How a sketchbook can change your life

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100% agree with you. I started drawing and painting to manage my anxiety and depression and kept getting better at it now every time I stare at anything and anyone all I see is beauty and colors and how I want to capture those shadows and lights. Really helps me relax without judgement

I gotta say, I've watched a LOT of videos about art. They are all pretty good, with techniques and study routines, but when you said that art does not need to be an event, but rather a part of the day, that unlocked something in me that none of those other videos could. I'm deeply thankful for those words, thanks for inspiring me to draw a little more everyday :3

It’s never too late to start drawing, this guy is the perfect example

I bought a sketchbook about two years ago and never touched it. I was always thinking I have to learn to draw BEFORE I'm allowed to use it. Which doesn't make much sense. But I was honestly afraid of making a whole sketchbook filled with "bad" drawings and that I would hate it. After watching your video, I took out that sketchbook and made my first drawing/writing in it. Your words were honestly so inspiring and soothing my anxiety about being "good" at drawing, especially when it comes to my first personal sketchbook. I can't wait to fill more pages and learn to express myself in it. Thank you so much for giving me this boost of positivity!

The part where you talked about the sketchbook being authentic really hit home to me, as someone who had always struggled with perfectionism. My art doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't have to be anything. What matters is I enjoy creating it. Thank you for such a beautiful video.

Anything is better than social media habit. Stare at a book, make some art! Yes!

You can have a similar experience by writing about anything, just carrying a notebook with you and writing down anything that you think or hear or see. Lydia Davis wrote about a group of cows which she watched move around in a neibouring field during two years. And her description linked to her thoughts about those cows is incredibly interesting. She carries a notebook with her and makes notes of everything that calls her attention. Then from those pieces she may eventually write a short story or another text. It's the same with drawing. and painting, a journey of discovery. This talk is most inspiring.

I have depression and anxiety very bad so I started back drawing last year. Drawing just helps me cope with things. Thank you so much for this video ❤️

"drawing and painting can reduce stress and increase your happiness." You got me right there.I'm sold. I'm gonna start today. Thanks.

I opened this video to have a quick look and to leave in disdain: "another sketchbook preacher". I ended up with tears in my eyes. Because it speaks my language. Because it's true. Every word of it. If somebody had encouraged me to have a sketchbook when I was a kid wasting my time on sessions in preparatory art school, I could have been Kentaro Miura today. Ok, not Miura, but quite a decent comic artist. I lOved to sketch. Art school killed it completely. Probably it was not bad, it just was not my thing. It bored me to death. In return all my personal sketching was sneered at by all the adults, it was a "waste of time" and a "distraction from serious and important things", it was not a profession and hardly an occupation. Thank you, sir. This is indeed a very useful video. Can set on a right track a lost soul. Truly inspiring.

I am on a 365 drawing challenge, that decision made me feel everything and today is 182nd day. Just as you said, small but radical changes happened in me, I feel different, my confidence is way more objective, I no longer talkdown to myself as much, unlocked a discipline I tought I could never have. Thank you for this video ✨❤️

I used to draw as a kid, but had shelved it as a hobby, and now in my 30s figured I would never do it again. This video popped up on my recommendeds one day, and I can say thanks to it and several of your other videos, I was inspired to buy a sketchbook and start again, for that I'm very grateful! :)

This is brilliant. I work as an Art Therapist and mental health counsellor. I really appreciate the way you emphasize that the sketchbook is a safe and personal haven. The folks I work with are often incredibly wise and also traumatized. This is so encouraging. Thank you so much!

The contrast between those creating in a sketchbook and those who were staring at their phone hit me hard.

I very much agree, my favourite part is how he described how working with low cost paper or even supplies in a sketchbook can allow you to feel free to experiment without risk. Some of the best paintings I've done have been in sketchbooks or on cheap paper because I don't feel any pressure not to mess up. I also believe it is important to practice your medium or mediums every single day to grow your skills and also as a sort of self care routine.

Crazy to read all these comments about folks stopping creative art when they’re „adults“ cuz for me it’s the same. Perfection in my head destroyed my wish to create, bc I’m afraid it would be ugly. It’s miserable. But you are SO RIGHT, it’s for no one but FOR ME. I gotta treat it like my diary now and start over again - you’re a great life teacher ! ❤

I experience the anxiety over my abilities every time I THINK about creating "art". At 63, your short video has inspired me to just get on with it and forget what even I think of the results. I'll just aim to improve. There's a lot of life to live yet. Thanks Danny

Thanks Danny for your usual positive input. Here is another example of the blessing & power of a sketchbook...my husband was hit by COVID & after 3 weeks in ICU he was gone. We had 30 wonderful years & our practice was to always pray together. “The world is a mess. Let’s pray! You can’t find your screwdriver? Let’s pray.” I wasn’t allowed in the hospital. I couldn’t hold his hand, comfort him, pray for him, or assure him of my love. Then on December 30, 2020, he was gone. Now for how this all relates to my sketchbook. Although I was determined to stay positive, have faith that God has a purpose for my life, I still had to deal with the empty chair across the table for me & the emptiness in my heart. One day after spending time in my sketchbook I suddenly realized not only did I feel better, but loneliness had retreated. Each time I go back to my sketchbook I become lost in the moment & a little more joy, a little more healing settle into my heart. Also, Sketchbook Skool postings have been appreciated & a source of company. Thank you.

This is such a good message to combat modern life depression and phone addiction. Awsome video! I teach 10th grade physics. I can't wait to share this video with my students.