✷ Sketchbook Tour ✷ 2018-2020

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When I said I get 6,000 comments a day asking for sketchbook tours... that was an exaggeration but you get the point. I hope you like the video. I don't always love filming these honestly but it makes me happy that you guys seem to really like em. AND THAT'S the real talk.
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[@irina.kipnis]

In the words of my 8 year old daughter, "she can do whatever she wants here, it's her channel!" Thanks for sharing your sketchbook. Keep 'em coming.

[@LeighEllexson]

LOVE THIS

[@hanaeve__]

Awwww!

[@ChiseledDiamond]

Truly a wise little lady!

[@furrylittlepeach]

You are utterly divine.

[@LeighEllexson]

furrylittlepeach ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Kaspaara]

I heartily approve of this comment!

[@chelseadraws4204]

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[@JacquelinDeleonart]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who takes two years for a sketchbook! It was so cute seeing the Future painting you did again!! I love it soooooo much! I also get so overwhelmed trying to paint outside, like I forget what light and color is completely :( omg those black cats at the end are amazing thanks for sharing!

[@LeighEllexson]

JacquelinDeleon I’ll always love the Future painting ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@masojjest]

I would pay to see a Ghibli film entirely animated in your style

[@grrgrr069]

One already exists in a similar style.

[@masojjest]

@@grrgrr069 fr :0

[@needledbugs]

@@grrgrr069 which one

[@Andyxcrm]

@@grrgrr069 which one please

[@EveBolt]

I'll forever be in awe and puzzled by people who have all pretty pages in their sketchbooks. (You know what I mean). Mine are a bunch of scribbles and a billion faces in the same angle 😅

[@Jeleejelee_]

Eve Bolt - Art & Cats I love when the spreads link together and flow 💓

[@lolasilver95]

in my deffense i have the "sure, i can show you my art" sketchbook and the "no one will ever withness you existed dear sketchbook" sketchbook

[@ebsfxxedits1038]

Aha same

[@ebsfxxedits1038]

@@lolasilver95 I should probably do that lol

[@caitlinsmith6869]

The cows at 1:23 are literally the cutest thing ever ahhh

[@henry2912]

the real question is, how does anyone NOT have a million unfinished sketchbooks lying around?? it might just be my art supply addiction talking but there’s nothing better in this whole darn plane of existence than getting a brand-new sketchbook in the mail and NO ONE can convince me otherwise😤✨ anyways, this video really helped with my art block! out of all the sketchbook tours i’ve seen, yours always motivate me the most

[@LeighEllexson]

sera I have more unfinished sketchbook than the three I’ve been working on, but I don’t like the actual sketchbook... like the paper/binding/feel of them. I decided to only finish my strathmore ones for now! 😇✨✨✨

[@alittlefella985]

D: but I loved the one you didn't like most, and also the loose ones with the Halloween cats in the back!! I want those as stickers so bad haha

[@bexsee]

Same! The page turned and I instantly said WOW out loud, then Leigh said it was her least favourite!

[@jbeoin]

Fellow artist, so I totally feel you on the not loving everything in our sketchbooks, but omfg, I love every page in here 😍

[@KiquyPham]

Your sketchbook is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing 💓

[@kashfiahare3190]

Dear Leigh. Your sketchbook tours are fun and enjoyable to watch. The commentary is just fine, don’t worry about it. I’ve watched this three times already! Thank you 😊

[@julesart5257]

I absolutely love your art style

[@papercuervo3426]

The color pallettes you pick are always so perfect 💕

[@Burning0Lilac]

I love your art! It makes me feel so happy and light hearted to see it ❤️. I hope one day you delve into animation b/c I feel like your style would lend itself rly well to expression and movement.

[@chronicfish]

*You've mentioned Strathmore mixed media sketchbooks being your favorite, several times. Recently I thought, what the heck...let's try one out..see what all the fuss is about. I NOW UNDERSTAND. ♥ (your sketchbook tour was divine, btw).*

[@LeighEllexson]

chronicfish yo, it’s the best!!!!

[@advaitsingh8074]

chronicfish Is it really good for mixed media? I am lookin for a sketchbook.

[@chronicfish]

@@advaitsingh8074 it is

[@advaitsingh8074]

chronicfish thx!

[@ebsfxxedits1038]

Oml I’ve been looking for a suitable sketchbook for a while. Like, since last year. I wanna try out alcohol markers but my current sketchbook can’t hold them. And my watercolour is kinda hard to blend.

