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A unique mix-and-match book that generates thousands of ideas for tackling a blank sketchbook page

Designed to kickstart creativity for artists and hobbyists, the pages of this book are divided into three separate sections that can be flipped, mixed, and matched to generate more than 100,000 unique sketchbook prompts! Jennifer…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked The Sketchbook Idea Generator as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I think this book is perfect to address creative ruts, when we feel like we’ve explored all the usual avenues of inspiration. I love that it’s interactive with a mix-and-match prompt system.

It provides a breath of fresh air and aligns with how I love to generate random drawing prompts. I love discovering a new combination of prompts, pushing me out of my comfort zone and into creative territories I hadn't dared to venture before.

It's not just a book; it's a companion for those moments when the blank page seems daunting.

This book is so much fun!

I love that at any moment, you can pick it up and flip through it to mix and match ideas so that you always have a reason and content for creating. Choose a color combination, a subject, and a medium at random, and off you go. 

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