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Today I'm sharing pages from my sketchbook (i.e. my travel journal) from the beginning of 2015. I enjoy the change of pace and not always journaling in the same way. In fact, even within my sketchbook I create in many different styles!
These birds were inspired by Anika Starmer's beautiful work.
I abandoned this one in a sort of half-finished state. Some sketches are just like that.
If I were to classify this as a style, I would call it "insane doodling." And my brother would probably agree. He leaned over to me on the flight and said, "Doesn't drawing each of those little dots make you want to punch yourself in the face?" He looked surprised when I told him that I find it relaxing.
This looks kind of funny. Just turn it to the right….
Sometimes a subject calls for a vertical drawing rather than a horizontal one.
These little patterns are the reason that I decided to do #28patterns. I was reminded of how fun and easy creating patterns is!
I employed some of my favorite sparkly Sakura gel pens for this one. The glitter seemed appropriate for Vegas!
This is going to sound weird, but I was actually impressed with myself that I was able to draw the label on this bottle. I didn't think I was going to be able to, but I simply attacked it bit by bit and I love how it turned out!
So there you have it, a peek into my sketchbook. Which sketch is your favorite and why?
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They are all wonderful so it is hard to pick one. My favorite is the bird with scrip running across it and paint spatters. It is colorful, bold and has a freedom of expression which is very appealing.
They are all wonderful so it is hard to pick one. My favorite is the bird with scrip running across it and paint spatters. It is colorful, bold and has a freedom of expression which is very appealing.
They are all wonderful so it is hard to pick one. My favorite is the bird with scrip running across it and paint spatters. It is colorful, bold and has a freedom of expression which is very appealing.
They are all wonderful so it is hard to pick one. My favorite is the bird with scrip running across it and paint spatters. It is colorful, bold and has a freedom of expression which is very appealing.
They are all wonderful so it is hard to pick one. My favorite is the bird with scrip running across it and paint spatters. It is colorful, bold and has a freedom of expression which is very appealing.
Oriental dining room because it really shows the growth that you’ve made with sketching. Wow. Plus it celebrates your dining alone. Something that I really enjoy with a good book. Does that still count as dining alone?
Oriental dining room because it really shows the growth that you’ve made with sketching. Wow. Plus it celebrates your dining alone. Something that I really enjoy with a good book. Does that still count as dining alone?
Oriental dining room because it really shows the growth that you’ve made with sketching. Wow. Plus it celebrates your dining alone. Something that I really enjoy with a good book. Does that still count as dining alone?
Oriental dining room because it really shows the growth that you’ve made with sketching. Wow. Plus it celebrates your dining alone. Something that I really enjoy with a good book. Does that still count as dining alone?
Oriental dining room because it really shows the growth that you’ve made with sketching. Wow. Plus it celebrates your dining alone. Something that I really enjoy with a good book. Does that still count as dining alone?
