Travel sketchbooks: The biggest lessons I’ve learnt

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10 ай бұрын

Sketching while traveling can be both pure joy and equally stressful. I have a tough time deciding what to draw, and how much to draw in my sketchbooks. Trying to strike the right balance between drawing everything I see and not drawing at all, spending time with my family, and being in the moment is not easy. Over the years I have done a bit of everything, not drawn at all, and felt guilty or spent my whole time drawing and not spending enough time with family or friends and felt guilty. So in this video, I wanted to share a few tips that I've learnt over the years, on how to enjoy drawing while travelling as an artist without having full-on FOMO.
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@juliedrake6279 10 ай бұрын

That was one of the most beautiful cinematic videos I’ve seen on KZfaq and the art work is gorgeous ❤

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhhh thanks so much. It means so much to me. ☺️🫶🏽

@MsMaRo87 10 ай бұрын

Love this! I was away for two months with a newborn and 3 year old. I packed all my art materials and had many expectations for myself. I only drew four times total and realized that I was more able to actually draw if I had one or two materials…but even then, it was a total struggle with kids! I’d love to hear from artists on how they juggle being a creator when they have little ones :)

@zgart5788 10 ай бұрын

I travelled with my new born and whilst I managed to paint only a few times and I resonate with you ..

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your experience! It’s so so hard. Especially when they are so little. So please don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s temporary and they will become more independent and you will get your time back. I used to draw when my son napped and then he stopped napping. Hahaha the guilt I carried when I get some time to myself and I’d sit at a blank page wasting this precious time, wondering what to draw. That’s when I started playing with colour. Remember any play in your sketchbook is not a waste. Nothing goes to waste. Even bad drawings. 🫶🏽🫶🏽

@akemivids Ай бұрын

Lovely video and great advice! I have never documented my trips in my sketchbook before. I only wished to, and didn't know where to begin, and I was intimidated by the commitment. So instead, I'd just travel as usual and return to drawing when my trip was over. I will be travelling again soon and I really wish to start my first ever travel sketchbook and feeling uneasy, this video has given me a new perspective and now I'm very excited!

@parularora 27 күн бұрын

Awww it’s never too late to start. I’m glad this video gave you ideas of how you could incorporate your art with your travels. Have a fab time!

@melissarounds786 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see what you consider your bare essentials in that pencil pouch of yours. Such a great idea!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahh thanks! I’m planning to do a video soon about my travel art kit and how I make it modular depending on where I’m going etc, including the small pencil case I mentioned. So watch out for that! ☺️🫶🏽✏️🙌🏽

@CelloBows 2 ай бұрын

@@parularorawould love to also see a video on your travel kit! Especially what you're gouache essentials are

@meganmaking 9 күн бұрын

I instantly followed you when the video ended! ❤ Your artwork is beautiful and the videography was cinematic. I am leaving feeling very inspired and somewhat nostalgic 🌟 thanks for sharing

@parularora 7 күн бұрын

Awww thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

@CeruleanCzarina 10 ай бұрын

Loved this video! I too have been struggling with the compulsion to create only the best art in my sketchbooks instead of experimenting, enjoying the process, and not worrying about the imperfections or unfinished pieces. So thank you for sharing your experience, and I am still hoping for that Domestika course 😉!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m happy to hear that the video resonated with you. It’s always tricky and happens to the best of us. We just need to keep reminding ourselves not to do it! 🫶🏽

@nancypattonwilson1409 10 ай бұрын

This was a fabulous and helpful video, so nice to watch and such good ideas. My struggle is getting over my shyness and also finding my own time. I’m going to keep your words in mind when I go to Italy next month.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I can totally relate to the shyness part. I now don’t worry about people watching me draw, but in the beginning it was really hard as I was unsure of my work and was still figuring out my drawings and didn’t really want an audience. I started off by still away from the crowd or in the corner of a cafe so that no one could see what I was doing. I also always have my headphones on and listen to an audiobook or podcast and I’d get so engrossed in what I was listening that I would stop being conscious about my surroundings and stop worrying about the people around me. I really appreciate your thoughts and perspective here! 🙌🏽💛

@adriennepriceart 10 ай бұрын

I went to Rome last year and wanted to draw but there were just too many people and not enough places to sit. I think taking video and then screenshotting a part in the video to draw is also a good tactic, especially when things are too crowded

@SupraSoulStar 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your struggles and inspirations. I think setting the bar really high in terms of quality and quantity, is an ongoing struggle for me and usually results in not doing anything at all. 😫

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And that’s exactly right! I do that all the time! Just putting too much expectation on the trip and myself!

