How a sketchbook can change your life: Uncover the Secrets Artists Swear By

Sketchbook art is the core of what makes Sketchbook Skool different from any other online art resource. In this video, founder and author Danny Gregory explains the power of this simple idea to let you finally embrace your creativity and build it into your everyday life.

[temitopeoluwaseun]

100% agree with you. I started drawing and painting to manage my anxiety and depression and kept getting better at it now every time I stare at anything and anyone all I see is beauty and colors and how I want to capture those shadows and lights. Really helps me relax without judgement

[absolute_whimsical]

It’s never too late to start drawing, this guy is the perfect example

[Luizgxa]

I gotta say, I've watched a LOT of videos about art. They are all pretty good, with techniques and study routines, but when you said that art does not need to be an event, but rather a part of the day, that unlocked something in me that none of those other videos could.
I'm deeply thankful for those words, thanks for inspiring me to draw a little more everyday :3

[MelissaSz]

I bought a sketchbook about two years ago and never touched it. I was always thinking I have to learn to draw BEFORE I'm allowed to use it. Which doesn't make much sense. But I was honestly afraid of making a whole sketchbook filled with "bad" drawings and that I would hate it. After watching your video, I took out that sketchbook and made my first drawing/writing in it. Your words were honestly so inspiring and soothing my anxiety about being "good" at drawing, especially when it comes to my first personal sketchbook. I can't wait to fill more pages and learn to express myself in it. Thank you so much for giving me this boost of positivity!

[enrovi]

The part where you talked about the sketchbook being authentic really hit home to me, as someone who had always struggled with perfectionism. My art doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't have to be anything. What matters is I enjoy creating it. Thank you for such a beautiful video.

[TheGogilily]

I am on a 365 drawing challenge, that decision made me feel everything and today is 182nd day. Just as you said, small but radical changes happened in me, I feel different, my confidence is way more objective, I no longer talkdown to myself as much, unlocked a discipline I tought I could never have. Thank you for this video ✨❤️

[anthonyo.thector]

"drawing and painting can reduce stress and increase your happiness." You got me right there.I'm sold. I'm gonna start today. Thanks.

[lidiaadobato]

You can have a similar experience by writing about anything, just carrying a notebook with you and writing down anything that you think or hear or see. Lydia Davis wrote about a group of cows which she watched move around in a neibouring field during two years. And her description linked to her thoughts about those cows is incredibly interesting. She carries a notebook with her and makes notes of everything that calls her attention. Then from those pieces she may eventually write a short story or another text. It's the same with drawing. and painting, a journey of discovery. This talk is most inspiring.

[tatianaabramovskaya]

I opened this video to have a quick look and to leave in disdain: "another sketchbook preacher". I ended up with tears in my eyes. Because it speaks my language. Because it's true. Every word of it. If somebody had encouraged me to have a sketchbook when I was a kid wasting my time on sessions in preparatory art school, I could have been Kentaro Miura today. Ok, not Miura, but quite a decent comic artist. I lOved to sketch. Art school killed it completely. Probably it was not bad, it just was not my thing. It bored me to death. In return all my personal sketching was sneered at by all the adults, it was a "waste of time" and a "distraction from serious and important things", it was not a profession and hardly an occupation. Thank you, sir. This is indeed a very useful video. Can set on a right track a lost soul. Truly inspiring.

[craving_artist_tee]

I have depression and anxiety very bad so I started back drawing last year. Drawing just helps me cope with things. Thank you so much for this video ❤️

[jamieluce]

Anything is better than social media habit. Stare at a book, make some art! Yes!

[earlworth]

I used to draw as a kid, but had shelved it as a hobby, and now in my 30s figured I would never do it again. This video popped up on my recommendeds one day, and I can say thanks to it and several of your other videos, I was inspired to buy a sketchbook and start again, for that I'm very grateful! :)

[Cozysoloplayer]

“But the most important thing to put on your sketchbook is YOU” thank you so much for those words! This is one of the most inspirational art videos I’ve seen ❤️😭

[melissa]

Sir, thank you. Making art was a huge part of my childhood up until I was 16. It was my heart. And I put it away while pursuing my academic endeavours. As its nearly 2024, I was considering going back to it in the New Year but was a bit hesitant as I had a major case of art block and was nervous about being rusty after all these years. But this video really touched me and reminded me of why I loved it so much as a kid, so I'm going to give it a go! Thank you

[LWalkerbCretiv]

This is brilliant. I work as an Art Therapist and mental health counsellor. I really appreciate the way you emphasize that the sketchbook is a safe and personal haven. The folks I work with are often incredibly wise and also traumatized. This is so encouraging. Thank you so much!

[bukowski]

Crazy to read all these comments about folks stopping creative art when they’re „adults“ cuz for me it’s the same. Perfection in my head destroyed my wish to create, bc I’m afraid it would be ugly. It’s miserable. But you are SO RIGHT, it’s for no one but FOR ME. I gotta treat it like my diary now and start over again - you’re a great life teacher ! ❤

[krzywawoda]

I started drawing a few weeks ago, I'm using a pen and notebook, it's really a lot of fun. I want to illustrate and publish a children's book, it will be a gift for my nephew and niece. I'm over 40 and I've never drawn, keep your fingers crossed;)

[chelseaclerke]

I very much agree, my favourite part is how he described how working with low cost paper or even supplies in a sketchbook can allow you to feel free to experiment without risk. Some of the best paintings I've done have been in sketchbooks or on cheap paper because I don't feel any pressure not to mess up. I also believe it is important to practice your medium or mediums every single day to grow your skills and also as a sort of self care routine.

[BrownestKoala]

I experience the anxiety over my abilities every time I THINK about creating "art". At 63, your short video has inspired me to just get on with it and forget what even I think of the results. I'll just aim to improve. There's a lot of life to live yet. Thanks Danny

[CindyDaejeon]

This is such a good message to combat modern life depression and phone addiction. Awsome video! I teach 10th grade physics. I can't wait to share this video with my students.