$0.89 Watercolor Tubes Cont. | Sketchbook Habit Day 08

[@ImActuallyBri]

I'm loving this series. It has definitely motivated me to sketch in my sketchbook as well! I love your art, it's so beautiful and it brings me so much joy to see that you have posted. Hope your doing well stay safe. 😊

[@tuckertoonsg9587]

Well since it’s a student grade watercolor how about use it on something most students use. I use cason a lot because it’s cheaper on my wallet. Maybe try that

[@わにわに-r6g]

Trying those paints on different papers, going from the cheapest to a professional one sounds like a good idea to see how they will perform 🤔🤔 I usually use a mixed media paper to do my sketches, so I could like to see that kind of paper in the next video 🙆 I LOVE YOUR ART AND I LOVE YOU 💞 Thanks for doing this 🐇🌼💞

[@laysmoment]

The portraits in today’s video turned out so well!! The way you mix and layer your colors is so mesmerizing to me. I think if you tested the student grade paints on student grade papers like the Canson XL watercolor paper or strathmore 400 series watercolor paper that it might show how well the paints actually perform! I’m excited for tomorrow’s video :)

[@PaintinHiding]

YES!!! i love reactivating dried paint mixtures on my palette too!

[@KimberlyCrick]

Love the skin tones, these turned out beautifully. About the paper question - I was using Bee 140# cotton for a while, but I noticed over the past couple months it's almost impossible to find. They took it off Amazon and Blick, which sucks because it was SO cheap that I always felt free to swatch/mess around with it. (Maybe it had something to do with Covid factory shut downs? Boo.) Now I'm just using Arches Cold Press, since it's so reliable, more durable and the sizing allows for easier lifting. I'm looking forward to seeing which papers win the vote :D

[@michaeltowers2264]

I noticed it was on clearance at Michael's, and when I went in there a week ago the spot where it was was filled by other paper, so they very well may have discontinued it. :(

[@didi7074]

I heard so much good things about that paper! I was thinking about buying it once I run out of my Canson XL watercolor paper

[@EveBolt]

I've written to them and they told me there's a bit of a delay because of company stuff. It should come back, as far as I know :)

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

Eve to the rescue!!! I'm hoping to get my hands on the black cover watercolor sketchbook one day.

[@EveBolt]

@@VictoriaGedvillas YES me too! the 100% cotton one!!!!

[@sypherianlp]

If it's student grade, most students will only have access to cheap paper so maybe canson and strathmore?

[@vathre]

I'm not drawing with the videos per se but you inspired me to make a small sketchbook out of watercolour paper I had lying around and I'm trying to paint a portrait in it every day! Whenever I see your videos I get sooo motivated to paint! Thank you for sharing your journey!!

[@jkownacki]

the skin tone on the right looks so good. those colours are so rich and warm!

[@honorgibson3200]

you should try the student grade paints on a more "student grade" watercolour paper that's not 100% cotton and is inexpensive :)

[@Luvanatural]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful. I'm just watching but great job

[@brinnnas]

You should try them on canson watercolor paper! It’s the only watercolor paper I use because it’s so cheap and easy to get!

[@lydiarose7569]

I always draw along with you! Sometimes commissions, sometimes personal art✨✨✨

[@MoonCatArts]

This series comes at such a perfect time for me :) I‘ve always loved to draw in sketchbooks... but recently I stopped completely because it was not fun for me anymore. But on Monday this week we had our first Uni class this semester. Online due to the circumstances. We are supposed to start a sketchbook... and if possible draw daily in it. I’m so glad you started this series recently because this motivates me immensely! I actually have fun again while drawing in my sketchbook :)

[@AB-kt8qq]

I would love to see some of daily sketches in Stilman beta watercolor sketchbooks. I bought a small one in Barnes and Nobles a few years ago and picked up sketching in it during my winter break from uni. I used artist loft gouache that I thinned down and used as watercolors (will never do that again.) Since then, it's hard to use my other watercolor papers since that one can handle the amount of water I typically use in watercolor sketches next to my moleskine sketchbook.

