abstract sketchbook play
Playing in my sketchbooks
Sketchbooks are a fun and important way to achieve a consistent practise with your art.
collage
magazines, print outs
Here I played with collage to create colour studies & composition ideas. Above I used different techniques and paint application to play with marks. Playing with new or even different materials really pushes you to think differently and therefore create differently. It’s a great way to start your day in the studio, to warm up or even to use when you might me stuck or going through creative block.
using paint palettes
This has to be my favourite way to use a sketchbook. Here I have used left over palettes to create small paintings in my sketchbook. I use a acrylic tear off palette and once I have finished with it I keep it in a box and I will then pull it out and use it as collage pieces. This is such a great way to experiment with colour and composition. I like it because its paint and colours I am familiar with. It is like creating mini paintings that spur on more ideas for bigger paintings.
colour studies & swatches
This might be the most relaxing part of creating, colour swatching! Whatever stage your are at as an artist, hobbiest, beginner, professional.. swatching colours will always be a valuable tool and part of your practise.
moodboards
Another important tool and part of my creative practise is creating moodboards, finding inspiration, making collages. The gathering and reflecting stage, one of the most undervalued but very important to the process of starting a new series or a painting.
Most importantly remember that sketchbooks are for ideas, notes and play. They are not meant to be perfect and full of finished pieces and great ideas. Be prepared to let loose, have fun and just enjoy yourself! That’s where the creative magic comes from.
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