How to start a sketchbook page when you have nothing in mind !

[@KittehNow]

YES YES YES....MORE sketchbook paintings and long videos. Can't get enough. Learning a TON and I'm so excited and inspired ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@gaynorpattle]

SO KIND of you to say so !! Your comment has made my day 🥰

[@pamelaharris1183]

Yes, please to more sketchbook page ideas! Yesterday I was working in mine, using the Creative Insight writing prompts about symbols. And guess who I came to mind? Jim Dine and all his heart paintings - a good coincidence to hear you mention him this morning.😊

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Pamela, brilliant to hear from a Jim Dine fan 😊 And where would I be without the amazing Cheryl Taves 🥰

[@booshutzman]

Hmm, I think you are living my dream life. Watching your channel is like hanging out with a cool art friend. Lots of great energy and very inspirational. Thanks for sharing it with everyone.

[@gaynorpattle]

WOW, Thank You Lakes 🥰

[@christiwadsworth846]

I love looking at your sketchbook paintings. But I love all your videos. I live in America so I also love when you share your travels. Thank you!!!!!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you so much! X

[@patjonker6576]

You and yr art are a joy to watch!!...and inspirational. Yes, please more sketchbook pages!!!!!!

[@gaynorpattle]

THANK YOU PAT 🥰

[@malandawisdom5728]

Yes more sketch book work please. Love how you show your ideas and where they come.

[@gaynorpattle]

Malanda, you've read my mind....thinking about new sketchbook pages ! 😊

[@daphnebenjamins]

Yes, please more ideas on sketchbook pages!! I love that you too have more things going on at once in your art journey. Thanks for sharing. You are a wonderful artist!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Daphne....how to make a sunny afternoon even more cheerful !! Thank you for such kindness 🥰

[@PaulWalesArt]

Lovely Gaynor. And yes to more sketchbook! I especially have enjoyed how you transition sketchbook inspiration to larger pieces. Be well! Oh -- and congrats on Year One!!!!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello D C .... Where did that year go ?!!!! More sketchbook it is 🥰

[@judithchiasson8554]

your sketchbook is not boring to me. i enjoy all the things you show us!! : )

[@leannewright9473]

I just love your videos and your art!!! I've gotten so many ideas, watching you has improved my art immensely!! Thank you ❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Leanne, that is the biggest compliment, heartfelt thanks 😍

[@alicecilepin9370]

That was great! Loved the sketch booking and the lush foresty painting! Also the spring/summer vibes in the garden! You always leave us wanting much more! Lol 👏

[@gaynorpattle]

Oh Alicecile, I might have to call that painting "Foresty Painting"...Thank You 🥰

[@alicecilepin9370]

@@gaynorpattle haha your welcome 😊💕

[@anitajones7804]

Good morning Gaynor from the outer hebrides, it's a lovely sunny breezy day here. I watch your channel every week with a smile on my face, I think all your followers will be saying the same thing. Your sketchbook is fabulous, very inspirational and never boring always love seeing it, I am so enthused by it I am going to scrape some paint over a sketch I did yesterday of some ruined stone buildings, I wouldn't have thought of doing that before, thanks Gaynor😄

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Anita, I've never visited but from what I've seen on TV the outer Hebrides looks stunning. I think I'm programmed to put paint down and then lift most of it off 😂 Thank you for lovely kindness 🥰

[@beverleystrachan1205]

Love the sketchbook explorations. Would love to see more! Always inspirational! Have a super creative week.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Beverley, really pleased you'd like to see more ... more on the way 🥰

[@andeemay5954]

Definitely…more sketchbook pages!!! So inspiring!!!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you 🥰

[@Artbyjenuine]

More the merrier! 😊 I look forward to watching you every week!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Jennifer, more coming, thank you 🥰

[@lindadudgeon1564]

Your sketch book pages are wonderful! I have been trying to work in a sketch book and it really helps with creativity when I know it doesn't have to be a perfect, finished piece. Thank you for sharing these videos.🌷

[@margot1014]

Love the leaf you made on your new sketchbook. Love your free style of painting and filming vlog. Keep going!!!❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Margot.....great encouragement....very kind

[@KathyBrooksArt]

I would like to see more sketchbook page ideas. You inspired me to purchase one, and I've just started. Will do the cover next! I also love to see you do your paintings. Actually, anything you do I always enjoy it. Kinda like hanging out with a friend! Thanks

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Kathy, Love hearing that you've started a sketchbook....more page ideas are in the pipeline 🥰Have a great week

[@millygit]

I love looking at your sketchbook please more

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Michelle, more coming 🥰

[@mayahanikblum5264]

Thank you very much for inspiration!! I will wait for more sketchbook tours from you ❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Maya, more sketchbook coming 🥰

[@LJ-xw3ou]

Definitely more sketchbook processes. Fascinating!