I love the bird and California sketches! So colorful and vibrant (and detailed!) You’ve inspired me to get back into my own personal art journaling. I did it for years and keep a little art journal for my daughter (rather than a baby book) but haven’t made time to keep one for myself. I have so many other projects I love making! 🙂 But I do love chronicling life with little sketches and doodles…it is always so nice to look back on those. Thanks so much for this site. So glad I found it! 🙂
I love the bird and California sketches! So colorful and vibrant (and detailed!) You’ve inspired me to get back into my own personal art journaling. I did it for years and keep a little art journal for my daughter (rather than a baby book) but haven’t made time to keep one for myself. I have so many other projects I love making! 🙂 But I do love chronicling life with little sketches and doodles…it is always so nice to look back on those. Thanks so much for this site. So glad I found it! 🙂
I love the bird and California sketches! So colorful and vibrant (and detailed!) You’ve inspired me to get back into my own personal art journaling. I did it for years and keep a little art journal for my daughter (rather than a baby book) but haven’t made time to keep one for myself. I have so many other projects I love making! 🙂 But I do love chronicling life with little sketches and doodles…it is always so nice to look back on those. Thanks so much for this site. So glad I found it! 🙂
I love the bird and California sketches! So colorful and vibrant (and detailed!) You’ve inspired me to get back into my own personal art journaling. I did it for years and keep a little art journal for my daughter (rather than a baby book) but haven’t made time to keep one for myself. I have so many other projects I love making! 🙂 But I do love chronicling life with little sketches and doodles…it is always so nice to look back on those. Thanks so much for this site. So glad I found it! 🙂
I love the bird and California sketches! So colorful and vibrant (and detailed!) You’ve inspired me to get back into my own personal art journaling. I did it for years and keep a little art journal for my daughter (rather than a baby book) but haven’t made time to keep one for myself. I have so many other projects I love making! 🙂 But I do love chronicling life with little sketches and doodles…it is always so nice to look back on those. Thanks so much for this site. So glad I found it! 🙂
You certainly pack a punch on all your pages-full of color and movement! I especially LOVE your lettering!
You certainly pack a punch on all your pages-full of color and movement! I especially LOVE your lettering!
You certainly pack a punch on all your pages-full of color and movement! I especially LOVE your lettering!
You certainly pack a punch on all your pages-full of color and movement! I especially LOVE your lettering!
You certainly pack a punch on all your pages-full of color and movement! I especially LOVE your lettering!
Love the birds…….but the modern watering hole is thought provoking…….why do we “plug in” to communicate?!?!
Your journaling is inspiring……this is what I will aim for……when I am not terrified that mine won’t be as pretty or colorful, or artistic as yours!!
Love the birds…….but the modern watering hole is thought provoking…….why do we “plug in” to communicate?!?!
Your journaling is inspiring……this is what I will aim for……when I am not terrified that mine won’t be as pretty or colorful, or artistic as yours!!
Love the birds…….but the modern watering hole is thought provoking…….why do we “plug in” to communicate?!?!
Your journaling is inspiring……this is what I will aim for……when I am not terrified that mine won’t be as pretty or colorful, or artistic as yours!!
Love the birds…….but the modern watering hole is thought provoking…….why do we “plug in” to communicate?!?!
Your journaling is inspiring……this is what I will aim for……when I am not terrified that mine won’t be as pretty or colorful, or artistic as yours!!
Love the birds…….but the modern watering hole is thought provoking…….why do we “plug in” to communicate?!?!
Your journaling is inspiring……this is what I will aim for……when I am not terrified that mine won’t be as pretty or colorful, or artistic as yours!!
“Reach for the stars” is by far my favorite and I can’t figure out how you did it- was the white first>? or did you free hand the black and then fill it in? Or perhaps handwritten script loose pencil first, and then an outline with black, and THEN white? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Seriously, I love being creatively fed first thing every morning, you’re an creative inspiration to me!! Thank you.
“Reach for the stars” is by far my favorite and I can’t figure out how you did it- was the white first>? or did you free hand the black and then fill it in? Or perhaps handwritten script loose pencil first, and then an outline with black, and THEN white? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Seriously, I love being creatively fed first thing every morning, you’re an creative inspiration to me!! Thank you.
“Reach for the stars” is by far my favorite and I can’t figure out how you did it- was the white first>? or did you free hand the black and then fill it in? Or perhaps handwritten script loose pencil first, and then an outline with black, and THEN white? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Seriously, I love being creatively fed first thing every morning, you’re an creative inspiration to me!! Thank you.
“Reach for the stars” is by far my favorite and I can’t figure out how you did it- was the white first>? or did you free hand the black and then fill it in? Or perhaps handwritten script loose pencil first, and then an outline with black, and THEN white? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Seriously, I love being creatively fed first thing every morning, you’re an creative inspiration to me!! Thank you.
