ARE THEY ANY GOOD? ARTEZA WATERCOLOR SKETCHBOOK REVIEW

[@MrsBarnabas]

Prepare for a shock Maggie! These square sketchbooks are £88 / €88 here in Europe on Amazon UK and Amazon France - and that's before postage!!! For those of you who haven't had time to check the Amazon US link that Maggie has linked, they are currently at $29,99 for the two pack. The reason you have reached these major milestones in less than 10 months, is because you are (quoting you at 0:46 mins) "beautiful, wonderful, sweet, fabulous" yourself! You are also fun to watch and create not only cute art, but art of different styles with great zest and skill with great humour, no matter how you may be feeling in the everyday challenges of life in 2022.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

You've struck again, Mrs. B!! Your kind words give me a huge ear to ear smile! Thank you for putting such sweetness out there in the world. You are awesome!! ❤️🤗👍❤️🤗❤️

[@WillowRoseArlen]

I am seriously stealing your swatch book idea, OMG how is it so satisfying seeing all the swatches together?! I actually have a set of these sketchbooks, and one is unused so that might be it's destiny right there. The Arteza sketchbooks are great for goauche and mixed media, but I was disappointed by how they handled watercolor (beyond just light washes). I feel like my paints absorb into the paper instantly and can't be lifted or moved around at all. That said it is SO SO important to have a "low pressure" sketchbook that you can just play in with any medium, and they are great for that. And oh my goodness that Alpaca meme painting is SO good! Also CONGRATS on the subscriber mileston and one year of consistently awesome videos! 🥰

[@WillowRoseArlen]

"Wherever the Instagrams are, I am Creating Cute Art There" 😂 you are so funny. Also made me a little sad... I hate to say it but I actually miss Instagram 😭

[@CreatingCuteArt]

On the "smooth" side of the paper that has definitely been my experience, and I tend to just use colored pencil, posca, acrylic, or gouache on that side, and leave my watercolor to the watercolor ('cold press' texture side), and haven't had problems on that side. But on the other hand, I haven't used one of these for my main painting work since 15 sketchbooks ago, and my work has definitely evolved. I've just painted swatches in these since my 10th sketchbook, so I wonder if it would be different if I tried a full piece in one with where my style is now! Thank you for watching and for the helpful comment, and for the congrats!!! I'm excited to see where you are on here in a year!! :)!!

[@WillowRoseArlen]

@@CreatingCuteArt that's interesting, I'm also curious if I got a bad batch or something? Or maybe my paints just don't get along with it. I still think they are a good mixed media sketchbook for the price but I wish they called it mixed media instead of watercolor lol

[@dennismanning3964]

this is a great Giveaway! Thanks for your channel

[@CreatingCuteArt]

So glad you enjoy it! Good luck!!

[@tinagarwood855]

You are so sweet for doing a giveaway! Your weekly video is the best part of my Sundays! I’m always so excited when I realize there’s a new one to watch!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Tina you are so kind to say this!! Thank you so much and good luck in the giveaway!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

GIVEAWAY WINNER: Creativity By Trisha (please email me at [e-mail] to claim the prize and submit your safe mailing information!)! Thank you SO MUCH to all who entered, your comments were so sweet!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Congratulations 🎊🎈 Creativity By Trisha!!!

[@stroodledoodles]

Yayy congrats on 2000!! Here's to many more :D

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much, Sam!!

[@stephanielawson_messyartist]

Congratulations hitting 2,000 subscribers. I need to make a swatch sketchbook for everything because i have a habit to grab pretty colors and i always get doubles , plus it's so pretty just looking through it. Ooo them oil pastels look like fun. Giveaways are so exciting. I always enjoy seeing your videos and posts on youtube and instagram.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Same here on re-buying the same colors (I guess it's good that I'm consistently attracted to the same colors, but man what a waste of money lol!). The swatch book has definitely helped me avoid that. Good luck!!

[@tylera.4827]

Congrats on your new milestone! Many, many more to come!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you sweet one!

