Yes, that’s true! 😊

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m so happy you enjoyed the video 🥰

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰 And yes, I’ll definitely keep filming whenever I can! 😊 I didn’t wet the paper first because I was worried it might warp or get damaged. I just applied the paint directly to the paper and worked a bit faster-that’s all! 😊

@@blackaneri thx. I am going to try this technique in one of my miljon books, lol. Klara Markova, Gugeli might be great to.

For covering lines after watercoloring? Absolutely! 😊 I just don’t have any gouache at the moment and wanted to use a technique with this particular set of watercolors. 🤗

The size of the brush definitely makes a big difference. It needs to be a detail brush (I use a 3/0 for this). 😊 Even then, I sometimes use too much paint or go over the lines. But that’s okay! You can always fix it later by layering or going over it with another medium. 🤭

Thank you so much! 😊 It’s not a waterproof coloring book, but I use watercolor carefully to avoid too much water, which helps prevent any damage to the paper. Thanks for watching! 💖

Oh no, I was worried that some people might not enjoy the music! 😅 That’s completely understandable. I usually go with what feels fitting and pleasing to me, and since this is free music with a limited duration, I worked with what I had 🤭. However, there’s an option to turn on the subtitles, so you can still follow along even if you prefer to mute the music. Thank you so much for watching 🥰

@ no offense… I adore your art 🤍🕊️

​@@FrancesMarionz Oh no, I totally understand! 🤗 Some people might find the music distracting if they need to focus. Personal preferences vary, and that’s totally normal. Thank you again for your kind words! 🥰

The paper will inevitably distort a little when using watercolor, as most coloring book paper isn’t designed specifically for wet mediums. However, if you use less water and work carefully, you can minimize the distortion. Johanna Basford’s books have fairly thick paper, which helps, but they’re primarily made for pencils and pens. If you choose to use paint, just keep in mind that the paper won’t stay perfectly flat, and that’s okay! 😊The vibrant, unique results with paint are worth it for many people. It all depends on what works best for you. 🥰

Thank you so much, Cécile! 😊 I’m so happy you like it 🥰

Nope, this one came straight from my imagination! 😃 You might notice I messed up the shadows and highlights a little, but I like to think it’s just part of the magic. 😂

I agree, without imperfection we can't appreciate our wins. Your art has a special quality to it. Great Job!!

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! 😍😊 I’m sure your version will look amazing - enjoy the process and have fun with it! Thank you again for your lovely feedback! 🤗🥰

Oh, thank you so much! 😊❤

Thank you so much! 🥰I mainly wanted to use Rubens watercolors for everything, but to cover the black lineart, I needed an opaque layer, so I opted for white gesso. White acrylic would work as well, as long as it’s water-based and becomes water-resistant once dry. This allows me to paint over it with watercolors if needed. Any acrylic or gouache paint is perfectly fine for this purpose ☺ I’d actually encourage you to experiment and find what works best for you, as you might discover your own perfect method for painting in coloring books.🥰 I have a few different techniques I use, depending on what I need for the project. I hope this helps! ☺

@blackaneri Thankyou Irena. Yes the best way is to experiment💫💫💫

That's a great question! I forgot to show the other side in this video, but I'll cover that in the next part 🤗 When you paint carefully, there’s usually no bleed-through, and you can easily cover the other side with mixed media without any issues. Johanna Basford's books have fairly thick paper, but they’re primarily designed for pencils and pens, like most coloring books. If you want to use paint, you’ll need to accept that the paper will not stay perfectly flat, and there may be some minor bleed-through if you're just starting out. That said, paints have their own advantages, like faster coloring and vibrant results. Ultimately, it depends on your preferences. 😊

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Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🥰I'm really glad my explanations are helpful. I actually thought I might have missed a few things, but I plan to continue with this and will try to cover more soon! 😄

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That’s such a sweet thing to say, thank you! 🥰I'm so glad you find it relaxing. 😊❤

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Thank you so much for your kind words and support ❤ I'm thrilled to hear it 🥰

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🤗 I’m so glad you loved it 🥰

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you like it. 🥰

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Thank you so much for your sweet words! 😊 I'm happy you do! 🥰❤

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊I painted directly onto the page. Johanna Basford’s books have fairly thick paper, which holds up well with careful painting.

Thank you so much! 🥰😊

So happy you like it! Thank you! 🥰😊

You're very welcome! 😊Thank you for watching, Helen 🥰

Thank you so much for your words 🥰❤

@blackaneri you are my inspiration! I started using watercolour in my colouring books after watching you paint that magical globe page in Rooms of Wonder. You turned that page into a masterpiece! A true Wizard's room! Exceptional work!

@@ZarnazFahad Oh, I’m so happy to hear that! 😊 I’m still working on that page. I’m a bit nervous about finishing it because I don’t want to ruin it, so I’ve been procrastinating a little! 😅 Thank you so much again 🥰

@@blackaneri I don't think you can ever ruin a page! Please share a short video whenever you feel like working on that page.

That’s so kind of you, thank you 🥰 I really appreciate your support. 🥰

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Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😊❤

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊❤

You're very welcome! ❤Thank you for watching! 😊

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊You can absolutely do it-just take it step by step, and most importantly, have fun with it! 💕

😊 go for it 👍

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm so glad you find it inspiring! 🥰

@@lorraynecruz26 So happy to know that 🥰 Thank you ❤️

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You're very welcome! I hope you find it useful 😊🎨

Thank you so much! 🥰❤

Thank you so much! 😊

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for watching! 😊 Working with watercolors in coloring books does take some practice, and bolder layers really do help on this paper. As for buckling, yes, the page warps a bit-it’s totally normal, but there’s no bleed-through and it doesn’t affect the other side at all! I find that smaller, patient strokes help cover small areas without too much buckling, though sometimes I just go with it and see what happens! 😄 Happy painting, and I hope you keep enjoying the process! ❤

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Thank you so much! 😊❤

Aww, thank you so much! 🥰🦊🍁 I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words and support🤗❤

Thank you so much! 😊 It means a lot to know that ❤

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m so happy to hear that. Makes my day ❤