@fabd8067 Ай бұрын

I’ve only just recently discovered you & subscribed! I’m enjoying going through all your videos - you have a lovely calming manner about you & I LOVE seeing your cheerfully quirky & colorful pieces of art! I wish I could do this… 😻🎨🙌🏼🖼️🩷💚🩵🧡

@parularora Ай бұрын

Awww thanks a lot and I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos. ☺️🫶🏽

@pppnnnggg26 9 ай бұрын

Love those painting btw Your voice is so comfort. Can't wait for next videos!

@parularora 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! 🙌🏽

@roseodonovan6979 9 ай бұрын

Love the concept of an after party! The video visuals paired with your artwork was so pleasant to watch.

@parularora 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I had to remind myself of the fact that the fun didn’t need to stop. Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

@josephinewilliams5157 10 ай бұрын

I feel the same way about trying to draw and paint every thing, it’s exhausting. Thanks for your insight. I enjoyed your film

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I think we just need to be kind to ourselves and keep reminding ourselves of letting go of these crazy expectations! 🙌🏽🫶🏽

@myragarcia3683 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful inspiring video.

@parularora 3 ай бұрын

☺️ Glad you enjoyed it.

@deathbearbrown 10 ай бұрын

I'm about to go on vacation and I was just lamenting about which supplies are the most important to bring, so your video is finding me at the absolute best time. I guess I won't bring all 300 colored pencils with me ... I got advice recently that I should consider my vacation drawings as sketches to prep for a final piece that I can finish at home, that way I never need to feel like they need to be perfect.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha yes I am always trying to take more than I will ever need! I think I realised that I now, only take that tiny pencil case. But what I meant is I also take this tiny case and keep it with me at all times and only take more stuff if I know I’ll get a chance to draw. And I love the idea of thinking of the travel sketches as prep! I’ll definitely remember that.

@alisongray4297 10 ай бұрын

This is beautiful film. Thank you 🙏

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words!

@gonecoastalfl 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful...your video editing skills are amazing as well. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@parularora 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@Mulberry792 7 ай бұрын

Very inspiring. Your artwork is beautiful.

@parularora 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

@Elena-Studio 10 ай бұрын

Especially with the sketchbooks. The sketchbooks that are shared (on youtube and pinterest) I feel everyone is afraid to share their "ugly art" but it is just as important because it shows the process of the artist.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

I really understand where you are coming from. But I also know, as artists we do want to share work that we are proud of. It’s a nuanced subject, thot is often not easy to show with a static image in the case of IG. I think YT gives people spaces to have better discussions. I mean if you think about it, back in the day before the internet we would only see Artist’s finished works in galleries and exhibitions. We didn’t get to see any of their behind the scenes and how work went into creating those works of arts. I feel the more we talk about these topic’s without judging and be consider both sides, the more we’ll be able to understand this. I hope you get where I’m coming from. Thanks for reaching out here. I really appreciate it. ☺️👍🏽

@leanewton6758 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely video! You are not only a gifted artist on paper but in videos as well. Thank you for sharing your experience, time and talents. ❤

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it and so deeply touched. I feel so lucky to be part of such a fantastic and encouraging community! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

@leanewton6758 10 ай бұрын

@@parularora

@rofarmer_studio 10 ай бұрын

This was such a calming video! I've always wanted to get in to travel sketchbooking, I'm bad at pausing and giving myself the time to do it but this video was really inspiring to give it a go! I'm just about to go on a short bike trip and am going to take a small sketchbook with me! Glad a came across this video! I love your style of illustration also :-)

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I am glad you are here too! ☺️ And biking trip sounds amazing! Where are you planning to go?? A small sketchbook and a few materials will be just the right thing. And if you don’t end up using them, it’s fine too. We just need to make sure we aren’t so hard on ourselves!

