How I do diary comics. And why.

[@sar7719]

I'm so glad this came up on my YT feed. Such an organic, liberating, and fun way of recording with art and words! Thanks for sharing.

[@Drewscape-art]

Welcome:) and thanks for watching! Yeah just one way to deal with daily stress!

[@eduardo_corrochio]

This entire exercise will probably have multiple benefits for the creator who is making the journal. Not just to record little fun things to remember on a future rainy day (or for family members to cherish a long time from now), but I believe that putting down these images and words most likely helps the brain to focus and clear itself of any "cobwebs" or stress-inducing things that might be annoying it at that moment. So, basically, you are choosing to focus on the specific thoughts for the diary entry, focusing on the template, on the art work ... and it all can bring some semblance of peace and clarity, I reckon. Just a hunch on my part. It is a good idea.

[@Drewscape-art]

You've said it better than I did. Thanks for writing it out. It's exactly why I've been doing comics like these. That's what journalling does and I get to practice art at the same time:) I'm gonna pin your comment:)

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@Drewscape-art My pleasure.

[@teohontech7141]

You make it look easy but I know it is a tonne of work

[@Drewscape-art]

It’s work but kinda easy too. Just like how you sketch buildings, Parka. looks like a lot of work when you add in all those details but you do it so often I think it’s almost easy for you now:)

[@teohontech7141]

@@Drewscape-art It's easy when I'm out urban sketching. Very difficult at home when there are so many other things to do

[@Drewscape-art]

@@teohontech7141haha i think I know what you mean, with kids, noise and stuff to do at home.

[@_quique72]

Watercolors always give me that comic strip feel. I love the idea of journaling that way. 😊

[@Sujowi]

Matchy matchy jamas would definitely make me smile…what a sweet memory captured!

[@Kdmud]

I love this! I have been using the cartoon format to keep a daily drawing practice (one square per day), but your idea is so much more engaging and stimulating. Thanks Drew, I always get so much out of your channel!!🙌🏽

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks @Kdmud. Do you put your comics online anywhere?

[@Kdmud]

@ No, not now, but I am interested in that direction. I just feel happy that I have kept up a daily practice for 3 years now. Your videos have really helped me stretch and try new things! 🌟

[@Drewscape-art]

@@KdmudI’m glad for that. Keep it going:)

[@st.armanini9521]

delightful and uplifting, you're giving us great gifts with every pen stroke

[@cloudjolie]

True❤his videos inspired me to go back to illustrating again😊🙏

[@Drewscape-art]

My pleasure to share what’s good

[@flyashleyfly]

Your style is so simple, fun, cute and welcoming. I've been looking for an easier way to incorporate more creativity and art into my life as anxiety about creating has had me in a choke hold 😩 And THEN you added the watercolor element and my jaw dropped! Bravo! Totally giving this a try. I think I'll try and post a video about it. Thanks for the inspo!

[@Drewscape-art]

Anxiety about creating is something we artists all have to face😄 and push through

[@alexb.6451]

A joy to watch very pleasant

[@LiviaEjdesgaard]

I really enjoyed trying this out, and it brings me joy and comfort to look at the drawings I did. Thanks for the guidance!

[@misterbob8834]

Great ideas! I like using the pen and no pencil, life does not come with an eraser. I will give this a try. Thank you.

[@Drewscape-art]

“Life does not come with an eraser” I like that:)

[@tosoheist9261]

I just did my first one of these comics. It was really relaxing & I’m definitely going to make this into a habit. Your diary comic is so endearing and cute, especially the warm moments that included your family. ‘’one thing that made me smile’’ was getting to watch your video :)

[@Drewscape-art]

Aw thanks!

[@reshani5038]

Woooow...this gonna be my new hobby ❤❤

[@flymamainfovideo]

Thank you so much for this video I'm in the process of coming back to journaling and this is a great idea for me!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@RainyDayBookshelf]

Oh thank you for sharing this…. this is such a beautiful concept. I love the way that the ordinary is made extraordinary in the small boxes.

[@Drewscape-art]

Ordinary made extraordinary. That's a nice way of seeing it. I guess it's like framing a drawing. I seem to like capturing the mundane. Also the exciting parts of life. But the mundane everyday life moments can be meaningful when I look back on it later on.

[@brendaurbanik2162]

This is such a good idea, and I always forget about it. But I also like how you see it as your "journaling". I write 5 lines every evening about the day, maybe I can turn it into something pictoral which would add to my goal of wanting to draw more.

