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Use a sketchbook as your muse to gather captivating imagery that ignites your imagination. Rebecca Ringquist of Dropcloth Samplers, celebrated for her embroidery and intricate stitched drawings, empowers you to explore your unique artistic style through fearless experimentation, free from the constraints of perfection or productivity. Over the course of a month, embark on an expressive journey dedicated to spontaneous mark-making and playful collaging in the first half, then respond to those textures and images in the second, culminating in exquisitely layered, visually intricate pages. When you're done, you'll have a place to begin.
For more of Rebecca's sketchbook work, check out her other class, Magpie Sketchbook: Collecting a Resource of Imagery.
Learn how to:
For more of Rebecca's sketchbook work, check out her other class, Magpie Sketchbook: Collecting a Resource of Imagery.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mixed media sketchbook - Rebecca uses Kunst & Papier Large Square Sketchbooks and Ugly Books
- Ephemera, such as stamps, collage pages from old books, coloring books, magazines, maps, flash cards, stickers, fabric scraps, glassine envelope, etc.
- Gesso
- Glue stick, Elmer’s or PVA Glue
- Washi or masking tape
- Tracing paper
- Carbon or transfer paper
- Wax paper
- Bone Folder
- Chisel markers - Rebecca uses Mr. Sketch
- Scissors
- Ballpoint pen - Rebecca likes UniBall Vision
- Drawing pencils, eraser, and pencil sharpener
- Colored Pencils
- Embroidery Transfers
- India Ink and Acrylic Ink in several colors
- Paint brushes in a variety of sizes
- Rubber stamps, date stamps and stamp pad
- Thumb tack
- Needle and thread
- Optional: Letraset letters, embroidery transfers
Downloads:
- Work with no plan in mind, just prompt suggestions
- Create background texture using mixed media
- Use artistic license to push and pull your ideas
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![An open sketchbook with a drawing of a house and art supplies from Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/xf6ekhtohygakf1vmcn4.jpg)
![A selection of pages from a sketchbook in Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/gmrhqjcv75cyhkl2u5ts.jpg)
![An open sketchbook surrounded by art supplies from Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/cxtrljdcjxxdjq3oto20.jpg)
![An open sketchbook surrounded by art supplies from Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/a1upw3dypyk3hxeszpxl.jpg)
![An open sketchbook surrounded by art supplies from Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/32zjp3iewmh5r3xt5nkr.jpg)
![An open sketchbook from Rebecca Ringquist's Magpie Sketchbook class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2069/images/7zdg8j5ywiu6v6zu5zbz.jpg)
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Magpie Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Reviews
133 users recommended this class to a friend
Nicole Katherine
My daughter and I love this class! We will never look at our sketch books the same way. Rebecca was fun and very inspiring.
18 hours ago
Carmen Tibbets
I loved the colors and textures. I work with collage and loved the different viewpoints Rebecca had about many techniques.
5 days ago
Jill Hubbs
I loved every moment of this class! Thank you for helping me get out of my rut and into enjoying creating again.
August 22