Sketchbooks from 2016 and Making Time to Draw

I was only able to fill up several sketchbooks because of my overseas trip to Bali and UK. Below are links to the sketchbooks mentioned.
Khadi Papers Sketchbook:
www.parkablogs.com/picture/rev...
SPD Sketchbook:
www.parkablogs.com/picture/rev...
Accordion Watercolour Sketchbook by Chapter & Star
www.parkablogs.com/content/rev...
Stillman & Birn Sketchbooks:
www.parkablogs.com/picture/sti...
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[@cutiepiedaina]

i love your colored pages! they just seem so well balanced. do a video on color theory!

[@karensaldana2516]

Daina Zhou yes!!!

[@teohyc]

+Daina Zhou Perhaps a video on that in the future. But my main tip is this. Do not use so many colours to mix the colour you need. I usually use 3 primary colours plus 2 others.

[@yarmo28]

I agree. Your sketchbooks are wonderful!

[@eileenjohnston6835]

I draw every evening. I am now copying all the drawings in Burne Hogarth's, "Dynamic Anatomy". My husband and I put something on the monitor that is very stupid from Netflicks and we half-watch and half-listen as we work on our art projects. ( He is a photographer.) I have been doing this for about a year. The improvement in my figure drawing skills has been enormous. I can see the progress from looking at my old sketchbooks.

[@mikewadley2700]

Thanks for this video Teoh. As always I find your videos extremely educational. I love your sketchers, both black and white (ink only) and watercolor. I have learned a lot by studying your sketches. You are one of my sketching heros! Thanks!!!!

[@teohyc]

+Mike Wadley Thanks 😊

[@marcosv.2550]

Hi, Teoh. I'm from Brazil. Sorry for my writing. I want you to know that I greatly admire your work. Watch and cut all your videos. Your work offers great encouragement for my work. A big hug.

[@Lethersee]

I enjoyed this. It's fun to look back over our work. Also, fun to look back over someone else's work. Thank you.

[@palestblue]

Your art is sooooo amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful sketchbooks with us :)

[@paulaneary7877]

Teoh, the sketch at 11:39 is absolutely GORGEOUS. I love the colors.

[@isabelpatchett9356]

Your sketchbooks are so lovely. I am just starting out and not a very good drawer but I hope doing my sketch book daily this will improve. I love pen and wash and the colours in your books looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Isabel

[@teohyc]

Have fun drawing ~(˘▾˘~)

[@paulaneary7877]

You must be a very dilligent person to have a full time job, do videos and be such a fantastic artist. Thank you for sharing your time with others and making these videos. I appreciate seeing your art quite a bit. I started drawing a lot because of seeing your sketches and wanting to improve.

[@allisontownsend2458]

You have such a great vibe to you. That might sound weird but you have such a calming nature. Your art is beautiful by the way.

[@teohyc]

+Allison Townsend Thanks 😊

[@MDCampbell]

An impressive and inspiring body of work for just one year. Well done! Looking forward to the upcoming year. As for my own "schedule," my latest blog entry was about transitioning from being a night owl into a morning bird and how I now go to bed earlier, so I can get up earlier and spend time drawing before work. This was a very unique video and I'm grateful that you put it together. Thank you and cheers! :)

[@teohyc]

Thanks :-)

[@mrtatum18]

why would you dislike this vieod

[@irisy4195]

I love your sketchbook tours, love the colors and the urban scenes. I'm surprised that you can manage to draw this much while you have a full time job. That is so inspiring. I have always give myself excuses that I'm working and going to school so no time for drawing. But it is so true, keep doing it and you will get better. Going to try 1 - 2 hour per week strategy to fill out my sketchbook. Thank you for the video!

[@Elizren]

I like the panoramic sketch book, it looks like one endless cityscape and is so cool!

[@yarmo28]

I am very impressed by the body of work that your sketchbooks represent. I also admire your use of colors.

[@ladyfarts6111]

You are an amazing artist!

