Illustration & Inspiration: Keeping a Sketchbook

Discover how to start a sketchbook and unlock your creative potential with popular illustrator Leah Goren! This engaging 30-minute class guides you through building a sketchbook practice for visual exploration and idea generation. Learn to record beauty and cultivate a consistent creative habit.

What You'll Learn:

• Sketchbook Basics: Leah Goren demystifies the sketchbook, showing you how to use it for everything from brainstorming to preparing for client projects.
• Pattern Design: Transform everyday objects into repeating patterns. Learn to apply color repetition and efficiently fill your sketchbook pages.
• Drawing from Life: Master the art of drawing from life! Leah demonstrates how to interpret real-world objects – like a flower-filled vase – in unique and appealing ways, experimenting with color and perspective.
• Space & Perspective: Learn to draw your surroundings, focusing on perspective, contrasting colors, and capturing details. Discover how to create depth and dimension in your space drawings.
• Overcoming Creative Block: Explore 3 of Leah’s go-to creative prompts to break through artist's block and keep your ideas flowing.
• Visual Diary: Understand how a sketchbook can serve as a valuable visual diary and a source of inspiration.
• Materials & Media: Discover the essential materials for painting on the go and experiment with various media, including colored pencil and watercolor.
• Sketchbook as Portfolio: See how a well-developed sketchbook can evolve into professional prints and products, even leading to commissions through platforms like Instagram.

Leah’s Sketchbook Practice:

Go behind the scenes with Leah as she shares her personal sketchbook practice. She’ll take you on a tour of her sketchbook, revealing how her sketching techniques have evolved over time, maintaining a unique style that defines her personal brand. From her early work at Parsons School of Design to her current landscape sketches, you’ll witness her artistic journey.

Who is this class for?

This class is perfect for all levels of illustrators, from beginners to experienced artists. No prior experience is necessary! Simply bring your favorite drawing materials – pens, watercolors, gouache – and any type of paper you enjoy.

Get Started Today!

This class is all about getting your creativity on the page and building a polished and personal sketchbook. Start your journey to a more creative and visually rich life!