Colouring Book Review: Painterly Days Plus Tips on How to use Watercolours.

[@juditharowland3461]

Thanks Peta, One of the things I like about your demos is that your take time with the piece so that a student can follow along and learn. Another winner with Peta!

[@susanhamson]

Now I'm inspired to watercolor! What fun this all brings!

[@denisegallant149]

I know rhis is 5 years ago, but I really enjoyed it. Thankyou. Hope to see you again sometime, in the present, on youtube. We all miss you

[@KristyRice]

Oh my goodness Peta thank you!!!! I loved watching you paint in my books - so grateful for such a glowing review! XO

[@elkyuna8530]

Ur books are amazing

[@KristyRice]

XO

[@pamelaburke9250]

Wow! I actually bought one of these books when they first came out. They are so beautiful and I have no watercolor experience, I couldn’t bear to ruin it. I’m over it! I must try.

[@marciabosworth9470]

Thank you Kristy Rice for sending Peta the book and paints! It is nice to see a different artist's approach to these wonderful books. Thank you Peta for the wonderful lesson. Spot on as usual.

[@heatherleisure]

Immediately went to order this from Amazon. I had no idea there were watercoloring books, I've been so disappointed with most of mine even a few that seem to have mixed media paper. I haven't been able to play with my Inktense pencils as much as I would like, I want to be able to go all out with them paper designed to deal with more water. Thanks so much for showing us

[@waynec9576]

Peta, you're such an inspiration. You've made me want to delve into watercolor now! Love watching your videos. Thanks alot. Cheers.

[@snuuby5468]

This is one of the best tutorials for beginning watercolor and how to use this book. Peta, you are missed !!!

[@StevenTherrien]

Hi Peta, I have learned so much about coloring with colored pencils by doing the "duck pond" with you. I have also learned how to use the Derwent Inktense pencils by following along with you in "The Magical City" book when you did the picture in Paris. Now I would like to learn some basic water coloring techniques from you and was hoping you could do an in-depth picture from this book when you have some time. Thank you very much!

[@PetaHewitt]

I am very interested in watercolouring so this could be a possibility. :)

[@doloresungerleider4984]

Dear Peta It was a joy watching your demo. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@plstuart1965]

I love it! I definitely want to try my hand at watercolor. This would be the perfect way to do it. You did a wonderful job demonstrating, Peta! Thank you!

[@LearntoPaintwithScarlett]

Great review! It's nice to finally see a colouring book for watercolorists. Thanks for sharing! Happy Painting Scarlett

[@erins.5420]

Kristys books are amazing. She did a great job and thought about everything. Literally everything we could ever want or need in a coloring book let alone a watercolor book is in this book. I have all but the pattern book and love them. I haven't been able to paint recently but so look forward to share finished pages on Kristys Instagram! So for all who do get these books be sure to share what you've done! I love to see everyone's take on coloring books and they can inspire others as well. Great review Peta!!

[@funkylem]

Oh Peta you always do such beautiful work. Just stunning. Thank you.

[@DQDebra]

I can't wait to try watercolors! Thanks so much for the video.

[@DevilsEyes100]

This book looks amazing! :) And I love your explanation about watercolour pallets. :) I am getting the book in 2 days and my plan is to colour in it with my Derwent Inktense pencils mainly and perhaps some of my Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer ones. Can't wait to get started. :)

[@robincooper9323]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I was surprised that this didn't show up on your blog, but now I know that I need to just check KZbin because everything doesn't show up on your blog. I am so happy that Kristy sent a book to you. It is so interesting to see how you would color a page. I love your style of coloring in general, but would really love to see how you paint these pages. I hope you do more videos and any tutorials that you would like to do! Thank you so much!!!!

[@PetaHewitt]

Oops... i keep forgetting to post in my blog. I'll fix that when i get a moment.

[@lani3277]

when I first saw this book on Kristy's video I was not impressed and didn't think I'd use it but after watching your video I am excited to order them and follow along with you... you give some great instruction!! also these will be something I can do right here in my living room instead of having to shut myself away in my Art room. Thanks for the great instruction of not only about what products are good, but also how to paint properly with watercolor!

[@earles1230]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this review and tutorial. I'd already been considering purchasing the Painterly Days Water Coloring book and you've convinced me to give it a try as a new water colorist. 😊

[@scrapgirl14671]

Thanks PETA! YT is driving me nuts today, but I finally got to see the entire video! I have been eyeing these books fir quite some time, and will have to purchase one.

[@ellaconner9452]

Thank y so much for this! Very helpful. I love water coloring and am just learning how..thanks again!

