I Tested that Viral Watercolor Workbook... *DISAPPOINTED?*

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @martinajohnson8394
    @martinajohnson8394 Місяць тому +9

    I have several of her books and just use the sketches for reference. I’ve been sketching them into a watercolor notebook that is better watercolor paper. That way I can reuse the book in the future. I love the simplicity of the drawings. It makes it easy to copy and is also helping me learn to sketch out myself. They are fun and relaxing.

  • @catmom4064
    @catmom4064 Місяць тому +19

    As a watercolor artist, I definitely prefer thicker paper. Dana Fox's watercolor books have much thicker paper which is MEANT for watercolors. Maybe you could use your acrylic markers with this book! I like the idea of sketching these images onto actual watercolor paper, THEN painting with watercolors. Thanks for reviewing this book!

  • @jordanleighwheatley
    @jordanleighwheatley Місяць тому +22

    This was such a thoughtful and respectful critique. Also, your hair slays in this video!

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +3

      Did you change your profile picture on here? Because your hair is also slaying!!! 😍😍

    • @jordanleighwheatley
      @jordanleighwheatley Місяць тому +2

      @MiraByler i did! Thank you! I've been doing lazy curls this winter though 😬

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Місяць тому +4

    my biggest problem with books like that is that the art examples they show were usually done on a lot better paper than they give you,so people get annoyed/upset they cant get the same look

  • @HankHillspimphand
    @HankHillspimphand Місяць тому +50

    i find the everyones to scared to be honest becasue an artist worked hard on it, being kind is cool but hiding issues or pretending its amazing when its not will send those people money and dissapoint those buyers/your fans, if you want proof of what i mean......buy the Ohuhu Bleedproof Double-Sided Marker Pad which youtubers LOVE(cough $$$) i have never used worse marker paper in my life (over a decade) its terrible. even in promo videos by youtubers you can see they had issues but just kept pushing it. i like honesty. we need more in the art space. im still mad at a youuber for lying about it. i dont watch them anymore

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +17

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really value this kind of information. I agree with you - honesty is so important!

    • @marvelenia6702
      @marvelenia6702 Місяць тому +1

      OH YES, I feel you! I am not into markers but I bought the whole set of Renessans watercolour tubes and they suck BIG time. They are sticky, dry shiny, don't blend well. Ugh, now what to do with them....

    • @darkartsbyracine
      @darkartsbyracine Місяць тому

      Oh no! The marker paper is bad? I was wanting to try that, I’ll probably pass now. Thanks for calling that out!

    • @askialuna7717
      @askialuna7717 Місяць тому +1

      That doesn't sound good either.
      I also avoid the Arteza products because in videos they didn't look high enough for the price, even though they were highly praised by many.
      But there is also the chance that a product is defective.
      For example, with watercolour paper, if it was stored too moist, the sizing breaks down or there were errors in production and like it was sized unevenly.

    • @PurpleWaffle1
      @PurpleWaffle1 Місяць тому +3

      I have the ohuhu bleed proof sketchbook, and I actually really love it!!! The paper acts a lot like the paper in the ILLO sketchbook, which I really like!!! The only con is if you add too much marker, then it pools a little. Other than that, I love this sketchbook and would definitely recommend!! 💕💕

  • @spinz1652
    @spinz1652 Місяць тому +24

    Ok first off, I like a little coffee with my creamer! Lol. Secondly, I'm excited to shop your site! Also, you are brave having an open cup of coffee next to your paint water cup! 😄 Love bingeing your sketchbook ideas videos!

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +6

      LOL I love the way you phrased that. 😂 Honestly, I have questioned myself more than once if I accidentally dipped my paint brush in that coffee cup. But oh well, I guess I'll never know! 😜 💜

    • @teresahiggs4896
      @teresahiggs4896 Місяць тому

      Yep that’s me too!

    • @JTCreations20
      @JTCreations20 Місяць тому

      Yeah I have almost dipped my paint brush in my coffee cup but thankfully it was half full and it didn’t ruin the first part of my coffee. 😂
      But that was a long time ago

  • @teresahiggs4896
    @teresahiggs4896 Місяць тому +5

    I stamp all my stamps when I first receive them into a spiral notebook wirh mixed media paper in it……I add the maker of the stamps, date and if there are matching dies.
    Then when I want to be creative, I just grab this notebook and co,or in the stamps…..in watercolor, marker, colored pencil etc…. It’s like I’m creating my own coloring book!

  • @ArtyFieldTrips
    @ArtyFieldTrips Місяць тому +1

    I still totally adore the prima watercolor palettes! I use them for EVERYTHING. I love how you can interchange the little pans so you can take a customized palette with you that’s just the perfect size for painting on the go.

