When you’ve got a large expanse of blank paper in front of you, you can go back to basics and draw branches and leaves. If you reallywant to get rowdy, you can add in a few gold … See more

When I have a good amount of space to fill up and I want to give my piece a vintage and pretty feel, I draw roses. Roses might look intimidating, but they’re easy to draw if you use a t… See more

If you’re comfortable using a dip pen (or faux calligraphy or a brush pen), consider adding flourishes to your too-bare pieces. Swoops and swirls provide an elegant way to fill up sp… See more

There have been a few occasions where I’ve made a sketchbook page that’s missing something. The white background just isn’t quite right, but adding too much color will throw off th… See more