In this video, artist Jessica shares her tips on how to fill up a sketchbook and improve art skills. She emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to fill a sketchbook, and encourages viewers to set goals and have fun. Jessica shares five ways to fill a sketchbook:
1. Drawing from life: Drawing objects or still-life compositions to practice observation and rendering skills.
2. Creating a character: Using an object as inspiration to create a character, and experimenting with different mediums and styles.
3. Starting a challenge: Setting a challenge to practice a specific skill, such as drawing ears or portraits, to improve technique.
4. Doodling: Allowing oneself to freely draw and experiment with different shapes, lines, and patterns to loosen up and spark creativity.
5. Making a black and white and color study: Creating a study of a reference image in both black and white and color to practice values, contrast, and color theory.
Jessica encourages viewers to mix and match these techniques to make their sketchbook experience enjoyable and to improve their art skills.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The creator's name is Jessica.
2. She discusses ways to fill up a sketchbook and improve art skills.
3. She sets goals before starting to fill up her sketchbook.
4. Drawing from life is a great way to fill up a sketchbook.
5. To draw from life, grab an object, set up good lighting, and focus on creating a nice composition.
6. Drawing from life is beneficial for all levels and helps train eye-hand coordination.
7. Creating a character out of an object is another way to fill up a sketchbook.
8. To create a character, draw from life or take photos of an object and visualize it as a character.
9. Starting a challenge for yourself is another way to fill up a sketchbook.
10. Challenges can help improve specific drawing skills, such as drawing ears.
11. Doodling is a great way to loosen up and spark creativity.
12. Doodling can be done with different mediums and can be inspired by surroundings.
13. Making a black and white and color study of a photo is another way to fill up a sketchbook.
14. Using free image resources from Google can provide inspiration for studies.
15. Painting in black and white helps to focus on values and contrast.
16. Creating a color version of a study can be easier after completing the black and white version.
17. Using a reference image can help ensure accurate measurements and likeness.
18. The options for creating black and white and colored versions are endless.
19. Making these two pieces can help train artistic muscles and result in finished paintings.
20. Taking off the tape after completing a drawing or painting can be satisfying.