Monica's Design Process

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Hello! I'm Monica, a full-time designer with an art school background based in the San Francisco Bay Area who loves sketchbooks, creative side projects, and making things by hand—bringing back analog in a digital world. On this channel, I share my sketchbook process, my journey of creating a graphic novel, and creative experiments to inspire you to make more of what you love.

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Art supplies I ACTUALLY use every day in my sketchbook

Art supplies I ACTUALLY use every day in my sketchbook Monica's Design Process

6.2K views - 11 months ago

Summer reading list 📚 Graphic novel edition

Summer reading list 📚 Graphic novel edition Monica's Design Process

625 views - 1 year ago

Best sketchbook spreads of 2025 (mid-year review)

Best sketchbook spreads of 2025 (mid-year review) Monica's Design Process

333 views - 1 year ago

Life lately ✨ Greeting card illustration process + sketchbook drawings

Life lately ✨ Greeting card illustration process + sketchbook drawings Monica's Design Process

291 views - 1 year ago

7 YA graphic novels I read this month (and which you should read next)

7 YA graphic novels I read this month (and which you should read next) Monica's Design Process

932 views - 1 year ago

3 simple sketchbook ideas to beat the blank page

3 simple sketchbook ideas to beat the blank page Monica's Design Process

655 views - 1 year ago

I tried drawing with a fountain pen (here’s what happened)

I tried drawing with a fountain pen (here’s what happened) Monica's Design Process

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Life lately: Everything I made this month

Life lately: Everything I made this month Monica's Design Process

1.7K views - 1 year ago

26 books to inspire your art ✨ Huge graphic novel + art book haul

26 books to inspire your art ✨ Huge graphic novel + art book haul Monica's Design Process

2.2K views - 1 year ago

How I draw a simple 4 panel comic (using post-its)

How I draw a simple 4 panel comic (using post-its) Monica's Design Process

1.6K views - 1 year ago

Can you teach yourself art? My DIY MFA journey

Can you teach yourself art? My DIY MFA journey Monica's Design Process

751 views - 1 year ago

Life lately: A month of creative projects

Life lately: A month of creative projects Monica's Design Process

7.5K views - 1 year ago

What I learned from my failed daily drawing challenge

What I learned from my failed daily drawing challenge Monica's Design Process

879 views - 1 year ago

Ranking all Micron pens from BEST to WORST!

Ranking all Micron pens from BEST to WORST! Monica's Design Process

6.9K views - 1 year ago

The ONLY Book I Recommend for Artists

The ONLY Book I Recommend for Artists Monica's Design Process

1K views - 1 year ago

Here are 12 ways to fill your sketchbook ✍️

Here are 12 ways to fill your sketchbook ✍️ Monica's Design Process

1.1K views - 1 year ago

5 tips for creating art while working full time

5 tips for creating art while working full time Monica's Design Process

326 views - 1 year ago

Graphic novels you MUST read in 2025 📚 New releases

Graphic novels you MUST read in 2025 📚 New releases Monica's Design Process

6.2K views - 1 year ago

I tested 8 brush pens to find the best one (and which to avoid)

I tested 8 brush pens to find the best one (and which to avoid) Monica's Design Process

43K views - 1 year ago

13 GRAPHIC NOVEL recommendations 📚 NYC book haul

13 GRAPHIC NOVEL recommendations 📚 NYC book haul Monica's Design Process

1.5K views - 1 year ago

This is how you find your art style ✨ Sketchbook tour

This is how you find your art style ✨ Sketchbook tour Monica's Design Process

1.6K views - 1 year ago

My results using the Polaroid I-2 instant camera (with expired film)

My results using the Polaroid I-2 instant camera (with expired film) Monica's Design Process

3.1K views - 1 year ago

How I create 3D chrome lettering (full creative process)

How I create 3D chrome lettering (full creative process) Monica's Design Process

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Why I still buy art books (and how I use them)

Why I still buy art books (and how I use them) Monica's Design Process

1.4K views - 2 years ago

How I finish a moody minimal art series (inspired by the Tortured Poets Department)

How I finish a moody minimal art series (inspired by the Tortured Poets Department) Monica's Design Process

239 views - 2 years ago

Creative ways to use Tombow markers (sketchbook ideas)

Creative ways to use Tombow markers (sketchbook ideas) Monica's Design Process

1.1K views - 2 years ago

How I use a mini sketchbook (and why you should too)

How I use a mini sketchbook (and why you should too) Monica's Design Process

444 views - 2 years ago

M4 iPad Pro 13" nano texture glass, Pencil Pro, Smart Folio (unboxing + first impressions)

M4 iPad Pro 13" nano texture glass, Pencil Pro, Smart Folio (unboxing + first impressions) Monica's Design Process

5.8K views - 2 years ago

A tour of every single unused sketchbook I own

A tour of every single unused sketchbook I own Monica's Design Process

713 views - 2 years ago

How I use color to create moody art

How I use color to create moody art Monica's Design Process

325 views - 2 years ago

My thoughts on the Field Notes Flora edition

My thoughts on the Field Notes Flora edition Monica's Design Process

880 views - 2 years ago

The simplest way to create an art series (tips for getting started)

