I love watercolor and pen, which you do a lot of, so I love that. But I recently purchased a set of paint pens and am trying them out to see if this medium is worth investing in a really nice set. So maybe a few more of those?
I usually use watercolour and fineliner pen, but have recently been trying alcohol ink markers and fineliner for when I can't take water and brushes etc with me
I recently gifted a sketchbook to my girlfriend and she doesn't think her drawings are works of art but i tell her its fun doodles and not every artist or work of art started out a masterpiece. A sketchbook is for practice and fun. Her art is so cute and she likes to add poems or phrases alongside her art. She enjoys it even though sometimes she has a hard time with perfectionalism. I told her everyone started somewhere even the famous artists practiced until they got where they are today.
@@JayofallTrades I remember, as a self-taught mixed media artist, realizing one day that those of us who have the urge to create visual art don’t have to be Picasso or Matisse or da Vinci to be “artists.” There’s a whole world of wonderful art to see and to make out there by motivated, creative “ordinary” folks who study and practice what we love. Because it makes us happy. Maybe we’ll display our work, maybe we’ll enter it in art shows, and maybe we’ll sell it. And maybe we won’t do any of those things. Art is a form of self expression from which I believe everyone can benefit!
That's adorable, and you are amazing to support her so well! I started with zendoodling and then art journaling from there. Has she seen anything from Noit Art, Niamh Baly, ShanoukiArt, Ranger Ink, Dyan Reaveley, etc?
I just found you on RUclips and you've given me a whole new perspective on using a purse size Sketchbook. I bought a small Winsor&Newton A5, 80lb months ago that would be suitable to put in my purse. I used it once, then put it in the cupboard with my larger sketchbooks, where it sat until I watched your first podcast. I then dug it out and started to create, and I'm full steam ahead. The smaller size pages aren't as daunting as my large size sketchbooks, and being 80lb I can using pens, markers, watercolour pencils/paints....so happy to have found your channel❤
Oh yay! Well of course welcome! ❤️And I’m so happy and grateful that you found the content useful and you are full speed ahead with your new sketchbook!!! Keep having fun!!! ❤️
I haven't done anything in any sketchbook even tho I've purchased many. Cuz I thot "A few minutes a day will take forever to make any real progress." But i bought my first sketchbook over 2 years ago & it's still empty: think how far I'd be had I spent just a couple of minutes a day for the past 2 years!! that does it: starting a new habit tomorrow morning. thanks for the push!! ;-)
Hi Paula, I came across your amazing videos recently and wanted to let you know how much they have inspired and helped me. My beloved husband passed away 18 months ago and I’m lost without him. I enjoy lots of crafts but have not found any interest or satisfaction recently. After watching several of your videos I bought 2 sketchbooks, a small watercolour set, acrylic paint pens and fine liners. I have found it SO relaxing and therapeutic to watch your videos and then try out my own ideas for sketch pages. Thank you and please keep inspiring us.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have always said, since as far back as I can remember, losing a spouse, your partner, is the scariest thing ever, because it’s so heartbreaking. I can’t imagine. Just the thought makes me cry. I’m sorry I’m just trying to say that I don’t know you, but I saw your comment and my heart truly hurts for you and I hope that you are able to find peace and healing with every passing day. And I’m so happy you got some sketchbooks and supplies. It’s a great way to soothe the soul God bless
Hi Sandra; I’m so sorry for your loss, sending lots of love your way. So humbled that, in a little way; I can support you in your process and that you’ve found distraction in art; keep going ❤️
Only YOU could seriously draw just a few squiggly lines and have them look so aesthetic! Hahaha. Loved the teapots, so cute! And I'm becoming way too attached to your dog getting desk cameos every video. 😂She must be a constant feature!
These pages are gorgeous, I think my favourite is the teapots but probably only because I collect them! Am going to have a try at those trees though, no, really..😂😂
You are such a wonderful friend to all of us. I have never taken an art class but I tried to throw clay years ago. The teacher reminded me on a daily basis that art had to have three components.....line form and color. Two out of three wasn't enough. He forgot art had to have character or style also. You have the package down pat and teach it without even trying. There are no words except thank you and that isn't enough.❤
I almost skipped watching this because it seems like every time I watch a drawing/sketchbook video, I doubt that I would be able to replicate the art that’s produced. I never learned how to draw and continue to feel intimidated by it. But your video is wonderful! I watch and immediately feel like I could actually do that!❤ You have inspired me to try! And I love what you say about creating the habit-even if it’s just a few minutes each day. Thank you so much for sharing all of these ideas and showing me that it can be fun and easy and personally satisfying to work with just one pen and a sketchbook.
