Watercolor Art Travel Kit & Sketchbook Tour

Today I’m sharing the watercolor art travel kit and sketchbook that I took to France for 14 days. Thank you for joining me. Enjoy!
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[@denisespillane9242]

I loved your “tour”. So much passion and you got the essence of it all. I also love how you simplified. I always add too much detail. Thank you

[@kellyhoernig]

Details are a struggle for sure. As I paint with watercolor I'm always telling myself loose and simple, loose and simple. It helps a lot.

[@susosu6070]

Thank you for sharing. 😊 Your painting reminds me of my first person that inspired me to start painting. Her paintings were not perfect at all. 😂 It failed of details and ratios. But it’s full of life and her impression from her trip. It’s really touched my heart. And I started painting afterwards. 😊 I learn that Art is something that is not perfect but it’s full of unspeakable happiness memories. Thank you for your beautiful memories. 😊

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes to art being imperfect but recording memories of the moments you treasure! Glad you found it inspiring.

[@whippetwonderland3]

I love your sweet bag, that on its own would encourage me to use my art supplies. I find your sketches encouraging, they certainly give a flavour of what you experienced in France. I’m Not up to your standard but it shows you don’t need to go mad with colour.

[@kellyhoernig]

The bag is so cute, I love carrying it but it was the portability that make it perfect. Just doing it was so satisfying and I hope you put one together and get out there painting if even in your own yard. Thanks for watching!

[@MademoiselleRose40]

I loved this video. A beautiful book to remember your experiences. I too found France to be amazing. Every place you go to has a "feel" to it and Paris felt like magic to me. I fell in love instantly. It would be awesome if you showed us sometime how you did your stabilo drawings, they are simple, but really beautiful, it gives an amazing effect.

[@kellyhoernig]

I will definitely try to get a stabilo drawing in the line up, thank you for wanting to see it and suggesting it.

[@lucillevalentino4605]

Love that bag.

[@kellyhoernig]

it is pretty darn cute and I love carrying it around with all of my art supplies. Thanks!

[@ImaMes888]

Great video. So many good ideas! What a lovely way to remember your trip - through your artwork. I love that you didn’t feel like you had to draw/paint the whole building, etc., but rather captured the details that were meaningful to you that would remind you of the places you visited. Your loose, sketchy style is absolutely beautiful.

[@kellyhoernig]

I'm so happy that this video inspired you and thank you for liking my sketchy style!

[@michaelag736]

Beautiful video, delightful artwork! I especially liked the color & gentle tones of the compositions ❤😊

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am getting a little bolder in my watercolors but really do love those soft, muted tones.

[@stevesidare2493]

Nice work! Thanks for the story.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and glad you liked my first travel journal.

[@RaspberryColors]

Lovely travel art kit, love the bag!

[@kellyhoernig]

It is so charming, right? Glad you found this video useful, thanks for watching!

[@Purpleladybirdart]

A lovely video, I am just starting my sketchbook journey and have put together a plein air kit. Thank you for the inspiration. 💜🙏

[@kellyhoernig]

Wow, that is so exciting to hear! Have fun painting while you are out and about. Thanks for watching.

[@awatercolourist]

I love your use of colour and how you sketch. Thank you for sharing 😊.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much for your nice comments, I really appreciate that!

[@awatercolourist]

@@kellyhoernig My pleasure!

[@ChristieP-hb6hd]

your enthusiasm is wonderful! i'm going to Scotland next week with my first travel sketching/watercolor kit and your video is inspiring - thank you for posting

[@kellyhoernig]

Thanks so much Christie and enjoy Scotland. Think about all the greenery, castles and water/skies for your palette. You are going to have an amazing time with your sketchbook. Enjoy every single minute!

[@TeresaCashArt]

It's always good to learn from you. Thanks!

[@kellyhoernig]

Glad I could share and thank you for watching!

[@laurahale5774]

What a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing your art and memories with us.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for enjoying it so!

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Amazing. Your experience of focusing on the art of it all is fascinating. How did you not get sidetracked from people watching….What discipline you have. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring way of thinking.

[@kellyhoernig]

I am not a people watcher at all. The architecture has always interested me so that is what I usually look at first. Isn't funny how different we all are in regards to what catches our eye.

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

So true. I’m like a bird on a branch watching everyone as they walk by. If it’s moving I’m watching. But I am trying to get more focused on art because it mentally helps me and it’s something I’ve always been interested in since childhood. a child.@@kellyhoernig

[@Angie-pl3uw]

What you did is amazing! You captured that beautiful city in your very own way thank you.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are very welcome and I loved taking my sketchbook into the beautiful city of Paris!

[@MultiPassionateCreator]

How exciting! Love you sketchbook ❤ your work is so free and flowing.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you, it is a pretty special one to me for sure! Hope it inspires you to pull one off the shelf and start creating.

[@user-fp4rk2bj8r]

What a lovely souvenir of France your sketchbook is.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much for your comment, I appreciate your kindness!

[@Ca0309]

Perfect! Just perfect! Cheers from Brasil!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you and so glad you are inspired!

[@GM-yn9nc]

What a wonderful adventure ... 'off to France' you went and knew just what to do there! Your travel kit is perfectly suited for everyday carry as well. Love the sketchbook tour. Thanks for sharing ❤ I am a new subscriber.

[@kellyhoernig]

I did quite a bit of research before going just so I would have a nice little palette to carry with me while traveling. The colors are pretty standard and still make a great on-the-go palette. Thanks for your comments and subscribing!

[@haejinchung8105]

This is gorgeous~ what a lovely way to remember your trip to France ❤

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much. Although it is small in size, it is mighty in memories!