The simplest way to create an art series (tips for getting started) Monica's Design Process

1.4K views - 2 years ago

How I create moody minimal art (with 3 simple tools)

How I create moody minimal art (with 3 simple tools) Monica's Design Process

1.2K views - 2 years ago

How I create typewriter art (inspired by The Tortured Poets Department)

How I create typewriter art (inspired by The Tortured Poets Department) Monica's Design Process

848 views - 2 years ago

Creating art every day inspired by The Tortured Poets Department (with a typewriter)

Creating art every day inspired by The Tortured Poets Department (with a typewriter) Monica's Design Process

421 views - 2 years ago

Hand lettering in 3 easy steps (how to start as a beginner)

Hand lettering in 3 easy steps (how to start as a beginner) Monica's Design Process

1.3K views - 2 years ago

How I sketch lettering from start to finish ✨ Relaxing sketchbook session

How I sketch lettering from start to finish ✨ Relaxing sketchbook session Monica's Design Process

85 views - 2 years ago

How I draw for relaxation (tips for getting started)

How I draw for relaxation (tips for getting started) Monica's Design Process

604 views - 2 years ago

How I customized my sketchbook cover | Stillman and Birn Nova Series

How I customized my sketchbook cover | Stillman and Birn Nova Series Monica's Design Process

475 views - 2 years ago

SKETCHBOOK TOUR (hand lettering, collage, mixed media sketchbook flip through)

SKETCHBOOK TOUR (hand lettering, collage, mixed media sketchbook flip through) Monica's Design Process

159 views - 2 years ago

Unboxing Archer & Olive’s Subscription Box | Celestial Wonders 🌓 💫 Stationary Haul

Unboxing Archer & Olive’s Subscription Box | Celestial Wonders 🌓 💫 Stationary Haul Monica's Design Process

423 views - 2 years ago

How I print Polaroids 🎞️ Reclaimed blue 600 film, color and black and white i-Type film

How I print Polaroids 🎞️ Reclaimed blue 600 film, color and black and white i-Type film Monica's Design Process

498 views - 2 years ago

How I set up my first reading journal 📚 2024 reading journal spread ideas

How I set up my first reading journal 📚 2024 reading journal spread ideas Monica's Design Process

10K views - 2 years ago

It took me 2 years to finish this | Sketchbook tour

It took me 2 years to finish this | Sketchbook tour Monica's Design Process

396 views - 2 years ago

What I learned from drawing every day (tips for starting a drawing challenge)

What I learned from drawing every day (tips for starting a drawing challenge) Monica's Design Process

1.6K views - 2 years ago

Drawing every day for a week

Drawing every day for a week Monica's Design Process

282 views - 2 years ago

I tried INKTOBER for the first time, here's how it's going ✨ Peachtober drawing challenge

I tried INKTOBER for the first time, here's how it's going ✨ Peachtober drawing challenge Monica's Design Process

329 views - 2 years ago

How to change image aspect ratio in Midjourney (simple tip)

How to change image aspect ratio in Midjourney (simple tip) Monica's Design Process

19K views - 2 years ago

20 illustration art styles to try in Midjourney (prompts included)

20 illustration art styles to try in Midjourney (prompts included) Monica's Design Process

3.3K views - 2 years ago

I used Topaz AI to upscale Midjourney images, is it worth it?

I used Topaz AI to upscale Midjourney images, is it worth it? Monica's Design Process

3.2K views - 2 years ago

Relaxing art journal flip through ✨ travel journal ideas & sketchbook inspiration

Relaxing art journal flip through ✨ travel journal ideas & sketchbook inspiration Monica's Design Process

393 views - 2 years ago

5 INSPIRING ways to use Midjourney to create unique AI art

5 INSPIRING ways to use Midjourney to create unique AI art Monica's Design Process

1.1K views - 2 years ago

Why you need to upload images to Midjourney (and how)

Why you need to upload images to Midjourney (and how) Monica's Design Process

1.2K views - 2 years ago

How to generate INSANE AI art with Midjourney

How to generate INSANE AI art with Midjourney Monica's Design Process

1.3K views - 2 years ago

Transform reference images into STUNNING AI ART with Midjourney

Transform reference images into STUNNING AI ART with Midjourney Monica's Design Process

9.1K views - 2 years ago

How a perfectionist organizes their art supplies

How a perfectionist organizes their art supplies Monica's Design Process

206 views - 3 years ago

Testing ALL my Posca markers | Sketchbook sessions (art vlog)

Testing ALL my Posca markers | Sketchbook sessions (art vlog) Monica's Design Process

325 views - 3 years ago

How I fill my sketchbook | Aesthetic art journal ideas

How I fill my sketchbook | Aesthetic art journal ideas Monica's Design Process

342 views - 3 years ago

I traveled to 18 national parks in ONE YEAR

I traveled to 18 national parks in ONE YEAR Monica's Design Process

152 views - 3 years ago

Master the pen tool in 60 seconds

Master the pen tool in 60 seconds Monica's Design Process

792 views - 3 years ago