sketchbook empowerment

This morning I happened upon a blog post I found most awesome and share-worthy. Danielle of The Merriweather Council shared some tips for making that new (or not) sketchbook or journal less intimidating. It took such courage for me to finally dive into my first journal and really start expressing myself visually. The intimidation is recurring with each new journal, sometimes with each new page (!) but it just takes practice and a lil bit of a "well... fuck-it, here I go" attitude. Danielle's tips are totally legit and effective, and the principles behind them can be applied to just about any creative medium. Read her post and bonus! see an adorable pic of the author with blank-page anxiety.