Picking up challenges I procrastinated on
I promised myself not to purchase any new sketchbooks since I already have a stack gathering dust.
Some were gifts, others bought out of curiosity. A few have lingered for years due to their challenging format.
I know for a fact that this is quite relatable for many artists. We always find a reason to buy a new sketchbook!
No more procrastinating
Not using them isn't an option in my opinion. Unless I want to give them away (which I have done with a bunch). So now I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to fill these sketchbooks one by one.
Usually, I fill one sketchbook completely before moving on to the next one. I might have a side-project-sketchbook next to it, like a toned paper one, or currently a large accordion sketchbook in which I record all corners of my home.
This very oblong sketchbook gives me quite the challenge.
It’s a Watercolor Pocket Panorama Handbook journal, 3.5”x8.25” from the Travelogue series (even its name is elongated!)
Some options to approach the challenge, partly suggestions from followers on Instagram after posting my first drawing:
Use it in portrait format to draw a tall building, view or even draw someone’s portrait.
Draw a 180 panorama view
Use just one page for a little less crazy long format
or use the double page spread (landscapes, tall flowers)
Use frames to draw a bunch of small drawings comic-book-style
Draw a collection of things throughout the spread
Warping of subjects? I never really tried that.
Below my first pages, still getting acquainted with the sketchbook.
