Colouring Book Review: Lost Ocean Walk through with Tips and Coloured Pages

[@victoriusgrace2307]

Johanna actually said in one of her interviews that she choose the white paper because she was hearing the opinions of her fans and that she wanted to give us something that would show the colours more true to their vibrancy rather than giving us cream coloured paper where the colours were slightly off. The only thing that the different companies around the world who publish this get to choose is how the cover looks, how the inside cover looks, and what thickness of paper they use. Also she said that the reason for the fewer two page pictures is because she was hearing a lot of people say that the binding was getting in the way and making it very hard to colour so she decided to eliminate those problems by not going straight to the edges, however since i have a copy from Canada I did realize that not every publisher followed through with that, as some of my pages do go straight to the edge of the binding.

[@Louvidion]

+Victorius Grace “Regal” i have heard that secret garden make your markers bleed through what about enchanted forest and this one? do you know? ty

[@victoriusgrace2307]

Yes Markers will bleed through. Johanna has said that she recommends using pencil crayons and the Triplus Fineliner pens by Staedtler to use in her books.. I've tried using markers and sharpies in all of my books just in the back and they will bleed through, however the fineliners won't as long as you aren't pushing too hard. According to Johanna, if you want to use markers on the art work that she's drawn that you should pick up the artist edition of her books, it's on thicker paper that has a better chance of not bleeding through, and if it does it's okay anyway's because in that book, it's all one sided pages.

[@Louvidion]

Victorius Grace allright, you've been very helpful, thank you very much! i will use my faber castell pencils anyway :) i am from Argentina i wish get Derwent or any reallygood brand but can't affor them so FB it's okay for me :) hahaha Have a nice day!

[@victoriusgrace2307]

Faber Castell's pencil crayons actually rival Prismacolor. You get one of their bigger sets and you're golden. I've heard lots of people say that they actually prefer Faber Castell rather than Prismacolor. I'm actually in the midst of thinking about buying a set of Faber castell pencil crayons too.

[@solofargeklat4992]

@Victorius Grace the UK version is different design to. Like European versions of the books. Some have the panorama color page as a long plactas, dobbel sided, staying loose and inn in it. And some whit out it. And tree color inside ends whit motives on it. And magical forest have dragons in some versions. Whit flip sides.

[@JoyceFierro]

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I love seeing your beautiful work and your different technics.

[@nbenefiel]

Mine is printed in the US The paper is nice and thick, no marker bleed through and it has a removable dust cover. No complaints

[@dalekalyvas9005]

Peta - I am a new subscriber and I just have to say that you are so inspiring! Looking at your work makes me strive to be a better colorist with each page I complete. You are so talented and I thank you for being humble and generous enough with your time to share your tips and talents with us. These reviews must take some time to put together! With every review I watch of yours I learn something new and that is very much appreciated. Thanks!

[@takkat24]

I just got this book for my christmas present, and love it already. Can't wait to get stuck into it.

[@firetruck1955]

Peta I have only just found you on You Tube. I am quite obsessed with coloring and at the moment have begun Lost Ocean from beginning and will do it sequentially to the end. It is the first time I've done this and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Mine was printed in China, 2013 and has the best of the qualities you mentioned. It does not have the blue page. I've used Prismacolor pencils, gel pens, pastels and diluted acrylic paint. Thanks for the advise and tutorials. As an added bonus I am a shrimpers daughter so I am truly enjoying this theme.

[@thekeddi]

I have two coppies of this book because some of the pictures i love are on both sides of the same page and Im planning to decorate my craft room with them when finished. I love how you have coloured yours in! Your an ecxellent colourist! xxxxxx

[@plstuart1965]

Peta, your art work is amazing. You're so talented! I've enjoyed the videos I've watched so far & plan to watch them all. Thank you for sharing your talent & providing inspiration. Keep on giving us new videos & tutorials to encourage us to sharpen our skills.

