Description
Are you familiar with observational sketching?
Put simply, it means observing things in your life and sketching them.
I first learned about observational sketching on Twitter in the spring of 2018. You can find lots of beautiful sketches by searching the hashtag #ObservationalSketching (# 観察スケッチ in Japanese). I’ve always liked observing things and I enjoy sketching; it’s something I use to communicate in my work. But when I clicked on that hashtag, I realized that sketching also lets you share things you enjoy with others.
I made this book to inspire you with the joys of observational sketching. It features examples of sketches and tips for observing different kinds of materials. I also explain how to practice and improve so you can enjoy sketching even if you aren’t confident in your skills.
The products in our daily lives were made by designers, engineers, marketers, and many others. If we pretend to be Sherlock Holmes and observe these objects diligently, we start to understand the thoughts and intentions that went into them, and we can imagine the various steps involved in their creation. We start to notice special things about them for the first time.
I hope this book will help you communicate the joys you find in your everyday surroundings.
