This is a different kind of sketch-with-me: it’s a late-night, super chatty sketchbook session where I show you how I actually plan paintings from the very first messy idea. I start a fresh spread and move through portrait studies, thumbnail sketches, and little composition fixes—basically all the “in-between” thinking that usually doesn’t make it into a polished painting process video. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page and wondered how to turn vibes into a real illustration, this is the cozy, low-pressure version of that. I’m working through new concepts for Bad Apple Artist Collective (including Korean vampire/ghost ideas), and I test my Derwent Drawing coloured pencils for quick layout sketches. I also talk about building a traditional-feeling colour palette (with a little Sargent-inspired mood), and how I try to elevate a composition before I commit to a “proper” sketch. It’s very much a “grab your own sketchbook and hang out with me” kind of video—plus I share thoughts about maybe livestreaming one day, and what I’m aiming for next with my illustrations.