I found you first several years ago and recognized right away what a talented artist you are, something I will never be. Then after retiring took up an interest again, after finding your videos, a couple months ago I found Kristi's videos. Today I found this video, and try to imagine how thrilled I was to find my 2 favorite artists in the same video! Then I'm wondering why it didn't show up in my you tube que sooner. Was shocked to find out it was made 6 years ago, but so great full to find it!
I remembered an earlier video on coloring books. I’m still learning to use watercolors, and I’m making progress, but sometimes just coming up with ideas is a challenge. I think this is a wonderful idea! Of course, I want to draw my own artwork, but this is such a great way to practice.
I just found your chanel. Ive also been looking for a book that can take watercolor. I was given a Joanna Basford book 5 years ago and have been hooked since. Ive been using colored pencils (which i never used before) and live them, but ive always been a painter. Thankyou so much for tour chanel. You are i formative AND interesting😊
I bet Kristy Rice is delighted with the video you made. It is a delightful celebration of her skilled and charming book, the hard work in making what is obviously a top quality product, and your charming painting. Thank you
you're always so helpful Steve :D I'm always watching your techniques closely! I have so much practicing to do. I'll have to look into one of these coloring books soon! 💜
Wonderful thank you. I've been saying for some time that the one thing most likely to kill the re-discovery of colouring books would be the paper. Big kudos to both Kristy and the publishers who got on board with this. It's on my 'must have' list. A great book to practice some of the lessons you have shared with us.
Nice and informative interview Steve, plus it's a nice series of books that Kristy produced. We all love watercolor and I'm glad there is finally a great book for us!!! I like the idea of just painting without having to think about the subject, just pick up some colors and see what happens. A great tool. Thank you!
Thank you, Steve, for doing this review. I have had my eye on this book series for a few years and think I will pick it up after seeing how highly you rated the images and the paper quality.
Apart from not actually doing the initial drawing there appears to be plenty of lee-way for creative personal painting as well as building on water colour skills and techniques.... Thanks for the interview.
I really appreciate your thoughts on this book from a watercolorist who knows paints and paper so well. Thank you, now I’m going to jump in and practice too!
This was a wonderful way to introduce Kristy to your followers. I certainly will check her coloring books out as it is hard to find one with good water color paper. I love to do this between other water color projects, kind of empty my mind and it is so relaxing... You are still one of my favorite water color artists and hope to see more of your work soon! Thanks a bunch
Really enjoyed this video, Steve. I love how open you are to exploring things outside the "fine arts" area and sharing them with us. Your suggestion to use it as a way to practice techniques is a good one. Kristie's drawings are wonderfully whimsical and look like they would be fun to paint. Definitely going to check out her books and her sites. And thanks for not being an art snob!
Thanks for saying that Kristine. I'll get some flack from some of those snobs too even though this only the 2nd video I've ever done on coloring books. And you're right Kristy's drawings are wonderful. They have a loose sketchy feel which makes me want to paint them that way.
Thank goodness some parents encourage their children . I grew up thinking paper was too precious. This is not good. I love kristys coloring books and your channel. Please keep up the good work in helping us create.
I recently purchased this book so I am thrilled to see you featuring it. As a matter of fact, it is this book that spurred on my interest in learning more about watercolor and it led me to seek out your channel. I am not yet really happy with what I have been able to do with the book but I'll just keep watching your tutorials till I get it right. Thanks so much!
My copy arrives today, and I can't wait. I've never done an adult coloring book, but I love the idea of using this to practice techniques and to warm up. Thanks!
Ok thanks!!!!! I will try to be even more gentle. Thanks for getting back to me and doing it so quickly. I look forward to learning all you feel led to share.
Thank you for this Steve. I have not been at all interested in colouring books but having seen this I think I could learn a lot from one of her books and will now get one. My thing is making cards but I struggle with watercolouring. Thank you again xx
I am so thankful that you put your supplies used in the description, because I want a good detail watercolor brush but don't know what to get. What do you recommend?
I like your sketches - do a coloring book with your pen sketches, ok? good, I'll be looking for it. :) come on, pretty please? LOL there is money in them there pen sketches :) Others are doing it,,, just sayin,,
That was worth waiting a whole day for. The books look really wonderful, I think they will be well worth to give you a little more confident to keep painting. Will they be available in the U.K ? Thank you for your enthusiasm, it really keeps me painting and hopefully improving.
