6 ideas to free your sketchbook practice

[@annrubino6252]

Nice ideas for developing a sketchbook habit. Thanks, Jeannine and I really liked the way you handled the small silicone tool.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks, Ann! I love that little silicon tool.

[@cheekyauschick]

"Its really Awful" !! omg you sound just like me, we are too self critical, in truth your work is bloody marvelous, your so clever and even more delightful, because you don't even know it...well done loving your channel...

[@jclosestudio]

Always these self-doubts... Looking back at it I already quite like the sketches now. Thanks so much!

[@susanboyter9034]

I have enjoyed binge watching your thought process and you thoughts of practicing a lot. New sub

[@jclosestudio]

Oh wow, thank you Susan! So happy to hear that. And thanks for subscribing!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Aaah hello bubba❤ Thank you Jeannine more inspiration. I am implementing some of your ideas, this is all great practise for composition study, and colour blending. I seem to be acquiring a lot more sketch books......

[@jclosestudio]

Oh yay, glad you are implementing some of the ideas! I know the acquiring sketchbook problem too well..

[@mariannelindroos8414]

So relaxing and interesting to watch your sketching. I got many ideas of it... Thank you 🐛

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks Marianne! Glad to hear you got lots of ideas from it 😊

[@katelynasmus9404]

I love the thoughtful way you engage with your work. I really enjoy hearing your narration as you explore your art on camera!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much! It also makes me think about it a bit more as I'm talking out loud.

[@susanbaker3078]

Love your sketchbook playfulness! I tend to try too hard to make a painting or a pleasing (to me) piece of artwork. It saps some of my spontaneity, creative freedom, and fun.

[@jclosestudio]

I can relate so much! Hopefully I'll keep up the playfulness

[@sharonclarke1876]

I was just going through my failed paintings wondering what to do with them. Good idea to cut out the parts I like and put them in a sketch book. 😊 thanks

[@jclosestudio]

You are welcome, Sharon 😉 You can also cut out bits and collage them onto greeting cards.

[@Rachelsjourney]

So many great ideas! I love seeing people explore. I want to loosen up with my sketchbooks too. I also recently started an inspiration sketchbook/scrapbook. I had an old stack of cards (old birthday cards, etc.) and images I had printed or torn out of magazines. It's nice to have them all in one place. Thank you for the video!

[@jclosestudio]

Ooh, I like the birthday card idea. Happy exploring!

[@mayetmahulilileilani2501]

I was in a sketch book rut and had stopped using it. This is just what I needed. Thanks!

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic, that's wonderful to hear!

[@GreenSharpieScience]

You can get a bunch of different ‘color shapers’ of various shapes and sizes for pretty cheap if you search for silicone pottery tools you can find lots of options usually for about 5-10 per 5-10$ pack. They won’t have the fancy imprint on the handle or anything but they’re otherwise exactly the same and will give you a much wider range of options to play with. Also, lovely work and thanks for sharing!

[@jclosestudio]

Amazing! What a great tip. That's going on my shopping list. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@laurfincher8137]

I was just going to suggest that and saw it was done. :) Although the handle is going to be different. The one she uses is an artist paint brush handle and the shapers for silicone pottery/clay have shorter and thinner handles.

[@alisonlyons4691]

Yes great tip thank you.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Really enjoyed this video, and all your videos! Soo relaxing and helpful ❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much, that’s wonderful to hear!

[@petergates7962]

I get given sketch books for Christmas and birthdays because I paint they must be useful but I so rarely sketch I have 7 or more not started 😅 . The house is like an art gallery with (currently) 22 paintings and room for a few more in the living room and many more around the house I don't find much time to sketch, but I'm loving your work with so many great ideas.

[@jclosestudio]

I can so relate! I have bought so many sketchbooks that are still waiting to be filled. And I just don't enjoy traditional sketching. out flat is so crowded with paintings that we have to move house now 😄 Hope you find something you enjoy creating in your sketchbooks. And if not, they still look pretty on a shelf 😉

[@barbaracharlton9049]

Great outdoor work. Good limited palette.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@dianegibbs]

These are a fabulous idea for using scraps but also playing!

[@jclosestudio]

Exactly, all these little scraps just accumulate. This is a fun way to give them a second life

[@dianegibbs]

totally agree, it is also easier for me to feel like I can try new things on pieces i already feel are ruined. I can't ruin it anymore. so the permission to play is there. Your work and videos are terrific. thanks for taking the time to share your process and your thoughts!@@jclosestudio

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I'm more than happy to share my process, especially knowing that it inspires others.@@dianegibbs

[@beccogiallo]

It was very enjoyable watching you try so many different moves and marks.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@pengcolima]

Love these kinds of art style , it's freeing ,love your channel

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much!