I really relate, especially to “I was never taught to draw”, so true for me too. I believe that ‘average’ students often miss out on the encouragement and support those who are clever or struggling receive.
@@flis625 That’s a great point about the lack of attention to “average” students. That’s exactly what happened to me, now that I think about it. I took art in every single year of middle school and high school and usually got a B or B- each semester. Never any type of personal attention, encouragement, or support. There was one outstanding exception in 8th grade when my teacher reported to my parents, apparently with some excitement, that she thought I was very creative-a report I’ve obviously remembered to this day (and I’m 70 years old now and have taught myself to be a mixed media artist because-you guessed it!-you can make beautiful things without knowing how to draw). I had been taking ballet lessons for many years when I was in 8th grade, and this particular teacher, who knew I went home every day after school, put on broadway musical albums, and danced to my heart’s content, invited me to demonstrate that to my entire art class. She was way ahead of her time as an art teacher who truly understood the meaning of art and creativity. 👏🏼
Hi!!! Thank you so much for watching ☺️ I’m so so happy that this video has helped you know that you can absolutely create something! Don’t forget to have fun! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes yes yes! Doodles, black lines, repeat, and repeat, imagination and one black pen! Sounds like a great plan, especially for traveling! Thank you, you inspired me to have less, and be able to Pack K Less! Thanks, Karen Dirmish, learner 16:1116:11
I am the worst drawer ever - but your videos inspire me to try anyway. I love to doodle and occasionally accidentally get something cool. Thanks for the inspiration and the encouragement to just have fun with it.
I really liked the one with the lines that you said was ugly. It reminded of of braiding hair! Thank you for all of your inspiration. I loved the teapots!
I love these! I find them more inspiring than just about all other videos. You have amazing ideas that I would never think of on my own. More, please!😊❤
Sometimes sketchbooks are daunting. I buy them and leave them for a while and if i get i spiration i use it . Maybe being les perfectionistic will make it easier to create and doodling is helping me a lot with that. I love the leaves btw i must try that to.
I took an art class when I was 4. After the first class I refused to go back because he was trying to teach me how to draw circles, and I already knew how to. Now I am medically retired, and learning how to draw 😮. Loving it! You offer such inspiration!
I am trying to be looser and less perfect in my sketchbook, I always want to have pristine spreads and that has prevented me from finishing it. This ideas are great to let go of perfectionism and just play and practice! Gracias por la mención Paula, hizo mi día! 💖
Encantada y gracias a ti por estar aquí! A mí me causaba tanto stress tener mis cuadernos perfectos; que realmente fue una idea que tuve que romper y ahora soy más feliz jaja! Acuérdate que haces arte para ti y nadie más! ❤️
I love, love, LOVE these ideas, and I love that you only used a pen. So often I talk myself out of doing anything in my sketchbook because I don't want to get out markers, colored pencils, or paints. You have inspired me! Thank you!!!
Great ideas! Thanks!!! I always struggle with what to draw, unless I have a prompt. This gives me some great ideas! I also love the variation of contrast with the shading/background vs the leaf in the second piece art. Very beautiful and effective!
I love all of your ideas Paula! Nothing makes me happier than watching another artist doodle in their sketchbook. I think I’m working in four sketchbooks right now. 😂 I’m addicted!
It's really fit for me, I don't like using anything else aside from a 0.5 pen and a 0.7 pen and my acrytic markers. This really matches my likings, and all I drew were weird lines that might signify coral reefs, my feeling that day, or simply nothing. The fourth idea would be sooo helpful to me so that I can continue my lines. I don't have much options, but when I could, I would also try adding a blue line between those black lines.
So much fun! Great inspiration for just creating as a daily practice. I love the idea of how you put your doodles in a mockup! It really makes you look at your art from a different perspective! Thank you. 💜
i just love watching you doing your sketch books. You have so much talent and are so encouraging soul You are helping get through a very long dry spell. i am actually starting to draw every day; even if its doodling.Thank you so much.
I love each of these ideas, beautiful! I'm a novice doodler and all I use is a black pen.... I find it to be very therapeutic and relaxing, I'm addicted!! I can't wait to try these ideas, thank you for sharing the inspiration 😊 Much love 💞
You always help inspire me Paula ❤ It really does help to take the pressure off oneself. I’ve been getting so much more satisfaction with my art as you help me remember to relax & enjoy the process... So, thank you!
LOL Paula you are a doodler extra-ordinaire! I confess this would drive me stark raving mad so it is a good thing you have soo many different ideas and suggestions that it will take me a year or three:) just to work on all of your other sketchbook ideas - that I put on my list because of you sharing such awesome ideas. I would totally hang your doodles on my wall they look fantastic but the whole time I was thinking about what color schemes and treatments would bring their beauty into my world:).
