Sketchbook Challenge - by Susan Yeates (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Don't know what to draw? Kickstart or develop your own daily sketching habit with 100 simple and thought-provoking prompts from the creator of the #30daysketchbookchallenge.

Packed full of advice, tips, handy warm-up exercises, dip into these 100 sketching prompts whenever you like or work through in order. Some of the prompts have brief explanations, others a little more information or even a step-by-step guide. Whether you're a beginner, haven't picked up a pencil in years, or just need some inspiration, this book is for you .

• Develop your creative mindset so that you can get the most out of your sketching sessions, however short they may be.

• Experience that daily sketching is part of wellness and self-care for adults and children alike. Let Susan help to frame your wellness through a drawing journey.

Illustrated throughout with Susan's own responses to the prompts, let this mix of black and white sketches in pen or pencil, plus colored illustrations, paintings and even collage, inspire you to build a drawing regimen. After all, a quick sketch can work wonders and bring a little happiness and calm to your day.

About the Author

Susan Yeates is an artist, tutor, author, podcast host (Creativity Talks) and TEDx speaker. She obtained a fine art printmaking degree from Loughborough University, UK and has been teaching art courses and workshops both in person and online since 2003.

Every January, Susan runs a 30-day sketchbook challenge - #30daysketchbookchallenge - through her website, Instagram (@learninglinocut) and Facebook Page, encouraging people to develop a daily sketching habit. She has written and self-published four books including Learning Linocut and Learn to Earn from Printmaking. Susan's first title for Search Press, Beginner's Guide to Linocut, was published in 2018. Susan lives and works in Woking in Surrey, UK and is passionate about inspiring others to get creative. Visit her website at www.susanyeates.co.uk