Sketchbook Tips · For Creative Freedom and a Cohesive Look · SemiSkimmedMin

[@emilieschrder7654]

I mean i know all of this, but i tend to forget, so it's nice to hear it again

[@xxxxxxx235]

Bruhhhhh this is a big epiphany

[@colekasen9843]

i know im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me

[@jayceonxander3413]

@Cole Kasen instablaster :)

[@ana-fz6tz]

Your voice is so calm and nice to hear.

[@minniesmall]

:D Thanks!

[@TheLoveweaver]

Yes, her voice is really soothing and beautiful.

[@BAwesomeDesign]

Agreed. Hot voice.

[@leafninja247]

"On the other hand" *pans shot on hand painting" I c u Minnie

[@KatelynJoe]

Kaepora Gaebora this 🙌🏽 yes totally noticed

[@minniesmall]

Haha you guys are so on the ball! ;)

[@cattidesjar4229]

Kaepora Gaebora I noticed that too

[@acsicnarflen5398]

I noticed that!

[@Molly290699]

I've been struggling using my sketchbook recently from the pressure I feel to make every page perfect. I feel like I can let go more now :) your videos really inspire me to try new things and do art more freely. Thank you. :)

[@noemikvc134]

Molly Williams i feel exactly the same way.I only have one sketchbook which was a bit expensive, so i dont want to waste the good paper.I always end up drawing on loose paper, because i also want that the drawings in my sketchbook are perfect :/ the video was very helpful. I think i will draw something in my sketchbook now :)

[@Molly290699]

Noemi Kvc it's the same for me - my only sketchbook is my moleskine one and it's just too pretty it stresses me out haha

[@phant0m0th_]

Molly Williams I get frustrated when I see other people's sketchbooks and look at mine. Why can't I have a cool sketchbook full of amazing drawings and finished sketches?

[@phant0m0th_]

***** I draw in it almost every damn day! Mostly to practice but it's still full of crappy stuff and things I don't like. To other people they're good but I'm HIGHLY critical of my work so what I see may be different from another person's point of view.

[@siennawilliams8322]

Same here! Like I know that people are going to want to look through my sketch books, and if its not perfect, then I'm kind of embarrassed that they are looking at artwork thats not at my highest potential. But thats the process of being an artist 😄, i gotta tell my self that more often

[@sophiatheegg1736]

“The more you make a mess intentionally, the less you’ll fear making one accidentally” this helps sooo so so much.

[@LilyN2099]

I needed to hear this!! I put so much pressure on making perfect looking works in my sketchbook instead of just letting loose and creating

[@roralyn]

In my case, I tend to draw on lined papers with pens and I swear everything I draw there looks better than the things in my sketchbooks. I need to learn to stop worrying about my sketchbooks looking "clean" and after this video, I've found the will to actually take that step.

[@aimia100]

why do i relate to this you're right every doodle i do on a piece of random paper looks like a fucking artwork and then i look at my sketchbook omg why

[@CrazedSmiles]

Same! Like Any Where Else i Draw i Have Fun and Let go, But for Some Reason, I Can't Do it on my Sketchbook, Currently I Am Making Messes and Doodles and Just Writing on Some Pages so I Can Let go

[@Gingeish]

Agreed. My friends and family have VERY high expectations for my art, writing, etc; this video helped me a lot too.

[@kokohai6044]

"but on the other hand" *drawing of hand shows* ayy

[@minniesmall]

;)

[@mousyreese]

I actually REALLY needed this. I got my first moleskin notebook for christmas and I'm just terrified to touch it, even when inspired. It's the first really kinda expensive sketchbook I've ever had. But this might actually help me get past that. Hopefully.

[@minniesmall]

I've definitely had the same feelings with my first moleskine so I know what you mean :P

[@forgetmenot7564]

I never had a moleskin notebook, but I so feel the same way, even with my $10 notebook xD. You just have to take the plunge!

[@leralle5454]

Mousy Reese that's why I never boy expensive sketchbooks

[@mousyreese]

I actually got it as a gift because it was on sale around Christmas. But even with my cheap ones I sort of struggle. I'm in constant fear of producing things not quality enough.