[@rodline9027]

As someone new to this watercolor side of art... I'm super inspired by your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@amyb7238]

Watching you swatch all these different paints is so therapeutic - I am addicted :)

[@aisha6369]

Thank you for blessing us with your videos, it would be hard for me when you go back to a weekly schedule :( . For the paper i suggest using Strathmore 400 or 500 paper or using the 500 journal , i think lots of artists uses strathmore. Also, i would love to see a review for qor watercolor if that is possible. Stay Safe.

[@tohinoki5416]

I love this series! It’s really been inspiring to do more artwork and maybe actually start a KZbin channel :)

[@ijung422]

Thank you for all your inspiration!!

[@Dino_Skull]

It's so satisfying to watch you paint and sketch! 💛

[@reneeellis3255]

I'm seriously enjoying listening/watching these because I've been trying to start a habit of drawing every day. These videos seriously soothe me while I do so. Thank you so much!

[@hiphopkatya]

ah you make any quality watercolour look amazing !! I'm a huge fan of hahnemuhle watercolour paper

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

Katya me too 🙈 I haven’t tried it much yet, but so far I love it!

[@rachelboudreau9134]

Thumbnailing in my sketchbook for an upcoming project while watching this video! Keep up the great work Tori 😄

[@maggieburton5020]

always drawing along

[@CrazyAGCat]

Woohoo! This is the first time in this series I've been able to draw along (classes are keeping busy, even online)! Love love love what you do!

[@kentario1610]

I didn't end up making anything yesterday but I did more the day before that! I love drawing after watching your video, like a send off. I wonder how my stuff would look on cotton paper since I don't have that, and the shops are definitely closed for a month at the minimum and I want to see if I like watercolour enough to invest in another kind of paper. I think I will definitely draw something today! Thank you for this! The art is gorgeous, I just awe at the sketches in excitement because they're so good and then I get to see how you apply colour in your own way and ahh so good!

[@venartureart]

The paints look good! I have to say, I love this series, I find it very motivational, and very enjoyable too!

[@christineingram55]

Beautiful work...they have both turned out gorgeous 😀

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@shawnariley3518]

Canson xl watercolor paper especially with student grade but just for watercolor sketches in general it’s 50/50 on people that like it though I believe haha

[@allisond7552]

have you tried it before idk whether or not it pills too much

[@shawnariley3518]

I use it everyday never had problems with peeling, I enjoy it... of course there’s always better but for something you’re not saling I think it’s the best I’ve tried and I’ve tried a lot

[@shawnariley3518]

Just make sure it’s the watercolor sketchbook if your gonna use watercolor, it takes pretty much any medium, I use watercolor gouache and acrylic in it, the mixed media’s not bad but it’s definitely not as good as the watercolor

[@MM-dw5ir]

Maybe try Canson paper because its affordable many beginners and intermediate painters use ut

[@allisond7552]

i would like to see that too, it's soooooo cheap but I don't want to pay for something that sucks like my other watercolor paper.

[@dustbunnydraws3000]

Try the stonehenge aqua hotpress paper or maybe bee paper?

[@didi7074]

Since the tubes are grade student and cheap, what about you try it out on the Canson XL Watercolor paper and maybe Strathmore 400 watercolor paper too? Many people use those (myself included)

[@crybirdy-crowes7764]

Oh my gosh! I love your art💚

[@ri4706]

your videos are always so soothing to draw to!!! they're my go-to when i want something in the background to while i do art 💖 love the way these portraits came out by the way!! your use of color is always so stunning 😭

[@archietheredcat]

its actually very relaxing watching you swatching the color, Im totally okay if you don't fast forward the footage ^^ I love how the colors and the water touch the paper with every brush strokes.

[@allisond7552]

i recognize your acct name from somewhere but idk where

[@gemmakusel8067]

I also LOVE my Daniel Smith paints. 😊 I use Fabiano 25% or 100% cotton paper. Sketchbook wise, I use moleskin watercolour paper.

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

I adore Fabriano too! I just discovered there is a listing for the 25% cotton sketchbook on amazon D: the temptation to buy is real!

