Watercolor Sketching Tutorial for beginners

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[@h.k.250]

I love sketchbooks or watercolour journals! I've done "Sketching for watercolour" course and now doing "Creative freedom in sketchbook". I like this video too. I love the colour of Rose matter! I should play around in journals, that way I can improve my painting skills. I like your way of teaching which is very effective as well as enjoyable.

[@lifeidesign]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@trishwoods]

Oh … and I really, really love these tutorials that are available for free on KZbin that I can share with those I know paint but may not be in a position yet to buy a class. I feel like it is a great intro to you and also such a wonderful addition for anyone like me that also has purchased so many of your amazing classes and want to do more outside the classes. Plus it is like a visit with you in your studio and I love that!! ♥️

[@wendyb7993]

Fabulous thanks

[@deborahdedrick8110]

I’ve listened to the podcast episodes for the second…..or maybe third time. I don’t have any ideas for episodes but love ideas on finding inspiration. I also really found the episode about just starting so beneficial. After taking the sketching class (which I loved!) I’ve started a mostly daily sketching practice. I had a hard time knowing what to do with a blank page and that class, and the daily practice is really helping. So maybe expanding on that previous episode? I loved all the episodes and found them really helpful so looking forward to more ❤️

[@lifeidesign]

Oh my gosh, so glad Deborah! I'm inspired now to record more. Enjoy exploring and experimenting! ❤

[@melaniemays4573]

Yes!! More please! Your teaching style is so relaxed and simple. I feel confident following your instruction

[@LittleJordanFarm]

👍 agree

[@lifeidesign]

Thank you so much Melanie!

[@user-mn8sh4cl2d]

Could you demo how you make your own watercolor sketchbooks?? I’d love to make my own. I use a lot of watercolor paper testing colors and combinations and drawings. Making my own would really make me feel independent! ❤

[@lifeidesign]

I teach a few different ways in my watercolor classes. Hopefully you can join a class one day!

[@lees6822]

I’m watching through KZbin and I want to learn as much and all that I can

[@lifeidesign]

KZbin is great for sound tips, but I hope you do invest in a class or a book to help you with foundational techniques and approaches too! Have fun exploring!

[@ruthfulton2079]

I love these tutorials they are so helpful for me as a beginner artist. Thku Nicki.

[@lifeidesign]

So glad Ruth!!

[@LisabethNeuman]

Love your handmade sketch book

[@lifeidesign]

Thank you!

[@CindyJ2175]

Love this! Please show more of these types of tutorials! It’s just what I need :)

[@lizhoffman9995]

Thanx 4 the info ; )

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Love your ideas...I just started watercolor first of yr. Thank you for your help ..blessings

[@lifeidesign]

Enjoy your practice!

[@mariannebjork2420]

Thank you Nicki. I really love these tutorials. I have started to schetch more before I paint. And I find that it gives me more confedence when I paint.

[@SKY-qf8qq]

Yes love the sketch book your style and personality. Do you have a video showing how you make your sketch book ?

[@lifeidesign]

Thank you! I do show a few different ones in a few of my classes. I'm also recording a new class where we use a hand made book for our watercolor practice!

[@unscribble7975]

Great video!!! Thank you! Your tutorials and courses have been a source of inspiration and guidance for me. As one of my favorite artists, you have had an incredible impact on my artistic growth. I can't wait for your next course!!!!❤

[@lifeidesign]

Thank you soooo much! ❤

[@JillRhoads]

What a great idea for making your own watercolor sketchbook! I would love to see how you make them!

[@lifeidesign]

I teach a few different types in my last few sketchbook classes!

[@mariannekeller7504]

Love this!! Thank you so much! Do you have a video on how you make your sketch books? Thank you!

[@lifeidesign]

Thank you Marianne, I teach a few variations throughout my Watercolors Made Simple class and sketchbook classes. I hope you join me in a class one day!

[@trishwoods]

I love each of the current Podcasts and can see going back to listen again and again and finding new gems. I will try to think of what suggestions for future episodes I may have. At the moment, I feel like with all your experience in life - whatever you decide to do a podcast on, I will appreciate and learn from. Thank you! Any suggestions on how to keep balance between art work and family life raising a family (I homeschool 3 still currently). Thanks :) (Maybe that could be one)💕🤗

[@catherinekrause8378]

Do you have a video on how you make your sketchbooks? Thanks. Great video.

[@lifeidesign]

Yes, I teach a few different ways in my sketchbook classes. www.lifeidesign.com for more info on classes!

[@claireh457]

Sunflowers!

[@rhondacarson3990]

Urban sketching..buildings and streets

[@rhondacarson3990]

Yes, can you show how to make your sketch books?

[@melissajay7596]

How long is the advanced class? How many hours?

[@janisharrismurray8508]

You said you make your own sketchbooks, how do you do that??

[@lauranewton1566]

Perspective when painting pets.