How to Use a Sketchbook: Tips and Techniques for artists

Опубликовано: 12 Март 2025
на канале: A Dad Who Draws

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Welcome to A Dad Who Draws! In this video, we’re diving into the wonderful world of sketchbooks. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an intermediate artist looking to improve your skills, a sketchbook is an essential tool for every artist.

📖 What You'll Learn:

Choosing the Right Sketchbook: Discover the best types of sketchbooks for your style and medium.
Essential Tools: A rundown of must-have supplies to get you started.
Getting Started: Tips for overcoming the fear of the blank page.
Daily Practice: How to develop a habit of drawing every day.
Sketchbook Techniques: Learn various techniques to enhance your sketches, including shading, line work, and adding details.
Inspiration and Creativity: Ideas to keep your creativity flowing and your sketchbook filled.
🎨 Why Sketchbooking is Important:
Using a sketchbook regularly can help you improve your drawing skills, explore new techniques, and capture your creative ideas on the go. It’s also a great way to track your progress and see how much you've grown as an artist.

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My name is Kurt Aspland and I am a dad who draws. Let's get you to overcome the envy, frustration and difficultly associated with creating art, by practicing everyday. YOU CAN DO THIS!

► About me
Kurt Aspland is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and has been drawing, painting and teaching for well over 30 years. He has been published in multiple magazines including The Disney Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Dallas Morning News to name a few. He has had multiple interviews and articles written about his work in both the United States and International press as well. He has taught at Drexel University in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design.

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