Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most of us carry a camera everywhere, but we're barely scratching the surface of how it can transform our art practice. In this video, I'll show you how I use my phone's camera not just to capture memories, but as an essential creative tool for drawing, journaling, and seeing the world like an artist.
From creating reference photos with unique perspectives to building a visual journal that documents every day of my life, photography has become inseparable from my creative practice. I'll share practical techniques I use daily, including how to shoot better reference images, how to use photos in your illustrated journal, and why the pictures you take yourself are infinitely more valuable than anything you'll find online.
Whether you're just starting to draw or you've been sketching for years, your camera can help you see more clearly, capture fleeting moments, and make better art.
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🎓 My other courses: SketchbookSkool.com
📚 My books: sketch.tiny.us/books
❤️ My favorite art supplies ❤️
🖊️Drawing pen: geni.us/Fudenosuke
🖌️ Brush pen: geni.us/NIJP
⛲️ Fountain pen: geni.us/2L44mQ
✒️ Dip pen: geni.us/AzWOBZT
🖌️ Watercolor brush: geni.us/WNSix
👉 Nib: geni.us/ZebraGNib
📓 Sketchbook: geni.us/venezia
🌈 Colored Pencils: geni.us/Inktense
✏️ Colored-pencil sharpener: geni.us/VLhfnO3
🖍️ Tempera sticks: geni.us/tempera
Note: There are affiliate links on this page – this means that if you click through and order anything through them, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help me continue creating the free content I share, and I greatly appreciate the support!
Most of us carry a camera everywhere, but we're barely scratching the surface of how it can transform our art practice. In this video, I'll show you how I use my phone's camera not just to capture memories, but as an essential creative tool for drawing, journaling, and seeing the world like an artist.
From creating reference photos with unique perspectives to building a visual journal that documents every day of my life, photography has become inseparable from my creative practice. I'll share practical techniques I use daily, including how to shoot better reference images, how to use photos in your illustrated journal, and why the pictures you take yourself are infinitely more valuable than anything you'll find online.
Whether you're just starting to draw or you've been sketching for years, your camera can help you see more clearly, capture fleeting moments, and make better art.
🟥 Become a channel member and get perks: youtube.com/channel/UCnwAvNKzdoFgRyvXEBJBv0Q/join
More from Danny Gregory:
💌 My (free) weekly essays: dannysessays.com
🎨 My newest course: Quick Draw: sketch.tiny.us/quick
✏️ My most popular course: How to Draw Without Talent: sketch.tiny.us/WIthoutTalent
🎓 My other courses: SketchbookSkool.com
📚 My books: sketch.tiny.us/books
❤️ My favorite art supplies ❤️
🖊️Drawing pen: geni.us/Fudenosuke
🖌️ Brush pen: geni.us/NIJP
⛲️ Fountain pen: geni.us/2L44mQ
✒️ Dip pen: geni.us/AzWOBZT
🖌️ Watercolor brush: geni.us/WNSix
👉 Nib: geni.us/ZebraGNib
📓 Sketchbook: geni.us/venezia
🌈 Colored Pencils: geni.us/Inktense
✏️ Colored-pencil sharpener: geni.us/VLhfnO3
🖍️ Tempera sticks: geni.us/tempera
Note: There are affiliate links on this page – this means that if you click through and order anything through them, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help me continue creating the free content I share, and I greatly appreciate the support!
