Did I just Fail This Sketchbook Challenge?

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2 жыл бұрын

...Or did I completely ace it?
✿ H e l l o! ✿
So, I created a sketchbook challenge for myself where I tried to finish an entire sketchbook in a month, drawing in it daily, focusing on being MAJORLY scribbly and loose!
Well, I didn't draw every day BUT I still finished the sketchbook in half of the month... then I terminated the challenge! Hah! My sketchbook challenge, my rulez?! YEP!
The sketchbook: Moleskine Cahier Notebook (approx A5 sized)
The Pencils: Prismacolor
The Paints: Holbein acrylgouache, japanese fountain pen ink, Alchemical arts natural watercolour, winsor and newton ink (in no particular order)
Links to the other videos which I mentioned:
✏ Finishing my sketchbook in 8 days: • Finishing My Sketchboo...
✏ Sketchbook tour 2022: • SKETCHBOOK TOUR
✏ Sketchbook tour 2021: • Sketchbook Tour - Scri...
✏ Sketchbook tour 2020: • My first ever sketchbo...
✏ Tour of my sketchbooks from half a lifetime ago: • Tour of my Sketchbooks...
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@maudofmossforest 2 жыл бұрын

"Sometimes my hand isn't making the drawing of my hopes, dreams and desires" - I really felt that. Nothing is more debilitating. I think that's why good art days: when the vision is clear, when the hand and brain and heart sing in unison, I think that's why those days are so sweet. They say 'The Muse finds you hard at work' and I think that's true; the bad art days are a little easier to bear and treat with permission to step away if we know that's the path to a breakthrough. I loved watching all of these unfold, but one of my especial favourites is the green lady with the purple bird. You make green sing, especially with this recent embracing of blacks and charcoals! 💖

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

So, so perfectly said! I love your words. Thank you xoxooxox

@darkhoursco 2 жыл бұрын

This... this is exactly what I needed right now -- Seeing how you embrace drawing your comfort subjects and how you are so kind in encouraging yourself to create. It's the best. So many gems and great reminders in this challenge. Just sublime!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you so much sweet one x I really appreciate it ❤️

@caitlyndailey Жыл бұрын

Loved how relatable this video was, Sophie! As a freelancer who is also in my 30's, I find myself constantly learning about the ebbs and flows of both my body and mind when it comes to the process of designing/creating. We need to embrace the 'bad art days' more, just as you said. Your narration throughout this video was so comforting - thank you for putting it out there! 🙂

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Thank you Caiylyn 🙂🙂🙂 Totally! Nothing wrong with a 'bad art day', they shouldn't be scary. lots love x

@debbiedrawsfunny Жыл бұрын

I so thoroughly enjoyed this, Sophie🥰 Everything from your beautiful sketching to your approach to creating with comfort and ease and being kind to yourself. If you’d have seen me watching this, and sketching in my own sketchbook, you’d have seen me nodding like a bobble head because I was like, “is this girl,living in my head- this is exactly how I feel about making art!”😅

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

YESSS! Thank you so much!

@sarahwhite4227 2 жыл бұрын

Your sketchbooks always inspire me to create. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! My absolute pleasure!

@ingrid-b-art 2 жыл бұрын

Totally resonate with a 'bad art day' not necessarily meaning you make bad art! I've never know how to articulate that thought but you said it perfectly!

@intergalacticpeachpatrol 2 жыл бұрын

this was a much-needed creative boost for my brain this morning! a beautiful start to the day! lots of giggles and lots of inspiration! thank you, lovely sophie! what a beautiful sketchbook time!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my sweetest Peach!!! xoxoox big hugs

@jlm517rocks 7 ай бұрын

gotta love synchronicity... for me this a 1st viewing of this sesh, a year past to others, & it encourages a part of me that has been dormant...& awakened, being playful is key. Ty

@SophieMcPike 7 ай бұрын

Oh this is one of my favourite videos ! I’m so glad you discovered it and it’s waking something up within you! I love that!

@lisaj1032 Жыл бұрын

Comfort zone drawing... brilliant.. I've never heard anyone talk about this before. For me it's Egyptian style eyes. They are all over the house, staring at everyone lol. Love your stuff!

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 Ah! Love that!

@kayleighathena_ 2 жыл бұрын

Your sketchbooks are just divine! And somehow make me feel seen? My sketchbooks are always filled with layers of sketches on the pages and I like to see that with some of yours too! Not being afraid to go OVER a drawing. And as always it's a joy to see mixed mediums on the pages. What a treat to watch! I don't think there's such a thing as a sketchbook fail.