[@paigieinu1988]

your cat drawings = ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE

[@judyconsilio8853]

You have incredible light in your studio. I feel like that is the ideal setting , and that it complements your vibe. I would love to take that sketchbook outdoors on a beautiful day in May and just gaze at the pages . . the images are so serene.

[@spotted3star]

the corgi and the two halloween pics are probably my favourites, also the lil chub bird, reminds me of when my bird gets all short and fat when she's sleepy.

[@LeighEllexson]

spotted3star I love when my bird gets all chubby like that too

[@spotted3star]

Leigh Ellexson they’re so cute that way 😍

[@briannab.3368]

Toadie is too adorableee!!!🥰

[@leighannenight]

I do get weirded out when I paint outside. Painting en plein air is weird for me because live reference has real depth and that hurts my brain after using reference from photos.

[@Pinkpeonysss]

I personally really enjoy sketchbook tours that avoid a narrative formula. I mean, I'll still watch them, I watch every sketchbook tour that is ever suggested to me by YT. But I have a harder time focusing on the ones that just tell you what is on the page. This sketchbook tour is as much for you as it is for the audience. You have the spotlight to reflect on the techniques you used...what you hoped to work on, what you worked on instead, what you learned, what you didn't care for. Where you were when you drew certain things (physically and maybe even mentally). When you go through a sketchbook and describe your personal journey through it, I think that's what really hooks people in. it doesn't have to be super personal either! I've watched some were people tell stories of a time in their life, and some where they just crack jokes about their art. But most importantly, make these tours just as much about your experience while doing the videos

[@nicholewade8233]

I love the little inktober bunny! So adorable! :)

[@limjean7324]

I think this is one of the best sketchbook tours , you go through it at the right speed which is not too slow

[@ArtbyTuna]

I've been feeling super burnt out lately, but seeing your work makes me want to pick up paints and get creative!! so inspiring, thank you for sharing this leigh!

[@michellefehrman1994]

Loved the pure black and whites especially of Toadie 😍😭. I can't get enough of your style

[@denzeez7849]

I like how you aren’t like other KZbinrs and you don’t say mean things about your drawings. 😄❤️

[@emil9197]

LOVE the cats on the third page, so adorable

[@dxxy]

love those black cats! 💖

[@juliathen1344]

Loved your comments / sharing your thoughts about your work! And you're so right about being proud of that donkey, he's the cutest everrrrr. 🤯🧡💛

[@threedogsinatrenchcoat6336]

Your art style is literally the best one I have ever seen. The way its both realistic and not its very playful and makes me happy. Keep up the great work!

[@valery9178]

everything in this sketchbook is so cute and pretty, made me happy :)

[@melaniebadger6221]

oh happy day! Your videos are the best. Love the sketchbook tour and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Halloween cat scream painting.

[@lu8201]

I love the red panda drawing xo💜💜 cute little otter xx I love the little nature scenes. Love your sketchbook tours. Much love

[@curiousorigins]

Those hand twirls are exactly what I do, anytime I show anybody anything. I think I watched too much “The Price is Right” when I was little. 😂 I tend to abandon sketchbooks too. Though usually it’s because I like what’s going on in it and I don’t want to ruin it. 😂 I liked pretty much everything on there all bright and colorful. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@lochtessmonsterxoxo]

Okay but your voiceovers are my favorite? Love this

[@DrFjords]

That fawn you didn’t like is so cute!! I love her

[@ghostroseart]

Nailed it! Love the commentary...ALSO the black cat with the leaves/forest/foliage Inktober from this year is absolutely stunning! Your instinct for composition always blows my mind. Anyway, thank you for sharing BYEEE!!!

[@zahncl9609]

Your art makes me happy❤️

[@xenlithkayo2221]

Your use of color honestly is what I hope to be. I feel like every pallet you make is just so beautiful and gives such a good vibe

[@andreatorraca8755]

Awww love the baby donkey.....

[@michellemeyer1214]

I’m so happy that I’m not the only artist that doesn’t finish my sketch books. It’s a sick addiction of ALL art supplies. And I think your sketch book is fabulous!

[@ellstration]

Thank you Leigh! The wild boar babies are so precious. ... whispers: "landscape/building zine".

