Sketch Book Design Ideas – For a long time, even though I wrote easy-to-fill diary after diary, sketchbooks were very difficult for me.
As a child, I liked to fill books with “writing” games and imaginative drawings. My mother gave me my first blank book before I knew how to write my name.
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As I got older I developed a lifelong habit of journaling, but I gave up drawing, sketching and painting.
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I took on the belief that I was bad at art. Deep down, I remembered how art had once given me joy, and a secret wish awaited me for the courage to try again.
Every now and then I pick up a sketchbook and some colored pencils. But for about 15 years I could only finish a few pages.
My biggest challenge was knowing what to put on the pages of my sketchbooks.
I had no confidence. I was not comfortable making art and drawing was not easy for me. I was afraid of “ruining” or “messing up” my pages. Somehow a dirty page in my sketchbook seemed more permanent than a failed experiment on a special piece of paper.
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My 2×2 sketchbook collaboration with Dana Barbieri was a turning point in my relationship with sketchbooks. But that’s only part of the story. During that time I challenged myself to a personal daily sketchbook project and joined the daily painting challenge.
I couldn’t improve in years of avoiding drawing, but showing up regularly changed everything. The more art I made, the more art I wanted to make, the more ideas flowed.
Getting started is probably the hardest part. Showing up, day after day, especially in the beginning, is not easy. It took time to overcome what was holding me back.
Today, I love my sketchbooks, even the misfolded pages. Through my sketchbook practice, I developed my skills as an artist and developed and strengthened my voice.
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I finish my sketchbooks and date each page often. My sketchbooks, like my written journals, tell a story about my life and my growth as an artist.
Sketchbooks are very personal. There are probably as many ways to use a sketchbook as there are artists. One of the things that initially held me back was the idea that I wanted my sketchbook to look a certain way. When I saw perfect looking pages online I felt pressured to create perfect pages in my own books.
Sketchbook pages don’t have to be finished works of art. And they don’t have to be shared. Privately between the pages of my sketchbooks, I was given the freedom to be messy or silly, to experiment and play, opening up a world of possibilities.
Over time I have been able to create a fun and enjoyable sketchbook practice that complements my art. I’m not staring at a blank page not knowing what to do.
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Building confidence in art making and sketchbooks meant discovering my own preferences – from the books I use to the materials I use and how and when I approach them. I don’t usually like to paint outside, but I love taking my sketchbooks into my garden. Watercolors are my main way of creating art, and although I love them, I don’t use them in my sketchbooks. Being able to explore other mediums is one of the things I love most about my sketchbook practice.
When I started teaching online, my first class was about sketchbooks. Since then, I have loved sharing my passion for working in sketchbooks with thousands of students. It means so much to me to be able to share my story and thereby help others regain their creativity and love of art.
Do you have a sketchbook? If you do, how do you use it? What kind of art do you make? Which material do you prefer to use?
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This collection of sketchbook pages features work from students specializing in drawing, painting, mixed media, and art. Examples cover a wide range of presentation techniques and layout styles. It is important to remember that these only represent a fraction of what is possible.
These International GCSE Art Sketchbook pages were created by Nikau Hindin while at ACG Parnell College in Auckland, New Zealand. This page contains direct observation drawings of a still life arrangement made by Nikou and a handmade flux flower (harakeke). You might want to see Nikou’s complete A* IGCSE course project (98%) or her AS course project (awarded 100%). Larger file sizes of Nikau’s sketchbook pages can be found in our publication: Best High School Sketchbooks.
This A* sketchbook was completed by Emilia Swann while studying A Level Fine Art at Godalming College in Surrey, England. The page on the left includes a copy of the work by Leonard Baskin; The right side features experiments in a variety of media, including pencil on paper, old book pages, Quink ink and bleach, alcohol markers, ink and pen, fineliner and oil pastel. Emilia’s sketchbook pages can be found in our publication: Best Sketchbooks for upper secondary school.
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These sketchbook pages were created by Kate Powell while attending North Halifax Grammar School in West Yorkshire, England. Kate achieved A* in OCR GCSE Art in Year 9 (two years lower than expected) and A* in A Level Art in Year 12 (one year lower than expected). She achieved full marks (100%) for A Level Photography in Year 13. You may want to read about how Kate started her career while still in high school.
This sketchbook page was completed by Anne Lau while studying Edexcel GCSE Art and Design at Sha Tin College, Hong Kong. This page references the work of artist Stephen Conroy. Anne achieved 100% (A*) for this qualification.
These sketchbook pages exploring the human form were completed by Chloe Sinn while studying for her National Senior Certificate at Rustenburg High School for Girls in South Africa. The image on the right is a composite copy of an illustration by Keith Butcher, complete with masking tape, gouache paint, tracing paper, fine liner and crumpled magazine paper. You can find a larger file size on the sketchbook page on the left in our publication: Best sketchbooks for high school.
This A Level Art Sketchbook page contains drawings of a visual analysis of a sculpture by Bernard Meadows. This project was completed by William Govoni of the Bedford School in England. You can see more of William’s artwork in our guide to preparing an art portfolio for college or university.
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These graphite paper drawings were part of a sketchbook exercise carried out by Jenny Ha while studying AS Level Graphic Design (A*) at ACG Parnell College in Auckland, New Zealand.
These two International GCSE Art Sketchbook pages by Rhea Maheshwari, ACG Parnell College, Auckland, New Zealand, analyze the work of Jim Dineen. Rhea achieved an A* grade. More of Rhea’s sketchbook pages (larger file sizes) can be found in our publication: Best High School Sketchbooks.
This A Level Art Sketchbook page is by Daisy Wrigley, completed while studying AQA A Level Art & Design (Fine Art) at St Mary’s Catholic High School. This sketchbook page explores the work of Crystal Neubauer and explores a variety of media including tape, maps, book pages, packing tape, corrugated cardboard, tissue paper, fabric, tissue paper, charcoal, stitch and acrylic. Daisy achieved 98% (A*) for her final A Level Art grade. More of Daisy’s sketchbook pages can be found in our publication: Best High School Sketchbooks.
It is part of a process portfolio by Enrico Giori, completed as part of IB Visual Arts. Louis School in Milan. Enrico was awarded a level 7 with full marks in all three elements of the course. You may also want to look at his IB Visual Art Projectors CIE IGCSE Art Exam or IGCSE Coursework Project (A* Grade). You can also find some of Enrico’s sketchbook pages in our publication: Best sketchbooks for upper secondary school.
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This Edexcel AS Level Textile Design Sketchbook page is by Halima Akhtar, completed while studying at Woldingham School Art Department, UK. Halima secured 95 per cent in the AS exam and 100 per cent in the AS course (A*). She achieved 100% for A Level Fine Art. This sketchbook page refers to and contains the work of Naum Gabo