Oooo, I would absolutely love to see the "Sketchy" sketchbook! I'm sure there are all sorts of tips, notes and such in there that would help us. I hate that we are our own worst critics! That frog, and several other paintings in there looked great to me, but you disliked them. The dragon, etc. If I were that good, Denise... I'd probably never put down my brush. You are SO good. I wish you could see your artwork the way we see it, but I guess we are all like that. Thank you so much for being you, and sharing what you do and learn with us. You really are a treasure! Love from Kansas. 🌻
I swear if you turned the sketchbooks into actual books, they would fly off the shelf. I would love to just look through the details of these and read just a little explanation next to some of them of what the animal actually is, and what water colours you used and how you went about it these are all incredible. I literally couldn’t see the ones that you weren’t happy aboutwhat you were talking about, but an artist can always see when things off in their own work
I think you should share your sketchy sketchbook. Many beginner artists see all these beautiful sketchbooks with well finished paintings and they think that that’s how a sketchbook should look like. A more messed up sketchbook would help drive the point through that a sketchbook is meant to be experimental, not finished.
I'd love to see the sketchy sketchbook, I really enjoy seeing other artists sketchier stuff and seeing how they think things through, it's super inspiring!
I used to be opposed to multiple sketchbooks at the same time because it felt important that everything be ordered chronologically, but eventually I wanted to have drawing paper and watercolor paper and now I like having a variety of sizes to pick from. I think at first I needed to prove to myself that I could finish a sketchbook but now I'm more flexible on it which is more fun. Also - crested screamer!!! ahhhh! best animal name ever! I'm somewhat frightened by surprisingly large birds
I totally hear you! I thought I'd never finish anything if I juggled more than one at a time. It's been the opposite for me, which is great 🥰 And birds have the best names. I think it is very wise to have a health respect of the dinosaur kin that still walk the plant 😆💜
Hullo Denise, I remember when a sketchbook was for working out problems and trying new techniques. I even used one for swatching different brands of watercolor paints! I enjoyed seeing so many different ideas that you worked out, Thanks! I have also covered a sketchbook page or three in past books! I have even used gesso and watercolor ground to cover horrible pieces that I did not want to see the light of day much less by anyone else! I do like that you mixed your mediums and are not completely rigid in your sketchbook practice. Thanks and have yourself a Lovely Day!
Oohhhh. Thanks for sharing this with us. What a gorgeous sketchbook. And yes, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Sketchy sketchbook. It’s always good to see the other side and they are always so interesting and fun. 😆
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It was really fun to see your growth. It was great that you were also able to see improvement for yourself! I am also slow at completing sketchbooks (one took 2 years to complete lol) but I'm coming to terms with my own pace as an artist and learning to accept that. Personally, I would love to see the sketchy sketchbook too, I find that these sketchbook tours are very inspiring! Sketch with me videos are also a fun idea too!
My new rule! Must allow stickers, haha. I have so many white cover Etchrs that are sitting around because the covers aren't smooth. I shall find a way! 😆
Yaaaay!! Love sketchbook showcases. I'm happy to see that even you nitpick your own stuff. Very relatable aha. Of course, I don't see why you are, since everything looks great! In any case, yes, would love to see the other sketchbooks when you finish. ❤
So many beautiful sketches and paintings here! I'm having a hard time picking a favorite, but I gotta say I often also really liked the ones that you weren't 100% satisfied with. I think sometimes we are our own greatest critics. ☺ I haven't finished any of my sketchbooks yet, so the 1.5 years that it took you to finish this one does not seem like a long time to me. 😅 By the way, the flamingo stepping on the other one feels like sibling energy to me. 😂 I almost never paint animals, but whenever I watch your videos, I feel inspired to do so and have a bunch of interesting animals in mind. I needa go and find some good otter reference images now! 😁
every single page is so incredible! Your paintings are so inspiring. I've been using my embrace opacity palette (which I love!) as a travel palette for quick plein air sessions, but your video is making me want to bring them out for a longer piece
Thank you for sharing your sketch book, it was great to see! I like that you highlighted an area on each page that you love and an area where you see an opportunity for improvement. I like to look at my own paintings that way as well.
Loved your video Denise, it’s so relaxing to sit and watch all of your paintings for the past couple months ☺️ I would love to see a tour of your sketchy sketchbook, and totally would enjoy some just casual painting sessions and chitchat…honestly I’m really up for anything you want to post ☺️❤️
I realllly love your sketchbooks - honestly stunning :) I don't even paint animals but this was so inspiring (as always, even the ones you didn't like as much - in fact some are my favourites lol) thank you for sharing xx
Thank you very much for this lovely and inspiring sketchbook tour. The lizard page and the starling were my favourites. But as always all the other pieces were just as charming, and brimming with fascinating colours and textures.