[@joanporter916]

Thank you . I learn so much from.your demonstrations

[@dinahenryscott8651]

You must be a mind reader Peta! I purchased this book a couple of months ago not having a bit of watercolor experience. I was just thinking yesterday that it would be great to see you do a watercolor tutorial (since I've learned so much from your others) because I've been really reluctant to try on my own. And BAM! Here is a water coloring tutorial from Peta using the very book I have! Thank you! I'm going to give it a go as soon as I finish my Paris picture in The Magical City!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much Dina for giving one of my books a try! I have a lot of tutorials on my channel as well if that is helpful 😉

[@dinahenryscott8651]

+Kristy Rice I checked out your videos after I saw you had responded. I'm looking forward to watching them again after I get my watercolor paints in and can practice along side of your demo. 👍🏻

[@KristyRice]

Awesome :)

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Dear PETA - thank you for this delightful & informative share. Lots of good tips here !

[@atldukewife]

I just found your coloring videos and I could watch them all day. I believe you have been having some health issues and perhaps that is why we haven't seen any new videos? I hope you are well and I hope we will see more videos in the near future. You inspire so many!

[@macCALICOmac]

I love your channel so much! You are so on point with your topics!

[@Nattosoup]

Great review! Thank you so much for showing us this book, it looks fantastic.

[@lindasmith8625]

Just recently moved from colored pencils to watercolor and your videos have the same relaxed feel but as always with plenty of useful tips. I noticed you've been away from the web for some months...family always comes first, but just hoping that things are working their way out and you are able to find your joy as you so generously share your love of art with us. Blessings to you, dear Mrs. Hewitt. XX

[@PetaHewitt]

Thank you Linda. 2017 was not a good year for us but this year will be better. I hope it's a great one for you too.

[@lindasmith8625]

Mrs. Hewitt, I once heard that when you hit rock bottom, whatever the reason, to remember that you're actually standing on a great foundation for which great change for the better can happen. May 2018 be a year filled with great joy, health and of course, art. You give so much of yourself when you share your gift in your videos. My prayer for you and your family is that you be blessed tenfold. ❤️

[@PetaHewitt]

I wish the same for you and ypur family. Last year was a challenging year but I've watched my family grow and learn from it. I am healing slowly from my injury (presently I am typing to you from my hospital room) This year will be a good year. I can feel it.

[@lindasmith8625]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear you had a serious injury and hope you heal quickly and are out of the hospital as soon as is possible. You are right about the growth that happens during the most difficult of times, but it can be bloody hell during the process! You definitely seem to be a "half full" kind of gal and that is so very important and a great example to your family; especially your children and other young relatives. Positivity is so much more powerful than most people realize and will serve you well as you continue in your healing process. If we believe that things will improve, they will, but the opposite is true as well. I have included you and your family in my prayers. God speed and know that you are missed, as your art blesses all of your followers. You can actually hear positivity and joy in your voice when you share your artistic gift. Thank you for that! XX❤️😃

[@PetaHewitt]

Thank you, Linda. I am very grateful for your prayers. My philosophy is that is easy to set a good example when things are going well. It's when things are difficult that the example you set is most important. I think I teach me children how to deal with bad times by showing them how I deal with them. It's all learning experience. :)

[@Usdukes]

Isn't the book just beautiful? I thought I would start playing with watercolor and I am having so much fun! I agree the student paints do make the paper chalky and I did buy a few tubes of Daniel Smith and what a difference! Thanks, your tips are really helping me>

[@artactually5318]

I so love your videos, Peta!

[@debbiecowles712]

I really like your style of watercolor painting and your style of presenting your videos. I hope you consider doing more watercolor videos for the beginner. I've enjoyed and learned from many of your videos; thank you.

[@cardsbypanda]

Great video as always! You make watercoloring look so effortless. For me it is so much hassle, plus a three year old that wants to paint too.

[@cynthiarichter792]

Great tips for water coloring. TFS

[@KatieMovchan]

Love the Colors you used :)

[@roden70]

That looks like a nice book Peta. And the dagger brush worked fine as well. You share your love of the Schminke's watercolour with Marty from Owingsart. :-)

[@richardbutler9692]

Very well done! I learned a lot from watching this, and I am looking forward to buying my first watercoloring book from this author. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us all! :-)

[@bunnyjanie]

This looks beautiful! 💕

[@marthasfriend2579]

This was a great beginners lesson in watercolor. Your explanations are very clear. I also love your brand of paint and have a few tubes. I have been playing with water media blenders in my coloring books and it is fun and pretty but not like when you can bring the water to it. However I am not getting any bleed through with the blenders. I don't have any watercolor books yet.