[@fuzzydragons]

both portraits are gorgeous and both sets of paint look good on that paper. def makes it harder to tell one is student grade paint :)

[@anastasiyas5035]

Loving this series! I was wondering if you'd think about one day talking about your art journey, and your career so far and stuff. Would be great to find out more about your story

[@misspetite9285]

Love the rich skin tones here

[@chubbycheeksproductions3639]

I am loving this. The cotton paper does make everything look amazing. For my watercolor I use Canson watercolor XL sketch book

[@cynoglav9665]

Aww yess!! More painting!!

[@clara3681]

so happy to see you having so much joy with this challenge

[@kaitibeeps5887]

beautiful as always! i've been drawing along with you, and it feels really rewarding to just do art because i feel like it and not *for* something. so thank you!!

[@allisond7552]

Painted today with you! (Venice bridge)

[@ad-rk3og]

wait are you @saidno1ever on tiktok? I love your art

[@allisond7552]

@@ad-rk3og wait yeah how do you know?

[@abookadmirer]

i’ve been stuck in an art block for the past few days, and i normally don’t draw when watching videos but today i thought i’d try it. this definitely did help me, can’t wait for more 🥺

[@jennifercase393]

I love this series so much!

[@jeredmatos2336]

use the Canson XL Watercolor paper

[@aricranz]

DAMN! The portraits are damn good!

[@benamisai-kham5892]

i like to use the strathmore vision watercolor paper! (140 lb) im still new to watercolors it works okay enough for me

[@valeriabordanea3757]

Living for this videos😍 thank you for doing this one! I mainly use Sennelier and Daniel Smith but I've never used Paul Rubens so thank you so so much this review! Loved the potraits the editing is just oof 💖 About the paper I mainly use Fabriano 140lb 100% cotton (either coldpress or hotpress)!!

[@highdreamer4916]

I'm drawing diferent outfits on a character I'm trying to design. I recently found your channel and drawing alongside you videos is a really fun experience.

[@cuteart1338]

Awesome ❣️❣️

[@PsychGal1980]

In that first study she looks almost like a Gelfling from Dark Crystal (in the best way possible). In the way that you drew her she looks ethereal, almost magical.

[@veraterbraak9640]

Hi tori! I saw in your sketchbooks declutter video that you had the watercolor Visual journal from strathmore. I use the mixed media one for watercolors, because it is 100% cotton, but the paper is clearly not meant for multiple layers of watercolor. Have you tried out their watercolor sketchbook? I'm curious how it performs. Also, of course I loved this video. We're being so spoiled with a new video every day!

[@SUGARREI1]

love all your drawings so much

[@AdaishaLBenn]

Drawing with rn!!! Love ur art!!!

[@themessthatsness]

Please try rhe Paul Rubens on Canson Watercolor paper. Love your content, Tori!😊😊😊

[@cazumbandoartmaddy1728]

Hello tori, thank you very much for the video today! I want to teach watercolor to people and I'm thinking of recommending the Paul Rubens student grade as a cheap option for beginners (I'm from a country where watercolor paints are expensive, so all people start with are chalky kid's stuff and pentel watercolors). As of paper, well, cotton paper is great really. If possible, maybe a painting on arches? :O but another good option to REALLY test how these paints perform would be on canson wood pulp papers like XL watercolor or Montval, which is what people most have access to around the world. (Strathmore? Laughs never heard of her here where I live)

[@emilyegglestone4620]

You are so inspiring!! I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, your voice is so calming!!! I love when my notifications come through that you have uploaded - I know I’m in for the warm fuzzy feeling your voice brings 💖 Could you possibly test on the Canson XL watercolour sketchbook if you have one? I don’t get to spend a lot on papers so that’s basically all I use!

