Sketchbook Tour: Belgium

[@nateladzhanikashvili6815]

Delightful sunny and cheerful drawings!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you so much 😀

[@akaMonkeyBusiness]

The windmill is absolutely exquisite!!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

…thank you so much!

[@107陳與潔21]

Love you drawings, with or without colors, and the calligraphies !

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you so much!

[@gelsonnicolinimonteiro2667]

Awesome artwork. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@chatita9527]

So much fun to see your sketch books. Thank you 👍😁🤗♥️

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you😊

[@terryscott9498]

love how you spoke about your ventures,thank you

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You are so welcome!

[@mikewadley2700]

I love to watch your videos over and over looking at the different techniques. I especially love your line drawings. I think of a line as an adventure and how I solve problems as I draw is what creates the interest. I like the large heavier fountain pens as well. I am going to try brown ink and see how it works for me. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mike, Thank you so much! I couldn't agree more. Each drawing is a new puzzle-problem to be solved. Heavier fountain pens feel like an extension of my hand where small fountain pens require I grip tightly. Happy sketching!

[@corneliahanel-vogler1579]

Ich bin so begeistert! Vielen Dank dafür. Mir gefällt die Art der Bilder sehr. Weiter so bitte.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You’re very kind.

[@KarenBell011864]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Brenda. I love traveling vicariously through you and learning of the places you've been. Your sketches, as always, are amazing to me, and I really enjoy the way you handle your watercolor. Also, seeing how lightly you travel is inspiring.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Karen Bell , Great to know when I inspire another woman! ❤️

[@artweeks6986]

I like your placement of dark values against light values; particularly in paintings of architecture; also admire your loose brushwork! Art Weeks

[@dgibrilmonarque9769]

Thank you Brenda. I love your work a lot! Continue! It's a very great pleasure to see your beautiful watercolor sketchbooks through your travels.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Dgibril, Thank you!

[@saravanlandegem4616]

Absolutely LOVE this awesome artwork you made of my homeland!! I’m in awe...

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

I'm so glad!

[@jackiegrandchamps1947]

Even if I don't paint and only organize your workshops abroad, I can appreciate what you do. Very beautiful!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Jackie, the appreciation is mutual!

[@manamemajeff6283]

OH MY GOSH your outline-less drawings are soooo good...

[@chammikaiser7740]

Lovely sketches Brenda. I love all those comments and the sketch collage is delightful. I enjoy Brugges very much and also have sketches in my sketchbook. I remember sketching my moules and frites. Must find that sketch again.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Chammi, Thanks! Did you try the fries with mayonnaise or the Belgium waffle with chocolate?

[@cathyjoerger4676]

Fun - thanks for sharing you sketchbook and tips! I've been to Brugges several times and now I need to go again with a sketchbook!!!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Cathy... with sketchbook in hand you’ll have a great time!

[@essietangle9931]

Beautiful art trail/journals, just amazing, glad you shared them with us. +art hints and how to handle situations.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Essie, Thank you for the nice comment!😁

[@Yorky222]

Brilliant work Brenda.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Douglas...Thank you for the nice comment!

[@color2066]

You are SUCH an inspiration! So much talent and skill. I love your creations. You remind me that every brush stroke is okay to make. Sometimes it’s quite intimidating. Thanks so much for sharing and for motivating me to paint what I’d like :)

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You’re very welcome. Happy Sketching! Brenda

[@karlasalyer323]

Love this video and your sketchbooks Brenda, thanks for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Karla, Thank you❤️

[@eulili.]

It must be so neat and nice to have a journal full of beautiful sketches and paintings. As a beginner I am always afraid to paint in my sketchbook and never finish it xD

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Eulili, Don’t be afraid... start on the second page if the first page is too intimidating. Fill it with every day little items and don’t worry about creating a masterpiece. Fill it with things that bring you joy... drawings of your favorite jewelry, a coffee cup, favorite sneakers, a friends face...

[@eulili.]

@@brendaswensonwatercolors Thank you for your answer! I will try that, thanks :)

[@LovkynaPeral]

Eulili i feel with you! I have mine maybe 3 Years?! and stil on the first few Sites.But i m patience... what normaly i m never with anything else 😁😅

[@amanda.correa]

Aahhhh good to see you and your beautiful work here again! 😍

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Amanda, Thank you for the nice comment!❤️

[@annbest7453]

OMG these drawings and sketches are beautiful,...

