5 Ways to Get Inspired for Free
Here are my top 5 things to do when searching for inspiration on a budget.
5 Ways to Get Inspired for Free
Here are my top 5 things to do when searching for inspiration on a budget.
How to Develop a Drawing Habit
Ever want to explore your creativity through drawing? In this post, we'll show you how to develop a sustainable drawing habit step-by-step.
24 Seasonal Artist's Date Ideas to Unlock your Creativity
Our favourite artist date ideas to enhance your creativity all year round!
Inktober, Peachtober, and More: See How Our Customers Nailed October's Art Challenges
October is a big month for artists - it's the month of art challenges! We've noticed some of our customers using their Odd Orange sketchbooks to complete these challenges and we couldn't help but share the wonderful work they produced.
5 Reasons Every Great Artist Keeps a Sketchbook
Today we’ll be delving into the 5 reasons great artist's keep a sketchbook, as well as offering practical tips for adopting a sketchbook into your creative practice.
5 Books To Kick-Start Your Creativity
Today I'm going to recommend five of my favourite reads to kick-start your creativity. So snuggle up, start reading, and get those creative juices flowing!
Inside the Sketchbook: Danielle Bennett
Join us as we tour the sketchbook of freelance children's book illustrator Danielle Bennett. We discuss influences and how to wield them to develop a truly unique voice, as well as the multiple ways Danielle utilises sketchbooks to enhance and inform her creative practice. Her wealth of knowledge, coupled with...
Why Our Softcover Sketchbooks and Notebooks are so Great!
Our paperback books don't get as much attention as our hardbacks, and that's pretty understandable - our hardback sketchbooks and notebooks are great! Here's a list of why our softcovers deserve some love too.
Odd Orange at New Designers 2022
At the beginning of July, I was lucky enough to exhibit Odd Orange and the Triadic Collection at New Designers 2022. Keep reading to hear all about my experience and my top tips for taking part in trade shows!
New! The Triadic Collection
I'm so excited to finally be unveiling the collection I've been working on over the last three to four months! Keep reading to learn all about The Triadic Collection and how you can get your hands on it!
Pearfleur Tests Out Her First Odd Orange Sketchbook
I was so excited to see Ihwa, the artist behind well-known art account Pearfleur, unboxing an Odd Orange order in her latest YouTube video!
Inside the Sketchbook: Jessica Smith
Join us as we tour the sketchbook of freelance illustrator Jessica Smith. We discuss how she went from university student to professional illustrator, nailing those dream projects, and the importance of sketchbooks. Keep reading if you want to feel inspired!
Our Favourite Ways to Use Dotted Notebooks
We love dotted notebooks here at Odd Orange. Here's a list of our favourite uses for the dot grid format, hopefully it will spark some ideas for your collection of unused notebooks!
Inside the Sketchbook: Magali Franov
Tour the sketchbook of illustrator, Magali Franov, as we discuss drawing on location, the importance of sketchbooks, and being inspired by your surroundings. Magali gives some fantastic advice on drawing without fear and embracing experimentation in your work whilst sharing some seriously heart-warming and joyful sketches.
Discover Your Ideal Sketchbook
With so many styles, papers, and designs to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to find the sketchbook that perfectly fits your lifestyle and artwork. So we're here to make your life a little easier by giving you a breakdown of each of our sketchbooks!
5 More Ways To Fill A Sketchbook
Here are 5 more ways to fill your sketchbook! Following on from our last sketchbook post, these methods and subject matters are a lot more specific but just as much fun. Keep reading for some inspiration!