How to Paint Ordinary Things More Charmingly 🎨 Pen and Watercolors Art Journal Tutorial

Hi everyone, today I'm sharing with you a relaxing day retreating at home, sketching some items in my kitchen, and my kitty Dudu.
🎨 Materials I used:
- Sailor's fude fountain pen
- Noodler's Brown 41 Ink (to fill the fountain pen)
- Mungyo watercolors
- Etchr Mix-Media A4 size Landscape Sketchbook
- Holbein Water Brush (large tip)
- Holbein water brush (medium tip)
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[@nancistone9530]

Such a lovely spread, Becky. Glad to hear that Dudu is on the mend now. Great model. 😄

[@Deb_BG]

I'm glad Dudu is so much better, sweet little boy. Great video, thank you.

[@michalnanny1098]

The green cup of icy drink on the left side of the page is just.... 👌👌👌

[@olf777f]

Lovely work, thank you for inspiring

[@daisyhaneisha]

Beautiful and inspiring!!

[@roysaunders9962]

Masterpieces! Bravo, and thank you! (M)

[@brendastanton1924]

I love your detailed instruction. Also glad to see Dudu is doing better

[@kayeherrera3821]

Beautiful talent you have so amazing 🍁🍂🌻🐞🐞🦋

[@DreamyBohemian]

You make this look so easy I’m almost convinced I can do it! 🤷‍♀️👀

[@barblallier9413]

Thanks again Becky, so fun to watch and learn from you!

[@fernnielsen8158]

Really interesting to watch

[@unhurrieddays]

I just love your videos!! Thank you!!

[@jlm517rocks]

Another outstanding demo.... ty.

[@lilybay1]

An ambitious day of sketching, thanks for bringing us along. I enjoyed it

[@maureencepiel959]

I like how you describe your drawing process. And your painting technique is so realistic. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

This was so nice. Glad to see DuDu is doing much better. Thank you for the beautiful sketch.😊

[@lynxeyes3690]

What fun, love your explanations and subject. Will watch more. You are inspiring. Need to find more charming objects in my environment to include in my sketching adventures.

[@ItsOnlyMeAgain]

Wow I love your paintings. This is the first time I’ve seen your channel but I’m now subscribed and looking forward to learning from you. 🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️

[@pjlewisful]

loved this! cool kitty!

[@scood2323]

Love it and wishing Dudu a speedy recovery.

[@bahaar2825]

So beautiful

[@sarahpauline4904]

delightful.

[@darlenemc3586]

I'm sure the raccoons hurt Dudu. I had the same trouble in then north cascades and my vet said it's common for raccoons to attack cats. If an owl or predator bird got ahold of Dudu he would be dead and his fur laying all over the ground. I had an owl kill my other cat and that's how it went down. They never lose their prey, but the raccoons were probably defending their babies in the cherry tree! You have the sweetest, little cat with the best name I'v ever heard of for a cat! Once again you draw the best, unique objects. I love watching you draw so effortlessly. You are so talented.

[@jamieluce5808]

So sorry an owl got your cat! Owls have attacked some people in Puget Sound area. Pretty scary.

[@clairebradbury11]

Poor little kitty. Love the sketches. You make it look so easy!

[@jaygeecee13]

I need some inspiration and this might just be it! Your graphic style is wonderful!

[@Becky_One]

I love the cookie box! I wouldn’t be able to stop after two bites though. Lol😂❤

[@annagray4208]

That was a wonderful video again Becky. Beautiful work again. Thank you

[@jayneelinor]

Lovely!

[@evelynpeavy]

So pretty!

[@karenmorgan4250]

It is so engaging. You interpreted it wonderfully. As a side note, my local softball team is named “Trash Pandas”. Their merchandise features quite comically fierce pandas.

[@jspohl]

So inspiring!

[@cindymorris4691]

New subscriber! Your artwork is delightful! I love the whimsical nature In your drawings and watercolors!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Beautiful Becky, thank you for sharing!

[@scarlettHischild]

This is beautiful. New subscriber, thank you for sharing your lovely arting gift. I absolutely love the colors and whimsical style you paint and draw in your sketch books. It’s an absolutely to watch.

[@gillyslikejillysart7458]

Thank you Becky. So glad Dudu is on the road to recovery❤❤❤.

[@sarybastias6597]

I love your work❤️!

[@juliemaitland1176]

As a new subscriber I have already learned a lot from you, 😊 I have never liked the idea of “still life” feeling it too be a bit boring and “lifeless”. But your style is amazing; I can’t wIt to see what is hiding away in the kitchen so that I can try your technique. It’s going to help me a lot as I am housebound so cannot sketch or take photos outdoors. You have demonstrated that anything can be interesting in the right hands. Thank you for sharing❤ I get the gist of what happened to little Dudu and really feel for you. We love them so much it is heartbreaking when something bad happens. So glad he is on the mend. You showed a lot of love in your little sketch of him.

[@pastorswife1998]

Thank you! Lovely to watch!

[@Justme_247]

Gorgeous.😊

[@sylhayes8152]

Such confidence

[@dawndavidson6062]

Thanks again Becky - I love your channel. Your painting is inspiring and your commentary is always interesting and informative - Dudu is so cute! Very glad to see he is recovering so well!

[@Sallie424]

This is wonderful the way you walk us thru each step! Subscribing now . I can see my beginner work improving. 😊

[@fanienright2809]

Hello Becky, thank you for such a relaxing vídeo. You are so pleasant to watch. Nice info as well.

[@pathayes6084]

I always learn so much from you, Becky. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindafpiotrowski3510]

I just discovered you and subscribed. I look forward to learning more from you.

