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MY FIRST Here are some drawings from my first sketchbook. They were not my best works, but I consider them to be the
most important in my life because I have been drawing all the time ever since. They gave me joy and I learned to

SKETCHBOOK appreciate the art journey, more than the results.

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Make a list
At the beginning of each sketchbook I write down a list of drawing topics in case I have trouble figuring out what to draw. In my first sketchbook, the list was very long :)
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Visual Diary
I drew a lot of animal species, things from my surroundings, landscapes from my weekend trips, my memories and dreams. I also kept some souvenirs like leafs or tickets.
I hust wanted to find out what I like and keep those moments.
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Some drawings will be good and some… not so good

Good drawings kept me motivated but I learned so much on the bad ones! Learning is not a linear thing - it’s like your life. There are always gonna be better and
worse days. The same thing is with your drawings. (But sometimes when I really can’t stand some sketch, I cover it with a sticky note).
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My first portraits
Here are some of my first portraits from the final pages of my first sketchbook. I really like them but they’re not very similar to my current drawings and you’ll
not find them on my Instagram :) I started the Instagram account after finishing this book. I already knew that I’m gonna enjoy drawing people.