TSB Steps:Technically the list of things you need to follow in order to ensure that this project succeeds!
That also means you must read these before doing ANYTHING ELSE that relates to the TSB.
- Upon receiving the sketchbook, make sure that there is no damage to it and that the person before you has sent you everything (items included will be mentioned later) and has marked off their name on the address list with a star.
- Each person gets roughly 5-6 days with the TSB (which includes drawing time & time spend in postage). So technically a person can only draw in the TSB for 2-3 days. If you don’t mail off the TSB after three days, some people on the list may not get the opportunity to add their work so please be considerate of others.
- You can use any sort of medium except oil, 3d media, and anything else that would either not fit or damage the TSB. You can use watercolors and acrylic, but please be careful. Don’t use so much water and put a piece of paper or cardboard underneath to prevent ruining the next page. Also make sure that your picture is dry before turning the page or closing it. If you are going to use pastels, charcoal or thick graphite, coat it with a varnish or something to prevent it from smudging other pages and people’s drawings. Markers are allowed, but still take precautions because many markers bleed through.
- Because of the book having 192 pages (yay pages!), each person will be able to have a whole page to themselves (front and back). For all of the empty pages left over, go to the last part of the rules to see what to do with them.
- Don’t forget to put your signature on your page, preferably on the front of it so people know whose amazing artwork is being displayed.
- Also take note that you have to scan your images before sending them to the next person. If you don’t put a varnish or other smudge-free substance on your picture before scanning, then do so afterwards if it is necessary. You can scan using a scanner or, even better, a digital camera. Crop and resize your best scan to an appropriate size and send it away to Yezi Xue (via internet, preferably a .JPEG file) so she can post it on our active Travelling Sketch Book blog.
- Mark your own name off of the address list with a star next to it so we know you’re all good to go.
- When you do send the sketchbook to the next person, use priority mailing. Also, make sure that the book is safe and secure, wrapping it in an envelope with bubble wrap, a box, tissue paper, etc. Just use anything to make sure that it won’t get torn up in the mail.
- And you’re done! Hooray, you can relax now and be happy that the TSB is traveling once again.
Included in the package being sent to you is:- Hardcover, no spiral, bound, 11”x14” sketchbook
- Address List
- List of Rules (this thing you’re reading right now)
- A sheet of Tracing paper and a couple of sheets of computer paper (to use to prevent bleeding or seeping into other pages if necessary)
ALSO! The Empty Page....You may have noticed that the front cover’s face is a little white. There’s a reason. I’d like for all artists receiving the sketchbook to add their own little contribution to the cover of the Travelling Sketchbook. You can draw whatever you like using whatever appropriate medium. Although this is for free reign, do realize that there are others receiving the book meaning don’t hog the whole cover. Okay? Otherwise, have a blast!
Not only that, but the inside front cover is also a tad blank. Actually it’s a lot more blank than the front cover. There, I’d like for everyone to add a little picture of themselves, one real picture and a drawn representation by it. Once you do that, print your name on the top of the picture and sign your name on the bottom of it. Then draw an arrow (of sorts. Be creative) to the side, pointing to where the next person should place their picture. If you’re at the end of the page, you might want to put an arrow down, and the next row of people may want to put their arrow to the left instead of the right for the next row. But that’s so orderly. If you want to put an arrow facing NW or SE. Whichever :D just make sure there’s room for everybody.
As for the extra pages, we can leave those for a second rotation or more rotations. 192 pages is a lot and there are only about 20 people on our list at the moment. If there aren’t many more coming in, we can keep drawing in the TSB for the rest of our years at Ringling. Just a thought though.
That’s about all for the rules. The three most important things are to be considerate, be creative, and have fun. Remember that you have 5 days to put your thumbprint on this book and that others also need the time for it. Don’t hog the book or forget about it in the closet or something. Don’t forget, in consideration of other artists when doing the front cover and inside cover, to leave space. Also, I don’t want to see or hear of tattered, ripped, or creased pages or a torn cover or anything dealing with damage to the book. Treat it like it’s your newborn baby delivered from the stork. It’s PRECIOUS.
Aside from that, be creative and just have fun with it. Go go!
Featured Artist:
When an artist’s sketch pages are featured on this blog, an entry featuring the artist’s profile, background, and whatever they like to say will also be posted. So when it comes time for your work to be shown, please e-mail Yezi with a little “about me” page. You can say whatever you’d like.
