How to Sketch When You’re Too Busy
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Think you’re too busy to draw? Think again.
In today’s video, I show you how I squeeze sketching into a packed day: during a train commute, between meetings, and on the go.
With just a tiny sketchbook in your pocket, you can turn short moments into drawing meditations.
You’ll see how I sketch quickly, embrace the wonkiness, and capture what’s around me, without needing perfect conditions or lots of time.
Materials I used:
No-brand tiny sketchbook
Derwent Inktense colored pencil
You can totally do this too!
Your assignment this week:
Find a 5–10 minute pocket of time this week to sketch. While commuting, waiting, or between tasks.
Draw what’s in front of you, no matter how simple or ordinary. Use any sketchbook or scrap of paper. Write down where and when you did it next to your sketch.
Let’s prove that even a busy day has room for doing what you love: drawing.
Want more inspiration?
Here's a video I made a while back, on-the-go, sketchbook and brushpen in hand.
My book Life Is Better When You Draw It is filled with tips like these.
