Questions and answers
Common questions about Sketch Hour, and how to reach us when something isn’t covered here.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sketch Hour free?
Yes. Everything on this site is free to use.
Do I need an account?
No. Sketch Hour keeps your boards, settings and practice log in your browser.
Where are my references stored?
In your browser’s storage on the device you’re using. They aren’t uploaded to Sketch Hour. Clearing your browser’s site data for Sketch Hour deletes them, so keep copies of images that matter to you.
Can I use Sketch Hour on another device?
Yes. Every device has the site’s Pinterest boards. Images you added yourself stay on the device where you added them.
Why can’t I drag an image straight from another website?
Browsers don’t let one site save images from another. Right-click the image, choose Copy image, and paste it into Sketch Hour with Ctrl+V or ⌘+V.
Can I sync my own Pinterest boards?
Not yet. The Pinterest boards in Sketch Hour are chosen for the site and refresh once a day. To practice from your own pins, copy them on Pinterest and paste them in.
Why can’t I study values on some Pinterest pins?
Pinterest decides whether its images can be read by other sites. When it says no, value studies and GIF frame stepping are switched off for that pin. Copy the image and paste it into one of your boards to use them.
Can I publish or sell drawings made from these references?
Sketch Hour doesn’t give you any rights to the images you practice from. They belong to whoever took or published them. If you plan to publish or sell a drawing that closely copies a photo, check the source’s terms first.
Why won’t GIFs step frame by frame?
Stepping through GIFs uses a browser feature that Chrome and Edge have. In other browsers GIFs still play, and video clips step frame by frame everywhere.
Does the screen stay on during a session?
Yes, where the browser allows it. Sketch Hour asks to keep the screen awake while a session or timer is running.
More detail on every feature is in the Handbook.
Contact
Found a bug, or have an idea for Sketch Hour? Send an email and include your browser and device if something isn’t working.