Sustainable Sketchbook: Create with Recycled Paper & Learn How to Draw

One day I made a sketchbook out of rubbish. Then the magic happened! I made the first sketch, then the second… And here we go! I started to draw often and easily.

In this class I want to share my experience of drawing in a wastepaper sketchbook. I’ll tell you why it gives freedom of creativity and changes the way you draw. Why is this a great practice for those who are afraid of a blank sheet, as well as for those who draw little due to lack of time.

• We'll start by flipping through my sketchbook
• Then I'll give you 5 reasons why you should try a wastepaper sketchbook
• We’ll make a simple sketchbook (you only need 1 craft bag)
• And draw in it. These will be 4 super simple plots that you can easily repeat yourself, even if you are a beginner.  I’ll show my favorite techniques and tricks that work great on craft paper.
• We will also touch on the topic of time: where can I get it? I’ll share life hacks that help me save time when sketching.

Finally, you’ll find 3 video stories where I create real spreads in my sketchbook. I will honestly tell you how everything works for me.

The first story will be about a big beautiful house and two small people. It has an unexpected plot twist. The second story is about wine. In it, I’ll make a mistake and get out of a difficult situation. The third story is about salad. There’ll be no surprises in it, it’s just beautiful.

I hope you’ll be inspired to start your own wastepaper sketchbook project and have a lot of fun working on it

For all skill levels.

------------------------
with care for your creativity,
Olga Bonitas

• Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest
• Check out my website

• Intro
• My Wastepaper Sketchbook
• Five Reasons to Try a Wastepaper Sketchbook
• What Kind of Paper is Right?
• A simple sketchbook from a craft bag
• How to Draw? Example 1
• How to Draw? Example 2
• How to Draw? Example 3
• How to Draw? Example 4
• A Couple More Tips
• Where Can I Find Time to Sketch?
• Tips to Help You Save Time
• The First Story With an Unexpected Turn
• The Second Story, in Which I Made a Mistake
• The Third Story, Botanical
• Final Thoughts
• Bonus Video: Summer Sketchbook
• Bonus video how I make a sketchbook for myself 1