They've been available in the UK since they were available to pre-order - I think they released in January? They're on Amazon but they sell out a lot I think. On my wishlist!
The books are available at the bookdepository. They are 20% cheaper at the moment, and they send for free worldwide. www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=painterly+days&search=Find+book
woohoo, that was so relaxing and entertaining! Looks like a wonderful book; now that you commented on the paper i feel even more convinced to purchase it. Thank you for doing another great video! Love your range of colourful mushrooms!
Hey Steve, I have a few questions for ya if you don't mind...the video is a little blurry to me so I'm not able to see any small detail. Can you tell me what you start the picture off using? I can't tell if it's a marker, a brush, a dip pen, ect, but it appears to have a brown handle/barrell. I'm curious to know what utensil it is though. Also, it appears that you have a pan pallet set to the right...can you also tell me what brand you're using? Even if it's just a self made pallet, I'd like to know which paint you're using. Lastly, which book from the Painterly set are you using in the video to paint the mushroom picture? I absolutely love mushrooms! Thanks a whole bunch Steve! Love your videos
Ok thanks Steve. I barely used any, but I did use a size 8 brush. I will keep at it, I just didn't want to miss my Amazon return date if you thought this one was defective. Blessings
As I mentioned in the video it does act a bit differently than many WC papers and takes some getting used to. For coloring books its about the best I've painted on. However, it still falls way short of high-grade artist paper like Arches.
Great review :-) I purchased two of this books just a few weeks a go, the Pattern one for a friend of mine, and the Woodland for my self. I'm new to, and are struggling a lot with watercolours and thought it could be great for exercise . IT IS :-) A great fun, and yes the paper works fine. By the way, I living in Italy and got it from Amazone.
Steve i love your video's so mutch, but do your recommend this book for a beginner. I have no experience with watercolor paint, but I really want to learn this. Is this book to diffucult for me?
Hmmmm, this book had a lot of mixed reviews on Amazon with regards to the paper (I don't own the book but I couldn't imagine it could hold "loads and loads" of water!) Nice painting btw!
Steve did you have a problem with barely trying to lift in this book and the paper coming up with it? I also tried some water and it spread out of the lines? The back of the paper buckled with little water? I just wondered if I got a bad one? I am asking you because you appear to be a believer, which makes me trust you more. Thanks
As you describe the problems, no, I didn't experience that, but sometimes it can be something simple that you may not be aware of. Its 90# paper so it will buckle a little. Mine flattened out pretty nicely after it dried but left a slight uneven surface. I would say thats normal. Sounds like the very common problem of using too much water. I know Kristy made it sound like that doesn't matter. Use as much water as you want, but in reality thats not true even with the very best paper available.
Hi Steve. I don't understand how I missed this video before. Anyway I've seen it now and I'll be sure to get this book as well. Actually, I logged in to mention the book I purchased today - Birdtopia by Daisy Fletcher -. This looks exciting and appears to depict real birds. For coloring of course. Paper seems as OK for watercolors as Johanna Basfords books, but I haven't tried it yet.
My son and I are just starting to play with watercolors after he showed an interest in arts last year, I saw these books and they look so fun but do you think if a young artist gets used to water painting in the lines that it will be hard to paint without using one of these books?
Awesome!! I've been wishing for a book like this for ages, because most of the times I want to paint, I'm too lazy to choose a design or the drawing part takes too long. haha I just hope they come to Brazil, though. Importing stuff here has become a nightmare.
Thank you for posting this review! After watching it I ordered Flowers book right away. Painting the sketches allows me to spend more time thinking about the shading and shadows of each flower instead of thinking about the whole picture. Being new to watercolor, this book helps me understand the subtleties, or more appropriately, the mind of watercolor!
This was so much fun to watch! I normally do digital artwork but I want to learn watercoloring so much. What type of watercolors would you recommend that would work well with this book for someone on a budget? I don't want to go too cheap but I don't need anything expensive until I'm past the learning curve.
