Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

My First Sketchbook!

I know it might be hard to believe, an artist that has never worked in a sketchbook?? It’s true. I’ve been creating something, somewhere every single day for many years, but never in a notebook/jounal. And now because my storage space is maxed out, (like seriously) I am forced to work on smaller surfaces, or on limited larger ones.

Inspired by some of my favorite artist bloggers, Judith at Artistcoveries, Claudiamcgillart, and dareboldly, I decided to take the plunge and buy my first book! I chose the 7″ x 10″ size which will be easy to take with me on vacations or just a day at the park!

I have no rules, it will be filled with whatever I feel like, mixed media, watercolor, notes and poems, hopefully some pen/pencil sketching too.

I may or may not share these pages with you, but know that you are all inspiring me in your ways, and I appreciate each and all of my friends here in this community!🙏🥰🎨✌

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28 responses to “My First Sketchbook!”

  1. Mister Bump UK Avatar
    Mister Bump UK

    You made a start anyhow! I used to carry a little pochet Canon around with me, for just in case I saw something. It’s a good idea, I think, and if you don’t, just comes home empty.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Mr. Bump, always ready for an art project! 😊

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  2. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Congratulations. That’s a nice start.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Tim!

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  3. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    That’s a great idea, Tiffany 👍 Perfect to have along with you on the go 🎨✍🏼☮️

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Phil! I’m looking forward to having it with me everywhere I go!

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  4. Francisco Bravo Cabrera Avatar
    Francisco Bravo Cabrera

    It’s very good that you have done that, sketchbooks are not just a record but away to research, investigate and learn. Being free and random is what sketch books are for, so that when you turn to a serious work, you’ve already thought out most of the painting. Good work!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Exactly, I just don’t know why it took me so long to start this! 😊

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      1. Francisco Bravo Cabrera Avatar
        Francisco Bravo Cabrera

        Better late than never! Enjoy the journey Tiffany!

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  5. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
    Kirt D Tisdale

    I think you’re really going to get a lot of use out of this!! Can’t wait to see some of the resulting sketches!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Kirt! I am sure I will be sharing some of my work here!

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      1. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
        Kirt D Tisdale

        Looking forward to it!!

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  6. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Woo Hoo!!!!! How exciting.

    I love how happy and vibrant your first page appears! Lovely. ❤

    And thank you for the mention! ❤

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks for always inspiring me, Louise! 😊

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      1. Louise Gallagher Avatar
        Louise Gallagher

        It’s reciprocal Tiffany. You inspire me. ❤

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  7. Chris Lovie-Tyler Avatar
    Chris Lovie-Tyler

    I really enjoy sketching and playing in a sketchbook. I take one with me just about everywhere I go. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I’ve already created several pages, all completely different styles, it will be fun to look through the whole thing once complete, I am all over the board! Hey, I’m really enjoying your newsletter! 😊

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        Chris Lovie-Tyler

        I enjoy looking back through them once I’ve filled them too.

        Glad you’re enjoying the newsletter!

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  8. jonicaggiano Avatar
    jonicaggiano

    Yea!!! How fun Tiffany. I love the first sketch. I think you will love having your sketch book. I take a small pad and pencil with me to have something to write in when something inspires me. Hugs and love ❤️ Joni

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Joni! I’m not surprised you carry a notepad to jot down your brilliant ideas, I always look forward to reading your words! 🥰🤗💕

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      1. jonicaggiano Avatar
        jonicaggiano

        Thank you Tiffany that means a lot to me as you are truly gifted. Love you ❤️🤗😘😘

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  9. Bird Avatar
    Bird

    How fun!! You inspired me to begin to draw in my sketchbooks again. And stop being afraid to ruin them. Now you have got your first sketchbook! I hope you will share (some of) what you draw. Excited!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Bird! Yay! I am happy to help inspire you to get back to your books, you have the most delicious imagination, don’t ever stop!! 😊

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  10. Robin King Avatar
    Robin King

    Love the first one!! Enjoy!!! (You’ve made me think about using one again, altho I always end up hiding behind them, using them as excuses for not doing “real” work. Like: “I did it here, it’s done, why do it larger on a canvas?” Silly excuses all. 🤷🏻‍♀️) Thank you for sharing this and for the inspiration!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Robin!!! I can see what you mean about hiding behind the sketchbook, I hope to continue my work on canvas too, I have some large canvases I need to work on, so it will be fun to open up and go large after working small! 😊

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  11. Judith Avatar
    Judith

    What type of paper? Is it a mixed-media journal? If not, remember that some media might not work very well… but that’s part of the fun sometimes. I’m really glad you got a sketchbook, and yes, they are so handy to carry around. It’s especially nice to have a small sketchbook with me when I go to appointments with my husband at his retinologist. It’s a nice way to pass the time. Sometimes I doodle, sometimes I draw, and sometimes I even take colored pencils along, or my gansai and a waterbrush. It’s portable art. And thanks so much for mentioning my blog!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you for always inspiring me, Judith! I’m already on my second sketchbook now, I’m using a 98lb mixed media paper, it’s holding up well, I use watercolor, pens, pastels, even alcohol inks! 😊

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      1. Judith Avatar
        Judith

        Sounds great! Sketchbooks are really handy to have. Whenever my husband has appointments, I’m so glad I can take my sketchbook along and doodle, draw, or do whatever!

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