Starting Your New Sketchbook

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday! 

Today's Draw Tip is such a habit for me, that I would almost forget to share it with you. 

When I start a new sketchbook, I always put my contact details on the first page.

It's a habit, or maybe even more of a ritual.
I encourage you to do this too. In case you lose your sketchbook somehow, then at least the person who finds it knows how to contact you, and will hopefully help getting the sketchbook back to you.
I know a few sketchers who have gotten their sketchbooks back this way after accidentally leaving it on public transport. And there are a lot more sketchers who never retrieved their misplaced sketchbooks, because they hadn't put their contact details in it.
Not so long ago, I left a case of beautiful colored pencils on the train and never got them back, so since then I also keep a business card with my details in my pencil cases. 

Another benefit of filling your first page with your name and contact details, is that you can dive right into the new sketchbook without overthinking. It’s an opportunity for you and your sketchbook to get acquainted. You’ll find out how your materials behave on its paper and you can get used to the format and size. 

My book "life is better when you draw it" is now available for you to purchase online. It's an illustrated book for people who love drawing and need inspiration. It's about how drawing can make you happy and mindful. In the book, I share ways to embrace the daily sketchbook habit, tips, and lots of drawings from my sketchbooks. I am so happy to finally share it with you!
If you want a copy - and I know you do - go here.