[@nancyenjay7966]

Congratulations on the 2k subscribers! I found your channel not too long ago and have been binge watching your videos and I love your happy attitude and your beautiful art style. I've been wanting to try Caran d'Ache crayons but they're so expensive, this would be such a fun way to experience them. Congrats again, crossing my fingers now :). Giveaway 🤞

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I've seen your comments on many of my videos and you are always so sweet, thank you for supporting me in this art channel!! Good luck in the giveaway my friend!

[@nancyenjay7966]

@@CreatingCuteArt Yay! It's so fun to get a response from an artist you admire. I'm trying to relax more into painting and it's hard for me (kind of an anxious person). I did get an inexpensive sketchbook and am not showing it to ANYONE, I think that will definitely help take the pressure off. Oh and I found Sandi Hester from you and am in LOVE with her art style so thank you for that as well ❤

[@meretekj_creates]

Congrats on 2k subscribers and what afun way to celebrate it! 😍 i will definitely try out these sketchbooks next time I restock 😊

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Enjoy!! And thank you for the kind words!!

[@tiffanibrown6538]

Love watching your channel!! Thanks for doing a GIVEAWAY!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

My pleasure, it's been such a blast!! Good luck!!

[@candacebush7062]

Congratulations on your 2,000 subscriber milestone! I love the swatch book idea. As a newbie to the watercolor world I will use this idea to swatch my supplies. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I love my swatch book and I'm glad I have it now years in! You won't regret it 🤗🤗🤗

[@sarahrubyart]

Very beautiful, thanks for sharing with us. Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you!!!

[@dbratbengirl]

Congrats on 2k! Love the spirit of your channel and the reminder to have fun with art! Also love hearing about folks favorite supplies ☺️. Thanks for sharing yours in this giveaway!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

It is my pleasure, as is reading the awesome comments from art friends like you! Good luck in the drawing!!

[@dariawhite5421]

I’m so glad I didn’t miss the giveaway!! My internet has been down for a few days and I haven’t been on KZbin! I love your channel! Congrats on hitting 2k! You’re my favorite art channel on KZbin!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

That’s wonderful to hear!! Thank you and good luck in the drawing!!

[@melissag6246]

Congrats on your achievement!!!! Thank you for the giveaway 🥰

[@CreatingCuteArt]

My pleasure, and good luck!!

[@bonnievetter5723]

I love giveaways! Have never won, but that doesn’t stop me from entering! Your channel is so fun! Love watching you make art and have fun!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you! Good luck in the giveaway my friend!!

[@jrm2716]

Love your channel. Unbelievable that you have grown so quickly. I think I started watching every one of your videos since the first of the year. You are so much fun! Thank you for such a generous giveaway Tfs

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much for this comment, it blows me away to hear when people keep up with the videos like that!! Good luck in the giveaway my friend 🤗🤗🤗

[@sapphire9675]

Thanks for this. I'm doing Memorial day shopping on Arteza site and looking for something to swatch my new Artecho oil pastels. I came across the 5x8 watercolor book and wanted to know what its like; you gave me that insight and I will be purchasing it. But, I will also use it to swatch other water soluble mediums too.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Yes! My swatching book has always been an arteza watercolor, and the only medium it has struggled with yet is fountain pen writing (unless it's a fine of some kind it feathers). Very impressive!

[@funcraft4270]

nice review of the sketchbook 👏👏 appreciate your effort and congrats on the 2K subs

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you for your supportive words!!

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Congrats on far surpassing 2K!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much!! Meanwhile, you’re flirting with 3k!!🎊🍾❤️👏🤗

[@debsmith7050]

Congrats Maggie! Glad your channel is growing; well deserved 💙

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, Deb! Your support has meant a lot over these months of getting the channel up and running. You are awesome!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Well who can resist a give away! Mostly congratulations to you as you grow your channel. Who knows what future doors may open?!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, Julie!!! Good luck in the drawing!!

[@delmar5652]

I love your videos. Congratulations!!!! you deserved it. Thank you ! I love "giveaway"!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so very much!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@NanaBeth1]

t.You have 2,000 subscribers because your enthusiasm & joy for creating & supplies is contagious. Plus you show us your less than perfect creations-I love that. It makes creating more attainable for me.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Beth I've got some real doozies in my Etchr, when that tour comes you should feel very empowered 🤣🤗👍❤️!!!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Congratulations 🎈🎊 on 2000 Subscribers!!! I ❤️ 💕Giveaways with fantastic fun supplies. I am thrilled that I found your channel through Sketches.n.Scrubs and I have learned so much about watercolor and gouache from you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I am so glad you find my sharing helpful to your art practice!! And also that you found SNS, she is literally the most pure soul!! Good luck to you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@meganpeedin8439]

Thank you for doing this giveaway! I enjoy watching your channel!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you for watching!! Good luck in the drawing!

