i lied about probably not drawing much for the rest of the month 🤥 i went to the natural history museum with my pal & we drew lots of wonky lil guys ✍🏻😌
i am pleased to announce that the main scanner at my local library has been fixed and now nobody will be spared from my sketchbook spreads xoxo
I haven't drawn anything in ages but I couldn't stop asking myself if it was possible to draw and color one of these 1984 canadian gp photos using only highlighters so I drew a thing
sto facendo una scorpacciata di taleggi si netflix e sto cercando cose che non siano per forza americane, ma soprattutto che non siano tutte sul filone serial killer perché anche basta.
E guardando qua e là tra i miei suggerimenti, ho scovato un paio di serie che mi sono e mi stanno veramente piacendo.
ho trovato Detox molto divertente, e on the verge incredibilmente avviso per una straniera della mia età in USA (e getta).
intanto penso a aisle caso di soggetti inventarmi per il concorso di disegno che chiede tra due mesi…
Despite the fact that as soon as I set up my drawing stuff I fell asleep with my head on the table, this turned out okay!
I used these, mostly:
Well, I used three of them anyway - the top left pinky brown, the dark purple and the bottom right pale pink. They're Rembrandt pastels - a Desert Palette set. They're soft pastels, but not as soft as the really expensive ones. I used them on their sides, marking in areas of shadow and light and smudging with my fingers and then used the edges to get some lines for his profile, eye etc. So, it was mostly done before I used pastels pencils, in colours as close as I have:
These are Stabilo Carbothello pastel pencils, which are nice and soft and about £1.80 each.
Finally, I used one of my favourite General's charcoal pencils in 6B. These are such lovely pencils. Yum.
Anyway, I may have lost part of my inner workings and recovery may take a while, (and there'll be more chemo coming up - sigh...) but I can still draw! And actually, full disclosure, - because I think such things should be talked about and not hidden away - I now have an ileostomy (look it up). Which isn't as awful as you might think and I'm still going to the Comic Con in two weeks time, so there!
Hi everyone! I've got my first A-level exams in the next couple weeks, so I've been focusing on revision and I wanted to share some of my revision tips! I used to find exams very stressful but I have some ways to make exam season a bit easier so I hope this can help •ᴗ•.
1. Create a good study environment
When you start a study session try to create a calm and focused environment. Try find a a quiet place where you will not be disturbed, if this is hard to find try using noise cancelling headphones. Make sure everything you need to study is within reach. I also like to light a candle to feel relaxed and I have a blanket to stay cosy! Creating a good environment can help you get in the mood to work and focus.
2. Plan your time effectively
Find a way to plan every topic you need to cover before your exam. Some people find revision timetables useful for this. I like to create a revision list based on my confidence levels with each topic and work my way through the list going from least confident to most confident. I will usually focus on one or two topics a day depending on how close I am to the exam. I will also write a few goals for the revision session in my Notion which helps me to stay on track.
Another tip to plan time effectively is to plan the how long you would like to revise each day. Don't feel pressured to work for hours straight! I know it is easy to compare yourself to others but find a balance that works for you. The goal is to work smarter not harder and revising for long periods of time can be damaging. As an A-level student I try to revise in one hour sessions with 15 minute breaks and I try and do 4 hours of work. I have found this is enough time to get what I want done without feeling burnt out. Remember it's a personal choice and you need to take care of yourself.
3. Use cute stationery!
I personally love cute stationary! I find it really helps me to keep motivated and excited to revise. It doesn't need to be expensive, just find some stationery that motivates you. Some of my current favourites are the Stabilo swing cool pastel highlighters and my Sumikko Gurashi mechanical pencil.
4. Try to avoid just taking notes
While note taking is effective in class and when first learning the content, I have found it less useful when it comes to revision. Re-reading notes or textbooks can be helpful to jog your memory but it can be boring after a while. One of the best ways to revise is through active recall. Active Recall is all about retrieving information to make it easier for your brain to make connections between things. This can be done by using revision cards to test your knowledge, or on websites such as Seneca or Quizlet that help you to learn content, then test you on it.
5. Treat yourself
Revising is difficult at times and it can be tiring. Be sure to look after yourself and treat yourself with kindness. If you are having a tough day it's okay to leave revision for that day. It is better to rest than push yourself too far. I like to treat myself by having self care baths, taking time for my hobbies like gaming and reading and by spending time with friends and family.
I hope these tips are helpful to someone and make revision a bit easier. Good luck to everyone taking exams, I believe in you! ♡
I thought of something fun to do on my blog that would keep me entertained for a while!
everyone and anyone can reboot this and/or comment with your favorite stationery items, whether you use them for school, bulletin journaling, or work!
I’ll start!
Zebra mildliners <3
Kokuyo campu binders and notebooks, grid paper tho as I’ve shifted away from using ruled/lined paper
Muji gel pens 0.5 (not the biggest fan of the 0.38 size)
Most gel pens in general
Brush pens! I’ve used zebra, tombow, etc
zebra milk gel pens (I think that’s what they’re called? They write so nice and the colors are so cute)
stabilo boss highlighters (pastel)
that’s all I can think of right now. But I am an avid stationery lover and collector. The bigger I can grow my collection the better!
so let me know what some of your guys favorite stationery items are! Ohhh and maybe mention your favorite websites and/or apps for buying stationery! I love kawaii pen shop and stationery pal!
Green apple with pastel pencils on PastelMat. This is my first time using pastels to create finished illustration (though they be miniature in size...)
I've also been trying panpastels, which are good for covering large areas. The Stabilo pastel pencils are very soft while the Faber-Castells hold a sharp point better- I started with stabilo pencils for the apple then used faber-castells for finer details. I would like to try a green PanPastel for the underpainting if I was going to draw a large apple. Right now, I'm just drawing on small sections cut out from a large pastelmat- this way, I can try different materials and techniques on pastelmat without using up much pastelmat (which is very expensive). My experience with these pencils and pastelmat makes me want to try the Caran-Dache pastel pencils next.
Overall, pastel pencils are fun and I hope to create some amazing art with them. ^-^
Please note: While some of these listed prices are high, I have rarely paid full price or with my own money for these items. I rely on sales, giftcards from holidays, birthday gifts, clearance items, repackaged items sold at a discount, sample packs from “dollar” stores, etc. Additionally, none of these items are “required” to be a good student, to run a studyblr, to journal, etc. These are just tools that I love and personally use on a regular basis, are of a good quality, suit my needs and skills, etc. Peace, love, and happy studying!
I have been out of The Planner Game for a while, but i tried to look up what the new hot highlighters that are hip with the kids are, and it is somehow STILL stabilo boss pastels and zebra mildliners
hot shower or cold shower // texting or calling // earbuds or headphones // paperback or hardcover // matte or gel // 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock // blue or green (I refuse to choose here. Sorry, this is where I draw the line.)// sunsets or sunrises // tulips or orchids // candlelight or moonlight // sci-fi or horror // pen or pencils (stabilo pencil 160 HB FTW)// pandas or koalas // gold or silver // sneakers or boots // denim jacket or leather jacket // pink or purple // chocolate or sour candy // drive-in movie theatre or the cinema // pastel colours or neutral earth tones // lemonade or fruit juice // past or future // constellations or aurora borealis
No-pressure tagging @fallingforfandoms, @weidli and @sunhillow