I found you first several years ago and recognized right away what a talented artist you are, something I will never be. Then after retiring took up an interest again, after finding your videos, a couple months ago I found Kristi's videos. Today I found this video, and try to imagine how thrilled I was to find my 2 favorite artists in the same video! Then I'm wondering why it didn't show up in my you tube que sooner. Was shocked to find out it was made 6 years ago, but so great full to find it!
I remembered an earlier video on coloring books. I’m still learning to use watercolors, and I’m making progress, but sometimes just coming up with ideas is a challenge. I think this is a wonderful idea! Of course, I want to draw my own artwork, but this is such a great way to practice.
I just found your chanel. Ive also been looking for a book that can take watercolor. I was given a Joanna Basford book 5 years ago and have been hooked since. Ive been using colored pencils (which i never used before) and live them, but ive always been a painter. Thankyou so much for tour chanel. You are i formative AND interesting😊
I bet Kristy Rice is delighted with the video you made. It is a delightful celebration of her skilled and charming book, the hard work in making what is obviously a top quality product, and your charming painting. Thank you
you're always so helpful Steve :D I'm always watching your techniques closely! I have so much practicing to do. I'll have to look into one of these coloring books soon! 💜
Oh hey! :D Awesome to see you love watercolor too!
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Wonderful thank you. I've been saying for some time that the one thing most likely to kill the re-discovery of colouring books would be the paper. Big kudos to both Kristy and the publishers who got on board with this. It's on my 'must have' list. A great book to practice some of the lessons you have shared with us.
My pleasure.
Nice and informative interview Steve, plus it's a nice series of books that Kristy produced. We all love watercolor and I'm glad there is finally a great book for us!!! I like the idea of just painting without having to think about the subject, just pick up some colors and see what happens. A great tool. Thank you!
+Julie Montoya exactly, thanks Julie!
Thank you, Steve, for doing this review. I have had my eye on this book series for a few years and think I will pick it up after seeing how highly you rated the images and the paper quality.
Apart from not actually doing the initial drawing there appears to be plenty of lee-way for creative personal painting as well as building on water colour skills and techniques.... Thanks for the interview.
I really appreciate your thoughts on this book from a watercolorist who knows paints and paper so well. Thank you, now I’m going to jump in and practice too!
This was a wonderful way to introduce Kristy to your followers. I certainly will check her coloring books out as it is hard to find one with good water color paper. I love to do this between other water color projects, kind of empty my mind and it is so relaxing... You are still one of my favorite water color artists and hope to see more of your work soon! Thanks a bunch
Very kind thanks.
Woohoo, was hoping you'd mention this book! Btw, your voice and looks remind me so much of Rossi from Criminal Minds. Anyone else see it?
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Really enjoyed this video, Steve. I love how open you are to exploring things outside the "fine arts" area and sharing them with us. Your suggestion to use it as a way to practice techniques is a good one. Kristie's drawings are wonderfully whimsical and look like they would be fun to paint. Definitely going to check out her books and her sites. And thanks for not being an art snob!
Thanks for saying that Kristine. I'll get some flack from some of those snobs too even though this only the 2nd video I've ever done on coloring books. And you're right Kristy's drawings are wonderful. They have a loose sketchy feel which makes me want to paint them that way.
Oh lord, there goes my wishlist again lol. These are gorgeous books. Thank you for bringing them to our attention.
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Thank goodness some parents encourage their children . I grew up thinking paper was too precious. This is not good. I love kristys coloring books and your channel. Please keep up the good work in helping us create.
I recently purchased this book so I am thrilled to see you featuring it. As a matter of fact, it is this book that spurred on my interest in learning more about watercolor and it led me to seek out your channel. I am not yet really happy with what I have been able to do with the book but I'll just keep watching your tutorials till I get it right. Thanks so much!
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Never heard of these books! Great idea. I’ve been using Gesso to treat my pages before painting and it works pretty good.
My copy arrives today, and I can't wait. I've never done an adult coloring book, but I love the idea of using this to practice techniques and to warm up. Thanks!
+Susan Belmar you're gonna love it!
Beautiful! This is inspiring me to try watercolor.
Ok thanks!!!!! I will try to be even more gentle. Thanks for getting back to me and doing it so quickly. I look forward to learning all you feel led to share.
What a wonderful lesson. I always enjoy your mentoring and was delighted by your guest artist.
