filling a sketchbook in a week | gouache 🌸 letting go of perfectionism

Grab your sketchbook and paint with me!!
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✦ the sketchbook I'm using: Hahnemühle The ZigZag Book bit.ly/3Wgzfrn
another accordion sketchbook option (slightly cheaper right now): Etchr Accordion Sketchbook bit.ly/3ZJv22i
✦ Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes and Sets bit.ly/3MmyFoo
✦ Miya Himi Jelly Gouache amzn.to/3QP4NTT
✦ Holbein Artists' Gouache bit.ly/3gTjjwx
✦ Winsor and Newton Designer Gouache Set bit.ly/3VtkCRS
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[@Galaxara]

These are AMAZING. I rarely see artists brave enough to show things they are unsatisfied with. Kudos!!! Also love seeing you not being afraid to paint on the bent part of the paper. I feel it makes everything more dynamic!!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words :)

[@TT-fn1xb]

Kinda nice to be here before your channel completely blows up. You're a wonderful artist.

[@sofiapavanmacias]

This is so lovely, thank you so much 🥰

[@davidsim6906]

I really enjoyed your paintings. I think if they taught gouache painting to kids at school, then the world would be a happier place.

[@ChantelleArts]

Wow 😍 all these paintings look so incredible seeing them together in an accordion sketchbook ✨

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much, loved using this sketchbook because I could see everything as i painted 😄

[@o0mew0o]

These are so beautiful!! I love how you changed the style of the orange painting. I don't have balls to do that. I also completely understand the point about loving colors. It's hard for me to stick to a limited palette as well!!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much :) it is so hard to stick to a limited palette 😅

[@KPEN72]

I love the little pigeons in love!!! They’re so cute and wholesome ❤❤❤

[@k_drawing]

It is like the stream of unconsciousness. Random ideas flow.. when you filled the last blank on the paper, I felt accomplished as well 😊👍

[@fvcknoah5119]

This is soo inspiring when having an art block!Thank you so much Sofia!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

yay! glad it helped :)

[@creativelychrissy]

I loved watching this video, seeing your art and hearing your commentary. I actually really liked the cloud painting, but I do understand the frustration of something in your mind not showing up on the page. When it comes to not wanting to paint or draw, I also experience that at times, and sometimes, I do push through it and find myself wondering why I felt that way in the first place because I start to enjoy what I'm creating in that moment. But other times, my brain-to-paper channel is just blocked, and when that occurs, I sometimes decide it is time to walk away for a little bit. You did what you set out to do, though! Amazing work!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you for your insight ❤️ I love hearing how other artists feel and approach their creative process! Yes, sometimes it's walking away, other times it's pushing through!!

[@DrCalyn]

So relaxing. Your sketchbook is absolutely beautiful!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much!! :)

[@ladybirdbrig]

I watched all the way to the end. I loved the fact you didn't just stick to one thing. You just went with the flow. It was a lovely experiment to see unfold. Well done. It's a beautiful journal.

[@Blick_Art]

Great work ethic! Doing some drawing and painting every day, even for just a few minutes at a time, really pays off in improved skills, but it's also a great self-care exercise. We agree also that frequent practice helps internalize forms and subjects so that eventually we become less dependent on reference. Nice!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thanks so much Blick 🥰 Yes to art being self-care for sure!!

[@xRiriRebel]

This turned out so cool! I especially love the pigeons and the chili heart 🥰

[@faevynn2889]

i actually really liked the clouds..but i understand perfectly how you feel..i always feel the same too

[@angiekaye5291]

So so beautiful! I am working on monochromatic illustrations, and this helped inspire me so much ❤ I really appreciate not only your art, but your positive words, music and thoughts!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you for this lovely comment Angie 🥰 Yess, I love how monochromatic studies look!

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

I feel like each painting was a little masterpiece! Really beautiful work. I’m also a big lover of color, I’m a real rainbow chaser and keep trying to limit my palate but then I want to bring all the colors in (I can’t help myself😅)

[@carolinependleton8445]

The clouds were really good honestly...

[@jessicamaisonet917]

Love the fact that you used jelly gouache instead of the really expensive jelly gouache I feel like I need more videos using the jelly paint so that I can learn more how to use my large set of jelly gouache paints. ❤😊 love these beautiful paintings 😍

[@QUEEN054DIAMOND]

どの絵も素敵ですが特に鳩の絵(5:47)が特に好き。 どの絵も鮮やかで丁寧な色使いとコントラストによる陰影でリアリティとイラストっぽさ、両方感じられて好きです。(リアルすぎずイラストっぽすぎない)

[@hollyhernandez5796]

Very interesting, the clouds was one of my favorites. It is very dramatic almost theatrical. Loved it.

