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PDF β My Complete Scanned Sketchbook No. 10 π
UPDATE: Because the download link didn't work for everyone, I downsized the PDF to attach it directly under this post. I hope it helps! π ______Hey everyone,Happy Tuesday! I hope you all feel well and inspired. β¨Today I'd like to share with you my 10th Sketchbook that I've been working on for the last year. I've compiled all my work into a PDF document that you can easily download and explore.Just click the file attached below this post to get it π§·As you scroll through th...
Welcome in October! + New Work in Progress π π» πββ¬
Hey there, wonderful Potato Angels! π§‘I'm back from my incredible adventure in Morocco, and I've returned with a heart brimming with inspiration! π΅ What are my plans for this month?For quite some time, I wanted to venture into larger formats for my artwork, but I've always been a bit anxious about taking that step. Well, today's the day I conquer that fear! π¨ I've decided to unwrap a large cotton canvas (80 x 100cm) and embark on my very first big portrait made with a...
βοΈCLOSED/ SOCIAL MEDIA β Shoutouts of Your Art on My Insta Stories β¨
Hello my dear Potato Angels!Thank you for your support and another wonderful month! π§‘Every month, I share the art of my Patrons on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for their support.β¨ Here are the rules:β’ Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ππΌ Please check, if you wrote it correctly π¬β’ Your Instagram has to be public and have enough pictures in a good quality to create a nice collage from themπβ’ You need to follow me on Instagram πΈ Otherwise ...
BONUS VIDEO β My First Polymer Clay Figurine πβ¨
Hi Everyone!Happy Friday! I hope you're all feeling great π§‘ As I mentioned before, I'll be on vacation in Morocco from September 24th until October 1st. If you have any questions, I will probably reply to them after I return. πToday, I'd like to share a bonus video with you about making my first polymer clay figurine. π I hope to create more of them to improve in this field and bring smiles to people's faces when they look at them. I hope you'll enjoy this short vide...
POLL RESULTS β Physical Rewards for October ππ¬βοΈ
Hello dear Patrons!Happy Thursday! π§‘Thank you for casting your votes for the OctoberPhysical Rewards.ART PRINT:π The voting for the Art Print was quite close, but in the end, no. 3 emerged as the winner! π I'm very glad because it's one of my first and favorites colored pencil portraits!How to get it? To receive this print in October you need to join the Brotato Angel or Sticky tier till the end of September.VINYL STICKERIn the voting for the Vinyl Sticker won the illustration w...
POLL #2 β Vinyl Sticker for October π³οΈπ¦
Hello again!I've prepared four options of stickers for you to choose from. π€HOW IT WORKS: The sticker design you choose will be accessible to Patrons in the Sticky Spud tier, as long as they remain active subscribers until the end of September. Your chosen rewards will be carefully packaged and sent out via mail come October. π And don't forget, you have the flexibility to upgrade your tier for a single month or extend it further, with the option to cancel anytime.I will be sharing...
POLL #1 β Art Print for October ππ³οΈ
Hello everyone!Happy Monday! How is everyone doing? π§‘Today I'd like to ask for your assistance in selecting an Art Print design for October. I've got three options and I'm eager to hear your thoughts! π€HOW IT WORKS: The Print you choose will be accessible to Patrons in both the Brotato Angel and Sticky Spud tiers, granted they remain active subscribers until the end of September. The rewards will be sent out via mail come October. π Remember that you can upgrade your tier fo...
#DOODLETOBER 23β β Prompt List ποΈ
Hi everyone!Last year we had so much fun with the Doodletomber 2022 drawings and it will be amazing to repeat it! π»Remember that there is no pressure; it is supposed to be fun and a nice opportunity to draw together βοΈSOME SIMPLE RULES:π You can use the list however you like: draw something for all the themes, only the weekend ones, mark your favorites and draw only these, or combine topics as you wish.π All materials are allowed, not only ink and not only traditional media. You can...
REAL TIME VIDEO β Architecture Study with Markers π
Hello everyone!Happy Saturday! πToday, as promised in my last post, I have a special treat just for you: a real-time video of my latest architectural study. π½οΈ It's over an hour long, and I hope you'll find it insightful! You can use it as an embedded demo for the last tutorial, as a background while you draw along with me, or even speed up the process to view it as a time-lapse. Enjoy! π§‘Hugs,Gaby
DRAW WITH ME VIDEO β Architecture Study πΏπ ποΈ
Hi everyone! π§‘I'm happy to share with you a new "Draw with me video" with my recent architecture study. I hope you enjoy it! Below you will find a list of materials and the reference photo πHappy doodling!Gaby______________Materials: Talens Art Creation Sketchbook, A5 size Blackwing 602 Pencil Winsor & Newton Fine-Liners (0.1 and 0.4) Winsor & Newton PromarkersList of Colors: Almond Powder Blue Saffron Ice Grey 1, 2, 3 and 4 Apricot Coral Meadow Green Olive Green Lime Zest Mint...
