Conquering My Sketchbook Fear

[@craftedbycolette]

"Maybe sketch pages don't need to be something challenging, or something with a lot of depth or meaning. Maybe they can just be something that makes my eyes happy to look at" That is an awesome quote!

[@Brooke-xh8bi]

I also have a fear of sketchbooks! Sometimes I’ll do sort of a scrapbook style where I draw on random pieces of paper and glue them into a sketchbook, and honestly it looks pretty cool in the end

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thats a great idea!

[@CourageousPainting]

Ah it’s my video lol. Thank you for the shoutout. I enjoyed this video so much. It’s fun watching you create something more complex each time. Idk how I’ve never heard of a leaf sheep. Your drawings are so cute. 🥰 I love how we all inspire each other. 💜💜💜

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Yes! I was channeling my Courageous Rose.

[@MistyFunderburk]

Yall all incourage me but i just need to believe in myself and do it...THANK YOU!!

[@user-tp6ud2gf9t]

Love this!

[@kimieatsu]

Hey Rose! I’m also scared of sketchbooks even though they are meant for experimentation. I’m happy you’re trying it out and conquering your fears.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you so much. 🥰

[@user-nz7vm5vd6o]

🩷💕🩷💕🩷 I love listening to you. You speak so clear and you pronounce every word perfectly. you rock

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Aw, thank you.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

That was a fun video!! 😊 Glad you were able to overcome your fear... And super glad you introduced all of us to a leaf sheep!! I never knew.... He's super cute!! 💕😊

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melindarivera6598]

3:34 your feeling about sketchbooks is a very common thing. I feel the same way! As well as about some of my art supplies. I feel like I wont be able to do them justice and I’ll waste them. Lol

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Yes! Exactly. Like I'm not worthy yet of expensive items

[@user-nz7vm5vd6o]

I feel the fear when I take out my sketch. This video is great thanks for sharing.

[@HeroicLeigh]

I know this fear as well. I'm finally conquering one (I too have a ton of sketchbooks untouched!). I do appreciate more and more creators are showing their REAL sketchbooks and not just their finished perfect pretty images.

[@ChristyH-B]

Drawing drips always amuses me as I usually try and avoid drios when I'm actually painting. They look fabulous. A good third of my sketchbook is just for things that my eyes love. I struggle a lot with butterflies so your struggle with butterfly one was very familiar. I don't know why. I adore butterfly two but my favourite is your glorious green beetle! Despite not meeting your vision the stars of the show are definitely your sea slugs. Glorious! I hope you fall in love with sketchbooks. I find mine so freeing and they help declutter my mind. I have one that I call my scribble book that I often use when I'm trying out something new or just need to see pretty colours or get the tactile sensation of a paintbrush without any reason behind it.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

I'm definitely in "like" with my sketchbook much more. Especially so I can get some of these "inspiration" photos out of my phone, lol

[@ChristyH-B]

@@RoseRequinCrafts omg! Yes! For every picture I use in my art two more take their place. It's like magic!

[@elizabethtruett9413]

I agree about the sketchbook fears. What if I ruin it with my crap drawing?! 😂 Another sketchbook idea could be choosing one character or animal, and drawing it with several different media.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thats a very good idea! I have such a list going now. Its so exciting!

[@bluedollar5423]

Hi Rose!! I love your art style. I had a little black and white dog a few years ago that we called a "cow deer." He had the look of a cow but the excited jumps and kicks of a deer. I'd love to see a cross between the two.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Aww he sounds adorable! I will definitely add that to my list. 😊

[@aussiecrafter]

The sea slugs/sheep are so damn adorable. Definitely keep drawing them. I can see you characterising one and naming it. 😊

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

For sure. 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

My biggest fear of sketchbooks comes with the first page, I often leave it right till the very end to avoid it 👀😭

[@Taracinablue]

I feel ya. You know, a tip I've heard for sketchbooks is to designate a category or style for each one. Like, one is for cutesy cartoony critters. Another is for drawing people. Etc. And then something I've done is when I watch a sketchbook ideas video, I write down the ones that sound interesting to me on scrap paper and tape it inside the front cover of my current sketchbook =) The bugs are cool, and those leaf sheep and the... sea fairies? sea hedgehog? are adorable =)

[@JayofallTrades]

A new sketchbook is always the difficult. I am the same way I always rip pages out. However the purpose of a sketchbook is for sketches and ideas. You can do anything and just trust the process of creating and not worry about it looking perfect. Its like the rough draft of a novel, you go through many versions before have the final draft. I really love watching you go out of your comfort zone and try something different and just enjoy creating.

