If you've been in one of my sketchnoting or drawing workshops, you've probably heard me repeat this mantra a few times: "Recognizable over realistic." Basically, when you're drawing or creating sketchnotes, your job isn't to be DaVinci, making the best and most...
"How am I ever going to find time to sketchnote?"Â "I like sketchnoting but don't ever think to practice it regularly." "I want to get better at sketchnoting but I don't go to conferences often." I hope none of these sentences are things you've said... if so, it's...
Can I tell you a secret? I don't like the word "doodling." I'm never offended by anyone calling me "a doodler" or calling my work "doodles," and I'd never correct anyone in the moment, but... it still kinda irks me! I'm a BIG words gal. I love scrabble, crosswords,...
Has anyone ever told you that it's wrong to copy, trace, or create fan art? It can be a common thing to hear if you dip your tow into the art and illustration world, but you might be surprised to know that copying can be okay in some instances! What do I mean by...
Hopefully, you're already convinced about the importance of sharing your sketchnotes, but maybe you're not sure about when to share, how to share, and where to share. Here's a quick guide: When to share: The content people hear in a session fades from memory with...
Where do you fall on the spectrum of sketchnoting above? Under-capture: You feel like you don't write or draw enough. You might feel left behind or rushed. You consistently have trouble filling pages. Balanced Capture: You feel like you can write and draw enough to...