[@dshogan181]

Thank you Peta, can you perhaps do a tutorial video for one of these pages, (like the duck pond, in Enchanted Forest). I recently bought this book and I am now somewhat overwhelmed lol... PS, your work is STUNNING and I have watched ALL your videos!

[@xMissNicoleGreenx]

I love your flip throughs of these books I've been waiting for this one in particular and I love the pages you've completed so far. I would love for you to maybe do an updated video on all your completed pages in all your books one day :)

[@brodyuriel1142]

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[@jalentrent5863]

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[@brodyuriel1142]

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[@brodyuriel1142]

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[@jalentrent5863]

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[@fayrouzislam9626]

I am gonna buy this book.so excited!

[@katieng745]

I bought the secret garden a year ago and I am almost done with it !!! I like that one but I LOVE THIS ONE 😍😍. This is going to be my next purchase for sure ... Thanks for sharing with us 😍❤️

[@bolhadart7784]

i had this book today in my hands, i had been at the store and i thought about buying... Now i am watching your video, and thinking why i didnt buy the book lol Such a beautiful book :) Good work.

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Thank you for showing us the inside of this book, this is ideal for me as I never know which to choose when buying online. I love that there are editions with extra covers, which I haven't seen yet in the UK. Tfs x

[@magiaj6744]

+Tracy Atkinson Did it arrive? And what are your thoughts of it?

[@edenmoss1052]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for sharing another one :)

[@sylvia4425]

@1:05....Peta, did you color those fishes or did the book already have those 'pre-colored in'....like some books tend to do on a few selected pages?

[@PetaHewitt]

+Sylvia Catalano Yes, I coloured in all the fish. I know what you mean but this particular doesn't have any pre coloured areas.

[@PetaHewitt]

+Sylvia Catalano There is no pre colouring in this book. (I actually don't like the books that have got pre coloured sections... I like to pick my own colour scheme from scratch.)

[@farahchein3205]

Dear Peta... When you use what I think are soft pastels in your coloring Books...do you use some spray fixative for it not to come off on other pages?...Thank you...and thanks for your beautiful KZbin Videos!

[@grannieannie40]

+1dCasey I also have the US version & use Prismacolors but mine don't shadow on the other side. I wonder why this is? I checked on Amazon UK & the book they have on offer is printed in Italy. I wish I knew how to find one printed in China. As always Peta your work is very beautiful & informative!

[@GreenEnvyDesigns]

Is there a postcard version available of this book?... Thats what i loved most about johannas books. The size is just right for me

[@O2BSoLucky]

The page with the multi Circles, where you suggest 'to take it slow', remind me of a colour blind test. I think it would lend itself to having a message or name formed within the pattern with the rest being background. I suspect I'm getting this book for Christmas, from the hints given, if not it will be my Boxing Day sale buy!!!! So I'm loving seeing what you've come up with as I have zippo colour choosing ability or any natural talent at pretty much anything artistic. Thankfully colour in books are now popular and I get to dabble!

[@PetaHewitt]

+O2BSoLucky I've seen a few people draw patterns or pictures over that page and they look great. One made it into a patchwork quilt looking picture complete with sewing thread like pattern at the edges. I'm not sure at the moment but I'm thinking i will turn the piece into a drawing by selectively colouring the little circles to make up a picture.

[@princesspaz9498]

edi wow

[@Skinnychelle48]

My preference are my books with bright white paper because the color really pops of the pages! 👍🏽

[@lottiebarrell8375]

I really love your colouring reviews loving my books 😊 plz do more your really good at colouring

[@OlivierOdorant]

sorry i was very interested in your works. can you tell me where did you buy the book? and if i order online which site should i look at? thanks

[@theresamcnabb1842]

Hi pitta I have just got my new second book of the lost ocean coloring book

[@flcxflc]

i really love the precision of fineliners. i'm not sure if you mentioned it or not, but are the pages thick enough so that there's no bleed-through?

[@flcxflc]

also, did you only use gel pens? are gel pens what you generally prefer?

