Ups & Downs of Strathmore 500 Sketchbook - is it worth it? Sketchbook tour

[@weekend_art]

“A place where I can experiment” is exactly why I like this sketchbook! I’m using one right now and bought two more in different sizes. Khadi gives me similar feel

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

I think this sketchbook did a great job at throwing you into the deep end and the work just got more juicy and incredible

[@annferguson3581]

I love the Strathmore 500 Mixed Media Sketchbooks, and I nearly always have one on the go! But I agree with you, although they handle watercolour, they don’t make it sing! They’re great for coloured pencils though 😃

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I love it. When I first began to paint, I had the ability to just paint and play. I think that’s because I had no expectations. How I wish I could do that again. I have so many sketch books full of junk (my husband doesn’t think it’s junk). The bottom line is that I want back the feeling of no expectations. I was much more creative! Your work sings a happy song from page to page!

[@stroodledoodles]

The hints of bright pink in the landscapes are gorgeous, especially at 23:30. Definitely spark joy. The sketchbooks I've been using recently are from Blue Acorn, which is a small brand based in the UK and I've been having fun :)

[@francinetoni268]

What a fabulous video! Thank you so much for your unique approach to the love/hate relationship we often have with our materials. I discovered your channel when you interviewed Sarah Burns and I’m so glad I did. I’m enjoying catching up on your previous content and LOVE your use of color in this sketchbook. Many blessings to you❣️

[@shadowguard3578]

I have the exact same Strathmore Mixed Media 100% cotton softcover sketchbook. I bought it thinking it would be great with watercolor. I was sorely disappointed when it buckled and didn’t behave the way I expected it to. However, I figured out that I needed to adjust my watercolor technique, and then I really enjoyed using it. Also, it’s good with creamy and pigmented coloring pencils. Before I finished the one you have, I bought the same sketchbook, but a larger size. So far I’ve used my second one primarily for florals in coloring pencils. Thanks for sharing!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Have you ever tried the Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Sketchbooks that they have in both Hardcover & Softcover like this Mixed Media version you used? I love them more than the mixed media version for the watercolors. They are also good for some of the other mediums (gouache, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, & inks) but not so good for markers. I love 💕 seeing your growth with painting all of the colorful abstract landscapes from your trips & travels. Thanks for sharing this sketchbook tour & review with us!

[@sonyaoart]

Current sketchbooks: two Talens Art Creation (one tiny, the other A4), a spiral-bound Mont Marte watercolour pad, an A6 Etchr everyday landscape cold press and a Khadi 185gsm square one for swatches. A couple of them are close to full, the others are closer to halfway. Thanks for the tour ❤

[@annferguson3581]

I was looking at a Monte Marte watercolour spiral bound sketchbook a few days ago… would you recommend it? Thank you ☺️

[@sonyaoart]

@@annferguson3581 I would, as long as you go in with the right expectations. The one I have is the Watercolour Book Discovery (190gsm), and I think it's their entry-level paper. It is not great paper, but it works well if you just want an affordable sketchbook to experiment in. That's what I bought it for, and I've used it almost every day since I bought it three weeks ago. It's not giving you nice, even blends, but if you don't mind that, I think it's good. It takes lots of water, even though the paper buckles, but it straightens out fairly well. Hope this helps, and if I left anything out, please ask!

[@elizabaum]

I LOVE your use of color in this sketchbook. These are the kinds of paintings that would immediately draw my attention if I saw them hanging in someone's house. I've eyed those tempera sticks, but I can't justify any new art supplies right now. Alas.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice review and perspective on the paper. I have a book like this that i an trying to love by throwing everything at it 😂

[@catherinebrown9119]

All of these sketches are beautiful!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@templemoore3799]

💜👋💜 have finished yet but my foggy brain requires I tell you this now. 1. I luv that this hated sketchbook cracked you open artistically. Perseverance & acceptance led you to some discoveries you may not have had at that time. 2. Things/skills I’m learning through art are directly transferable to my health recovery journey too. We don’t know what gifts lie around the next corner. You don’t get to be here without walking on through. So I’m gonna carry that quote from 19:43 with me “I’ve got peace that makes no sense”. Perseverance Acceptance w/ a sense of Calm/Peace. That state of being bears the gift of freedom. 💕

[@E4Alabbasy]

As long as it doesn't tear and fall apart I would make any sketchbook work for me 😅 I honestly loved how the watercolor look on this paper! You really created some wonderful pieces 🥰🥰🥰

[@lisaannef]

Love this sketchbook for my mixed media. I have yet to find one that I love for watercolours. I hate my Stilman & Birn Beta with a passion but I am determined to finish it up next.