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Ann, Thank you!

[@annbest7453]

@@brendaswensonwatercolors - No thank you, you have an amazing talent, they way you draw and paint is just stunning, I just love looking at all of your artwork, thanks for sharing it with us... and thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my comment, that's just lovely of you,...

[@lynn_thinks]

Thanks, Brenda! It was fun watching your adventures via Instagram. This is a lovely summary and final ‘chapter.’ 🎨🖌👍💕

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Lynn, I nice way to finish 😊

[@springofghosts5227]

It was super relaxing to hear you talk, and I really like your style! I want to grab my watercolors and go out sketching, but I don't like to carry too much things when I'm out so I don't know how would I do it.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Sketching outdoors is so much fun once you figure out have to carry minimal supplies. Keep it simple!

[@tmikeporter]

Thanks, Brenda. A lovely city indeed is Bruges. Info at the end on materials and ink were helpful. I usually use Lamy Safari or a Lami Joy but will take a look at the Pilot VP. I have always had concerns about taking ink overseas but apparently you have not had an issue using the bottles that you showed us. Have seen good reviews on Goulet Pens for the Pilot. You likely refill the cartidges or fill an ink converter from this bottles you showed. BTW, I am nearly finished making a sketchbag from that Harbor Freight bag using your ideas. First trip out sketching it worked well. I"ve gone to Emmaline Bags in Canada for the bag hardware that enables me to attach d-rings to each end so I can use a shoulder strap.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mike, I use the cartridge converter in the pen. Sounds like your ready to take your skechbag on a trip. Happy Sketching!

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

Brenda, enjoying your videos. do you also do portraits with watercolor?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Sharon, Yes I do portraits. Check out my Instagram page to see a larger range of my work.😁

[@ayeshmoon]

Love it it's amazing please do some tutorials

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you. Have you seen my instructional videos/DVD’s? www.swensonsart.net/links

[@i.c223]

This is lovely. Thank you so much for sharing. I kinda have my answer about the ink pen. I'm going to try to find the Pilot one here in France ...

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Isabelle C , You’ll enjoy the pen!

[@charlottedewaal5204]

lovely!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@kathrynfaille5440]

Hi Brenda! I have taken two workshops with you but never fail to learn something new from you. I love the idea of the Pilot retractable pen. What size nib do you recommend?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Hi Kathryn, I have the medium nib on my pen… love it🖋

[@kathyhackney7950]

And also what watercolors do you yse? I love your anesthetic

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

I use Daniel Smith Watercolors.

[@kathyhackney7950]

@@brendaswensonwatercolors wow I was trying to type aesthetic 😆 not anesthetic wth 😆 😭

[@PeopleMakePictures]

Superb x

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thanks 😊

[@franko7341]

wow so much talent

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you 😊

[@gulsah21-q6j]

Hii :) i just found your channel and i really love your art. Can you please show how you draw and paint too? Thank you so much ☺️

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Hi, Thank you for the interest. Once you fonish viewing my KZbin videos please stop by my website to see instructional videos available www.swensonsart.net

[@michelinepartikian4227]

Fantastic! thanks :-)

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You’re welcome!

[@dcho9537]

Love your penmanship. What type and size pen did you use for those pieces?

[@dcho9537]

Sorry asked too early! Noticed you like fountain pens. I’m a fan now.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Yes...Fountains are the best!

[@AntonioMazzolaWatercolors]

Lovely and informative as usual. Is the De Atramentis Doc ink waterproof? thanks.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Tony, The ink is waterproof and archival.

[@21stCenturyMaggid]

Wow! Thank you! ❤

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank!

[@luisamartinromera6240]

Me gusta mucho!!! 😀👍

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Luisa, Thanks!

[@kathyhackney7950]

What is that sepia ish colored ink you're using ?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

The brown ink is De Atramentis document ink, Brown. It’s made in Germany. I buy it through Goulet pens

[@chatrinejansson7810]

One question about the De Atramentis document ink. Is it hard to clean out the converter from this ink after use? I have a Pilot vanishing point pen and a bottle of De Atramentis ink but am not sure if I dare to fill it with this ink? Is there no problem in your opinion?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Chatrine, I use the ink in my Pilot vanishing nib and I haven't had a problem. I'm careful to flush my pens with water when not in use.

[@vippysidhu9025]

👌

[@joanporter916]

When you said condensed water colors did you mean paint with only a little paint?