[@jenniferthomas8932]

I'd love to see you use your Derwent inktense and/or watercolor pencils in this book. Test them out and see how they do in it.

[@lo3551]

I was thinking the same thing :) I found watercolours so very interesting as this is one area i have yet to try. Thanks again Peta for another wonderful video and your teaching methods a second to none.

[@KristyRice]

Hi there! I'm the author/illustrator of the books and wanted to share a piece I began in the Pattern book wth Inktense Blocks 👌🏻 instagram.com/p/BEfHoDzJmss/

[@lo3551]

Thank you so much Kristy! I checked it out and it looks great so I might try both. I just finished a search for your book:) I think it's fabulous. Congratulations.

[@jenniferthomas8932]

Wow! Thanks Kristy Rice! That was absolutely stunning and I can't believe it only took you 5 mins to get that far. The colors are so rich and vivid and bright. That's what we love about the inktense though, right? But absolutely beautiful, just like all of your work! I love your Painterly Days series of books! They are truly beautiful! And I love your KZbin channel and watching you watercolor in and out of your awesome books! Thank you for responding and thank you for creating the books we've all been wishing for! And Peta... Very sorry but I accidentally posted my comment before I could say... Thank you for sharing a review and beautiful tips on how you watercolor. I love all your work and have seen all your videos. Your awesome. I was just thinking, I wonder when she will do the Painterly Days Woodland review because I remember the happy mail video and it was like you read my mind. Love everything you do! Thanks again for sharing!

[@KristyRice]

You are so sweet! XO

[@lo3551]

I'd love to see this done with the kuretake Zig Clean Colour Brushes. I bought a set and am just waiting for the book to arrive. Took me a while to connect that watercolour pencils for colouring in books are not really the same as true watercolouring using watercolour paper. Can't wait. I love the Zig Clean Colour Brushes and would love to see you do a video on them if ever you get a set Peta. Thanks for this video. I loved it🎨

[@lynettedalton-stitchinmyst7358]

now i want one, love your tutorials

[@Lesli54ify]

This was amazing, thank you so much for sharing. I have a set of pencil water colours that I've never used because I'm not sure how. Also you should really think about putting together some art classes for beginners. I would be happy to pay for some online instruction. Again thanks so much. Lesliw

[@PetaHewitt]

It's something that i have been considering. I'll let you know on my blog if it goes ahead.

[@drmkpr88]

I got this too 😊 Thanks for the tutorial, Peta.

[@JaneDoe-cc8kp]

Hello, Peta! Thanks very much for your tutorial, I got inspired, learnt a lot and loved the book. I know it’s quite a line time, but I’ll try to find it. Could you, please, give the information about this small brush you got with the watercolour set? I loved it!

[@PetaHewitt]

Hi. the little watercolour brush is a Royal and Langnickel mini majestic 1/8 dagger brush.

[@deborahbreen5337]

Thank you for a really interesting video. You make the water coloring so easy... I might get up the nerve to try it !!

[@sakillian]

Deborah Breen

[@susanh7938]

Hello Peta, I hope you are well. Could you please tell me the color names you are using from the Schminke set? I seem to struggle with choosing colors. I would love to see you paint another page from this book using the Schminke set!!

[@alejandrahidalgo2656]

Muchas gracias por sus enseñanzas...disfruto mucho su video...me gusta su acento...blessings

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Oh hey! I have a couple of these books and I keep thinking about doing a review on them because they’re super interesting. I do think there are some problems I overall have, like the fiddly details are a little overwhelming for me while trying to use watercolors (I think it would be easier with pencils instead), but if you let go of trying to actually fill in each spot precisely and just let the paint slosh around a bit..... it can be fun! I also really like that the same image is printed on both sides, which you mentioned is great for practice, and may be the solution to my problem of stressing out over the tiny details as mentioned above. =>.

[@romanplasencia8418]

Loved the video. Gonna break in my new watercolor palette

[@evenichols3517]

Peta..love your video on this lovely book. Can you tell me the name of the Czech tiny paint pallets that you suggested. I could not make out the name when you said it. Maybe it is no longer available...but I would love to find out if it is still maybe on Amazon. Thanks so much.

[@waynec9576]

They're the KOH-I-NOOR watercolor paint wheel set. Easily found on amazon. Hope this helps.

[@ladygraceize]

Can you use Inktense pencils or watercolor pencils on this book.... Just curious. I like the images in this coloring book.

[@KristyRice]

Hi there! I'm the author/illustrator of the books! Yes definitely you can use both 😀

[@ladygraceize]

Thanks for that. I wanted to know.

