Sketchbook Time 14: Part One ☁ Double page spread in mixed media, chatting, art sounds (no music)

[@simonebourque1061]

Yes, we are strangers, but I love what you do, and you appreciate me watching. I am a simple Canadian woman, that lives in a small house in the woods, on a lake, with my husband, 2 goats and a dog. I like to spin yarn on my 200 year old spinning wheel, I knit, and play with watercolour and colored pencils. There, I hope you don't feel I am as much a stranger anymore. All the best...Simone

[@leeannebaker1829]

Sounds wonderful x

[@MoonSpinners]

You have the kind of life I’d love to have. 🤗🇬🇧

[@notesinthemargin]

Hello Simone, What a beautiful idea to share a little about yourself. Instead of just a name and a tiny picture in the comments, we can now think of you spinning yarn in your house, in the woods, on a lake in Canada, with your husband, two goats and a dog. It sounds idyllic!🌲🏡🧶🌲 It also sounds like it could be a scene from one of Natasha’s paintings! BTW I’m Dominic, Natasha’s fiancé, living in and renovating an old Arts & Craft, country house in the Surrey Hills in England, and just about to take our two Cocker Spaniels out for a frosty morning walk around the garden. I hope more people follow your example, and share a snapshot of their lives in the comments. It makes it a richer and friendlier place. 😊 Thank you and all the best, Dominic

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Your life sounds wonderful, Simone. :) Thank you so much for sharing a little more about yourself; it's lovely to hear where my subscribers are located and to find out who they are and the things they love. Wishing you a fantastic day! 💕

[@simonebourque1061]

@@notesinthemargin I can promise you Dominic that if you and Natasha come to Nova Scotia, she would have inspiration for her art for many years! We have the sea, lakes, forests, farmers fields and wildlife to draw and paint to her hearts content. Thank you Dominic for the kind words! X

[@CreatingCuteArt]

These are my absolute favorite videos you make! So inspiring!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

This is REALLY lovely to hear, thank you!

[@lunanorth]

My favourite the sketchbook video, wonderful, thankyou Natasha

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoy them, Luna. Thank you! x

[@LCLand]

Yes it helps to watch you do your art. I’m inspired to draw a similar picture and fill the fields my own way. Thanks! I will be doing that after church today 😄 Recently I saw someone dip a flat brush in two colors, one on each side and they were just swatching but I created a sunset scene in double dipped colors that is so adorable I framed it and put it front and center in the bedroom where my summer flowers whimsy painting held court for the better part of a year! It’s so fun to get inspired by you all and put my spin on it 😊

[@daisiesandsunflowers5587]

Thank you Natasha! I spent this time while listening, and glancing up every now and again, by working in my own sketchbook. I find that as I listen with one part of my mind, I also let go of trying to be too controlling and I loosen up a bit🤔 Maybe you need to listen to your videos too and you wouldn't be worried about getting too tight, lol! In Ontario, Canada it is -31° !! So I'm sitting by my woodstove enjoying the sunshine and letting your soothing voice wash over me as I just draw and experiment. Have a lovely weekend!💗

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, that's a good idea - I should have my videos on in the background! (That would be a bit weird). 😂 Wow, it's so unbelievably cold there! It's a good thing you have a woodstove. Stay warm & cosy!

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

I own the full box set of the Faber Castell Pitt Artist brush pens and I rarely use them because I bought all their colors of their " BIG Brush Pitt artist pens" they have a way larger... and better brush tip on them. Plus wayyyyyy more india ink in them. Look for their big brush ones.. you will love them for you artwork. I use them a TON as a underpainting for my colored pencil work. And even patel pencil work. I use the big brush pitt pens along with Sennelier permanent ink brushs for tons of underpainting, under tones and backrounds. It Always a pleasure to get a relaxing Natasha video 🙂 to put on as i work in my art studio and Bindery. I hope you have a wonderful day Natasha, cheers

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Deejay! I'd never heard of these, I'll have to look them up! Thanks so much for the suggestion and I hope you're having a good weekend. :)

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

@@NatashaNewtonArt yeah they are absolutely great! Here is the EXACT name of them - " Faber Castell Pitt Artist pen BIG Brush " here in the states they sell these " Crafter 15 set " and very hard to find bigger sets lol. I bought the 15 big brush set and bought all the rest open stock. It's literally like 3 of the regular pitt artist brush pens put together with a larger ( and way better lol ) brush. They will work wonderfully with your art styles, and I believe Jacksons has them open stock. and of course, it's my pleasure Natasha. I hope you are having a lovely weekend as well 😄

[@celestelabelle5072]

I LOVE love love your sketchbook videos! Your style is so inspiring to me 💜

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much, Celeste!

