Gouache & Acrylic Ink Sketchbooks: Full Tutorial

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much for watching! I am so happy to share that my first course, "Painting Flowers in Acrylic," is now available. Use code *KZbin30* to take $30 off! The course is available here: courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/offers/sTGLNjHa/checkout Don't forget to use the code, and happy painting!

[@vanwinklemeister]

This feels like a super sterilized version of what Dina Brodsky does.

[@mosaicartwmichaelmonreaux1911]

I love this piece so much. I would design a whole room around a painting like this! Absolutely stunning!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Oh wow, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so happy you like the peace!

[@skygypsy11]

This is so beautiful on many different levels. Thank you for expressing your own beauty for us.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave this comment, it means the world.

[@priscilla9995]

Such beauty! I love the charming look of the written words around the bird. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I love the look of the writing too. I initially included a part in the video where I was talking about what I was writing (sometimes it's deep and profound, other times I have no idea what to say so I talk about the weather). In this video, I'm writing about how self-conscious I am about journaling on camera! But since the text is so tiny you'd never know 😊

[@cind_h_er5717]

Ha - I almost spoke too soon. Was going to mention Dina Brodsky, but then you did. Anyway, thanks for sharing the process. :)

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Dina’s incredible, isn’t she??? I took both her sketchbook habit workshop and her Instagram course and both have helped me immensely. I asked her how she felt about me making a video of my sketchbooks and she told me to go for it because she wants more people to become keepers of sketchbooks. I agree, it feels like magic to have these books now!!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@cind_h_er5717]

Yeah, Dina's sketchbooks are dreamy. Even more amazing and inspiring to know all of that! I've sub'd. @@MarianneVanderDussen

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@cind_h_er5717 thank you so much!!!

[@a.r.4416]

Question: Is acrylic ink really accepting gouache on it? Gorgeous video ❤

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yes it does! It completely tones the pages and the gouache just rests lightly on top. I hope you give it a shot, and thank you!!!

[@peyotecoyote73]

So lovely, Marianne, and your technique is so interesting. Thanks for sharing and creating such a beautiful video

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I learned the fundamentals from Dina, and I was initially nervous about sharing it, even though I've been using these techniques for awhile, because I thought it was *her* way. But when I talked to her she said she considers it non-proprietary, and she'd much prefer if more people began to keep sketchbooks. So I hope this video encourages more people to experiment and give it a shot!

[@BethanyAitch]

Gorgeous! Do you put a barrier in between pages when you’re spritzing them to avoid damage to other pages?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Great catch! The paper itself doesn’t bleed through, however because the pages have a slight overlap, where there’s maybe a quarter inch of the page underneath visible when I am toning, I do put a piece of paper between them just to catch any brush flicks that occur. I learned my lesson on that one, and I accidentally got a blob on my grackle on the first page!

[@ibrahamm7787]

Your ART is speaking to us from your pure heart it's show us the passion & your silent brush tell us the story behind it, this amazing and breathe taking your ART show the beauty that but a smile in our hearts , love and happiness all over , thank you for wonderful work , with love God bless you, and waiting for some magical videos keep it coming thank you .

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so so much for this lovely comment!

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

Where can I get a download of that gorgeous Blue Heron that you painted? I would love to try my hand at it

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I don't have a download available, but the photo was taken by my good friend, Ed Regan! You can find some of the heron photos on his Instagram here: instagram.com/reganpictures/

[@thereserioux2178]

Impressive video, you are very creative and talented.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so so much Therese!

[@lilienkoch6505]

It is very beautiful, contains lot's of great ideas, technics. Thank you. I'm looking forward to see more videos from you. Ps. You have a very nice calming voice 😊

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much for watching, Lilien! I can’t wait to make more videos, and I’m happy you find the sound of the video calming 🥰

[@tusk242]

It is my professional opinion out of the MANY POD CAST of people who try to show TRACE and HOW TO TRANSFER, and continue to paint without giving recognition , ( LIKE YOU DO ), or the slop on paint and swirl , (SOME are PRETTY and I like) you art at the TOP in your explaining, what to use, or why you may choose not to use, is the best. TIME consuming to put on line for us to see, learn, THANK YOU. Speaking from someone who is 76, an NOBODY . lives Below POVERTY in USA. NO real family , Dyslexic, told recently in some Psychology TESTING, I am a BONA FIDE INFJ, another PEG HOLE, but I PAINT. It is consider NOT REAL ART. NOT looked as great, as many self centered interpretation of their feelings, which is thought as "REAL ART"

[@golgeadam9065]

👏👏👏👍

[@basenkaua]

It's a totally magical sketchbook spread. Simply beautiful! Thank you for your video!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! These books really do feel like magic to me, I appreciate the time you took to write me a comment!

