1 Intro zigzag sketchbook

This is another of my non-professional little videos that was made for a project that never happened. I decided it was time to DO something with them, so I'll be making them public every few days. We hadn't solved the lighting problem, and I didn't take time to make captions or a title page, since someone else was going to do that part, but I hope you enjoy just the same!

[@natford8271]

It’s so good to see you Cathy.

[@scarletisbell8520]

I love seeing Cathy and her paintings. Thanks for the uploads.

[@ericaustin7404]

Yeah do you have any

[@user-yb2og2pd3l]

Wow! Such beautiful notebooks... It's a real pleasure to see you again. We've been mising you...

[@fireferna]

this type of sketchbook is very fun to use! thank you for teaching us how to make it (i've learned from an older video of yours)!!

[@QuerkieGal]

@Fernanda Pontes - I did the same! Followed an older tutorial of Cathy’s and made them as gifts too! Thanks Cathy,

[@OneTrueWord1988]

@@QuerkieGal Me too! 😊

[@violettahaven3706]

So sweet!

[@kimsargeant8126]

Thank you for posting this and sharing. It is good to see you.

[@beatricegarbizza664]

Welcome Cathy! A greeting from Venice, Italy!❤️

[@betsybangley5081]

Thanks for sharing your notebooks and techniques. Your work is inspiring!

[@gretaflos708]

Your book "Artist's Journal Workshop" helped me to return to watercolor painting! My past experiense was over 10 years ago and It was so stressfull and furstraiting, that I thought watercolor was not for me and I probably would never try it again. But last year I saw this amazing book in my local bookstore and knew immediatelly that I needed it. I spent several cozy evenings reading it and every page gave me a tone of inspiration. I pulled out my old watercolor set (thank goodness i didn't throw it away!) and started to learn more about pigments, practise to mix paints and make sketches. And today I still draw with watercolor in my sketchbook and even packed small travel watercolor palette to take it with me whenever I go!:) I just wanted to thank you for your books and youtube channel. You helped me experience the freedom of art again! I've learnd so much from you! Thank you!:)

[@CathyJohnson]

This makes me SO HAPPY. Thank you!

[@ericaustin7404]

if you really dedicate time for it you gonna be perfect again

[@douglasmenard5852]

The song Oh Sheila gives me 8 tone of inspiration

[@douglasmenard5852]

You think I'm dumb can't read between s***

[@rogerehinger6694]

Cathy, I haven't tried one of those sketchbooks, yet. I have a couple of your books one a couple of decades old and one newer. The technical aspects are still valid even if some materials are different. Thank you for the books and videos.

[@CathyJohnson]

thanks for the kind words!

[@Queenread82]

Hi! So nice to see you!!!

[@karencampasano7304]

Thanks Cathy

[@parkerposey788]

I’m so pleased you are uploading blogs again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents, I just adore you! God bless ✨🙏🏻🤍💛🧡❤️

[@francoisederocher]

A great treat to see you again Cathy. I am such a fan!

[@ericaustin7404]

So amazing

[@marinadela]

thanks a lot for share your beatifull experiences and talent, and spread this beauty so far as Tanti (Cordoba, Argentina). I just star to watercolor painting as a way to find myself (my way, my skin, etc). I celebrate your "I decided it was time to DO something with them"

[@CathyJohnson]

thank you so miuch! I hope you have lots of fun with watercolors!

[@ruthstettmer-sultana6478]

I love your videos - very inspiring and so calming too!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@CathyJohnson]

I'm so glad they're helpful!

[@annatronson5927]

😁👏👏👍🏾👍🏾

[@theofilikaterina1]

❤💝💖💗🧡❤💝💖💗🧡

[@ratherbfishing455]

Do you have videos on how to make? I went to a workshop, but we ran out of time on how to glue. What glue? Thank you so much!

[@CathyJohnson]

Basically, I just make a long strip, fold in half, fold the halves in half, then again, and that usually is enough. I either use bookbinding glue or good old Elmer's! This one covers a different kind of folding journal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfJgqyImbl3i8U

[@impish22]

Not sure how to make these?

[@CathyJohnson]

Basically, I just make a long strip, fold in half, fold the halves in half, then again, and that usually is enough. I either use bookbinding glue or good old Elmer's! This one covers a different kind of folding journal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfJgqyImbl3i8U