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Overlapping drawings is SO FUN! Love you K x

@hafnpolizei2427 2 жыл бұрын

I adore all of your drawings and I just love love LOVE your attitude towards your own art!! It's so refreshing to see an artist truly enjoying their craft and just having fun. Your videos don't let me forget why I fell in love with art in the fist place, thank you!!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

This is SUCH a wonderful comment to receive! Thank you so much xoxo

@theghostboat1864 Жыл бұрын

I really like magical fantasy and sci-fi stuff so my comfort zone is skulls, swords, armor, mushrooms, big moons and stars, swords in a stone, cute tree stumps 🗡️✨

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

I love that!!!!

@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 5 ай бұрын

Alway always jot down your ideas. I have note books all over the place. Sometimes I write them down and later have no idea what I was talking about 😂

@laasyapriyamalladi4081 Жыл бұрын

I love love your work and you inspire me so much! I wish you’d come up with an art therapy workbook of sorts or something like that! I don’t know… Keep sparkling and sharing your incredible art journey with us! ❤

@megangardner_science_and_art Жыл бұрын

Your art is so so beautiful ❤ Watching you draw is both relaxing and very inspiring. Drawing in my sketchbook after a long day at work is the most relaxing thing ☺️ so I can relate to comfort art.

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀❤❤

@fionahannon_art Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sketchbook!!!

@salomemrll8820 Жыл бұрын

I am an illustrator who's really afraid of the white page and starting a new sketchbook, really afraid of my own exceptations because I know it won't be like it's in my mind... but, thanks to you and your videos, I really want to change that. I really want to try make things without being disappointed, without the preasure. Maybe I will try to make my own sketchbook challenge and I hope it will help ! Anyway, your work is soooo inspiring to me, you make me want to draw years ago and everytime I saw a drawing of you in my Instagram, it brightens my day so THANKS a lot and can't wait to have a little of money to support you on Patreon (you'll be my first choice on the platform for sure) !!

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Stark white pages are very scary! I totally get it, too! It does take practice - small step by small step 😊😊 Thank you so muchhhhh!! ahh my heart!

@Saforra99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some great thoughts :) + your cool sketchbook/process!

@DoodleDiem Жыл бұрын

Love love love the term comfort drawing 🙏🏵️🥰 love how you described it thanks for that.

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

So glad! Yes! If there are comfort foods - why not comfort drawings 🥰

@fionahannon_art Жыл бұрын

I need to try this idea out, thanks for sharing your process. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this video🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏👍

@MonsterMaker 2 жыл бұрын

I like these kinds of challenges - I did a mini sketchbook slam a couple of years ago and I really want to do another one. But the sketchbook was so small but actually had a lot of pages so I felt pretty rigid. You've def inspired me to do this again but trry more mixed media and be a lot more loosey goosey with it. I still have not drawn on the first page of my current sketchbook which I started in December 2021! I have made them more scrapbooky which has helped me to be a bit less previous and not torn out any pages. Thankyou as always for sharing your sketchbook with us!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! A tiny tiny sketchbook slam is a fun idea! So glad you've been enjoying your sketchbook times x

@paulasaraivajournal Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ thanks for sharing

@maybekatie Жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie!! I just wanted to pop in and leave you a little bit of love-I've been admiring you and your work and and been inspired by you on instagram for forever but I am now in the process of binging all your KZfaq content and I am loving every video!! your positive spirit and sweet jokes and giggles are just exactly what I need for company while working on my own art ventures 💖 big hugs from a Canadian art friend 💕

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Ah what a LOVELY comment!! Thank youuuu 💖💖💖💖💖

@FireKittenss 2 жыл бұрын

I love your use of motion, color, texture, ugh everything.

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! Heheh! I have fun

@_foxpuppet 2 жыл бұрын

I ADORE your colour palettes throughout this book. So unique and cohesive, absolutely beautiful

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Colours are my FAVOURITE! thank you x

@TheLaizyDaisy Жыл бұрын

love this - and YOU - my friend!!!

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Jessica! You're the best! Thank you xooxox

@littlelemoncurd6191 2 жыл бұрын

I love your art so much. I struggle to be loose and whimsical with my lines and colors so I adore anyone who can do that so well.

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much x it can be difficult sometimes! I go through stages of being super loose then I naturally tighten up, tighten up, tighten up and then I realise what’s happening and go back to loosey goosey

@littlelemoncurd6191 2 жыл бұрын

@@SophieMcPike lol I am always way too tightened up with my art.