[@trischjojo]

Can i know which gel pens and markers are you using? Its so beautiful 💖

[@sylvia4425]

Peta, where did you purchase your Lost Ocean book? I tried Amazon and eBay and all seem to be the USA published version only. One lady I emailed via eBay said her UK version doesn't have the aqua-turquoise colored inner cover as yours does. She said a BIN number would determine the one I'm looking for? So, where did you purchase yours?

[@Ghostofbeautycosplays]

Mine doesn't have the removal cover 😑

[@dreamdrawer8615]

I got this book for my 13th birthday which was 3 days ago. And I'm always afraid to use a lot of colours so. I have to improve in that.

[@bluesky.images9552]

Can you provide a link to the pencils and markers you use so that perhaps we can order them here in America?

[@amandakazmark3730]

have you done the page with the tiny shells since you've done this video; the one after the jellyfish?

[@layba6422]

Great review I was thinking of buying lost ocean but wasn't quite sure thx

[@jenny154]

I just bought this and it's beautiful!

[@cybermikasa1097]

I got that book from my mom for New Year! But can I ask you, what type of medium did you use? Is it crayons or pastel & etc. Thanks!!

[@brassyjazzful]

I have this book, and I'm so absolutely terrible at coloring w/ colored pencils. How do you learn how to do such complex shading and blending like that, which shows texture and shadows of leaves and such? ...Seems so effortless, I have no idea how to learn those techniques...I watch the videos of people doing the shadings, then try it myself and looks lousy...

[@missliss2581able]

I just bought the US version from Amazon and my copy does not have the removable dust cover (I'm not bothered by that) but it does fold out into a page and a half spread on the front and back (it would be 3 pages total, as well as having the half page with the black background that the dust cover has. I have noticed that while the pages are still very thick, the texture is a has a bit more tooth than my copy of Secret Garden. It makes it a little more difficult to get a smooth result with pencils but it's not bad at all, just different. I would still be happy to recommend the book if someone could only get this version.

[@luv2craftcards]

have you ever use gamsol to blend the colors using color pencils?

[@Bella21074]

What kind of pencils did u uses what can u leave me a link to the other video I might buy another lost ocean book and new pencils and jell pens

[@PetaHewitt]

+Kimberly Lambert I use Faber Castell Polychromos pencils in this book so far.

[@helendonohoe1575]

Love your videos you are so enlightening

[@USMCmom2016]

What fine-liners do you use that won't bleed through? Love your videos! Thanks!

[@PetaHewitt]

+Sue Gordon With this print version I don't have any problem with any brand of fineliners.

[@victoriusgrace2307]

+Sue Gordon Johanna always suggests using the Triplus Fineliner pens by staedtler. However with them you do need a very light hand or they will bleed through.

[@petalswink]

I did at one time see that ISBN # but for the life of me I cannot locate it now. Does anyone have that ISBN# because I would like to purchase this book with the dust cover and the better quality paper. I took my other one back to the store already since I had not yet colored in it. This is so intricate I can't see how fine tipped markers wouldn't be the first choice of coloring tools.

[@andrewmarkbrown7943]

Mine is made in the USA and is exactly like the one you are showing. Dust covers, quality paper.

[@VioletSkye19]

Thanks for yet another wonderful review :)

[@kellyb1765]

Hi peta, Johanna has a Christmas and jungle book due out later this year :-)

[@PetaHewitt]

+Kelly Burke yes! I'm excited. (I've been following her updates on Face Book.)

[@TheChgz]

I recently got this for my self on Amazon, just waiting for it to arrive. Thanks for the inspiration I feel like you have given me some brilliant ideas I cant wait to try! I think I may also watch Finding Nemo to get some colour ideas :D

[@MariaTeresaRiccitelli]

Thanks for showing it!

[@Louvidion]

Does this book or "enchanted forest" bleed through? because secret garden does sadly! do you recommend to use pencil over marker? thanks :)

[@sparklight0964]

Do you have the first edition of the secret garden that paper does bleed through but the paper thickness was switched on later printings of the book to prevent bleed through or it might be the type of markers or pens your using.