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Thank you for this Steve. I have not been at all interested in colouring books but having seen this I think I could learn a lot from one of her books and will now get one. My thing is making cards but I struggle with watercolouring. Thank you again xx
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Thank you very much for this video, I have not had a lot of luck with my other books, pages never dry flat. Thank you again😊
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I use this for dementia art therapy as well as color pencil coloring books!
I am so thankful that you put your supplies used in the description, because I want a good detail watercolor brush but don't know what to get. What do you recommend?
i like the coloring books, i dont draw very good, but i love to paint! great way to do a video! and that book - nice.
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I like your sketches - do a coloring book with your pen sketches, ok? good, I'll be looking for it. :) come on, pretty please? LOL there is money in them there pen sketches :) Others are doing it,,, just sayin,,
Awesome video Steve! I love my colouring books and i watercolour in a lot, very carefully! I would love to try one of these ones soon :-)
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Also I love your work and am inspiring to paint as good as you. Thanks for the great helps you give all of us minders
You're quite welcome!
I am waiting for this book to arrive in the mail. Cant wait!!
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I agree with Ma Baker, would love to see some of your pages.....I loved what you did! The books look amazing...thanks for sharing!
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That was worth waiting a whole day for. The books look really wonderful, I think they will be well worth to give you a little more confident to keep painting. Will they be available in the U.K ? Thank you for your enthusiasm, it really keeps me painting and hopefully improving.
They probably will, I don't know for sure. Another viewer said they were available in France. Thanks!
They've been available in the UK since they were available to pre-order - I think they released in January? They're on Amazon but they sell out a lot I think. On my wishlist!
The books are available at the bookdepository. They are 20% cheaper at the moment, and they send for free worldwide.
www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=painterly+days&search=Find+book
woohoo, that was so relaxing and entertaining! Looks like a wonderful book; now that you commented on the paper i feel even more convinced to purchase it. Thank you for doing another great video! Love your range of colourful mushrooms!
Thanks!
Hey Steve, I have a few questions for ya if you don't mind...the video is a little blurry to me so I'm not able to see any small detail. Can you tell me what you start the picture off using? I can't tell if it's a marker, a brush, a dip pen, ect, but it appears to have a brown handle/barrell. I'm curious to know what utensil it is though. Also, it appears that you have a pan pallet set to the right...can you also tell me what brand you're using? Even if it's just a self made pallet, I'd like to know which paint you're using. Lastly, which book from the Painterly set are you using in the video to paint the mushroom picture? I absolutely love mushrooms! Thanks a whole bunch Steve! Love your videos
Princeton Neptune #4 Quill - amzn.to/2dK78Ah
DaVinci Cosmotop Spin #6 Round - amzn.to/2dMk2sK
Mission Gold 24 Pan set - amzn.to/2eTbdyh
Painterly Days Book
Woodlands (featured) - amzn.to/28Ul33p
I'm going to try this. This will be great for me to practice.
Ok thanks Steve. I barely used any, but I did use a size 8 brush. I will keep at it, I just didn't want to miss my Amazon return date if you thought this one was defective. Blessings
As I mentioned in the video it does act a bit differently than many WC papers and takes some getting used to. For coloring books its about the best I've painted on. However, it still falls way short of high-grade artist paper like Arches.
Great review :-) I purchased two of this books just a few weeks a go, the Pattern one for a friend of mine, and the Woodland for my self. I'm new to, and are struggling a lot with watercolours and thought it could be great for exercise . IT IS :-) A great fun, and yes the paper works fine. By the way, I living in Italy and got it from Amazone.
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saw the interview video and immediately bought one of the books. thanks!
Enjoy!
It is helpful to watch you paint - would love to see the finished mushroom page. TFS!
Greetings!!! I like those, I would love to give those books a try!!! Enjoy your books!!!
Unrelated question, sorry. Which mic do you use to record UA-cam videos?
Rode Video Mic similar to this one. amzn.to/35MnpAA
Beautiful books!
Steve i love your video's so mutch, but do your recommend this book for a beginner. I have no experience with watercolor paint, but I really want to learn this. Is this book to diffucult for me?
Yes, its a very good way to get out paints and practice. Not really difficult since you just color however you want.