[@beckbabej]

Strathmore 500 is my go-to sketchbook, I love 💖 it! It is hands down the best for gouache, and very good for colored pencils. I use some watercolor line and wash, and it takes that well. For wet on wet or large watercolor I use a block or single piece of paper.

[@avigail5356]

Great work, I love the way you use colors, your paintings are so vibrant, and though you don’t go into many details you still capture the essence of the view, it is inspiring, thank you for sharing! I’d love to join your art community

[@sfoss9470]

You know you said you weren’t fond of it but all your sketches and paintings turned out beautiful.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much 💛💛💛

[@Julie-vy3oz]

I agree with the use of watercolor in this book. I do like it with gouache, though. I have one of these and one in the tan. Lovely paintings with gorgeous use of colors.

[@kreestenkreesten]

I love how you use colors!!!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much Kreesten ❤❤❤

[@AlliListArt]

I love that u r splashing out and not trying to be precious with your sketchbooks.....a fabulous collection of paintings SketchesnScrubs....lovely to see and hear u so free. Sketchbooks r what they r for, sketches and ideas, playing with different media etc so as when I get my home stretched watercolour paper out (the real expensive kind lol) I know my materials and can create a more structured, detailed finished piece to be framed. Of course this is how I work and my opinion. happy bank holiday Monday SnS. love Alli XXX

[@1gabhriel]

i am using a Derwent sketch book my first but am now tempted to buy a Strathmore 500 as I dont do watercolour and it seems pretty great for everything else.

[@deirdreryan7402]

I adored this video! I have tempura sticks and love using them. I have a love hate relationship with mixed media papers. But one I keep going back to is the Canson Artist Series Mixed Media Paper, Wirebound Pad, 5.5x8.5 inches, 30 Sheets (138lb/224g). For some reason I purchase this size but it comes in larger sizes if you prefer bigger.

[@templemoore3799]

Ok, finished video. I really enjoyed your expressive art. I loved that you embraced trying new things…layers, combos, colors, loose marks. I’m sure there will be more challenging sketchbooks in your future. But, you just really gave your creative muscles 💪 a workout! So you should be feelin quite buff artistically after tackling this one! Thanks for sharing yourself & your art…take good care of yourself Sketches 💞

[@mendyhand3895]

Using a small Hahnamule 100% cotton. Same texture on both sides. That is a MUST for me. Pretty sure cold pressed. But not as much as ARCHES cold pressed. Great for a small, grab and go though. I PRAY that Arches will make a smaller sketchbook than the spiral 5” by 10” one …..but I love that one too! LOL! Thx pretty lady! 👍🙏🏻🖌

[@le2382]

Really enjoyed your sketchbook tour. I loved seeing what you created and how you didn’t give up on the sketchbook and ended up enjoying it. Gorgeous landscapes!

[@dixiedrost4783]

Really enjoyed this. I have that same journal and felt the same way about it! Now you have given me some new ideas about how to use it. Thanks. I love seeing other peoples completed journals!!

[@Sparklove1]

I truly enjoyed this video, I'm so glad I stumbled upon you!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Aww! I’m glad too! Thank you so much Sparklove ❤

[@lynneellis2647]

I love what you did in this sketchbook. The colors are fabulous. I bought my first sketchbook in 2024. I bought it from Michael's online. I thought I would use it for watercolor. It isn't very water friendly. I have done watercolor, lightly. I've used other media as well. In areas, I've glued two pages together for a sturdier page. I'm going to keep using it as it is almost full. I have since purchased better sketchbooks.

[@4streegrrrl601]

I just went and pulled out the exact same Strathmore sketchbook, that I have left buried and languishing and dust. I only did a few pages of testing things, no sketches: inks and brush pens (pretty good), watercolours (meh, very lifeless), and mushroom spore prints (not bad). In watching your "review", I think I'll dust mine off and just keep going with trying different media, maybe do a few sketches, and since 'shroom season is ramping up here in northern British Columbia with the autumn weather, I'll hunt for a few fungi to try some more prints. Thank you for the video! It was good timing for me to make me feel I just need to keep on, keeping on. :)

[@aussiecrafter]

The tempera paint sticks do look fun. I can’t believe what you created with them . It’s such a beautiful, colourful and happy looking sketchbook. The butterflies 😍

[@leighrogers1383]