[@Drewscape-art]

Yes I think it's a good way of utilising the drawing skills we have for something meaningful to us.

[@charlidanielz1617]

woah, this is the coolest exercise! thank you

[@monicasdesignprocess]

I really enjoyed seeing your diary comic process, this is such a great idea now I want to try doing something similar.

[@KateColors]

So cool and simple. I know a lot goes into this kind of Journaling but a great way to get started. Thank you. Really nice. ❤

[@mustanggirl1204]

I love the idea! This will help me improve my drawing and motivate me to journalize in a more exciting way instead of the chicken scratches I do when writing.

[@Drewscape-art]

Yeah it's kinda more interesting to read journal entries like these. The challenge is to make them communicate clearly (but simply) so I know what's going on in them years later.

[@lordpuschel9282]

This really helped me!! I became to not watch most drawing videos because they doesn’t fit to me. Your way is just how I like it. A sketchbook is personal and it doesn’t matter how it looks. (I’m kinda sick of all the super beautiful sketchbook tours). I’ll try your way because I like the idea of a comic journal :) thank you sooooo much! (It almost motivates me to make videos on my own, but I’ll start with the comic journal. )

[@Drewscape-art]

Haha. I know the feeling. Seeing really amazing art by artists can be awe-inspiring, and also intimating. I sometimes wonder if I will get to be as good. But then I tell myself that art isn't about comparison. It's about doing what I love, finding meaning in that, being open to keep learning new things, doing my own thing. And usually when I'm doing that, I find that I've improved some more:)

[@lordpuschel9282]

@@Drewscape-art Exactly. :) Autheticity just for yourself or myself is the best way in doing art. Even if that means I splatter some ink on the page for 'nothing'. Well, I did the comic diary the last two days and it was kinda hard. I struggled on those days but I did find something good to draw after some time. Even if it's just a strangers smile which made me also smile. :) So thank you. This journal version is a nice way exploring mself and I'm stretching it out to my needs. :)

[@TheRetroBookshelf]

What a beautiful channel and you have beautiful Art Talent. Thank you for sharing it. Just Subscribed. 😊

[@tomyates5486]

Fun to watch, and good suggestions. And yes, let the watercolor do its thing... Other kinds of comic diary structures can be found in Lynda Barry's books and videos.

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks! I checked out Lynda Barry. I like the way she talks:)

[@percymak]

Interesting to watch how you work it out step by step

[@Drewscape-art]

Yep I didn't know how it would pan out. But not caring too much about it turning out perfect or awesome, and not worrying that it might be just a bunch of mundane things, it usually works out haha.

[@artuism]

Love the idea so much. I usually just draw random things from my day , but turning it into a comic is so much more fun. I started it as well a while ago but somehow forgot to get back to it. So glad I came across your video.

[@anbu1325]

This was really nice. Soothing somehow. I enjoyed it!

[@lawrencerodgers2074]

OH wow... yeah I too am thankful that you came up in my feed. I love this... very relaxing but also it's something that I not only want to do but now something that i have a guide on HOW to do it... good job sir... and that watermelon did look good-n-yummy.

[@Drewscape-art]

So glad the info is useful:)

[@mze7]

Such a wonderful way to record memories! ❤️

[@caissa6187]

This is REALLY cool. It makes your diary more tangible and brings out emotions and is fun! Love the watercolor and the way you created a matrix, so you know what to put in each box. Love this! Glad I found your channel, new sub here. Love from Sacramento 🕊💜✏

[@stever6812]

What you said about that little watercolor "blemish" near your head looking good, but if it was done in digital it would look like a mistake, is absolutely spot-on. I appreciate you pointing that out.

[@Drewscape-art]

It's always a small debate in my head when colouring. Digital or natural. Digital is easier and give me more control. But I do get away with more thing with natural. And once the painting is over, the piece is pretty much complete. That's a nice feeling.

[@enitss]

Oh wow! I loved this! How have I not found your channel before? I really like the style and your focus on the positive. Thank you.

[@GreenlifeFin]

This really made me happy and hopeful somehow! ❤ Lovely indeed. Will try this. Great ideas.

[@Drewscape-art]

Happy and hopeful👍

[@triplerpg]

Underrated love this channel! Great idea and work man!

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks:)

[@creativecolours2022]

Great! I like your how you put your ideas in order.

[@dormitria]

Super, good idea!

[@indigolambart]

Love the laid back, made for you style. I have found that I always have a pressure to preform so it is very nice to see othwr artists do something for themselves.

