Do not use wet mediums in a sketchbook designed for dry mediums.
Whether it's for a class or for fun, keeping a sketchbook is a worthwhile project that will help preserve your artwork and track your development as an artist. If you previously kept drawings on individual sheets of paper, a sketchbook will help you stay organized by centralizing all of your creative activities in one place. Even if you work in a medium incompatible with sketchbooks, such as ceramics or oil paint, you can still benefit from maintaining a record of ideas and doodles.
Instructions
1. Purchase a sketchbook that meets your needs from an art supplier; you may find that the texture, weight or binding of particular sketchbooks interfere with you creative process. Experiment with different brands and styles before settling on one.
2. Attach your drawing medium to your sketchbook. Slide pencils or pens into the rings of the binding. Rubber band loose materials to sketchbooks that have glued or sewn bindings to avoid weakening the spine.
3. Clip the rubric for your sketchbook to the interior of the back cover.
4. Sketch for 15 minutes at least once a day. Draw from life or sketch imaginary subjects. Sit in a public place such as a cafeteria or library for a dynamic set of live models.
5. Sign and date each sketch and review the sketchbook periodically to note improvements or declination of technique. Consult the rubric to ensure all project requirements are satisfied.
6. Store full sketchbooks in a dry environment. Consider wrapping books in a plastic sleeve to protect them from pests and dust.
