You can also write to-do lists in them, create calendars or document your observations when bird watching. You don’t have to confine yourself to using the sketch pad for drawings only.Sketching just a few minutes every day is a great way to improve your speed and accuracy.If the sketch pad page is not the same size as a traditional frame, you can take it to a craft store and have a custom frame made. You can frame your favorite sketches and give them away as gifts or use them to decorate your home.Thinner pages will leave press-through impressions on the pages behind them.
If you know you are going to be painting often in your sketchbook, go for a watercolor paper sketchbook.”ĭon’t forget to check the thickness, weight and absorbency of the pages as well. If you are using markers, inks or some light watercolors, opt for a mixed media paper,” says Markham.
“If you are mainly using your book for pencil sketches and the occasional pen, then standard sketchbook paper will work. “Will you carry it in a backpack, a purse or a pocket? Some people prefer to have a smaller sketchbook to carry around and a larger one for planning out ideas when they are at home.”įinally, you’ll need to think about what sort of paper is best suited to your needs. Her podcast “Starling” helps artists develop their creative process. “Is it something you plan to carry with you and use on the go? If so, think about where it needs to fit,” says art educator Amy Markham. The size of your sketchbook is also important. The benefit to this shape is that it’s better for sharing pictures of the sketches on social media. Traditional pads are rectangular in shape, but now artists have the option of buying square-shaped sketch pads. Hardcovers protect the pages better, and if you opt for a leather cover, you’ll also enjoy the anti-slip surface.Ĭonsider the shape of the sketchbook pages. But, they can also be susceptible to damage and tearing when placed in a bookbag. Soft covers tend to come with a spiral binding, which allows you to quickly flip through the pages. Next, decide whether you’d like the sketch pad to have a soft or hardcover. They prominently display a sticker with this information right on the front cover of the pad.
For example, some brands only use paper created from certified sustainable forests. So before you purchase one, you’ll want to take into consideration a few important features.įirst, determine whether the company producing the sketch pad takes measures to protect the environment. Not all sketch pads are created equal, however. You can check out more of his work at and also find book ordering information there.You never know when your next creative idea will strike, so it’s a good idea to have a sketch pad and drawing utensils handy. Before that he was a student and what a student, he didn't know it but he was teaching me! I still look with wonder at his skill and imagination and hope he will always tell me stories as well as remind me that art is exploration and joy." The philosopher artist, Sonny has been a friend of mine for some time. It got him an Eisner nomination for the penciling and inking category. His latest work is Wonderland, a sequel sort-of to Alice in Wonderland after Alice has left. Sonny presents his own short description on his work. Besides the sketchy stuff, there are also a few oil paintings included. I've also read Re-Gifters which was quite good. His work has also appeared in other publications as well, such as Malinky Robot in the Flight comic anthology series. For Singaporeans, if you have good memory, you might be able to recall whimsical comic strips like Frankie & Poo or Chang & Eng for they are published locally. There are some hidden gems in this book which fans will find interesting. Inside's a selection of work from when he started out in the early nineties to 2008. Here's the sketchbook of Sonny Liew, Secret Robot Spy Factory.
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