Sketchbook Tour: Spain/Catalonia

[@sandfly60]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Thankyou.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you😊

[@pjlewisful]

I like the peaceful observative feel of your sketchbooks that are so pleasingly designed.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you

[@gelsonnicolinimonteiro2667]

Awesome. Amazing artwork. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fennec4150]

I love your sketches. It's alive, full of freshness, original. I feel serenity. Well done and thank you for your videos.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sylvia4425]

5:53 All your sketches are wonderful. But what really captivates me is your gorgeous fountain pen drawings and marbled color effects you capture with watercolor. Absolutely mesmerizing! I do hope to see a little tutorial on how you do those someday. 😊 ✒️ 🎨 Remarkable!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Sylvia, Thank you! The marbled effected (granulation) you see on the pen was achieved by using Lunar Black by Daniel Smith Watercolors. Got to check it out!

[@phyllismittler8867]

I also wanted to add that your style and the way you see everything you put in your art is amazing. You got my paints out. Thank you. Would love to meet you.

[@phyllismittler8867]

I live in Northern California. The Peninsula.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Phyllis, Thank you for the kind words. I teach workshops across the US and abroad. Perhaps we’ll get to meet one day. If interested you can always check my workshop schedule on my website www.swensonsart.net

[@mayelalameda-lyver2025]

What a great sketchbook tour. Thank you for sharing. At the workshop there was never time to see them. Now, I'm a happy camper. Your work is so beautiful, I could easily spend days browsing your sketchbooks.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mayela, YES! Wish I had more time to share the books in the workshop but it's important not take time away from workshop participants having ample time to sketch and paint. Happy Sketching!

[@phyllismittler8867]

Love your talent. Thank you for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Phyllis, Thank you!

[@janinee6733]

I just love the way you sketch and the vibrant colours you let the sketches come to life with! Such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@susanbradford4543]

Just wonderful sketchbooks and what an exciting place to sketch.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Susan, It was so much fun!

[@krystal2202]

I love your sketchbook and everything in it. Your paintings and sketches are absolutely beautiful.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Krystal, Thank you!

[@greenrayascension2527]

Of the sketch art that I have seen on KZbin, I love yours because of the life you bring to your art through your use of value. Your work sparkles with light. Thank you for sharing your world. God Bless.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Kim, Thank you for kind affirming words. You're so kind Blessing to you.

[@reginasielk7147]

I adore your art, such a huge inspiration for me. Thank you so much

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Regina Sielk , You're so kind 😊 Thanks!

[@marydomec6285]

Love your sketches,

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mary, Thank you!

[@matfryart]

Your paintings and sketches tell such fantastic stories! So very beautiful and a joy to watch 😏

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Matilda, Thank you!

[@JordiBartoll]

Nice work! I'm glad to see that my country got you inspired, you really do justice to it . Lovely colours, by the way!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Jordi Bartoll , Thank you! Beautiful cities and welcoming people.

[@Rowlandph]

Just discovered you...and Love your sketches!...I just subscribed!.. :)

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Nice comment. Glad you've enjoyed my artwork!

[@isabelaweber8246]

your paintings are lovely, I love your style

[@shawville5access540]

Outstanding

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Isabela, Thank you!

[@AlainGuidettiWatercolor]

on each page its particular light, and a party of colors. Very beautifull!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you Alain. I had lots of inspiration on the trip!

[@deborahmerz3283]

Your art is absolutely stunning!! Keep it up!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Deborah, Thank you!

[@yippiecahier9253]

Gorgeous as always! Thanks for sharing it!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@mindrawsstuff3562]

I really like your style and artworks!!!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thanks you!

[@yorkchen7855]

What are wonderful sketching drips you’ve down. I really love them, and you know what, I have been following you for years, learning your techniques that you taught on videos. Thank you for sharing, hoping that one day I can join your lessons.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

York, I appreciate your kind words😁

[@PeopleMakePictures]

Brilliant.... just great work. Its funny how the UK has an Urban Sketching scene, and your sketch books rival these guys.. It's really terrific.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You’re very kind💕

[@essietangle9931]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Essie Tangle Thanks!

[@alexanderphd]

Those are great. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

You're welcome!

[@PaulaJoW]

I love your work!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@JuliaTalks777]

Waw beautiful work ! ❤️

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@DeanBluntLover911]

This video and your sketchbook was beautiful!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@lilandroses734]

Love your art

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Natalie's Channel Thank you!

[@karenmoss8810]

Wish I'd been sketching a few decades ago when I was in Spain. I may have to use my photos to create a journal.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Karen, It's never too late to memories to paper.

[@cynthiajhepworth8771]

Totally beautiful and inspiring. How did you do the lizard on front of your journal? I am going to take one of your workshops. Have been looking for one I can make it to. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

I bought the sticker in Barcelona. It's a symbol of Gaudi's

[@DocumentedJourney]

sounds and looks beautiful! Because of you I use stillman & birn, so thank you!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

That good to know. Thanks!

[@Ichselbst6606]

Thanks alot for the tour through yoursketchbooks. It's great to hear your excitement about Barcelona even weeks after you'd been there. And it shows in your sketches. I also loved the one of your fountain pen!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@马致遥-l6v]

You are one of the best watercolor artist I saw on KZbin, love your work! What is the brown ink you use for your sketch? Can you do a video about your favorite art supplies? Thank you!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you! The ink I use is the De Atramentis, Document Ink, Brown. I love it! I do have a video on my sketching supplies. Please check out my other videos. I think you'll like them. Happy Sketching!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

My blog has lots of demos, tips, short tutorials... www.brendaswenson.blogspot.com I teach workshops nationwide and abroad. Schedule here: www.swensonsart.net I have a class that is offered through Sketchbook Skool. You'll have to check their website to see when it's offered next.

[@yvonnecarpenter2957]

I love your style of drawing! Thank you for sharing! It might be just me, but my volume was all the way up, and ou sounded like you were on the other side of the room! Weird....

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

The sound is fine on my phone, computer... Sorry you can't hear it.

[@us5634]

I noticed you are using the larger Stillman & Birn. do you like it as much as your own sketchbook? Will you continue to use all three? I really love how your images tell a story of your day. And, I really love your use of color. It is one of the things I like best about your work.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Cynthia, Yes... I will continue to use "my sketchbooks". I like having a wide assortment of papers in one sketchbook (pastel, drawing, tinted, watercolor...). The Stillman & Birn's are great...I love the Beta, soft covers, sizes. Happy Sketching!

[@us5634]

How do you decide on which sketchbook to use? The small one in your bag. Your handmade book and larger S&B book are interchangeable?

[@sooart5333]

Beautiful~!! Thanks for sharing. 1sub

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@candykelly2705]

I love your style, detailed yet loose, I wish I could achieve that look. And your colors really sparkle. What type of watercolor paints are your favorites? Thank you for sharing your spectacular paintings with us, I could look at these forever.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Candy, Thank you for your encouraging words! I use Daniel Smith Watercolors. I have a blog. I list my art supplies, paint colors, demonstrate techniques... Here is the link to my supplies. brendaswenson.blogspot.com/2017/07/modified-watercolor-palette.html?m=0 Brenda

[@deadinteresting8905]

what sketchbook do you use to make your stunning journal?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

The sketchbook is a Stillman & Birn, Beta, 10x8

[@johnnonamegibbon3580]

Catalonia is like a real life cartoon

[@prodigypotato]

Funny how title say spain/catalonia, like if it was a different country. It's not.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

It's one of those sticky situations...it depends on who you're talking to. In my video I am more concern with describing a region of Europe. Hope you enjoyed the artwork.