I once read somewhere that drawing is our immediate and emotional response to our subject. I wish I could remember where I read it, but the words are now embedded into my brain in a way that has made me much more intentional about drawing.

In our first session of the Summer Sketchbook Series, I shared ways to get past the fear of messing up your sketchbook with a few fun exercises to help get the ball rolling. I talked about negative space, the quiet areas in and around your subject, and bringing wholeness to your work.

The Sketchbook

I love having a sketchbook with me at all times. Because it never fails, I inevitably get smacked with a beautiful idea or see something I want to draw when it gets left behind. Then, I must dig through my bag for an old receipt or random scrap of paper to quickly capture the thought or draw a messy sketch.

Birthday Sale & Giveaway

June 3rd - June 6th

I wasn’t sure how to put something like FOUND together, so I decided to go back to the beginning. I spent days looking back over my old sketchbooks, art journals, and finished artwork. I was looking for clues in my stylistic development and when things began to shift in my art.

This week I'm turning my blog over to Leah Clapper, who will be sharing her delicious Festive Double Chocolate Cookies with us.

Leah has been running her own vegetarian food blog, Zest & Finesse, since May 2018 and hopes to inspire others to enjoy delicious and nutritious food. I've had the pleasure of knowing Leah through Gym America in Ann Arbor, where I taught dance classes for the competitive gymnasts. Leah is an extraordinarily talented gymnast, a beautiful dancer, and inspiring to everyone she meets.

Without further adieu! I will have Leah take it from here!