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Hi ho, it’s off to the Workbook we go!

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My new book is out! It’s succinctly titled: Art Before Breakfast – the workbook: How (and why) to develop a creative habit, no matter how busy you are.

It’s all about how to get a creative habit, so you will make art every day. It’ll teach you to draw, to create, to stay committed, no matter what your level.
It’s printed on lovely chunky paper. It’s a big but not too big. It’s full of ideas. And some jokes. It’s my new BFF and will go with me most everywhere.

Based upon my bestselling book (six foreign-language editions and counting!), this encouraging, guided journal is packed with short exercises designed to help shape a life-enriching artistic habit. Open-ended prompts, visual examples, and lots of blank space for drawing make this workbook a fun, accessible entry to artmaking for anyone looking to carve out time for creativity.

No matter your age or drawing ability, this workbook will become your constant, creative companion.

Click to get yours now!

I’m pretty proud of this.

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My friend Michael Saia, one of the top film editors in New York spend a couple of weeks taking all of the hundreds of little documentaries we’ve made and turned it into one short film that tells the story of Sketchbook Skool.

It’s been two and a half years in the making and stars tens of thousands of people. It’s emotional, it’s funny, it’s exciting and it’s real.  Dozens of students made videos telling their feelings about the Skool and I am so moved by their passion for what we have done. I never imagined that this project would grow so big or touch so many lives but it’s wonderful to see how it has.

If you like this film, please consider joining us for the next term at sketchbookskool.com. It starts on June 10. And if you are already enrolled, please share this film on social media and with your friends. I really appreciate your support.

Swimming with Lisa Congdon, Pt. 3

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In the final lap of our chat inspired by Lisa’s new book, The Joy of Swimming,  Lisa and I discuss why men and women are different when it comes to learning, how to be creative without making a living at it, and the challenges of being an authority.

Swimming with Lisa Congdon, Part 2.

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More of my chat with illustrator and author, Lisa Congdon and Lisa’s new book, The Joy of Swimming. In this installment, we talk about swimming, art, and what it means to begin art-making as an adult.

Swimming with Lisa Congdon, Part 1.

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I have long been a fan of Lisa Congdon. She’s an illustrator, hand-letterer, designer, author, and guru on all creative matters. She has a wonderful new book out, so we sat down to chat about it.

Our conversation was so far-reaching that I am dividing it up into three installments which I will dole out over the next few days. Here’s the first:

Packing.

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By the time you see this, I shall be on my way.

Inspiration Monday: All aboard!

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I’m just back from a trip to Grand Central Station with two artists I really love: France Belleville van Stone and  (former President of Urban Sketchers) Jason Das. The weather outside was frightful but the airy spaces and poetic architecture were a delight. We began with a visit to the Apple Store on the mezzanine to check out the new iPad pros which are zippy and powerful and a pleasure to draw on with the new Apple Pencil.

Then France gave Jason a lesson in how to use Paper, the drawing app for the iPad, and the two of them settled in to draw the information booth and the massive chandelier beyond. It was great to hear how they tackle the space, what they feel about drawing digitally, how to contend with spectators and finally, to see the beautiful art they made.

If you are as entranced as I am by these artists, join them and four other great teachers) in Stretching in the new term at Sketchbook Skool. Find out more here.

Planting one more seed.

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I know, I know. You are good and tired of me nudging you about the new kourse at Sketchbook Skool. Message received.

But I want to just give you another taste of what has me so worked up about Expressing, how inspired I have been in making it and working with these new artists. And how you — even though you have never taken an art kourse and never will (yes, yes) — will be fired up too if you join us.

I won’t say any more I just want you to watch this.

Did it melt your frozen heart? Good. Now, click to enroll.

Inspiration Tuesday: Michael Nobbs

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My pal Michael Nobbs suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and yet is a creative and productive artist. We had a chat recently about how he does it and how we can all use his techniques to get more done each day.

https://youtu.be/IdMww1x9PU8

Michael is also a teacher in the newest kourse at Sketchbook Skool. If you would like to more tips, suggestions and perspectives from him and our other new fakulty, check out Expressing at SBS.com.

Art Before Breakfast: Measuring!

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If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out the proportions of something you want to draw, you’re in luck today. It’s Friday and time for the next in my series of simple videos on how to see and draw, based on my latest book, Art Before Breakfast.

If you’re new to drawing or are struggling with the basics, I hope this series will be helpful. (Here’re the past episodes, in case you missed any.)

Every Friday I work through an idea from Art Before Breakfast. It would be lovely if I could imagine you out there drawing along with me. This particular exercise comes from pages 28-9. If you decide to do it too, please share with me how it turned out! (Share the results on your own blog or on Facebook and post a link in my comments section. Use #artb4bkfst on Twitter or FB).