Why Looking Back at Your Sketchbooks Matters
I’ve been looking back at the sketchbooks I filled this year. So many things happened this year. And each drawing is a reminder of moments big and small. Together, all those pages in my sketchbooks tell the story of my year. Where I went, what I did, how I felt, and who I shared time with.
I also feel excited about the things I’ve done out of my comfort zone, to learn and grow.
Your sketchbook is a place to try, test and explore.
The pages are full of all kinds of moments. Random everyday things, vacation days, a workshop trip, big events, quiet in between days. There are drawings of friends, family, and colleagues. Pages I love. Pages that didn’t turn out as planned but taught me a lot anyway.
Flipping through these sketchbooks makes me smile. It reminds me how much life fits into a few books. How drawing quietly records moments you might otherwise forget. Drawing makes me happy, and looking back at these pages shows me why.