  • @Sunny-pr1qw
    @Sunny-pr1qw Місяць тому +2

    I recently learned of Emily Lex; two shops in town sell her work. There is a new Christmas workbook, I didn't check out what the paper is like, that's important. I found her on either youtube or maybe instagram, where she painted one or two of the pages in the workbook. She also has a palette with 12 paints and some brushes; I assume the colors in the swatches are from that palette. She certainly has converted her simple art into a lot of prodects, and tho they are simple I do think they are charming

  • @LapostropheAura
    @LapostropheAura Місяць тому +4

    ok wow so glad I watched you review this, because I have a similar watercolor workbook and was struggling to get to the contrast in the example pictures! Now I feel better knowing that it might be an issue with the paper, not me!

  • @TheCassieProjects
    @TheCassieProjects Місяць тому +9

    I’ve not seen this type of book before, it does look fun but I do agree that the price is a little too high. Loved seeing you use watercolour, I’m glad you had fun with it and I hope too see more watercolour from you. It’s such a peaceful supply. I do love a loose messy stroke too!! 😍

  • @dawnborchert772
    @dawnborchert772 Місяць тому +3

    I love all the art supplies. I'm all over with what I'm using for supplies. I love your style

  • @marisafaith
    @marisafaith Місяць тому +7

    Appreciate your honesty, Mira. I am a sucker for aesthetic, cute things and I KNOW I would have been disappointed with this book. I can almost envision what this feels like in my hands and the feel of the paper...and I'm pretty sure it's photo paper for the finished image and crap paper for the DIY page. I love the idea of this though! Especially being a busy mom and having to move on from an art project quickly! Although it might defeat the purpose, maybe the images can be photocopied onto good watercolor paper (or even a better copy paper.)
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 😊

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +2

      Well said! I think you’re right about it being photo paper, or some other kind of paper. It definitely doesn’t feel like watercolor paper! Happy thanksgiving to you as well!! 💜💜

  • @dianeo
    @dianeo Місяць тому +4

    I really love those little Prima watercolor sets. Lovely colors and cute little kit. I have several of these sets that I keep in one of my Mira Byler zippered pencil bags 😁 As for that workbook, the smooth pages might be a little tricky for a beginner watercolorist. I'm wondering if markers would work better. Have a lovely Thanksgiving ♥

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому

      I agree with you! Markers probably would work better!! Have a lovely Thanksgiving too! 💜

  • @mariaalejandracardozo3879
    @mariaalejandracardozo3879 Місяць тому +2

    Watercolor is happiness 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Terrelli9
    @Terrelli9 Місяць тому +6

    I take my coffee the same way. With an obnoxious amount of NOT coffee. If it tastes too much like coffee, I’m like, “I’m sorry. What is this?” Today, for instance, was a good example. It was supposed to be a gingerbread golden latte deliciousness. It was not.

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +2

      So glad to know other people feel similarly about their coffee, haha!

  • @NavyAssassinOnBLAST
    @NavyAssassinOnBLAST Місяць тому +1

    I like the drawings. I would trace & transfer to good Boahong WC 100% cotton.

  • @SugaKookieMon
    @SugaKookieMon Місяць тому +2

    I feel like, "I'm just here to paint, Yo" deserves a t-shirt.

  • @majesticmythicalsart7563
    @majesticmythicalsart7563 Місяць тому +1

    I ordered a sweatshirt and can’t wait to get it!

  • @Lisa-ph7dd
    @Lisa-ph7dd Місяць тому +1

    I always like to hear honest opinions on something, also qhen something is not as nice as one thought it would be! Also what an amazing sale Mira! I would want those pencil cases so bad, sadly no shipping to Germany 😅 so just some of my best wishes to you, i hope the sale goes well!

  • @astresilver
    @astresilver Місяць тому +1

    tried to buy a pouch from your shop but unfortunately it doesn't ship to France. too bad.

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +2

      So sorry! Europes new VAT laws make it difficult for small businesses in the USA to ship to you. :(

  • @KaeCray
    @KaeCray Місяць тому +4

    Hair on point 💁‍♀️

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      Aw, thank you! I just got it cut!

  • @art-alchemy
    @art-alchemy Місяць тому +2

    Hi Mira, Grabie has a fall theme 100% cotton watercolor book and its all lightly sketch out for you. Right now is only $11 on sale.

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      That sounds like a great watcolor book!

