The fear of a blank page | How to start a new sketchbook

Overcoming the fear of the blank page is the hardest part of any new sketchbook. Let's break that intimidation and make some marks. Starting a fresh book can feel daunting, but it is all about your mindset. In this video, I am working through the initial hesitation by painting a scene featuring a baby bear and a fish using a mix of media including coloured pencil, gouache, wax pastels and soft pastels in my newly made sketchbook. Learn how to make this sketchbook yourself here -    • How to make a flat lay sketchbook with ope...   This process is less about perfection and more about building a consistent sketchbook practice. By focusing on the joy of creating rather than the final result, you can learn how to start a new sketchbook without the pressure of needing every page to be a masterpiece. Subscribe for art process updates, and let me know in the comments if you struggle with the first page of a new book. Supplies used: Clairefontaine PaintOn Mixed Media Au Naturel paper A3 sized https://tidd.ly/475NarT Heavy duty guillotine https://link.amazon/B01zN8qyU Caran d’ache Luminance Hibiscus pink https://tidd.ly/4htO4U5 Tombow plastic erasers https://link.amazon/B0dL8n6M0 Shinhan Permanent Yellow Deep gouache https://tidd.ly/4yGpCpv Holbein Irodori Amur Cork Yellow gouache https://tidd.ly/3Tvlg5s Holbein Irodori Crimson gouache https://tidd.ly/4gZ1tDe Holbein Irodori Peony gouache https://tidd.ly/3T7TjAD Shinhan Ultramarine Deep gouache https://tidd.ly/4yFSoql Holbein Irodori Russet Green gouache https://tidd.ly/4gRSs06 Holbein Irodori Myosotis Blue gouache https://tidd.ly/4cy7kxf Holbein Irodori Smoked Bamboo gouache https://tidd.ly/4r8N0td Pebeo white gouache https://tidd.ly/3HFu8Q7 Water spray bottle https://tidd.ly/4ybv837 Blunt ended palette knife https://tidd.ly/4cNUATY Unison soft pastels https://tidd.ly/3SQ76eR Caran d'ache Neocolor IIs https://tidd.ly/3YVGwjC Derwent drawing pencils https://tidd.ly/4tNNi9D Derwent Coloursoft pencils https://tidd.ly/3TziAUz Sennelier soft pastels landscape set https://tidd.ly/3zHMtrU Sarah Burns/Craftamo gouache brushes https://bit.ly/4iGZ56F Nikon D5300 DSLR with kit zoom lens https://amzn.to/4k3gCnu Yeti Blue Mic https://amzn.to/4mjes4F Everything must go 50% off sale in my shop! https://thefrostedblueberry.com/the-f... Check out my amazon store front for more art supplies: https://amzn.eu/d/09btB9C5 Connect with me: Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/thefrostedblueberry Check out my shop, blog and website: https://thefrostedblueberry.com/ #sketchbooking #artpractice #mixedmedia