How to Really Observe 🎨 Ink and Watercolors Sketchbook Journal Tutorial

Hi everyone, today I'm sharing with you a my day at home sketching a bottle of maple syrup and brown sugar ham. Please watch the video until the end for my full process composing this sketchbook page using pen and watercolors.
🎨 Materials I used:
- Sailor's fude fountain pen
- Noodler's Brown 41 Ink (to fill the fountain pen)
- Mungyo watercolors
- Etchr Mix-Media A4 size Landscape Sketchbook
- Holbein Water Brush (large tip)
- Holbein water brush (medium tip)
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[@michalnanny1098]

The painted surface of the ham looks so real! Great job using wet-on-wet here!

[@R_H21]

The ham looks great!! Dudu 😊 so funny that he likes to sleep in that cardboard bowl. ❤ the sketch of him.

[@joankazanowski461]

Thank you for sharing important information, like the color mix , even the time wait between layers. I find myself relaxing as I watch and try your videos, it’s as if you've got my back, I’m not left floundering, and my skill level is what it is, it’s ok with you. I think you’re a kind caring teacher.❤️

[@carmenzaldivar4393]

Thanks for explaining so clearly the colors and especially the difference on wet in wet and moist then color

[@etta0840]

You make the drawing part look so easy and yet I struggle só! Love your work!❤

[@joanreeves3788]

Thanks Becky! I enjoy watching your videos. I always learn something new. You are so sweet! Joan from Oregon

[@suzanneboily5224]

You do great works love it

[@luizdelsoto]

This fude nib ✒️ 😃 Sailor is the best. Interesting tutorial, beautiful colors.

[@sarahb.6475]

I hope your cat is safe when he goes out at night. So many things out there can be dangerous to a little kitty. But i know they enjoy going out too.

[@thelavenderlatch]

Becky, you made your ham look taster than the real life ham ! This was fun, thank you.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks for showing the process of your beautiful sketches! I am using the Sailor Fude 45 degree and it’s great to write in my journal as well. Thanks for the recommendation! 😊

[@mondschlaferin1060]

Beautiful 👍🥰

[@Ty_The_Bonsai_Guy]

Cute kitty. Love your art. Ty from Ohio.

[@frederikkenielsen1233]

As always so beautiful

[@thebellaluna]

Thanks also for talking us thru your process too! Wonderful job! :)

[@nicholaswallace1869]

It's amazing how you make everyday objects look so beautiful ❤

[@sylviastoler6598]

😊😊

[@lilybay1]

How do you get the symmetry of the glass jar so easily. I’m at the stage of dropping vertical lines (center and sides) to be sure I have symmetrical shaping.

[@BeckyCao]

It takes practice, and you are on the right track. After some time, you could be able to form mental images of those vertical lines without the need to use a pencil. If you are just beginning, pencil is very helpful in your learning journey. :)

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Your sketches are always wonderful. Thanks for showing how it's done!

[@AnnapolisGirly]

I love that you recommended a nice palette and not too expensive for beginners. Your work is awesome!

[@tamarajanerikiti91]

Thanks for sharing your talents. I enjoy watching you paint these everyday items and the colours you mix.

[@chiarasola826]

Your videos are so sweet 😊 it's very relaxing and nice watching them✨

[@susancook1617]

Great video, thank you for sharing 😊

[@juliec.]

Love them all. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lynnbradley6731]

I really enjoy your sketching videos. What brand is your phone holder?

[@BeckyCao]

It's the Avantree brand from Amazon. Unfortunately, it's been out of stock for a long time.

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Beautiful sketches on a rainy affernoon. The whole thing makes me feel cozy! Thank you so much!

[@mariannegrande7455]

I’ve just subscribed to your page. Love your work and I’m loving your technique. Hoping some of your teachings will help to make me a much better artist…I’m so glad I found you. ❤

[@jucatov64]

Amazing video, looking forward to learning more about it.

[@finley624]

Great video, I’m just learning to add contrast and this was a good demonstration

[@Justme_247]

Thinking of pancakes and slices of fried ham.😊❤

[@rayvirgoe7231]

You are simply amazing, girl. So easy yet so colorful and properly toned. 😊

[@slane_design]

DuDu is always a sweet subject! beautiful art Becky!

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

I can imagine how that tastes

[@FranOnTheEdge]

Yummy ham!

[@niksiever3135]

Dudu is adorable!❤

[@theworldofblardalough2546]

Wonderful

[@Queenie145]

Thanks!

[@BeckyCao]

Thank you! ☺💗