I’m amazed at your ability to pick colours and materials and always look forward to seeing them- I’ll be joining! I’ve said 30 days but might try and trick myself to do longer!😅
Three materials! So smart. I just found your newsletter and immediately loved it; in fact I shared #005 my newsletter yesterday. Thanks for this and can't wait for more!
Thanks Charlotte, love your newsletter. I am going to join your challenge! Would you change the materials and colours every day? I can imagine if you just use it more days in a row you are "forced" to find new combination. Tx 🌻
Thank you! So glad you’re joining. I usually change mine but might overlap one if I like it. I think you should do whatever works for you and gives you sketchbook joy!
I’ve always loved seeing your three materials posts. I tend to want to either stick to one thing or to throw the kitchen sink at it so having a decent go at just three sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for this post Charlotte, so many great tips for making the challenge manageable. I love the idea of setting your own targets and of prioritising the drawing over the challenge.
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Love this post. I can never stick to any challenge because I'm basically a toddler with the attention span of a fruit fly. I am a fruit fly toddler. I've noticed though that the fewer the materials I take out the more likely I am to sketch. In my bag now is a biro and a palm sized sketchbook. I think 3 materials is just about right. Love your work so much.
Thanks so much Deborah. That’s so kind of you. I agree about fewer materials. I’ve seen so many great drawings in biro but never use one when I’m out. I should!
Seeing your post in my Instagram feed is like a ray of sunshine, it fills me up with motivation to go out and sketch - and what a treat to see all of your tips and examples collected in this Substack ❤️
Your use of colour is amazing and always inspiring Carlotte! Of course I am going to join ;) will start with the goal of 30days and then will see if I continue...in long challenges sometimes I stop counting the days because it helps me to release some pressure over my shoulders 🙄
I’m amazed at your ability to pick colours and materials and always look forward to seeing them- I’ll be joining! I’ve said 30 days but might try and trick myself to do longer!😅
Thanks Sam! Hooray - I don’t think it matters how long. Just great you’re joining! 🙌🎉
Three materials! So smart. I just found your newsletter and immediately loved it; in fact I shared #005 my newsletter yesterday. Thanks for this and can't wait for more!
Thanks so much Alex and for sharing! 🙌
Hi Charlotte - I’m joining! Thank you for explaining your approach to the 3 materials challenge, it is very encouraging. And your work is wonderful!
That’s so kind Amanda. Thanks so much. Look forward to seeing your drawings!
Thanks Charlotte, love your newsletter. I am going to join your challenge! Would you change the materials and colours every day? I can imagine if you just use it more days in a row you are "forced" to find new combination. Tx 🌻
Thank you! So glad you’re joining. I usually change mine but might overlap one if I like it. I think you should do whatever works for you and gives you sketchbook joy!
I’ve always loved seeing your three materials posts. I tend to want to either stick to one thing or to throw the kitchen sink at it so having a decent go at just three sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks so much Linda. Yes it is very tempting to use everything! Good luck and I look forward to seeing your drawings.
This was such a good/useful/inspiring read! Thanks Charlotte! I’ll join the challenge... not 100 because it always overwhelms me ;)
Thank you Tamara! So glad you’re joining!
Sounds like a great idea. Do you use the same 3 supplies for a few days in a row or do you pick 3 materials anew each day?
I usually change them each day but one of them might be the same and inspire the next palette.
Great write up Charlotte. I love colour and value too and playing around with it. I enjoy your everyday drawing over on Instagram.
Thanks so much Nicki. I love seeing how you use colour and value. So much to experiment with.
Thanks for this post Charlotte, so many great tips for making the challenge manageable. I love the idea of setting your own targets and of prioritising the drawing over the challenge.
I’m very excited to join in!
Thanks Nanette. Yes it really helps me. So excited you’re joining!
Love this post. I can never stick to any challenge because I'm basically a toddler with the attention span of a fruit fly. I am a fruit fly toddler. I've noticed though that the fewer the materials I take out the more likely I am to sketch. In my bag now is a biro and a palm sized sketchbook. I think 3 materials is just about right. Love your work so much.
Thanks so much Deborah. That’s so kind of you. I agree about fewer materials. I’ve seen so many great drawings in biro but never use one when I’m out. I should!
Great article Charlotte! You break it down and make it doable, that’s so helpful!
Oh I’m so glad!! Thanks Arlene!
Seeing your post in my Instagram feed is like a ray of sunshine, it fills me up with motivation to go out and sketch - and what a treat to see all of your tips and examples collected in this Substack ❤️
That’s so lovely of you - you’ve made my day! Thank you so much! Are you going to try to join for a bit?
This is fantastic! It really makes you think of what you need to get a good drawing... and like life, actually you dont need that much!
Thank you! Yes I think fewer materials can make things simpler and then you can start drawing faster.
Your use of colour is amazing and always inspiring Carlotte! Of course I am going to join ;) will start with the goal of 30days and then will see if I continue...in long challenges sometimes I stop counting the days because it helps me to release some pressure over my shoulders 🙄
Thank you!!! I’m so glad you’re joining. Sounds like a great plan!
Thanks Charlotte, reading this really inspired me. Your use of colour is wonderful. I’ll be joining in and look forward to seeing everyone’s work.
Thanks so much Melissa! So excited you’re joining 🙌
Thanks for sharing this, lots of useful tips and tokens to take away!