SNEAK PEEK β Architecture Study with Markers π ποΈ
Hi everyone! π§‘I hope this message finds you well and full of creative inspiration. π€Today I felt motivated and had some more time to do a sketchbook session. I specifically wanted to focus on architecture. It's been quite some time since I last explored this subject, and I thought it would be a nice change of pace. π I decided to revisit the technique I used in a previous "draw with me" video filled with architecture studies. You can watch it here: https://www.patreon.com/po...
Welcome September! π + the new "Collections" feature on Patreon βοΈ
Hello everyone! π§‘I wanted to drop in and share some happy vibes as we step into September! Even though summer will take a break soon, I'm super excited about this cozy season. The air will soon start getting crisp, leaves will change colors, and it will be all about that comfy sketchbook-weather vibe! π π βοΈBut before that, to extend the summer a bit longer, I'm planning a vacation to Morocco at the end of the month. Exploring new places and cultures always brings a huge smi...
βοΈ CLOSED/ SOCIAL MEDIA β Shoutouts of Your Art on My Insta Stories β¨
Sept 1st:βοΈ Hi everyone! This post is now closed. I will share your art in my stories in a few groups during the month. The next shoutout post will be shared at the end of SeptemberβοΈβ’β’β’Hello my dear Potato Angels!Thank you for your support and another wonderful month! π§‘Every month, I share the art of my Patrons on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for their support.β¨ Here are the rules:β’ Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ππΌ Please check, i...
POLL RESULTS β Physical Rewards in September ππ§‘π
Hello dear Patrons!Happy Friday! π§‘Thank you for casting your votes for the September Physical Rewards. Here are the results!ART PRINTIn the voting for the Art Print won the portrait of "Lady Bee" made with colored pencils. I'm really glad because I like this drawing a lot. My favorite was number 3 but we can choose it some other time π I hope this floral print will be a nice addition to your collection πΈHow to get it? To receive this print in September you need to join the B...
POLL #2 β Vinyl Sticker for September ππ³οΈ
Hello again!π§‘ I could really use your help in making a decision. This time, it's all about stickers! I've prepared four options for you to choose from. π€HOW IT WORKS: The sticker design you choose will be accessible to Patrons in the Sticky Spud tier, as long as they remain active subscribers until the end of August. Your chosen rewards will be carefully packaged and sent out via mail come September. π And don't forget, you have the flexibility to upgrade your tier for a sin...
POLL #1 β Art Print for September ππ³οΈ
Hello everyone!Happy Tuesday! How is everyone doing? π§‘Thank you so much for the feedback under my last post with a Sketchbook Tour Video! π₯° I'm so glad it was inspiring for you β it's so rewarding and makes me wanna create even more art and content now!Today I'd like to ask for your assistance in selecting an Art Print design for September. I've got three options and I'm really eager to hear your thoughts! π€I'm feeling quite nostalgic as fall is approaching, so...
VIDEO β SKETCHBOOK TOUR β (No 9: 2020-2023) πΏπ§‘ π
Hello wonderful potato angels! π I hope this post finds you well and filled with creative inspiration. π₯°I've finally put together a video showcasing my sketchbook tour β a visual journey through the various sketches, doodles, and creations that have filled its pages. This sketchbook holds a lot of sentimental value to me, as it represents another chapter in my artistic evolution, the time when I filmed my first Domestika course, my experiments with new media and much more!I'm inc...
SNEAK PEEK β New Pencil Portrait + What Iβm working on right now π¬β¨
Hey there, Potato Angels!Happy Thursday (almost Friday here actually)!Just dropping in to share some updates on what's been happening lately. ππΌ PHYSICAL REWARDS This past Monday, I wrapped up the printing and packing of all the August physical rewards. π Art prints with my βDry inkβ illustration and vinyl stickers with a pastel design from my latest sketchbook are already en route to our beloved Brotato Angels and Sticky Spuds! π Shipments were dispatched on Tuesday, althoug...
Happy August! π»/ SNEAK PEEK β My 9th Finished Sketchbook! π
Hi Everyone! π»Welcome in August! βοΈ I hope this message finds you all well and inspired.Yesterday was a special day for me as I completed my 9th sketchbook! It's hard to believe it took so long, starting back in 2020, but that's because I tend to use several sketchbooks simultaneously. However, I've learned from this experience and am now trying to stick to one or two sketchbooks at a time to make the process more manageable and rewarding. πIn this latest sketchbook, I chal...
βοΈ CLOSED/ SOCIAL MEDIA β Shoutouts of Your Art on My Insta Stories β¨
Hello my dear Potato Angels!Thank you for your support and another wonderful month! π§‘Every month, I share the art of my Patrons on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for their support.β¨ Here are the rules:β’ Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ππΌ Please check, if you wrote it correctly π¬β’ Your Instagram has to be public and have enough pictures to create a collage from them πβ’ I create collages of your art that will look more or less as the example...