Actually I love that one- yours- the flowing interlocked lines look like water or hair- it’s beautiful! So glad I found you- you are breathing more life into the intention of a daily practice.❤
I love the look of pages done with just a fine liner. I do them quite often and this video just sparked my creativity to a maximum capacity, thank you!
I really enjoyed this idea, Paula. I think that many of us feel more comfortable just starting off with 1 pen. The end result could be perfect as is OR a creation waiting to be further developed! Appreciate your insouratiin 😅. Thank you 🎉
Dear Paula , I just discovered your channel and I love your ideas and your way you inspire to be creative. Thank you for sharing your ideas and your projects.
This is yhe first time i am commenting on any video. This is so calming to see you draw. You are creative and engage your audience with your beautiful voice. ❤❤ Keep it up
Watching some of these ideas, and I will admit I didn't always see at the start where you were going with something, but then when you finished, I saw something very beautiful and your technique worked so well. I'm scared to use a pen. I've done a little of it, but only when following references which were also pen sketches. It's intimidating to begin and yet I understand how important it is to learn and improve.
At first I Thought you literally had every picture you drew on your wall. 😂 you’d soon run out. Thank you for using just a pen. So many sketchbook ideas start with paint and your tutorials are just what I’ve been looking for.
Love this! So quick, so creative. Your teapot page reminded me of a Kaffe Fassett needlepoint design of blue and white pots. I am on a roll at the moment with negative watercolour painting and t's great having lots of ideas for repetitive motifs for this.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I do so much of this type of line art/zentangle art because it’s so therapeutic. I appreciate the inspiration! 💜💜
Paula, I am loving this series! I doodled a lot throughout my school years, at times to avoid boredom in classes! I am now in my 60s and looking at your videos reminds me of how my doodling got me through so much of school! It actually helped me maintain a straight A grade level all through college! 😂 I have to start again and incorporate it into my watercoloring and card making! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent! ❤
I had not sketched for more than 2 weeks, your video actually motivated me to open my sketchbook. I really like the first idea you made with the leaves, so I did something similar but with one of my own pictures as reference and a sepia liner. The result isn't amazing but not terrible either, and it was quite fun ! At least I did something. I also like to sketch with a ballpoint pen, this type of pen can give different opacity depending on the pressure you apply so it gives a different look. My favourite pen for sketching is a cheap Bic pen with blue ink, the most basic pen you find in every store in France.
I'm so excited to see you have a Pekingese, I have a white and brown cuty. His name is Cody. Loved seeing your baby in the video. Anyways, I smile when I watch your videos and these ideas seem easy but so relaxing to do.
@@bycreativepaula I always will! My daughter changed my profile pic lol but I’m still the same person. I have fibromyalgia and some other chronic pain issues that keep me home in bed a lot so my sketch book is my life line. It’s been such a joy having you to watch and follow! 💗
I really appreciated this one. I always use pencil first in my sketchbook because I'm not confident in what I draw to use pen first. I think that having a sketchbook like yours here in which I use only one pen might give me more confidence in my sketching. Thanks!
@@bycreativepaula i would really like to share the photos of what I made inspired from such videos of yours! If you would like to see, where can I share?
Well, Paula, I haven't tried art since high school and I'm old, but I have to make my channel work. RUclips wants original art for sleep videos and I can not afford an artist so I have to try myself. My second one was better than the first, but I see mistakes. So I am moving onto watercolor paints for my sketchbook to make art faster than colored pencils. Maybe I can add ink and colored pencil to the dried watercolor paint. Oh well, It's an experiment. Thanks Paula, I never would have even tried without your videos. You inspire me.😻💖
I am so happy to watch and learn from you! This video was exciting and let me know I’m on the right path with my Art journey! Black is always easy, size of journal perfect and easily available! Hopefully I will be seeing more of you, Thanks for sharing you art with me, Karen Dirmish, learner 16:1116:1116:11
This is so satisfying to watch ❤ Definitely going to try all the ideas., especially the leaves and trees ones. I have never drawn directly with a pen, maybe this is a sign to give it a try..
I loved all of the ideas today! Some days paper and a Sharpie are my friend. Simple, yet so satisfying to the mind. I think I'll shall grab my sketchbook and liner pen and so some of these. They make me smile! Thank you for your inspiration, Paula!
I bought my first sketchbook ever just a while ago and these videos have been so helpful! I'm a perfectionist and I'va always seen myself as a mediocre drawer. I want to create something I enjoy drawing without having too much pressure for it to be perfect. That's why this kind of practise is just the type I need, having fun without too much expectations about the end results. Thanks for sharing these ideas with us! ☺️
What is your favorite to go material for sketchbooking? maybe I should do a video with that!
