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| 1/28/26 photo reference (Derwent Drawing pencil in Zeta sketchbook) |
Wanting to finish up that old Stillman & Birn Beta
sketchbook, which has a substantial tooth, I had been making my comfy, monochrome sketches in it. Although toothy paper is not usually recommended
with soft colored pencils, I like it – the visible tooth imparts a rougher,
unpolished look.
I had been thinking, though, how dreamy Derwent Drawing pencils would feel on smooth paper. After the Beta book was full, I pulled out a Stillman & Birn Zeta book, and holy-moly, my comfy, old robe grew a fleece lining! Not only did these sketches prevent me from doomscrolling; they quietly lulled me toward bedtime with their soothing comfort. I mean, seriously: Is there anything so relaxing as a soft pencil on smooth paper?
During these difficult times, when we’re bombarded with upsetting news daily, it’s reassuring to know that self-care can come from a colored pencil.
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| 1/29/26 photo reference (two Drawing pencils used in this one) |
Love these simple sketches, they are so calming to look at. I need something to stop doomscrolling too. I haven’t sketched in probably a year, do you have any idea’s on how to restart? Might be a great way for me to calm down at night! Thanks for your wonderful blog Tina.
ReplyDeleteI recommend that YouTube by Orla Stevens that I had referred to in an earlier post. She has a very freeing approach that helps you stay away from drawing "correctly." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLU0DFsK3lk
DeleteThanks Tina!
DeleteThese are so soothing to look at, and must be soothing to create too. Nicely done, Tina.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan, I'm glad you find them soothing, too.
DeleteYou pick up your pencil to be soothed. I've been picking up my knitting needles. It always amazes me how quickly my mind forgets what I was worried about as soon as I absorb it in most anything arty or crafty. I particularly like your top sketch.
ReplyDeleteKnitting would be so soothing, too! Unfortunately, after messing up my wrist, elbow and shoulder from too many repetitive movement crafts, I gave up knitting, but I do miss it sometimes.
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