  • @christinehart6430
    @christinehart6430 Місяць тому

    I'm really loving your new hair. Such full curls. The present turned out well. The book sounds too expensive for me. Thanks for the review. X

  • @jesh296
    @jesh296 Місяць тому +2

    Heyy Mira, do u think you can try an abstract art chacuterie board with different art styles & mediums??
    I think that will be a lovely challenge & i’d lovveee to see that❤❤

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Місяць тому +4

    10 pieces for $22 is very steep 😬 I might be biased though because I take information in much better through videos ❤

  • @slateportraichu5416
    @slateportraichu5416 Місяць тому +1

    Appreciate your honesty, Mira=) Thank you for all your hard work=)

  • @terahmichelle416
    @terahmichelle416 Місяць тому +2

    Maybe people who want the contrast can print the sketch on paper of their choice. It's a cute idea for a book. Reminds me of the ones I had growing up as a 80s kid. The paint with water books. 😊

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      That's a great alternative!

    • @WindspielArt
      @WindspielArt Місяць тому

      great idea. But people would need to be carful what printer they have. most inkjet inks aren't waterproof and could bleed into your watercolors :/ (laserprinter should be fine tough!)

  • @ginistewart9636
    @ginistewart9636 Місяць тому +1

    I bought some prima watercolors and they are so chalky looking.

  • @Kreative_Rainbow
    @Kreative_Rainbow Місяць тому +2

    I like your pile of presents!! 🎁 They were really cute!! 🥰 Are there actually books out there with decent or sample watercolor papers to do prompts on??

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      That's a great question. I don't know, but I would love to find one with decent paper! 💜

    • @Kreative_Rainbow
      @Kreative_Rainbow Місяць тому

      @MiraByler That would be a great find!! 🤗

    • @mindy656
      @mindy656 Місяць тому

      ​@Kreative_Rainbow I would also love to know of a good watercolor coloring book. The viviva meditate with art (still available on indiegogo) has the best paper I have tried so far. But it's a kit and not cheap.

  • @juliecollins4441
    @juliecollins4441 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful 😊 thank you for being honest 😊

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 Місяць тому +1

    I have bought some of these books (and some of the card sets with envelopes too), and think they are just lovely. But I really do wish they were on watercolor paper. Then they would be PERFECT.

  • @ChloeRoseArt
    @ChloeRoseArt Місяць тому +3

    10 activities?? For $20?? 🥴 yikes. It looks fun!! But wow that’s quite a lot lol

    • @marisafaith
      @marisafaith Місяць тому +2

      Well hello@@ChloeRoseArt👋🏽💛 ! How did no one notice that Chloe was in the house??!! 😜😶‍🌫️

  • @teahauna
    @teahauna 19 днів тому

    Oh I neeeeed this book

  • @Paintsplash4
    @Paintsplash4 Місяць тому +2

    Probably best to transfer the sketches onto watercolor paper, but it defeats the purpose of having the paper.

  • @jaderene
    @jaderene Місяць тому +1

    This was so fun to watch you create and relax!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @savannahh9086
    @savannahh9086 Місяць тому +1

    I could tell as soon as I saw the paper that it didn't look like watercolor paper. It might be nice for pencils or markers though 🤷‍♀️

  • @marit_nor
    @marit_nor Місяць тому

    What fabric is the sweatshirt? where is it made? Is it made sustainably? Ethically? These should be answered on the website but I couldnt find it

    • @marit_nor
      @marit_nor Місяць тому

      The size chart should also include metric figures

  • @lozantoninocreations
    @lozantoninocreations Місяць тому +1

    I always wonder about these books and how they will actually work with paints. When I saw this one in your vlog the other day, I was tempted to buy it. But as you mention in this video, it isn't at Amazon. I love swapping between mediums, but watercolor is one thing, I don't really know at all, so I would like some sketches like these to just paint.

    • @evannerson3498
      @evannerson3498 Місяць тому +1

      Depending on your access to, or the quality of your printer, you could print coloring pages on watercolor paper and give it a try that way.