Colored pencil, but using just a sepia tone, or just a few colors.
I love watercolor and pen, which you do a lot of, so I love that. But I recently purchased a set of paint pens and am trying them out to see if this medium is worth investing in a really nice set. So maybe a few more of those?
I like markers and pencils. I take a set of markers and my favorite pens to use when I sketch on the go.
@@bycreativepaula pencils or colored pencils.
I usually use watercolour and fineliner pen, but have recently been trying alcohol ink markers and fineliner for when I can't take water and brushes etc with me
I recently gifted a sketchbook to my girlfriend and she doesn't think her drawings are works of art but i tell her its fun doodles and not every artist or work of art started out a masterpiece. A sketchbook is for practice and fun. Her art is so cute and she likes to add poems or phrases alongside her art. She enjoys it even though sometimes she has a hard time with perfectionalism. I told her everyone started somewhere even the famous artists practiced until they got where they are today.
@@JayofallTrades I remember, as a self-taught mixed media artist, realizing one day that those of us who have the urge to create visual art don’t have to be Picasso or Matisse or da Vinci to be “artists.” There’s a whole world of wonderful art to see and to make out there by motivated, creative “ordinary” folks who study and practice what we love. Because it makes us happy. Maybe we’ll display our work, maybe we’ll enter it in art shows, and maybe we’ll sell it. And maybe we won’t do any of those things. Art is a form of self expression from which I believe everyone can benefit!
That's adorable, and you are amazing to support her so well! I started with zendoodling and then art journaling from there. Has she seen anything from Noit Art, Niamh Baly, ShanoukiArt, Ranger Ink, Dyan Reaveley, etc?
I love how you have her back on her practice! Not only by gifting her a sketchbook but also with your beautiful encouragement ☺️
Perfection kills Art, and any other pursuits! I know from experience. The two are mutually exclusive.
@@classicaldeb Very, very true.
I just found you on RUclips and you've given me a whole new perspective on using a purse size Sketchbook. I bought a small Winsor&Newton A5, 80lb months ago that would be suitable to put in my purse. I used it once, then put it in the cupboard with my larger sketchbooks, where it sat until I watched your first podcast. I then dug it out and started to create, and I'm full steam ahead. The smaller size pages aren't as daunting as my large size sketchbooks, and being 80lb I can using pens, markers, watercolour pencils/paints....so happy to have found your channel❤
Oh yay! Well of course welcome! ❤️And I’m so happy and grateful that you found the content useful and you are full speed ahead with your new sketchbook!!! Keep having fun!!! ❤️
I haven't done anything in any sketchbook even tho I've purchased many. Cuz I thot "A few minutes a day will take forever to make any real progress." But i bought my first sketchbook over 2 years ago & it's still empty: think how far I'd be had I spent just a couple of minutes a day for the past 2 years!! that does it: starting a new habit tomorrow morning. thanks for the push!! ;-)
Yay! I hope you did start! I promise that little start is what got me here… have fun and just do it for yourself ❤️
You should release a coloring book with your line work sometime! I would love to color ALL of these 🥰
Hi Paula, I came across your amazing videos recently and wanted to let you know how much they have inspired and helped me. My beloved husband passed away 18 months ago and I’m lost without him. I enjoy lots of crafts but have not found any interest or satisfaction recently. After watching several of your videos I bought 2 sketchbooks, a small watercolour set, acrylic paint pens and fine liners. I have found it SO relaxing and therapeutic to watch your videos and then try out my own ideas for sketch pages. Thank you and please keep inspiring us.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I have always said, since as far back as I can remember, losing a spouse, your partner, is the scariest thing ever, because it’s so heartbreaking. I can’t imagine. Just the thought makes me cry.
I’m sorry I’m just trying to say that I don’t know you, but I saw your comment and my heart truly hurts for you and I hope that you are able to find peace and healing with every passing day.
And I’m so happy you got some sketchbooks and supplies.
It’s a great way to soothe the soul
God bless
Hi Sandra; I’m so sorry for your loss, sending lots of love your way. So humbled that, in a little way; I can support you in your process and that you’ve found distraction in art; keep going ❤️
Only YOU could seriously draw just a few squiggly lines and have them look so aesthetic! Hahaha. Loved the teapots, so cute! And I'm becoming way too attached to your dog getting desk cameos every video. 😂She must be a constant feature!
Haha thanks my friend! Oh you’ll see more of her! She’s been stuck to my desk lately haha
Fabulous thank you. You are so right that you don't need lots of supplies to make beautiful art.