[@forgetmenot7564]

Maybe you should start out simple, start with a light sketch and work your way up. My second sketchbook is a lot higher quality than my previous one, which is why i used this method to ease me into it. Eventually you'll find the swing of things and, hopefully, you'll start to make stronger pieces. Even now, a few pages in, i get nervous drawing or painting in it; I still have a long way to go.

[@minniesmall]

The sketchbooks featured are listed in the video description with a link alongside them if there’s a sketchbook tour video to go along with them. If I don’t have a flip-through of the sketchbook, please don’t ask for one. Remember my first point in the video... I chose to share some snippets of the stuff you don’t normally see, but some of my art is just for me :)

[@cooki3cat02]

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[@ruthbaedraws]

we use the same font

[@petergarrett5367]

I have a quick question, I saw you using some sticky notes in your video and I really like the color and can't find any like it that are full adhesive. If you could tell me the brand and/or a link, that'd be awesome! Thanks.

[@Irina35mm]

These didn't seem fully adhesive either? Anyway, you can take a look on ali express, they have AMAZING stationery and amazingly cheap! They deliver from China and it takes a lot of time to arrive, but with almost everything the shipping is free! I have yet to order - from reviews and experience of close ppl it's safe :) it's basically a huge online 'market' with many many stores, selling all sorts of things. But ohhh the washi tape, the notebooks, the stickers...

[@minniesmall]

Yeah I just use regular ones and glue them in, I didn't realise fully adhesive ones were a thing?

[@ahedgeofhogs]

man i really shouldn't watch your videos late at night cause they just make me want to draw or paint and then there goes sleep

[@una9719]

lol same

[@doraaaa0613]

me rn. i literally just put away my stuff, too.

[@Ceares]

man I wish I'd had this advice hmm about 35 years ago. I'd be a much better artist if I hadn't spent years feeling like everything in my sketch book had to be display worthy. I'd buy supplies but feel like I was wasting them if I wasn't creating great stuff and never use them. It's only been in the past few years that I've really felt free to mess up and not like the stuff I do and learn from it. Honestly artists like you and a few others not only inspire(d) me, you freed me. Maybe too late for a career in art, but not too late for a life of art.

[@minniesmall]

I definitely know the feeling. Thanks so much for such a lovely, honest comment :)

[@Juliana-Bub]

I didn't know that people made "aesthetic" sketchbooks until I started watching artists on KZbin. I've always just used mine for everything from silly drawings, to concepts, to full-blown detailed paintings with no sort of "narrative." I'm glad you encourage using them this way too. I might try a more organized sketchbook at some point as a challenge, but I generally like to just do what I feel like in a sketchbook.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Brilliant ideas here! Nailed it 100%. Thanks for the sketchbook pep talk Minnie, I needed it!

[@Epiphany_Beats]

i try to do this but i always hate what i drew and i feel it was a waste of paper

[@Superlamakaesekeks]

With me, it was the same at first, and every time I draw something really crappy I have to convince myself: "this is NOT a waste of paper, because it is for PRACTICE, and practice is NEVER useless!" And now my sketchbook looks shitty, but I got over it :,D idk, maybe it helps to buy a cheap book, so you know you didn't "waste" too much money?

[@Coeptis23]

After a Video on KZbin, I don´t remember which one, I started to make my own sketchbooks. Just buy a long reach stabler and use the paper you want. It´s kinda creativ too, because you can design it with shaped corners or give it a special shell.

[@inkajoo]

Use loose paper for a while. That's what I've been doing. Then you can just throw away or archive what you hate. Put all the good stuff in a more prominent drawer and let that be your "sketchbook" until you feel practiced enough to have fun with a real sketchbook.

[@forgetmenot7564]

That's actually what I did for a while; it's good advice and once you get confident enough, it's a lot easier to add your work into one source!

