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Travel sketchbooks: The biggest lessons I’ve learnt
Sketching while traveling can be both pure joy and equally stressful. I have a tough time deciding what to draw, and how much to draw in my sketchbooks. Trying to strike the right balance between drawing everything I see and not drawing at all, spending time with my family, and being in the moment is not easy. Over the years I have done a bit of everything, not drawn at all, and felt guilty or spent my whole time drawing and not spending enough time with family or friends and felt guilty. So in this video, I wanted to share a few tips that I've learnt over the years, on how to enjoy drawing while travelling as an artist without having full-on FOMO.
✨Art supplies used or mentioned✨
Royal Talens Art Creation sketchbook: www.jacksonsart.com/royal-talens-art-creation-hardback-sketchbook-13x21cm-black?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=ef8446f35513a8d6aa2308357a268a7e
Turner acrylic gouache: www.jacksonsart.com/turner-acrylic-gouache?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=ef8446f35513a8d6aa2308357a268a7e
Holbein colour pencils: www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-artists-pencil?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=ef8446f35513a8d6aa2308357a268a7e
Tombow brush pens: www.jacksonsart.com/tombow-dual-tip-blendable-brush-penswww.jacksonsart.com/holbein-artists-pencil?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=ef8446f35513a8d6aa2308357a268a7e
Carandache Neo colour II pastels: www.jacksonsart.com/caran-dache-neocolor-ii-artists-watercolour-crayons?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=ef8446f35513a8d6aa2308357a268a7e
✨Social media links✨
Instagram: justnoey
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@parularorastudio
Threads: www.threads.net/@justnoey
My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/justnoey/
🎵 Music: Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/gp8zbp
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#sketchbook #creativeprocess #travelling #travelart
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  • @janegrew9485
    @janegrew9485 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello. Where are you? Your art and videos are beautiful.

  • @ronileef8279
    @ronileef8279 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely!!

  • @frog5271
    @frog5271 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i love choosing keeping! i just got the 1940s set for christmas and im watching lots of videos about gansai to learn how to use it! i love your paintings of bugs!!!

  • @DaraHerring
    @DaraHerring 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've never done swatching to this extent, and I'm realizing that it could be why I've never really dug into using some of my materials. It's a slow Sunday for me, so I think that's exactly what I'm going to do today, as I prep for making my own favorite art supplies of 2024 video. it'll get me thinking about some of the supplies I may want to dig into in 2025, that are sitting here in my very own house!!! Love this idea of creating swatch cards outside of my sketchbooks.

  • @artbyty
    @artbyty หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing thoughts and inspiring sketches. So beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration for my next trip abroad!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks and glad to hear that!!

  • @amychin9071
    @amychin9071 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I visited Museum of the Home in July and absolutely loved it! On my visit not all parts were open so I'm definitely going back again.

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh how lovely. It’s definitely worth many visits!

  • @suzannestevens8257
    @suzannestevens8257 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So colourful and unique! Beautiful!

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @JMFP-fe3mf
    @JMFP-fe3mf หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is beautifully made ❤

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! ☺️

  • @Airbugg
    @Airbugg หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is that fluorescent neon green paint you are using? It's beautiful!

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the Neon yellow Gouache paint from Turner.

  • @DwarfDragonwulf
    @DwarfDragonwulf หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I just had an idea for the cover of my sketchbook. I know a song with a line that goes "I'll see what I see when I see it" to remind myself that I can't do everything at once.

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a fabulous line! 👌🏽

  • @Janartable
    @Janartable 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you published your journals I would buy them. Your work is just so bright and happy. I want to grab my paintbrush! Thank you for sharing. :)

    • @parularora
      @parularora 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh thank you!! ☺️

  • @lukhenkens1843
    @lukhenkens1843 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re very right! USketching while travelling needs reduction to a minimum of your material and ambition. Thanks for sharing. You brighten my day.

    • @parularora
      @parularora 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I appreciate it! ☺️

  • @jessicathompson1456
    @jessicathompson1456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PS I love this video. It’s direct simplicity and the wisdom of being ok w some time away on your vacation, as that’s one of the things that drives you and that makes a vacation what it is for you. IN ADDITION TO BEING W YOUR FAMILY! because I think when you have a bit of time to yourself to get those parts of you taken care of, you’re them more present w your family and can devote all of yourself during the times you’re with them, undivided! 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yesss that realisation took a while to come.

  • @jessicathompson1456
    @jessicathompson1456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe it’s just me but having a sketchbook has made me way over focus on all the details I used to overlook. Like your sand, falling from your hands, I cannot go anywhere now and see just the largest details, the focal points. I can’t unsee the feathers and insects, the tree bark and the fading paint on old vehicles. I can’t miss the old layers of paint on parking lots and street corners. I hear birds and sirens and shop doors opening and closing. I feel the sunshine as it fades on winter days and summer days alike. And I smell vanilla and cinnamon, horses, soil and barnwood. I smell the creosote of Al all the railroad tracks and imagine the old rail cars being moved around by the up and down motion of arms and backs in olden days of laying track across the countryside. Nothing is ever going to be the same. Memories involve all the senses and it takes more time to travel than it ever used to. ❤️🦋

    • @parularora
      @parularora หลายเดือนก่อน

      So so true!! I love everything about this. Having a sketchbook gives us an extra pair of eyes.