“Reach for the stars” is by far my favorite and I can’t figure out how you did it- was the white first>? or did you free hand the black and then fill it in? Or perhaps handwritten script loose pencil first, and then an outline with black, and THEN white? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Seriously, I love being creatively fed first thing every morning, you’re an creative inspiration to me!! Thank you.
While I usually don’t like birds, i love these. Nice work.
While I usually don’t like birds, i love these. Nice work.
While I usually don’t like birds, i love these. Nice work.
While I usually don’t like birds, i love these. Nice work.
While I usually don’t like birds, i love these. Nice work.
Love the ALL, but I adore the simplicity of the sun/water drops, that is really cool. The doodling is insane … do you offer a doodling class? You should! I could look at it for hours, which is probably how long it took to make … amazed! Thanks for sharing
Love the ALL, but I adore the simplicity of the sun/water drops, that is really cool. The doodling is insane … do you offer a doodling class? You should! I could look at it for hours, which is probably how long it took to make … amazed! Thanks for sharing
Love the ALL, but I adore the simplicity of the sun/water drops, that is really cool. The doodling is insane … do you offer a doodling class? You should! I could look at it for hours, which is probably how long it took to make … amazed! Thanks for sharing
Love the ALL, but I adore the simplicity of the sun/water drops, that is really cool. The doodling is insane … do you offer a doodling class? You should! I could look at it for hours, which is probably how long it took to make … amazed! Thanks for sharing
Love the ALL, but I adore the simplicity of the sun/water drops, that is really cool. The doodling is insane … do you offer a doodling class? You should! I could look at it for hours, which is probably how long it took to make … amazed! Thanks for sharing
I love that California one best. I enjoy the densely packed pattern look. Also all the different colors you used. Its funny how the world seems to be divided into those who “get” art journaling and those like your brother who would find it tortuous 🙂
I love that California one best. I enjoy the densely packed pattern look. Also all the different colors you used. Its funny how the world seems to be divided into those who “get” art journaling and those like your brother who would find it tortuous 🙂
I love that California one best. I enjoy the densely packed pattern look. Also all the different colors you used. Its funny how the world seems to be divided into those who “get” art journaling and those like your brother who would find it tortuous 🙂
I love that California one best. I enjoy the densely packed pattern look. Also all the different colors you used. Its funny how the world seems to be divided into those who “get” art journaling and those like your brother who would find it tortuous 🙂
I love that California one best. I enjoy the densely packed pattern look. Also all the different colors you used. Its funny how the world seems to be divided into those who “get” art journaling and those like your brother who would find it tortuous 🙂
The unfinished bird looks finished and is quite fantastic. 🙂
The unfinished bird looks finished and is quite fantastic. 🙂
The unfinished bird looks finished and is quite fantastic. 🙂
The unfinished bird looks finished and is quite fantastic. 🙂
The unfinished bird looks finished and is quite fantastic. 🙂
Well I like the Watering Hole and The Mandarin Dining…guess because the glimpse into you. I already love your style of ‘doodle art’ and there wasn’t a page spread that I didn’t like, I just like the quirkiness of those two. Thanks for sharing.
Well I like the Watering Hole and The Mandarin Dining…guess because the glimpse into you. I already love your style of ‘doodle art’ and there wasn’t a page spread that I didn’t like, I just like the quirkiness of those two. Thanks for sharing.
Well I like the Watering Hole and The Mandarin Dining…guess because the glimpse into you. I already love your style of ‘doodle art’ and there wasn’t a page spread that I didn’t like, I just like the quirkiness of those two. Thanks for sharing.
Well I like the Watering Hole and The Mandarin Dining…guess because the glimpse into you. I already love your style of ‘doodle art’ and there wasn’t a page spread that I didn’t like, I just like the quirkiness of those two. Thanks for sharing.