[@noone8474]

Sean Haughey. same but as you fail you learn more

[@powerpuff4ever]

It's really nice hearing this from an artist I love so much. Honestly, every time I see multiple beautifully composed sketchbook pages on instagram, I just think to myself "why can't mine always have pages like that?" It really is easy to forget that other artist plan things out too or that a page you really love just resulted of dumping a lot of ideas onto a page. It's so easy to make yourself believe that everyone but you has a natural gift and can just whip out amazing art without study or practice or preparation even though we all know that isn't true.

[@ProudLeeh]

Damn you made me flow throught my imagination... even tho im high af the peace and motivation that this video gave me is unbeliaveble

[@minniesmall]

lol I'm really happy to hear that lee

[@iamterrimac]

It’s true I just experienced the same feeling ❤️ you’re a blessing dear

[@pixie-pie1173]

This is a really positive, encouraging and suppprtive video for artists and creators of all kinds. It's so easy to feel pressure to create something beautiful and amazing every time and I often give up on or avoid sketchbooks for that very reason. But this video helps to soothe my fears and increase my motivation. Thank you. 💕

[@minniesmall]

That's fab, I hope you can stay motivated and fearless into the future :)

[@siriuslyjoking2629]

Just want to say that you are one of the few youtubers i watch every single video you post. Absolutely adore your channel💕

[@yepisuredolikecats]

oh wait is that why people put sticky notes in their books and draw over them?? to cover up?? i actually did know that. i thought it was just to add a pop of color lol

[@minniesmall]

maybe a bit of both? I definitely just like it for the look of it as well

[@raynalele]

I love how you are an artist in such a true sense. You don't deny that despite being good (exceptional, even) you don't deny that there are those certain things that knock the confidence out of you. Hearing you acknowledge and accept this is refreshing, so much better than the constant stream of social media positivity!

[@DonisAnimation]

This is great, love your videos, they are very interesting, informative, and cinematographic if it's ok to say like this, my English is not very good =) So well done, thank you for sharing your tips & tricks... Good luck

[@minniesmall]

I swear everyone that says their english isn't very good speaks impeccable english lol :P Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!

[@Flakesshake]

you just told my life i almost cried because it was so truthful *i feel i have to create a really nice good peace of art on a big sheet of paper* and since i get index cards or little sketch books i feel as if i have more controll *i do feel like everyone is not going to like my style my art* i do it because i like it thank you😍

[@tinybird2413]

How or why does anyone unlike these? You have helped me break through art blocks and lack of confidence and helped me just do art for me. That's huge. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@SusanMJB45]

I watch this every morning to remind myself that my sketchbook is for me. I am "allowed" to do whatever I want in it - sketch, write, experiment with media, doodle.... anything !!! Thank you for this video...... It has REALLY helped me !!!

[@magicalgirlanonymous2751]

for me it really helps to buy the crappiest book with lots of pages so i just don't care about wasting good paper anymore.

[@minniesmall]

Great idea!

[@dianalondono5599]

magnetic few years ago I paid to someone to make a really big notebook for art school, with hard cover. it costed me really cheap. i never used it. One day, my sister, who likes to illustrate found it and I told her to keep it. She loved it and improved her art a lot. It had like 250 ledger pages, 8x11. She told me when the pages run out that the fact that was so big made her feel like she wasn't wasting an expensive sketchbook in unimportant things. So in her birthday I paid to make her a new one, this time with her artwork on the cover. You can ask for this on any printstore(?) I don't know if this is the right term.

[@kurapikakurta1997]

This is smart, I should remember to ask my friends to get me this for Christmas or my birthday!

[@KatelynJoe]

Yes! Someone said it! I feel a lot of sketchbooks tours that I've seen on KZbin are always the ones with the perfect spreads and everything is polished and clean but as inspiring as those videos are they can also set a standard that makes creating in a sketchbook too intimidating. I have one sketchbook that has really nicely draw things and well rendered art but I have 2 other ones full of sketches overlapping others, pages missing, rips, scribbles, frustration, and compete non sense. I understand why anyone would want to show only the good one but it's also important to have videos that make you feels like those other sketchbooks hold just as much value in the end. Thank you!

