SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES 🍄☕ My favourite art supplies + colour palette | Sketchbooks, paints, pencils...

[@notesinthemargin]

I love the music you’ve used in this video, and the colour palette of the bird painting is absolutely gorgeous! I’m so looking forward to seeing the other birds that you’ll create in this series. Excellent tip on breaking in a sketchbook too! If you gave me a choice of these sketchbooks; I’d definitely be taking the Pith! 😁🤍😘 xxx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks baby! Very funny! 😂🧡😘 xxx

[@thebirdartistscottage]

I’m thinking I might have to have a Pith sketchbook next. 🛒

[@agregory]

I think that one of the most valuable things I'm learning from your supply swatches and such is that, contrary to how I used to do things, you don't have to buy the whole set. I love that you pick and choose by colour across various brands. And, yes, Payne's Grey is the bee's knees. I want all Payne's Grey in existence!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's been one of the most valuable things I've learned, as it means that you then curate your own very unique palette of colours that is personal to you. :)

[@tlembro]

That little bird would look great on a sweatshirt!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ooh, yes! What a lovely idea. 🧡

[@thebirdartistscottage]

What a great idea! So cute!!

[@dees3179]

Absolutely. Also, a shopping bag and a cushion.

[@stephanie.kilgast]

I like the Caran d'ache a lot too. Been doing botanical studies these days with watercolor and colored pencils, actually doing one now, while listening to you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love it when I hear that people are working whilst watching/listening to my videos! I hope it's going well. :)

[@atelier_nona]

Just wanted to say hello, and thank you for your wonderful videos! I’m glad I recently re-discovered them! Two years ago, or so, you were one of the first channels to use Holbeins Acryla Gouache when it wasn’t well known, and now your swatches and hauls made me buy pastels and colored pencils! Something I thought I’d never do 😊 The way you use different mixed media to add texture is really unique and so creative! I can’t wait to try my Neocolors and Luminance pencils on my own art too! Thanks again for the inspiration! I’m looking forward to see more of your wonderful process!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Leona, and thank you for rediscovering me! 🧡 Thank you also for your kind words; it's so nice to know that the videos are inspiring you to try new materials. Have fun! :)

[@nancysharp3933]

I just love the whole vibe of your videos! I so enjoy seeing the colors you put together. It inspires me so much!!! Have a productive week!!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's so lovely to hear, thanks Nancy! 🧡 I hope that you have a productive (and creative!) week too. :)

[@KittehNow]

Loving your channel...I'm binge watching!!!😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Aw, thank you!

[@kriksis]

Another lovely video!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's great, thanks so much Kristiana! I will go and add it to my wish list on Jackson's. :) And in reply to your second comment - this happened to me the other day on someone else's video! I wrote a comment that was a couple of sentences long and it cut part of it off. A weird KZbin bug perhaps?!

[@kriksis]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I don't know why but when I send it keeps getting cropped. But glad that you understood what I was talking about :D - Closest green colour I have in is light olive I think you would love that too.

[@heatherdunbar421]

I love my Caran d Ache too. Love your videos as always!!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Yeah I'm early! Hugs from Massachusetts Natasha!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I've always wanted a Massachusetts hug! Thanks Laura! Hugs back to you too. :)

[@Alice-go2nc]

Beautiful pieces, I love how you did the bank of plants in the landscape!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much, Alice. 🧡 I'm pleased you like it!

[@sarah_hedges_creates]

Loved the video as always. Such a good idea and tip to use the back of the sketchbook to start off, I will be doing that with my next one x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It really helps me to get over that "Ahhh, this is a new sketchbook, I'm scared!" feeling. x

[@annaguettabi3974]

That apricot color is fantastic!!! I would get everything in this color, not just nail polish :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's so gorgeous, isn't it!

