Hi everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful month so far, I am actually planning this
setup a little early this month because I am going on holiday the week I want to share
this set-up with you!
Many of you asked me to do Cherry blossoms and teach you how to draw them and I am so
excited to be able set everything up before my trip and get this out to you on time!
This month's spread is a little different from my past setups because I have added color
onto the pages.
If you guys have been following me, I started out only using black ink, then added in color
with my paintings, then added in more color using metallics, and now finally I have the
courage to add real color with brush pens!
Before we start, here is a little flip through of what I have completed so far for the Month
of March.
I love how simple this setup is!
Next to my 3 month calendar spread are my video ideas for the month simply listed out.
And then I have my monthly calendar which is semi-complete and then here are my trackers.
I use alternating diagonal lines to fill in the boxes to create something like an optical
effect.
Next to those are my basic lists of my milestones and social stats.
And then finally, my weekly to-dos with all of the check boxes lines up.
The first week was pretty bad because it started on a thursday, but I wrote monday.
And then I have two saturdays, one being a sunday.
I left some pages blank for the rest of the month and then now we can start April's Setup
Jumping right in, we are going to continue the story of the bunny and bear as the sakura
cherry blossoms inhale the first signs of spring and begin to blossom.
Surrounding a Japanese inspired house, set on top of mountains with the hint of the sun
in the background.
I've taken some time to pre-plan and sketch in the layout to save us some time and if
you're interested in how I find inspiration or the whole pre-planning process check out
my "how I start & plan" video for the behind the scenes!
I am starting off with the flowers first with my Tombow number 772 and then adding in the
branches with the Tombow N15, basically pink and black.
This would be my first time using these pens and I absolutely love them, because they don't
bleed through the paper!
For the stems, make sure to keep your pens loose, barely touching the paper to get more
variety to your lines.
And then go back in to add very thin lines, outlining the main ones which give the whole
branch more structure.
After that, I am inking in the blossoms and rest of the imagery with my 05 Micron pen,
adding in shadows to bring the scene to life.
For the final magical touch, I am creating the sun with my metallic gold gelly roll.
I'll have all of my supplies in the description for you plus a how to draw mountains video
if you want to learn how to draw mountains and trees, so definitely check out all of
that when you can!
Underneath the title of the month, on top of my favorite blush cardstock, I have an
amazing fact about cherry blossoms, which I found while falling in love with them.
It says: The Cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life.
It's a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.
Time is a blessing that we can't buy nor do we know how much we actually have.
And just that thought motivates me to try to do my best everyday.
On a tangent, Here is a mini how to tutorial for cherry blossoms.
First thing you have to remember is that the most recognized flower has 5 petals.
So start off with a rough upside U shape, and then add 4 more of those U shapes in a
circle, to form something like a star.
They don't have to be the same exact shape, so just let the shapes flow.
And then for the center add in a rounded star, which looks like the core of an apple.
And then finish off with some spots.
You can also change up the U shapes and add a notch to the top for another type of cherry blossom.
Or you can keep them basic U's for a more cartoon like flower.
For a side view, draw 3 petals and then add in half of the apple star.
And then add in the other two petals peeping out from the back.
Connect that to a branch and that looks good.
The bud or blooming bud is basically 1.5 petals and then the stem.
And then I wanted to show you what it'll look like if you quickly connected the petals
without really defining them and it still looks like a flower.
So don't worry too much about getting the perfect shape every time, it'll be okay.
With the tombow, you'll have to put the color down first, otherwise it smudges the micron.
And then you'll continue the same way as before.
Inorder to put the flowers on a branch, go ahead and draw the flowers in where you want
One tip here, is to look at a real cherry blossom branch and mimic the lines and flower placement.
You'll then get a sense of how branches flow.
Mix it up between the full flower, side view, and bud to make it look a little more dynamic.
And then go back in with the black brush pen and draw in your branch.
Again keep the pen loose and then add some thin lines to add details.
And then finish off with the 05 micron.
Along with the beautiful blooms of the sakura, masking nature in varying shades of pink,
the birds are singing their song.
The bunny, curious about where the music is coming from, climbs onto a branch to find
a beautiful blue bird chirping away, without a worry on its mind.
Alone on his journey of self-discovery, he has followed his curiosities allowing himself
to take in all of the wonders of the world.
But, nothing, he believes is quite as magical as the blooming of the sakuras and so he decided
to spend some time to simple enjoy them.
I taped off the paper to give it a clean border and then used watercolor for the wash in the
background.
For this piece, I am trying my hand with gouache for the first time.
It is similar to watercolor but more opaque and since I want the flowers to stand out,
I thought it'd be perfect!
After everything is dry, I went back in with my micron to tie it back into the other ink
drawings and then added in some gold with my gelly roll.
I wasn't planning on doing this, but the little shine looks perfect!
I'll have this painting and the entire setup in my shop if you're interested!
Back to the journal, the painting will go here.
And then on the next page I defined the mood of the month.
This is the month of Blossoms, literally and also metaphorically.
Underneath is a quote that sums up my meaning for my mood by Epictetus, which I hope I am
pronouncing correctly.
He says: Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig.
If you tell me that you desire a fig.
I answer you that there must be time.
Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.
Blossoming is not the end, it's the beginning and that holds true for us as well.
When we find that courage to break out of that shell and emerge, last month, we'll
blossom, rise.
And this month is dedicated to yet another beginning.