[@gabyren4892]

Wunderschön! Danke!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much! Hope it has inspired you to pack a travel bag that is ready to go at a moments notice.

[@ImeldaFagin]

Your sketchbook is so lovely. I can see your passion in those pages. And you’ve inspired me to pare down my travel art supplies!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and I'm thrilled you were inspired!

[@nancistone9530]

Thanks for sharing the details and sketches of your trip to France. Well done, Kelly. Every piece will bring back strong and wonderful memories. So inspirational.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and I hope it inspires you to create a to-go sketchbook for yourself!

[@maureencepiel959]

I did not know that you could paint watercolor over acrylics. Will definitely practice this technique. Thank you!

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes you can, just make sure that the acrylic layer is lighter in value so the watercolor layers will show.

[@maureencepiel959]

@@kellyhoernig How do you use the "water brushes " ? A friend gave me 3, and I'm not sure what application they're good for.

[@kellyhoernig]

@@maureencepiel959 since they are filled with water, there is no need to take any with you when out and about. Just squeeze the tube and out comes the water making it really easy to apply color. Take some kind of paper towel or cotton material to clean off the tips if you are worried about color contamination. Hope that helps!

[@maureencepiel959]

@@kellyhoernig I find I can't control the water...better to use as washes or to use on watercolor pencils?

[@robertadrsvensson]

So lovely and inspiring! It really shows that you passionate about travel sketchbooking,

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much. Hope you've created a little go bag for just heading anywhere at all. It works the same and captures memories where ever you go which is what I really treasure!

[@mgeiser6951]

Hi Kelly - lovely video, you’ve created some beautiful memories in your sketchbook! Greetings from the UK p.s. please be very careful what you show to camera avoid showing ANY personal info and stay safe!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and great reminder!

[@eprohoda]

Kelly~ awesome masterpiece, 👍

[@kellyhoernig]

I wouldn't go that far but it is a very proud moment for me. Thank you for watching!

[@patriciaosuch]

Good art work, I’m nervous to go because I’m not very good, takes me awhile to sketch it out

[@kellyhoernig]

It takes me a while to sketch also but the more you do it, the easier it gets. Try sketching something around the house everyday to get you use to looking at how to break things down with shapes. You will be amazed how quickly you start to see progress.

[@a_lex801]

you have quite a unique art style, and i really appreciate that

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for your wonderful comment, it has made my day!

[@jessicabailey6897]

❤

[@kellyhoernig]

Thanks for watching!

[@Priyanka-chendekaar]

I learned a lot from you video ❤ thanks

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you and hope it inspired you to create a travel kit to take anywhere!

[@mentalmadness5402]

Have you considered using swedish dishcloths as a replacement for paper towels? They work really great for water color!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you, I will look into that!

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

You did an amazing job. I want to sketch so badly, but I have a real problem with perspective. I'm impressed with your work.

[@kellyhoernig]

Perspective is a tough one but practicing and sketching more will let you see where you are going astray. Keep sketching it will help, I promise!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Very nice

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for watching Phillip.

[@ojluna]

I just found you and am thoroughly enjoying your down to earth way about you ❤

[@kellyhoernig]

Welcome to my channel and I'm thrilled you were inspired!

[@ojluna]

I am. I only started a few months ago. Always loves art. Never understood watercolor paint before. Discovered it is just right for me. I finally got to a point where I realized I want to delve deeper into the abyss of watercolor paints and 100% cotton paper and have ordered some. Trying to wait patiently because things don’t arrive for another week or longer so I can experience the other side of watercolor painting. I am very interested in your quails and feathers class so I hope to take that next step soon!

[@ojluna]

May I ask you what high quality brushes you recommend? Please and thank you.

[@kellyhoernig]

@@ojluna I recommend the DaVinci brush in the video description box. But also like the Princeton Neptune or Princeton Aqua Elite watercolor brushes.

[@kellyhoernig]

@@ojluna waiting for supplies is no fun because we want them now, right? Hopefully just a little while longer before you can delve into watercolor bliss. Thank you for your comments and Quail Eggs & Feathers will be waiting for you.

[@IamGadgetcom]

Thank you for the prompt reply. It did not look like 3.5 x 3.5 That would be a square and It did not look square. It looked larger. Was a single sheet of paper folded in 1/2 used? I liked the way it looked and would like to duplicate it. Thanks again

[@kellyhoernig]

The journal was custom made for my travel bag. I went and measured and it is 4.5" wide x 6" tall (each page). Have fun creating a journal for yourself!

[@nancythue5525]

I am interested in the backgrounds for your sketches. You say you used watered down acrylics as a background wash. I notice your artwork coordinates with colors as the background washes, did you prepare the entire sketchbook with these washes before you left on your trip? Doesn't the use of acrylic on watercolor paper seal the surface and make it hard for the watercolor to absorb into the paper?

[@kellyhoernig]

I did all the backgrounds first as a way to get over the blank page. When I found something I wanted to paint, I searched the journal for what I thought would coordinate (this was a really exciting part of the process for me). I used DecoArt acrylics which have a really matte surface and the watercolor went right over it without issues.

[@IamGadgetcom]

Thank you for a very enjoyable video. Can you tell me the size of the page in the sketch book? Thank you

[@kellyhoernig]

I believe the pages are 3.5"x3.5" in this particular sketchbook. Thanks for watching!

[@thepedanticplanner]

Lovely artwork. I'm heading to Paris next month. (Just to help, please edit out your private info. It's legible.)

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you and enjoy Paris, it is so lovely any time of the year!

[@josettacastner4698]

You do beautiful work stop knocking yourself. 😢

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for that reminder! We are our worst critics, always.

[@lisamariechase4756]

❤

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you!