How To Pick the Right Size Sketchbook for your Art Journal

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17 күн бұрын

What size of sketchbook should you choose for your watercolor artjournal?
Watch for some tips and questions on how to choose one!
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Strathmore 48 Sheet Watercolor Art Journal, 8.5 by 5.5", 5.5"x8.5", 24 , White a.co/d/3VaMLPA
Derwent Line Makers - Sepia Set of 3 Pens (Nibs 0.1mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm) (2305561) a.co/d/bANGrlT
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Uni-ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen - White - Pack of 3 a.co/d/16rD2J9
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SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack a.co/d/jiZrRuq
Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Special Black Ink 60ml for Dip Pen, Calligraphy, Lettering, Illustration, Drawing, Inking Art, Cartooning, Professional Quality, Made in Japan a.co/d/8Q1Gnfp
Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder(T-40) + Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen 10 Nibs(PG-6C-C-K) x2 Set a.co/d/8Pcni2E
Westcott 10561 Acrylic Clear Ruler, 6 in a.co/d/7F9PMJm
Derwent Inktense Paint 12 Pan Palette #1 a.co/d/b34KES0
Rohrer&Klingner Ink sketchINK,Thea' 50ml a.co/d/97Aj1ck
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@toddroberts142 15 күн бұрын

Wow...I really appreciate what you show here on your nature diaries. I am totally blown away with the amount of sketches, drawings and paintings that you have created. I hope everyone is encouraged by this video, super practical tips on how to chose the right sketch books. Excellent job!

@mynaturediaries4402 15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your support 😊!

@biteyfloofmomma7279 13 күн бұрын

I’m so excited I found your channel! I’ve been wanting to do this for years and was too intimidated to start. I’m having back surgery next month, so next year when I’m getting around just fine I’ll be starting my nature journal ❤ Until then I’m going to be living for your videos!!!Thank you so much for all the information you provide. You’re my new favorite channel!

@mynaturediaries4402 13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope your surgery goes well too🙏 Feel free to capture some photos now if you feel like journaling after your recovery…it still counts to journal by photos. Hope you enjoy making your beautiful art! 😊

@karenhoulding7038 13 күн бұрын

Fantastic tips and questions to ask ourselves! I can't say which is my favorite size, though -- they all have a purpose for different activities. I received a gift of a small 2" x 3" that I carry on my daily nature walks to capture just 1 plant that caught my eye that day, and that has turned out to be such a wonderful journal! There's no pressure to complete a big page or fear of the blank page. Most of my nature journaling is done in a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" mixed media sketchbook which fits great in my journal kit bag, so I would say medium size is my most commonly used. Thanks for sharing!

@mynaturediaries4402 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! Yes, those small and medium sketchbooks are my favorite to carry around AND for actually finishing. Thanks for sharing your favorites! 😊

@holliexenahitchcock 14 күн бұрын

You believe you’re the ONLY one contemplating something…and then another artist makes a video about it😂 and then you remember that no matter how solitary you feel, as an artist, you are indeed NOT alone!🤣🙏🏽

@mynaturediaries4402 14 күн бұрын

That’s true! So many amazing creative people are in this world…thanks for watching! 😀

@ChantelleArts 10 күн бұрын

fantastic video, watched and enjoyed till the end ☺☺

@mynaturediaries4402 10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!! 😊❤️

@dustinmyeye-trin 15 күн бұрын

Your page layouts are beautiful! Nice work!

@mynaturediaries4402 15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊!

@deborahmeyers551 13 күн бұрын

Your sketches are beautiful I love A5 size sketchbooks because they suite all situations for me outside I hug mine close to sketch inside it's used on my desk also I love to put my yoga mat down and sketch in the living room this has a childish effect on my sketches and loosens up my artwork too thank you for sharing this video with really useful information hints and tips 😊

@mynaturediaries4402 13 күн бұрын

@@deborahmeyers551 Thank you! Keeping a sketchbook close is a great way to draw often…thanks so much for sharing your thoughts 😊!

@andreatorraca8755 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful

@mynaturediaries4402 15 күн бұрын

@@andreatorraca8755 Thanks so much 😊❤️

@jacquelinestewart3157 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on sketch book size. Your work is lovely.

@mynaturediaries4402 14 күн бұрын

Thanks so much nd for watching 😄!

@annejameson3425 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful drawings and paintings!

@mynaturediaries4402 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😊🌸

@larysacherner312 13 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the video, it's very insightful 🌷

@mynaturediaries4402 13 күн бұрын

@@larysacherner312 Glad if it was helpful in any way…Thanks so much for watching!!

@agnespeterse2529 12 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@mynaturediaries4402 12 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊!!

@agnespeterse2529 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was great fun to watch 😊 and I realy enjoyed this. I think all sizes have there benefits. Just like you mentioned. I do love to work on the medium size sketchbook the most. Working on the big size I feel somewhat lost. 😅

@mynaturediaries4402 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your favorite size sketchbook…feels like the medium sized sketchbooks seem to be the most accessible size for many journalers…thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😄

@rajeevvarma7946 11 күн бұрын

I love your videos even though I only ever draw medical figures. My wife likes to paint and sketch and your videos inspired us to start a channel a month ago!

@mynaturediaries4402 11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much and so glad you are both making art AND have a new channel…best wishes for your success with it! 😊

@rajeevvarma7946 11 күн бұрын

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@rajeevvarma7946 11 күн бұрын

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@sararamer-dean7846 15 күн бұрын

I am tending to like smaller 5 by 5 inch sketchbooks right now. It seems easier to complete a small drawing or painting. I always enjoy seeing your art and books!

@mynaturediaries4402 15 күн бұрын

Yes, those small sketchbooks always seem easier to fill…Thanks so much for watching and sharing 😊!

@ladyflimflam 15 күн бұрын

I use a 7x10 mixed media spiral sketchbook for the most part. I sometimes make an accordion fold watercolor sketchbook if i’m wanting to do wetter, looser work. Those i make out of 9x12 pads so they end up being 6x9. I make those accordion folded so i can work with two or more continuous panels.

@mynaturediaries4402 15 күн бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing and watching 😊!