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Ways to Use Written Notes

What happens when you add words to your sketch?

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James Gurney
Jun 19, 2025
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There are a lot of ways to pep up a sketchbook drawing with written notes. Here are four of my favorites:

1. Wall of Talk

If you want to capture the flavor of someone talking, but the specific wording doesn’t matter, you can fill the space behind the portrait with fragmentary line.

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