new sketchbook

Casually racing through it with all the drawings… hence why it’s new sketchbook time already, hahaha! As we leave spring behind, meet “Summer Eyes”.

One last thing before I go to bed here…

Even with the wheel well and truly turning for the Beltane Fire Festival again, there’s still time for me to start a new sketchbook! Introducing “It Is What It Was” :-)

First new sketchbook of 2025 is go! The title I’ve opted for this new volume shares it’s name with this very drawing :-)

Just before the Christmas rush really intensifies and we bid 2024 adieu, it’s time for me to break in another sketchbook… Given the timing of it all, and life in general right now, the name “The Watt Nows” seems very pertinent for this new volume!

New sketchbook time! Introducing “Instant New Dolls” :-)

New sketchbook time? Yes it is. Experimenting with a new size this time around... I call this one “Miniature Eyes”!

I bought a set of 3 Bic multi-color ballpoint pens, a total of 10 colors including black, and a new sketchbook. Playing around with what colors and effects are possible, I'm excited to do more stuff with these pens. The colors didn't perfectly reproduce between the photo and JPEG compression. But I love how the upper left section is all done with the one dark blue, green, and red pen.

First page of new sketchbook

New sketchbook time! Introducing “Instant Everythings” :-)

New sketchbook time! Calling this one “The Other Jungle Book” because a) why not? And b) I’m short of ideas for an alternative, hahaha!

Fineliner in a new A4 sized sketchbook.

New sketchbook time! Onwards and upwards as they say…

New sketchbook time! My local art suppliers know how to keep me happy, that much is true :-)

New sketchbook time? And right on time too.

New sketchbook time! Spooky vibes are a go-go as you can all see :-)

New sketchbook time again? That it is. Credit to one of my workmates for inspiring the title here, hehehehe. It's been a busy few days here at Bleu HQ... '^^ :-)

New sketchbook time!

Decorative botanical illustration of violet (pansy) in a new sketchbook :)

First page of new sketchbook; an unprompted drawing from imagination

Thank the maker for weekends past, hangovers and random observations that inspire.

New sketchbook time :)

new entry on my new sketchbook..

A new sketchbook needs a random doodle page to break it in...

New sketchbook time! Had to throw in a shark. No idea why, just did :)

I started my new sketchbook with watercolor. My dog and flowers.

New sketchbook time! Onwards to new doodling-flavoured adventures... Keeping it simple to start things off (as is custom).

This time last year I was in the midst of starting off my (then) new sketchbook... And what do I find myself doing tonight? Sticking to the same script with yet another one, that’s what!