Carrying a sketchbook with me is a great way to jot down ideas for use later on. The only problem is there’s not many out there that are to my liking without paying a hefty price for it.
When I’m almost finish with a sketchbook, I tend to make them instead nowadays.
A) It’s cheaper than buying pre-made.
B) I get full control on materials I like.
C) I get to make it in arbitrary sizes that they might not carry in stores.
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