tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post3273126152879923241..comments2023-06-28T17:56:20.469+02:00Comments on down a dusty lane.....: Why use a sketchbook?Cathy Holtomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-47382262684003695922013-02-28T08:36:17.805+01:002013-02-28T08:36:17.805+01:00Great post.Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511653763073963362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-56874763502267668152013-02-28T06:16:55.330+01:002013-02-28T06:16:55.330+01:00Wonderful Cathy, you've inspired me to sketch ...Wonderful Cathy, you've inspired me to sketch with paint rather than graphite!debra morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398482057558809110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-377515526677007182013-02-25T09:02:58.124+01:002013-02-25T09:02:58.124+01:00Hello Cathy,
I love sketchbooks but I find it hard...Hello Cathy,<br />I love sketchbooks but I find it hard not to get really precious about them. I really do need to loosen up and stop worrying about the outcome. One thing I have found is that although I love a good quality sketchbook, cheap ones bring out the best in me. I am not as worried about making every page count.<br />Stew. <a href="" rel="nofollow">stewcrowther.wordpress.com</a> _________________________Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361000966895720785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-21679403778051766272013-02-24T21:20:27.229+01:002013-02-24T21:20:27.229+01:00I agree...sketchbooks = freedom :)
I love your fiv...I agree...sketchbooks = freedom :)<br />I love your five minute boats!Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-36985340143300014922013-02-24T17:57:49.398+01:002013-02-24T17:57:49.398+01:00Yes I cover my desperate failures with another ske...Yes I cover my desperate failures with another sketch, entry ticket, a leaf anything will do!<br />Thanks for the comments, lovely to read your thoughts too. Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-79811141287544327352013-02-24T16:43:10.719+01:002013-02-24T16:43:10.719+01:00Lovely sketches
I keep sketchbooks for all the re...Lovely sketches<br /><br />I keep sketchbooks for all the reasons given - they do bring back the day, sounds, smells, feel of the sun or wind and the intensity of looking fixes all that in your memory.<br /><br />There is no pressure in a sketchbook. All is experiment, trying whatever is necessary to catch what interested you. It's such a resource of ideas for years to come, even quick scrappy scribbles.<br /><br />I always have a lot of sketchbooks on the go, some for anything goes and others for specific projects, so that work is more easily found in the future. Also a variety of papers and sizes and shapes. <br /><br />I have learned over the years that I do NOT like cheap paper, so nowadays I only use decent paper, but I don't treat it as 'best' in any way, it's just paper. Good paper handles anything I want to throw at it without buckling or disintegrating. Any desperate failures that need hiding can be worked over in an opaque medium or collage!vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-34030873576064888822013-02-23T04:44:08.861+01:002013-02-23T04:44:08.861+01:00Your work inspires me to use my sketchbook more re...Your work inspires me to use my sketchbook more regularly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355326977935582850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-57699804891822054972013-02-22T12:08:48.861+01:002013-02-22T12:08:48.861+01:00Nice post - Rebecca's idea set me thinking too...Nice post - Rebecca's idea set me thinking too. I think they are a great source of inspiration to look back on too.Sue Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725508861293492216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-4271855212744279072013-02-22T09:00:14.232+01:002013-02-22T09:00:14.232+01:00I keep sketchbooks mostly for travelling near and ...I keep sketchbooks mostly for travelling near and far. For that tiny or quick sketch brings back memories far more than a photograph. I can remember the noise, the people around, the smells etc. Sometimes if I pop somewhere and there is something going on I will search out a shop and buy yet another! Oh, yes I have quite a selection! I also love looking at famous artists sketchbooks as they are so personal, ones I especially I love are Turners books at the Tate Britain in London. I do love your lovely little sketches and inspire to use more colour instead of just water soluble pens.Polly Birchallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071252070928856360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-81470796124955114252013-02-22T00:55:38.046+01:002013-02-22T00:55:38.046+01:00Really enjoyed this post Cathy. I value my sketch...Really enjoyed this post Cathy. I value my sketchbooks as an integral part of my development with watercolour but also they are somewhere to capture memories. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709571152864645964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-14688288072854923672013-02-21T23:53:11.584+01:002013-02-21T23:53:11.584+01:00I couldn't agree more. I love all my sketchboo...I couldn't agree more. I love all my sketchbooks, they contain so much inspiration and memories. Isn't it great to open one of your sketchbooks and then knowing the exact moment again? Hearing the sounds, perhaps even smell the smells again, of that moment you captured in there. So much better than a photo! <br />Great for experimenting too. No pressure, it's all about the process!Koosje Koenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340710667345221768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-59066386828265881652013-02-21T23:20:09.028+01:002013-02-21T23:20:09.028+01:00Thanks for the mention Cathy! I'm glad I could...Thanks for the mention Cathy! I'm glad I could inspire you. Your post is great and I am glad to see I am not the only person who is what I call a sketchbookaholic (I'm a sucker for a good sketchbook and have them in all different shapes and sizes too). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-27749910951421711182013-02-21T23:18:46.305+01:002013-02-21T23:18:46.305+01:00Great post. I tend to go through phases where I us...Great post. I tend to go through phases where I use my notebook a lot, and then life overtakes me and I just don't seem to be able to find even 10 minutes to do a sketch.<br /><br />Your post has given me a kick and reminded me to just do it! Thanks Cathy.Vandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508523679989447743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-70220892741412391422013-02-21T19:27:33.847+01:002013-02-21T19:27:33.847+01:00Thanks Alex!Thanks Alex!Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-18004750571053356442013-02-21T19:16:57.435+01:002013-02-21T19:16:57.435+01:00wonderful post :) Sketchbook is almost like a phot...wonderful post :) Sketchbook is almost like a photo album to me, only better IMO<br />Love those drawings too by the wayAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703463476504355697noreply@blogger.com