My first sketch book took me about a year to fill up. I had never kept a sketch book before and sometimes i would find it difficult to think
of something to draw. when i filled that first book, it was a huge sense of accomplishment for me. i was so excited about actually filling up a whole sketch book! in the days leading up to the completion i bought a new sketch book, it sat in my room, patiently waiting for me to draw on the last page of that first book. i like to go back and look at that first sketch book every now and then. its like looking back at myself, the way i used to draw, the things that i used to have on my mind reflected in what's on the paper. when i compare the first book to the next, and the one after that, the change in my style and ability is dramatic. after finishing the second sketch book i just couldn't stop sketching, filling up 2 or 3 sketch books a year (always the same kind, except for this one time when i was on vacation and i got the smaller version). my sketch books are a great way for me to be inspired in other mediums. if i'm looking for something to paint or print, i can find some drawing that i liked out of one of my sketch books and elaborate on it.
the sketch book that i'm currently using is one that i've had since september 07. that's kind of a long time for me. i guess i just haven't had as much time to sit and sketch these past few months. maybe i'm doing something else with that time. anyway, i've got about 2/3 of the book drawn in, and i'm determined to fill up the rest soon. i don't know how soon... but soon!
here are some drawings.
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