Hello ! It’s Chou-Tac,

I received an email from Tim B. asking me
how long should he sketch per week ?
(Tim is one of my VIP student of Sketch Like The Pros.)

As you may also wonder the same question,
I wanted to share with you my 5 recommendations to become more productive.

TIM B.: How long should I spend per week to pratice and learn ?

tim question time commitment per week to design sketching.png
Tim’s question about the ideal time to spend on sketching per week.

My recommendation:

First of all,
note that Productivity is NOT ONLY about Quantity,
but also INTENSITY and OUTCOME.

Even though regularity in sketching is essential,
there is no unique way to practice, and no maximum time limit.

1/ The most important thing is to Follow your heart.

I don’t recommend a maximum of X hours of practice.
If you feel you wanna sketch more, then just do it !
It is all precious and benefitial.
Some people may want to sketch all nighter !
And the day after, few minutes only.

It is all fine.

Passion drives us.
Listen to what your inner drive has to say !
You’ll realise how these long sessions will allow you
to learn so much more than many tiny sessions.
Why ? Because of your high intensity of focus in your sketches.

2/ In case you feel procrastinating, don’t worry.
It happened to all of us.

Let me give you a mind trick.
If you feel lazy like a “sleepy panda”: Make a deal with yourself. 
Sit, take a pen and sketch for 15 minutes.
If you feel after 15 min, you wanna stop, just stop.
However, if you feel enjoying it, then go ahead !You’ll see that most of the time,

See also  How to Rise your Productivity Drawing with Calm & Focus | with NOISLI APP
you’ll get hooked, and won’t see the time flying. : )

3/ Always bring a pen and a sketchbook with you !

I invite you to draw anytime anywhere !
Like how I show in this Sketching Vlog video in Japan. 
You don’t have to follow exclusively a time schedule. Being a designer is 24 hours matter. Provoke random opportunities to sketch ! So your ideas will pop up all along the day !
Click on the picture below to see more:
Design Sketching vlog video in Japan to doodle anytime anywhere.png

4/ Go out WITHOUT your smartphone.

We often talk about cutting distraction from Social media and handphone.
How about NOT bringing the distraction (your phone) with you ?

I was born in the 80’s, and I remember how peaceful it was without smartphone.
Nobody can ring it to interupt you.

It was ok to be bored.
The mind take a break, and let your ideas flow randomly. 

When you have no more batteries in your phone, and take transportation.
How do you feel ? Stressed, bored, peaceful ?

In case you feel stressed,
you may consider this 4th recommendation
as it will help you get even more connected
with your surrounidng and its beauty.

Replace your phone in your pocket
by a pen and a sketchbook, life will be different !

The idea behind is to stop acting in reaction, or stop being only a consumer.
But to be the one who initiate the action, being be a producer of creative ideas. 

 

5/ Let me share with you a trick to save plenty of time for sketching ! 

Here is an other trick to allocate more time in sketching and enjoying it by reseting your daily habits. Once again, it is all about choosing where you decide to put your focus on. Let me help you doing it smoothly and happily saving 5 months of sketching practice !

See also  How To Create Your Designer Portfolio (Online)

Click on the picture below to see more:

No time for sketching blog article.png
I hope you enjoy this series of tips that will definitely help you sketching more, but especially rise your focus and quality.
The ultimate goal is you keep sketching with pleasure. 
Have a wonderful day !
Cheers,
Chou-Tac
.

1 comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hello! I'm Chou-Tac, a Product Designer from France.

If the sketching methods I’ve acquired aid me in my life and in my industrial design career, I believe that they can also help you reach your dream goal as a student or professional designer.

Leave a comment in the blog or send me an email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com : )

Chou-Tac

Trending

Last comments

  • BSwin: “This post is super helpful! The Random Product Technique sounds like a fun way to spark creativity and break through…Jul 11, 02:36
  • Mark Thompson: “I m 59 South African I love drawing but have bad habits. I want to start from scratch as though…Jul 9, 17:04
  • Mark Thompson: “I m 59 I love drawing but have bad habits. I want to start from scratch as though I am…Jul 9, 17:03
  • Sam Grosjean: “Pensacola, FL 22 years old I want to bring my ideas and imagination to paper. I did a Google search.Jul 8, 19:46
  • Jo: “Hi, Australia, 50, Im looking for a new hobby, I remember loving to draw when I was younger So hoping…Jul 8, 17:35
  • Spencer: “Austin, TX 50 yrs old I want a way to bring my creations to life I found your blog searching…Jul 8, 10:44
  • Chou-Tac: “I just replied in your email Dion. :)Jul 6, 17:02
  • Dion Lee Uren: “My days are short, I have bowl cancer & before I part this earth always loved to draw muscle cars…Jul 6, 16:28
  • Rashon Richardson: “1 – Florida. 19. 2 – currently studying to be an electrical engineer but I have an interest for designing…Jul 6, 02:07
  • Chou-Tac: “My pleasure Linda. I do have some content about Urban sketching. Hope it helps! Feel free to leave me a…Jul 5, 21:37
  • Adam: “I’m 40 y.o. from Czech. I need to improve to visualize my sketches. I dicover this from Google.Jul 5, 13:06
  • Adam: “I’m 40 y.o. from Czech. I need to able to visualize my idea. I believe it can improve my communication…Jul 5, 13:04
  • Candy-Chan: “I’m from Chicago and I’m 20. I want to learn to sketch to improve my art skills and be more…Jul 5, 09:00
  • Linda Cadeau: “I am a senior and started drawing about 5 years ago. Just want to learn how to draw objects that…Jul 4, 22:09
  • Marc Benitez: “USA 67 1. I have been drawing and scribbling since I was a child. I’m doing some blackletter calligraphy and…Jul 4, 11:27
  • Go: “hi, i want to learn how to draw, sketch, color reflections on glass cups, carafes, windows, doors, buildings, etc problems…Jul 2, 15:45
  • Gurupreet: “Hi, I come from India and I am 20 years old. I am an freelance artist and I use to…Jun 30, 22:14
  • Jatin Verma: “I come from India. I want to learn sketching in general, 1.India, 30 2. Studying graphic design and Sketching 3.…Jun 30, 14:19
  • Jatin: “I come from India. I want to learn sketching in general, 1.India, 30 2. Studying graphic design and Sketching 3.…Jun 30, 14:11
  • Murad: “Google search Yes learning more Intersted with your blogJun 29, 11:08
  • Fausto Blanco: “I’m an stell erection and construction estimator, my field is estimate. Labor and material quantities for big warehouse buildings, also…Jun 28, 09:14
  • NISHTHA HARSH NIRMAL: “I come from India. I want to learn sketching in general, but product sketching career-wise. I discovered this through PinterestJun 27, 14:32
  • Nishtha: “I need this book as im an aspiring designer. I love to sketch. I discovered this blog through pinterest.Jun 27, 10:57
  • Joh: “Brisbane, 37 Looking for a new hobby :) googled contour lines!Jun 26, 13:31
  • Chou-Tac: “Hi Adrian, We are in 2025, and I am re-reading my article. :) The example I gave here: Some applicants…Jun 25, 18:33
close-link
Start Sketching Today Step-by-step!

GET YOUR DESIGNER STARTER KIT NOW!

The
close-link
The
YES! I NEED THE BOOK!
Send me The Book
close-image