Absolutely!! ❤️
These pages are gorgeous, I think my favourite is the teapots but probably only because I collect them! Am going to have a try at those trees though, no, really..😂😂
You are such a wonderful friend to all of us. I have never taken an art class but I tried to throw clay years ago. The teacher reminded me on a daily basis that art had to have three components.....line form and color. Two out of three wasn't enough. He forgot art had to have character or style also. You have the package down pat and teach it without even trying. There are no words except thank you and that isn't enough.❤
Oh wow; no, thank you for this wonderful message! ❤️ so grateful!
I almost skipped watching this because it seems like every time I watch a drawing/sketchbook video, I doubt that I would be able to replicate the art that’s produced. I never learned how to draw and continue to feel intimidated by it. But your video is wonderful! I watch and immediately feel like I could actually do that!❤ You have inspired me to try! And I love what you say about creating the habit-even if it’s just a few minutes each day. Thank you so much for sharing all of these ideas and showing me that it can be fun and easy and personally satisfying to work with just one pen and a sketchbook.
I really relate, especially to “I was never taught to draw”, so true for me too. I believe that ‘average’ students often miss out on the encouragement and support those who are clever or struggling receive.
@@flis625 That’s a great point about the lack of attention to “average” students. That’s exactly what happened to me, now that I think about it. I took art in every single year of middle school and high school and usually got a B or B- each semester. Never any type of personal attention, encouragement, or support. There was one outstanding exception in 8th grade when my teacher reported to my parents, apparently with some excitement, that she thought I was very creative-a report I’ve obviously remembered to this day (and I’m 70 years old now and have taught myself to be a mixed media artist because-you guessed it!-you can make beautiful things without knowing how to draw). I had been taking ballet lessons for many years when I was in 8th grade, and this particular teacher, who knew I went home every day after school, put on broadway musical albums, and danced to my heart’s content, invited me to demonstrate that to my entire art class. She was way ahead of her time as an art teacher who truly understood the meaning of art and creativity. 👏🏼
Hi!!! Thank you so much for watching ☺️ I’m so so happy that this video has helped you know that you can absolutely create something! Don’t forget to have fun! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes yes yes! Doodles, black lines, repeat, and repeat, imagination and one black pen! Sounds like a great plan, especially for traveling! Thank you, you inspired me to have less, and be able to Pack K
Less! Thanks, Karen Dirmish, learner 16:11 16:11
Hi Karen!! I’m so happy I’ve inspired you to pack less but continue with your art! ❤️ Thank you!!!
I am the worst drawer ever - but your videos inspire me to try anyway. I love to doodle and occasionally accidentally get something cool. Thanks for the inspiration and the encouragement to just have fun with it.
Thank you so much! Knowing I’ve inspired you somehow makes me really grateful ❤️ doodle for yourself and for fun!!!
You have the cutest art assistant ever 😄 Simple exercises but so effective! I love the variety and your flair for patterns.
Thank you!! 😊 I’m happy you liked it! It seems like she’s loving making videos as much as I do! 😂
And the trees, would love those trees as stickers!
I LOVE the last two - the trees and the teapots. Thank you for sharing. You are always inspiring!
I really liked the one with the lines that you said was ugly. It reminded of of braiding hair! Thank you for all of your inspiration. I loved the teapots!
I thought the same thing - braided hair! I liked it.
Oh I’m glad you liked it! I definitely will be giving it another try!
I love these! I find them more inspiring than just about all other videos. You have amazing ideas that I would never think of on my own. More, please!😊❤
I’m so happy you like them! More with only pen or more with anything? Haha
@@bycreativepaula More with any and every medium; it's your creative inspiration I need. 😊
Aw that’s so nice of you! Will do!
Thank you for the ideas for filling a sketchbook. I liked all you your drawings. Some days it is so relaxing just doodling.
It really is! Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m happy you liked the content!
Sometimes sketchbooks are daunting. I buy them and leave them for a while and if i get i spiration i use it . Maybe being les perfectionistic will make it easier to create and doodling is helping me a lot with that. I love the leaves btw i must try that to.
Yessss! At least use one of the ones you have to just try stuff! Give it a name and go for it! It can be your fearless and fun sketchbook!!!
The teapots! 🥰
I took an art class when I was 4. After the first class I refused to go back because he was trying to teach me how to draw circles, and I already knew how to. Now I am medically retired, and learning how to draw 😮. Loving it! You offer such inspiration!
Thanks for sharing!! And thank you so much! ❤️
I am trying to be looser and less perfect in my sketchbook, I always want to have pristine spreads and that has prevented me from finishing it. This ideas are great to let go of perfectionism and just play and practice! Gracias por la mención Paula, hizo mi día! 💖
Wanting perfection really is a deterrent for getting started. I go through the same thing, and I really would like to get over it.
