I really want to start sketching in my sketchbook again. Really, I do.

I went to NCSU for a portfolio review to see if I get into their industrial design program. In consideration for getting into the program, they really want to see your design process, what goes through your head when initially coming up with the different ideas to create something new. Everyone and anyone who's created a piece of art knows what I'm talking about. All those trial and error ideas, tweaking each one until you're satisfied with an idea to take it further until you have the completed product. In my ideas, I can range between five to 30 different sketches of possible variations of something I want to make.

When I was sitting, waiting with everyone else to go into their interview, I noticed almost everyone had their sketchbook, except me. I was curious as to why, and now I know why, it was like I said before they really want to see where it is you begin with an idea to where you take it. What do you think about when designing, what do you consider, what goes through your brain...they really wanted to see what makes you tick. In my portfolio, I did have some initial sketches and the finished design product, however I still wish I had my sketch book...and then I began to wish I just drew in it more in general.

It's just a great place to doodle down ideas, to think about things. I'm ALWAYS thinking of new things, new ideas, how to change this, how to change that, and I've realized I NEVER draw it down. I'm determined to now, or at least to try and use it more often than not.

In my interview, I was asked of something that I would change about an object or furniture, etc. I remember a while back sitting on a subway, wishing that there was a better seating arrangement to ensure more standing room during rush hour, such as seats that folded up. I told her that, and she told me that was a really interesting idea (and we talked a little bit more) and then she reiterated that she just wished that my sketchbook was there to see that design on paper to see how I'd think about it. I told her I would.

So I am. I have a ton of sketchbooks actually, but I need to buy a smaller pocket sized one. They're great to have, even if you wouldn't consider yourself an artist. It's a great place to doodle ideas, to look back on and get inspired, and also just to release any feelings that are pent up. I remember I actually used to always draw and doodle when I was angry. My parents still have some drawings I did when I was younger and angry in the car, perhaps I can find them and scan them in. They're, to me, disturbing yet somehow my parents found them hilarious and adorable.

I was so mad at them, lol.

Join me and go buy a sketchbook. Then DRAW