Make (Sneaky) Art - and other ideas to build your sketchbook habit

Observe your world through the pages of a sketchbook and find art in the everyday moments of ordinary life.How would life change if, whenever you found a free moment, you reached for a sketchbook instead of your phone? Make (Sneaky) Art is not just a guide to drawing on location; it is a way to actively engage with our world and reclaim our attention spans.After moving to the United States, author Nishant Jain began carrying a sketchbook to better understand his new world and learn to draw. Hesitant to do "this silly thing" in public, he developed a practice of sneaky art-making quick, secret sketches from observation inside a small sketchbook. Make (Sneaky) Art is the culmination of this journey of self-education-to become an artist and a more mindful observer of the world.In this book, you will find: Techniques to draw your environment: Learn to draw as a way to be present in your world, free from the distractions of devices and notifications. Ideas to overcome your imposter syndrome: Let go of the baggage that prevents you from following your creative instincts. Tips to sustain a lifelong sketchbook habit: Integrate sketching into your daily routine, wherever it takes you. Today is the day to begin the visual journal of your life.

Product details

• Authors: Nishant Hain, Nishant Jain
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 23.09.2025
• EAN: 9780760394199
• ISBN: 978-0-7603-9419-9
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; ART / Subjects & Themes / Human Figure, Art techniques & principles, Drawing & drawings, The Arts: techniques and principles, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & Art Manuals, Drawing and drawings in pen or brush and ink, ART / Techniques / Drawing / General, ART / Techniques / Drawing / Pen & Ink