[@thebirdartistscottage]

I loved seeing your sketchbooks! The Strathmore Mixed Media (soft cover) has been my go-to for quite a while. The paper really does take paint well-gouache and acrylic gouache and does reasonably well with watercolor. Colored pencil, too, because the tooth is good but not too textured. I try not to be too precious about mine (the current one is quite a mess, actually). Graphite does transfer and smear quite readily so I ended up putting deli paper between the pages so it wouldn’t turn into a total disaster. // The Pith is quite lovely! I may need to try that one. // Thanks so much for the lovely video!!! 💝

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

If you like the Strathmore, you should definitely try the Pith! They're both lovely and both feel like such great quality sketchbooks. I loved the coloured pencil in the Strathmore, so I may experiment more with using pencil on its own as it feels so nice. And thank you! 🧡

[@chels2145]

Yay! One of my favorite artists 🎨 ❤

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Aw, that's lovely. :) Thank you! 🧡

[@BeckieArt]

I’m so glad I found your channel, your art is just so beautiful

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

That Olive Yellow in Luminance looks beautiful! I had it in Museum Aquarelle pencil in my Sep Faves. 🧡 Love that bird painting with peachy pink background! 🧡

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I need to catch up on your videos Alyona, I think I'm a bit behind! x

[@Cerydwyn87]

Love the bird painting, it's a gorgeous colour palette. I also like the look of the Strathmore mixed media sketchbook. I don't really need a new one but I'm super tempted! Lovely video as always :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I would 100% recommend this sketchbook - the paper is gorgeous to work on. Really high quality. 🖤

[@cristina8928]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique. You art is so beautiful and interesting. The bird is gorgeous and I love the landscape, there is a depth and very rich texture. Very inspiring.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much! 🖤

[@franswey2]

Thank you for sharing you art supplies and thoughts. I always enjoy spending time with you and I always learn something new. I love the Bird you painted in your sketchbook, it’s beautiful! I would love your beautiful birds on post cards.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! I'm really hoping to make a set of bird postcards soon. I'm so glad that you like the idea! 🧡

[@ArtySubu]

Such a soothing video, Natasha!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so pleased you think so, thanks Arati! 🧡

[@ArtySubu]

@@NatashaNewtonArt watched it while swatching and making colour palettes myself 👍🏼❤

[@valerier8350]

The whole family enjoys watching your videos, Natasha! ❤️ My husband says that it would be lovely if you would make ASMR searching sessions 😂 I personally LOVE listing to your lovely voice. I find your videos very inspiring informative. Thanks so much 🤍 Have a beautiful day!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ahhh, thanks Valérie! 🧡 I keep thinking about doing a purely ASMR art video. Do you think it would be something people would like? Could be fun to film!

[@valerier8350]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I think purely ASMR art video could potentially bring a whole new type of audience to your channel. I'm personally not a fan of ASMR videos in general because to me, well... they are not very interesting to watch if I'm being totally honest 😅😬. An ART ASMR video would be visually interesting AND would be pleasing for those who love ASMR type of content.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@valerier8350 Well, I've just purchased a new microphone, so we'll see...! ;)

[@Noitsbeckyy13]

Perfect timing, I’ve recently started to get really into mixed media, and use a lot of the same art supplies as you, but have been having trouble finding a sketchbook that works well with everything. So thanks so much for the recommendations, I’ll definitely have to check out the sketchbooks. Also want to say that I love your content in general, especially since we seem to have very, very similar taste in colours and art supplies, so when I watch your videos I always find something new to try out.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, that's so lovely to hear! It's always inspiring to find someone who has the same colour choices/taste in materials. Definitely check out the Strathmore Mixed Media sketchbook - I'm using it in tomorrow's video so you'll get to see it in action, and I'm absolutely loving the quality of it!

[@DawnxMoon]

Caught up on your last two videos yesterday, went out and bought a whole bunch of the molotow markers in bright colours (that poison green is to die for), and some new schmincke/daniel smith (and a few cheaper brands aha) watercolour pans. Spent my evening painting a bright, sticker-like halloween themed painting, totally out of my comfort zone, and dying at the outcome, those markers are so so awesome. Have been thinking of what to do tomorrow with my new watercolours, and I'm so happy to see another new video from you. I vibe with your colour choices so much! Can't wait for the patreon =)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so pleased that the videos are inspiring you! It's so much fun to work outside of your comfort zone sometimes - you never know where it will lead you. :) Thank you for your kind words!

