In this calm, chatty paint-with-me, I’m taking you with me as I finish the very last page of a sketchbook and then open up a brand new one. I always find that “final page” feeling a little bit emotional (and a tiny bit intimidating), so I talk through how I approach it—without putting too much pressure on myself to make it perfect. I paint simple, cozy subjects like plant pots and cats, and I keep it slow and gentle so you can either follow along or just have me in the background while you work in your own sketchbook. I also share my thoughts on first pages—how a new sketchbook can feel like a fresh start, but also a bit scary because it’s so clean. For me, the best way to begin is to just start: pick something comforting, keep the palette manageable, and let it be imperfect. If you’ve been stuck waiting for the “right idea,” I hope this video nudges you to begin anyway, make a warm cup of tea, and enjoy the quiet rhythm of painting.