Encantada y gracias a ti por estar aquí! A mí me causaba tanto stress tener mis cuadernos perfectos; que realmente fue una idea que tuve que romper y ahora soy más feliz jaja! Acuérdate que haces arte para ti y nadie más! ❤️
Aren’t most of us!!😅😂😊😊!
The teapot page almost looks like a page full of postage stamps! ❤❤
Love the trees doodle!
I love your designs and doodles! I’m trying to work up the nerve to try sketching and watercolor!!
You can do it!! If there’s anything in particular I can help with let me know! Watercolor ideas video is coming soon!
Paula, thank you so much for these videos they have greatly impacted my attempts to make art. You are truly talented and i must say very beautiful.
You are so welcome! I’m very grateful my content serves you! ❤️ thank you!
I love, love, LOVE these ideas, and I love that you only used a pen. So often I talk myself out of doing anything in my sketchbook because I don't want to get out markers, colored pencils, or paints. You have inspired me! Thank you!!!
I'm so glad! ☺️ and yes! Let’s make it simple so it can be fun!!!❤️
Great ideas! Thanks!!!
I always struggle with what to draw, unless I have a prompt. This gives me some great ideas! I also love the variation of contrast with the shading/background vs the leaf in the second piece art. Very beautiful and effective!
So happy you enjoyed them! Thank you! ☺️
Thank you. 🙏🏽🌸 I am starting tomorrow morning. 🌸 I. Promise. I. Am. 🌸🌸🌸
Yes you are! Have fun! ❤️
@@bycreativepaula I. Did. Do. ‼️ Art before Breakfast. 💕🌸‼️Thanks for the encouragement. 🌸🌸
Oh yay!!! That’s the best news!!! 🎉
I love all of your ideas Paula! Nothing makes me happier than watching another artist doodle in their sketchbook. I think I’m working in four sketchbooks right now. 😂 I’m addicted!
It is very addictive! Thank you so much friend! ❤️
I enjoyed every page. Thank you for the ideas!
It's really fit for me, I don't like using anything else aside from a 0.5 pen and a 0.7 pen and my acrytic markers. This really matches my likings, and all I drew were weird lines that might signify coral reefs, my feeling that day, or simply nothing. The fourth idea would be sooo helpful to me so that I can continue my lines. I don't have much options, but when I could, I would also try adding a blue line between those black lines.
I love this so much. It’s giving me courage to nurture myself in being creative with simple lines like this. Thank you.
Oh u loved how you phrased that! It totally is a practice to nurture ourselves, thank you! ❤️
So much fun! Great inspiration for just creating as a daily practice. I love the idea of how you put your doodles in a mockup! It really makes you look at your art from a different perspective! Thank you. 💜
Thanks so much! 😊 I’m so happy you like my mock ups! ❤️
i just love watching you doing your sketch books. You have so much talent and are so encouraging soul
You are helping get through a very long dry spell. i am actually starting to draw every day; even if its doodling.Thank you so much.
I’m so happy to hear that! And doodling can be so much fun! Keep at it and thank you so so much! ❤️
Your advice is great and all your artworks are nice 👍 simple but good works of art 😊 thank you for sharing your talent ❤️
My pleasure 😊 thank you! ❤️
❤love them all! ❤
Thank you so much!
Awesome!!!!! Great video, cool ideas, Beautiful pages in your sketchbook! And I love the Mock up versions too! WOW! ❣
Thanks so much dear Phoebe!
you're welcome.
I love each of these ideas, beautiful! I'm a novice doodler and all I use is a black pen.... I find it to be very therapeutic and relaxing, I'm addicted!! I can't wait to try these ideas, thank you for sharing the inspiration 😊 Much love 💞
Hey! Thank you so much I’m happy you liked them and they suit you!
You always help inspire me Paula ❤
It really does help to take the pressure off oneself. I’ve been getting so much more satisfaction with my art as you help me remember to relax & enjoy the process... So, thank you!
Thank you for sharing that with me! ❤️I’m so glad!
LOL Paula you are a doodler extra-ordinaire! I confess this would drive me stark raving mad so it is a good thing you have soo many different ideas and suggestions that it will take me a year or three:) just to work on all of your other sketchbook ideas - that I put on my list because of you sharing such awesome ideas. I would totally hang your doodles on my wall they look fantastic but the whole time I was thinking about what color schemes and treatments would bring their beauty into my world:).
Wow thank you so much for your beautiful comment and encouraging words! So happy to have you here! ❤️ thanks! 🥰
Actually I love that one- yours- the flowing interlocked lines look like water or hair- it’s beautiful! So glad I found you- you are breathing more life into the intention of a daily practice.❤
Thank you so much!!! So happy to have you here! ☺️❤️❤️
I love the look of pages done with just a fine liner. I do them quite often and this video just sparked my creativity to a maximum capacity, thank you!