[@MadebyDawn23]

Thank you for your video, congratulations on your subs, so proud

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, Dawn!! We are all watching your growth, too and loving your videos!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@moonlightgator]

Congratulations on 2K. I don't even know anyone to suggest my own channel to. I love using cheap art supplies it takes away the pressure.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Agreed, low pressure makes for such cooler results sometimes! Loving your portraits btw 🤗👍

[@moonlightgator]

@@CreatingCuteArt Thank you.

[@damsamiam]

I'm so glad these sketchbooks seem to be back in stock now! For so long they were out and I wanted to try them. Awesome news about your channel and so glad to share you with friends! Giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much! I feel like they were so popular in 2020 when everyone was sort of trying different from-home hobbies, and I'm glad they're more readily available again, too! Good luck in the giveaway!!

[@katarinaholik]

Great giveaway, I would love to try watersoluble crayons, I'm eyeing Caran d'Ache ones for months :)

[@CreatingCuteArt]

They are really fun to work with. The big difference is that these are oil based and Neocolor II are wax based, but the look is very similar on paper so it's a great way to dip a toe!!

[@katarinaholik]

@@CreatingCuteArt yeah, it would be fun, congrats for the 2000 😀 hope you will grow fast in the future 😀

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

This is such a generous giveaway. It's awesome to see how you work in yours!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you!! Good luck in the drawing, and I'm glad you enjoyed the extremely - mini sketchbook tour 🤣!! 🤗❤️

[@CreatingCuteArt]

You are the winner!! Email me at [e-mail] with the safe address where I can ship you the giveaway prizes! CONGRATS!!!

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

@@CreatingCuteArt oh my goodness! You absolutely just made my day! Thank you so much!

[@jenniferarted3652]

Giveaway🎨. Congrats on 2000 (and growing). I’m a big fan of the Arteza books too. Perfect for play and because of the price, I dont feel like ever page has to be a masterpiece, I can just enjoy the play.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Exactly, you nailed it!! Good luck with the giveaway and keep playing!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@ellegilyard1348]

I think I like the swatches of those oil pastels better than the Caran D’ach! Very generous giveaway.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I was seriously doubting my eyes when I first swatched them and realized how awesome they were for such a low price!! Good luck!!

[@Grekchsterv]

congrats on 2k :o. I bought a three pack of these sketchbooks, gave two away, one to my friend and one to my mom, before I had used one, and I'm glad kind of glad I didn't because otherwise I would have kept them all to myself lol. I've got 6 pages left in the one I got, so this giveaway couldn't have come at a more opportune time :)

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Well I wish you good luck then!! And thank you for the support! ❤️🤗

[@mekagooden4915]

Yay congratulations on the 2k subscribers!!! Your such a sweet person and deserve it and so much more. I’m so happy to see your channel grow and also look forward to my Sundays because I get to see you create cute art! Love your chit chat bubbly vibe. What a very generous giveaway. I’ve tried those books and they’re so nice and low pressure because they’re very adorable. I’d love to be entered into the giveaway.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

You're entered!! It has been so lovely getting to know you in the comments here and on Instagram. You're awesome!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@mekagooden4915]

You as well! Your such a sweet friend. Love love making new art friends.

