--- title: "My Sketchbook & Creative Process: Aesthetic Art & DIY Ideas" description: "Peek into my sketchbook and creative process for aesthetic art inspiration. From DIY painting ideas to gouache tutorials, discover how I turn simple memories into beautiful art. Let us get creative together." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sambhavita.draws/custom-portraits-illustrations/my-sketchbook-creative-process last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # My Sketchbook & Creative Process: Aesthetic Art & DIY Ideas Tribe Verified · Hand-painted art delivered across India By [Sambhavita](https://mytribe.in/sambhavita.draws) · Ships across India · ₹600 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Portraits & Illustrations](https://mytribe.in/sambhavita.draws/custom-portraits-illustrations). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sambhavita.draws/custom-portraits-illustrations/gallery) Welcome to my happy place. Here is a peek inside my sketchbook where I experiment with paints, try out new DIY ideas, and just play with colors. Grab a cozy drink and let us get creative together. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A cute and fun date idea you can try with your partner or bestie. This video shows how to make adorable matching art using just your fingerprints and a pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f9a69d1-00cc-40be-91c4-ca9dbbe67912) - [Video: I'm currently obsessed with this coquette room decor idea. Watch me paint a page full of pink watercolor bows to frame and hang on the wall. It's a simple way to add a soft, romantic touch to your space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d83ee920-23e5-4364-93f2-6aaf56a1c303) - [Video: Let's make an aura board together. This video shows how I use chalk paints and a palette knife to create a textured, colorful board for manifestation, complete with the angel number 11:11.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f41c56e5-9c60-4043-b62b-e0d65c557f36) - [Video: Giving my boring old notebook a cute makeover. I used acrylics to paint a fun, coquette-inspired design with bows and tulips right on the cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35c12d3f-9f06-481d-b646-e4ee58359656) - [Video: A sketchbook idea for you to try. I painted a realistic anatomical heart next to a page of lipstick kisses, creating a cool and edgy art spread.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eec9a7b5-7038-4166-8c87-b66c64e1370f) - [Video: A tutorial on how to paint a glamorous red gown with gouache. I show how to create the look of flowing, shimmery fabric using different shades and highlights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dcb2979-db8d-4e33-8230-7f67a688d8fb) - [Video: I tried to paint a nostalgic scene of an old iPod and a book, but it didn't turn out how I wanted. Sometimes art is about the process, not perfection, and I'll definitely repaint this idea.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83f43f0b-0bfb-4512-a49c-0b00ba1c3ddd) - [Video: Do you remember making these paper fortune tellers in school? I painted one in my sketchbook for a hit of nostalgia. Such a fun core memory!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f33f2497-b211-4b53-9ded-3b98c6c67f87) - [Video: Painting on a 50 gsm old dictionary page was a challenge. I tried to paint realistic hands, but the paper was just too thin. An interesting experiment!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25a47407-b2f4-4d84-a839-cccc2eb24a37) - [Video: Another attempt at painting on a 30-year-old book. This time I painted a pair of black converse shoes, and the vintage paper adds a really cool, dark academia vibe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ab7587a-d56b-4778-b14a-e58b4e76447e) - ![A custom phone case insert I made, featuring a vibrant butterfly against a background of musical notes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0085e69d-a7f0-4e13-94f6-fca5042ac776) - ![A mini painting from my sketchbook, showing a rose silhouetted against a brightly lit window. A simple study of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aae7936c-4092-49f9-a52b-6ebedc9fa30c) - [Video: An easy and aesthetic idea for when you're having an art block. I painted on an old book page and added lipstick kisses and a music note.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00b757a6-101d-4f74-a006-257bcc823c21) ## About My Sketchbook & Creative Process When I am stuck in an art block, I stop worrying about making a perfect piece and start playing with textures, like painting directly on old book pages or testing new color combinations on vintage paper. It is less about achieving a specific result and more about that relaxing, 2 AM creative flow where the only goal is to make something pretty that makes me smile. My sketchbook is my personal laboratory. Whether I am using gouache to paint delicate rose silhouettes or playing with acrylics to give a boring notebook a complete coquette-style makeover, this is where my ideas come to life. I often experiment with different surfaces like 30-year-old dictionary pages or thick watercolor paper to see how pigments react and blend. If you have been wanting to start your own art journey, do not feel pressured to have a perfect page every time. Sometimes the best spreads are just doodles, lipstick kisses, or simple studies of light and shadow. I love sharing these process videos because art should feel accessible, not intimidating. If you are looking to get inspired, check out my tips on using chalk paints for aura boards or how to paint realistic fabric folds on gouache, as these are the kinds of small, manageable projects that keep the creative spark alive. Whether you are here for the dark academia vibes or the soft, romantic floral spreads, I hope you find something that inspires you to pick up a brush and create. ## About Sambhavita Hey, I am Sambhavita. I am happiest when I am painting dreamy flowers or turning simple objects into tiny, aesthetic treasures. My art is my quiet, late-night therapy, and I love helping you find that same joy in your own creative space. 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