Moving on to my 3 month calendar spread.
I loved this version of it last month, so I simply kept the layout the same.
I actually messed up May, making it look like Moy, but then used my white gelly roll to
correct it.
You can't tell too much that it was corrected unless you look really close, but it looks
so much better.
Not only is the singing bird fascinating to the bunny, he also spots something that seems
to be able to control gravity.
A beautiful hummingbird, who has come out to celebrate the blossoms as well.
With its gold accents it shines its magnificence to the world, like a priceless and delicate
jewel of nature.
I'll be using the next page to add my video ideas like I did last month and since I was
accepted into a juried craft show in Philly held on mother's day weekend called Art
Star Bazaar, I'll be using this page to also plan out everything I'll need to make
and do for the show!
This will be my first craft show and I am so excited to share this news with you!
If any of you want to come out and say hi, I would love that!
In the midst of this exciting news, I am also very thankful to have this video sponsored
by one of my favorite online resources, Skillshare!
I had no idea that I would be able to get to this point where I could earn an income
from my content and for that I have to thank you, for being a significant part of my journey!
I've been using skillshare to improve my handwriting, learn new watercolor techniques,
and also simply as a great source of inspiration, because there are more than 19,000 classes
on there.
There's even classes on bullet journaling, and so much more.
And it's very easy to use and organized, covering topics from the very basics to the more detailed
levels.
Since I want to get into using gouache more, I've been looking at a few classes on skillshare
and one of my favorites in called gouache for illustrators - Create a cute Animal Portrait,
basically breaking down how to use gouache while creating a cute animal, in such a clear
and easy to follow structure.
And then now since I am doing a craft show, I've been learning the basics from experienced
artists who have collected tips from years of traveling to different shows, which I can't
even explain how grateful I am to have this knowledge at my fingertips!
Skillshare is offering the first 240 members who sign up using the link in my description,
a 2 month, premium membership for just $0.99 cents.
Otherwise, memberships begin around $10 a month for unlimited access to learning.
On to my Monthly calendar, it's set up the same way as my past setups but with cherry
blossoms up top and I started the week on a monday, versus sunday because I've realized
that when I write my weeklys, I start on a monday anyways.
This way it's more consistent and I know some of you normally start your calendars
like this and have requested it, so here you go!
And to keep things simple, I added my goals directly onto the page this time.
This month I will continue on my book, make an effort to work out 5 days a week, prep
for my show, and I wasn't sure how to illustrate this and it turned out looking funny.
But it's a magnifying glass focused on "Me!"
I've been catching myself comparing my journey, my process, my work, myself, to others a lot
lately.
To the point where I feel as if life is unfair and then the negative emotions take over.
So for this month, I am going to be very aware of what I am thinking and to try to start
off my days with a positive confidence quote as a reminder that no one in this world can
be compared to me, because there is only one me.
I just read this quote, that is kind of my mantra in the mornings now, it says: Don't
compare your life to others.
There's no comparison between the sun and the moon.
They shine when it's their time.
Moving on to my trackers, I had to remember to create the boxes to match my calendars
starting on Mondays.
So there are 30 boxes for the 30 days of the month and as you've seen in my flip through,
I just fill them in with alternating simple diagonal lines.
Since I am very inspired by japan for this spread, I have fans on top of each tracker
with some sort of cherry blossom imagery on it.
But they are so small, the flowers ended up looking like spots, but it still works.
Next to each box is a single cherry blossom branch to tie it back with the spread.
After a day of venturing and exploring the beauty of nature, the bunny returns to the the house.
He stops in the middle of his tracks, overlooking the valley he'll have to cross, because
he spots something familiar but odd at the same time.
Throughout his solo venture, he knew that someday he'd be somehow completing a full
circle of a journey, ending at his beginning, but as a whole different bunny full of new
knowledge, a newfound courage, and the tools to step outside of his comfort zone to continue
to grow, to blossom.
This is the page of my milestones, so here I'll record my stats for my social and anything
else I want to celebrate big or small.
The bunny begins his decline down the mountain, over the valley, and then back up the mountain
towards the house, gaining speed as he realizes the blessing that is waiting for
him, at the top of the ridge.
He flies into the arms of his dear friend the bear, overjoyed that something that was
once his beginning, his present and then his past, has now become his beginning again.
They are surrounded by the vibrant colors of the blossoms as the sun shines her golden
magical light upon them.
Underneath this drawing is a quote by Cory Doctorow, summing up the story.
He says: Every good thing comes to some kind of end, and then the really good things come
to a beginning again.
And now here is the final spread.
I know this video is a little longer than my normal but I had so much to share with
you and I hope that you found something to gain from it, even if it's simply a good feeling.
I have to admit and I know this won't be my only one, but this set-up has become my
new favorite!
I didn't just want to create a cherry blossom theme, I really wanted to capture its magic
and I think I did.
Let me know in comment section what you thought or just to say hi!
And again if you want to see my planning behind the scenes or want to learn how to draw mountains
and trees and learn a little about shadowing, check out the recommended video links in the
description!
If you haven't already, come join me on instagram and tag me in the photos you want
me to see, I love when you share your work even though I can't comment on all of them!
Just know that I still appreciate it!
I can't say this enough, but I am so thankful to have such a wonderful and positive community.
I am wishing you all the best on your journey and I am excited to be a part yours!
I'll see you next time, bye!
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