[@gaynorpattle]

Will do ! X

[@laurenp1274]

Yes, always love to see more sketchbook ideas! Loved the flower that came out of nowhere - it's always exciting to see how your page can go from one thing, to another, quite rapidly! Will there be more birds in the book, coming soon? 😁😁🧡💚

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Lauren...there are many more birds....I've gone bird raving mad !!! One is winging its way to you - too late for the post but it will be hand delivered in Espagne very soon! 😍😍😍💃😊

[@lesleyking2815]

You’re so wrong 🤗 I’m a realism type artist (OCD really 🤓) but I’m finding sometimes you really speak to me; yesterday I started a new page in my sketch book and have been telling myself off ever since because I hadn’t finished the last page, when you said it was ok to have several pages on the go I was so relieved, how daft is that 😂. Several weeks ago I nearly gave up on a painting so as you suggest I let it stew and days later came back to it in a different mood and now done and pleased with it. I think it’s your ethic that relates to all artists whatever style media they are into. Brilliant, keep up the good work

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Lesley, a great message, thank you 🥰 Only a few short years ago, I had my pile of half started sketchbooks and all the frustration that went with them - I am really pleased to know a few suggestions have made a difference for you. 🥰

[@fionawhitfield925]

Hello Gaynor, all the comments have rightly made the point…… more sketchbook inspiration please. Unanimously decided. Just more of everything really. Thank you for sharing it all. Off to look at Jim Dine now……..👍🏻💐

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Fiona, More is coming !! Let me know what you think of Jim !! Have a fantastic week

[@fionawhitfield925]

@@gaynorpattle I am very open to all art, including the colourful hearts etc as a repeated subject created by Jim Dine. I’m personally drawn to his various printmaking techniques though, especially the paintbrushes, tools etc created by drypoint etching or lithography. Very interesting. Thank you for pointing him out, as he was unknown to me. You have a good week too.

[@itsjudystube]

I love the Violet. Abstract pigeons.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thanks Judy X

[@angelinamichelle8474]

Wonderful! Yes more, more, more please!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Angelina, More it is ! Have a great week

[@Annapaintswithwater]

Good morning from the United States. I so enjoy your videos. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. Thank you and definitely more sketchbook pages please.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Anna, More sketchbook pages are brewing 🥰

[@RobboJ30]

Thank the Lord the violet is gone! Glaze the biggest one of your trio with transparent AUBERGINE! 😂 Love your green one “Passing trees” 😊Jill R

[@gaynorpattle]

THAT PAINTING IS DRIVING ME NUTS !!!!! Great suggestions, thank you Jill

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

Thank you, I do not use my sketch book enough, I am going to try to play in it today. I do not want perfection but fun and fun results. Have a great day.

[@gaynorpattle]

Music to my ears Sharon 🥰

[@sherylwhite2201]

Love Jim Dine..... Love your sketchbook video

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you X

[@DeniseVance-ly8kx]

Just found you and you are a delight! Yes, love the sketchbook paging, keep going!!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello and welcome Splashing Freely (great name) Thank you for watching and taking time to leave lovely words 🥰

[@jenniecallomon164]

I have just discovered you, I have watched a few videos now…..you are like meeting up with an old chum! So friendly & engaging x

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Jennie and Welcome, lovely to hear from new viewers. Thank you for watching and taking time to leave such a lovely comment.

[@mariakalogerasarch2170]

LOVE Jim Dine and the ‘Gardening’ book is superb. I find the clips of you drawing/painting/experimenting in your sketchbook inspiring! Thank you for your posts. I’ll be in London, Cambridge and Warwickshire at the mid/end of June into July. Let us know if you have any shows coming up. 😃

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Maria, I will order the Jim Dine book immediately .. Thank you and yes I will let you know dates for upcoming exhibitions..Have a lovely weekend

[@mariakalogerasarch2170]

@@gaynorpattle I pulled the book out to have a look since I am obsessed with your cheese and snake plant work. You probably don’t need the book! Look at some image online before ordering…I don’t know about you but it’s gotten to where I need to sneak books into the house. 🤭

[@mariakalogerasarch2170]

Actually, speaking of books…I just received a copy of Picasso and Paper. From a 2020 exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art. I love paper and I’ve never seen much of the work in the catalogue. There are also essays from several curators etc that I am reading slowly and savoring. Again, have a look online. I know Picasso has fallen out of favor and currently there is a large and delicate discussion about ‘separating the work from the monster’. Whether it’s Roman Polanski, Norman Mailer, Woody Allen the list goes on…. Don’t want to say too much on that, just wanted to acknowledge it. I do love the book.