[@jaykhopey4499]

Love the insights you added, I was wondering is that plastic sleeve (straw) at back of your brush

[@jamjar1010]

HI, could you let me know which make of taklon brushes you used in vid .Loved your vid will be following you now.

[@erins.5420]

Peta, I hope to see more watercolor from you, if it's something you want to do. More so with the schmincke set if you could! :)

[@PetaHewitt]

I would love to. :)

[@soucky1]

Wonderful Book Peta, i love the brush, where could whe bought them, excellent tutorial Peta has i never use watercolor i think i'ts the perfect set to buy! thank youfor this amazing Demo!

[@StationeryJunkieGirl]

Love it how you say "schminkie", sounds so cute!

[@marijker.6189]

hello Peta, can you say something more or send a link about the black brush ( dagger brush)? what brand/number is it? Great review btw , thank you for that!

[@PetaHewitt]

Oops... i did not see this question. Sorry for the long wait. The little watercolour brush is a Royal and Langnickel mini majestic 1/8 dagger brush.

[@lori_bain]

Thank you, Peta. Do you do a swatch page for your watercolors, too, as you do for pencils?

[@PetaHewitt]

Yes I do. :) I generally keep a swatch card with my paints and also swatch them out in my book of colours for quick reference when I'm restocking.

[@lori_bain]

+Peta Hewitt Good to know. Thanks so much for all you do! I've learned so much from you.

[@lindak7620]

What was the name of the paints you used that you really like? Also what was the name of the blade brush? Thank you

[@gaildeltufo-barrett3686]

Hi PETA I have a few of these books and on my own I made a mess , lol ! Say with the cherries you did , I know you said make enough paint and water on your pallet . After you do wash , leave white areas and let dry . My question is when you go back with darker red to add details , do you use same water/paint from pallet for second time for detail , or make mix of same color less water ? Or use a totally different darker red? When I tried own my own with a prima pallet I make color mixer on try way to dark and I guess added it to illustration as if brush was a pencil or marker . Painting not water coloring . I hope you see this even video been a while . I going to grab book now and play around. Haven’t touched it again in two years .i love you tutorials

[@SweetPJ]

This is wonderful! I have purchased two of the Painterly Days books and am excited to start painting in them. Can you tell me what kind of dagger type brush that is and where I can possibly buy it? It looks like a neat little brush! Thank you 😃

[@KristyRice]

The dagger brushes are available on misterart.com. They are Royal & Langnickel Mini Majestic :)

[@StevenTherrien]

Another question, Peta, I'd like to get one of those blade brushes could you list the name and any information about it so I can look it up on Amazon or some art store? Thanks so much!

[@PetaHewitt]

Hi Steven... Kristy Rice actually sent me that dagger brush (I keep calling it a blade brush but it's actually a 'Dagger' brush) as it is one of her favourites to use... and I can understand why. I haven't stopped using it. :)the information printed on the brush is: 1/8" Dagger mini magestic Royal & Langnickel 4200G. i hope you can find one. It's a really very useful brush.

[@StevenTherrien]

+Peta Hewitt Thank you, I found it at Misterart.com.

[@Novastrike7]

Hi, this is are the same? www.amazon.com/Royal-Mini-Majestic-Dagger-Brush/dp/B0092QJ91O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465526784&sr=8-2&keywords=dagger+brush+1%2F8

[@Bludaizee3]

Excellent review.

[@sherri3592]

I love your videos a whole evening cab to by beautiful peta ☺️👍🏻❤️

[@fernandamacedo9011]

Loved it

[@cuppy1217]

Peta or anyone else who knows. I have Zig watercolor brush pens. Would they work nicely in this book? I know my inktense would be good and others, I just wondered. I am planing to get this book just wanted to know in advance what I could or couldnt use that I'm already comfortable with for starters.

[@PetaHewitt]

Hi Cuppy. I have a handful of zig watercolour brush pens I picked up in Singapore. I tested them on this paper and they responded very well. Pick your least favourite page to use to get the hang of them... as you know art materials can react differently depending on the paper. But i encourage you to have fun and go for it.

[@LeanneLandArt]

What is the brand name of the watercolour palette you showed that's more expensive? I asked for this colouring book for my birthday - it looks so pretty! :)

[@StevenTherrien]

Thanks for the great videos, I've learned so much from what I've seen you do. What was the name of that small watercolor set in the little round containers from the Czech republic?

[@MiaFoxColoring]

KOH-I-NOOR 24 Round Water Colour Paint :)

[@StevenTherrien]

+Mia Fox thank you very much!