  • @keshnadonia
    @keshnadonia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Waiting for the next drop

    • @parularora
      @parularora 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh yess! Soon hopefully! 🤞🏽

  • @ashleyvanart
    @ashleyvanart 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your style!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ✌🏽✌🏽☺️

  • @stephaniealcazar7417
    @stephaniealcazar7417 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspiring, vibrant and fun!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🫶🏽 thanks!

  • @SN-sz7kw
    @SN-sz7kw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Amazing editing & narration. Thank you. You’ve inspired me. 😊

    • @parularora
      @parularora 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I really appreciate it! 🫶🏽

  • @marenearnold6697
    @marenearnold6697 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your commentary with it!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @rebeccarecco8777
    @rebeccarecco8777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this so much! I, too, struggle to find time to sketch but I like the idea of making it a "vacation within a vacation." I'm going to do this!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @marenearnold6697
    @marenearnold6697 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a cute idea!! Will definitely do this when I start the next one

    • @parularora
      @parularora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fab!! Please tag me on IG as I’d love to see what you create! 👍🏽☺️

  • @christineykim
    @christineykim 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve brought my art supplies on so many trips and so many times just brought them back home without using them. Seeing you having kids and making it happen helps me see that it is possible. I will find my holiday within the holiday next time. I love your work!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh thank you. Trust me, I’ve done that a lot of times too. I just feel it’s ok not to draw if we don’t get the chance. We sometimes put too much pressure on ourselves and the trip. Glad the video gave you some ideas. ☺️🫶🏽

  • @Umanixi
    @Umanixi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just recently used some birthday money to buy myself a primary color gouache set!! I'm so excited to try and use it for an art piece. Thank you for making this video, i learned a lot about how versatile this medium really is. I hope my attempts go well. ^^ ❤️

    • @parularora
      @parularora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh happy birthday! I hope you enjoy gouache as much as I do. Glad the video helped! ☺️

  • @genevieveboulianne1649
    @genevieveboulianne1649 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the photography of your video is extraordinary, and clearly what you say resonates with me as perfectionism, ans letting go of it. Your art is beautiful, I will be watching all of your videos. I have a question : I bought some art supplies, I’m all set to start a sketchbook, I’ve been for at least a month. I’m a creative person, but not a artist. I’m blocked and can’t seem to be able to start. I’m afraid I won’t like what will come out of it, that I won’t find it beautiful. What should I do to get unstuck? Thank you so much for you input. geneviève

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh thanks for your lovely message. I can totally relate to getting stuck and not knowing how to start. I’ve made a video of how I trick myself into starting a new sketchbook. Have a look at that. Also I usually keep a board on Pinterest with ideas of what I might want to draw if I am not feeling inspired. Or why not go on a drawing date to a cafe and people watch and draw. You can do it on your own or with a fellow artist. Summer is a great time for that. And finally if you are interested in drawing people why not try a life drawing class. Find one near you or there are loads online that you can join. I hope this helps.

  • @monkeewrench222
    @monkeewrench222 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the way you curate your videos, the editing and how you capture footage and weave in your artwork is incredible. Look forward to your future videos ❤

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

  • @hellosammowbray
    @hellosammowbray 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a wonderful idea and something that I’m going to do whenever I start a new sketchbook. I just uploaded a short showing my first attempt and I’ve included that I got the idea from your lovely channel. 🙂

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed the video and my idea. And thanks for sharing and spreading the word.

  • @sebnemsimsek
    @sebnemsimsek 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate all your thoughts and I am thankful to youtube to suggest this beautiful video before my trip to abroad. Thank you 🩷

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @eveintheclouds
    @eveintheclouds 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was such an inspiring video to watch, it actually made me tear up a little! I loved listening to your journey and what you discovered about your art style and what makes you happy. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. :)

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

  • @Janartable
    @Janartable 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What type of gouache is it in the round pans?

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are Holbein pan traditional gouache. But I think they are called Opaque watercolours on the packaging.

  • @teresasaynerart
    @teresasaynerart 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this video and completely get what you are saying. I spent so long thinking that my sketchbook needed to be perfect that it stopped me creating. Now I just use it and what I create, it what I create. I can refine and assess later, the important part is to just get on with it.

    • @parularora
      @parularora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @meganmaking
    @meganmaking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I instantly followed you when the video ended! ❤ Your artwork is beautiful and the videography was cinematic. I am leaving feeling very inspired and somewhat nostalgic 🌟 thanks for sharing

    • @parularora
      @parularora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @suzanneboily5224
    @suzanneboily5224 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work thanks for sharing

    • @parularora
      @parularora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot! ☺️

  • @Mariefth
    @Mariefth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Because of you ❤❤ you convince me to try gouache

    • @parularora
      @parularora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww and did you like it??

