Sketchbook Tour

Take a tour inside. See how I explore sketching techniques, tools and subjects inside the pages of my sketchbook.
For instructions on how I make the sketchbook please see my blog post, "The Perfect sketchbook". brendaswenson.b...

[@laurafrench7315]

I could watch this again and again...each time I see something new! Thanks for your endless inspiration Brenda!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Laura, Thank you my friend! ~Hugs

[@katiekruger4381]

As always, Brenda, thank you for all you share freely with others. Your generosity is inspiring and of course your work is beautiful!

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Katie, Thank you for the sweet comment. ~Hugs

[@mariamjameel4319]

the best sketchbook tour on KZbin ♥♥

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mariam Jameel , Thank you!

[@annieglacken8424]

I love looking at your beautiful sketches Brenda. It is great that you are able to get out and sketch so often surrounded by such interesting architecture. Thanks for sharing. Also, your "Illustrated Journal" workshop was one of my favorites that I have taken.

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Annie, I am blessed to live in a warm climate surrounded by history and beauty. ~Hugs

[@saptakmukherjee3051]

You are great artist who seems to be at calm with herself.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you for the lovely compliment.

[@saptakmukherjee3051]

@@brendaswensonwatercolors You are most welcome

[@jendesign5537]

Wow, each page in your sketchbook is beautiful frame-able work. It puts my sketchbook to shame, I’m in awe!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Jen Design , Thanks for the kind words! Brenda...🖋

[@pebblesthecat3625]

I just love your painting style. Just so relaxed and free flowing. I would love to be able to paint like this, but I'm just so finicky and obsessed with detail I just cannot let go lol 😆

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you! I’ve learned to let go of control and play😀

[@chatrinejansson7810]

Oh, I am so glad I found you and your art on-line! SO in love with your sketchbooks! My intention is to paint more Plein-air this season (still way too cold outside though - I live in Sweden). Right now I am setting up my own sketch bag and took some good advise from yours 😃 Prepared for happy painting days to come! Chatrine

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Chatrine, I love to hear when I inspire others. Happy Sketching!

[@MrsTiffanyGrey]

Lovely tour! I like how fearless you are in trying new things!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Tiffany Grey, Thanks! I keep pushing and trying new things that excite me.

[@kashfiahare3190]

Beautiful and inspirational eye candy! I'm not there yet, but boy am I having fun trying :) Thank you!

[@sylvia4425]

I about fell out of my chair when I saw that you posted a video! lol Thanks for the tour. Always a treat. 😊 🍭

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Sylvia, Thank you!

[@rnee1000]

Great peek at your sketchbooks!! Thank you for the peek inside. I guess you leave in California judging from some of the places you've painted. I live in Temecula and love to visit Huntington Gardens and Descanso Gardens for art inspiration.

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Renee, I’m a CA girl. I live in South Pasadena... not too far from the Huntington Gardens😊

[@levinhale8584]

youre my favorite watercolor artist. thank you for the tour!

[@liviahibshman1978]

i love your work with watercolor wow! i love how you can make it look controlled/contained or make it look more flowing and free if that makes sense. very beautiful

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Livia Hibshman, Thank you for for the great comments!

[@catherinecarey9089]

Beautiful work!!!

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Catherine, thank you!

[@Blissfulthings]

beautiful! I love the teacups 💐

[@andreagomez2537]

Beautiful artwork

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Andrea, Thank you!

[@reginasielk7147]

Hi Brenda, thanks for sharing your sketchbooks. Greetings from Germany. Regina

[@coolabah-blue]

Love ❤️ your paintings😊

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@nangarciarivero4371]

Very nice👏👏👏👩🏻‍🎨!!!

[@gabriellaronga8704]

You're so good! More than good actually! You inspire me in many different ways and I love how you use your sketchbook. So professional!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Gabriella, Thank you for the lovely comment! ~Brenda

[@rasman1876]

Your work is beautiful. This is very inspiring to me! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Awww ...Thank you!

[@hanawana]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Hana, Thank you!

[@JoelMorris8008]

Thank you for your wonderful - and instructive - videos. I live about 1 mile from Castle Green, I hope to meet you around town some day when we're both out sketching!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Joel, It's a small world! I'm sure we'll run into each other one day while we're sketching =)

[@roymichelle1545]

Это просто восхитительно.Amazing arts.

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Roy, thank you!

[@mayamanela168]

Great sketchbook !

[@rebeccawong1]

Ever consider publishing your journals, they are BIG inspirations and so so pretty 🥰

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

I used to make copies of my travel journals from my European trips. I haven’t done it in a long time…😊

[@g.a.9896]

Really liked your paintings; thanks for posting!

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@natalyguerrero-2676]

Amazing

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El pez Azul en el agua , Thank you 🖋

[@AveArtz]

Beautiful 👍

[@claudiaoliveira9090]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful!!

[@mikewadley2700]

I very much enjoyed the tour. Thank you. I picked up some good ideas to try. So, you take your favorite papers and have them spiral bound with a cover and back at a Kinkos or print shop?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mike, That's right!

[@mikewadley2700]

Brenda Swenson Watercolors I like that. I'm going to give it a try.

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

I love Your work no matter what technique You use, submit!

[@BatmanAOMC]

Im starting to draw and they´re not that bad but still I want to do draws by myself without having to look at a picture or anything but its so hard that im considering quiting , do you have any tips?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Andrew Harper , Draw from life, meet up with other sketchers.

[@gigigameleira]

Not her but If u still want a tip Don't quit

[@tschegsch]

extremely beautiful! It's gorgeous, thank you for sharing! :D

[@minavane5533]

Is the painting on the mulberry paper watercolor as well? What brand?

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Mina, Yes it is watercolor. The watercolors are mainly Daniel Smith Watercolors (few exceptions). You can see my paint and supply list on my website. www.swensonsart.net

[@davidamacdonald3815]

Enjoyed this enormously. Succinct and informative, than you.

[@ZhexinNotKaching]

Do you have an art Instagram account? Your artworks are amazing!!!

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zhexin jii kin , Thank you! My Instagram account is brenda_swenson

[@0099887762]

So beautiful sketchbook..I loved this video 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brendaswensonwatercolors]

Thank you!

[@levinhale8584]

youre my favorite watercolor artist. thank you for the tour!

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Loric B , You're so kind...thank you!