Favorite Watercolor Sketchbooks in 2024

Today I'm sharing my top 4 sketchbooks and what makes each one unique. I use them for different purposes and I'll explain that in this video. Also a sneak peek into a new handmade sketchbook maker, her items are just so beautiful! Sketchbooks have made me love watercolor and the experimental process of creating daily art. It is a great example of the Art of Practice.
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Supplies used:
Handmade Sketchbook by Deanna www.etsy.com/shop/anewdayarts...
Tumuarta Sketchbook* amzn.to/3RjSlwR
Stillman & Birn Sketchbook* amzn.to/4ebpRzf
Concertina Sketchbook A4, large* amzn.to/3RQMekT
Concertina Sketchbook A5, small* amzn.to/3wmaoLy
#watercolorsketchbook #sketchbook #watercolors
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[@SAP64]

What an excellent idea to use old forgotten books to make handmade watercolour books. Thanks for showing all of the different sketchbooks you have used and what qualities you liked about them.

[@kellyhoernig]

I have used old book covers for years putting acrylic art on them and when I first saw a sketchbook using them, I knew I had to have it. Glad you found the video informative, thank you for watching!

[@SheilaLandry]

You are always a beautiful inspiration to us all, Kelly! Thank you so much! I love seeing your sketchbooks!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much Sheila, I appreciate you watching!

[@awatercolourist]

Thanks for showing us the different books out there and the papers in them.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are welcome! There are just so many choices but a sketchbook is very personal.

[@meeow2165]

LOVE everything!!! So inspirational.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you and I'm so happy it has inspired you!

[@JezelJordan]

Deanna's handmade books are incredible! Those are so cool, I feel like I need one now

[@kellyhoernig]

They are amazing and the quality cannot be beat. Happy shopping!

[@melindaavila498]

Thank you!! These sketch books are so beautiful! Yes, why not use a beautiful sketchbook? If you love to paint, I think they would be an inspiration!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and I totally agree with you in using the sketchbook itself as beautiful inspiration!

[@MarjorieLayes-ik4nj]

The Five Little Peppers and how they grew Boxed Set was my favorite and most memorable Christmas gift from childhood. It was from my Aunt Nita who was a school teacher. It was the back cover on one of your sketch books. Thanks for the memory.

[@MarjorieLayes-ik4nj]

BTW … I ordered one !&(((&$

[@kellyhoernig]

I had never heard of that book and love that it sparked such a memory for you. Enjoy your purchase!

[@melodycrites3145]

So I went and ordered from the Etsy shop. So weird, I was thinking of the Velveteen Rabbit and she had one…so I had to order it. Thanks for the review Kelly.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are very welcome and don't you love serendipity when it happens!

[@andreatorraca8755]

love them all……….

[@kellyhoernig]

They all have a purpose that make me want to paint, yeah!

[@teresavanwye669]

Thank you Kelly! So happy to see a video today. Does Fabriano make cotton watercolor paper?

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes they do, it is Fabriano Artistico. Happy shopping!

[@crystalromaine7281]

I watched this at work. Those beautiful sketchbooks were so distracting!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you, you are too kind! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Hello from Dunedin FL…

[@kellyhoernig]

Greetings and welcome to In the Studio!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Have you made some…….?

[@kellyhoernig]

I have made some and well, it is my forte at all.