Well I like the Watering Hole and The Mandarin Dining…guess because the glimpse into you. I already love your style of ‘doodle art’ and there wasn’t a page spread that I didn’t like, I just like the quirkiness of those two. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely fabulous! All of it. Julie, is there an online Sketching class in the making? I do hope so. Please?
Absolutely fabulous! All of it. Julie, is there an online Sketching class in the making? I do hope so. Please?
Absolutely fabulous! All of it. Julie, is there an online Sketching class in the making? I do hope so. Please?
Absolutely fabulous! All of it. Julie, is there an online Sketching class in the making? I do hope so. Please?
Absolutely fabulous! All of it. Julie, is there an online Sketching class in the making? I do hope so. Please?
I like your birds and your patterns; colorful. I work nights at a motel. I need to bring supplies and doodle when nights are slow
I like your birds and your patterns; colorful. I work nights at a motel. I need to bring supplies and doodle when nights are slow
I like your birds and your patterns; colorful. I work nights at a motel. I need to bring supplies and doodle when nights are slow
I like your birds and your patterns; colorful. I work nights at a motel. I need to bring supplies and doodle when nights are slow
I like your birds and your patterns; colorful. I work nights at a motel. I need to bring supplies and doodle when nights are slow
My favorite is the one with the gin bottle! Love all the details on that one! patsy
My favorite is the one with the gin bottle! Love all the details on that one! patsy
My favorite is the one with the gin bottle! Love all the details on that one! patsy
My favorite is the one with the gin bottle! Love all the details on that one! patsy
My favorite is the one with the gin bottle! Love all the details on that one! patsy
I’m impressed with your label too!! Great job!
I’m impressed with your label too!! Great job!
I’m impressed with your label too!! Great job!
I’m impressed with your label too!! Great job!
I’m impressed with your label too!! Great job!
They’re all gorgeous Julie, however I would have to go with the bird, I love the detail and coloring, as well as the big script. I like that the image takes up the entire page
They’re all gorgeous Julie, however I would have to go with the bird, I love the detail and coloring, as well as the big script. I like that the image takes up the entire page
They’re all gorgeous Julie, however I would have to go with the bird, I love the detail and coloring, as well as the big script. I like that the image takes up the entire page
They’re all gorgeous Julie, however I would have to go with the bird, I love the detail and coloring, as well as the big script. I like that the image takes up the entire page
They’re all gorgeous Julie, however I would have to go with the bird, I love the detail and coloring, as well as the big script. I like that the image takes up the entire page
I agree with most posters; all your work is fabulous and it’s inspiring to watch how your work has evolved over the years. My favorite, however, is the California spread, first because of how your lettering just pops off that background and the gorgeous colors and almost art deco-ish shapes. Second because your brother’s comment made me laugh out loud!
I agree with most posters; all your work is fabulous and it’s inspiring to watch how your work has evolved over the years. My favorite, however, is the California spread, first because of how your lettering just pops off that background and the gorgeous colors and almost art deco-ish shapes. Second because your brother’s comment made me laugh out loud!
I agree with most posters; all your work is fabulous and it’s inspiring to watch how your work has evolved over the years. My favorite, however, is the California spread, first because of how your lettering just pops off that background and the gorgeous colors and almost art deco-ish shapes. Second because your brother’s comment made me laugh out loud!
I agree with most posters; all your work is fabulous and it’s inspiring to watch how your work has evolved over the years. My favorite, however, is the California spread, first because of how your lettering just pops off that background and the gorgeous colors and almost art deco-ish shapes. Second because your brother’s comment made me laugh out loud!
I agree with most posters; all your work is fabulous and it’s inspiring to watch how your work has evolved over the years. My favorite, however, is the California spread, first because of how your lettering just pops off that background and the gorgeous colors and almost art deco-ish shapes. Second because your brother’s comment made me laugh out loud!
The birds and California pages seem so different from what I’m used to seeing from you…but I absolutely love them! I also admire the way you can sketch and color wherever you go. I think I would be too intimidated to sketch in a public setting.