[@Drewscape-art]

Yes I've to fight that pressure to perform too, especially when recording for youtube. And I think keeping it meaningful for myself is a good way to do art, even if no one else cares:)

[@thebellaluna]

Love your idea! Thanks! :)

[@Janos.Artzone]

Great video ! Subscribed 👍🏻💯☀️

[@luckystarpiano]

Sooooo lovely ❤🙏🏻

[@piero_75]

When the colour went on that's when I clicked like; it just brings everyone a little more to life :)

[@Drewscape-art]

I agree:)

[@Airoria]

I love this. Thank you sir

[@Saiarts_yt]

that's a very cool idea. I do make graphic novels as a hobby and you just given me an idea of making diary graphic novels.

[@Drewscape-art]

Wow graphic novels is a lot of work as a hobby. But that’s what I do too haha. If you have them online or a link to them, feel free to share it here:)

[@dschrock6990]

Love this format! I found you via Tina Logs ma's blog.

[@dschrock6990]

Tina Koyama! (Auto correct strikes again)

[@Drewscape-art]

Oh nice! Tina actually did a diary of her own! :)

[@__issamae]

oh! this was a really great video 🍀✨ thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and process! i've been wondering how others approach doing "day in the life" comics, but i get too anxious worrying about making "mistakes" to actually start drawing 😫 now, this has very much inspired me to work on getting over those worries and begin putting pen to paper! ✏📔

[@Drewscape-art]

Welcome. It’s never going to be perfect. And it’s better to do something imperfect than nothing at all:)

[@alejvalencia1553]

Beautifully simple. What a great way to keep a journal.

[@vesper7750]

Thank you for sharing your process, it's such a great gift to us who are watching, thank you! I have recently started an illustrated journal after living my whole life loving drawing and being creative but somehow I was too afraid to put my pen on paper 75% of the time. I'm finally not afraid anymore. I switched to loving the process instead of the en result and started believing in my own ability to draw what I see. So now I'm searching for all different techniques I can try out now that I'm not afraid anymore. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@Drewscape-art]

Thank you. I can relate being afraid of putting pen to paper. But then I realised I had to tell my stories. And if I don't tell them now, then when? I found it's never going to be a perfect result. But the more I show up to get it done, the more I learn and the better I'm able to do it:) All the best in your journey:)

[@vesper7750]

@@Drewscape-art yes, I agree wholeheartedly! Thank you so much for responding to my comment, it means a lot☺️ Love these kinds of "communities" that form on (especially smaller creators) pages and comment sections like this - it's a lot of fun and there's lots of like minded but also very different people to learn from and share interests with! Also since writing my last comment I have seen a bunch more of your videos and they are really great and very well thought out and well made. 🤩 Greetings from Sweden!

[@memitaylor4323]

I love your art form. Simple, but complex at the same time. Your very talented ❣️😊🩷

[@Drewscape-art]

Thank you. Yes there are many small nuances that can improve how the comic turns out. But that just comes from doing it often, observing what works and what doesn't, and just trying different ways:)

[@leod-sigefast]

Wow that is a fantastic idea. I am going to try it. A wonderful way to remember moments in your life... and improve your daily drawing skills! Thanks.

[@tinakoyama8258]

I love your template! I'm going to try this. By the way, I tried the idea in your previous video making random color shapes and then making characters from those...it didn't go well! 😅 I think something more reality-based like this idea would be better for me. We'll see. Thanks for sharing!

[@Drewscape-art]

Well done on trying! If you post it online, I wanna see it:) I suppose there are quite a few things to take note and balance when putting it together so it’s readable. It can get messed up pretty easily too. Kinda like juggling many things perhaps. But that’s what makes it fun too:) yes this one is more down-to-earth haha

[@SylviaAdamsEP]

Thank you for posting this. I've been looking for a way to create a visual dairy and this is really helpful :)

[@fCLEF007]

Hello! This is such a refreshing idea! I've subscribed :)

[@radikfaritovich2293]

I've been dreaming to draw a comics. It's a just dream. Great work 😊

[@Drewscape-art]

You can do it. Just jump right in. We learn with each comic we actually do:)

[@radikfaritovich2293]

@Drewscape-art it's a great idea. I will follow your advice. But main problem is my mind. How can l do it better? As result I do nothing

[@Drewscape-art]

Yes our minds are powerful. I usually just try it. Allow myself to fail but tell myself that the most important thing is that I learn with every attempt. So I aim to learn rather than aim for perfection.