[@amandajackson6284]

Love the color palette. I am trying out muted colors and really enjoying and appreciating them. They are so beautiful. Thank you for all that you do.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Amanda! I'm so glad that you're enjoying muted colours too. 🧡

[@julietoye9872]

Love! Beautiful colour palette. Xxx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Julie! 🧡 x

[@julienotsmith7068]

Yay favorites! Thanks! I’ve got the Caran D’Ache water-soluble crayons on my Christmas list because of you. And my eye on a set of the short fat Stablio watercolor pencils, too. 😁💖

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hope that Father Christmas is good to you! ;)

[@fuzzydragons]

havent used an neocolor 1a but have a set of the 2s that i love but dont use enough

[@DB0702]

Hi from Santa Barbara Natasha! I just bought two of the Strathmore journals with softcovers in two different sizes from Amazon and received them yesterday. I saw it on Alyona’s channel and loved the lightness and ease of carrying them with me. I have not used them yet, but just by the look, these are the perfect sketchbooks I was looking for such a long time. Hope you find them in UK! And as always, love the painting! Gorgeous background!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Debjani! They seem like great sketchbooks - I did find them on Amazon here in the UK but they were so expensive compared to what you'd pay in the US (and strangely, what I paid for a Strathmore hardback sketchbook!). I hope that they'll become more readily available here too eventually. :)

[@sirensong3556]

Love your videos! I feel another art supply order coming on lol

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, go for it!

[@louisebourne5779]

I loved today’s video. The bird was amazing loved that. I will be interested in the patreon you are going to do. Love you choices of colours they all work well together. Thankyou for a great video Natalie 💕

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Louise! 🧡

[@artbylari388]

That was relaxing I needed it. Stressful week, house decorating etc, Thanks yet another video I loved :D take care

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Lari! 🖤 I hope the house decorating is going well!

[@wikorianowak1435]

I absolutely adore your videos, I feel so calm and inspired after them that I made a little landscape sketch. :) Also, you mentioned Derwent Drawing pencils that I want so badly and was thinking about for such a long time that I just need to buy them as soon as possible xD That perfect color selection...

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's so lovely, thank you! I definitely think that you should buy the Derwent Drawing Pencils - they're so creamy and the muted colour palette is just beautiful!

[@Starkravingsober2020]

Another wonderful video, thank you so much dear Natasha. Perhaps consider trying the chromium oxide green Neocolor II as a better match for your pallet. I feel its a much better pair for colors like Polychromos Earth Green...a pencil that I too adore. Another that I think might slot in nicely is the moss green which is sort of a deeper, richer version of the chromium oxide green. Again, thank you sincerely for another wonderful look into your process. I adore these videos. (Formerly Brian McCarthy)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much, Brian - I've added the Chromium Oxide Green and the Moss Green to my basket on Jackson's! They both look lovely. And thank you for your kind comment about the videos. I'm so glad that you enjoy them!

[@a.o9656]

Do you ever use the neocolor II wet? Or only dry? In your work

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

In my work so far I've only used it dry, because I tend to use it to layer over the top of other media to add interesting marks and texture.

[@MsJMac72]

... I have a whopper of a sketchbook (A3) from Pink Pig, & although I wanted something bigger so that I could be more expressive & play it intimidated the heck out of me when it arrived! 🤣 I did exactly as you have done .. experimented with swatches etc in the back. Once I moved into the front I just went for it & have been having a blast ever since! xx 🙏 .... can't wait for Patreon to launch darling, we will have such fun 💜.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I still haven't used my A3 sketchbook....I'm working up to it, ha ha! xx

[@MsJMac72]

@@NatashaNewtonArt you could always section a page up, treat it like a 'mood board' until you're ready to go for it 🤣. It's quite handy to have a few pieces on one page actually, at a glance you can see what to take with you into a larger piece .. 💜 xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@MsJMac72 This is a great idea, actually! Thank you. :) xx

[@oh.journals]

it's almost a week of me using molotow markers - such a great quality and colors!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're gorgeous and great for layering with other media!

[@erikaweihmayer4793]

Awesome as always and love from Montreal, QC.. question for you.. how do you plan to sharpen your neocolors if at all?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Erika! 🧡 I've sharpened them using my brass KUM sharpener. It seemed to work well! x

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

You can actually get a specially made Caran,D'Arche sharper for the Neocolour crayons,I've just ordered one.