@stephanie.kilgast 10 ай бұрын

Keeping the art supplies super light really makes a difference. Especially for you back, so you can have all you need without worrying about extra weight. I also sometimes only draw with ink on place, but add watercolors later (or not at all, no pressure!) Love your editing, as always, so satisfying to watch!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks for all the tips! And really appreciate all the kind words!

@tonyesq.8930 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I will for sure bring my sketchbook to my upcoming trip.

@parularora 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. And yay for taking a sketchbook for travelling but equally don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t end up using it. That’s something I didn’t call out in the video but meant to.

@eileenreillyarts1229 10 ай бұрын

Love this and I'm loving the Holbein Cake gouache set that you recommended. My remedy for travelling with someone who can't sit still when we're on holiday and who doesn't draw, is to keep it light and use things that dry quickly or just get an ink sketch down and worry about adding the colour later. I try to look out for opportunities where I can sit somewhere and he can go do his thing.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! And yay! Glad you are enjoying your Holbein pan gouache set. It’s literally the best there is! ☺️💛

@sielsounds 5 ай бұрын

I love this!! You really spoke to my heart in this video!

@parularora 5 ай бұрын

Awww thanks so much! I really appreciate it and glad my video resonated with you!

@gabriellapichon6061 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video !

@parularora 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@nadiasbookishwayoflife 10 ай бұрын

Loved this! 😍

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

👍🏽

@tarabooartarmy3654 10 ай бұрын

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I INSTANTLY subscribed. Beautiful filmography, peaceful music, lovely voice, beautiful art… you’ve got it all. Love your channel so much!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Aww thank you. I really appreciate it! I am glad you enjoyed the video and liking my channel! 🫶🏽☺️

@teresabarroso.oficinac 10 ай бұрын

You always make the most beautiful videos, full of useful tips accompanied with your peaceful voice ❤ thank you Parul!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! ☺️🫶🏽

@Teti_K 10 ай бұрын

Despite I prefer other style for my sketches I absolutely adore your paintings! They are so gorgeous! And I cannot help but watch your videos as their aesthetic is so close to my heart 😍

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

@user-wy3sb2bx7g 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for’ that video.

@parularora 8 ай бұрын

☺️🫶🏽

@brownsugar544 6 ай бұрын

I'm only 2mins in and im hooked on your video. Love your work and look forward to watching more! I'm obsessed eith drawing everything as well so this is so refreshing!

@parularora 6 ай бұрын

Ahh thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video! I really appreciate it and nice to meet fellow drawers! 🫶🏽☺️

@monicasdesignprocess 10 ай бұрын

This video is incredible! Love the storytelling, the editing, everything. I found you via Frame x Frame and so happy I did, I absolutely love your videos!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much! And so nice to meet you too! FxF is so amazing! How was your first experience? Are you joining for this time too?

@Stepsandstrides 4 ай бұрын

Lovely storytelling ❤

@parularora 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️🫶🏽

@TamiMartins 10 ай бұрын

Love this!!!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@acemilondoner8489 10 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your videos and hear your soothing voice. Sometimes I watch your videos before going to sleep, they are so relaxing. Thank you for creating this content and sharing.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you! ☺️

@terryhorn2769 5 ай бұрын

Love your paintings. I have spent the last 10 days in Laos and brought two sketchbooks and many supplies. I have ended up using a little pocket notebook, pencil, and a tiny watercolor kit exclusively. It took me a few days to get over the fear of missing something by not using all the supplies or whatever but the simplicity of pencil and paper made it more easy to do things quicker and easier. I also take lots of photos so I have plenty references later on.

@parularora 5 ай бұрын

Yesss it’s interesting how hard we are on ourselves for not using all the art materials we carry around. But sometimes just a few simple materials do the job. 👍🏽☺️

@marmyyetter5674 2 ай бұрын

Great advice!

