping to be inspired, moved, or simply dazzled. But are you truly ready? Can you be? If you’re staring at the clock the night before feeling unprepared, this doesn’t have to be a moment of panic. Instead, it can become a pivotal moment of clarity and focus.

What does it mean to be a Sketch Book Artist, and why would anyone want to continuously practice the art of drawing?
Well - for the same reason we as humans do anything I suppose; that is of course for the experience of the journey to the end….an ending I will speak to within.