[@tisel10]

Your videos have come such a long way ! I remember joining back when you had 3k subscribers Now you're so close to 100k. I've loved watching you grow

[@minniesmall]

:D Thank you so much for being with me all the way!

[@sweetheartxox727]

Thank you. You've made me comprehend art is not about showing how good you are to others. It's about your eyes and how you see your thoughts and the world around you, or even how you want to see it. Thank you for this, I feel like an entire world of creativity isn't as scary as it used to be.

[@rileyleonard4194]

I know this isn't the main topic of the video, but you're really good at painting scenery 😄

[@rileyleonard4194]

Ps what's that thing u did at 3:52 to put the yellow over it?

[@soupnikoniko]

I have 4 sketchbooks in my room and I do not even touch them because I am terrified of making even a tiny fold on the corner. I realized that that's the point of sketchbooks. We do something to them; see the art of it, regardless of what you do to it. It's about the explorations and adventures you go through when you write, draw, doodle, whatever. I have never been this enlightened before. This video is very eye opening and lovely. And for that, thank you very much. ❤

[@GhostofaFangirl]

*sees mermaidman* *likes*

[@wonderlanddaphne]

aya hamari YESS THAT WAS ME LMAO

[@minniesmall]

Haha yes!

[@GhostofaFangirl]

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE LMAO

[@PoptropiCoffin]

aya hamari same

[@rainemccue2771]

EVVILLLLL

[@Sara-uk6rc]

I'm thankful that you share your own struggles, you have no idea how much it inspires me. When I see you hesitating before puttting down a line or speaking about your insecurities I get a different perspective on my own struggle to be perfect. Thank you!

[@omgimanoodled8836]

I keep rewatching this. It's so well made, and well-spoken. I love every second of it ♡ Thank you so much for your tips and advice.

[@smithhenke5049]

"The point is that you still made a beautiful thing," is such a powerful sentiment, and I really appreciate you saying something like that. I'm often afraid to create fully when I'm on my own, and I feel like to be a "real artist" that I have to share things and share things and share things until I've got nothing left, but hearing that said so serenely and eloquently really... I don't know. Changes things. Thank you!

[@Martuchi12399]

So excited for these series!!! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@nathalieadina1518]

Thank you so much. I realized that you were right. My sketchbook is my own universe. People doesn't need to see them. Because it just puts pressure on our shoulders when we make something that might please others. The way you said them, opened my eyes. I can be free, i can be raw, i can be authentic. I can be me. Thank you so much Minnie Small.

[@mikathegalaxy]

Thank you thank you thank you wonderfull Minniieee! The "30 ways to fill a sketchbook" series was fantastic, and this video as well. So helpful! Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@gracie_hannah_banana]

Sometimes I get worried about what other people think of it, but getting reminded that it's okay to do anything I want, and that's honestly so exciting for me

[@Liquidcadmus]

great tips. many artists show their perfect sketchbooks and make it seem like a sketchbook should be a flawless piece of art. when it should just be a fun tool for trying stuff out or doing art without thinking too much :)

[@nanibread4481]

this helps a lot, im a very young artist and i am up to date with the art comunity, so when i see scetchbook tours, even though i know they are much older and have had much more experience than me, i still have that voice in my head saying *you should be as good as them* i have a pressure on my chest, the calming voice and small tips help a lot, if you see this comment i just want you to know that this has really helped me out and i thank you for that.

[@kiwii1095]

3:49 was that suppose to be a pun? Because if it was, it was clever 😂

[@minniesmall]

:D

[@apsonus165]

Okay. can we talk about how calming your voice is? I could listen to you reading a book all day god your voice is really amazing.

[@nicolesalazar2731]

thank you so much. ❤ you make me feel so inspired everytime i watch your videos 😊

[@Lunacolette]

I've watched this video so many times and I think I love it so much because I always find a new part that will speak to me differently. It also helps me take the pressure off that I often put on myself for no good reason.

