10 ways drawing can relieve stress and inspire wonder

[@calmblueocean1177]

After listening to several of your videos, I decided to switch off my phone after work. I set up a drawing space in my home, ready for me, a new page in my sketchbook open and waiting, beside waiting, neatly lined-up assortment of pens and pencils. The hardest part was that first blank page in my first sketchbook. For that I followed a youtube tutorial. After that I found objects around the house and drew them on other pages. I have learned to love my art-time. Just messin’ around, seeing and sketching shapes. Now time doesn’t seem wasted. I have a momento of each day. Pretty cool. Thanks for the inspiration ❤ love your channel.

[@jeremyscloset]

Hi Danny. The majority of artists out here on KZbin just film their creations and add some music and post. A little chat so.etimes but not much. BUT you......... are like an Art Therapist to be precise. I certainly am glad I came across your channel. I don't watch ALL of the time but that is the thing about your channel..... I can just listen. You help to bring calmness to lives through creation. That is inspiring. Keep up the great work. It's getting dark and cold in Alaska so I'll need your company through this winter. Lol!

[@SketchBookSkool]

Thanks Jeremy. If you enjoy listening, check out my podcast! artforall.buzzsprout.com/share

[@jeremyscloset]

@@SketchBookSkool sounds good 👍 I forgot about those

[@lulumarie7]

@@SketchBookSkool I'm so happy to hear you have a podcast, you have the most soothing voice! I'll definitely be checking that out. Thank you for all the truly awesome content. Your so inspiring and calming at the same time. 💛

[@anniecary51]

After not drawing for many years I started a notebook about a month ago. At first my drawings were reflections of what I did so many years ago. After a month my art has matured. I am committed to drawing each day for two years. Thanks you for your wisdom.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Love that!

[@marypanich9880]

I like to wind down every night by flipping back through my sketchbooks. It reminds, and amazes me how much I have created, good and bad. I learn from each drawing. Thanks so much for all your encouraging words!

[@Hipi]

your videos are always so comforting, thank you!!!

[@burghbrat3319]

Putting it down on paper with my hand, doesn't matter if it's a masterpiece, a sketch or a doodle, or a grocery list, tells my brain, 'this is important, this matters' and so I'm more likely to pay attention. I try things, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't, and if something doesn't work I try again.

[@carlaeskelsen]

I'm a senior and beginner, but so far every drawing tells me, "you can't do this. You are so lame thinking you should try to do this." I'm trying to ignore those rude comments.

[@carlaeskelsen]

You seem very brave to me.

[@nankundawilliambuehner6027]

Good morning Danny! I can't explain how your precise explanations yet simple but meaningful inspirations you put out there in the world. You're such a generous man. I carefully watched this video and I discovered that I have a problem with perfectionism and it has hindered my progress in drawing each time I thin of it. Well, now I think you've insighted on my weakness and I'll change it immediately and I'll not care whether I draw something good or bad. Instead I'll drawing everyday and the future is bright ✌️ Regards to you and your family. I love Mr. Danny!!! For God and my country #Uganda

[@Thesureleague]

I come from a culture where you don’t waste things because we grew up being told “money doesn’t grow on trees” etc. I was wondering why I shy away from keeping a sketch book (i love art, and paint sometimes) for me, I realised, it has to be either something ‘worth doing ’ or nit start at all, so empty canvases stare back …. And that’s why nothing gets started. It’s very frustrating. I think I have serious shortage consciousness. I am not poor and am a pretty good artist, but never experiment. I go for controlled art that I know will turn out fine. Doodling seems to me like waste of paper and ink or pencil. I have never been so aware of my thoughts on this….. and I think k I will start with a little sketch book and a pencil first. Thankyou so much. You helped me see something so clearly in me xx

[@franhodges9959]

Good evening Danny, I had told you before after receiving a weekly essay from you, that you are a bit of a phycologist to me at times, like a counselor speaking to my soul. I appreciate this bonus on top of your great art lessons very much. :) Thanks, Fran

[@antoinettejohnson6251]

Needed to be reminded today... thanks, Danny! Have a beautiful life!

[@SketchBookSkool]

You too!

