Custom Handmade Sketchbook Release

Hey folks I know some of you have been waiting for a new, inspiring, handmade custom sketchbook.. and I appreciate you being so patient.

I have just released the preorder forms for the custom sketchbook of your dreams, so head over here for all the details (including the deal you get if you order two!).

A few specs...

• 48 pages total

• Internal binds sheathed in tracing paper to protect drawings from touching each other

• Cloth hardback bound exterior with machine sewn bound interior pages

• Bound on the short side for ease of drawing for both righties and lefties

• Paper is acid-free and archival

• Your choice of toned paper or natural white...
  
  Learn more here!

These preorder sketchbooks are only available through Sunday May 22nd, and because I only offer them when I need to make new ones for myself, that's going to be it for this year!

I've also just come out with my latest Sketchbook Tour video so have a look at that if you need a refresh on all the awesome natural toned paper that comes in the 'Toned Variety' option.

I'm psyched to be making these again and I hope you get one!

Sketchbook Tour 2022

Yay I am so excited to be sharing my two latest full sketchbooks today! Sketchbook tour videos tend to be some of my most popular, and I totally understand why. I too love thumbing through other artists' personal works, sketches, attempts, and even (slight) failures.

These sketchbooks are comprised of all figure drawings, most from life but some from online figure models. I like to use Carbothello My Stabilo pastel pencils and white chalk for my drawings on Canson Mi-Tientes paper.

If you're interested in getting a one-of-a-kind custom handmade sketchbook from my Nest to yours, pop over here for all the info and ordering (these are only available once a year for about a week)

If you are seeing this video after May 22nd and would like more info on getting your own handmade-with-love toned (or white) paper sketchbook pop over here to be kept in the loop for my next sketchbook release.

Here are two videos on how I create my figure drawings: Vid 1 // Vid 2

5.15.2022

Leaving My Bungalow Nest + Giveaway Surprise!

Welcome to the sneak peek of my new spot here on O'ahu as well as a special surprise Giveaway for my YT fam! I know it's sad to say good-bye to my tiny house bungalow, but I'm excited to move on to a peaceful place that will be even better for art and video creating.

My lil bungalow and outdoor bathroom experience will always be a part of me that I will remember fondly, however I am too excited for the future to be hung up about the past. You know what they say, ‘Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened.’

If you would like more info on getting your own handmade-with-love toned (or white) paper sketchbook pop over here to get in on this sketchbook release: https://www.caleighbirdart.com/sketchbook-release

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

How to Enter:

1. Be subscribed to my channel!

2. A. Sign up for my monthly Birds of a Feather letter (where I discuss all the ups n downs of being a working artist in a more personal space) here: https://www.caleighbirdart.com/birds-of-a-feather

OR

B. Share one of my YouTube videos on your Facebook page along with making sure to tag + message my ‘Caleigh Bird Art’ page here: https://www.facebook.com/caleighbirdart

3. Comment on this video whether you would like the drawing or the sketchbook along with how you entered. Please include the first 4 letters of the email you signed up with if you took option ‘A’ so I can verify. Do both for two entries! Yay!

4. Two winners will be announced! One for a handmade toned paper sketchbook and one for an original life drawing from my own sketchbook. See below for details.

5. **If you are already signed up for my monthly letter, let me know along with your winning choice and first 4 letters of your email and that’s an entry right there!**

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Rules + Eligibility:

1. Must be 18+ and a US resident to enter (Sorry! Shipping abroad is too expensive!)

2. Winners will be chosen at random via random number assignment upon entry using a selection through an impartial app. Enter twice for two chances!

3. Winners announced upon reaching 1005 subscribers in a subsequent video

4. Winners will also be notified however they entered, via email or Facebook.

5. Sketchbook winner will have their choice of two different covers on a hardback toned sketchbook (just like the ones I use!) which I will be handmaking over the coming weeks.

6. Drawing winner will get their choice of an original life drawing from a selection of four drawings right out of my own personal sketchbook which I will sign and ship flat.

