moleskine datebook ressurected

Found a great tutorial on making a sketchbook from a Moleskine datebook. I want to try this one day but will never remember where I read about it unless I link it. Thanks again Trumpetvine!

Sketcher's Box

My birthday is coming up and I am toying with the idea of getting a Windsor Newton Bijou Box...or some other box set. It's a bit of a tricky decision, there are so many styles to choose from. I guess I just need to head down to my local distributor and find the one that best suits my needs. I also found instructions on making one which might just do the trick for me.

And for a list of you need be prepared to head out sketchbook journaling, thanks Trumpetvine!

Molskine

What an amazing idea by Juan Berrio. I am a big fan. I discovered him through Simonetta Capecchi's blog (some of her travel sketchbook images were published in An Illustrated Life, and I loved her work).

Sketchbooks

Well since the birth of baby boy 3.0 I have not had or taken the time to keep up on my blog. I certainly have the intention to get back into it, but right now it's still a little busy. I have been reading lots though and got a great book from the library yesterday which I am finding inspirational. It's called An Illustrated Life by Danny Gregory, and is a compilation of images of sketchbooks from various artists/illustrators etc... They have each written a little about their approach to sketchbooks and I am loving it all-just so inspiring.

I have always wanted to keep a journal but am very poor at doing so. I have also wanted to sketch everyday. This has inspired me to do both at the same time.