Sounds like a vicious circle, I know, but I found a way to break out of it by ignoring all the good advice out there and allowing myself to actually make my sketchbook drawings pretty, at least initially. The only way to loosen up and actually stop treating your sketchbook like a sacred object you're not allowed to touch is to get into a habit of drawing in it, like a lot.

And as a result, you don’t use it at all. It allows you to play, try different things, and experiment.Īt least in theory, because if you are a recovering perfectionist like me, you probably shudder at the mere thought of making a mess in a pretty sketchbook you just bought. Keeping a sketchbook can be a vital part of your creative practice. And I’ve designed these exercises, so you can actually start practicing your floral doodles without panicking that you will ruin your gorgeous sketchbook. Overcome the fear of messing up your pretty sketchbook! In this class, I'll show you 6 fun ways to fill your sketchbook page with botanical elements.

Floral doodles