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Photo composite of the front and back covers of the Sketchnote Ideabook

Review: Sketchnote Ideabook

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 · Supplies

The Sketchnote Ideabook is very well made, but it’s not for me — which is maybe obvious, since it was made specifically for sketchnoters, and I’m not a sketchnoter.

Review: Tombow Dual Brush

February 8, 2021March 15, 2021 · Supplies

I haven’t tried very many other water-based markers, but that’s because the Tombow Dual Brush has never really disappointed me.

Open sketchbook with a drawing of an egret

Review: Denik Hardcover Sketchbook

February 1, 2021 · Supplies

The Denik hardcover sketchbook is of fantastic quality, which makes it fun and easy to draw in — and what more can you ask of a sketchbook? It’s a little pricey at MSRP, but if you can find it on sale, get it!

Stack of finished sketchbooks with dates on the spines

How to Finish a Sketchbook

January 25, 2021 · Artist Resources

So you’ve accumulated a bunch of sketchbooks over the years, each with a few pages used, but none of them finished. What a shame! It can be incredibly satisfying to finish a sketchbook, and if you can make it through just one, the rest will be easier!

Conventions after COVID-19

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 · Business

Honestly, I don’t think conventions will be much of a thing in 2021 either.

Convention Artists VS COVID-19

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 · Artist Resources

The effects of COVID-19 on the Convention Artist community are laid bare in this 34-page report, featuring data collected from nearly 500 artists worldwide. How much income has been lost? How effective has the move to selling online been? How do artists plan to move forward?

Winsor & Newton Promarker & Promarker Brush

Review: Winsor & Newton Promarker and Promarker Brush

October 18, 2020March 15, 2021 · Supplies

You know you’ve been sitting on a product too long when it gets rebranded before you review it, huh. The Winsor & Newton Promarkers are good markers — but Copic is still better.

Review: Studio Oh! Deconstructed Sketchbook

October 14, 2020October 15, 2020 · Supplies

The Studio Oh! Deconstructed Sketchbook has good paper, a unique canvas cover, and lay-flat binding, but it’s pretty pricey for a A5(ish) size sketchbook.

Review: Daiso Color Brush Pen

September 22, 2020March 15, 2021 · Supplies

Water-based brush tip markers mostly aren’t made for serious business arting, but the Daiso Color Brush Pen is nevertheless a solid member of the category.