Oh wow! Thanks for the mention and credit of the oriole suggestion. 🥰 I feel honored ☺️. Your work is amazing, Denise. Say hi to Cricket for me and my purr babies 🐈🐈⬛
I love your sketchbook ✨ Yes please, make a video about the sketchy sketchbook as well. One thing though... I didn't understand how underpainting works. Could you please explain it in a future video? To be clear, all your videos are so nice, I'm happy with whatever you decide to do 😁
I love arkaar creations I have 12 of their colors the skintone set curated by the artist Crystal James and I love love love them soooooooo much! They are my 1st hand made set and were my birthday present to myself when I turned 1/2 century last October 🙂💙
Hi there! Thank you. For that one, I actually had to combine several references and fill in the gaps because I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I would have been looking on Pixabay and Google if that helps any!
Denise, I am both inspired and intimidated by your sketchbook! It made me aware of the "Embrace Opacity" palette, so thank you. My question is related to the highlights on the animals. You seem to be able to pick the perfect area to leave unpainted (or very light). Is this from photographs or your experience? Even though I have been painting for years, I have a tendency to be to literal to the photo, and shy away from white highlights, which could build the form more convincingly. When I place very light highlights on dark or mid value areas, they seem to look unnatural.
Thank you, Joy. Though remember this is NOT my sketchy sketchbook. I specifically made this one to be nice to flip through. Please don't be intimidated! As for the highlights, it's both from reference and from practice. I don't always leave enough highlights, so that's where white gouache comes in, though I do try to use it sparingly. If your references are lacking contrast, you can always try to do a little edit to raise the highlights. Also make sure your darks are dark enough to provide that contrast! :)
Oooo, I would absolutely love to see the "Sketchy" sketchbook! I'm sure there are all sorts of tips, notes and such in there that would help us. I hate that we are our own worst critics! That frog, and several other paintings in there looked great to me, but you disliked them. The dragon, etc. If I were that good, Denise... I'd probably never put down my brush. You are SO good. I wish you could see your artwork the way we see it, but I guess we are all like that. Thank you so much for being you, and sharing what you do and learn with us. You really are a treasure! Love from Kansas. 🌻
I swear if you turned the sketchbooks into actual books, they would fly off the shelf. I would love to just look through the details of these and read just a little explanation next to some of them of what the animal actually is, and what water colours you used and how you went about it these are all incredible. I literally couldn’t see the ones that you weren’t happy aboutwhat you were talking about, but an artist can always see when things off in their own work
I think you should share your sketchy sketchbook. Many beginner artists see all these beautiful sketchbooks with well finished paintings and they think that that’s how a sketchbook should look like. A more messed up sketchbook would help drive the point through that a sketchbook is meant to be experimental, not finished.
Would like to see the sketchy sketchbook and any others you haven't shared. Really love your work and think you are a fantastic artist.
16:14 I LOVE the way you've added the background on this page, what a unique and beautiful idea 😍😍
Thank you so much! That one was so much fun 🥰💜
I'd love to see the sketchy sketchbook, I really enjoy seeing other artists sketchier stuff and seeing how they think things through, it's super inspiring!
Yes, sketchy sketchbook. Great animal paintings! Tell your inner critic to chill, all the art work is amazing!
1000% want to see all the sketch books
I would love seeing your more sketchy sketchbook!
Love the textures in the iguanas series of paintings best,they look amazing. The rats wonderful too love your work ❤😊
I used to be opposed to multiple sketchbooks at the same time because it felt important that everything be ordered chronologically, but eventually I wanted to have drawing paper and watercolor paper and now I like having a variety of sizes to pick from. I think at first I needed to prove to myself that I could finish a sketchbook but now I'm more flexible on it which is more fun.
Also - crested screamer!!! ahhhh! best animal name ever! I'm somewhat frightened by surprisingly large birds
I totally hear you! I thought I'd never finish anything if I juggled more than one at a time. It's been the opposite for me, which is great 🥰
And birds have the best names. I think it is very wise to have a health respect of the dinosaur kin that still walk the plant 😆💜
Hullo Denise, I remember when a sketchbook was for working out problems and trying new techniques. I even used one for swatching different brands of watercolor paints! I enjoyed seeing so many different ideas that you worked out, Thanks! I have also covered a sketchbook page or three in past books! I have even used gesso and watercolor ground to cover horrible pieces that I did not want to see the light of day much less by anyone else! I do like that you mixed your mediums and are not completely rigid in your sketchbook practice.
Thanks and have yourself a Lovely Day!
7:07 great danger noodle!!!🥰 gorgeous eagle pieces, can never have too much bird art 😀
Oohhhh. Thanks for sharing this with us. What a gorgeous sketchbook. And yes, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Sketchy sketchbook. It’s always good to see the other side and they are always so interesting and fun. 😆
You know i love your watercolor content, but sketchy sketchbook please!
Oh wow the heron and bat are so gorgeous!!!
So excited for this video!
What a nice voyage; and lovely sketches.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Denise! Your art is always inspiring! ❤
Seeing my sticker made my day! 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It was really fun to see your growth. It was great that you were also able to see improvement for yourself! I am also slow at completing sketchbooks (one took 2 years to complete lol) but I'm coming to terms with my own pace as an artist and learning to accept that. Personally, I would love to see the sketchy sketchbook too, I find that these sketchbook tours are very inspiring! Sketch with me videos are also a fun idea too!