I watched your video because I am using a sketchbook that I hate….and I feel the same way about it…I thought that I would use it to try different materials and styles…I’m enjoying experimenting…but I’ll also be glad when I have finished it. It’s all a chance to learn, and practice. Thanks for sharing your art, I especially loved some of those bright, vibrant landscapes.😊

[@21kittensArtStudio]

I’m using a Royal Talens, trying to become more loose in my art and to find more play. This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your sketches where you used the temperas are gorgeous!! Instantly clicked like, and subscribed!!💙

[@thejournalingbroom]

Oh my gosh, this turned out to be such a beautiful sketchbook!!! I'm so glad you continued with it

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

I'm using a few different ones right now: my Khadi Fat Book, my 100% cotton Hahnmemuhle A4 cold-pressed one and a little Khadi Rough one. I also sometimes throw in my A6 Etchr cold-pressed everyday one.

[@cheesegoddess1]

I’m using the strathmore sketchbook. Similar cover. I enjoy the idea of using the sketchbooks that you don’t like for exploration.

[@jude6752]

Thank you! I currently have a gaggle of sketchbooks on the go. Mostly for different perspectives or subjects. Also blocks and sizes for other things. Another indication of the fact I can't make coherent decisions anymore, just get one of everything!

[@Temmah_tjJc]

Your art is SO beautiful and completed in a style that completely resonates with me! I am longing to create in a far more adventurous manner of late; and seeing your art is serving that goal and action in my life! Thank you!!! Pray you are well!!🙏🏻 🫶🏻 Temmah

[@reinaleyva2069]

I’m currently using a cheaper sketchbook I got at a thrift store. along with an art creation brand sketchbook. this video introduced me to your channel and I love how colorful your drawings are!! 💗🥹 I’m excited to see more of your work!

[@MichelleCruz-qh2fl]

Thanks for sharing your pro's and con's of this sketchbook and sharing your art with us. Love your bright colors. I am currently using art Talens A-4 & A-6 Khadi Fat Book and starting my Onion Skin Journal. Inspired me to start my plein air

[@mrs.z605]

Hi! Truly enjoyed this video! Absolutely LOVED the tour and art inside the book!! This very sketchbook has been in my hands for many many months, but haven't started it yet, but it's next up. I am currently about to finish up a cheapy sketchbook I found for $2.99 that started to come apart at the spine when i tried to use watercolor - but i just taped it up (badly, because it's coming apart again LOL) and switched over to dry media - pens, pencils, neoII, gel-sticks, markers, acrylic markers.... Soooo much fun that I'm finding myself experimenting, having fun, playing with color combos and just enjoying the process with the junk book. I look forward to beginning the next book. I also look forward to your next video - they are always so inspiring ❣️❣️❣️

[@artiskalai1970]

Funny, this is actually one of my favourite sketchbooks at the moment! I love the texture of it and the way watercolour and gouache feel and look on it. I first had this size you are using here and I loved it so much, I went and got one size bigger (19.8x25cm) and have got only have way through it and have ordered the 11x14 size already! By the way, I love all the wild colours you have used in your landscapes and hope I can similarly experiment and not be too precious with this even though I love it (I do my experiments in the Royal Talent usually because its super cheap and there are so many pages in that sketchbook but this paper is so much better at handling water which I love to throw at my sketchbooks!).

[@ladyflimflam]

What a sketchbook of joy!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Awwww! Thank you 💛

[@deborahweller8438]

I absolutely love the energy of the sketches in this book. I think this work is really good. I love the bright colours, and the looseness of the drawings. I think you should be really proud of this completed sketchbook. I just purchased this same sketchbook- haven’t started it yet, and based on your comments I fear I may have the same issues you described with the watercolours sitting on top of the paper. Oh well, sometimes you take a risk on a new art supply, and it works out, and sometimes it doesn’t! My favourite sketchbooks are ETCHR, Stillman and Birn Beta Series, and for a rough and ready sketchbook I also like the Jackson’s 11x15” spiral as well as their hard bound sketchbooks. But I’ve tried many many brands, and currently have over 30 sketchbooks yet to be started ( yes, I have a problem)😂 ***Would love to know what you are using for your white lines/highlights in this book. The marks are so opaque and such a bright white 24:12 Thanks in advance Deborah

[@Kariboudelavega]

Very nice video as usual! Your paintings are all so colorful and beautiful and I recognized the Van Gogh style right away! 🤩 I have been using the Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Hardbound Art Journal and been loving it! It is wonderful as a travel sketchbook and it can handle watercolor and gouache easily with tons of water.The long format makes it convenient too! Thanks for all your great content! ❤