[@mariakalogerasarch2170]

Me again! I hope I’m not making you uncomfortable in any way….I also picked up the exhibition catalogue to the current Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in NY. I fell in love with show and really wanted to bring the images home with me. I was not through with them! Early works on paper - not what you would immediately think of when O’Keffee comes to mind. This I highly recommend for the abstraction and the process of reducing an initial sketch. SO inspiring! M xx

[@gaynorpattle]

@@mariakalogerasarch2170 Hi Maria, fantastic to read your messages....I have seen a few Picasso Exhibitions and always feel drawn to his work on paper ! And I only know of Georgia O'Keeffe's most popular work...thank you for another line of enquiry !

[@idahuizing7175]

I love your videos. They are inspiring and fun to watch!❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank You Ida 🥰

[@guitardee1]

I’ve really been looking forward to this video

[@gaynorpattle]

Always lovely to read your comments Denise, don't forget to let me know how your sketchbook is coming on 🥰

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle Will do. Have you considered having a facebook group/page for your fans to post their progress?

[@gaynorpattle]

@@guitardee1 No...What I wanted to say in response to your comment was that YOU ARE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY !! BUT now you have given me something else to think about.....🥰

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle oh yes, I’m full of good ideas 😂😂😂

[@gaynorpattle]

@@guitardee1 This will make you smile.....I am a bit scared of Facebook, because its so out there !!!!

[@loribeetler591]

Yes please, more sketchbook pages. I need to get busy but just can’t seem to get started. I retired saying I am going to paint all day. Well , here I am 6 months in and nothing. What to do ?

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Lori, take a few small steps....either find a subject you might like to explore or take a page and make random marks, play with colours, play with different mediums, most importantly just PLAY !!!!! Let me know how you get on 🥰

[@junemaguire5053]

Love your channel

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank You June 😍

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

It is good to see how other people use their sketchbooks. What do you do to stop your acrylic paint pages sticking together Gaynor? Thank you for the Jim Dine recommendation - just looked him up - such bright colours! It's a shame that his History of Gardening gallery in London is now finished. Hope you have a great week and maybe get to enjoy your new painting table in the garden! 😊

[@guitardee1]

I use silicone baking paper between the pages

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

@@guitardee1 Thank you Denise.

[@gaynorpattle]

A good question.....make sure they are bone dry before closing the book ! I leave my wet page open and it is usually left overnight . Yes, high hopes for the outside table.....as I type, the rain is falling 😂Have a good week !

[@ulrike1995]

Es macht viel Spaß deine Arbeit und Vorgehensweise zu verfolgen . Ich freue mich über Inspiration., die braucht man immer. Mit der Disziplin und Energie für das eigene Arbeiten hapert es leider noch. Es ist so verführerisch Anderen bei KZbin über die Schulter zu schauen.Ganz liebe Grüße Ulrike

[@gaynorpattle]

DANKE 🥰

[@purpleplump6650]

Hi just found your channel and am loving your work and enthusiasm! shall have to binge watch all your videos 😀 I've always wanted to use a sketch book but never seem to find the right one. What do you use/recommend? Loved your holiday in Dorset, I really like Lyme Regis. Looking forward to watching more !

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello and Welcome 😊Always very excited to hear from new viewers - like you I was a reluctant 'sketchbooker' - this week's video has my top three sketchbooks - all for different reasons! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment 🥰

[@hannemarielorenzen3428]

Please MORE sketchbook Pages in the creation

[@gaynorpattle]

MORE coming 😊

[@hannemarielorenzen3428]

@@gaynorpattle ❤

[@guitardee1]

Bring it on. More sketchbook pages please

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank You lovely Denise 🥰

[@guitardee1]

As suggested by you, I had made some tentative marks on my new journal. I'm trying not to be precious about it, so I took inspiration from your demonstration today and used my letter stencils on top and then I dragged a dry old stamp pad over the page. Wasn't sure what letters to use, but a childrens rhyme came to mind, so it was 1,2,345 drew a very childish fish and then 6,7,8,9,10 I'm sure you can guess the rhyme 🙂 It's going to be a long journey to find my way, but in the absence of adult education I'll soldier on.Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your immense talents with us. You have no idea how much we appreciate it

[@gaynorpattle]

@@guitardee1 Denise.....guess what ?

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle You've got one already?

[@denisewhitaker5116]

What type of sketchbook are you using?

[@gaynorpattle]

I love the Canson 180 gsm sketchbook with hard cover but I will work in anything with paper strong enough to take mixed media and I like a large format (A4) unless in 'Buddy' out and about sketchbook which is A5.

[@denisewhitaker5116]

Thank you!

[@hannemarielorenzen3428]

Painting name: blooming trees

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Hanne, A great suggestion, thank you 🥰

[@michelles2299]

White pages are the worst for me I always chose a sketchbook with cream pages 🙏

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Michelle, a great idea XX