@parularora 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

@hanchad 10 ай бұрын

Been super looking forward to seeing this, your videos are amazing Parul! These are such great tips too, not only for travel sketching but I think for illustration and observational/on location drawing in general! I haven’t travelled in a long time, but have begun doing a few more observational drawings and relinquishing the idea of ‘perfect’, and then I at least have the idea down on paper and can potentially be tweaked and done again, as you rightly said, it doesn’t have to end! Thanks for sharing thus, always love your videos (and work in general!)

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad to hear that my video has resonated with you. I so appreciate your support and thanks for sharing your experiences. It’s true these thoughts have definitely applied to my work in general too. 👍🏽🙌🏽

@bushrarehman 10 ай бұрын

Definitely face them. Thanks for the tips❤ love ur work. Many times end up not making art at all which is a disappointment in itself. I think much pressure comes from seeing artists draw and paint amazing finished detailed works when travelling and they are also photographing them there. Thanks for keeping it real.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Soo true! But I think we need to give other creators a break. If they can manage to create amazing art all the time while travelling or only want to share the best of their work, then so be it. It’s understandable, we all want to put our best foot forward. It’s up to us to recognise what our capabilities are, how to embrace all the different aspects of being an artist and also to take everything we see on social media with a big pinch of salt! 🫶🏽

@rocketsackcreations 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your honest feelings, this is very refreshing!

@parularora 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@ArtySubu 10 ай бұрын

This is just the reminder I needed today. Thanks, Parul 💛

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

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@ritaarora2679 10 ай бұрын

Loved the video❤❤❤

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MsAlliances 10 ай бұрын

Du sprichst mir in allem aus der Seele und deine Zeichnungen sind wundervoll!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

@ashleybravin 10 ай бұрын

This was such a lovely video and a perfect reminder that we don't need to capture it all in one go! I really struggle with the pressures of getting everything down in my sketchbook on trips and holidays, and end up letting the pressure get the best of me to the point where I forget to enjoy the trip! I also like how you curate your supplies down to a pencil case, I lug around way too many supplies, and could definitely take some of this advice. Lovely sentiments in this, thank you.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh thank you for reaching out and your lovely comments about my work. I can do relate to that and what you mentioned about not enjoying the trip. If only we didn’t put sooo much pressure on us. Also I am so guilty of travelling with too much art materials. The curated pencil case is fairly newer options and it’s quite freeing. ☺️🙌🏽

@SketchesnScrubs 10 ай бұрын

Really wonderful video! You captured how I feel everyone I create art while travelling, especially if I’m also vlogging it. Thank you for sharing x

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@zgart5788 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing - I really resonate with this video. Can you share a video on best supplies to take when on a trip..

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much. I really appreciate it and so glad I decided to make this video as I can see that I am not the only one who feels this way. And funny you should ask, as that exactly what I’m going to talk about in my next video, so keep a look out for that. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

@skroese1 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for inspiring to draw more! Beautifully shoot video also, much love❤

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate all the kind words! ☺️🙌🏽

@Kimichicha 9 ай бұрын

This video is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your amazing work! I can't wait to embrace more of this lifestyle for myself! :)

@parularora 9 ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. 🫶🏽

@zurilyons457 10 ай бұрын

Loved this video! Travel art journaling has been a continued struggle for me so thank you!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your struggles. I think it’s so hard to always be switched on. We all have off days, periods. We just have to keep reminding ourselves about it! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

@ruthstettmer-sultana6478 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your support! ☺️

@brineandpine 10 ай бұрын

Your video found me at a great time, I’ll be going on a big trip soon with my sketchbook! As ever, such a thoughtful and inspiring video, thank you.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks for being here and I hope you have a fab time. Just remember to be gentle with yourself and don’t put any pressure. 🙌🏽☺️

@nickdutton6218 4 ай бұрын

This is an insanely well made video. Wow! Please keep sharing! I'm so inspired to continue

@parularora 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate it. ☺️

@intergalacticpeachpatrol 10 ай бұрын

such a fantastic and inspirational video! thank you for sharing : )

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 💛🙌🏽👍🏽

@adriennepriceart 10 ай бұрын

This is edited so well and the lessons are really important for artists to hear again and again. Well done! As a person trying to document my creative process as well, letting go of those expectations is extremely helpful. Love this video

@adriennepriceart 10 ай бұрын

Is there an affiliate link for the Holbein gouache set?