[@basenkaua]

@@MarianneVanderDussen Thank you! :) You know, I thought you painted in an existing book, like some artits paint on newspapers, so it was a discovery that you actually first filled the page with text by yourself. :)

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@basenkaua it can sometimes take a half hour or writing or longer but I enjoy it as a journal! I love the idea of painting over text too.

[@tusk242]

I had finished painting a Pair of Blue Herons, . I live near the great lake Michigan, and there are areas they NEST. like the Sandhill ,egrets, and swans.. I am trying to paint the Wildlife that I see in my state.. Not as easy to be alone, and areas where TOO many adults, half Drunk, because many of our parks, have become "BEER IN THE PARK", HOW great in a negative tone.. How do you keep your paint from drying out too fast, before used from your palette? I have seen a few great artist Pod Casts, but I like your s the best in explaining. State I live in we have about 344 + birds I have finished 50 as a pair

[@astridtermaat3854]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Astrid!!!

[@lindalamb6643]

I absolutely love the detail you put into your sketchbooks!! The steps of writing, drawing, detailing, ink and finally paint enthralls me... I'm glued to every step. Thank you so much for your content. I am so excited to give these ideas a try on my next sketchbook. The 3 I'm using now are watercolor paper but I am considering ways to incorporate them into my watercolor as well

[@bilalpazarl2007]

Your work is very nice, just like you.

[@harrietruffy9993]

This was wonderful; thank you!

[@saadiyam3040]

I’m glad I have found your channel… amazing piece and I love how you explained it… thank you so much

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m glad you found me too!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, it means the world!

[@viviandibrell849]

So beautiful and thoughtful. By the way, some pens are not waterproof. My Pilot pen is one example. I used it recently to sketch and then blur with water.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Oh no! I’m sorry that happened to you. I usually do a test of different ballpoint pens with water before I add them into my books, maybe the pilot pen was gel-based? In any case, thank you so much for your wonderfully kind comment, I hope the blur wasn’t too bad on your sketch!

[@viviandibrell849]

@@MarianneVanderDussen I wasn’t clear, I did it on purpose! All good. It’s a fun technique. Also, have you ever tried the elegant writer pen. When you wet it with a spritzer bottle, it bleeds out pink and green from the black marks. It’s so much fun!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@viviandibrell849 ohhhhhhh okay then yay!!! And that pen sounds super cool!!!

[@jessicaseelye6759]

This is pure magic!!! ❤

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Jessica!!!

[@francineh.7825]

Truly beautiful!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Francine!

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

Which course is better at Brodsky- recorded or life ?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

So I did the sketchbook class in person, and absolutely loved it! I really enjoyed learning from the other students enrolled in the course. I am currently taking her Instagram course, which is asynchronous, and I also love it. Her courses are excellent, all are highly recommended. Have fun!

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

I bought last night recorded one and really enjoyed thank you so much @@MarianneVanderDussen

[@miriamreimann95]

Dear Marianne, you truly create and keep beauty in this world and also manage to capture the deep inner peace that comes with this form of creation. Thank you for this wonderful peaceful video! It made my day, it really did! Love from Germany, Miriam

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Miriam, this comment has absolutely made MY day!!! I am SO glad you enjoyed this video and I am beyond grateful that you took the time to write. What a magnificent thing to have an artistic connection in Germany, all the way from my small town in Canada.