[@pphafidtl]

I love your color choices and pairings so much

[@pphafidtl]

Also i cant wait to try that strathmore mixed media sketchbook i like having a mixed media sketchbook but i also love sewn-bound instead of spiral bound and that cover looks satisfying to touch

[@letsgetarty]

This whole sketchbook is so beautiful! And there's so many amazing drawings in it that we've never seen! I'm honestly waiting for the day you create a big ol' artist book out of pages from all your sketchbooks 😁 I'd love that. And don't worry about commentary, you could upload a sketchbook tour without one and it'll still be just as good 💕 Can't wait for the next ones.

[@sugarcandy654]

Inspired me to draw in my own sketchbook, your art is simply gorgeous even the ones you aren't happy with are just 💕

[@soniadiaz7424]

I’m a simple girl I see good art, I subscribe 😌

[@吳佩真-d3e]

I love your tour so much!!!!!!!!

[@icedtea7044]

After watching this video I was like: I’m gonna draw some cats now because I saw Leigh draw some adorable ones. YOUR CAT DRAWINGS ARE SO CUTEEEE ♡︎♡︎♡︎

[@victoriacordova1483]

I love your sketchbook tours 💕

[@missylou_art8741]

Just found your channel and I love your art work and the videos. It's so fun seeing different styles. I was watching this and thinking your art has a bit of a 50's-60's illustration vibe. love it!

[@desireeuvalle9753]

I love seeing actual talent on KZbin! 🤩

[@91shmoo]

Mate, I love those red river gorge paintings/drawings! I can relate to the panic of outdoor painting but I think you nailed it. In fact you’ve inspired me to do some outside nature painting today WOOP. Thanks for the tour x

[@meldixon1918]

Love the font of the text bits! ( and your sketchbook tour thanks for doing it!!!)

[@gooddollie]

Loved the sketchbook tour! I paint over my pages all the time.

[@ClocheCraftandRelics]

Omg that jack-o'-lantern kitty!

[@MrsQuam]

MinnieSmall tried the same “fill all my old sketchbooks” challenge! Such a great idea! Hey how do you draw/write on top of what you’ve filmed? I loved the “YEAH.” and the texture of your primary colored “YES”! Even your writing has beautiful texture. :)

[@sophynixon]

So much cuteness in one sketchbook! Beautiful work as always, Leigh ❤️🥰

[@ArtfulShelley]

Favorite KZbin artist ( + Frannerd). ❤ your adorable awkwardness, style, sense of humor, and music. Gold star ✪

[@cherrymetoo]

Love your paintings so much! thank you for sharing ❤

[@ferrisueller4445]

I have the same mindset with sketchbooks! If I don't like the beginning of it or where it's going I start over.. and so many artists suggest just letting sketchbooks be messy with bad art, but I can't live like that, I need to fix it all and cover things up that I don't like, or just rip the page out entirely .

[@xicitaxicana2389]

I always look forward to your videos 💖💖

[@scrapfie2830]

The cutest sketchbook i’ve ever seen!!!!

[@sandyarthur2516]

It’s amazing watching this...because as an artist, I’m always critical of my works and people criticize ME for being self critical! Haha 😂 so I appreciate you being like “yeah I retired it, I got tired of it!”

[@Tiinea90]

I have been looking at some sketchbook tours for some inspiration and did not feel inspired, almost gave up going back to Pinterest and then I find your video. I have been pinning your pictures on Pinterest for a long time, so happy to see who is behind all this. Like your way of working with colors and all animals are super cute.

[@paige1521]

i watched one of your older sketchbook tours just a few days ago and you’ve improved so much!! i’m so proud of u and you’ve really inspired me ever since i was young!!

[@LeighEllexson]

Paige this made me go and look at one of old sketchbook tour videos hahah you’re right I didn’t realize how much my work has changed 😅

[@hongciawei91]

have watched it for few times, and I still like it! love your video Leigh! :)

[@sarahowell832]

Hey leah, I really love your sketchbook tours. I find it super hard to look back on my work. Part of what makes it a little easier for me is picking out details that I like, even if I hate to composition. Thanks for posting btw :)

[@meganslater5421]

Your sketchbook tour was wonderful. I adore all the pictures of the different animals. They are so cute!

[@meghanbird4147]

I love your style!! It's so pretty and the colors in it are beautiful! :)

[@haikino]

love watching your sketchbook tours! i find these so inspiring to watch and all your color selections and combinations are so gorgeous

[@RischaHeape]

Loved it! And it helped me walk an extra 10 minutes on my treadmill, so thanks. :)

[@Whatpaigeisit]

Looooving the Halloween cats at the end! You're definitely giving me ideas to cover up pages I don't like in my sketchbook 🤓

[@maggiemae3825]

I love your “vibe.” 😘

[@_Vorname_Nachname_]

I really love your artstyle

[@otterystchocolat9071]

Even your least favorite pieces are awesome. I love your work, you've inspired me. :D I must use more colors and I must draw more cute animals.