[@waynemerchant1048]

Beautiful work! Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@karensaldana2516]

i am always inspired when i see your videos! thanks and i cant wait to see what you create in 2017!!

[@teohyc]

+Karen Saldana Thanks for your support 🤣

[@forrestkelly5426]

love your style!

[@garymcguire8529]

Delightful to see your work.

[@teohyc]

+Gary McGuire Thanks 😁

[@adaikonen]

Instant follow after seeing these sketchbooks! It really gives me this positive feeling and I feel like I don't need to make my pictures perfect (as long as I draw them)

[@teohyc]

Drawing is about having fun. \ (•◡•) /

[@caleybarry2661]

I draw everyday . soon in feb. I will have posted a drawing everyday for a year on instagram . some days are harder than others to find time but I work a full time job and it is very fullfilling to look back and know that I devoted time for something creative. It also helps to see your progress like you said. . Your videos are great. Thank you for all your effort.

[@teohyc]

+Caley Barry That's great discipline to keep up with the habit!

[@greyareaRK1]

Very enjoyable. Thank you. Drawing time is definitely part of my New Year's resolutions.

[@teohyc]

+John Matthias Thanks 😊

[@zenandink3531]

These sketchbooks are all amazing!! Wow--wish I could do this!!

[@teohyc]

You can! Just start drawing and learn on the way

[@janinee6733]

Love your colours as well. So vibrant! Great drawings :)

[@teohyc]

Thanks \ (•◡•) /

[@thegaytree5818]

Awesome video Teoh!

[@lauradegregorio5005]

thank you for showing your beautiful work 👌

[@teohyc]

Thanks \ (•◡•) /

[@isademagny2597]

You are so talented !

[@angelamatibag2870]

So amazing! Currently doing some self study on watercolor painting. A little bit difficult, but I'm getting inspired by just watching this!

[@teohyc]

Thanks ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Purpleiris444]

Again a great video and presentation. You asked about when we sketch and how often. To make sure that I do sketch I have it ready to go. My Moleskine sketchbook along with a pen and Winsor and Newton watercolor palette are in my bag. I'm in a midst of a major life change - and having my sketchbook with me always provides an escape from a stressful situation.

[@teohyc]

+Marlene Lee Thank you. That's great. Many people draw to relax 😊

[@neikaplay]

I love the big sketchbook. Such beautiful colors and drawings. I like the idea of making a book for yourself that you can fill and keep looking back at. I miss seeing your live or sped up sketching and colouring videos with your narration of what you were doing.

[@teohyc]

+neikaplay I'm going to try to create at least one a week.

[@LeaGalTan]

What a wonderful collection of sketches! You have done some really nice work. I try to sketch something several times a week, even if I only have a few minutes and I try to work on a watercolor painting once a week. And I try to watch your videos every day to keep me inspired:-)

[@teohyc]

Thanks for your support. ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

[@snailmailmagic1133]

Love your style! #incredible

[@missdemon92]

loved your drawings ! thanks for the info

[@santiagoyoutube621]

Thank you for the wishes, Teoh :).

[@isabellecade277]

Hello Teoh, thanks to you, I bought a khadi paper sketchbook in november and I am delighted with this purchase, I use it all days, this one is the quality "rough paper", the next will be as yours "smooth paper". Thank you for making me know this product !

[@teohyc]

That cool. The smooth is more like coldpress texture.

[@BooksRebound]

I only subbed recently so I've only really seen you draw in the pen reviews you do. this is my first real glance at your work and it's BEAUTIFUL and so vibrant. I love seeing you work in color omg. I can't wait to level up my art so I can find my style

[@teohyc]

+Matthew Bryan Thanks. Hahha. I've too many non-drawing videos on my channel now 😂

[@higherground711]

I love watching your videos on pens, pen modifications, inks etc. Gives a lot of inspiration and ideas. :-D

[@shabanauk]

I do alot of art and water colour I absolutely love watching your videos... If I need any tips on sketch books I always watch your videos and purchase the items your absolutely amazing and talented

[@vwood2]

Happy New Year Teoh. These are really wonderful! It's such a treat to see them - thank you very much for sharing them with us! I've also found that regular practice makes a huge difference. ..I'm lucky to have retired last year, so I'm able to go out much more often. It's deep winter here in Nova Scotia, but I'm finding it is still possible to bundle up and sketch from my car.