[@jamesjohnoboyle]

Hi Drew, thanks for all of your videos! They are really inspiring. You sometimes mention calligraphy-I’m curious, are there any resources you would recommend for someone wanting to get started learning about practicing calligraphy?

[@Drewscape-art]

I don’t look up sites on calligraphy much. But I learned how to write nicer after using nicer pens. Main tip is keeping the slants and heights of the letters consistent. dip pens with flexible nibs are great for calligraphy, practicing the pressure. Fountain pens with different nibs give different types of lines, which made me want to write more. Leigh Reyes does a lot of calligraphy with fountain pens leighreyes.com

[@deborahmeyers551]

This came up on my feed suscribed I love your vibe absolutely charming process ✨️

[@josephinedellow6329]

I love this format idea! Thankyou for sharing 😄 Please may I ask, are you using ink cartridges in the pen and are they waterproof? I’ve wanted to try drawing with a fountain pen more, but I’ve struggled to find ink cartridges that are waterproof so I can combine watercolour with the line.

[@Drewscape-art]

Hello, I fill the fountain pen with a convertor. I use ink from an ink bottle. You can buy cartridges too but I like a bottles of ink. I used Platinum Carbon Black. It’s waterproof ink made for fountain pens. (We can’t use indian inks in fountain pens)

[@leahcahoon6987]

This is excellent. I am inspired to start my own. Thanks for showing us :)

[@suzanzaman7942]

brilliant idea, amazing you are leaving a wonderful record for your kids and grandkids, thanks for the video, I think I'll try that, I live alone so I guess it will be the same picture over and over again, Ground hog Day, 🤣😂 but I think it is a cleaver way to see how you can evaluate changes in your life if need be, you can't unsee things, but in thought its easy to forget with all the noise around you in the world. thanks God bless.

[@Drewscape-art]

I watched Ground hog Day again about a year ago. Still such a fun movie. "Same picture over and over again"😂 That could actually be interesting to see. And also the subtle changes that could happen over time, as life doesn't seem to stay the same. God bless:)

[@grayigloo2023]

you earned your pay for the week, son - thank you!

[@Gio_Bun]

I think I will try this! Thank you for the format! Love your art for journaling it’s simple but very cozy like a warm bowl of soup 💜🐰✨

[@Drewscape-art]

That's a nice way of seeing it. Thanks!

[@deeraven5645]

Awesome idea thanks

[@shaunyg_]

I absolutely love this idea! Sometimes it's good to change up our journaling habits. Thank you for sharing

[@lisabice7343]

First time I’ve come across your videos. Can’t wait to watch your Skillshare class!

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks. I've only one skillshare class out so far. Still working on a second. I seem to take quite awhile with these:)

[@smellyrhinostudio]

Thank you Drew. I'm so glad I came upon your feed tonight. I followed right along and did my own in a few minutes while watching...so helpful. I will use your template and try variations. Thank you !

[@Drewscape-art]

Thank you. I'm so glad you found some value in this:)

[@Galletta-Dean]

GENIUS IDEA! Just gained a new sub!

[@alex70max]

Beautiful

[@nancistone9530]

Loved it! What a great way to document your day/week/recent. Thanks for sharing this, I will try it too. BTW, you have a nice soothing voice to listen to. 😀

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks! It took awhile before I was comfortable hearing my own voice in a recording:)

[@4um360]

Excellent idea! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@daipastels9662]

this looks so much fun. thank you for explaining your format too. I'm going to try ittt !!

[@Adammingstudio]

I’ve been wanting to know how toy do these like for 15 years! - Thanks for sharing

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks Adam. You do such fun lively illustrations for picturebooks. Something I'd like to do more too:) Have we met before?

[@Adammingstudio]

@@Drewscape-art We shared a booth once at SGTCC, and you drove me to get some kind of supplies, we parked at the loading bay, it's been awhile :)

[@Drewscape-art]

@@Adammingstudioyes I thought it was you!

[@Adammingstudio]

I might add, you’ve been an inspiration, you’re the first real life illustrator I’ve met!

[@Drewscape-art]

@@Adammingstudio aw thanks. But it can’t be! Haha

[@nicolechacon4257]

This is so wonderful!! Great idea! I am definitely trying this for daily journaling!!

[@Drewscape-art]

nice!:)

[@Kathysart]

Sooo fun and inspiring!

[@GodofPainBelial]

Omg, this is genius. Thanks.❤

[@hadakisu]

I loved this episode 🥹 I’ll try this 🤓 I was thinkingaboht starting journaling anyway, this seems a nice way to do it

[@Drewscape-art]

And it’s a good meaningful way to use up inks and paint. Thanks for sharing your experiences in Iceland. I’ve been there years ago. It’s a wonderous place.