[@chellymurphy]

“For your eyes only, to be your most honest raw authentic self, create without judgment” My nosey-ass family: *It’s free realestate.*

[@emilystieve4368]

I’m deaddd. Accurate

[@solunastra9497]

in fifth/sixth grade, i had a sketch book. I used it for school notes, normal notes, stories, oc ideas, drawings, and it was amazing. I ripped it and tore out pages, and then i put it away. I was looking for ideas for my ocs and i remembered that sketch book. I rummaged through my art, and found it. I saw how amazing it was, how full it was. I dont draw as often anymore, I've thought that I'm not good enough and my motivation is gone. And then now i found this video. Thank you. You helped remind me how to draw with happiness again.

[@vampirobf]

Your voice is just soo gahhh, lovely.

[@britobodies8089]

Her voice is so calming and smooth. Beautiful video

[@beatlebabe1969]

She's so profound and then you see mermaid man 😹

[@minniesmall]

Hey! Mermaid Man is the pinnacle of wisdom lol

[@finbees]

Minnie Small the best part was the page that said "MERMS", I actually laughed out loud

[@minniesmall]

.... the nonsense that goes on in my head 😂😂😂

[@milkmoth_69]

This is the most uplifting and positive sketch book advice video I've ever seen! Her voice is soothing and gentle, I don't feel pressured anymore, I just feel free and liberated to try any art now, not really caring about what people might say. Amazing art btw!

[@KrishanPatel]

You are so right. I recently did a sketchbook tour on my channel. I think I will show my scribbles and figure studies when I do another tour.

[@MahouKat]

00:36 unless eveyone who sees tou draw in it takes it from your table and looks inside....😒

[@rosegirl5019]

Katastrophic Arts xD so true

[@biaj.8864]

Kick them on the stomach

[@ginscorpio621]

A company I know looks at their candidate's sketchbooks rather than their portfolios. This is because the portfolio is what you want people to see but your sketchbook is filled with sketches that is raw and honest and expresses who you really are as an artist and I think that is a great philosophy to have.

[@moonlightcabin9395]

unintentional ASMR

[@jasmay]

you're so right about it being daunting with new pages but when the creativity is all gucci it's exhilarating

[@kat.ex3909]

“Create with no judgement”

[@Jonny783]

I somehow knew almost none of these tips. And I’ve been taking art classes my whole life. I kinda cried hearing all this. I am beyond ecstatic to finally give myself this fully free creative universe.

[@mitocondrias.9656]

"Sketchbook is only for your eyes" not with my parents or the people at my school lol

[@sophietielemans6034]

The prepping pages and going out of order ones were such a revelation for me

[@AyanaSioux]

Great video. I almost want to take on the challenge you did, but try to come up with different ideas.

[@hzathegulagula]

I love your point no.5 that I always like to remind myself. Often times I see amazing sketches on IG from people I follow, wondering how can I achieve that level, and often times I forgot the work in progress, the constant hardwork and effort and the passion. I only see the result, I often fail to see the work. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll quote your words on my IG & will definitely tag you when I do.

[@josephdecunzo2205]

I'm so used to getting the other intro 😢 now it's gone

[@zordic7526]

I still rewatch this when i feel stuck, or when I feel like my sketchbook isn't what I want it to be, it really helps me realize that "hey it's just for ME, not others" plus I love the "on the other hand" and then her hand drawing shows, it still makes me smile a little and giggle

[@artlionex5528]

Anyone else who only draws on the right side page lol 😂 and has like a million pages that are blank 👌✏️✅

[@plutoandpolaris]

I do it because the materials on the right side always stain the left and make it unusable. I don't really want to spend all that time on a piece if it's just going to be covered in pencil residue and paint from the other page. I do feel like I'm wasting a lot of paper though.

[@katharinaeisele327]

you could flip the sketchbook and work your way back to the front while drawing at the "right" side!

[@th6yr]

I'm so happy that I am your lucky subscriber, your channel is amazing! There's so many things I learnt (about resources, tools and better understanding my own art) or discovered thanks to you, not even saying about how incredible source of inspiration and artistic support your channel is. Your art is just wow, your style is so orginal and there you are an amazing person which is sharing it all with us, thank you so much!