    • @kathysunshine699
      @kathysunshine699 Місяць тому

      As void of drawing talent as I am,I still prefer drawing my own stuff to paint,probably because,I’m Coloring Book overdosed from the kids,I have used coloring books for ideas just to paint on plain paper without drawing.I do not have the confidence to just paint only certain .You seem so friendly and sweet,I must like my Grand kids!
      I have stuck my brush in whatever I’m drinking at the time more than I can remember.
      I started using a lidded travel cup with. Straw!😮

  • @eriens4831
    @eriens4831 Місяць тому +2

    Just a contructive comment (hopefully) here ( I don't want to offend anybody ) . watercolors are usually the medium that tricks the most : the transparency is often the first thing people notice and the first thing that both is loved and hated until you can master it , that's why there are a lot of techniques like wet on dry, wet on wet and so on ; very smooth paper is actually The BEST to practice watercolor because it's the only one that can truly highlight your mistakes ( textured paper will hide them ) or your masterpiece so I would actually reccomend using that to anybody who wants to give a shot to the medium . Round brushes can also fool you when used with watercolors : since they tend to collect and store more water inside them ; for some techniques you wouls probably want to wet you paint (as much as you need) then wash the brush and then dry it a little bit before actually painting . Lastly , to avoid blotchiness , you might want to try to wet your paper first with only water and then paint in the wet area . Hope this can help ❤
    (PS: love your paintings and how your attitude !🥰❤)

  • @beechball82
    @beechball82 Місяць тому +2

    Your hair! ❤

  • @majesticmythicalsart7563
    @majesticmythicalsart7563 Місяць тому +1

    I have gotten books like this that are much better quality, I can’t remember the name of it now but one was forest themed and the other was ocean themed and the paper in those was much better than the one you are using. If I can find the name I will come back and post it! Edit to add the books are called watercolor with me by Dana Fox anyone who is looking for. Book like this but better quality should try those out!

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! I will look into these ones. They sound really fun! 🤩

  • @JayofallTrades
    @JayofallTrades Місяць тому

    I just started to learn watercolor and this activity book would be great inspiration. Though it be nice to just print the images on my own watercolor paper. I get the idea of leaving the backs blank for practice because one side will have bleed through or warping and the other is the tips and inspiration color matching. It be different if had a guide for what colors to use from a certain brand or others that would match since the colors are printed on the oage and not like you can pick up the colors from the oage and use them. (That's what i thought it be like those watercolor swatch cards) its relaxing but i think it could be improved upon. I was thinking about getting the book but I'd find it more helpful to have a digital guide for it and video tutorials than to have so many blank pages. It be more cost effective too. Just pay $20 for the digital version and printed pages with videos.

  • @ChatTimideOfficiel
    @ChatTimideOfficiel Місяць тому +1

    Omg UA-cam did something strange xD I'm French and it made your audio automatically in french (but it was a robot voice) when I never asked for it, even the title of your video was translated !

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      Whaaaat?! I've never heard of that! WILD!!!

    • @ChatTimideOfficiel
      @ChatTimideOfficiel Місяць тому

      @@MiraByler It was choking yeah xD youtube already translated titles for me before but never the audio until now

  • @sarahwatts84
    @sarahwatts84 Місяць тому +1

    Can you try paper from colouring bliss plz ? X

    • @CassiaDee
      @CassiaDee Місяць тому

      Yes, please! She has watercolor paper, I believe. Her books are supposed to be super high quality. I would love to see you test their books, Mira!

  • @Barbara-fy8cs
    @Barbara-fy8cs Місяць тому +2

    I was very disappointed in the quality of the paper; seriously needs an upgrade; fantastic idea in totality.

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +1

      Agreed! Excellent idea. Cute artwork. Wish there was better paper, and less filler paper in between every page!

  • @Cupcakes764
    @Cupcakes764 Місяць тому +3

    Luv ur videos ❤

  • @ThePreppingArtists
    @ThePreppingArtists Місяць тому +1

    Hahaha I take my coffee black but my husband has basically a cup of creamer 😂🤣

  • @PhoebesWorldProductions
    @PhoebesWorldProductions Місяць тому

    I'm not really into watercolour that much.... sounds like I probably would feel the same way about the book, if I got it. 😊👍🏼

  • @ashleydawn8989
    @ashleydawn8989 Місяць тому +2

    My husband ALWAYS says wreaF haha

  • @AR463
    @AR463 Місяць тому +1

    I used to drink the fake Creamer stuff, but it's seriously so bad for you. I switched to drinking protein coffee from oats overnight. It's surprisingly delicious 😋

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому

      Protein coffee? Can you please elaborate? I am very interested!!

  • @askialuna7717
    @askialuna7717 Місяць тому +1

    Hmm, for the blank pages a simple idea would have been to write prompts like in these 356 drawing prompts books and for one page to half the page with two prompts.
    Even then it would definitely be too expensive.
    It's a pity that you were so disappointed after you were so looking forward to painting in a relaxed manner.😖
    Ouch, the paper makes the paint look like cheap chalky watercolour from a dollar store.😒
    It remains me of my own short test on printer paper with some colours from DR and Sennelier.
    They looked like the cheapest watercolour, I have ever seen on this printer paper.