[@DenisovichDev]

Love this so much. Subscribed

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

This is fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@Drewscape-art]

You're welcome!

[@TheAllisonLab]

I love this idea. I'm going to adopt it💕🙏🏾

[@hansoletormos]

Loved this thank you!!

[@JarahMcNamara]

What type of paper is your journal? Do you find some are better with water colour?

[@Drewscape-art]

It's a hahnemuhle sketchbook with 190gsm paper. It takes light washes decently. I usually do quick washes and not elaborate watercolour pieces so this works for me. But if you like better paper for watercolour, it is good to go with 100% cotton papers. Those are more pricey though:)

[@Alesauria2009]

This is amazig, I'm going to try it myself, thanks for this lovely idea!

[@Storm_Light]

Just fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tanayax333]

I love this!

[@DistractedDaisy]

This is a nice video to start off a wonderful day!

[@aplaceforgratitude-kindness]

Love this 💝Thank you for sharing ❤

[@debsmith7050]

...and great memories too😊

[@Drewscape-art]

That makes it worth doing, even if no one read it:)

[@sehilapleite1550]

Very nice video and work, show you drawing is amazing!!! I make comics too. I want to ask you about the ink that you use with the pen...I see that you paint with watercolor without problems😮. So what ink do you use in your pen please?

[@Drewscape-art]

Sure thing. I use Platinum Carbon Black, which is a waterproof ink formulated for fountain pens. There are other inks like this but this works for me well enough. Of course, we shouldn't put indian ink in fountain pens. Those suit dip pens better.

[@sehilapleite1550]

@@Drewscape-art tanks😃!! ✒️🖤🖋️

[@planb4212]

That is so! lovely ❤

[@abihilario9256]

Sorry may i know whats the name of the piano music? I like it 😅😊

[@Drewscape-art]

Hello. It's called Forest Lullabye by Asher Fulero in the KZbin Audio Library:) studio.kzbin.info/door/-2DsiqRtYfeJlIwSlXOI-wmusic

[@anthtan]

What sketchbook did you use? How thick's the paper?

[@Drewscape-art]

Hi! I use a Hahnemuehle grey sketchbook with 190gsm paper. But for quick washes and fountain pen ink, most sketchbook papers above 100gsm should do the job. I don't usually use serious watercolour papers as my sketches are pretty loose and casual:)

[@anthtan]

@ thanks!

[@Elisa-f1z]

Awesome idea & this was very enjoyable, TY

[@whoami6702]

❤ Thank you ❤ This is very helpful ❤

[@dragonofthedawn40]

Where'd you find Gilligan's hat?😊

[@Drewscape-art]

Haha from gilligan’s island? It’s easy to find. But finding the right size and colour is challenging. This one is a Newhatten bucket hat

[@dragonofthedawn40]

​@@Drewscape-artThank you for your light and amusing response. I enjoyed your art and your video. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@coolrunnings3]

Great!❤

[@PTBeverly]

I like black-eyed peas too!

[@Drewscape-art]

In the food? so that's what those peas are called. Those peas were exceptional!

[@FranMerchan]

How do you paint on top of fountain pen Ink and it doesn't get ruined? :0

[@Drewscape-art]

Ah. Easy. I use waterproof fountain pen ink in the fountain pen. Here, I used platinum carbon black. That’s my go-to waterproof ink for fountain pens.

[@FranMerchan]

@ I’ve been using fountain pens for 8+ years and I’ve never heard about waterproof ink. Thanksss 🤓

[@KarenK-r4f]

I love it💚💙💜

[@murmulefy]

❤❤❤

[@morlockrevolt]

Does anyone know the type of fountain pen he’s using?

[@Drewscape-art]

Hello! I was using a Sailor 1911 with an Japanese XF nib. And with Carbon Platinum Black (waterproof) ink. The pen isn't so important as drawing like this can work with any pen. But if you want to put wash over, it's best to have waterproof ink:)

[@katsmith8263]

That's a lot of work

[@Drewscape-art]

Yes and no. When I try to make it polished, it’s a bit more work. But if I do it quick and loose, and not worry about perfection, it can be pretty easy-going. Even relaxing:)

[@littlestarsprout]

where are the views and the likes

[@Drewscape-art]

Thanks for sending one this way😄

[@megangardner_science_and_art]

Love this ♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing.