Finishing a sketchbook in 10 days

Ever wondered how a travel sketchbook gets made? Join me on my travels as I struggle to fill this sketchbook and turn it into something remotely nice-looking

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[limo_was_here]

having a holiday should also be fun/relaxing, forcing yourself to fill a travel sketchbook if it's gonna make yourself stressed and feel anxious isn't really what i'd call a good time :P if i draw on holidays it's because i actively want to, and it's always nice to look back on those drawings

[xenogaming]

Your editing skills are getting way better, you have put in the work clearly

[CJShopland_Art]

I approach travel sketchbooks very differently. I use it as downtime as things catch my eye rather than actively seeking to record. While it’s nice to have a sketchbook per trip, I’ll often fill it with other holidays too 😊

[abetterjulie]

the insight of not taking pictures just to fill up the memory card is brilliant.

[jackson]

Hands down one of my favorite art focused channels! The analogy between a camera and a sketchbook also resonates heavily and is so valid.

[wyan]

wow even the trailer is beautifully edited

[amoyu]

love the tip for bring washi tape if your planning to make a travel sketchbook, but LOL cutting out the blank pages of the sketchbook, amazing love that

[justlimonika]

You are so insanely good at art and this video looks amazing

[matiasmuller]

I love the ending. I was like "I couldn't leave the pages empty but I know it would be really hard for me to come back to it" And then you solved it so easily, I love it

[arioctober]

This makes me so sad, I have such a different perspective on travel sketchbooks... I look FORWARD to drawing when I travel!! But also I ALWAYS keep one, even when I haven't left my home city in 2 years. I would bring whatever travel sketchbook I was already working on before I left for my vacation. I do also prioritize enjoying myself over drawing, and I take TONS of photographs I can draw from when I get back.

I actually tried doing Inktober while visiting my sick mother-in-law in Oct 2020 (yep pandemic travel... Crazy times) but promptly gave up so I could enjoy being elsewhere and spend time with my MIL. (She's feeling much better now for the record! It's a miracle cause we thought she was gonna die, thus the traveling in the middle of a pandemic.)

This is one of the reasons I don't let art become more than a hobby. If I started doing it for a living I'd start "grinding" and then I'd hate it. I'm sorry grind culture left such a deep impact on your ability to slow down and enjoy things! I struggle with that a bit too, and I have to remind myself of the wisdom that rest is equally important to work and actually makes you more productive.

[Lovely_Rubble]

Chroma Moma video editing skills are getting super good!

[mossnodachi]

Hoo boy, that bit in the middle about not losing your love for art and creating solely as a freelancer who NEEDS to in order to take money hit XD I've been afraid of that ever since I saw it happen while I was in art school.

I do like the notes on hoarding mode, I think everyone forgets a sketchbook doesn't need to just be drawing after drawing. If youve got ticket stubs, tape, funny stickers, printed photos, they're great to help record your travel while not putting so much pressure on yourself to fill EVERY page chock full of drawings.

Banger of a video, seems like it was a fun trip!

[Lobstrique]

so much to think about, as always. appreciate your honesty and the fun bits 😄 I've wanted to fill a similar small sketchbook with memories from a trip but never got to it. and I was pretty devastated about it, too. but usually I travel with people who don't draw and it I don't feel the need to draw when I'm with them. maybe someday I'll go on a sketch tour with someone :) maybe by myself even!

[HumdrumCurio]

When I sketch while traveling it is usually to slow down and really take in the moment. I also enjoy collaging stuff in my sketchbook in the evening or sketching from a reference photo if there isn’t time in the moment. I don’t worry about the blank space at the back because I know I can always glue in other receipts, printed photos, or brochures that I find when unpacking 😊

[blu]

just wanted to say that this is probably my favorite art channel, i just love his art style and the way he approaches things. it always makes me want to go do art myself. thanks for the amazing videos!

[kihei]

i don't usually comment on videos but honestly i'm so glad to have discovered your channel, truly a big inspiration!

[orangejuice]

Bro the transition of you talking about the grind to you taking shots with your friend was SO CLEAN

[thanksforcoming.]

i liked the last part when he cut out those blank pages

[Royl]

Beyond being a fantastic artist you also seem super cool and humble. This content is a joy to watch!

[aog]

I have a travel sketchbook i bring everywhere i want to paint and i do gouache paintings in it and sometimes i dont get to paint on location so i take a picture and paint it later and for me its dope because its like a memory photo book and i get to remember all the places i went