[@teohyc]

That's great. Another artist Shari Blaukopf also like sketching from the car, when it's winter.

[@vwood2]

Yes, s has some good tips on her website. Also, there is a good winter sketching article with tips at Urban Sk. - good for us northerners.

[@jhpark1980]

thank you i have been watching so much of your youtubes, this is great.

[@teohyc]

+Jinhee Park Thanks for your support 😁

[@SashaFitzgerald]

Gorgeous sketchbooks!

[@teohyc]

+Sasha Fitzgerald Thanks 😊

[@paintwithayesha5062]

you are amazing guy ❤

[@renataozog3378]

you are cooool!!! you gave me so much inspiration

[@teohyc]

+Renata Ożóg Thanks 😀

[@sachakahn2052]

Inspiring. I see you learnt all of the tricks to get realistic perspective in your drawings, yet you dare abandon them to get other, more interesting compositions. You've got a good feel for colour too!

[@teohyc]

+Sacha Kahn Thanks 😁

[@capbin146]

Great thanks for the advice and sharing your knowledge. I need to make a schedule

[@teohyc]

+Big C Thanks 😁

[@drawpal5550]

Very nice! Keep it up!

[@repeatdefender6032]

you have inspired me so much, I just purchased my first watercolor sketchbook and did my first sketch (which is horrible, but that means there's plenty of room for improvement right?) and am excited to fill my book. I'm so glad I found your channel, it's been helpful to me in many ways so thank you so much for all of the work you put into them!

[@teohyc]

+bird bones (knifeknerd78) That's great. Have fun drawing

[@missdemon92]

i value family time and social life and i make drawing secondary unless i have a project to finish :) at times i spend all day just drawing which is fun

[@SharonNolfi]

Beautiful work! I've been watching your videos all last year, but it's still fun to see all the work together. I think you should consider publishing your sketchbooks or creating unbound sketches to sell.

[@teohyc]

Yeah, I'm thinking of creating loose sketches to sell to raise money to get more stuff to review. LOL

[@jenny_lopez_official]

Teoh Yi Chie I think that sounds like a great idea, because the more videos of yours I can watch the better!

[@MalamikArt]

The accordion one is a great idea, love that you've filled it up with colour. I would love a hot pressed paper sketch book too. And of course your sketches are so beautiful, ever thought of framing a few? As a full time worker and a single mom, I have to make time to sketch something out, either during a lunch break or squeezing something in after work. Usually I fall to my iPad, but am really trying to get back to paper.

[@teohyc]

+Mala Mik Maybe one of these days I would draw a big piece for framing. Might be fun. If you have a small sketchbook, it's quicker to fill.

[@pinkypilot]

Amazing sketches! Maybe you can incorporate some food sketches too.

[@siraf4496]

Hey there,im from Malaysia. What is the best cheap sketchbook??pls i need your guide masta

[@christopherfarrell-artist3557]

Have you tried the Ogami Professional sketchbooks, paper made from calcium carbonate and non-toxic resins. A little transparent ( about 95/8% opacity ) and very very smooth, it holds watercolour amazingly very well.

[@teohyc]

+Christopher Farrell Thanks. I've not heard if them. I'll look out for them.

[@katsmith8263]

Do you have a published book with your sketches?

[@azaliap9202]

hi there, I have a huge question for you, i have difficulties keeping one sketchbook at a time, so i always jump around from one sketchbook to another, so every sketchbook is pretty much half finished or not at all, do you have any tips to stay painting with one sketchbook till it filled up completely? Great video as always!

