Which one sounds like you?
There is no right order. Start wherever you feel curious, and wander from there.
I want to begin
For when you have a blank page and a lot of good intentions.
How to start a sketchbook
Everything you need for your first page, and permission to make a mess.
Sketchbook ideas and prompts
Simple things to draw today, so you never stare at a blank page.
Build a sketchbook habit
Small, gentle ways to keep drawing when life gets busy.
I'm not sure what to buy
Start with what you already own, then add slowly.
Mixed media sketchbook materials
What I actually use, and what you can happily skip.
Start with watercolours
A calm first go with paint, no experience needed.
Colour pencils for beginners
Slow, mindful and forgiving. A lovely place to begin.
Alcohol markers for beginners
How to blend and layer without wasting your pens.
I'm worried I'll get it wrong
You are in good company. Nearly everyone feels this at the start.
Do you need an art style?
Spoiler: no. You can simply play with your materials.
Afraid of ruining your sketchbook?
Why the blank page feels so scary, and how to get past it.
Sketchbook, art journal or visual journal?
What the words mean, and why it matters less than you think.
I'd like some company
Making art is lovely alone and even nicer together.
Online art community for beginners
What it feels like to draw alongside kind people.
Online sketchbook classes in the UK
Weekly live classes on Thursday evenings, with recordings.
Become a sketchbook artist
My story, and how sketchbooks can even earn money.
Would you like company while you draw?
In my Sketchbook Circle I host a weekly live class, every Thursday at 6 PM UK time.
Beginners are very welcome, nobody critiques your work, and every class is recorded so you can join in whenever suits you.
Not ready to join anything? Start with my free course.
Pop your email in and I'll send you my free course, so you can get to know how I teach before you decide anything.