Sketchbook

Gorgeous Botanical Letter Tutorial (+ a New eCourse!)

April 14, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 89 Comments
Floral Illustration Tutorials· Sketchbook· Wall Art· Watercolor Tutorials

The completed letter! — This botanical letter project has been on the TPK Blog since 2015, and it’s been so popular that I just released an eCourse to show you how to create it!

Illustrated flowers are the best kind of flowers because you can appreciate them indefinitely with zero maintenance. Seriously, just try to look away from that beautiful “B” above this text! Today, I’m going to teach you how to make a gorgeous watercolor botanical letter. Want to make one along with me, with the help of helpful handouts? Enroll in the Watercolor Botanical Letters 101 eCourse, which features two hours of thorough video instructions.

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Summer Travels Sketchbook Page Tutorial

July 7, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Sketchbook· Tutorials

I’ve been busy putting the finishing touches on the upcoming Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Online Course for the last couple of days. (It officially launches on Monday!) Today, I want to take a quick break from that to share a short sketchbook page tutorial with you. This project is the perfect way to re-live a trip and hone in on the small details in a fun and artistic way! Psst – not sure if sketchbooking is right for you? Check out the article How to Make a Sketchbook Journal (and Why You Should).

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8 Artistic Books to Jumpstart Your Creativity This Month

May 10, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 50 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Inspiration· Sketchbook

Did you know: May is “Get Caught Reading Month”. That’s my excuse to share a list of my eight favorite artistic books and magazines! Each of these written works will inspire you to get creative and try something new.
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How to Make a Sketchbook Journal (and Why You Should!)

February 1, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 71 Comments
Inspiration· Sketchbook

A sketchbook journal is a great place to play — for artists and non-artists alike. It allows you to relax, think, and experiment with new mediums in a pressure-free zone. If you’re looking for a way to decompress and explore your thoughts/moods, consider starting a sketchbook. It’s an activity that you’ll continue to enjoy for years to come!
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Simple Year End Sketchbook Page Tutorial

December 31, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Calligraphy· Sketchbook· Tutorials

When I was younger, I kept near-daily diaries. Now that I’m older and I have less time for writing, I like to make the occasional sketchbook page that summarizes a year or an event (like the pandemic or a celebration). For this sketchbook page, I used casual calligraphy and a stream-of-thought writing style to record the notable things that happened to me in 2021. This type of sketchbook page is so cool to look at in a couple of years! If you have a bit of extra time, I encourage you to make one!

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Super Quick Flourished Ampersand Art Tutorial

September 30, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 18 Comments
Flourishing· Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Home Decor· Printable Goodies· Sketchbook· Tutorials· Wall Art

Ampersand art makes for the perfect gift or home decor because it represents togetherness. Today, I’ll walk you through a quick tutorial that will result in a cool and pretty flourished piece! You can use the motif for a greeting card, put it in a frame for display, or include it as part of your next snail mail packet.

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