An artist lacking motivation. Sound familiar?
It happens to everyone in all walks of life, you lose motivation, inspiration and drive. Especially if you’re an artist, writer, musician etc.
The lucky ones can carry on without a problem, I’m not so lucky, most of the time I have to be in the mood and in the zone to get going. Not so long ago I would go weeks or months without making a mark on paper and despite wanting to, adult life gets in the way.
So... to counteract this problem, I decided to keep a simple sketchbook, like a diary basically. I couldn’t believe how much this helped to improve my drawing and motivation to draw regularly. I was drawing anything that was near me everyday and it wasn’t taking up any time at all. Why hadn’t I don’t this sooner?! It was really rewarding and I improved a hell of a lot in a just a few weeks!
Broxbourne Train station
Norwich Towerblocks
I was used to drawing big so I started off using an A4 sketchbook but this became bulky to carry around with paints, water, pens, brushes etc… so opted for an A5 sketchbook and a small watercolour set which was the perfect size for capturing snapshots of life quickly. Most of the time I will try to draw “on site” as much as possible; public transport on your commute to work, for example, is a great way to test your drawing of people.
Norwich Centre
My Girlfriend in our flat
At the cafe on my lunch hour
Insomnia sketchbooking
Cafe sketchbooking
Having recently moved house and area, I haven’t been sketching as much as I’d like but I am about to start again and drive myself forward creatively with the help of a trusty little sketchbook!
…. Try a sketchbook. Sketch something, anything, each day.
All the best and good luck!
Peace
Urbanart88