How My Sketchbook Helped Improve My Mental Health and Creativity

🎨Keeping a sketchbook helped me regain my creativity and energy after struggling with my mental health.

✍️Sketching in a sketchbook has allowed me to practice and improve my drawing skills.

🌿Drawing natural things in my sketchbook has helped me appreciate the beauty in my surroundings and be more present in the moment.

🎨Sharing my art in my sketchbook has allowed me to connect with strangers and receive feedback, which has been a positive experience.

👥Using my sketchbook as a journal has helped me reflect on my art and constantly strive for improvement.

How did your sketchbook help you with your mental health?

—By engaging in the creative process and expressing my thoughts and emotions through art, my sketchbook became a therapeutic outlet for me.

Did you have any formal art training before using a sketchbook?

—No, I'm not a professional artist. The sketchbook has allowed me to practice and learn at my own pace, gradually improving my skills.

What tips do you have for beginners starting a sketchbook?

—Start with small, manageable drawings and don't worry about making them perfect. Embrace imperfections and use your sketchbook as a safe space for experimentation and growth.

Have you received any negative feedback on your art in your sketchbook?

—Fortunately, most of the feedback I have received on my art in my sketchbook has been positive. Constructive criticism is always welcome as it helps me improve.

How do you balance using your sketchbook as a journal and as an art book?

—I allocate separate sections in my sketchbook for art and journaling. This allows me to express my thoughts and emotions alongside my artwork without feeling overwhelmed.

00:20Introduction to the power of a sketchbook in improving mental health and creativity.

01:35Personal experience of rediscovering creativity and energy through sketching.

02:48The impact of drawing natural things and being more present in the moment.

04:15The positive experience of sharing art and connecting with strangers.

05:45Using the sketchbook as a journal for reflection and improvement.