[@miriamreimann95]

Well, I have been watching your videos for quite some time now! I‘m always on the lookout for content that makes me feel that the world is still a beautiful place. You are completely authentic and inspirational. I‘m not an artist myself per se, but next to playing piano and accordion, my second-greatest joy is creating collages. So I do know the deep joy of creation. Also, I have a great appreciation for visual aesthetics, and your videos are stunning and touch a depth inside that is unmarred by outer events, stress or anger. Thank you for that! Stay safe, stay healthy! Love, Miriam

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@miriamreimann95 wow!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@alichayka498]

I searched “gouache and ink” and found your video, I was excited to see you are from North Bay - my home town! Beautiful artwork! I’ll watch more of your videos. Thank you!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

No way, that is SO cool! I’m so happy you found me, have fun with the gouache!!!

[@ekambites]

Beautiful as always, Marianne! Can’t wait to start my own! 🖤

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so so much, Vangie!!!! I can’t wait to see what you make, it’ll be beautiful 🖤

[@lucyb1802]

These are just absolutely stunning. Please could you give details on what brush you use for the trees?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi Lucy! I’d be happy to, but there weren’t any trees in this video…were you referring to a different video? Let me know, I’m more than happy to share everything about my materials!

[@lucyb1802]

@@MarianneVanderDussen sorry Marianne! I was referring to your recent video of the misty rivers and grasses paintings!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@lucyb1802 I thought so! That's a Silver Brush round in size 2 and is honestly one of my favourites. It has maintained its nice, round shape without splaying and I have two of them so I can switch between them if I'm working on a painting that's more colourful. Silver brushes are more expensive but I really love them.

[@lucyb1802]

@@MarianneVanderDussen thank you so much! So helpful, I will order one now!

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

One of the best tutorial I watched here , just stunning

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yay I'm so happy you liked it and that you found me!

[@mariaaugustadafonte4743]

Wow, so beautiful! I loved the process! I'm new to acrylic paint, I tried one painting on paper and I loved. I went to seek good techniques and I'm very happy to have found your chanel! 😊

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found me too!

[@azalea1404]

A palimpsest?! That is a new notion to me. Thanks for introducing us to this phenomenon. Very intriguing! I love vintage art work. From visual fine art to jewelry, ceramics, and fashion. Your palimpsest heron came out perfectly. Very beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for this video. ❤🙏❤👍👍👍😊🙂

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Isn’t that a neat concept? I came across it in a fiction book (A Discovery of Witches, I believe) and was like wait hold on, what is this?! I did some research and found the whole thing fascinating!!!

[@valeriecollard3163]

Magnifique 😍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Merci, Valerie!

[@joelleetsescouleurs]

Vos peintures sont magnifiques et très inspirantes ! Merci infiniment ! Je me suis abonnée et ne manquerais pas de cliquer sur le petit pouce en l'air à chaque visionnage de vos vidéos. Bonne continuation et merci encore.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Merci beaucoup, Joelle! Je vous souhaite un grand succès avec votre art!

[@UnbekanntesSubjekt]

It simply looks great. First I thought you destroyed your text, but the look after its finished was worth the "risk" :)

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! Trust me, the first time that I did these multimedia entries, I thought I had destroyed it too. That's where being stubborn comes in handy!

[@MrsBednar]

New follower. Lovely work! I'm excited to explore your channel.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I'm so happy you found me! I'm currently finishing up a long-form course that I'll be offering for sale through my website, but once that's over, I'm directing all of my attention and effort into creating tons of painting tutorials and content for KZbin 🥰

[@xxSapphireMayxx]

Dear Marianne, it was very lovely to watch you take us step by step through your painting process. I will give it my best to follow all your tips and advice. Hope to see more of your videos. Love from Slovenia

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi there! I am so happy you found the video and enjoyed it!!! I wish you great success in your own painting practice, tag me in anything you want me to see, I love cheering artists on!!!!

[@0to100Art]

So so so beautiful 😍 I love all the details you put in this painting! :))

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yay!!! I'm so happy you liked it!!!

[@cherylcrockett6177]

Stunning!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Cheryl!!!

[@MariadelValleOlivera]

So beautiful!!! 😍❤Thank you so much!🥰

[@StudioBorealisCanada]

Beautiful spread and wonderful video!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@ammarkhelouda4440]

i love your work......

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Ammar!!!

[@jess65963]

As always, super ❤

[@bethrogers8845]

So beautiful

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@barbarasidel9012]

You have given me food for thought today. Thank you.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Barbara!

[@topchic7475]

Beautiful 😍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you! 😊

[@cassandrascott2613]

Beautiful💕

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!!!