  • @gracekereen
    @gracekereen 23 дні тому

    As a watercolor artist I can tell solely by how streaky and blotchy the paint is drying, that is NOT watercolor paper. Or is very low quality watercolor paper. I think I would be a bit disappointed but given how expensive good watercolor paper is I kind of understand as the book would probably end up being more like $40-50 dollars if it had good quality paper. This looks super fun though 😊

  • @lupsarttime3615
    @lupsarttime3615 Місяць тому +5

    Eesh, I hate when these mixed media/water media coloring books use crap paper. If it's for water media then it should be watercolor paper. Hot press would be good so the printed image would be smooth. So yeah, the artwork is cute and the idea is nice but when the paper isn't suitable....

  • @Dancechick20
    @Dancechick20 Місяць тому

    😢 I wish I could buy something from you, it all looks so good. I live in the Netherlands. Maybe one day 😊

  • @laurfincher8137
    @laurfincher8137 Місяць тому

    You could have photocopied the design onto watercolor paper. :) I think you did great no matter the paper!

  • @lillianbelmares1811
    @lillianbelmares1811 Місяць тому

    I wish u had more bookmarks and knitted paint rags😩😩😩

  • @Taracinablue
    @Taracinablue Місяць тому +1

    Not my kind of book, but cozy video =)

  • @dorisberry7907
    @dorisberry7907 Місяць тому

    About topics for your channel … I would love to have explanations and examples of different styles of art. Examples: illustrative, realism, impressionistic, gestural, etc. (I can’t recall other words I’ve heard used.)

  • @Petra0612
    @Petra0612 Місяць тому +2

    The book looks cute, but the paper doesn't behave like watercolour paper.

  • @Laura-lh6sm
    @Laura-lh6sm Місяць тому

    Edit: never mind, you said the same thing right after I wrote this and I continued watching the video 😂
    Don’t know if someone mentioned it already, but I wonder if those blank pages are left like that on purpose so you can tear off the page and frame your artwork or put it on your walls somehow. Just a thought.

  • @Cupcakes764
    @Cupcakes764 Місяць тому +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @rayne6737
    @rayne6737 Місяць тому +1

    Why would people call you out? I don’t think I’m wrong in saying I don’t think of you as a watercolorist. You use a lot of acrylic and oils so why would you list any watercolors as favorites or on any list? Especially at this time in your journey. People tend to list what they use the most, most familiar with and what they love.

  • @BluSlade
    @BluSlade Місяць тому +1

    💙💙

  • @paintarf
    @paintarf Місяць тому

    Great 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊💛💚💛💚💛

  • @leialuminous
    @leialuminous Місяць тому

    The project pieces were cute at least!! I think you should be less critical of yourself, I quite enjoyed your holiday arts!🎄

  • @SorrensSorrow
    @SorrensSorrow Місяць тому

    Watercolor ground

  • @dorisberry7907
    @dorisberry7907 Місяць тому

    Maybe use watercolor paper rather than pages in the book.

  • @dhoferin
    @dhoferin Місяць тому +1

    Hy Mira! KI Tranclation is Awfull. Please Forget it!!!!

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому

      I don’t know what you’re talking about? If you’re referring to UA-cam’s AI language generation glitch that is happening - I have no control over that, sorry! I hope they fix whatever is happening!

  • @scarletttheronrush3047
    @scarletttheronrush3047 29 днів тому

    Am I the only one who thinks she's not following the instructions properly? How can you review something when you haven't used it as intended....
    Maybe start by mixing the colours indicated before starting? They provide swatches....

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  29 днів тому

      The point I am making with this review is the paper doesn't really allow for the level of contrast the printouts exemplify. It's not proper watercolor paper.
      Furthermore, the example pages provided serve as prompts, not strict rules. It would be pretty boring to film a video following the exact colors as the example page. I don't want to do that. :)

    • @scarletttheronrush3047
      @scarletttheronrush3047 29 днів тому

      @MiraByler fair enough :)
      I am the sort to follow the instructions to the letter in those kinds of books, as a way of improving my skills. I would then make my own separately after, using my newly acquired knowledge
      I guess we learn differently :)
      Thank you for clarifying!

  • @bernard832
    @bernard832 Місяць тому

    It has blank pages so if you do take any of the paintings out of the book, there's nothing on the back and you aren't removing the example for the next one.

    • @MiraByler
      @MiraByler  Місяць тому +3

      There's an additional blank page (blank on front and back) in between every project. So there are a total of 10ish absolutely blank pages in this book. Removing your project won't remove anything from the book.