You are so welcome! ☺️ and thank you!
Thank you for the inspiration 😊 I'm trying to start an art journal.
Anytime! Just start it’s going to be fun! ❤️
Just what I needed to get into my day. An unexpected delighted. THANK YOU!!
So happy about that! ❤️ thanks!
I really enjoyed this idea, Paula. I think that many of us feel more comfortable just starting off with 1 pen. The end result could be perfect as is OR a creation waiting to be further developed! Appreciate your insouratiin 😅. Thank you 🎉
You are so welcome! ❤️ thank you!
Just absolutely love these pages! Thanks, Paula!
You are so welcome! ❤️ thank you!
I'd actually decorate my house with the first one!
Thank you! Me too!
Inspiring and helpful…. I think your emphasis on daily art practice is excellent
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
You inspire so many pages in my own sketchbook! I love getting ideas for “mindless” practice!
I'm so glad! ❤️ yes, mindless, relaxing and fun!
Dear Paula , I just discovered your channel and I love your ideas and your way you inspire to be creative. Thank you for sharing your ideas and your projects.
Thank you so much Carmen! Welcome!!! ❤️
I love these black and white pieces. Your really are creative, Paula!
This is yhe first time i am commenting on any video.
This is so calming to see you draw.
You are creative and engage your audience with your beautiful voice. ❤❤
Keep it up
Hi! ☺️Thank you so much ❤️ I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Watching some of these ideas, and I will admit I didn't always see at the start where you were going with something, but then when you finished, I saw something very beautiful and your technique worked so well.
I'm scared to use a pen. I've done a little of it, but only when following references which were also pen sketches. It's intimidating to begin and yet I understand how important it is to learn and improve.
Thanks friend!
I love the teapots! They are so cute 🥰
Thank you!
Thank you Paula! You never disappoint.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Drawing or painting is therapy like making music.
Glad you believe that... lol... and that you have a "studio"... so fancy!
At first I Thought you literally had every picture you drew on your wall. 😂 you’d soon run out. Thank you for using just a pen. So many sketchbook ideas start with paint and your tutorials are just what I’ve been looking for.
I’m so happy you liked the idea of keeping it simple! ❤️
Love this! So quick, so creative. Your teapot page reminded me of a Kaffe Fassett needlepoint design of blue and white pots. I am on a roll at the moment with negative watercolour painting and t's great having lots of ideas for repetitive motifs for this.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I do so much of this type of line art/zentangle art because it’s so therapeutic. I appreciate the inspiration! 💜💜
It is! I’m so happy these ideas serve you! ☺️
Great ideas. I want to step up my doodling. I've favoured using words in the past but now want something more decorative. Thanks for the ideas.
You are so welcome!
Paula, I am loving this series! I doodled a lot throughout my school years, at times to avoid boredom in classes! I am now in my 60s and looking at your videos reminds me of how my doodling got me through so much of school! It actually helped me maintain a straight A grade level all through college! 😂 I have to start again and incorporate it into my watercoloring and card making! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent! ❤
Yay! I’m happy you like the series and that they’ve brought you these memories! Have fun and thank you so much! ❤️
As someone who is new to drawing I found this very useful and helpful 😊 thanks so much for sharing
Glad it was helpful! ❤️ thank you!
Thanks for these exercises ❤ I’ve been looking for some pen drawings that are less intimidating and good for practice. Love them❤
I’m so happy you like them! ☺️
Love this, thank you Paula.
The idea of ‘lack of memory’ is one I use often!🎉
Right? It’s amazing the things you can come your way with!
I had not sketched for more than 2 weeks, your video actually motivated me to open my sketchbook. I really like the first idea you made with the leaves, so I did something similar but with one of my own pictures as reference and a sepia liner. The result isn't amazing but not terrible either, and it was quite fun ! At least I did something.
I also like to sketch with a ballpoint pen, this type of pen can give different opacity depending on the pressure you apply so it gives a different look. My favourite pen for sketching is a cheap Bic pen with blue ink, the most basic pen you find in every store in France.
I’m glad you had fun! There’s amazing art done with bic pens!
Bravo! Thank you for giving me courage & direction to get my art practice going again. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Laura! ❤️ have fun!
These are amazing!
Thank you! Very helpful!
I'm so excited to see you have a Pekingese, I have a white and brown cuty. His name is Cody. Loved seeing your baby in the video. Anyways, I smile when I watch your videos and these ideas seem easy but so relaxing to do.
Oh I’m so happy my videos make you smile! Oh yeah she’s my spoiled baby who likes to climb on to the desk for extra attention 😊
Thanks. I love your style of instruction.