[@rubyo1133]

Your book is sold out I want one 😫😫😫

[@sariica]

Ruby O same

[@racheltamura703]

ooo wow, definitely needed to hear this. i've always been terrified of using my sketchbooks, ripping out pages, stopping all together because i wasn't happy with a certain drawing. there was a point where i was exclusively using loose leaf paper because i was afraid of having all my crappy drawings surrounded by my nicer ones. especially loved the tip about going out of order! i'm so glad i found your channel, your content is so beautiful and helpful!

[@dudebro2282]

It's kind of hard to draw something for "my eyes only" when my mom is always asking to look through my sketch books

[@christianbethany]

It's always okay to have boundaries, and voice them! (Even though it takes practice, but it all starts somewhere.) Hope you get the space you need.

[@JJ-jw9ec]

I've seen so many sketchbook videos lately, but this one is hands down the best one and has the most useful tips!! And it felt nice to hear that I'm not the only one starting their sketchbook randomly. I usually work from both the end and the beginning, and then fill out the pages in between :)

[@thepotatotank4727]

3:47 anyone else see that as a kind of pun?

[@minniesmall]

;)

[@crazythekureiji7789]

i like drawing women with no clothes but they have long hair so you cant see their private parts. but my mom goes through it and will tell my counselor..

[@crazythekureiji7789]

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[@BegumofQueens]

I am not an artist or someone who can remotely draw anything but a stick figure. I recently found you and I been binging your videos. They are inspiring, beautiful, and your voice! So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

[@armin-senpai9194]

"just do you booboo"

[@gretadete6445]

Your Voice, what you say, the way you say it...I could watch this over and over again

[@katie4623]

Tip: don't cover up. Face your mistakes, own them, be completely comfortable and confident that nobody (not even you) is perfect, and revel in the progress you've made because you never gave up.

[@minniesmall]

I think the occasional coverup is fine if you find your mistakes are holding you back from progressing in a sketchbook. For me, to be completely comfortable and confident is much easier said than done, but I suppose everyone is different.

[@KP0p1437]

This video is freaking perfect. The advice, the narration, all are PERFECT

[@hernanperez3183]

All I want to tell you is THANK YOU, THANK YOU! It is very beautiful to express yourself in order to help others and more in something as personal as art, you really helped me a lot! I thank you

[@Tassycrafty]

So refreshing to see your approach to sketchbooks. Thank you for sharing , showing the raw sides, behind the scenes. Thank you.

[@JoshieCan]

This is honestly so beautiful. Your voice is so relaxing. I've always hated my sketch books because they always look like sketches and I've seen so many sketch tours on KZbin and seeing these amazing works. And you're 100% right. It's for our own improvement. And I just really need to think that it's for my own use. I've been improving and I've noticed but haven't been practicing as much as I'd like. So thank you for inspiring me a bit more to actually mess up my book. With practice pieces and better quality. It's just so nice to not stress about making everything perfect

[@zoem.s.2058]

Dear Minnie, i´ve watched this Video for like the 20th time now. When i´m struggling with motivating myself or finding Inspiration to work on my sketchbook i always go back to this video of yours and it puts me back into a mindset of creativity. Thank you so much for sharing this, Love from Germany

[@bridgettwonder5386]

Thank you so much! Going on a significant vacation and wanted to create a sketchbook/travel journal. It was getting out of control in my head...I so appreciate your ideas and relaxed approach. That is helping rethink what I want to do here. This is supposed to be a RELAXING trip after all. BTW, recently found your channel and am loving going back and looking through older videos. I’m grateful for what you do and how you really put yourself out there.