Sticker covers are everything! How lovely! The stamps are such a good idea for a little flair! Xoxo
My new rule! Must allow stickers, haha. I have so many white cover Etchrs that are sitting around because the covers aren't smooth. I shall find a way! 😆
Yaaaay!! Love sketchbook showcases. I'm happy to see that even you nitpick your own stuff. Very relatable aha. Of course, I don't see why you are, since everything looks great! In any case, yes, would love to see the other sketchbooks when you finish. ❤
And yes I would love to see the sketchy sketchbook!
So many beautiful sketches and paintings here! I'm having a hard time picking a favorite, but I gotta say I often also really liked the ones that you weren't 100% satisfied with. I think sometimes we are our own greatest critics. ☺ I haven't finished any of my sketchbooks yet, so the 1.5 years that it took you to finish this one does not seem like a long time to me. 😅
By the way, the flamingo stepping on the other one feels like sibling energy to me. 😂
I almost never paint animals, but whenever I watch your videos, I feel inspired to do so and have a bunch of interesting animals in mind. I needa go and find some good otter reference images now! 😁
They all look amazing!!! very cool! got lots of inspiration from your art :)
every single page is so incredible! Your paintings are so inspiring. I've been using my embrace opacity palette (which I love!) as a travel palette for quick plein air sessions, but your video is making me want to bring them out for a longer piece
Oh I have a desperate need to see the sketchy sketchbook’s contents please Denise!
I would love to see the sketchy sketchbook, and sketching videos!
Would love another monochromatic/analogous color painting session ❣️
Thank you for sharing your sketch book, it was great to see! I like that you highlighted an area on each page that you love and an area where you see an opportunity for improvement. I like to look at my own paintings that way as well.
Thanks for the tour. I would love to see some sit and sketch videos on TH-cam.
Loved your video Denise, it’s so relaxing to sit and watch all of your paintings for the past couple months ☺️ I would love to see a tour of your sketchy sketchbook, and totally would enjoy some just casual painting sessions and chitchat…honestly I’m really up for anything you want to post ☺️❤️
I realllly love your sketchbooks - honestly stunning :) I don't even paint animals but this was so inspiring (as always, even the ones you didn't like as much - in fact some are my favourites lol) thank you for sharing xx
Thank you so much! 💜
Wonderful sketch book tour! Love it!
Thank you very much for this lovely and inspiring sketchbook tour. The lizard page and the starling were my favourites. But as always all the other pieces were just as charming, and brimming with fascinating colours and textures.
lovely sketchbook tour. Thanks for sharing :)
Oh wow! Thanks for the mention and credit of the oriole suggestion. 🥰 I feel honored ☺️. Your work is amazing, Denise. Say hi to Cricket for me and my purr babies 🐈🐈⬛
It's full of inspiration. Great work
I love your sketchbook ✨ Yes please, make a video about the sketchy sketchbook as well.
One thing though... I didn't understand how underpainting works. Could you please explain it in a future video? To be clear, all your videos are so nice, I'm happy with whatever you decide to do 😁
Thank you! Mary Sanchez has a great video on under paintings: th-cam.com/video/xNpVAGuw6Oo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3rVtlTYskfZMJt12
@@InLiquidColor oh thanks! I will check it
I love arkaar creations I have 12 of their colors the skintone set curated by the artist Crystal James and I love love love them soooooooo much! They are my 1st hand made set and were my birthday present to myself when I turned 1/2 century last October 🙂💙
Gorgeous sketchbook Denise (-: Marion
so beautiful ❤
lovely!!!
You should see my sketchy sketchbook lol 😭. Yours is perfect and what I hope mine will look like one day.
Omg, that ferret painting. Is there any way I could aquire the reference used for that? I'm genuinely in love with the shapes, it's just so lovely.
Hi there! Thank you. For that one, I actually had to combine several references and fill in the gaps because I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I would have been looking on Pixabay and Google if that helps any!
Denise, I am both inspired and intimidated by your sketchbook! It made me aware of the "Embrace Opacity" palette, so thank you. My question is related to the highlights on the animals. You seem to be able to pick the perfect area to leave unpainted (or very light). Is this from photographs or your experience? Even though I have been painting for years, I have a tendency to be to literal to the photo, and shy away from white highlights, which could build the form more convincingly. When I place very light highlights on dark or mid value areas, they seem to look unnatural.
Thank you, Joy. Though remember this is NOT my sketchy sketchbook. I specifically made this one to be nice to flip through. Please don't be intimidated! As for the highlights, it's both from reference and from practice. I don't always leave enough highlights, so that's where white gouache comes in, though I do try to use it sparingly. If your references are lacking contrast, you can always try to do a little edit to raise the highlights. Also make sure your darks are dark enough to provide that contrast! :)
@@InLiquidColor Thanks ever so much for the helpful and gracious reply!
Denise, if you don't mind me asking, what is the cause of your shoulder pain?
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