As I shared in Graphite Drawings, I got back into drawing at the end of 2023 after a 15-year break. At first, I stuck to realistic sketches of objects and photos, but by February 2024, I felt the need for something more personal. That’s when the idea for a daily sketchbook hit me.

It started with a simple question—a friend asked what I’d been up to lately. And I blanked. Not because nothing was happening, but because everything felt like a blur. I wanted a way to hold onto those little moments that make up life, so I decided to draw them. Every day, I’d sketch something from the day before.

It wasn’t just about remembering. It was about making time to draw—30 minutes to an hour every day—and learning to live with imperfections by using a fountain pen.

This first sketchbook covers my life from February 15 to April 17, 2024. Here are a few excerpts from those pages.