[@lamureon]

love your art so much :) also it's so interesting to see your style change. and the cuteness still :D tigers omg 🐅 also I guess the commentary was how it always is in tours? I liked it, it was chill and relatable :)

[@kathyhackney7950]

They also have a hardbound. I also love this sketchbook and have the very same one but I'm getting the hardbound next time. My cover was ruined before I ever even used it bc it's so delicate and I throw it in my bag

[@kimberlyjeffers1623]

I panic drawing outside too. I stopped walking with too much stuff so I could not worry about colour. Been using pastels lately because I want Colour but too lazy for watercolour so it’s this kinda struggle. Hoping to overcome this drama this year by drawing everywhere I go

[@riyanjinssi8264]

the first sketchbook that i ever finish (bc i mostly left my sketchbooks unfinished lol) took me almost 4yrs to complete >.< btw, i enjoyed this sketchbook tour and i love your arts

[@sarcasmandfoxes]

I was just watching your videos while doing my bullet journal :D The pain of working through a sketchbook that you just don't like is truly a struggle but hey you did it! Always a good day when you upload! Hope your 2020 is going well! ^.^

[@AmyGiglio7683]

I have the exact opposite problem lol.... too many things to say! I feel like there is a lot you can talk about: what inspired you? what materials did you use? what do you like about it? what you don't like about it? what works? what doesn't work? what were you trying to achieve? Was it just for practice? Or more serious? What did you learn from it? Why did you choose that subject or medium or style? Other random things you associate with the subject or the experience of creating that piece of art? What would you improve next time? If you were to paint it again, what would you do differently? How do you feel about having completed your sketchbook? Why did you decide to fill up all of your old/partially filled sketchbooks? I could keep going but I doubt anyone is going to read all this lol. Hope it helps!

[@ebsfxxedits1038]

Replying so I can get notified of this comment 💓

[@puppycattango]

I love the art style. Not an artist so I don't know fancy-schmancy art words but it's beautiful

[@hannahlee8111]

If the cow was a sticker or a print I would buy it sooo fast!! Cows are my favorite animals!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@elenacarin9153]

Me: sees the cats covering two pages: hey I’m going to draw something like that with cavaliers

[@ev5511]

ily, youve been inspiring me to draw since i was 12 and i just came back to your channel. youre the best :)

[@andressasilva6759]

Hey !! I'm brazilian and i'm new here,on your channel.I love so much.❤🇧🇷

[@lisarae7823]

This was wonderful to watch! :) I strive to make my sketchbooks cohesive, too..but it is so so hard when I stop liking the direction. So I totally felt that when you said it.

[@anissawwart]

Lovely tour!

[@waakkeuppp]

So much great work 👍🏽

[@guacamawlee]

You're AMAZING. I'm in love with your art!

[@RMHART]

Love seeing your sketchbook videos! Have started working a lot more in mine and filming some of the entries too 🙌🥳

[@kellym7667]

I've been waiting for another sketchbook tour from you for like forever now and I'm so happy that you posted one!

[@Kasneldesigns]

Love your style and A+ sketchbook tour commentary

[@Sabrinarobinsonart]

ok, I LOVE YOU

[@indiavandergeest7660]

I love this! Immediately subscribed after watching this

[@LeighEllexson]

India Van Der Geest 🥰🥰🥰

[@breathingtokyo]

I really enjoyed watching your sketches. The way you have master color is very inspiring ✨

[@lanadoodles7872]

Oooohh! Loved the sketchbook! Inspired me too!

[@madeleineledford1707]

Your sketchbook is so cool! Btw could you do a one color watercolor challenge

[@savannahranae7725]

Oh my gods. I just found you and I’m already obsessed! Definitely buying some stuff when I get paid! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@pewpewcat7679]

And here I sit, staring at my gessoed canvas. Just blank. I've been so depressed lately I'm just blank. But I want to paint or draw to get out of the depression but sitting there not being able to do anything is just making me feel worse. Wtf. Screwed either way it seems. Your art is beautiful. I'd say inspiring but that is lost on me at the moment. I'll definitely keep you in my playlist and come back to this one day when the "blockage" has lifted