My Favorite Tips on Starting a Sketchbook Practice with Andrea Garvey

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Hi it’s Andrea!
I teach everything I know - I am an open book that loves to share!
And I believe being creative is our superpower. There are no rules; it's about exploring and playing, trying new things, and pushing boundaries so we can grow as creatives.
If you liked this video, I think you will LOVE my Traveling Sketchbook course; it is perfect for anyone looking to start a sketchbook practice or revamp an old one. Includes video lessons, bonus material, and 2 sketchbook tours to fill you up with enough inspiration to make this a practice in your art today!
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Perhaps you are already considering starting a sketchbook practice, but those silly, negative thoughts may be holding you back. You may think that you lack the ability to draw or that you don't have enough time. Maybe you have attempted to start before but found yourself frequently giving up.
Keeping a sketchbook has been instrumental in my art career, and I get asked questions all the time about this practice. So I put together this video to share some of my favorite tips and I really hope it inspires you to start one today!
One of my missions throughout my art journey is to encourage and gently guide as many people as possible through the processes and layers of making beautiful art while tapping into the energy of creating joy.
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I'd love to hear in the comments if you have a sketchbook practice or if you are thinking about starting one!
xo
Andrea
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[@candicrandall8976]

Thank you Andrea. You have been so helpful to me in recovering from my spinal cord injury. I can write legibly again because of you. You are the best!

[@grettabenson3650]

I just love your enthusiasm and how upbeat you are! Thanks!!!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Oh thank you! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@ellenmcanulty8538]

Thank you Andrea this video was very helpful and informative, I need to start sketching for my watercolor class starting with alphabet A-Z in my sketchbook & watching this video gave me incentive to start Thanks again!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Woo hoo~ I love reading this - xo

[@LicaCastanho]

Loved it!

[@sheilabryton642]

Thank you Andrea...You are a GREAT motivator!!!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Awww thank you so much Sheila xo

[@gillianpatterson4021]

You are so right, I have never felt so good about my artwork. You're amazing. Thank you.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you for your kind words xo

[@pamelagilmour8060]

I just found you. Thank you for the tips and your enthusiasm ❤️

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

I’m so happy to read this comment! Thank you!

[@MichelleJoyBrown]

You inspired me to create a beautiful art studio in my home. I love, love my "easel wall", inspired by you ❤️.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

This makes me SO happy to read! Love it!

[@MichelleJoyBrown]

I love that!!!!🎉🎉 A flower a day for a year. My favorite things to draw are flowers 💐

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Hi Michelle! This little challenge I did turned out to open many other doors down the road. I had no idea, I started small and spent 30 minutes a day but I turned into a better artist. Flowers are my favorite too!

[@taylordonaldson490]

A delightful message; so fun and encouraging! Thank you.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you Taylor! Glad you liked it!

[@PaulWalesArt]

What a lovely surprise to have this at the top of my feed this morning! Your enthusiasm and experience translate perfectly in this entry. Thanks so much Andrea! ❤

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Yippee! And I promise you that I will have more videos for this channel as well. They are coming, slowly but surely! xoxo Thank you for all your kind comments too!

[@debbieacosta8448]

I have signed up in the past for a lot of your courses, as you are so natural and real and comforting in your efforts for us to be ourselves. I am going to try my hand on Frieda this summer, so that will be a good challenge for me. Thank you pretty lady for your encouragement!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

thank you for this sweet message Debbie! xo

[@ellec7827]

This video is a year old and I found it to be so informative! Thank you, Andrea.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you - I’m so glad you liked it ❤

[@Kimak1437]

Thank you❤ I’d love to see a sketchbook tour if you’re willing to share more of your work 😊

[@WendyDewarHughes]

Great video and I love the tips. I've been an artist for many years but never got into much of a sketchbook habit. This is the year I'm going to do it. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

oh good! I hope you keep it up - it's a great little practice to have!

[@suedavies3220]

Oh Andrea, I just love how your lovely personality comes through on your videos and live streams, so inspirational, positive and happy. I feel like I’ve known you for years😂. I love your sketches but you make them look so easy🙈. But I agree with everything you say and you are an amazing teacher.❤

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Oh my goodness!!! I just read this, wow. What a lovely review. Thank you so much Sue xoxo

[@beccascraps8141]

Oh my gosh! It’s YOU! You’re my fairy art mother. I finally found you!!!!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Awww that is SO sweet!

[@DeniseSmithCreative]

Such a good video! I need to follow your (my) lol advise! I love your style!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it xo

[@anjasmedartaps8225]

Thank you for all the inspiration 🌸 your energy is a huge art inspiration too 💗🌷

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Awww you are SO WELCOME! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@Skinnychelle48]

I’m listening!❤

[@emeverett03]

This is so brilliant and inspiring, and such a great practice for ANYone! Such beautiful life lessons too! Lovelovelove this!! ❤

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

You are the best Erin! Thank you so much!

[@suzannestevens8257]

You're very inspiring and you put all the good ideas simply in one place. Thks very much.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

thank you so much and for watching:)

[@lesliecallaway6544]

Thank you, Andrea, for this encouragement!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Yay! You are so welcome!

[@melaniefaganartandphotography]

Andrea!! I LOVE this video! So much amazing encouragement and insight. Thank you!!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Awww thank you Melanie!! I really appreciate it!

[@melaniefaganartandphotography]

@@AndreaGarveyArt I'm all signed up for your NEW CLASS - The Traveling Sketchbook! Can't wait! :)

[@feliciaboros4342]

Thank you! I love taking your classes

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Aww thank you so much Felicia! xo

[@debbyhodgson8704]

Great advice and inspiration Andrea ❤

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you Debby! So glad you like it!

[@Skinnychelle48]

As a beginner I’d like to know what do u mean when u say that u started an art business, what does ur business consist of?

[@libbic]

This is such an awesome video...thank you!

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you Libby! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@suzannestevens8257]

You've hit the button.

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

thank you!

[@expertitgallery]

very informative video💖💖💖

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you so much!

[@alicecilepin9370]

Thank you! X

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

You are so welcome - thanks for watching Alice!

[@rikadehombreux4573]

💖💖💖

[@michellespeight5972]

The only problem for me with setting a timer is it always makes me jump when it goes off and i end up putting a massive line through my sketch 😂

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

I know me too!

[@candicrandall8976]

Locate the timer in a different area than where you are sketching. That way you can hear it in the background but it won’t startle you . Good luck!

[@k.4522]

which one is better? drawing 10 minutes a day or 3 hours a week? serious question ^^;

[@bearclaire]

3 hours everyday hah 😁

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

I think 10 minutes a day!

[@candicrandall8976]

Plan for 10 min. per day. You can always extend your time each day according to the time you have available and the enjoyment you are receiving.

[@candicrandall8976]

It’s easier to hit the 10 min. goal and think of it as a me time / rest period everyday.

[@teresacassidy8701]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🙋🏻‍♀️

[@AndreaGarveyArt]

Thank you!!!