[@laurfincher8137]

Thank you for sharing. I have been trying to put something in my new sketchbook but the stark white pages of a pretty book have somehow intimidated me. Not going to let it keep doing that. :)

[@jclosestudio]

I love a new sketchbook, but you are right, they are always a little intimidating. Lots of artists also start the first page with colour swatches, which I also find quite effective

[@laurfincher8137]

@@jclosestudio oh yes that would be a good starter page!

[@Magicpoppy]

Great timing😁🌺

[@jclosestudio]

You're welcome 😉

[@AnnetteSurtees]

I love you Jeannine. You are so helpful and your style is calm and. sweet and funny. Thank you for all you do for us. Do you have any paid courses ?

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you, Annette! Not yet, but I’m thinking about creating some in the future. Is there anything in particularly you’d like to learn. What things are you struggling with the most?

[@AnnetteSurtees]

@@jclosestudio Thank you Jeannine. Right now I’m struggling with switching out my marks and patterns. I tend to always drift back to the same brush strokes or marks. It’s hard to break. I’m just starting CVP so hoping this helps but I love your teaching method and painting style so was curious on courses with you. I think if you offered some individual paid courses you would do well. Thanks again. 🙏💕

[@jclosestudio]

@@AnnetteSurtees Thanks for the feedback! I can so relate to getting stuck and creating the same kind of marks over and over. One thing I find that helps is to switch out my tools. You could also get a large sheet of paper and practice some really big marks, and then very small ones to contrast that.

[@AnnetteSurtees]

@@jclosestudio Great suggestion. I’ve now got most of my tools laying in front of me as I paint so I don’t forget! See you’ve helped me already!! And the Big paper is clever too !! Thanks Jeannine. 🤗

[@jclosestudio]

@@AnnetteSurteesFantastic, enjoy!

[@annuschka5345]

❤🙏🏻 nice 😊!!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! 😃

[@annuschka5345]

@@jclosestudio you inspired me to open my sketchbook after a long time ago. I’m very grateful to you for that! 💐❤️💐

[@jclosestudio]

That's so wonderful to hear! makes me very happy ☺ Enjoy playing in your sketchbook! @@annuschka5345

[@rwalton6096]

L❤VE your aesthetic! You make great company in my own studio. Thank you for sharing!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! How wonderful to be able to join your art practice

[@sallyjohnson1566]

I am going to the Minnesota State Fair to meet up with an urban sketch group, talk about awkward with 50k attendees!

[@jclosestudio]

Oh wow, good luck!!

[@michaelgeisert289]

What kind of paint did you premix in the jars?

[@jclosestudio]

It's acrylic paint I had mixed ages ago so unfortunately I don't remember what colours I mixed them from. The beige is quite similar to a buff titanium. The yellow is raw sienna. The acrylic paints are mainly Daler Rowney System 3 acrylics. Hope this helps!

[@michaelgeisert289]

Very nice!! Love the colors. Enjoy watching your vids during lunch, along with some DIY vids. My stuff @neocretion.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I love DIY videos. Have you got any recommendations for channels?

[@michaelgeisert289]

@diydanie @alexandragater @xomacenna @transcendfurniture

[@jclosestudio]

I love @xomacenna.! Will definitely check out the others. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@LCLand]

Great ideas. I’m doing the collage of scraps and note things I liked for later inspiration 🩵😄

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic! Collating is such a good way to get rid of any little scraps that are lying around

[@nona-art-poetry]

Thank you Jeannine for this inspiring video. I’m not good with sketchbooks. I’ve some with few pages used. I prefer loose papers which I can classify and stock easily, besides easy drying. This was one of reasons that , I never considered myself a real artist 😅. However, I love your sketchbook of colors mixing. It is an excellent way to keep track of own experiments. I’ll try to have one . Thank you again

[@jclosestudio]

You are most welcome! I'm so glad to hear it has inspired you to create your own colour mixing sketchbook. Funny how we always have these limiting beliefs that we are not a proper artist. Sketchbooks are definitely very useful, but they don't have to be part of your practice to call yourself an artist. Everyone's practice is different!

[@nona-art-poetry]

I totally agree with you. I think the main reason to self doubt that I didn't follow academic study of Art. But I believe that practicing is the only way forward. I love your videos and methods. You show patience and great attention to details. Keep the great energy you have :)@@jclosestudio