[@starfire1003]

These came out great! Though you can def tell that you had more fun with the second portrait. I would love to see more common paper like Strathmore and canson

[@WhyIsAllTheRumGoneX]

As an art student I would very much appreciate you taking your time and really getting to know these paints because I'm ALWAYS on the look out for a cheap good quality medium. (And my fav is watercolor 🤷🏼‍♀️) I usually use mix media sketch books. Right now I have the XL Canson watercolor mini and the #denik (amazing movement for artist) watercolor sketch book

[@TaylorChaise]

LOVE IT

[@ecksdee5315]

Gosh I'm loving watching this series before I sleep cuz it's just so calming and inspiring watching you watercolor ❤️ And I'd love to see you use some Canson XL watercolor paper since that's what I always use and many other people that are still early still early on in the watercolor learning process, so it'd be nice to see of these paints would be a hinder or good experience with this paper

[@CaCtus362]

Ah i will soon be in need of new paints! Maybe those student grade could be my choice if you approve them lol I usually use the Canson XL watercolor paper or Strathmore series 400 watercolor paper!

[@MissMariana10]

Hey Tori! I absolutely love your videos, so I was wondering if you could try some paints on non-cotton paper? Cotton paper is super expensive where I live so it'd be super cool to watch something closer to what I use!

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

Mari F. May I ask how much the Paul Rubens watercolor sketchbook is in your area? I’m finding it on AliExpress for $11 to $15 usd

[@MissMariana10]

@@VictoriaGedvillas thanks for replying! I only found the paul rubens on aliexpress for around 120 BRL (exchange rates are insane rn so that runs at about 26 USD I think?) I mostly use acid-free cellulose paper since art supplies here in Brazil aren't super affordable :/

[@maryphoenix5414]

I have been waiting

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

I hope it was worth the wait! Thank you for watching!

[@allisond7552]

@@VictoriaGedvillas it was :D this is the only channel i really keep up with daily

[@user-ex4le2qe4t]

oooo I'm early again!! I haven't finished watching it yet, but I know I'll enjoy it!

[@seventeenolives6682]

i do a lot of painting in the canson xl mixed media sketchbook!

[@allisond7552]

If you want to find a paper that isn’t amazing but is okay i think arteza expert watercolor paper (premium absolutely SUCKS) it is 100 percent cotton but I would definitely pick bee paper or arches over that

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

I completely agree with the premium version being complete junk. I have the expert pad version somewhere.... but not in a sketchbook for this series D: I'm hoping to get my hands on the bee paper art journal? the black cover?

[@allisond7552]

Oh yeah! I know that one, I haven’t tried it though. Sucks bc the first watercolor paper I got was the premium and I bought 2 pads of 32 sheets (it was on sale though so I didn’t waste as much as I could’ve) learned my lesson. I just got bee paper yesterday and don’t regret it at all!

[@katelynzheng301]

Love this! :))) ❤️

[@FranciscaPires]

I really like the fabriano student grade watercolor paper for studies so it could be a nice option? ❤️

[@bhunyee]

could you try using pr student grade on bee paper?

[@shmorlearts]

❤❤

[@shmorlearts]

First again❤

[@Jayariee]

Please post a real-time portrait . I realized i was always overestimating the ease of portraits because time-lapses and cuts. I really want to learn

[@lpsmaker11]

Canson XL is the one i always have since 100% cotton paper is prettu expensive for my budget :((

[@EzmeCM98]

How do you get your brush strokes/lines so precise? Even with the smaller thinnest brush I own it is so hard to get my brush strokes exact especially when I am trying to color an area that is in contact with another color.

[@abigailreese3179]

I would love to see the Paul rubens watercolors in the s&b beta sketchbook, that paper gives me so much trouble with layering :( What colors are in your main palette?

[@ericpena2312]

I feel so spoiled with all of these incredible swatches and beautiful art (;o;) ♡♡♡

[@askialuna7717]

I think that watercolors should be tried out on different paper to find out how the color reacts to it. As others have already said, beginners use cheaper papers because all materials have to be accommodated in a smaller budget. It may be that Canson paper is cheap in the USA, I haven't seen any cheap Canson paper here in my regular art shop, it is more in the middle price range here.

[@cathyferguson570]

I need a "love" button.

[@michaelhaire7319]

Hey Victoria, I was wondering if you could make a video or instagram post about how you scan in your paintings for prints. How to you remove the cold press texture?

