Welcome to the Summer Sketchbook Challenge

Fill out the form below to be added to the weekly Sketchbook Challenge email. This will provide fun weekly activities, motivation, ideas and tips for creating a summer watercolor / journal and sketchbook. The best part, it’s FREE.

Can’t wait to join you in this journey.

Sherri

You can use any supplies you have on hand. Here is a simple supply list that I recommend. If you’re interested in higher end art supplies, please let me know and I’ll give you my favorites.

You will only need 1 sketchbook

1 set of watercolor paints

Watercolor brushes

Hobby Lobby and Michaels always have good prices and weekly advertisements when things are 40% off.

The list below provides several options that are good and an inexpensive way to get started.

Summer Sketchbook Supply List

Sketchbook Recommendations:

5x5 Sketchbook

https://amzn.to/4dDNhxE

8.5x8.5 Sketchbook

https://amzn.to/3PFGvzJ

7.5x5 Sketchbook

https://amzn.to/42OPwcQ

Starter paints and brushes

Cheapest Option that works well

https://www.michaels.com/product/36-color-watercolor-cake-set-by-artist's-loft-necessities-10122060?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-1545032874-_-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_b_QBhCSARIsAP6hR4fr894weVZoszCttIyj8ajKc_6Qqk_-xrx7ux6h5_qsSP3zDpGsJsQaApw8EALw_wcB&pla_channel=online&sku=10122060&channel=online&local=&dev=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1545032874&gbraid=0AAAAADkMxxeazETXTHSF_cQe2j2-m6pCp

Upgraded option with brushes

https://amzn.to/4wHHxM6

Or 

https://amzn.to/4wEMPbf

Brushes:

https://amzn.to/3RgzV3d

Extras: 

Waterproof Micron Pen Set

https://amzn.to/4tPRW5S

Transfer Paper 

https://amzn.to/4uuLDG2

Other items needed:

Pencil 

Eraser

Glass of Water

The Summer Sketchbook Challenge is a free weekly email designed to help you slow down, notice the beauty around you, and capture your summer one simple page at a time. Each week, you’ll receive a gentle watercolor prompt encouraging you to paint or journal moments from your everyday life — morning coffee on the porch, fresh flowers from the market, beach walks, road trips, favorite recipes, or quiet summer evenings.

Along the way, you’ll receive occasional video tutorials, simple sketch outlines to trace and paint, and encouraging creative ideas that make watercolor feel approachable and relaxing. No fancy supplies needed — just a sketchbook, a small watercolor set, and a brush or two.

This challenge isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating a summer you can look back on… one painted memory at a time.