Moleskine Art Sketchbooks Archives • JOANA MIRANDA STUDIO

An Illustrated Approach to Creative Flow

My latest video provides an illustrated approach to creative flow + a few tips for how to jump start creative flow away from your art.

My manly art is full of gentle charm and a dose of humor. And even though I find men easier to lampoon, my affection for them runs strong.

I created this series of village people illustrations freehand with ink and watercolor in my Moleskine art sketchbook. Enjoy!

Taking inspiration from nature for your fall art projects is a no-brainer. This short video shows how I go about my drawing process.

"State of the art" character illustrations have been my focus of late. Each character was inspired by a state I love and know well. Enjoy!

Here are 5 ways to recharge your creativity - an easy enough list to do that just requires some "rinse and repeating" for success.

I spend a lot of my time illustrating; but sometimes I switch into my cartoonist at work mode. Here's a sneak peek into my process...

Sticking with limited color palettes doesn't have to be boring. Furthermore, limited colors can tie together and simplify a busy illustration.

My freehand drawn art is a form of meditation - a chance to practice being in the moment and setting aside my inner critic. Here's the result:

Creating simple perspective for cartoon illustrations is fun. Plus, your characters will be grateful to have an environment to inhabit, too!