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

I love the paintings you did in that sketchbook. They're really beautiful. Those colors...WOW. Gorgeous. The fact that you created incredible paintings while experimenting is noteworthy. I'm not sure I could pull that off. My go-to sketchbook is the Strathmore 400 series watercolor sketchbook. It's not cotton paper, but I get the results I want, and it doesn't feel "precious" to me. ❤

[@dgswatercolor]

I’m actually currently using this sketchbook! 😂 I’m on my second one. I found it’s great at sketching with inktense pencils, layering watercolor and colored pencils on top. I’m trying to improve my portrait sketching so this has been a great paper for me.

[@FridaBeautyBird]

I just finished my first sketchbook, a Stillamm & Birn Beta Series! I started it at the end of 2021 and only just not finished. 😅 I was worried I'd put too much pressure on myself to make my next sketchbook more "aesthetic", so I just considered the new one an extension of the old one; I can paint or swatch or make something ugly just like in the old one. That mindset really helped me jump right into the new one. I'm sticking with Stillman & Birn for this one because it's where I feel comfortable and don't want to put pressure on myself if I upgrade sketchbooks. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

[@beckbabej]

Stillman & Bien is seriously underrated.

[@FridaBeautyBird]

@@beckbabej I commented about them all the time under her videos. I'm sure everyone's sick of it by now 😆

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

You looked so beautiful in your yellow dress ❤

[@HelenAveryArtChannel]

I was intending to buy this one after I finish my Strathmore watercolor sketchbook (landscape format) but now I’m on the fence…I don’t think I like the idea of the smooth paper? I guess I have to go to the store and rifle through the all the journals again…it should be my part time job lol

[@mzebony]

Welcome back! Ha! Not like you left lol! I feel I should use marker in my sketchbook now. I am using a Royal Talens, a Micheals brand, a Boylee Jae dotted sketchbook and the Khadi fat book at the moment. Thank you for the wonderful sketchbook tour. Keep creating 💛💜💙

[@jlm517rocks]

wonderful shares!! watercolor ground helps for w/c on different papers for texture.... seems july-august ii acquired 20 different sketchbooks of (mostly small) varied sources from smooth to rough, pulpy to 100% cotton rag, lay flat to wire bound, & like supplies, from student to artist grade... this is in addition to at least as many unused pads, & 10 in progress, crafty stuff to specific studies... so no to worries about 'finished pieces' as some books got put down as other projects took flight, and as skills evolved & improved, 'older' books got reinstated as ii knew what would go on top of the bases, or ii had certainty about what the piece 'was asking for' in order to complete that phase. Your quality & quantity of expression, artistically & vocally, really leaps off the screen with exuberance & delight. Just keep going...we love it any way you show up.

[@RLPiper]

Yay a sketchbook tour 🥰

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Yayyy thank you Ruby x

[@mygardencart9060]

happy to see your posted videos again!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank youuu x

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

My personal handmade sketchbook with a combo of Canson, Arches, and Montval papers…. 😂 Thanks for sharing! 🎉💜👍🏾

[@SketchesnScrubs]

That sounds awesome! I've only made sketchbooks using big sheets of Bockingford but it was therapeuatic and I love the ability to be able to make it to my taste :D xx

[@ChantelleArts]

Fascinating to hear your thoughts on this sketchbook 😊😊

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Chantelle! x

[@buddhabro.9130]

I've learned there's no such thing as a good and bad drawing; everything just is. Once you realize this, it reduces stress and makes creating a lot easier. My thoughts are that Art is more about the currents of energy flowing onto the paper than anything else. I've got a 500 mixed media Strathmore hardbound in the process of getting through. I've mainly used pencils, pens, and ink. I haven't done a lot of watercolor or gouache yet. Your video makes me want to try more of that.

[@Karenfree2202]

Hi, watched the whole video and didn’t want it to end!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much Karen! So glad you enjoyed it x

[@twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577]

Thank you for your guidance directing me to certain videos I would find helpful in my art journal journey. I especially loved watching how your art became more expressive and dramatic. My take away was to use the journal as experimentation of our art tools/ pencils, crayons, watercolor etc. I realized I just jump into my journal not prepared on how the paper will respond to my medium. That was a very "A Hah" moment for me. I really loved the use of white lines. What did you use for that mark? Posca? Thank you, now onto the other videos...your newest fan girl🤩

[@margaretpinsent6388]

I'm using several sketchbooks, taking two a6 ones to 🌞 NICE in october, inspired by your wonderful time there! I have a big fat 100% cotton one fot sketching locally, and a smooth paper one which is awful paper for home scribbles.

