Welcome to The Open Sketchbook Podcast! In this host-led episode, Evan Kitson explores how the Pomodoro Technique can help creatives reclaim their time and boost productivity- without burning out. From studio habits to classroom parallels, Evan shares how this simple time-chunking method supports deep focus, rest, and sustainable creativity.In this episode:Why “productivity” became Evan’s word of the yearHow the Pomodoro Technique works (and why it’s tomato-shaped 🍅)Parallels between studio practices and figure drawing sessionsThe role of planning and rest in creative momentumHow to build intuitive time awarenessWhy group work and community help us keep goingA drawing demo using the Pomodoro Technique (YouTube exclusive!)Want to watch the drawing demonstration? We're on YouTube!Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/gb97lMVaXBUOur YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@theopensketchbookFeatured Technique:20 minutes on / 5 minutes off: a rhythm used in both creative work and figure drawing classes to maintain focus and prevent burnout.Weekly Sketch Starter:Draw your creative space- or a tomato, if you’re feeling brave!The Open Sketchbookhttps://theopensketchbook.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the.open.sketchbook/The Virtual Studio - Join for Exclusive Podcast Content and More!https://learn.theopensketchbook.com/bundles/virtual-studioOur Weekly Newsletter, The Drawing Board:https://theopensketchbook.kit.com/postsHOST: Evan Kitsonhttps://evankitson.comhttps://www.instagram.com/evan_kitson/BLOG POSTS TO CHECK OUT:Creative Productivity: Pomodoro Techniquehttps://learn.theopensketchbook.com/pages/blog?p=productivity-pomodoro-techniqueEvan Kitson's Graphite Drawing Materials Kithttps://learn.theopensketchbook.com/pages/blog?p=graphite-drawing-materialsNEWSLETTER ISSUES TO READ:Writing Lists & Finding Priorities + A New Weekly Sketching Prompt!https://theopensketchbook.kit.com/posts/writing-lists-finding-priorities-a-new-weekly-sketching-promptProductivity: Commitment to our Creative Habits + Blog Post Roundup and more!https://theopensketchbook.kit.com/posts/productivity-commitment-to-our-creative-habits-blog-post-roundup-and-moreProductivity: Removing Friction + A New Course Starting Soon!https://theopensketchbook.kit.com/posts/productivity-removing-friction-a-new-course-starting-soon

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