@tfin7882 2 жыл бұрын

Ur absolutely amazing. I was crying n depressed n this made me smile. Love ur art so much

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I could ignite a smile :) Thank you so much

@bonespicestudio2378 2 жыл бұрын

oh this was so delightful to absorb as i eat a hot bowl of porridge. thank you for sharing all of your inner thoughts on your art and art making!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the PERFECT combo of things x Thank you love

@nadyartillustration Жыл бұрын

I really love your work and video’s ❤

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!❤

@tfin7882 2 жыл бұрын

Obsessed

@rachelhatfield8655 2 жыл бұрын

My comfort drawing is potted plants with faces :-) they are so fun,easy, and cute! You inspired me to put watercolor down first in my sketchbook and then do colored pencil over top.. just need to do the colored pencil part 😊

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

That is SUCH a cute comfort drawing :) I love it

@rachelhatfield8655 2 жыл бұрын

@@SophieMcPike 🥰

@Kaspaara Жыл бұрын

Wow. *-* I don't think you realize what a treat this video really is!! ;D There is so much sublime wisdom in there, on art and sketchbooking, but also so much more! I loved every second of it (the warm overlay you always put on your footage...awhh) and I do find it generous you filmed so much of your process for us to see! Sometimes I wonder how you get these close shots where the camera was probably two centimeters from your fingers and pen, because it's so zoomed in and the amazing detail shots leave me in awe (juicy textures!!). Hoooow?? 8D - I always try to film like this but the camera is in my way and it doesn't work for me. I always say "when filming hinders me from creating the actual art, it's time to step back a tad" xD But you managed both perfectly, it seems. Well done! And I don't think you failed at this challenge either, you did sooo much and adapted the whole thing while you went along, made it managable. It's very honorable how you listened to your body and gave your wrists and bit of time off when you felt you needed it. Sorry to hear you have to struggle with that every now and then! Hope you feel better now.

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

I love this comment! Thank you so much!! Haha! Yes, sometimes the camera is about 5 cms away from the drawing and it can get awkward sometimes, but it's only for a few seconds before I put the camera away and get into the drawing/painting :) So glad the blobs are working for you!!

@Kaspaara Жыл бұрын

@@SophieMcPike hehe, my pleasure! ^^ and thanks for answering! ♥ aah okay, so you hold the camera with one hand and draw with the other for a few secs? :D sorry about asking in so much detail, but I'm still trying to find a tripod you can bend so perfectly close to the drawing xD I guess that's the way I'm gonna do it too (or continue to do it). :) Anyway, one thing's certain, I love your "cinematography" as well as your art - keep it up. I get so excited every time you upload. =D x

@jamieroberts269 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it is great to do a quick art dump in smaller sketchbooks like these. You can go back later and do a more detailed piece using one of these pieces as inspiration. I loved your use of color. I think I’m going to try the color dump on some pieces to see if it helps me get inspired.

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@melissamartinart 2 жыл бұрын

Liking this before I’m watching because I know I’m going to love it!

@FelinePoetry Жыл бұрын

I want to do this challenge now!

@SophieMcPike Жыл бұрын

it was seriously so fun and satisfying!

@indigothornton4420 2 жыл бұрын

hihi sophie omigosh just sobbing over how super darn cute ur drawings are, and wondering what pencils u use? they look so satisfying to draw with! also mega excited to see ur stall at the finders keepers!💗✨💖💖💗✨✨

@indigothornton4420 2 жыл бұрын

wait lol just watched the part where u named the pencils, is there a specific prisma colour pencils set that u used?

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Indigo!!! Thank you so much!!! I use prismacolor pencils - they’re so buttery and waxy soft! I love them 😍 See you next week at Finders!!! Xoxo

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

I have the box of ALL OF THEM! Hahah! All the colours 🌈🙃🥰

@1479Grofunk 2 жыл бұрын

Superbe !

@goodenoughasmr Жыл бұрын

😍

@BunnyOnTheCoast 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie, my comfort subjects are birds, birds, birds mixed with big cats like tigers and leopards but it used to be exclusively curvy girls with big eyes until a VERY misguided art professor told me I'll never get anywhere drawing big, doey eyed girls which has haunted me for longer than it should of because I really used to enjoy drawing them but now anytime I try and draw them again he keeps saying that inside my head! Any tips on squashing silly critically damaging advice??? Always LOVE watching you draw by the way!

@SophieMcPike 2 жыл бұрын

Birds! Yes! love those comfort drawing subjects. UGHH! Big UGH to that guy! (I'm not a professional but...) Just know that his criticisms don't matter! Counteract and Replace those intrusive thoughts with cute words like "I am doing a good job" "I'm being authentically me" "This is fun" "I love my drawings. People love my drawings"... stuff like that! xoxo

@BunnyOnTheCoast 2 жыл бұрын

@@SophieMcPike thanks that sounds really encouraging 🤗🤗🤗 I'll give it a go!