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What’s the difference? Sketchnoting vs graphic recording, graphic facilitation, and event art
When I'm drawing at live events, one of the most common things people say to me is "Oh, so this is like those court room drawings!" Oftentimes, people haven't seen a graphic recorder at work before, so they compare it to the closest thing they know (a courtroom...
What is Sketchnoting?
What are sketchnotes and how to get started? Sketchnotes (aka visual notes) are hand-rendered visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Drawings and Written Text: Sketchnotes are not just drawings.... that's called illustration....
When Sketchnoting Might Not Be Appropriate
As much as I'd like to say "Sketchnoting is for anyone, anywhere, anytime!" it's just not true. There are some instances where sketchnoting isn't appropriate or practical. Read on to find out what they are so you can avoid these situations: While Having An Experience...
Faster + Confident Drawings
Have you ever wanted to draw faster or make more confident-looking drawings? There are a lot of different ways to approach this problem, but the easiest way is this: Switch your tool! If you're sketchnoting with a fine-tip pen like a ballpoint pen, ultra-fine Micron,...