[@Julie-vy3oz]

These are so soothing to watch. And feed my want monster😂

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha!

[@nafordebi]

Is the firat sketchbook the strathmore the 400 or 500 series? The 500 I know is 100% cotton I don’t know about the 400

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I actually can't remember off the top of my head, Deborah!

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Hi Natasha... I'm perusing your video's to get as much info as I can glean around gouache... with the Acryla Gouache.. can it be squeezed into a pan (air tight) or is it best only straight from the tube? Thank you in advance...

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I've never done that but all my instincts would say: don't do it! It dries so quickly and once it's dry you can't rewet it, so it's unusable. Even paints in airtight palettes dry eventually. I would definitely keep it in the tube. I've never heard of anybody squeezing acrylic gouache into a pan, unless someone sees this comment and knows differently! :)

[@jeanettegillings7202]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you Natasha... what you say makes a lot of sense.

[@cate7777]

I can relate to being hesitant starting a sketchbook. I have a set of those large Etcher ones. I just keep looking at them... Oh yeah, I have those. What do I do now? 😳 Yikes!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I think that there are probably so many of us who feel the same! I even feel it a bit with the less expensive sketchbooks - I have this thing where I just don't want mess it up!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Acrylic gouache certainly seems useful. So tempted! Do they take long to dry?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I think they're the fastest drying paints I have!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you!! I had some a long time ago but didn't like it, but I might try the brand you have. I am thinking of getting a couple colors just for my underlayer, since that part really doesn't need to be blended into.. gosh I hope I don't get addicted to another paint!

[@senseofwonder0]

Love the video. May I ask which scanner do you use for scanning your artwork and if you would recommend it? :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! I don't scan my artwork at the moment as I don't have a scanner, I tend to photograph them. :)

[@senseofwonder0]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you for such a swift reply. You're taking fantastic photographs in that case! xx

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much, Natasha!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

You're welcome, Susan!

[@megperry5586]

I just love your color palette and I realize I really need to work on my palette, I usually just grab what I like or think in the moment and don't put together a palette ahead of time. So as always thank you for sharing. I am thinking seriously of joining your patreon, I hope you'll share a little about what to expect. My skill level is no where near yours, will it be beginner friendly?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'll be sharing more about Patreon soon (I'm working on it behind the scenes!) but I'm designing it so that it will be useful to artists of all skill levels, so beginners are definitely welcome! :)

[@cate7777]

I thought those Molotow markers looked similar to Posca markers, I wonder how they compare.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're kind of similar, but the colour range is more unique. The muted colours are absolutely beautiful!

[@sylnormey]

I find they're quite similar aside from certain colors, but I prefer Molotow due to their ability to be refilled. Also their nibs can be replaced, so I can always reuse the same marker pen and just refill/switch the nib :)

[@cate7777]

@@sylnormey That is good to know. I did not know Molotows can be refilled.

[@Dici111]

Can not find you on patreon, what is your channel name there?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I haven't launched it yet, but hopefully later this month! I will announce it on here when that happens. :)

[@Dici111]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank You, cant wait to see ist 😊

[@artifexmom3824]

I’m so interested with your artworks and I love it. ☺️❤️ Hi, I’m #12.2k☺️ God bless you. 🙏🏻

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much! Welcome to my channel (and my art world!). 🧡

[@srkzfan]

Thank you! I am curious if you've experimented with sandpaper as it just seems to be something you might really love? This is based on videos I've watched from Miroslav The Pencil Maestro (kzbin.info/door/zgkyglv4yAuQb92jBeizVw), specifically: kzbin.infosearch?query=sandpaper. Sandpaper readily accepts many media types, and I would enjoy seeing how using it might influence your beautiful work. Love and appreciate you ~ Linda

[@tlembro]

Found the Strathmore 500 on Amazon in the US……not too bad price……the UK Amazon is really expensive!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

UK Amazon seems quite expensive for certain art supplies!

[@peteinuk]

Still waiting for a colour you absolutely hate! 😂😂

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm sure there are some - I just don't buy them! ;)

[@eshupink6733]

Can you please draw a human, pretty please

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hmmmm...possibly!

[@nafordebi]

swatches are way too small had to stop watching because u can't see anything until u hold up to the camera

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Sorry Deborah!