[@kromafila]

Yeay, a new sketchbook time video! 🥳😃

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hope you like it! :)

[@emilykoch3104]

Yes!!! Love these videos!!! Always make me want to grab my supplies and play in my sketchbook! Very happy to have a part two!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Emily! Two for the price of one, ha ha!

[@cate7777]

Hi, I enjoyed your video very much. I was swatching colored pencils while watching you paint in your sketchbooks. It kind of goes along with what you were drawing. Thanks for sharing.

[@laurajane1900]

That colour palette is gorgeous!!!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Laura Jane!

[@priscillawarren9979]

Learning to layer with pencils i just bought. This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Glad it was helpful, Priscilla! Thank you. :)

[@bobbiegraham7729]

So happy you're staying on KZbin. I just started a studio sketchbook, and you have really inspired me to do what I want, and I too will try to loosen up my rather tight style. ❤

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's great to hear, Bobbie! :) I love KZbin and really enjoy the community here. I see YT and Patreon as being part of the same thing really - I think that they enhance each other.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Hi Natasha! Stayed up too late to watch this but didn’t want to wait til tomorrow! I totally know where you’re coming from when you talk about how hard it is to loosen up! It’s something I want to work towards too … just can’t shake the need to have everything neat and precise agh!! Love the texture you get with your layering and looking forward to the next instalment! Take care 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much, Sarah! I really appreciate that. :) I'd hoped to get this one uploaded earlier in the evening, but computer issues made everything more difficult! I wonder why it's so hard to loosen up? You'd think it would be easy! ;) x

[@SarahNewburyArt]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I know! Speaking of computers (ish).. do you record the sound to your videos on your phone/ camera or some other way? I need to save time editing and maybe voice over as I go but the sound isn’t really good enough! (I am not good with tech) x

[@AmreenMArts]

I have really really bad anxiety attacks.. and when I do the first thing I do is put your videos on. Your videos are so calming and your tone of voice helps me control my breathing which in return my heart rate slows down. My emotions start to relax more and by the end of a few videos my anxiety is calmed down. I really really appreciate your videos! Really make a difference to me.. and I've also come back to my love of painting so thank you for that aswell!❣

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

As someone who has suffered with anxiety attacks since my teens, this honestly means so much to me. To think that I can help you, even a little, is lovely to hear. I'm so sorry that you have to deal with anxiety attacks because they're truly awful. You're not alone.

[@julielondon4759]

Your recommendations for a good sharpener for the Caran d’ache luminance pencils will be most appreciated. Thank you for all your effort, Natasha. Your videos are a continued source of inspiration.🌞

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Julie! Yes, the Mitsubishi KH-20 is such a good sharpener for getting a really long, sharp point, and it works so well on the Luminance pencils. I also love the KUM heavy brass double hole sharpener too.

[@franswey2]

I’m enjoying seeing this landscape coming to life and listen to your 🤔 thoughts about what and why you’re making the choices. I’m working on a folkart landscape, but paying more attention to you. From the mountain top in middle Tennessee where the hilltops kiss the sky, thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork and how you create it, Fran

[@kaleidascopescreates]

I really enjoy seeing your process in your sketchbook and how you decide to layer, add textures and mix colors.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@mollyrobbins1515]

What perfect timing. I just sat down with a cup of tea and there is new video from you. You made my evening.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Molly!

[@Lesley22]

Lovely, lovely, lovely ❤

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Lesley! 😊 x

[@sarah_hedges_creates]

Lovely relaxing video as always x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Sarah! 😊 x

[@fionawhitfield925]

I loved watching your process and am looking forward to part two. Thank you for continuing on KZbin. I enjoy all your videos.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much, Fiona!

[@Cerydwyn87]

I love this. I reckon it’s going to look stunning when it’s complete and I look forward to part two as and when your ready 😊 plenty of inspiration as always

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Nikki! I hope so. I'm actually just about to film the other part right now! (I was hoping to do it yesterday but life had other plans). I hope you've had a good week! x

[@VitasArtworks]

lovely video Natasha ^_^ thanks for that

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@deborahmeyers551]

I've had new phone that unsubscribed me from all my utube artists glad to chillout with you Natasha love these videos of chilling out with you ❤

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

So great to go into 2022 with a new sketchbook time vide from you,. The lovely thing about working in mixed media,is that there is no right or wrong way,you can just experiment and see what works best for you with thenediums you like to work with. It's lovely to have this time with you and haer your thought process as you work.It's great to work on a larger scale too,it encourages you to be looser in how you work because you have the space to do so. I love to use paint pens under coloured pencils too. I got some of the Pitt matt graphite pencils after your october art haul,and I have o say I love them,they are going to be a staple for me now.I often draw then scan in my drawings for my digital pieces and the fact thy are matt is perfect for this.But I love using them over the top of other media in my paintings too. I'm watching this as I'm making annd binding some new sketchboks. And also inspired by you I'm really locing arrylic gouache too. Layering in mixed media is such a nice way to work,you can really get some unexpected results that look amazing. This great video was definily you as Paul Klee says 'taking a line for a walk" and it's great to see you trying new things and taking us on your media journey alongside you. Can't wait to see part two of this to see how this landscape piece emerges.Glad to hera Patreon is working so well for you too. (matt) P.s hapy to haer you are staying here on youtube,I lve watching your videos they are always really inspiring.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Matt! I hope that you and Craig have had a good start to the new year. :) I'm so glad that you love using the Pitt matt graphite pencils too! I love that phrase, "Taking a line for a walk". It's just so much fun to experiment like this - and the results, as you say, are often quite unexpected!