[@PetaHewitt]

Thanks Mia. Just to clarrify, Steven, Ko-I-Noor have two colour wheel water colour sets. one is normal which comes in a black plastic wheel and the other is their 'Brilliant'. I use the 'Brilliant' because the colours are, quite frankly, amazingly rich in pigment. I like this set for colouring line art as they are mostly translucent.

[@StevenTherrien]

+Peta Hewitt Thank you for clarifying that!

[@iadenicole931]

Hi Peta. Love your videos. I bought this colouring book and it's beautiful. However, I don't know if mine is defective but I have used mission gold paint and tried W&N professional paints on it with not too much water and the paper pills on me. I bought the paint brush Kristy recommended so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm so disappointed. Do you have any suggestions of what I can do? I would appreciate anything you would recommend. Thanks.

[@sheshechic]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I've been wondering about this book. BTW, I've left you a message in the discussion section of youtube, regarding the Russian book.

[@somethinggoinground]

What are your thoughts on the Derwent watercolour for beginners?

[@jennacollins7776]

You must have read my mind, my watercolour pencils just came in the mail the other day, and I've been really thinking about buying a cheap set of actual watercolour paints.

[@kbaez1978]

Hi Peta I was wondering if I could recommend a coloring for you to try painting

[@PetaHewitt]

I am always happy to hear about colouring books that are suitable for painting in. :)

[@kbaez1978]

I'm not sue which paint it's good for but I know color pencils are used and some people do paint it but I'm not sure what type they is other then maybe acrylic paint

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Hello, PETA 🌷🐣🌷 I love watching you work 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@starrynight5207]

When the Artist's Loft watercolors dry, and you touch them, does the color transfer? Someone told me that they did and I don't want to buy them if they do.

[@greenassgrass]

When they dry,, if you run your finger across,, they will come up chalky like pastels

[@starrynight5207]

greenassgrass Will the color come off of the paper?

[@greenassgrass]

It comes off mine yes

[@starrynight5207]

greenassgrass then i wont buy

[@numb22z]

I just discover these books last week and will purchase them as soon as I can, it's so great to have watercolour coloring books!! and they are so lovely

[@PetaHewitt]

1/8" Dagger mini magestic Royal & Langnickel 4200G

[@numb22z]

thank you ;)

[@isaiasquevedo6776]

Thank you for this review, after watching your video I am so eager to order this books on Amazon. Please, please, tell me where I can find that black watercolor brushes the one that was sent to you for this review. I want it soooo bad! Also, would you be doing any review on the inktense blocks from derwent? i know you used the inktense pencils already in one of your coloring books and it looks amazing. I just purchased the blocks but I'm having a hard time figuring out where or how to use them.

[@Novastrike7]

in this page you can buy that brush www.misterart.com its the dagger 1/8 royal & langnickel series 4200 mini majestic brushes

[@veracalvin6858]

do you ever use your water brush with the watercolor paints?

[@Medusa5150]

I'm a new subscriber. Your top tips and tutorials really helped dig deeper into my creative ability. One observation, I have scanned many comments left along with so many easy for u to answer questions. Maybe I might've missed some, but I didn't see a REPLY back from your end to so many of your loyal subscribers... 😕

[@PetaHewitt]

Hi. Yes I've probably missed lots of questions. I am active on many different social media platforms and I tend to get a lot of comments and questions. I try to answer as many as I can but it is time consuming. I have a job and a family to maintain so i can only spend so much time answering questions. Also I was away from the web for about 8 months due to family issues so I missed a whole lot there.

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

How long does it usually take you to finish 1 book?

[@PetaHewitt]

If I were to concentrate solely on one book then probably about a year for one the size of 'Enchanted Forest'. For one of the 'Creative Haven' line of books... maybe 3 to 4 months.

[@Skinnychelle48]

Love the brush Peta, what brand and size is it?

[@jillmayo]

Pita, I ordered the Painterly Days Watercoloring Book for Adults and the Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set - 24 Colors, Kuretake Gansai Tambi Set of 6 - Starry Colors. I am a beginner in watercolors but have been using my beloved Inktense pencils for a long time. Could you tell me if you have used these paints and any comments on them. They are arriving this week and I can't wait to get started.

[@TheYoshie007]

jillmayo how did it go with the paints you ordered?

[@tracyboswell9333]

could you use water color pencils if you wanted too

[@Bludaizee3]

Tracy Boswell Yes you definitely could. Sometimes I like to go over water color pencil with a refillable brush pen filled with water.

[@tracyboswell9333]

Thanks Brenda, I use the water brushes so much easier for me.