Sustainable Sketchbook: Create with Recycled Paper & Learn How to Draw

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Free Online Course: Sustainable Sketchbook: Create with Recycled Paper & Learn How to Draw provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Sustainable Sketchbook: Create with Recycled Paper & Learn How to Draw is taught by Olga Bonitas.

Overview
  • One day I made a sketchbook out of rubbish. Then the magic happened! I made the first sketch, then the second… And here we go! I started to draw often and easily.

    In this class I want to share my experience of drawing in a wastepaper sketchbook. I’ll tell you why it gives freedom of creativity and changes the way you draw. Why is this a great practice for those who are afraid of a blank sheet, as well as for those who draw little due to lack of time.

    • We'll start by flipping through my sketchbook
    • Then I'll give you 5 reasons why you should try a wastepaper sketchbook
    • We’ll make a simple sketchbook (you only need 1 craft bag)
    • And draw in it. These will be 4 super simple plots that you can easily repeat yourself, even if you are a beginner.  I’ll show my favorite techniques and tricks that work great on craft paper.
    • We will also touch on the topic of time: where can I get it? I’ll share life hacks that help me save time when sketching.

    Finally, you’ll find 3 video stories where I create real spreads in my sketchbook. I will honestly tell you how everything works for me.

    The first story will be about a big beautiful house and two small people. It has an unexpected plot twist. The second story is about wine. In it, I’ll make a mistake and get out of a difficult situation. The third story is about salad. There’ll be no surprises in it, it’s just beautiful.

    I hope you’ll be inspired to start your own wastepaper sketchbook project and have a lot of fun working on it

    For all skill levels.

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    with care for your creativity,
    Olga Bonitas

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Syllabus
    • Intro
    • My Wastepaper Sketchbook
    • Five Reasons to Try a Wastepaper Sketchbook
    • What Kind of Paper is Right?
    • A simple sketchbook from a craft bag
    • How to Draw? Example 1
    • How to Draw? Example 2
    • How to Draw? Example 3
    • How to Draw? Example 4
    • A Couple More Tips
    • Where Can I Find Time to Sketch?
    • Tips to Help You Save Time
    • The First Story With an Unexpected Turn
    • The Second Story, in Which I Made a Mistake
    • The Third Story, Botanical
    • Final Thoughts
    • Bonus Video: Summer Sketchbook
    • Bonus video how I make a sketchbook for myself 1