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The gesso is clear. So you are seeing the color in the paper through the clear gesso on the back. It appeared to protect the page behind, but since you stopped I can't say for sure. I have to wonder if it also would have prevented excessive warping. The issue with any of these is that watercolor is designed to soak into the paper, that is how it creates all of the effects it does. Watercolor paper is sized, which controls the absorption, but it doesn't stop it. By sealing the surface, the watercolor simply sits on top in a puddle until it dries.. you can't drop in color, get transitions, highlights, shading, blooms, etc. If all you wish to do is lay a flat layer of color down, and don't mind the texture under your pencils I guess it works, but in that case why use waterbased mediums at all and not just go for a marker?

I find the really fine liners good in the mini johanna basford books

Beautiful pages 💗💜💗

Hey beautiful!! Thank you so much for all your kind words!!! Your pages are SO pretty! I am completely blown away by your sea horses!!! WOW! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous colorings ❤

Thank you for all your videos- I am enjoying your work very much. If you have a chance would you be able to do a flip of the Small Adventures book- I could not find one. Thank you

Beautiful pages always Jody, love your coloring style. I am hoping you are also enjoying your summer. Rita Berman is my favorite.

I just wanted to let you know how valuable this series is… over the last few months I keep coming back to these videos to see how to colour various gems. Today I wanted to colour citrine or orange topaz, so I used the technique from this video but adjusted the colours slightly. Thanks Jody!

Wonderful coloring and those are great books to.

Great pages. Looks as though you had fun xx

Hi Jody!! That little sea horse is so sweet!!! I really like your Rita Berman pagex2!!! How fun!! Love your giraffe too!! Your sea of Colors is so funny! I love this very much…i really love your tarot pages!!! They are so fun! And your scribbles pages are so funnnn!! I love these!! His big ol eyes are so expressive!! Really a super job this month! As always I enjoy your pages and wish you all the best for this next month!

Hi, thank you for sharing your lovely pages, the colour palette worked well for your Sea of colors jar page 🥰

Hi Jody very sweet seahorse. Happy you found your under the sea book Rita Berman 😊 enjoy our buddy colours too. Beautiful pages❤️

Very Beautiful Coloring Pages

Good morning Jody. You have completed a great variety of pages. Enjoyed yours and your buddies. Looking forward to your July works. Hope your gardening chores is a stress free event for you. 🐝 🌸 🎃 Dailey baby steps! 😊 thanks for sharing your fun pages and craft.

Beautiful finishes Jody! Always so gorgeous! ❤

Loved all of your beautiful pictures!!! Thank you for sharing!!

Lovely pages Jody, you’ve had a busy month!

Beautiful colouring! I love your Rita Berman pages and still super impressed with your pearls!

Good Morning, Jody! Love, Love, Love all of Your Finished Pictures, they All are Absolutely Beautiful! I'm looking forward to Our Next Buddy Color! Have a Wonderful Day, Happy Gardening and Coloring!🥰💜💜🫶🏻🤗

Hi Jodie beautiful colouring in.. the last couple of weeks has been quite cold for myself in North tropical QLD this weekend it’s been above temperature for winter as last week it was drizzling all week with cold wind coming from the South Pole it’s quite humid tonight I’m in summer 🌺 pjs for bed.. ❤❤😊😊xxx

Hi Jody! Beatiful colorings as usual! I will message you on intagram for our buddy color for July 😎

You’re doing great Jody! So sorry again to hear of your loss. Life can be a challenge, for sure! Take all the time you need to adjust. Hope you have a wonderful summer. 🩷💛🩵💜

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Sending hugs my thoughts are with you ❤

Love the backgrounds ❤

So cute 😍 ❤

I have all those books apart from Mouse Guard, I'm absolutely gutted that I never managed to get a copy 😢. I collect all of Lulu Mayo's colouring books and recently got her new one, A Million Puppies which is adorable. Your garden is lovely 😍

I'm very Sorry for your Loss Your in my Prayers and Thoughts ❤

Thoughts are with you. Remember the good times. Enjoy your lovely garden... thank you for sharing.

Hi Jody! It's great that you are taking time with your family. 🤗 Your garden looks beautiful!

Jodi your garden is so beautiful.

What great progress on your books it gives me hope that I too can get there. Loved the shots of your garden it just beautiful! I’m very sorry for your losses please remember to take time for yourself🤗

Hi Jodi im so happy to hear you are doing well in this difficult time, i love your quarterly updates and i always watch them !! I wish i was as organized as you are !!! I used to participate in one book July when my main craft was journaling but now that im into coloring books it sounds a little harsh since i have way too many books. Look forward to your one book july update in the future !! Enjoy your summer. Sending you hugs from sunny california ❤

Jody, “All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost:the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. Not all those who wander are lost” JRR Tolkien. May you find some relief from those who have gone onto their new paths. I also hope you and your mom will find a new bond. All your coloring pages look wonderful! I would be happy to do the LuLu Mayo book for sure. Thanks for the update and Peace to you!

I'm so sorry to hear about your recent bereavements Jody. It sounds like you have a great support system in your family and I hope you enjoy your time together this summer. I'm impressed with the work that you and your mum have been doing in the garden. It's looking great! I'll definitely be checking out your Lulu Mayo related content as I really like her illustrations but struggle with the paper!

Hi Jody, I agree.. coloring is great therapy ❤ I have Mouseguard and The Ink House and would like to participate in a color along.

Oh Jodi I am so sorry to hear. I'm sending love and hugs to you and your family. ❤

Good morning Jody. Sending love and hugs to you and your family. So many life adjustments for you. 😢 your plans sound like a great start to your summer. Enjoy your garden, family, friends and down time. I wish for YOU a creative and colorful week. ❤

Good Morning, Jody! Sending Love, Hugs and Blessings to You and Your Family. Your garden looks absolutely Beautiful and full, enjoy your time spent outside with your mom. I have the Sea of Colors on my finish list, too! I'm down to 20 pages, if You want to Buddy Color with me, I'm here! Enjoy Your Family's Visit and Have a Wonderful Day! 💜💜🫶🏻🥰😘

Hi, are there replacement nibs apart from the reversible one?

Sending all my love, hugs and positivity your way my lovely. I have a few of the books you wish to finish so I'm more than happy to Buddy Colour with you (I don't have the Peter Rabbit Book). Best Wishes to your Mum and I hope you have a wonderful visit with family xxx❤😊

Wishing you all best Jody, have a great summer and enjoy that family time ❤

Hugs hugs and more hugs to you and yours my dear Jodie. Blesssings

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Very nice. It does look like a slow process. I do like how it turns out for the backgrounds. Thanks for the video.😊

Fun and informative video. Love the geography lesson! 💕💕

Hi Jody great video . Fun learning about the different countries 😊💜

Always interesting to learn about the different countries. Evidently my geography was woefully inadequate😂

Good morning Jody. A lot of fun and interesting facts on these countries. Geography is not my strong suit. I enjoy your map at the end to see where some of these countries are. Thanks for your diligence in locating these facts. 😊