Make (Sneaky) Art: and other ideas to build your sketchbook habit

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Quickly capture moments and people with simple drawings, while building a lifelong habit of mindful creativity.

Make (Sneaky) Artby Nishant Jain, The Sneaky Artist, is more than just a guide to sketching-it's a philosophy for capturing the world around you with subtlety, mindfulness, and minimalism. After moving from India to the United States, Nishant began sketching as a way to feel at home in new surroundings, eventually making the leap from neuroscience student to full-time artist. In this book, he shares his journey and the techniques he's developed, encouraging readers toembrace the art of"sneaky sketching"-drawing people, landscapes, and cityscapes with minimal lines, focusing on capturing the essence of fleeting moments. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, Make (Sneaky) Art teaches you to sketch with confidence, find beauty in simplicity, and cultivate a creative habit that fits seamlessly into your everyday life.

Inside, you'll find:

Simple techniques for quick, minimal sketches: Learn to capture people, places, and scenes with just a few lines.Insights on mindfulness and observation: Discover the value of drawing quietly and observing the world without distraction.Encouragement to develop a creative habit: Tips for integrating sketching into your daily routine, wherever you are.
With Make (Sneaky) Art,you'll discover how small, intentional sketches can bring greater joy and mindfulness to your life, one drawing at a time.

Reviews

"Nishants delightfully sophisticated drawings of tiny people and places will inspire you to pick up a sketchbook and start paying attention to the world around you. You dont have to worry about making good drawings. All you need to do is start making lines."

-- Gabriel Campanario, Founder of Urban Sketchers

"Nishants drawings capture the quiet beauty of humanity with simple, fluid lines, his pen barely lifting from the page. Through his workand his thoughtful writinghe reminds us of the power in truly seeing one another. In todays fast-paced, competitive world, his perspective feels especially profound, revealing the shared connections that unite us all."

-- Samantha Dion Baker, author of the Draw your Day book series

"Nishant Jain has encouraged thousands of people to pick up a pen and draw for the first time. Now he's gathered his stories, insight, and advice into one delightful and endlessly inspiring volume. A sketchbook habit is the very best sort of habit to acquire, and Make (Sneaky) Art is the place to start."

-- Amy Stewart, artist and author of The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession

Author Bio

Nishant Jain, also known as The Sneaky Artist, is an artist, writer, and former neuroscience student who left his PhD program to pursue art and writing full-time. His unique approach to "sneaky sketching" has resonated with fans around the world, inspiring them to capture their surroundings quietly and authentically. Through his workshops, newsletter, SneakyArt podcast, and social media, Nishant shares his love for observing and documenting life in real time, encouraging artists to embrace simplicity and find joy in small, daily sketches.Instagram: @thesneakyartistWebsite: sneakyartist.com