[@alexyssaubrie1606]

I thought this was gonna be you literally drawing your fears but this was way better

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

😆

[@thoughtfulwatcher]

There was an old Star Trek Next Gen episode where a pre-teen boy was given amazing art tools. He created a beautiful wood dolphin but said: "It's not as good as the one in my head." You can love your art but I'd say that's really common. Most artists don't suffer an over abundance of hubris. Usually it's the opposite, but the rare time I met one, their art was mediocre. They thought it was amazing - wouldn't change anything - perfection. It's you striving to make it better, working toward it being like your idea which is making you grow. And that's part of what makes you a great artist.

[@daliacat3396]

Bug page was my favorite, but really everything was incredibly cute

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@SinCityYetiArt]

Look at your nails! I love them! 🤩 Also that bug page! It's my favorite! 😁

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you so much! I'm fighting the urge to get heavily back into nail art. Like I have time for that....

[@SinCityYetiArt]

@@RoseRequinCrafts just do them when you want, so it's like a little bonus extra artsy bling in your videos. No pressure and then it's a fun surprise, like today, when you do it. 😁

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

But I ALWAYS want 🤣

[@SinCityYetiArt]

@@RoseRequinCrafts do a video of painting some of your characters on your nails. That way you can do it and make it artsy. 🤣

[@Katartillustrations]

Oh I love the first page I’m so glad you left it as it was! I am absolutely terrible at doing that, I always overwork everything 🙄

[@PurpleWillowArts]

Great job starting a sketchbook! It’s so intimidating to start. I almost always leave page 1 blank until I have something I really want to put there, and you chose the perfect first page with the colors. I LOVED the butterflies and cicada/beetle page and the sea creatures. They really are adorable!!!! 💜💜💜

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

You do such beautiful zen tangle art. You must have loads of sketchbooks full.

[@PurpleWillowArts]

@@RoseRequinCrafts thank you. You are too kind. I have a few. But I also have like three I’m working in with different things - like one is specifically for zentangles and one for painting etc. 😀💜

[@bycreativepaula]

You did amazing! Way to face your fear and crush it!❤

[@SinCityYetiArt]

You all are so sneaky sneaky! I love it! 😂

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

😆

[@danamummabear9799]

The first page makes me happy because it makes me think of a bunch of balloons 🎈

[@skyweli]

Your drawings turned out so good ! I especially like the bug page with the cicada. I'd love to watch more sketchbook videos like this :3

[@artwithashleighmonet]

Girl... I love the bugs! Especially that beetle! I think there's this weird pressure on here to make sketchbooks look super nice and aesthetic. Mine is literally chaos. Hahahaha.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Its the same with planners. People do these cool spreads with stickers and cute lettering and mine is a scribbled mess with full months skipped.

[@artwithashleighmonet]

@@RoseRequinCrafts YES! I was definitely considering starting up a bullet journal for organization, but then realized I'd spend more time designing it than using it.

[@Alice-yq6yy]

Congrats on finally starting a sketch book! If you are afraid of ruining it, just buy a cheap and ugly one. You can always decorate it later if that helps. Also, using a sketchbook with that ring spine (don't know what it's called) you can simply rip out the page if you actually hate it. So don't stress too much about it. Hope that helps 💙

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you

[@chamileeon]

Since you like drawing cute sea slugs, I suggest the sea bunny!

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Yes! He's so cute!

[@tmntleo]

My friend had a fear of sketchbooks but would keep buying them, so I suggested she themed them to different things to help organise all the ideas she had. She said it worked a treat so I'm suggesting it to you now

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

That IS a good idea. I will have to try that.

[@tracybowling1156]

Hey Rose! I am so glad you conquered your fear of sketch books with bugs. I love bugs. I'm not even afraid of them anymore. I also love sea slugs! They are called nudibranchs. The branch rhymes with Bank. Isn't that a wonderful word? Like sobriquet is French for nicknames. I love giving everyone a nickname! This is all besides the point. Which is I really enjoyed watching you draw. It's the most relaxing part of my weekend. Unfortunately, I don't have any fancy terms for Rose is relaxing. But, you've just earned your sobriquet: Relaxing Rose. Don't hate me. Lol

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Lol, that's adorable though. When I became a preschool teacher I forced myself to get over my fear of bugs so that I could teach the kids not to be scared or to just smash every single bug they see. The only thing I can't bring myself to hold is a spider. *shudders*

[@jessomint]

You did such a good job! I'd love to see more sketchbook vids from you! Maybe just do a spread (or page) at a time with a theme like you did with the bugs, so it's less stressful. You could even randomly generate a theme.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Ooh, I do love a random generator.