[@pablinksksks]

cool temple

[@jinmunsuen]

Sometimes I manage a few sketches when I'm commuting in the London underground. But it's hard being rocked back and forth and sometimes I have nowhere to sit. :s other than that I don't get many opportunities. I'd love to join an art group for sure!

[@teohyc]

I used to sketch on trains and it sure is bumpy.

[@androandro7179]

Perspective is always on point in your sketches do you recommend a certain book or source for me to learn perspective?

[@teohyc]

You just need to learn proportion and proper sighting techniques and observe more. You don't need to know perspective to draw perspective. Although if you want to, check out my course at www.gumroad.com/parkablogs

[@abhishekvasisht9060]

Teoh, I remember you mentioned in one of your earlier videos that you can always find photos of crowded streets/scenes some place if you want to practice sketching. Where was it? I remember it was something like Picasa or another web service. Thanks. You work is amazing and inspiring! :)

[@teohyc]

+Abhishek Vasisht Just search Google Images, Flickr, or go to a cafe or train station to practice 😁

[@sallysumma3813]

Thank you. How were you able to get the customized done and to know where to go.?

[@teohyc]

+sally summa Someone from SPD contacted me about a sketchbook that they were making, and said they were also providing customising services.

[@katsmith8263]

👍👍👍

[@marlenekluper428]

Teoh, I am very much enjoying your videos. I am learning a lot from you, so thank you for that! I've seen you use and talk about the many inks and pens you use with impressive results. I heard an artist on a video say that if she were working in her studio, she would use a dip pen in place of the one she was using at the time. Dip pens don't offer the convenience of many pens on the market. Is there any particular benefit to using a dip pen? Thank you, Marlene

[@teohyc]

+Marlene Kluper You can use pigmented ink with dip pens. Such inks are not suitable for fountain pens because they might clog. Dip pens can also produce thin and thick lines, something that's not easy to achieve with modern fountain pens.

[@ElectricSpaceMonkey]

Marlene Kluper dip pens provide better line variety and are also cheaper than buy fountain pens or disposable since you just buy nibs. Dip pens are beautiful but challenging to master

[@marlenekluper428]

Thanks for your reply Teoh and Omar Z, and Happy New Year !

[@santiagoyoutube621]

when you are ready to draw something, do you go in order of the pages or you just open a random page for drawing? I saw a KZbinr girl who open her sketchbook randomly for drawing.

[@teohyc]

+Santiago KZbin I go in chronological order. You can go anything with your sketchbook.

[@santiagoyoutube621]

Teoh Yi Chie Alright thank you.

[@milenabdesign]

Man, you really should consider publishing your sketches!!!

[@teohyc]

+Milena Brandão Thanks. But it is very tedious to publish a book. Too much work 😂

[@milenabdesign]

I know, but I insist!

[@mindrawsstuff3562]

Do you like arches paper?

[@teohyc]

+Min Draws stuff Yes. They make very good paper

[@mindrawsstuff3562]

Teoh Yi Chie thanks

[@paintwithayesha5062]

can u teach me??

[@teohyc]

Check out the tutorials at kzbin.info/aero/PLucoL_7WoAgDD3iul6Me6RIruU_UyhKDO

[@germaicanlady]

So, you don't draw much? I would say, it's all relative! ;-)

[@teohyc]

+Chrissie aka GermaicanLady I don't, when I compared to other more prolific sketcher. 😂 Yeah, it is all relative

[@PuppetMaster8707]

Well my thoughts are if you have time to goof off on your phone you have time to draw

[@teohyc]

That's true 😁

[@sanglouten8577]

You talk too much.. 😒

[@jenny_lopez_official]

Aurore Lcq then don't watch

[@sanglouten8577]

Ryan McBride I think that's could be a great video if he talked a little less

[@jenny_lopez_official]

Aurore Lcq and sometimes I agree, but it still has fantastic content, and the way you worded it sounded rude and not much like constructive criticism.