    • @Mariefth
      @Mariefth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@parularora im used to watercolor i need to practice

    • @parularora
      @parularora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh it is quite different from watercolours. I’m sure you’ll enjoy and find a way to use it your work. ☺️

  • @akemivids
    @akemivids 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely video and great advice! I have never documented my trips in my sketchbook before. I only wished to, and didn't know where to begin, and I was intimidated by the commitment. So instead, I'd just travel as usual and return to drawing when my trip was over. I will be travelling again soon and I really wish to start my first ever travel sketchbook and feeling uneasy, this video has given me a new perspective and now I'm very excited!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww it’s never too late to start. I’m glad this video gave you ideas of how you could incorporate your art with your travels. Have a fab time!

  • @SandyGaskettArt
    @SandyGaskettArt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just came across you on tiktok and saw you have youtube, immediately came over to see what long play info you have on gouache! Already surprised to hear I could buy gouache sticks! ❤️ 😊

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant! Glad you found it helpful! ☺️🙌🏽

  • @fabd8067
    @fabd8067 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve only just recently discovered you & subscribed! I’m enjoying going through all your videos - you have a lovely calming manner about you & I LOVE seeing your cheerfully quirky & colorful pieces of art! I wish I could do this… 😻🎨🙌🏼🖼️🩷💚🩵🧡

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww thanks a lot and I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos. ☺️🫶🏽

  • @fabd8067
    @fabd8067 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely LOVED your quirky rendition/painting of the museum chair, especially with the use of those pops of neon orange coloured paint!! 😻🎨🤩🩷🪑🧡

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thanks a lot. It’s fun to reinterpret things in your own pov. ☺️

  • @kathyhackney7950
    @kathyhackney7950 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats how i feel about acrylic gouache ❤. I just love the opacity but also that i can layer without mixing and blending other layers❤

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree! What a great and underrated art material.

  • @hellosammowbray
    @hellosammowbray 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found your channel last week and binge watched it. Your videos are lovely! I hope you make more. 🩷

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww thank you. I have a few work commitments that I need to wrap up and then it’s back to making a lot of new videos. I have so many videos in the making. I can’t wait to share them with everyone. ☺️

    • @hellosammowbray
      @hellosammowbray 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@parularora Lovely! Look forward to seeing them. 🙂

  • @fabd8067
    @fabd8067 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your whimsical style is adorable! 🩷🩵💛💚

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh thanks a lot!

  • @pingupen.studio
    @pingupen.studio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love everything about your channel and you =D Why it is so long you did a video? will you go on? I binge watched them all yet ^^<3 thank you

    • @parularora
      @parularora 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thank you for your kind words and I really glad to hear that you have been enjoying my videos. I am definitely going to be making more. A few shows / other work commitments means that the videos had to take a back seat. But I’ll be sharing more soon. Thanks

  • @marmyyetter5674
    @marmyyetter5674 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! ☺️

  • @cai_nwa_ogu
    @cai_nwa_ogu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please publish your sketchbook!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww hahaha thanks! I guess at some point I’d like to publish a compilation of my sketchbooks. ☺️

    • @cai_nwa_ogu
      @cai_nwa_ogu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@parularora Please do! Do you have additional content or patreon membership coming?

  • @pamsgreen220
    @pamsgreen220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing talent! Thank you for the inspiration 😍

    • @parularora
      @parularora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I am glad you liked it. 🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @ednaluck
    @ednaluck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im obsessssed with this!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

  • @beuvelain
    @beuvelain 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful video and artwork inside the sketchbook. I love the neon red color. Which brand and color is that?

    • @parularora
      @parularora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot. I use a few different neon brands. For gouache it’s Holbein and Turner. For Japanese gansai it’s Choosing Keeping.

  • @gonecoastalfl
    @gonecoastalfl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful...your video editing skills are amazing as well. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    • @parularora
      @parularora 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much 😊

  • @carollutton3340
    @carollutton3340 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the name of the paint set you show with the round pans? Is it gouache? You don’t list it in the description of paint used. I’m always looking for a set of gouache in pans I don’t want to carry tubes. Thanks

    • @parularora
      @parularora 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they are pan gouache. They are Holbein and are called opaque watercolours. The reason why I haven’t listed it is because I bought mine from a seller on eBay from Japan as they aren’t available in the UK. There are also Carandache pan gouache that are more easily available but the pigment quality of Holbein ones are much better.

  • @MelodyMiroir
    @MelodyMiroir 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I’ve realized tonight that gouache is my medium. I like to use it loose and with a lot of water. I have limited belief about gouache. Like real artist only paint big, on canvas, and with acrylic. Thanks to your video, I realized I am an artist too. Even if gouache is my medium ❤

    • @parularora
      @parularora 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhh I wouldn’t diss gouache like that. It can stand against any medium and shine through. I do agree it’s a very underrated medium but people are really warming up to it. I am glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @bevberthoty
    @bevberthoty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! You make the most relaxing, inspiring, informative videos!

    • @parularora
      @parularora 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💛💛💛