[@timblighton6216]

Congrats on getting back to the art. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@TheDottingCenter]

What a stunning piece of work! I just stumbled on this video and I’m so glad I did. You’re such a talented painter. Thanks for sharing!

[@juliabazanska]

I'm doing this with a "traditional" sketchbook as a way to ease into 2023! Letting go of getting things "just right" and not to scrap pics you're not happy with can be such a challenge 😭 Yours looks amazing, keep up the good work!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Love this! Good luck 😊

[@MiserableSpice]

So inspiring. I'm thinking of making February "experiment month" as I'm a bit stuck on comfort zone stuff. Thanks for sharing this process.

[@danasa4994]

Good luck!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

love this!!!

[@veikksandy6865]

Feel relaxed and released😄THANK YOU!

[@a.j.o.y.c.e]

Girl, love this, all of it

[@aquarelle_facile]

I love it, these are beautiful !

[@ew1172]

I love all of these

[@sunside7]

Your sketchbook is beautiful! You're so talented. ❤️

[@sophievonobernitz2175]

That made me feel so calm, thank you!❤🌟

[@pastichehaus]

Absolutely stunning. ❤

[@YuanQ]

This was so beautiful!

[@amirahp1690]

The pigeons are so adorable! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@laurak5196]

Omg your work is so beautiful.

[@prosper624]

Goodness gracious, these are amazing!

[@nataliearena2241]

So very glad you share! Inspiring

[@Sama.ahmed355]

Wowww 🥰🥹 in love with your paintings ❤

[@adarfrida]

Love how this turned out! Great job!

[@jelenalav6781]

Loved watching this video, thanks! 😊

[@rrichardson340]

Beautiful work..I love this

[@Shruti-dd6uy]

This was really inspiring to watch!😍 Love your work!

[@rubinaimran1486]

Absolutely amazing 👏

[@ivyscassette536]

Such an inspiring idea 😍 I loved your art and the narration was so interesting and to the point ✨

[@avi.chan23]

I really like your sketchbook and the results. ❤️❤️

[@jekalambert9412]

I LOVED watching you paint! Thanks for sharing your amazing art!

[@katscoffin]

Your art is so beautiful🖤🖤

[@crayon_sunset]

I loved every second of this video. Keep up the good work. Very inspiring

[@LisaSonora]

Thank you for so generously sharing your process and takeaways! I just love your painting style!

[@prexytheartist]

Your monochromatic paintings are so good! 💗

[@beverleydeeming4427]

"I want to use all the colours" hahaha - that's me! God I love watching you paint. It's almost 11pm here in Oz and this is the perfect end to the day. Thank you x

[@sofiapavanmacias]

it's so hard to use a limited palette 😅 thank you for your lovely words!! ❤️

[@ironandashstudio]

Just lovely!

[@HozDraws]

Lovely selection of paintings!

[@Asrinarts]

All paintings are soo beautiful 😍 I love the monochromatic portrait 💕

[@jasminlautenschleger9516]

Soo pretty!

[@cabbagechronicles9010]

Those arils are amazingly accurate! very inspired 🫧

[@uteborchert3194]

fantastic I love your art

[@applepie9937]

This is so inspiring! I love to see timelapse of traditional art. I always feel like i am learning a little bit.Thank you for sharing!

[@elvisselenita3098]

You are amazing and inspiring. Thanks, sister❤️

[@biancadallaire379]

I love your authenticity and I find you courageous!

[@BaileytheIllustrator]

Ahhh dudddeee I LOVE your vibe. Your my new favourite channel 🥰

[@stellarsyd]

Yes let go of perfectionism is such a good message ♥️

[@jamiecee4960]

Some pretty little paintings there. ❤❤❤

[@xdaiart]

Such an inspiring video, well done !

[@grounded4845]

Dope paintings!

[@tiki546]

i love this video and i love your style!!! something i am trying to do is daily art, no matter if that is big or small, perfect or not. this video was inspiring

[@Victoria-ql6vz]

Hi! I just found your channel and I love your videos and your joy of painting!

[@paigel8777]

All of these were amazing and your commentary is so interesting. Instant subscribe

[@artistmcbrown98902]

Of course I watched till the end. Both, my wife and I thought you are a very talented Artist. Loved your monochromatic portraits too.

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@saskia9973]

just discovered your channel, love your artwork, you are so talented ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@jeremysmith9694]

It's the middle of the night and I just watched this whole video. It was nice and calming. You're so good. I actually like the clouds. It looks great. You're amazing

[@mardiary]

WOW i love it !