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

I have a video somewhere on my Juicy Ink channel, one about editing tips. Another going through my entire set up, I believe it was a vlogmas episode. Hope this helps!

[@elyselody7033]

I feel like I can see more vibrancy in your Daniel Smith painting in comparison to the Paul Ruben's, but can't tell if it could be because of the shorter time limit you gave yourself! I was totally doing life drawing homework while watching your video. Classes for college are all online now and it has been hard to adjust, but watching you, Arleesha from Arleebean, and Dr. Oto Kano has helped motivate me to positively make a small studio space in my bedroom without losing that excitement in creating. Thank you for the knowledge and inspiration in this time!

[@isjeffcartersulking]

Does anyone know the brand & color paint in the daniel smith/m graham palette, of the light blue at the top right (one down from very top right)? I've been looking for that very color, I can't tell if it's daniel smith lavender? Thank you!! (timestamp i'm looking at is 11:34 )

[@sammusenpai4524]

Shayna S I think it might be Holbein lavender, I could be wrong. But I know she talks about the colors that are in this palette on her old channel. It was during her vlogmas series, I wanna say nearing the end of that month she paints a rooster I think. I do recommend going to that video to double check for the color though Incase I’m wrong.

[@isjeffcartersulking]

@@sammusenpai4524 Thank you so much!!

[@Drpepperlover4evera]

I wants 😍😍😍😍😍

[@chanellacreadora]

Question. I used to be a part of your discord server. But it wasn’t the patron one. It was a regular place for all fo us to connect. It’s disappeared from my list of servers. Is it gone?

[@nonsketch9628]

IDK if they're both labeled as just PV19, but the student grade is so bluish it almost looks like PR122

[@sugorine]

I love how your style changed over the years. I love how loose but deliberate it is. How about trying these paints on a regular moleskine sketchbook paper? Not the watercolour one, just plain? I’d love to use the watercolour journal but I feel like I’d be too intimidated to use "good" paper for my paintings so I shy away back to my regular moleskine. Sending lots of hugs x

[@RadishTheFool]

Wow, you post these videos faster than I can watch them! I'm considering buying a Strathmore mixed media sketchbook once I run out of watercolour sketchbooks, as I've heard good things about it from different people. Maybe that would be an interesting paper to try out?

[@lilyalberta4255]

Ive been using is sheet if watercolour paper lately. I would recommend used a hot press or rough texture watercolour paper. But if you don't own any, try Strathmore 400 series watercolour paper. In my community it the best professional paper for a cheap price.

[@katrynarobinson8792]

Thank you for painting some women of color! Not a lot of KZbin watercolorists do!

[@Wuzeio]

Will u ever make vids on gouache? :0

[@VictoriaGedvillas]

If you're looking for helpful tips on gouache, I am not your gal! Sorry!!! At some point during the series I would like to crack open some gouache :3

[@Foolish_huan]

Love your videos ! Just curious what pencils do you use for sketching ?

[@cupcake32009]

Could you do it on canson mixed media? Considering its pretty cheap and so are the Paul Ruben student grade paints.

[@valasafantastic1055]

Fun video. I was painting a Sexy Goblin that was a persons character from an online Dnd stream. Fun series.

[@anselmodominguez2560]

I wish you paint in a 100percent cellulose watercolor paper

[@cebollaking2928]

Dijó hago o estoy loco?

[@allisond7552]

no comprendo

[@AmyEarls7683]

I think that for student grade paints they seem to perform pretty well. All of the things you mentioned are to be expected of student grade paint. Comparing them to Daniel Smith really isn't fair lol.

[@theresadiep4563]

$2 Kmart Sketchbook paper or $5 Kmart watercolour paper

[@allisond7552]

i didnt know that they had watercolor paper :o

[@theresadiep4563]

This is in Australia btw

[@allisond7552]

@@theresadiep4563 im american hows it going down south

[@theresadiep4563]

a d great the bushfires stopped

[@larrymarshall9454]

It seems that you're getting some pushback on your audacity to speak the truth (grin). Please...continue speaking the truth about cheap materials, particularly cheap paper.