[@raheelazam6385]

Awesome work💞💖💞❤💛❤❤💛❤💜❤💜❤💜❤❤💞❤💞

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edc9864]

Yes! Really nice job! As mira always says, have grace with yourself. I know we are our own worst critics but i think you did pretty well for a start!❤

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Thank you!

[@mostlyghostey]

If you think the endless possibilities of a sketchbook is scary, the endless possibilities of digital art are more so. Imagine having the power to change every part of a drawing until it was perfect. You would spend HOURS on each piece.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Oh no......

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

I loved all of the pages!! 💞 It's so colorful!! 🌈 That leaf slug is adorable, as is the unicorn one!! 🥰 I'm not a huge fan of bugs, but I love butterflies!! 🦋 I really like all of your butterflies and bugs!! 🪲 They are lovely!! 😊 I'm all for 9 metallic markers!! ✨️ After all, glitter and metallic are best friends!! 😅😂

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

True, but if they were glitter markers I would DEFINITELY need 9 of them!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@RoseRequinCrafts Totally!! 🥰 A whole set, please!! 👍

[@melindarivera6598]

Missing you this Sunday! Hope you are well!

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

I'm well! Just editing this video that took longer than I planned for. 😬

[@cherachapin3826]

That leaf sheep is so adorable. I love that other one too, but not going to pretend I remember the name 😂 Have you seen a nudibranch? I love those sea slugs! So stinking cute❤

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Lol, I can't even pronounce the other one. I have looked up so many sea slugs since I posted. 🤣

[@annlarimer9658]

These are heckin cool! Wondering about paint marker or gel pen on black paper for sea friends.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Ooh, that would be a good idea. I do have a blank black paper sketchbook that I've of course been too scared to use.

[@annlarimer9658]

Same. Actually it's more like I remember it exists when I'm on the bus. "Yeah, I should get that ouPOTHOLE!"

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

@@annlarimer9658 🤣

[@carrie4910]

I love the little leaf sheep! I have him as my screen saver ❤ Have you seen the sea bunny?

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Yes! He's cute too. How did I not know sea slugs are so cute?

[@carrie4910]

@@RoseRequinCrafts Right?!?!

[@themarinebiologist1996]

Could not agree more! There also is one that looks like a small hedgehog (called the common grey sea slug)

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Whoever named him was a little salty....

[@MistyFunderburk]

I absolutely got into this video i dared anyone in my house to bug me while i was in the zone....i completely relate with you on all things sketchbook....i have a folder i keep all my art in from printer paper...i call that "my sketchbook" i do have a ohuhu marker book i swore i was gonna fill and break into but i only put absolutely perfect art work into it im scared to mess it up i love the honesty and bravery in this video your bug and slug pages are great you had me rolling wuth you BUTT-erfly that doeant belong. And i totaly get what you were saying about the watercolor look and wanting a picture to look as you want it and keep trying til you reach that vision....i would like seeing a watercolor picture video....i think i may pull my book out and put something in it...i always watch sketchbook videos but never do nothing with it because im so afraid of destroying but with so many of my faves throwing out these videos lately i think you just pushed the encouragement ober the edge so imma do it i think 😂 THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO OF ART AND ENCOURAGEMENT

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

You can do it! That's exactly how I felt that it had to be perfect, but that first simple little drippy page really helped to break into it and not be as scared

[@MistyFunderburk]

Have one question was watching this video one more time and noticed when your doing the butterfly picture you have a plate and utensil emoji pop up opposite of the butterfly pic....just curious what that was for did i miss something

[@wendiharkness407]

You did an awesome job overcoming your anxiety and using you sketchbook. Everything came out so good....even the butterfly you hate is cute! 😜😜❤❤

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Aww thank you! I had such a good time. 🥰

[@AshleyNebs]

I'm the same way with journals/notebooks. But I will start one, fill in a few pages, and never open it again. Then buy a new one or six. I love the bugs! The cicada is incredible. You should try sharpie's new paint markers they are soooo smooth. And don't need to be activated. Only bummer is they are all pastel.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Yes! I have sooooooooo many blank notebooks. Back to school time is dangerous for me at the store. And I just got the Sharpie paint markers in the mail yesterday. 😉

[@AshleyNebs]

@@RoseRequinCraftsI know I'm itching to buy some notebooks. Great minds think alike with the sharpies. Mine got "lost" according to Amazon so I had to reorder, did you steal them 😂

[@strelitzia_arts]

Beautiful ❤

[@RenaeC86]

I am exactly the same with sketchbooks and journals. I have so many that I haven’t started because I too am scared to “ruin” them 😂. But this video gave me some confidence to just give it a try 😊 The Leaf Sheep is sooo adorable! I love your versions but I can relate to something not being quite right but being unable to put my finger on. Looking at the reference image, it looks both a little translucent and metallic to me with a glow around the leaf. Maybe watercolours would get that effect - i know you can get metallic watercolours too, that could be fun to add a very watered down metallic sheen to it. I also wonder if working on black paper instead of white would help?