[@lenise7726]

So,so good. Thank you ❤

[@mickeya9848]

Great lesson, Becky. Dudu’s looking better.

[@deniseramirez9706]

Those are some pretty cans of beer 😁. We don't have those here in the US lol. Dudu looks great 🥰.. So happy to see him coming along in every video 💕✨.

[@BeckyCao]

Thank you 🤗❤️🌈

[@deniseramirez9706]

@@BeckyCao Always 😊♥

[@WimVeen]

That was a nice one again Becky, thanks!

[@patwagner3694]

Hi Becky. Great lesson. Thankyou. I'm curious what you think happened to Dudu. If the raccoons attacked him or if something attacked him and the raccoons. It sounds like big dogs attacked him. Very sad. I'm so glad he survived whatever it was. I know how much you love him. ❤

[@FranOnTheEdge]

I've just drawn some interesting cans I was saving - after watching you draw your cans. Thanks for the idea.

[@amandabartlett309]

So clearly explained and beautifully drawn. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

[@patriciamoar8440]

Loved this Becky. I was glad to see you using Sailor Fude pen as i have fallen in love with mine as well as water brushes. Your kitty is beautiful and i really appreciated your lessons on painting the fur

[@janevincent7103]

Your art is so beautiful. You seem to have been born with the knack of drawing and painting. You appeared to be using a water pen, and you used it quite eloquently. Just subscribed and I'm glad I found you. XOXOJANE

[@BeckyCao]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Sujowi]

Wow…such beautiful work! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[@arabellahorwitz2622]

❤❤❤

[@jmf2674]

The strawberry biscuit intro cracked me up. I stopped video to comment ❤😂🎉 Real people sharing with real people 😅

Kia ora Becky from Aotearoa New Zealand. I’m a fan of your channel and work. I would love to see a video explaining how you plan how to fit what you want to draw in the space you have, and how you choose your perspective, including what to put in and what to leave out. Thank you!

[@kawaii58204]

This is EXACTLY what I need 🙌🏼 thank you 🫶🏼

[@suzannemarshall7458]

Such a delightful video. Love your work.

[@roobsi6947]

Your art works are gorgeous Becky, God Bless from Montreal ❤

[@patwagner3694]

...also predator birds like Owls and Eagles have been known to pick up cats in their talons and when the cat twists and claws the bird, it will drop it causing all sorts of damage. I guess we will never know. 😢 but he is getting better and that is what counts. 😊

[@kashesan]

You are a very talented artist.

[@ubiquitousLeees]

Vancouver? Hello from Vancouver Island! Thank you for this beautiful video - happy to have found your channel! 🖤 I’m so glad Dudu is on the mend. I don’t need to know him personally to know I love him so much!

[@jxgh7768]

love your painting style Becky!

[@davidheidary7124]

👏👏👏❤️🙏

[@jspohl]

💖

[@susanproctor7512]

This was fun!

[@jspohl]

🖌️✨

[@suzanneboily5224]

It so beautiful to watch you

[@jezza_wut]

♥♥♥♥

[@hudaali7729]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@ernestoregaldo]

This is an advanced art tutorial

[@maritaranda7782]

😊😸

[@mondschlaferin1060]

✨👍 💜🌷

[@CarolMastrogiovanni-p3v]

I can't draw I try to duplicate lines, so I'm still trying to draw the top of the cans. I'm sure it will take days to complete. You are amazing!🖼️

[@marybuhl6097]

Please talk about your brush choice. Thank you!

[@graceluo8354]

Hi Becky, you paintings are beautiful! Is your sketchbook hot pressed or cold pressed?

[@BeckyCao]

Thanks! It's cold pressed paper.

[@graceluo8354]

@@BeckyCao Thank you for sharing

[@mohanpoondii1988]

👌🙏🙏❤🎉🎉😊

[@sallydansereau1270]

Just found your channel, beautiful sketches. I’m trying to up my sketching practice and this is inspiring. What pen/ ink do you use? I have tried many, not all are waterproof but some waterproof inks clog up my pens. Also from 🇨🇦☮️.

[@BeckyCao]

Thank you. I use Noodler's brown #41 ink in a Sailor's Fude fountain pen.

[@Ty_The_Bonsai_Guy]

What do you clean your brush on between colors? Paper towel? Or maybe a small rag? Just curious. Ty from Ohio, USA. 🤍🖌😊

[@BeckyCao]

I clean the brush on a wet cloth towel. :)

[@DorotaGodby]

Hello, I looked up Noodler's ink you list in your supplies for this video and they say "Noodlers ink designed for use in fountain pens for writing and not for watercolour washes. The top layer of the ink will be removed if you try to smudge it with a wet finger or a wet brush." What's your experience as I have Sailor's fountain pen and would love to draw with it too. Many thanks for such a fun demonstration of joy from the ordinary. 💓

[@BeckyCao]

Most Noodler's inks are not waterproof. The one I'm using is Brown #41 and the ink stays clean when I paint on top.

[@Schnickelg]

What brand is the phone clamp you are using? It doesn't seem to shake much.

[@BeckyCao]

Lamicall Gooseneck phone holder from Amazon. :)

[@aurelius210]

When I paint over the ink of the initial sketch, it gets smudged and spoils the colour overlay. How to prevent that?

[@BeckyCao]

You need to use waterproof ink to do your drawing. :)

[@AvGodd1]

What kind of cat is that??? My cat looks exactly like yours but I don't know what kind of cat he is. He has the same face markings and fluffy hair and everything.

[@BeckyCao]

I think our cats may be mix of Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat, and domestic longhair.

[@jennywhisconier7777]

Lovely!

[@lfarnham6990]

Lovely!