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Inspiration Tips for Filling Your Sketchbook

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  How to create your sketchbook never running out of inspiration oplus_34 What is a sketchbook? As a full time artist I stumbled many times in that sensation in front of a blank sheet of paper. My mind is always full of images, colors and suggestions but when I am able to sit and paint, ideas seem to disappear and I am left with that sad feeling of  wanting to draw without knowing what to draw. A sketchbook is the nest where my ideas come to light and grow up before becoming artworks . It is a secret place where I can freely experiment my fantasies without feeling forced to finish a “real” artwork. It is my spot where I can put to the test ideas to check if they are good or if they are not worth the effort. As a mom of two, I have very little time: a sketchbook provides a fast way to practice when I do not have so much time to paint. That is why  I want to share  how I bring my ideas to reality using my sketchbook. I hope I can provide  useful hints  for bo...

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I am an Italian self taught artist and I have been creating paintings, illustrations and books for about ten years.  In this blog I share art tutorials, tips, news about illustrated books by fellow artists and much more: follow the blog to get art secrets and to discover art tutorials and beautiful books!   I have loved drawing and painting since I was a child, and, through the troubles of life, my love for art has always been my refuge. I work as a freelance painter and illustrator and I am proud to say I made my passion become my job!!! I am a two years old girl mom: I love Symbolism, Italian Renaissance, Romanticism, Fantasy art and perhaps far too many other things to list here them all! A few years ago I attended to a botanical watercolor course held in Rome, at the botanical gardens, where I was introduced to a special watercolor technique, that I call "dry technique", and that I cherished and now apply to my fantasy paintings. I am also experien...