What you'll learn

Overcome your fear of the blank page

Learn various mixed media techniques for your sketchbook or art journal

Overcome perfectionism in the creation of your sketchbook spreads

Learn how to tap into your intuition and use it to create highly personal artwork

Requirements

No previous experience required, suitable for beginners and the creatively curious!

Description

Are you a creative person who likes the idea of keeping sketchbooks, but often feels uninspired?Do you have piles of sketchbooks that you’ve started but not finished?Do you feel that keeping a sketchbook is dry and dull?Let me show you a different approach, that will set you on the path of a new love affair with your sketchbook!What will I learn in the workshop?Approaches and mindsets that allow you to approach a sketchbook practice with enthusiasm and joy;How to let go of perfectionism and enjoy the process;A plethora of mixed media techniques and ideas for how to use them in your sketchbook;Tips and tricks for working with the materials.What materials will I need?As well as some basic materials that you are likely to have at home already, you will need:A sketchbook - you can use any sketchbook you like but I will talk through my preferred options.Acrylic paintAcrylic InkGessoPosca pensTestimony from past participants:“In the Sketchbook Freedom workshop I learnt new techniques and immediately felt inspired and confident to use them.. it was the perfect opportunity to further explore my creative side!”“Your workshop has really refreshed my feelings about my sketchbook practice. Now I will use my sketchbook to interact and develop a valued relationship around images and the ideas that inspire me. I’m very excited!”“I really enjoyed this workshop. I think it had the perfect balance of inspiration (looking at sketchbooks), theory (explanation of techniques), and freedom to create! Thank you so much Rose!”

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Inspiration (art books)

Lecture 3 Materials

Lecture 4 Inspiration (my sketchbooks)

Section 2: Mindset

Lecture 5 The Freedom Mindset

Lecture 6 Breaking Rules

Lecture 7 Get Going with Confidence

Section 3: Activating the Page

Lecture 8 Ballpoint pen

Lecture 9 Collage

Lecture 10 Acrylic Paint

Lecture 11 Acrylic Ink

Section 4: Layering the Page

Lecture 12 Layering the Page introduction

Lecture 13 Line Drawing

Lecture 14 Paper Cut-outs

Lecture 15 Collage

Lecture 16 Geometric Nets

Lecture 17 Repeat Pattern Clusters

Lecture 18 Windows

Lecture 19 Tissue Paper Veils

Lecture 20 Gesso Knock-back

Section 5: Polishing your sketchbook Spreads

Lecture 21 Composition of Spreads

Lecture 22 Finishing

People who want to start a sketchbook practice or loosen up an existing one. People who to overcome creative self criticism.