[@kriksis]

Thank you for inspiring us yet again! Your video was a lovely start of the day! I was peaking trough the process and packing two orders from Etsy. (So interesting to read what others have been up to!) I have the feeling we know each other in person and drink cup of tea somewhere near sheep fields. :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, wouldn't that be wonderful!

[@kriksis]

@@NatashaNewtonArt :) Thank you for letting me know! Happy you like it!

[@tamarasanchez6098]

I love your videos, you are so inspiring.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Tamara. I really appreciate that!

[@maureendaunt8665]

That was so interesting to watch you work and to know that decisions are tentative at times and you reaffirm the importance of experimental play, something which I neglect to do. I also need to loosen up, so thank you 🙏 once again for sharing. I’m enjoying your patreon page also, and looking forward to more in the future . Thanks Natasha. X

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's great to hear, Maureen! I'm so glad that you're enjoying Patreon. :) Yes, so many of my decisions while working are tentative - a lot of it is experimentation and I'm never quite sure how it will turn out! x

[@bjg00]

This is the first sketchbook time I’ve watched and I happen to be painting pomegranates in my sketchbook when this notification popped up! There’s some little fluffy seed pod things I’ve been avoiding so I’m going to take your advice and try applying the paint with a finger. Thank you for your channel. It’s a wonderful thing and greatly appreciated.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's great! Thank you so much for watching. :)

[@Luc-uw8ur]

Love it 💕Thanks Natasha!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeaniejean8200]

I love videos showing your process, looking forward to more 👍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much, Jeanie!

[@welshbordergirl2476]

Just what I needed, relaxing and inspiring! Thank you Natasha! ☺️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! :)

[@Gemiangel47]

Loved watching you using some of the supplies from your hauls. So happy you are still posting on KZbin and looking forward to part 2. Had my nice iced tea instead of hot chocolate it’s summer here in Australia 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks for joining me while I worked, Susanne! :)

[@hildybean]

Oooh, so fun! I was doing scribble trees with dip pen in a kraft sketchbook (I love brown on brown). Anyway, flipped the page and switched to watercolor for a little patchwork landscape inspired by yours, thanks. We’ll see how it goes, looking forward to more like this, also very much enjoying the Patreon content, it’s brilliant.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Aw, that's really lovely, Melanie! Thank you. I'm glad that you had a go at a patchwork landscape - for some reason, they're one of my favourite things to paint.

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks for keeping me company this morning Natasha 😊 I was drawing golden pheasants with ink, and I have it all over my hands as well, but not on purpose 😂 love these sketchbook vids!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love the idea of a golden pheasant! And I love the idea of keeping you company while you work, looking across at that beautiful view from your window. :)

[@monkeymintaka]

@@NatashaNewtonArt yes it was lovely, but a bit cloudy today!

[@nattyw495]

Enjoying video...

[@artbylari388]

Fantastic.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, and I appreciate you appreciating them, Lari! Thank you. xx

[@marijadika6444]

Show us more of your process please! Love your work

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Marija!

[@LCLand]

Yes yes!

[@sophiaadamou9477]

Hello dear Natasha! Thank you so much for another wonderful process video! I will have to watch it again as I was working on one of my art dolls, but you are such lovely company! I am also a very 'precise' artist and it really used to stress me out. But I have learned to embrace it and many people have told me that this is why they love my work! Just to let you know that you have inspired me to experiment with the art supplies I already have and also try my hand at landscapes. I love taking photos outside in nature so I have plenty of inspiration! Thank you once again! Kindest regards, Sophie @loveartandbeyond ❤️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's so lovely to hear, Sophie, thank you! I think that embracing who we are and/or how we naturally work is probably the best thing to do. :)

[@dorotheafinan2419]

Thank you for this patient demonstration. Would it be possible to name the materials as you switch from one to another.

[@amberrundell]

I totally agree about the always feeling like ur learning something watching someone’s videos I feel the same way even if I’m not sure what it is I learned I still feel I’ve learned something lol I love watching ur videos and ur process i really like these sketchbook videos I always make me feel like it’s ok to try anything and even if it’s not a success that’s ok bcus idk about u but I always have trouble with that I always feel like I have to do something great I get so nervous about sketch books I haven’t had one in years I used to draw in one all of the time but I’m trying to get back to it lol

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Amber! It's so hard to get over the sketchbook perfection fear, isn't it! I still struggle with it all the time.

