Harare Review of Books

162 pp. Expected publication date: March 4, 2025 from Leaping Hare Press. Non-fiction/craft.

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There are some lovely ideas in here for how to make your sketchbook practice less stressful—especially if, like me, you’re prone to paralysis when faced with a blank page. Moody reminds readers that sketchbooks are mainly for your own pleasure and there’s really no bad way to make them. She leads us through basics like media and tools, colour theory, and more, and provides many tips. Finally, she presents projects to inspire.

One of my favourite things about this book is that Moody covers many different kinds of media for art-making—from pastels, gouache, and inks, to watercolours and more—which inspires me to be more exploratory and intrepid in my own sketchbooks. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Leaping Hare Press and NetGalley for early DRC access.

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