#Art can energize us if we let it. But when we face our #sketchbooks with trepidation — afraid of messing up another page, being disappointed in ourselves, sure we’ll fail, that’s depleting. The key is to make art into play. No one is too tired to play. Don’t sit down to make a masterpiece.

Brand New Book Alert! What if you stopped waiting for perfect—and made something anyway? Whether you #draw, #paint, #write, or simply want to bring more #creativity into your days, this book invites you to quiet the critic, embrace imperfection, and make it—anyway. a.co/d/gEazwmG

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John and Danny talk about their lifelong passions and how keeping a #sketchbook has helped deepen them. We also talk about reading in dreams, strategies for #dyslexia, vigilance, and remembering the empanada. Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws discuss #creative topics in our podcast. 

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A peek inside my book: #Art Before Breakfast: a Zillion Ways to be more #Creative no matter how Busy you are. Available on Amazon or your local bookseller.

Some artists make stuff that seems like something you may never have seen before, but it all has its precedents. All #art is a variation of something someone else did. What makes it unique is that they did it through the lens of experience. Stop wasting time thinking and fearing. Make stuff.

ONLY ONE MORE DAY before early bird pricing ends! Whether you’re new to drawing or returning to your #sketchbook, this course is a chance to build a habit that can change how you see the world—and yourself. www.sketchbookskool.com/sta...

My goal is to help you realize your amazing #creative potential and to clear the crap that’s getting in the way of having an authentic, creative life. You can do this. I can help. You Do You: Essays on being Creative www.amazon.com/You-Do-Essay...

Did you draw along with us this week in Draw with Me? Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme #Draw with Me is our weekly livestream on Youtube where Danny Gregory picks a topic, and we all draw! Live every week Thursday at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. Link is in the bio.

Let’s spend a fun hour drawing together — even if you haven’t done it in years! Draw with Me is part #drawing lesson, pep talk, comedy show, and group hangout every week. Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme Live 12pm ET/9am PT on our Youtube channel every Thursday. See you then! Link in bio.

What if you aren't just good at one thing? Rather than narrowing yourself down, what if you look for ways to bring your talents together and meld your passions? Instead of giving up your passions, why not bring your many interests and talents together to create one sparkling diamond?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7u... I Wrote a #Book for Creative People Like You (and Me)

He hated every #drawing he made. Criticized them. Blamed them. Was ready to quit #art forever. Then he found someone who had something important to say. It changed his life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIG...

For most of human history, people made art without thinking about money. Then we decided that if you can't make a living at it, you shouldn't do it at all. If you're struggling with whether your #art is "worth it" if it doesn't generate income, this one's for you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY7...

Can you really make good #art with cheap supplies? I tested a $20 set of budget materials —comparing them to expensive versions and even recreating famous paintings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxd...

We all have to start somewhere. Let me show you where I began in my first #sketchbook and what I did to improve my #drawings over the years.

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Stuff won’t make you happy. The #art we make is more valuable, but it’s still stuff. What truly matters is the process, the joy we get from making. We are on a journey and, once we reach the end of it, we won’t take any of this along. But we will leave memories and love in the hearts we touch.

We’re surrounded by endless content, but is it really making us happier? Let’s talk about a different way to feel fulfilled. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uh...

In my online video course, I’ll lead you down memory lane to chronicle your personal milestones — brought to life with your own art! I’ve published three illustrated memoirs of my own, and now I'm excited to guide you through crafting yours.  go.sketchbookskool.com/your...

“It’s ironic that people speak of #artists as dreamers. I think they are the most grounded people around. Conscious and present. As an #artist, you really see life, connect with its beauty, and create something that shares those observations with others. You notice things.” - Danny Gregory

Did you draw along with us this week in Draw with Me? Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme #Draw with Me is our weekly livestream on Youtube where Danny Gregory picks a topic, and we all draw! Live every week Thursday at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. Link is in the bio.

Let’s spend a fun hour drawing together — even if you haven’t done it in years! Draw with Me is part #drawing lesson, pep talk, comedy show, and group hangout every week. Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme Live 12pm ET/9am PT on our Youtube channel every Thursday. See you then! Link in bio.

