Sketchbook Template
As I begin my sketchbook/journal journey I've decided there are some pages I need/want at the beginning of my sketchbook to destroy that struggle for a perfect first page. To keep a decent pattern going I'm going to share them here. That way I can perfect my preferences, keep them in order, and expand on them as I grow. Feel free to bookmark this journal and do them yourself!
1. A well wishes page.
In my sketchbook the first page is dedicated to a small note to myself and my sketchbook, wishing good things in the future of this book. My current note reads:
"Help me love, learn, evolve, grow, and have fun! Let me fill your pages with ideas, sketches, planning, thoughts, work, and yes, even "bad art." Help me create through struggle, journal, feel and be inspired. Help me open you and draw."
2. A Page with a Wish List, Goals, and Music.
This is exactly what it sounds like. A page sectioned off for things I need or want, goals, and the music I found notable while working in this book. My wish list might have nothing to do with my art. They might have nothing to do with my sketchbook, but they're reminders so I can keep dwelling on if I /need/ them or not. The goals list IS related to my art and is a living document, meaning I can add to it or scratch things off as necessary.
3. A Meet the Artist Meme Page.
This page follows the "Meet the Artist" meme in order to record who I am when I start my sketchbook. That way I can see how I've changed as I pick up each new book.
Includes: Self Portrait, pronouns, age, orientations, favourite colours, "Favourites," "Dislikes," and wider goals.
4. What's in My Bag.
Exactly what it sounds like. Following the "What's in My Bag" meme, draw out what is in my purse or art bag (or both).
5. Favourite Supplies.
A spread dedicated to my favourite supplies at the moment. Draw them out, make swatches, day dream.
6. Monthly Spreads
Draw a spread dedicated to each month when it changes throughout the sketchbook. A single page is fine if a full spread becomes too much. Include a Vellum page to write important events throughout the month on it.
7. Mark the Middle of the Book.
Mark the middle spread of the book and when you reach it draw a piece specifically celebrating how much of the book you've filled!
Optional:
+ A spread for brainstorming ideas
+ End Pages (a thank you to my sketchbook)
What do you like to put at the beginning of your sketchbooks or journals?
RedBubble, a Wedding, and a Pandemic
Hey there Sports Fans!
As usual, long time no post. You might have noticed that recently I've been making a lot of art posts. With everything happening around Covid-19 I've been working from home, so I went out, purchased myself a Canon scanner, and have spent the last couple of months sorting my paper artwork, and scanning pieces I like. Some of them have never seen the light of day, some of them definitely have. What ever I enjoy most has been getting a facelift, and uploaded here and on Redbubble. RB has been mostly neglected, because most of my art gets pulled down... so I've tried to be selective, and I'm even working on updating some pieces that will actually fall under their fan art licensing programs.
If the art is uploaded I'll mark it to notify if I update with Redbubble.
Outside of that I am self isolating because I'm immunocompromised. Thankfully I have a job that allows me to do that, but it has been rough. Like everyone else I miss my friends and family.
I'm also supposed to be getting married in 1 month. We've scaled it down to just the legal stuff on June 13, 2020, and next year we will do the full event. It's just... really disappointing. We NEED the planning time, but I do wish we could just do it all now without fear and social distancing.
How are you guys? What have you been doing during isolation? Have you made some Covid-19 isolation art?
Where have you BEEN?!
Animethon 20
Hey there Sports Fans!
Next weekend is Animethon 20 (August 9th to 11th) and I'm going to be a SUPER busy bee that weekend! First of all I'll be in the Artist Alley all weekend with a table in the center isle of the islands. I *might* also be cosplaying as Sailor Mercury all weekend. This entirely depends on whether my costume is completed. The girl I commissioned has been busy with our entire groups costumes, and I told her to work on mine last, therefore I suffer for it XD.
And last, but most definitely not least! I'll be hosting not one, but TWO panels this year! Both will be on Friday. One and noon, the other at 7pm.
Sailor Moon 2013 will be a Sailor Moon fan panel discussing new merchandise, info about the new anime, and all of the amazing things we know are in store for the next year.
The Anime Collectors Guide will be discussion about how to spot bootlegs on the vendor room floor. Don't get fooled by bootlegs! We spend good money in our vendors hall, and bootlegs DON'T support our favourite artists or series.
So be sure to check me out at Animethon this year!
That said, if you are looking to purchase art from me but won't have much money I DO trade for Sailor Moon merchandise both new and old. So if you have something at home you don't use, or you find something super cheap in the vendors hall I'll definitely trade you 
Just come talk to me. That said, I do have the right to refuse trade for what ever reason. ( but most likely I won't).
See you at the event!!
Etsy Coupon!
Interested in something in my Etsy Shop?
For ONE WEEK ONLY I'll have free shipping in my shop on purchases over $10 USD if you use the coupon code SAILORMOON2013 during check out. The coupon expires Sunday March 24th, 2013 at Midnight.