How to Fold a Sketchbook from a Single Sheet of Paper (On-line Art Lesson #2)

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With a snap of the fingers and snip of the scissors, you can make a sketchbook from a regular sheet of paper in no time.  Carry this mini sketchbook in your purse or pocket – you are always  prepared to sketch or take notes.  Well, yes, you will need a pen.

When you go out, do you always stuff a tissue in your pocket?  Make it a habit to stuff this tiny sketchbook in there too –  you will be shocked at how many ideas you capture and how much your drawing will improve.

This week the assignment is to make a pocket sketchbook –

and carry it with you.  Write and draw in it.

Have fun with your Muse.

If you use a standard 8.5″ by 11″ piece of paper, each “page” will be 2.75″ x 4.25″.   You have to learn to think big on a tiny scale; you’ll adjust once you start using these.

The Sharpie shows you the scale. Tiny ready-made frames that fit a trimmed page are available. Drawing from Vic's coffee shop, Boulder : pen and watercolor: Lillian Kennedy

"Sudoku at Vic's" 2" x 4" L Kennedy

How did your drawing go last week?  Did you get one sketch in your sketchbook?  Did you make a resolution to do (at least) one sketch a week for the year? If making the commitment to your art and doing these projects puts you outside your comfort zone, hang in there – I will be giving tips to cope and flourish in  coming posts.   Please share your experiences by clicking on the comments section below.