An #artist's journal is packed with sketches and captions; some rough, some polished. The cover may be travel-worn and the pages warped from #watercolors. Get to know these #sketchbook artists by reading "An Illustrated Life" by Danny Gregory. www.amazon.com/Illustrated-...

I set out to create the ultimate #sketchbook—custom-made, no compromises, the absolute best of everything. Leather-bound, gold-stamped, filled with the finest paper I could find. It was supposed to be perfect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I6...

Did you draw along with us this week in Draw with Me? Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme #Draw with Me is our weekly livestream on Youtube where Danny Gregory picks a topic, and we all draw! Live every week Thursday at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. Link is in the bio.

Let’s spend a fun hour drawing together — even if you haven’t done it in years! Draw with Me is part #drawing lesson, pep talk, comedy show, and group hangout every week. Hashtag your work #SBSDrawwithme Live 12pm ET/9am PT on our Youtube channel every Thursday. See you then! Link in bio.

Live Workshop! We're spending three hours together exploring how #ink and #watercolor work together, making four finished pieces, and enjoying that focused creative energy that comes from making art with other people. Saturday, January 10 at 9am Pacific Time • $49 skool.tiny.us/PPPP

Quote by Danny Gregory

This Saturday, January 10 at 9am PT, I'm teaching these four approaches (plus the thinking behind them) in a live 3-hour workshop: Paint & Pen — Pen & Paint. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yz...

We’ll spend three focused, enjoyable hours exploring different ways line and #color can work together, and you’ll leave with four finished #ink and #watercolor pieces and plenty of new directions to keep playing with in your #sketchbook. Come join us! sketchbookskool.mykajabi.co...

Paint & Pen — Pen & Paint.  Let’s make a mess together, exploring a variety of ways to combine #ink and #watercolor! I’ll be teaching live, drawing in real time, answering questions as we go. Saturday, January 10 at 9am Pacific Time • $49 skool.tiny.us/PPPP

I've been teaching myself to draw for 25 years. Here's what I've learned matters most. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 Instead of looking for fresh tips and tricks, and workshops to take, make sure you have applied these five lessons.

There are aspects of life that we never talk about. Things that live inside but that you may never articulate to another human. Making heartfelt art doesn’t mean you need to self-flagellate in public, but you need to be authentic and unafraid.  #Art is the opportunity to share yourself. Seize it.

Paint & Pen — Pen & Paint. Three hours exploring how ink and watercolor work together. We’ll make four finished pieces, each one using a different sequence of line and color. Works for fish and other creatures, places and things. January 10 at 9am Pacific Time • $49 skool.tiny.us/PPPP

This Saturday, January 11 at 9am PT, I'm teaching these four approaches (plus the thinking behind them) in a live 3-hour workshop: Paint & Pen — Pen & Paint. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yz...

John and Danny talk about what authenticity means and its relevance to #art. They discuss forgery, influences, and offer advice on how you can find a style of your own. Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws discuss #creative topics in our podcast.

We’ll spend three focused hours, making four complete #ink and #watercolor pieces, and exploring how small changes in order can open up very different results. It’s hands-on, lively, and designed to give you ideas you can keep using long after the workshop ends. sketchbookskool.mykajabi.co...

"This course offers a deep dive in #goal setting, #productivity and time management all while keeping life in balance. No matter your level of #art experience you will find these techniques a must in your art journey." - Carol Quinn sketchbookskool.com/courses...

#drawing #art #artist #illustration #sketch #artwork

I get emails from people in their seventies and nineties who worry that other people will judge their art-making pursuits as foolish. Nobody gives a damn what you do — as long as you aren’t blowing their inheritance. Being old is a gift. I can do whatever I want without worrying about being judged.

"The true value of acknowledgment isn’t registered in the ego; it’s the opposite, a breaking down of the barriers between creator and audience so that we can unite in a shared appreciation of something that lends beauty and meaning to the grinding metronome of the day. " - Danny Gregory

Always wanted to try creating with #dippens — but don't know where to start? Let Sketchbook Skool founder Danny Gregory show you how in his course, *Dip Into Dip Pens*.

You know someone who needs a #RAK. We'd love to challenge you to give an artistic gift to someone this month. Get them a copy of "You Do You", full of inspirational essays by Danny Gregory. Read it together, and discuss! Share what you do and tag it #SBSgiftsfromtheheart