SKETCHBOOK UPDATE + Tips on dealing with an art block βοΈ
Hello everyone! Happy Saturday! π§‘ Hope you all feel well and inspired.I wanted to share what's been going on with me lately. For the past few weeks (maybe months), I've been dealing with sort of an art block. Life and health matters have been weighing on me, and it's been affecting my creative flow. I've really missed drawing regularly, but I just couldn't find the motivation for a while. Thatβs why lately I've set a goal for myself: to fill up two almost-filled sket...
POLL RESULTS β Physical Rewards in August π
Hello dear Patrons!Happy Monday! π§‘I want to thank each and every one of you for casting your votes for the August Art Print.ART PRINT:π The voting for the Art Print was quite close, but in the end, no. 1 emerged as the winner! πHow it works? To receive this print in August you need to join the Brotato Angel or Sticky Spud tier till the end of July.It's the first time when you will receive one of my "Dry Ink Style" drawings π If you're interested in the process of draw...
STEP BY STEP β Portrait of Barbie + tips on making stickers π
Hello my Dear Patrons!Happy Sunday! I hope you're all doing well!This weekend I celebrated Barbieheimer and enjoyed both movies a lot! Barbie is much closer to my heart but I can highly recommend Oppenheimer as well π£π As a way of celebrating, I created a step-by-step guide showing how I made a portrait drawing of Barbie, brilliantly portrayed by Margot Robbie, and transformed it into a sticker design. β¨If you're curious about the process and want to see how it all came together,...
POLL β Art Print for August π
Hi Everyone!Happy Wednesday! βοΈPRINT FOR AUGUST:Please help me choose an Art Print design for August. I have 6 options created with different mediums, and would love to know what you think! π€1 β Portrait made in Procreate β Dry Ink style2 β Colorful, stylized portrait painted with Karin Markers3 β Realistic portrait painted in Procreate4 β Portrait painted with colored pencils5 β Animal studies drawn with a pencil6 β An illustration created by mixing traditional and digital ...
WIP β Portrait of Margot Robbie as Barbie / Colored Pencils βοΈπβ¨
Hello, my Dear Potato Angels!Happy Tuesday! π As I eagerly anticipate the premiere of the Barbie movie, I couldn't resist sketching the amazing Margot Robbie as the main character! πβ¨I must say, I'm thrilled to finally have some time to sit down with my sketchbook and just draw. π For the past 10 days, I've been working on fulfilling the orders from my shop and sending out the Patreon physical rewards. It has been a rewarding but tiring process. Now, I can't wait to ta...
UPDATE β My online store is now open! π±ποΈπ
π’ Hey, wonderful Patrons! My shop is finally open for the very first time, and I wanted to give you the exclusive opportunity to explore it first! πβοΈ Visit it here: https://www.doodle-traffic.com/shopποΈ What will you find in my shopIn the store, you'll discover a variety of goods, including A5 prints and pleeeenty of stickers! This is an excellent opportunity for those of you who may have missed out on certain Patreon rewards and would like to grab them now. Additionally, I h...
UPDATE β Welcome July! π΄
Hello dear Potato Angels!Happy July! βοΈAs we begin a new month, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on my recent plans and aspirations. π€« There's something about me that you may not be aware of: back in 2006 when I was 18, I had a quite popular blog in Poland that even earned a nomination for "Blog of the Year." π It revolved around lifestyle and relationships, so it was completely different from what I create now but I feel Iβve learned a lot about online presenc...
βοΈCLOSED / SOCIAL MEDIA β Shoutouts of Your Art on my Instagram Stories π©
Hello my dear Potato Angels!Thank you for your support and another wonderful month!Every month, I share the art of my Patrons on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for their support.β¨ Here are the rules:β’ Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ππΌ Please check, if you wrote it correctly π¬β’ Your Instagram has to be public πβ’ I create collages of your art that will look more or less as the examples at the top of this post βπΌβ’ You can be featured eac...
SKETCHBOOK UPDATE + Any suggestions for the last few pages? ππ¬
Hello my dear Patrons,Happy Monday! ποΈβ¨ I wanted to share an update regarding my Arteza sketchbook, which is almost reaching its final pages. ππ¨Soon, I'll be treating you all to a Sketchbook Tour, where you can witness every page of it. As I often use several sketchbooks simultaneously, this particular one has taken quite a while to fill. I actually started working on it back in 2021 and had it on the set of my first Domestika course! That's why now I've made the decisio...
POLL RESULTS β Physical Rewards for July π‘ + π¦
Hello dear Patrons!Happy Friday! π§‘I want to thank each and every one of you for casting your votes for the July Physical Rewards. This month will be truly special because we will take a break from usual portrait content β at least human ones π»π‘ The voting for the Art Print was quite close, but in the end, the architecture study emerged as the winner. I'm really glad because I like this drawing a lot. I made it last year with markers, ink and colored pencils in my sketchbook. I hop...
























