Stop Fearing the Blank Page

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

Starting a new sketchbook can feel overwhelming. All those blank pages! But what if you saw them as exciting instead of intimidating?

In this video, I share my favorite way to break the ice with a brand new sketchbook: drawing my own hands as they draw. It's a simple tradition that gets me going every time, no overthinking needed. You'll see how I do it (even though my hand is moving!), and I'll talk about how to deal with that annoying inner critic that always seems to show up when we start something new.

Whether you're filling your 50th sketchbook or starting your very first, this video is a reminder that it's okay to make mistakes, draw wonky lines, and have fun with it all.

Materials used in this video:
-Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook, size A4
-Sailor Fude fountain pen (55° nib) with Platinum Carbon Black ink
-Daniel Smith watercolors
-Pentel Aquash waterbrush

If you need an assignment this week:
Draw your own drawing hand! Try it right now (okay, right after hitting subscribe).

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