How to Draw, Tips + Process, Visual Communication
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...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
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...
Best Practices, How to Draw, Illustration, Tips + Process
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...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
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...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
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...
Best Practices, How to Draw, Illustration, Tips + Process
“That’s so cool! I wish I could draw.” This is a comment I hear often from attendees at my live drawing jobs. I always follow up with “But you don’t have to be an artist!” and while you might not think it’s true, it is!...