Hmmmm, this book had a lot of mixed reviews on Amazon with regards to the paper (I don't own the book but I couldn't imagine it could hold "loads and loads" of water!) Nice painting btw!
Its not like high grade wc paper but fine for coloring.
You are amazing and so inspiring!!!!!! 😊😊😊
YOU DO THE BEST VIDS, THANK YOU ! A GREAT HELP :)
Steve did you have a problem with barely trying to lift in this book and the paper coming up with it? I also tried some water and it spread out of the lines? The back of the paper buckled with little water? I just wondered if I got a bad one? I am asking you because you appear to be a believer, which makes me trust you more. Thanks
As you describe the problems, no, I didn't experience that, but sometimes it can be something simple that you may not be aware of. Its 90# paper so it will buckle a little. Mine flattened out pretty nicely after it dried but left a slight uneven surface. I would say thats normal. Sounds like the very common problem of using too much water. I know Kristy made it sound like that doesn't matter. Use as much water as you want, but in reality thats not true even with the very best paper available.
Hi Steve. I don't understand how I missed this video before. Anyway I've seen it now and I'll be sure to get this book as well.
Actually, I logged in to mention the book I purchased today - Birdtopia by Daisy Fletcher -. This looks exciting and appears to depict real birds. For coloring of course. Paper seems as OK for watercolors as Johanna Basfords books, but I haven't tried it yet.
I've seen it once or twice. Seems like a cool book.
I love your cover photo on your youtube channel, I love it! Congrats.
Thanks!
Love her books
I must own these! Thanks for sharing! Off to Amazon....
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Great video Steve! Gonna get two of those for my sisters.
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My son and I are just starting to play with watercolors after he showed an interest in arts last year, I saw these books and they look so fun but do you think if a young artist gets used to water painting in the lines that it will be hard to paint without using one of these books?
No, not at all. It hones a proficiency with handling the medium without first worrying about drawing.
Well, I'm sold lol. :)
Great video.
Wow I need try this new watercolor
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UK Book Depository has them postage free which is very handy for Australians who pay a lot for postage. Great prices too.
Great video.
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can you use watercolor pencils in these books?
Sure can!
That really showed your skills. Lovely, which paints did you use, pretty sure you demod them. Take care and as ever thanks
Yes, the Mijello Mission Gold Pan set I reviewed earlier this year. Lovely paints.
+The Mind of Watercolor that's it. Thanks for replying. Have a good weekend.
Strange question, does anyone know where he got his paint bucket please? The green and orange one.
Its this one. amzn.to/2pWQr7j
Interesting!
Awesome!! I've been wishing for a book like this for ages, because most of the times I want to paint, I'm too lazy to choose a design or the drawing part takes too long. haha I just hope they come to Brazil, though. Importing stuff here has become a nightmare.
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It's available on Amazon BR! :D Shout out to my fellow Brazilian minders! It's R$77.24, free shipping. ;)
I follow Kristy on utube & she is fabulous. Also follow Steve on utube & he is fabulous teacher & artist. So awesome to see them together
How do I obtain the paper used 4 my own works?
Beautiful
This video was awesome !!
+nancy marques thanks!
Thank you for posting this review! After watching it I ordered Flowers book right away. Painting the sketches allows me to spend more time thinking about the shading and shadows of each flower instead of thinking about the whole picture. Being new to watercolor, this book helps me understand the subtleties, or more appropriately, the mind of watercolor!
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hi! nice video. can you tell me please the brand of your watercolors?
In this book I'm using Mijello Mission Gold Pan colors. amzn.to/28SVcGg
Very nice!
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i wonder cant you use gouache in any the adult booksl
Sure can!
This was so much fun to watch! I normally do digital artwork but I want to learn watercoloring so much. What type of watercolors would you recommend that would work well with this book for someone on a budget? I don't want to go too cheap but I don't need anything expensive until I'm past the learning curve.
Winsor Newton Cotman colors are a good but less expensive set to start with. Another would be Koi.
Thanks for responding! Can't wait til your next video :)
Love it!
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I love the idea of a "watercolor" coloring book, made with actual watercolor paper, but I don't like these super busy illustrations.
hi that a beautyful book for painting and relaxing thanks for show as ♡ lg Ellen
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thamkyou
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