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, How to Draw, Illustration, Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
“How am I ever going to find time to sketchnote?” “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...
Best Practices, How to Draw, Illustration, Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
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...
Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
Short answer? No, but it IS possible to have drawing-free visual notes! Let’s talk about why: What are sketchnotes? Sketchnotes (aka visual notes) are hand-rendered visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Drawings and...
Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
When I’m drawing at live events, one of the most common things people say to me is “Oh, so this is like those court room drawings!” Oftentimes, people haven’t seen a graphic recorder at work before, so they compare it to the closest thing they...
Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
What are sketchnotes and how to get started? Sketchnotes (aka visual notes) are hand-rendered visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Drawings and Written Text: Sketchnotes are not just drawings…. that’s called...