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Ooooh, all great ideas. I know what you mean about that glowy edge of the leaf. One of the coolest parts!

[@Jane_H]

I was wondering how you would handle the little white cactus spines. I was thinking white gel pen. But acrylic and pencil is a great solution too and definitely seems more your style.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

If I had drawn it earlier I might have, but towards the end I was getting worn out.

[@sunnymeowcat]

ooh ya

[@I_am_Irisarc]

I love that beetle, too! I had an idea when you turned to the next page after you had finished the "bug" page. On the opposite side of that page, some of the colors had really bled through. It was pretty in a different way from the first side. I thought it might be fun/cool to do something with those bleed-throughs. What do YOU think? 😉

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Ooh, yeah. That is an idea. It was weird which colors decided to bleed thru and which didn't.

[@jmsl_910]

i bought small sketch pads (4x6, flip top) and find them much easier to approach

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

That's a great idea!

[@jmsl_910]

pro-tip: skip the first few pages! just leave them & the "pressure" behind

[@mirandaperkins3244]

I have a sea slug tattoo 😊

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

😮🤯

[@rococogoth]

I have like 10 half-filled sketchbooks, all with awful drawings in them. They're fun to look at ten years down the line and go "Oh, I remember when I drew that! ...Yeesh, I was bad then."

[@rococogoth]

...I also thought sketchbooks were for practicing and improving art, not to hold anything fancy or special. I always use them for my giant mistakes and experiments.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Logically, I know thats what they're for, but you can't convince my brain. Its the same reason I could never keep a diary cuz I'd go back and cringe at what I wrote and rip it out. Even tho a diary is only for me!

[@rococogoth]

@@RoseRequinCrafts ...Okay a diary I totally get, I write about 5 pages TOPS before I get bored, and when I go back to it, I cringe and toss it or rip the pages out. xD

[@ronni.cats67]

♥️♥️♥️

[@lozantoninocreations]

"Rep was a Butthead" 😂 I think a lot of people have the same fear and also do the same thing and buy a new one, thinking it will be the one. I am like that and I keep looing at the new Ohuhu bleedproof one and want it, yet I have the old Ohuhu marker sketchbook, which isn't even 10% full. Why do I need bleedproof when I can't even fill the pages I have now? Spoiler alert, I will totally get one soon anyway 😝

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

Oh, the amount of sketchbooks I have that I have never touched and I still have MANY in my wishlist. And if it has a cute cover, I have NO willpower.

[@lozantoninocreations]

@@RoseRequinCrafts I remember buying a grey paper one as they were popular and I've only used a couple of pages and I've never really done anything with it, that you couldn't use white paper for. Yet I few months back, I kept seeing people use the tan ones and started looking at prices. Why on earth so I need tan paper? Also why do I have pencils on my Amazon wishlist when I already have so many kinds and many I don't use? It is a mystery 🤣

[@taylorharvey3980]

theres another sea slug i want you to look at bc hes also cute he's black and white and looks like a rabbit

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

A sea bunny? Someone else mentioned those. They are so cute too!

[@violetbee2857]

❤

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

Why dont the butterflies have appendages tho

[@AshleyNebs]

OMG SECOND COMMENT BUT I HAVE A TATTOO OF A LEAFY SHEEP SEA SLUG!!!!! Her name is Astrid!

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

What?!? That's a crazy coincidence that I just discovered them. I also like that your tattoo has a name. One of my students named my shark tattoo, Jerry.

[@AshleyNebs]

@@RoseRequinCraftsbuild a bear just put out a limited time sea slug also. I had no idea anyone else knew about them minus a few pics online. I say we are ahead of the trend 😂 Jerry is a good shark name.

[@ttijana]

Hey maybe I missed something but what was with the 🍽 in the left corner for a moment?

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

😉 It's part of scavenger hunt for another creator.

[@sunnymeowcat]

🙂😎😆🤔

[@TealCheetah]

beetle needs cut out and put on the wall, imo

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

🥰

[@sierradanielleAK]

Ma’am are you wearing crackle nail polish? We like whatever you do for videos or we wouldn’t be here. Even bigger channels like Minori talk about feeling insecure.

[@RoseRequinCrafts]

The black nail polish is actually from a nail stamping plate a subscriber sent to me