[@phyllisweaver8911]

I am so glad that I found this website. I have grown so very much just from trying again and seeing the payoff from doing it. I love to know that there are millions of people all around me that are reaching to catch a star with a pencil or paint brush. I can relate to the calmness it creates inside!

[@judyhoomalamalama]

thank u. I Just drew a cup with a face inside . It was like a cup of tea for me. It made me feel good.

[@sharonramsaran2477]

You continue to keep fascinated with art. Thank you. With so much depression and stress and anxiety in the world today I think we all need this. Blessings❤

[@sharonramsaran2477]

Your videos are therapeutic

[@Iknotya]

I never painted or hold a pencil but its the best thing i ever did to start with 🧡🧡🧡

[@anitaharikumar3312]

Thank you for the wisdom it inspired me to think that drawing is not just an art but a stress buster too ...thank you for this realization it got a smile on my face instantly an excitement that I have a way out now... a method to get rid of so many negative thoughts and feelings

[@olderendirt]

All good advice. I'm a kid at heart, but need reminders and expansion of ideas so this was great. Thanks!

[@SketchBookSkool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dennybean4009]

So true. Thank you for this!

[@tothzoliemail]

This vid came just at the right time! I have almost given up on drawing

[@GratefulDeb270]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@carlaeskelsen]

I did my first Thursday morning sketching session with Danny today, and now I'm just bawling all the way through this video. I hope sketching starts relieving stress instead of creating it. I really want to do this. I think I probably just need to go slower than this group moves.

[@dudebro4089]

The videos you make are my relaxation sometimes...

[@SketchBookSkool]

Mine too, Dude Bro.

[@nicdelmundo5687]

this is an amazing list, thank you so much for spreading this truth

[@noamsteinerman]

love your voice, content and wonderful insight on creating art

[@ganeshverma6030]

2:01 I think this is the hidden message behind all his talks.

[@teamirina3587]

nice truth, thanks))

[@laurelb4193]

Ahh thank you nice voice, inspiring me to paint in my sketchbook 💖

[@leighrogers1383]

Wonderfully inspiring 👏

[@Hipi]

YAY!

[@OmegaRainbow]

❤

[@dolores2716]

Wow, you put so much into a short video, and all so true. I don't know if I would have appreciated how true if I had not been drawing for so many years. BTW, thank you - Years ago I came across "Art Before Breakfast" at the library and it changed how I look at drawing. That little book profoundly affected my life.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Oh, good! I'm so glad you liked it, Dolores.

[@OcTog303]

How do I know what to draw. I have a blank mind visually since I hurt my head. I can only copy now. My creativity seems to have left me. But I still want to draw. I just get stuck thinking of things to draw…I have tried drawing google pictures. But it is only as good as you know what to look up. Do people have a method for finding inspiration. Or do you just draw “ cool” things… thanks

[@masterriderca]

here

[@bigblue6917]

Apparently scientists have had trouble defining stress. No one thought to ask a mother of three pre-schoolers trying to prepare the evening meal. Unlike others I never lost touch with my inner child. There is nothing more fun than your inner child. Kids can see the absurdities in life and laugh at them, something adults don't often do. I stopped worrying about what others think a long time ago. For one thing I have to value their opinions for them to be worth listening to. And that means I have to know them and care what they think. And as I usually don't know them then what they think is of little relevance.

[@SketchBookSkool]

I love your POV!

[@teamirina3587]

👍

[@rebelhippy2166]

I been watching your videos a few weeks . So I tried to draw a peach. It was not successful. My eyes and my hands do not speak to each other 🤣.

[@SketchBookSkool]

I'd give the relationship more than just one date.

[@rebelhippy2166]

I will 😊

[@rebelhippy2166]

@@SketchBookSkool so what's wierd is I went back and zoned in on the texture of the peach 🍑. The speckles and shades and the bruise . I sort of worked my way out . I guess I feel like I worked backwards from the details to the basic form. It's still not shaped like a peach but it could be s fruit I suppose. I got the Sketchbook . I'll just see what develops .

[@bobrew461]

i would love to draw more... but i spend too much time watching self help videos like this!