[@MsNasuha96]

I had a hard time starting a new sketchbook recently & kept procastinating. Ever since I found your channel & follow up to the 30 ways to fill a sketchbook series, I was inspired to start the sketchbook. I really love the blind contour sketch, its so quick, random and fun. now that i think of it, the main reason i keep procastinating is because i have that urge to produce pretty sketches/artwork. thank you for the inspirations :)))))

[@nataliegardner3908]

My sketchbooks are just a mess and I absolutely love it that way! Just drawing is all I need as an artist. Remember that everyone all you need to be and artist is to make art, however that art may look. A beautifully inspiring video

[@rawrimanerd6891]

I literally am listening to this over and over while drawing, thank you thank you thank you for blessing me for this beautiful wonderus video, you dont understand how helpful and beautiful your voice has put so much courage intomy drawing just now, i know you might not read this but im an aspiring tattoo artist and you literally saved my career, thank you sooo so much

[@isaaclee3490]

Those landscape paintings are amazing

[@minniesmall]

:D Thanks so much!

[@katdon4508]

the first tip chaNGED ME (I knew it already, but I constantly find myself worrying about making my sketchbook pages look perfect because other people might see it. thank you so much!!)

[@abbiegrier207]

Probably one of the best sketchbook videos I've watched because you really do focus on others and give solid ideas that can actually and tangible work for many people

[@MrPerfle]

I come from a graphic design background, originally I studied art in school. I sometimes find it difficult to allow myself creative freedom when drawing, painting, sketching or inking but I feel that by seeing your creative process, I can gradually allow my creative mind to heal. I have a tendency to overthink things and nearly always want to see the finished product before I have even started which I feel has hindered me but this is a reminder for me to step back and appreciate my own creative freedom. I don't know if you will see this message but I wanted to thank you.

[@afreakanigga]

I am so thankful I discovered your channel yesterday because it's everything I needed to go back to drawing/ painting. It feels like I no longer have inspiration and can't find a way to fill up the sketchbook I bought back in January. Thanks for sharing your content !

[@elizabethvelazquez2846]

I been having a really hard time finding motivation to continue a sketchbook but this helped a lot. I sometimes do feel like my sketchbook has to have a certain aesthetic or producing something great each time I use it, this was a great reminder that a sketchbook is just somewhere u can let your creativity flow

[@Graykitty183]

The idea of jumping around the book and messing up the pages on purpose is a great idea. I find that I sometimes go through phrases where I want everything to look perfect, and it stops me from being creative. This video helps a lot, thanks!

[@mys8091]

This is the best sketchbook video anyone can ever watch. I don't remember subscribing to someone this quick.

[@YuliiaBeziazychna]

before watching this vid i was in tears because i hadn't any inspiration for a while and now i feel so inspired an full of energy to do smth. Thankssss

[@idyllicart1]

This is such an amazing video! People are always asking to look in my sketchbooks, this makes me feel more confident in actually drawing what I want to draw and not what others want. From now on, my sketchbook is officially my own and I will be as creative as I can!

[@kellycoffelt6840]

This was so inspirational. I've been struggling here lately with thinking everything I create has to have a pretty display finished look to it. I always have to try and remind myself it's my sketchbook and not everything has to be perfect in it. My new mantra has been "Finished. Not perfect." Thank you for this video. ❤️

[@bry7487]

This was incredibly inspiring, especially the bit about not looking at your sketchbook as a finished piece. I have a book that I've been wanting to fill with concepts but I've been afraid of touching it in fear of it looking awful. Now I'm inspired to go do just that!

[@SayantanAuddy]

I have a sketchbook lying around and the overpowering thought that occurs every time I pick it up is that every page has to be a masterpiece. Thank you so much for this video. I feel like using my sketchbook again after seeing this.

[@idkrachel]

thank you so much for posting this. as someone who always strives to make my journal pages perfect and isn't satisfied until they're up to my standards; this video helped me see a whole new perspective.

[@danologyy]

I love how positive you are, like 'be imperfect, it's okay' 💕

[@dancingpencil2]

This video is so valuable for all creators, I think. I feel so big pressure in terms of creating something Instagram worthy. These tips are just like relief I wanted so much! Thank you, Minnie!

[@weirdchick216]

I started the different sketchbooks for different things a month ago and it was such a big help.