[@MoniDmajor]

I can‘t believe I didn’t even see this as this milestone just happened sad 😔 depression sucks. Maggie, this made me cry like half a minute in, I am so happy for you!! but at the same time I don’t understand how you don’t have an even bigger following! Your videos are always a ray of sunshine, everything from your personality, to the variety and quality of your content to your beautiful stunning artworks, you live and breathe art and yet you still don’t neglect your daily life and the people in it. You and Sketches are just such huge inspiration! Again, more people should see your videos, they are encouraging and uplifting. I was like omg when I saw those Arteza sketchbooks! They no longer sell them in Europe unfortunately!! They are like 90€ now if you wanna ship them! They have flaws, sure, but they really make me feel the least fearful when it comes to sketching and trying out ideas in a wet medium! The swatches were like P *rn to me haha 😆 Lol btw I wasn’t aware that there is a system for which pages are textured and which aren’t and what texture, to me it always seemed completely random! Also it was awesome to see sketches and artworks I have somehow missed (you are so good at portraits!!!). My verdict on this sketchbook is it really is fantastic for swatches (the granulation shows SO nicely!) and especially Gouache, watercolor pieces I find that the paint bleeds beyond the puddle corners in a feathery manner, if you paint and reach the pencil corner all is good but after 20 seconds the paint for e.g. skin or a flower petal has moved beyond the line into the background, but depending on the project that doesn’t have to be an issue. Anyway, I am happy for the Giveaway winner! Gotta stop here and watch more vids of yours ❤️

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I love love LOVED this comment because it felt like talking to you and I miss that! We should try to do a three way zoom with Sketches and just get it in the books so we know it will happen! I’m so sorry you’re feeling depressed right now and I hope you’re getting outside and getting support you need right now. You are a wonderful, sweet, talented, interesting and funny person and I hope you feel better soon my sweet friend! I can’t believe these have become so hard to get, I remember at the beginning of the pandemic it seemed like Arteza was giving them away and now they’re in high demand!

[@meemawscraftin]

Congratulations on 2k subscribers! You deserve it and so much more. Love all your videos and my day perks up when I see you uploaded. Good luck to everyone in the “giveaway”.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Good luck to you, and thank you so much for the sweet comment! Just made my day!!

[@junekoarts8]

Congratulations on your 2k subscribers! 😍💕🎉🎊

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, Juneko!! I'm excited to see your Neocolors on your channel (saw them on your Insta!!)

[@junekoarts8]

@@CreatingCuteArt Thank you Maggie :)) have a wonderful day!! 💕☺️

[@JudeandherPencil]

Hole mole💙✨🙌congratulations, I had no idea that you were less than a year on YT, and you’ve filmed 100 videos, that’s mind-blowing, I love it. I also love the swatch book idea, something Ive yet to start🤔*confession of an artist- I’ve never finished a sketchbook hmmmmmm, so not sure this giveaway is good for me 😂 but I’m definitely gonna go find that pastel video as I haven’t seen it. 🙌✨well done gal!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

The once per week schedule has been much more manageable than the 3x/week I started with lol! Here is the link just for your ease of reference (and good luck in the giveaway!!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWfaXqqAmsijgKs

[@mattiekitty]

Love your channel, and you lead me to Sketches & Scrubs - love her too! Giveaway ❤️

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I'm so glad you love her!! She is so genuine and sweet, and thank you for watching here! :)! Good luck in the giveaway!!

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

Wow congratulations on all the channel success. I just love the channel it is so fun to watch. Giveaway 💜

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, Heather!! Best of luck in the drawing!!

[@barbarabrady1267]

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you!! 🤗👍

[@denises9455]

❤thank you, for sharing your review,

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤗👍❤️

[@MrMusette]

Congrats on your milestone, Maggie! You are doing a great job! Love your videos!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so very much, I've been watching your videos and never get over how amazing and detailed your pieces are!!

[@noralizmedinacolon4367]

Congratulations on 2K subscribers!!! I am so proud and happy for you!! I will invite my niece to join your channel! She was just accepted in Lynn University in the Art Program. I would also love to enter in your GIVEAWAY🤩. BTW you inspired me to try handmade watercolors and I just got my first set!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Oooohhhh I saw on Instagram, Noraliz! They looked awesome!! Good luck in the giveaway and congrats to your niece 🎉👍🤗❤️🤩

[@vangogh9744]

Congratulations on hitting 2,000 subscribers and loving all your watercolor product reviews would like to join the giveaway ❤️❤️

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I'm so glad you're finding them helpful! Van Gogh is my favorite artist of all time (tied with Rodin). Good luck in the drawing!!

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

yay i love a great giveaway and this is a great one thank you for the chance to win!!

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

i shared you with thousands i shared you on facebook and twitter!! oh and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much for your support, and good luck in the drawing!!

