In this cozy sketchbook session I’m painting owls and chatting you through my sketchbook process as I go. I focus on keeping things calm and simple: building the owl shapes first, then slowly adding darker values, little markings, and those bright eyes that make them feel alive. It’s very much a “paint with me” vibe—tea encouraged—where I talk about how I approach sketchbook work without overthinking it. In the second part of the video I switch to something I’ve been really enjoying lately: mixing my own gouache palette. I show how I combine colours to create a set that feels cohesive and practical for sketchbook painting—so I’m not constantly hunting for the “perfect” tube colour. If you’re curious about making a palette that suits your own style (and how I like to organise my paints), you’ll probably enjoy this bit. And yes—there’s a secret word at the end if you want to prove you stayed for the whole cozy ride.