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate all your lovely comments about the video and my work. Unfortunately no, as I bought from EBay as well from a Japanese seller.

@fabiana58 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. So inspiring. I noticed the more I packed, the more I got anxious about not being able to create. When I switched on travel light, with just an handful of fundamental tools, I found myself able to create time for my drawings, my journals, my sketches.

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and such a good analogy. It’s like when you have less clutter and lesson decisions to make, the easier it gets to create something! Thanks for sharing! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

@purplesuitcase5815 10 ай бұрын

A beautiful video with beautiful art Thank you for sharing :)

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments! I really appreciate it!🙌🏽💛

@melissamartinart 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was so beautiful and extremely helpful! I’m off to Japan next month and have been flip-flopping between taking all the art materials and just a few. You make a great case for the latter

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Omg how amazing!! Have a fab time! I’m so jealous. If I were you I’d carry very little art materials and buy them all from there! All my favourite brands are from Japan and apparently they are soooo much cheaper there! If and when I make it there, I’m going with empty suitcases and fill it with all the art materials!

@melissamartinart 10 ай бұрын

@@parularora hehe thank you! And believe me I will be coming home with way more than I take!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Yaaas! 😂✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️🎉

@RadishTheFool 10 ай бұрын

Usually, my brain is more focused on audio than visuals. But with your videos, I often find myself so drawn in by the compositions and colours and inspiring subjects that I forget to listen properly to what you are saying. So then I get to watch them again. 😉 This video was another delight. It's so cool to see those familiar pops of super bright colours all over your real-life environments as well. Seeing the world through your eyes makes everything look magical. 🧡💛💜

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your continued support and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. It’s been a labour of love. 🙌🏽🫶🏽

@RadishTheFool 10 ай бұрын

@@parularora 🤗

@shemer00 10 ай бұрын

I always love your videos ❤

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

☺️🫶🏽 thank you for your continued support! I really really appreciate it!

@angelicavirrueta6581 10 ай бұрын

Can you make a vid or comment back to let me know what’s in your travel kit? The colors and textures in your pieces are to die for!!!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

You’re in luck as I’m working on that video right now! ☺️👍🏽

@SophieMcPike 10 ай бұрын

This video is beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing! xoxoox

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

@xAniAnix 10 ай бұрын

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@parularora 10 ай бұрын

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@marilynburke7609 10 ай бұрын

😊❤️

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

☺️ thank you!

@futurecondos 10 ай бұрын

This is inspiring

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏽☺️

@beuvelain 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and artwork inside the sketchbook. I love the neon red color. Which brand and color is that?

@parularora 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I use a few different neon brands. For gouache it’s Holbein and Turner. For Japanese gansai it’s Choosing Keeping.

@coloredcarol8074 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are always such a treat… love you art and the way you edited it, you’re a huge inspiration!

@PunjabiHumanitarian 10 ай бұрын

I second that!

@parularora 10 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much! These videos take a lot of time and effort so I really appreciate you saying that! But they are passion projects and I’ve fallen in love with telling my stories via this medium of video! 🫶🏽🥲🥰

@carollutton3340 3 ай бұрын

What is the name of the paint set you show with the round pans? Is it gouache? You don’t list it in the description of paint used. I’m always looking for a set of gouache in pans I don’t want to carry tubes. Thanks

@parularora 3 ай бұрын

Yes they are pan gouache. They are Holbein and are called opaque watercolours. The reason why I haven’t listed it is because I bought mine from a seller on eBay from Japan as they aren’t available in the UK. There are also Carandache pan gouache that are more easily available but the pigment quality of Holbein ones are much better.