[@UJB123]

Too funny; love/hate. I have too many sketch books including that one. I do like it because it's Mixed Media and not solely watercolor ... so most everything works well in it. I don't have one I don't like ... just doodle in one you don't like. My sketchbooks have all sorts of scenes, ideas, and stuff in them, but that's the purpose of a sketchbook, yes? To sketch anything & have carefree fun doing it. 😊 A sketchbook is just for you. 😊 Great sketches! Glad you had fun

[@awatercolourist]

11:35 The study on the left reminds of that painting by Erin Hanson.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Oh wow - looked her up, her art is beautiful! xx

[@awatercolourist]

@@SketchesnScrubs I know! I’d love to paint like her.

[@SophiePf]

I'm bad at keeping up with sketchbooks (since 90% of my art is digital), but I got a new watercolour sketchbook (by Rhodia) for upcoming travels, gonna see if I actually sit down for some drawing haha

[@petinstructor]

I have several. My etchr and Stillman & Birn are my favorite. I got some Beechmore books, but I have a love-hate with them. They are good for graphite and pen maybe color pencil. But I really wanted something for watercolor and gouache. I don't think they would work. I plan on trying neocolor 2.

[@LovinLnCottage]

Hello! I met you on Sarah Burns live program this afternoon. I ca see why you struggled with this hot press sketch book. It doesn’t suit your interests or style. The work you created is quite lovely, though! your review has caused me to decide to try this sketchbook because it does suit my style because I was professionally a natural science illustrator and loved the detail I could achieve with hot press paper. Colored ink and dip pens would be quite lovely on this paper. Thank you for your review. Subscribed.☮️💙🙏 ( Doing Sarah Burns gouache kit boxes on the Craftamo paper. I use mixed media, mostly Canson, a lot.)

[@catherinebrown9119]

I LOVE Khadi.

[@sfoss9470]

Thank you for the promo code! I got the etchr gold paint set and a sketchbook so you saved me 10 plus $

[@derwood206]

Helpful review! Love that you completed it in a month with such amazing memories!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thanks so much Derwood! xx

[@LowKey_izildura]

I remember trying Hahnemuhle bamboo (and agave) paper for the first time and not liking it, because it felt and worked different. So I cut the sheets and sawed a sketchbook for my vacation. Fast forward to it being my absolute favorite paper for handmade sketchbooks)) and for the exact same reason you mentioned here: being relaxing and freeing painting in them, of course they also contain some of my most favorite works, while my `precious` Saunders Waterford one, still hangs empty on the shelves (- after ruining the first two pages from being too stiff and almost stressed with `niceness of paper`).. I hate how our minds are blocking us. Like the random artistic blocks are not enough 😭I have to remind myself: IT`S JUST PAPER FCS😂until I buy myself some bamboo paper again xox

[@awatercolourist]

12:54 I like the one on the left 😊.

[@marilynking5226]

I’m using the Canson mixed media 98 lb./160 g sketch book

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you for watching and sharing x

[@TheMessyDeskxyz]

Yay! How did you know I’d just finish updating my art supplies spreadsheet and that I was about to look for a video to watch while finally panning out those jackman granulating paints?

[@TheMessyDeskxyz]

Ooo I’m just about to break out a new fat book to swatch my fancy Jackman paints!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😂😂😂 we're in sync :P x

[@sydandart]