[@sweetsincerely]

This was really inspirational. Even the ones you didn’t like, they all seemed to be good in the grand scheme of the book. Good job!

[@luisocon1989]

You are so talented! I am so far just painting geometry shapes in my sketchbook.

[@ArtyFieldTrips]

Gorgeous sketchbook! I want to get me one like that and try it!

[@milenamarcocci6320]

Your very good at painting. And i love the way you paint. 😍😍😍bravissima

[@Designcocktail]

Really lovely. I think the pigeons are my favorite

[@mahitatazmeen2291]

Your illustrations are breathtaking! Seeing you paint makes me very calm and satisfied, it doesn't matter if the painting is perfect or not. Also, I can relate to letting go of trying to find the perfect reference. Now I use multiple references for certain details and I'm trying to grow my own style. This is only the first video I've seen from your channel, but I know you'll be a great inspiration for me ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰❤️

[@Avapxia96]

i love everything about this! I wish I could see the references too, to understand the process of how you "adapt" them into your style. however the sketchbook is adorable and the illustrations are amazing!

[@cmondya4919]

I find it incredible

[@ironichamster8197]

This was a really cool video to watch! Your painting style is so beautifu

[@sofiapavanmacias]

really appreciate that, thank you!!

[@violettaray3847]

Great!! Thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤️

[@lisaspears8974]

Wow you're art is fantastic! I'm sitting here with my first set of gouache wondering where to start. One day hopefully I'll have such talent.

[@lyssasletters3232]

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@lil_sunny]

Videos like that make me so inspired 😻

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Yay! Love it ❤️

[@darerfolg]

Wow such inspiration for me ❤ thank you!

[@indiomara]

I love every single one of them!!! And your honesty about your journey 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much!! ❤️

[@starshaped73]

Beautiful work. I like your cloud painting. It looks a lot like sunrise in Kauai

[@mienmiennn]

Thank you so much for sharing i love it

[@steppingbackwards]

These are awesome

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

All your painting came together so nicely I gave love them 😍 you earned a new friend 👍♥️

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

👍♥️

[@fuzzydragons]

your blue kingfisher looks great😀 good job with the working on the sketchbook

[@Retro-love-]

Wow these are beautiful and I love the clouds!! Amazing and inspiring work. I also love the Studio Ghibli one too (pronounced like Jib and not gib ) the Joker painting is an incredible likeness! Thank you so much for inspiring me to paint more 😊

[@user-qf9vh2bh2w]

revisiting these to start my day well ....so amazing and breathtaking

[@sofiapavanmacias]

ily 🥰

[@oneinathousand2156]

Those birds are so pretty!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you!! ❤️

[@OscarLopez-fx9nt]

Wow, just wow! This is so interesting to see. The process, the feeling, the honesty, it makes me see art and paintings in a totally new and more appreciative way. Thanks for making this video, I learned so much. 👏🏼

[@sofiapavanmacias]

you're the cutest, ily thank you!! 🥰❤️😘

[@Abby_W]

I really love your insight and transparency. Thank you for sharing your journey through this sketchbook and inspiring me to not be a perfectionist when it comes to my art. I'm so glad you pushed through the hard days to make such lovely paintings!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you for your lovely words 🥰

[@ainatchoshanova6487]

This video was so satisfying to watch! I’m just getting into learning to properly sketch and paint. This idea of filling up a sketchbook and not worrying about it being perfect is great. Also your illustrations are beautiful! Please keep sharing content ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much for this lovely comment ❤️ how exciting that you are getting into sketching/painting!

[@teelakovacs208]

Thank you for being so candid with your honest feelings throughout the days working on this project! I really hope this video is seen widely by young artists. Fear of a blank page, understanding and embracing the limits of space- and then the choices to add the unexpected- painting over a crease 'out of the boundaries', the subjects chosen- I'm floored! We try in art ed to preach to so much of what you were able to communicate in a short video, kudos to you. I found myself sort of story lining as new images were created, clearly your art tells a story. Happily subscribed just now, I can't wait to see your next adventure. Well done!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment! It’s so encouraging ❤️

[@404tita]

So lovely

[@cactiideluxe186]

This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and I loved every minute of it❤ your art is beautiful, so inspiring for me. I struggle with my art not because I’m a perfectionist (I threw all perfectionism away quite a while ago ) but because I’m a mom and have a habit of multitasking. Believe it or not, this woke me up and I realized if I want to make good art I’m going to have to dedicate all of myself to it! Thank you for sharing 😊 new subscriber ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thanks so much for sharing this, I love that you had this realization! Good luck, I'm excited for all the art you will create :) and thank you so much for subscribing 🥰