The birds and California pages seem so different from what I’m used to seeing from you…but I absolutely love them! I also admire the way you can sketch and color wherever you go. I think I would be too intimidated to sketch in a public setting.
The birds and California pages seem so different from what I’m used to seeing from you…but I absolutely love them! I also admire the way you can sketch and color wherever you go. I think I would be too intimidated to sketch in a public setting.
The birds and California pages seem so different from what I’m used to seeing from you…but I absolutely love them! I also admire the way you can sketch and color wherever you go. I think I would be too intimidated to sketch in a public setting.
The birds and California pages seem so different from what I’m used to seeing from you…but I absolutely love them! I also admire the way you can sketch and color wherever you go. I think I would be too intimidated to sketch in a public setting.
I love the first “spirit bird” with the script – love the shape and colors – I just love the image because I have had dreams several times of a similar looking bird. Reminds me of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. A tie for favorite is the “watering hole” one – because I just love that reddish brown and the blue together and I LOVE the way you shaded and polka dotted the letters – LOVE those shades of blue!
I love the first “spirit bird” with the script – love the shape and colors – I just love the image because I have had dreams several times of a similar looking bird. Reminds me of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. A tie for favorite is the “watering hole” one – because I just love that reddish brown and the blue together and I LOVE the way you shaded and polka dotted the letters – LOVE those shades of blue!
I love the first “spirit bird” with the script – love the shape and colors – I just love the image because I have had dreams several times of a similar looking bird. Reminds me of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. A tie for favorite is the “watering hole” one – because I just love that reddish brown and the blue together and I LOVE the way you shaded and polka dotted the letters – LOVE those shades of blue!
I love the first “spirit bird” with the script – love the shape and colors – I just love the image because I have had dreams several times of a similar looking bird. Reminds me of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. A tie for favorite is the “watering hole” one – because I just love that reddish brown and the blue together and I LOVE the way you shaded and polka dotted the letters – LOVE those shades of blue!
I love the first “spirit bird” with the script – love the shape and colors – I just love the image because I have had dreams several times of a similar looking bird. Reminds me of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. A tie for favorite is the “watering hole” one – because I just love that reddish brown and the blue together and I LOVE the way you shaded and polka dotted the letters – LOVE those shades of blue!
I loved all of them but California is my favourite. I am always drawn to bold lettering and text. And i like crazy doodling 🙂
I loved all of them but California is my favourite. I am always drawn to bold lettering and text. And i like crazy doodling 🙂
I loved all of them but California is my favourite. I am always drawn to bold lettering and text. And i like crazy doodling 🙂
I loved all of them but California is my favourite. I am always drawn to bold lettering and text. And i like crazy doodling 🙂
I loved all of them but California is my favourite. I am always drawn to bold lettering and text. And i like crazy doodling 🙂
I love the bright colors in all of your sketches. My favorite is California because it relaxes me just looking at it. All the repetitive patterns is just so soothing.
I love the bright colors in all of your sketches. My favorite is California because it relaxes me just looking at it. All the repetitive patterns is just so soothing.
I love the bright colors in all of your sketches. My favorite is California because it relaxes me just looking at it. All the repetitive patterns is just so soothing.
I love the bright colors in all of your sketches. My favorite is California because it relaxes me just looking at it. All the repetitive patterns is just so soothing.
I love the bright colors in all of your sketches. My favorite is California because it relaxes me just looking at it. All the repetitive patterns is just so soothing.
My favorite is the vibrant crazy doodle CALIFORNIA! It’s sweet!
My favorite is the vibrant crazy doodle CALIFORNIA! It’s sweet!
My favorite is the vibrant crazy doodle CALIFORNIA! It’s sweet!
My favorite is the vibrant crazy doodle CALIFORNIA! It’s sweet!
My favorite is the vibrant crazy doodle CALIFORNIA! It’s sweet!