Ok so I’m using this same damn sketchbook atm actually 😂 I hunted it down once I found out it had 100% cotton paper. (I actually bought two different sizes, big and small, and a small toned one too 😬 but full disclosure, they were bought specifically with the intent of using them for mixed media) Cause, watercolor + 100% cotton paper is great. And same for gouache too. Like you lol. But all I’ve done is literally sketch in it 🙃 I’ve been too scared to apply anything after said sketch tho. Every time 🙈 then I finally finish one sketch to my liking and the plan was to use caran dache neocolor i’s bc I bought a set years ago and stupidly thought they were ii’s for some reason. They were not and I was so mad at myself once I realized 😅 but anyways, I’ve literally never used them. They just sit there cause I love the ii’s and tbh don’t even think of them. Out of sight out of mind kinda thing. But I’ve been trying to branch out into mixed media more after my first attempt at using said mixed media recently actually really impressed me. And I’m like super self critical, picking my paintings apart usually. But this damn mushroom and ladybug based off a pic from unsplash, imo, came out so freaking good lol. Like it’s 100% one of my favorites I’ve ever done status. So that got me to thinking I should use other mediums besides watercolor and gouache more, this sketchbook prob can take it, got said sketchbook…s, and now I ended up sketching this wicked cool boa with this hot pink mechanical pencil and again, really impressed myself. But some point I came up with this neocolor i’s idea. And now that I finished the sketch and like it so much as is, I’m afraid to use the wax pastels on it 🤦🏼‍♀️ So it’s just been sitting there. Waiting. Maybe this video will give me the push I need to just do it finally 🤞 Also love your work btw. Discovered you recently through Kristy Rice I believe and I too love adding that same kinda hot pink wherever and whenever I can so I absolutely loveeee your sketchbook pages from this. I also love your florals as well. All the colors you use I love lol. And the gold. Love the gold. Plus I think your style is 🤌 so I guess sorry for the novel and keep up the amazing work! 💖🎨🖌️

[@katel9378]

Your art is beautiful! ❤

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Kate

[@Emmatyan]

I absolutely love those bright landscapes! How do you decide where to put that pink?

[@wynngwynn]

I use strathmore 500 watercolor paper and I love it as much as my arches lol. Maybe mixed media doesn't handle as well.

[@lindajohns726]

I usually use Royal Talens Creations because I'm retired and can't really afford the more expensive ones. I love them and use watercolours, acrylics, Lyra crayons, basically you name it I use it and have never had any issues. I never do wet on wet though that paper would just disintegrate. Lol😂

[@whatjenren]

Can you please share what’s in your metallics paint pallet? Or have I missed that video? I think all your art turned out amazing! I loved them the looser you got with each turn of the page ❤

[@JohnSmith-xb4ux]

For a sketchbook, if the water just sits there on the paper you might want to use less and also thicker paper so it absorbs the water. Generally at about 300 gsm hot pressed cotton it would do fine if you would control the water amount, if you use cellulose the results are not as good. There were many good sketches, in particular the more colors you used the more exotic everything looked and it worked well. Thank you for review, pretty hair lady 😊😊

[@tajtay]

I am just finishing mine. I feel like my daniel smith watercolors looked so dull. I didn't like the soft cover because it didn't lay flat enough for me. I might give it another chance

[@FrL659]

What an excellent video ! The experience felt liberating and it is very noticeable in the very natural tone of your voice over 😀

[@deborahmeyers551]

I am soooooo the most grateful to have found you again thank goodness for that I suscribed ofcourse amd one day I thought I've not seen mew vids I went into my suscribed and you were not there I must have unsubscribed accidentally surely I could not remember what your channel was called either anyway you just popped up ony feed suscribed again ❤😊

[@Moonlight-co4hs]

I’m using Khadi papers.🥀

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Is the rose good or bad? 😅😂

[@Karenfree2202]

Hi, watched the whole video. I didn’t want it to end!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Karen xx

[@awatercolourist]

First! YAAAAAAY 🎉. it’s been ages 😂.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Yayyyy awatercolourist! It is good to be back :P

[@awatercolourist]

@@SketchesnScrubs Thanks!

[@debsmith7050]

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[@SketchesnScrubs]

💛💛💛

[@geslinam9703]

I didn’t care for this one either, or for their watercolor sketchbook. I do like hot press paper, and still hated it. Not sure what has happened to Strathmore, I have been using their drawing paper since I was a kid, and it just isn’t the same as it used to be. It seems like it has been a lifetime search for a good watercolor sketchbook. Just bought an Etchr Perfect Sketchbook, can’t wait to get it….and thinking about ordering a Koval. You say you have a lot of sketchbooks, it would be great if you could do a video on them!

[@myrnaluswenson4354]

Thank you this is just what I needed today. I just got some sketchbooks from Temu because of the “good sketchbooks being too precious.” First time here. Sarah Burns sent me.

[@sandrarahimi5688]

Even though you say you struggled with this sketchbook it seems you got a lot out of it. As you say sketchbooks are for experimentation. Did you find it easier to use mixed media on this paper than on royal talens?

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Sandra! I got a lot of out if. Yes, it was better at handling mixed media (particularly wet mixed media) than the royal talens xx

[@bigtyme77]

A Moleskine sketchbook😊

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you for watching and for sharing! ❤️

[@revondamehovic3132]

I actually like this sketchbook, just not for watercolor. It's awful for watercolor

[@cassandrascott2613]

I hated this one as well