[@rafaquara1]

Hey! Proud of you... Love your channel, I've never won a giveaway before... Well at least her it goes my support 🙏

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much, and best of luck!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@MJDawson231970]

Yay on 2000 subscribers!!!. Would love to be entered in the Giveaway ❤

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you my sweet friend! And thanks for all your support over the videos, your comments mean a lot!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliabookbinder4600]

Love your channel! I’ve learned so much from you. I also love these sketchbooks- almost done with my first! Giveaway! 💜

[@CreatingCuteArt]

That's awesome, Julia! Good luck in the drawing, and with finishing that first one (how exciting!!)!

[@sanf5488]

Giveeee aaaaa wayyyyyyyy

[@bonnievetter5723]

I love watching your channel! Your enthusiasm is so contagious! Love your art and the fact that you just want us to let loose and play, if we win this Giveaway! That would be so awesome to actually win ART SUPPLIES! 🥰😂

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Art supplies = joy!!! Good luck my friend!!

[@bonnievetter5723]

@@CreatingCuteArt Thank you! Yes new art supplies do equal JOY! 🤗 (I love that you take the time to reply to your subscribers!

[@drbennettdc]

Congratulations on 2000 subscribers! I am so excited for you. :) Giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you, I remember you in my first giveaway, you've been with me a long time my friend!! 🤗❤️🤗 Good luck!! 👍

[@afos32]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 love your channel 💖 giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much!! Good luck in the drawing!

[@fuzzydragons]

nice giveaway for people to enter (dammit for not being in the states lol) aww cute little hedgehog 😀

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Haha, isn't it adorable? My mom gave it to me and I leave it on my art desk for cute inspiration!

[@fuzzydragons]

should try to find more, then you could have a tiny hedgehog family 😀

[@xxcreepy_killerxx1319]

I love your channel! Congrats! Giveaway ❤️

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

Congrats!!! You are really fun to watch and I am SO happy for your growth!! AND all those views! NICE NICE NICE!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you so much!! Good luck in the drawing!!

[@hanslie-nielsen4059]

Congratulations on 2k!! It's been amazing to see this channel and community grow. I'd love to low-pressure smush around some pastels! Give away :)

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Haha! Good luck!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Carol-pz3fs]

Love your channel, I like animals too and it is what I like to practice on. I would love to win your giveaway.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

You must check out Denise Soden (she used to be In Liquid Color), she has such amazing animal art and a very soothing voice!! Good luck in the giveaway!!

[@sanf5488]

Giiiveee a way

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Good luck!!!

[@cyleewelch5226]

Yay! Congratulations on 2K! I've always wanted to try the Arteza books, they were sold out for a long time. Giveaway #giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Good luck sweet lady!! I know you'd take good care of them if you win!!

[@kevinwen2385]

Congrats! Giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you! Good luck!🤗🤗

[@James-ll4rx]

Your channel is amazing! Giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Thank you for watching!! And good luck in the drawing!

[@1radruth]

Liked, been subscribed for awhile:), shared👍🏻 and ya gotta love an opportunity for a good giveaway 😊

[@CreatingCuteArt]

So glad to hear that!! And good luck!! 🤗👍❤️

[@Lulu-ky7bx]

Hi! Love your videos giveaway!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I'm so happy to hear that!! 🤗🤗Good luck!

[@daryljaneenarne2246]

Nice would like to join the giveaway please thank you 🎊

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Good luck!!👍

[@Skinnychelle48]

They aren’t as cheap now, lol.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Seriously!

[@AnnieNoodle]

I'm so excited for you!! Congrats!! I can't wait to see where you take your channel next, but I'm guessing it'll be cute!! Also, just found your IG. :) I honestly can't say enough good things about my subs, and I see the same thing on channels that are just a little bigger than mine, on channels that are a lot bigger than mine, and on massive channels!!! KZbin has the best, most supportive followers, I think!! And also really amazing artists. ❤

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Definitely ArtTube seems to have just the most wonderful subs and commenters, it's a veritable troll - free zone!! Your videos are soooo funny my friend!! Keep growing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferyeh5894]

Congrats! Giveaway

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Good luck!! 🤗🤗