[@LCLand]

I always plow through such fears as an annoyance and just do it afraid or do it uncomfortably. With just a little practice you will be over that nonsense 🥰 well it works for me anyway. Just enjoy. There’s always another page or piece of paper, and junk can be opportunity. I get REALLY creative when trying to save a work of crap. Go a different way with it. Get silly. I’ve framed some of those! Others become scratch paper to experiment with color choices we need those too so really you can’t lose! No worries. Only joy. 🧡

[@tessblog3384]

Awesome content keep safe 💓

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks! You too, Tess!

[@MsJMac72]

💜

[@emilyt7822]

Well my plan was to do some of my drawing alongside you, but I got distracted in the first few minutes looking into the watercolour markers (I've got marker pens on my 'buy next' list!) I might have to watch again and actually do my drawing alongside this time. A fun distraction though! 🤦‍♀️😀

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm really enjoying the watercolour markers, you should definitely try a few in your favourite colours! :)

[@emilyt7822]

I did buy some in the end! Just a few colours to try because I was torn between so many brands. Now I going to watch again paying more attention whilst I draw 😊

[@fuzzydragons]

2 sketchbook sessions works for me, dont rush things just for one video, spread it into 2 😀

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much for saying that! :)

[@michemman]

Hello Natasha, I can get tight too, so I did a colour swatch the other day with my pencils, all of them at once, so a handful. Using two or three and twisting them, or holding them right at the end, and possibly standing up, will use the shoulder to the wrist. So in your case, you could block in with the markers, and chose up to 12 colours over it. the only thing you can do, is lean into a colour, to repeat it, and therefore some are not touching the paper. Then use two solid colours in another direction, to bring out the colour from this that you like to enhance. You can decide to keep it, or add a fourth layer. Anyway, just an idea, for you to consider trying..... In kindred spirit, Eliza Most Beautiful Day is Today! 21st of January, 2022, at 3pm Dulwich Hill, Sydney Australia (bed office) xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Eliza! I appreciate the tips. :)

[@michemman]

​@@NatashaNewtonArt Yes well lots of ways to get loose, fast, music, standing, sitting, messy space, messy brushes, environment and it takes years to find it. Sarah Burns Studio, youtuber, her recent landscapes in her journal, fast dry brush marks in gouache with flat brushes, over her hills! Personally my space I like my brushes clean and my desk clean, lol (it isn't now) but I find this is the restriction to being loose or not. If I don't care about the end result, if I take photos along the way...in silvertone, and in colour on my iphone. that is everything, as I have a copy. Then I can add more, take more away. I like to put it a certain distance away too, chew on it for a few days.... Whatever is most comfortable or uncomfortable, you only can have a go at all of these, and try each a few times... love Eliza xx

[@karritz1542]

Inspiring to watch. I generally watch videos on my tablet but today I'm on the computer. I need to start using my sketchbooks. I love doing multi media work and have a massive amount of art supplies. Just a bit topsy turvy at my place right now but one day I do plan to start making videos for my art. Not on this channel though as it's just for computer games. I have another channel where I'm doing nature videos that will provide me with inspiration for the future art. I tend to work in oil, acrylic, water colour, coloured pencils, crayons and glitter plus whatever else I can get my hands on. It'll probably be quite a long while before I start doing anything to post on KZbin though. In the meantime can enjoy watching you and be inspired. And I made it all the way to the end again today.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much for watching (especially to the end!). I appreciate it so much. Working in sketchbooks was something I didn't do for many years and it's really helped to slowly evolve my work and push myself out of my comfort zone a bit. :)

[@LCLand]

Careful. Even if you wash thoroughly after, whatever is in the paint still goes into your blood through your skin while you paint. I would not do this with the more toxic pigments even for a few seconds. Just my opinion 🙂

[@sjnyielden]

Love your videos Natasha so inspiring but you use so many different materials, which is great for you but most folk only have limited painting/drawing supplies, and as you know art materials are not cheap. Could you film something with just coloured pencils please.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Steph! This is just the way I work - I don't think I've ever created a piece using only coloured pencils, as I would always add either pen, Neocolor, or paint. I think it would feel unnatural to me to work with just the pencils on their own! If you search KZbin for "coloured pencil artist" you may find some illustrators who work only in coloured pencil.

[@zoramay1493]

Oh, Ms Natasha:) in one sentence You say "if we don't like it we can always cover it up" and in the next You say that some of the pages in Your sketchbook are not that good... Take acrylic paint and cover it up! Start anew and don't be bothered by that annoying page anymore:)) human brain is full of traps. I know. Lovely channel:)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

You are so right!!