[@nichawker6486]

Hi PETA! My name is Natalie ( sorry I'm using my husbands email account) I just wanted to tell you that I'm obsessed with your art work. Everything you do is amazing! I'm just starting in my own adult coloring books, but I would love to see all the things you color. I'm finding the VERY tiny detailed things a challenge so if you could do a tutorial on working on the fine detail I would be very appreciated. Keep up the great work :)

[@PetaHewitt]

+Nic Hawker Hi Natalie I will see what I can do about a fine detail tutorial. :)

[@sylvia4425]

I'm having a hard time locating the UK version of Lost Ocean. I've tried Amazon, eBay, various bookstores. WHERE and WHEN did u purchase your UK version? Thank you for any help or advice.

[@PetaHewitt]

+Sylvia Catalano Australia sells the UK version. You could try the online store 'The book depository'. It's in the UK. here is the link. www.bookdepository.com/Lost-Ocean-Johann-Basford/9780753557150 Looking at the publishing info it appears to be the version I have but I did not order this book from here so I can't be 100% sure. It has the same ISBN number as mine: ISBN 9780753557150. (Also shipping is free!)

[@PetaHewitt]

+Peta Hewitt I just checked... the book depositiory lists two different ISBN numbers... not sure what that means. If Random House is asking for a specific ISBN number then maybe its a safer bet to go with them.

[@sylvia4425]

Peta Hewitt God Bless you, Peta. You have helped me immensely! :)

[@sparklight0964]

Do you think I would be able to find this book or the Enchanted Forest in my local Target or Walmart?

[@maryryan8736]

I bought Lost Ocean at Walmart. Sometimes you can see what they have in stock in a local store near you from their website. I did not see Enchanted Forest at Walmart, but I did see it at Meijers...if you have one of those near you. I saw neither books at my Target.

[@sparklight0964]

+Mary Ryan Thank you so much I went to Walmart and they only had Lost Ocean then I went to Target and I got so lucky their was two books of Enchanted Forest and I bought it I'm so excited to start coloring it.

[@SLChuah]

And also this version which I have, the binding is sewn into the book with binding thread. The US version which also I have , doesn't look like its sewn.

[@PetaHewitt]

+sl Chuah Interesting. I didn't know that.

[@sylvia4425]

I'm obsessed with finding the UK version of this book! Peta, you're truly my last hope and I pray you find it in your heart to respond to this strange request. Will you please provide me with the ISBN number of the Lost Ocean book? I got an email from a Random house publishing co in UK. They are requesting this ISBN number so they can provide me with the correct version of Lost Ocean. (I guess they want to be sure it's the right one?) Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Peta. :) ;)

[@PetaHewitt]

+Sylvia Catalano Gotcha'... check my reply to your earlier post. :)

[@suecia1128]

+Sylvia Catalano Is the UK book different from the one I bought in the US

[@Skinnychelle48]

The backgrounds u do r chalk?

[@starjmac]

Great review!! :)

[@Coffeelover_5]

New subscriber love your book

[@alateiagin1136]

beautiful

[@cance7984]

I LOVE it!

[@varshaparekh7925]

For the first picture in the book that you have beatifully colored, did you docyhexbackground first or did you colour it first and then did the background?

[@helendonohoe1575]

I'm very disappointed that no new adult colouring book has come out this year😭

[@redbeassst5140]

очень хорошая книга

[@leilabrito2983]

Lindo, lindo.

[@1dCasey]

I have the US version and the paper is really dissapointing. I have even had shadowing with my Prismacolour pencils.

[@juliemcd444]

+1dCasey I find the same thing. What a shame. Will have to re purchase one from the china publisher. Way to go, America!

[@DearScareltLetter]

I'm so confused. my lost ocean book has different pictures

[@olindadasso1020]

Bv

[@AliNa-ps3jg]

Лайк лес из Росии

[@hippiechickie18]

The little giggles are a bit creepy, you should stop doing that in your videos.

[@DearScareltLetter]

I'm so confused. my lost ocean book has different pictures