Thank you!!! 😊 glad it’s helpful
I have that mushroom tea pot and the jars to match it😂 oh boy
Hahah really? Oh wow what a coincidence!
Thank you, Paula! Love all the ideas❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome! 🥰 thanks!
Very much enjoyed this. Thank you ❤
Love them all. ty I'm a huge tea pot fan too. ❤
The best!
These are so fun ❤ thanks for sharing my favorite are the teapots I’m amazed that you created everything with just one pen. Verycool😊
Thank you so much! 😊
This is very good stuff Paula…Thank you! I’m very inspired 😁
So glad! ❤️ thank you!
Oh my goodness yesssss 😮 to all of it!! But the tea pots … eeeeeek 🤯 just so precious!! I really needed that inspiration today thank you! ❤
Thank you for watching! ❤️
@@bycreativepaula I always will! My daughter changed my profile pic lol but I’m still the same person. I have fibromyalgia and some other chronic pain issues that keep me home in bed a lot so my sketch book is my life line. It’s been such a joy having you to watch and follow! 💗
@@candyg.822 oh hey! Yeah I didn’t recognize the picture! I’m always happy I can be of service ❤️
I really appreciated this one. I always use pencil first in my sketchbook because I'm not confident in what I draw to use pen first. I think that having a sketchbook like yours here in which I use only one pen might give me more confidence in my sketching. Thanks!
I’m sure it will! And also allow you to reframe frustration into fun or “happy accidents” ❤️
I love the way you filled out the lines for the second plant drawing
Thank you! It was nice to do!
Your art is a treat to watch!❤ You simply reject the idea of being wrong! There's nothing wrong, its only ART! 😊 Glad i followed your channel
Thank you so much! I’m very grateful to have you here! ❤️
@@bycreativepaula i would really like to share the photos of what I made inspired from such videos of yours! If you would like to see, where can I share?
Well, Paula, I haven't tried art since high school and I'm old, but I have to make my channel work. RUclips wants original art for sleep videos and I can not afford an artist so I have to try myself. My second one was better than the first, but I see mistakes. So I am moving onto watercolor paints for my sketchbook to make art faster than colored pencils. Maybe I can add ink and colored pencil to the dried watercolor paint. Oh well, It's an experiment. Thanks Paula, I never would have even tried without your videos. You inspire me.😻💖
Hey!! Thank you so much! All we can do is try to make each video a little better than the latest and learn and grow ❤️
I am so happy to watch and learn from you! This video was exciting and let me know I’m on the right path with my Art journey! Black is always easy, size of journal perfect and easily available! Hopefully I will be seeing more of you, Thanks for sharing you art with me, Karen Dirmish, learner 16:11 16:11 16:11
Thank you so much Karen!! ❤️ I know that’s not how you meant it but 16/11 is mi birthday!!!
Indeed very inspiring!! Nice drawings🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much 🥰
This is so satisfying to watch ❤ Definitely going to try all the ideas., especially the leaves and trees ones. I have never drawn directly with a pen, maybe this is a sign to give it a try..
I’m sure you’ll rock it! You are very talented! ☺️
@@bycreativepaula You're too kind 😍😊
I loved all of the ideas today! Some days paper and a Sharpie are my friend. Simple, yet so satisfying to the mind.
I think I'll shall grab my sketchbook and liner pen and so some of these. They make me smile! Thank you for your inspiration, Paula!
Anytime! So happy you’ve found inspiration in them! ☺️
Thank you for sharing ❤
You are so welcome, thanks!
These are great! Really love the teapots!! ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Love the black and white, but would LOVE to see those teapots colored. :) Maybe make a copy, and color for us, please?
That’s a great idea! Let me figure out how to best share a free coloring page, thanks! ☺️
Came across your video by chance; am pleased and amazed. Am going to do this. Thank you.
Thank you so much❤️ have fun!
I bought my first sketchbook ever just a while ago and these videos have been so helpful! I'm a perfectionist and I'va always seen myself as a mediocre drawer. I want to create something I enjoy drawing without having too much pressure for it to be perfect. That's why this kind of practise is just the type I need, having fun without too much expectations about the end results. Thanks for sharing these ideas with us! ☺️
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing with me! I’ve always experienced something similar so I’m happy to share what has helped and is helping me ❤️
Lovely ideas for sketching!! I'm inspired by your video! Thanks!! ❤❤❤
So happy that you are!! Thanks!☺️
Thank you for the ideas and therapy 😊
You are so welcome! ❤️
These are just lovely, Paula!
Thank you! ❤️
Great video. Thank you so much!
This is gorgeous. Love these ideas.
Thanks so much! 😊
Love these ideas! So impressed with the finished artworks framed on the wall ❤
Thanks so much! 😊 I’m glad you liked the mock ups!