7. Each winner can only claim one prize.

8. Privacy: Any emails collected will solely be used for my Birds of a Feather monthly letter. No emails nor Facebook names will be shared with any third party and will only be partially announced/partially censored for the sake of announcing a winner. No last names nor personally identifying information will be shared during or after the Giveaway.

This is not a sponsored video. This video is not affiliated nor endorsed by YouTube.

YouTube is not a sponsor of this Giveaway. By entering this Giveaway, you release YouTube from any and all liability related to this Giveaway. All items in my giveaway are handmade/hand drawn by myself and have not been provided by any third party.

Giveaways on this channel are held in accordance with YouTube Community Guidelines and YouTube Terms of Service. Any entries not following the YouTube Community Guidelines will be disqualified. Personal data sent to me is for the sole purpose of sending the item won and will not be shared with any third party nor used for any other purpose.

Giveaways are void where prohibited by law. All Hawai’i and US laws observed.

Photographs by Amanda Leigh of Bee Leigh Images

5.3.2019

Exclusive Sketchbook Release Happening Now!

Alrighty folks, I know some of you have been waiting a month or more for my handmade sketchbooks so I am so happy to announce that I will be taking pre-orders all week. Yay! 
Once all the orders are in, I'll purchase the supplies and start making the sketchbooks the following week.  

Plus you get to pick out your own cloth cover for hardback binding! 

I hand make each one-of-a-kind hardback sketchbook from beginning to end using archival textured art papers and a variety of cloth for the covers. The long layout of these books make them ideal for both right- and left-handed artists to draw in either a portrait or landscape position, and the hardback covers are sturdy enough to press on.

Available with either a variety of toned paper (just like the ones I use!) or with all natural white paper. These are high quality art papers that will last a lifetime either in the book or framed on the wall.

Both papers are textured, but the toned paper has a slightly higher tooth. The toned paper is ideal for chalk pastel and charcoal pencils, while the white can be used for pastels, charcoals, and graphite pencils.

The Specs:

• 40 pages total

• Internal binds sheathed in tracing paper to protect drawings from touching each other

• Cloth hardback bound exterior with machine sewn bound interior pages

• Pages measure approximately 6x9 inches; book measuring 7.5x10.5 inches

• Bound on the short side for ease of drawing for both righties and lefties

• Paper is acid-free and archival

• Toned Paper: 98 lb. weight Canson Mi Tientes Pastel Paper in a variety of warm and cool greys, light and dark blues, lilac, rust red, and green earth; high toothed and textured

• White Paper: 123 lb. weight Canson Dessin Drawing Paper in a natural white tone; low tooth and medium textured

• Choose your own exclusive cloth cover after you place your order

One Sketchbook for $38 or Two for $68

Happy Sketching!

4.30.2019

Capturing the Light :: Real Time Figure Drawing Demo

Today I've got a real time figure drawing demo + tutorial using chalk pastel in my favorite homemade sketchbook. I've been drawing a few figures as speed demos for you in the last few months, but to really discuss how I try to capture the light I wanted to invite you to my easel while I'm actually creating the piece for a change.

Capturing the light is the most essential thing we can do as artists. It helps make our subjects pop and come to life while adding depth and perspective to our compositions. Learning how to see and express a variety of tones will create realistic forms and figures with even the most simple methods of rendering.

This is a technique that has taken me a number of years to feel successful at so think if this as more of an intermediate to advanced tutorial, however I think less experienced artists can still take away a lot from this video.

Details about the materials I use to create my figure drawings:

https://youtu.be/qUcnWwKL59g

If you would like more info on getting your own handmade-with-love toned (or white) paper sketchbook pop over here to get in on this current sketchbook release happening until May 4th!

Image Source: Croquet Cafe

4.26.2019

Sketchbook Tour No. 2

I have a brand new sketchbook flip through tour for you today friends! My last sketchbook tour has become one of my most popular videos to date so I figured I'd share the joy of another completed book with you.

These live figure drawings are all done in a variety of pastel pencils on my favorite toned paper. If you'd like to know more about the materials check out this vid.

And if you would like more info on getting your very own hand-made-with-love sketchbook by yours truly pop over here and I'll show you how I make them plus will keep you in the loop on my next exclusive release.

4.19.2019