Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
Write for stacking! Adjust your ascenders and descenders. The “descender” is the part of the letter that goes below the baseline. Think the “tail” of the lower case y, g, j, and q. The “ascender” is the tall “stem” that...
How to Draw, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
When it comes to coloring, think “highlighter” not “coloring book.” This means that when you color in areas, don’t color in spaces like you would a coloring book… inside all in the lines perfectly filling the space. Instead, use...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
Have you ever had the necessary skills to do something but failed anyway? Maybe you made the perfect cookie recipe… but then you burned them. Or maybe you’ve been playing soccer for 10 years, but missed the goal when it counted? When I first learned to...
Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
A common problem I hear from many of the Sketchnote Academy students is this: “I don’t know how to fill the page! Creating a layout is hard.” I get it! Even though I’ve been sketchnoting for years, I don’t perfectly fill my pages every time. Here are a few tips to...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
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...
