In this Sketch Sesh! I’m finally doing something about my pile of unfinished sketchbooks (you know the ones) and committing to filling pages instead of saving them for “someday”. I work through a full page spread in my Ohuhu Mixed Media 200gsm square sketchbook, playing with ideas and letting it be a bit messy and fun—swatches, little sketches, and colour tests included. The vibe for this session was Lunar New Year meets Valentine’s Day, so think bold reds, pinks, and a bit of sparkle. After the spread, one of the sketches really grabbed me, so I took it further and painted it as a finished piece. I also bring in some shiny favourites—Daniel Smith Pearlescent Shimmer and Schmincke Aqua Bronze (Rich Gold)—to add those metallic highlights that make everything feel a bit more magical. The big takeaway: sketchbook pages don’t need to be precious. If you make space to experiment, you’ll often stumble into an idea that’s worth turning into a proper artwork.