Watercolor With Me In the Forest by Dana Fox | Daniel Smith and Arteza Watercolor Pencils

Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a demo of how I'm using the Watercolor With Me In The Forest book by Dana Fox. I'm sharing how I use it to paint with Daniel Smith watercolors as well as Arteza watercolor pencils, and some extra artwork of my own. **Links and coupon codes in the description box** Thanks for watching!!
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Daniel Smith Extra Fine Essentials Introductory Watercolor 6 Tube set 5ml
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Watercolor With Me in the Forest Book by Dana Fox
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Cricut BrightPad
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Cordless BrightPad Go
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*Please note:
After using better pencils I much prefer the Faber Castell Albrect Durer pencils
Arteza "Expert" Colored Pencils - Set of 72
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Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal
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Tim Holtz Small Talk/Snarky Spiral Bound Sticker 2 Book Bundle
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Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad, 9"X12"
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DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors Tube 5ml Burnt Sienna
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DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors Tube 5ml Burnt Umber
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Canson Artist Series Watercolor Pad, 5.5" x 8.5" Side Wire
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[@snuuby5468]

As a perfectionist, I can identify with you wholehearted. I recently started to do self-talk whenever I am getting to upset with myself and say "you are getting to perfect it is only paper".

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, that's nice to hear. I have a much harder time with it when I'm filming, lol. But, I'm trying to get better too. You are so right, it's only paper!

[@thewonderforest]

Thanks so much for sharing my book! I’m so happy you like it and your foxes turned out so nicely :)

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Wonder Forest My pleasure, I really love your book! Thank you so much for stopping by my channel! I hope you make a new book for spring and summer 🤗

[@aiken314]

Thank you! I just got a light pad, and I have the watercolor pencils. I wasn't sure what to do with either, but thanks to you, I do now. I stumbled on this and after watching, decided to subscribe. Much thanks!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

You are so welcome, so glad I could help!! Thanks so much for subscribing. I hope you find more inspiration on my channel. I'm happy to help if you have any questions...just leave a new comment, so I see your question.

[@annjohnson330]

Wow, you are so creative and I wish I had half your talent! I love how you keep growing and bringing us along for the ride. I’d love to see more of your drawing and painting. TFS

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Ann Johnson Aw, Thanks! You are so kind to me! Thanks for all of the requests, I’ll try to share more soon! 💕

[@loveandlife4222]

I think I was destined to find your channel tonight. It’s so funny because I decided I wanted to prepare today to do some painting tomorrow. I pulled out a few of my books for inspiration. Then I chose my two favorites to work out of and they are both the same books you showed. 😄 I decided I wanted to try out two different watercolor papers to see how my paint reacts on each. I’m trying arches cold press and bee watercolor paper - also cold press. Then I got my light out and traced the patterns from the book. I chose the fox and the picture on the front of the book. I will be using Daniel Smith and Schmincke paints. As I watched your video I just had to smile at all the similarities! I guess great minds think alike. 😂 The one thing I did wish I’d done from your suggestions is to trace my subjects with watercolor pencils. I always forget to do that and use a pencil and then erase most of it with my kneaders eraser. Your paintings turned out great! Thank you.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much!! I'm so happy you enjoyed, and it's great to know others who enjoy the same things! Aches and Bee paper are my most used watercolor paper, as well. ;) I often test them like that too, and I seem to get different results using different brands/mediums. Schmincke and Daniel Smith are my top two watercolors, so great minds think a like, for sure!! Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I want to use water color in my coloring books…..a little different from what you are doing but….I find it very interesting. Your voice is calming and when we are somewhat stressed wanting to do so well….a calming voice is a big plus. Love what you did with the fox….I am bot very accomplished yet but…..trying. I too am a bit of a perfectionist and hard on myself…..If the page does not turn out as expected….it often head to the trash HA! As for the sarcasm….I too am like that so I feel very comfortable with you. You have a new subscriber.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much, Mickey! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video and I hope it inspired you to keep at it! Don't trash it if it's on good paper, you can reuse that later. So nice to have you here, I hope I have time to make more videos like this soon. ;)

[@cristinalattuada5322]

Beautiful 😍

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! 😊

[@margarethdemery488]

I just got D Fox’s book.... traces all the drawings as well and will put them in a “Journal “ first... will also paint directly on the pages on the book 💕. Thanks Stephanie for the tutorial ... have a super weekend 2-16-19 👍

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Isn't it awesome! Yes, I'm doing the same. I really love it, now I can just play with paint instead of worrying about what to draw first, etc. You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ConnieInman1954]

Stephanie what an amazing job you did on this fox I am so glad you are enjoying your artistic abilities. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hugs Connie

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Connie Inman Thanks so much, Connie! I am loving trying out all the art supplies, it keeps me from getting bored 🤣 Thanks for watching, I will have cards to share soon! Hugs

[@soniaesparza970]

Very nice tutorial!! 😊it was very relaxing to watch u color, beautiful 🦊 thank you Stephanie!!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Sonia! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I was a bit nervous sharing. Lol. 💕

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for this video! I struggle with a lot of the same things that you do and its frustrating because art is supposed to be relaxing and once I figure out my colors etc. Etc. It is but thwn I stuggle with perfectionism then Im stuck then get discouraged. I need to just keep going and be happy with what I make and learn from it. I think books and coloring books where they provide sketches and aome directions help me so much to just begin without little to no thoughts then ita much more relaxing. I have recently picked up this watercolor coloring book and I havent started yet bc of my same ol reasons. I need to just get it started! Thanks for this video.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

You are so welcome! Best of luck just enjoying your creations!

[@judys4977]

You did a great job, you are very creative Stephanie!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much, Judy! 💕

[@Robin-sv7mr]

I just watched this video on Sept 01st 2020. Thank you sooo much for creating it and posting it. I actually have these watercolor pencils. Purchased them from Arteza a few months ago. I so wish to create watercolor art. Cannot seem to even remotely create something I like. Anyway I had my eye on this book and went ahead and bought it. Cannot wait to try it out “yet again “ lol

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Robin! You are so welcome. I still love this book, and I hope you enjoy it as well. I highly recommend tracing a few pages to practice on. For me, having a sheet to practice on makes it easier to enjoy creating rather than worrying I will mess it up. I think we are all hard on ourselves. I'm sure your artwork is beautiful, but I understand how you feel. Lol Just try to create for fun! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

[@angelasorenson999]

Stephanie I never thought about using art books as help for painting that book is seriously amazing ive never seen anything like it.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Angela! I really love it, it makes it so easy to just start painting! 💕

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Neat book , I’ll have to grab one , thanks for sharing Stephanie 🥰 !

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Tracy! I really love it, I hope you enjoy as well! 💕

[@kathrynsloan4694]

Stephanie, Your fox was Beautiful. You are good with Color. I have seen your Growth and it is wonderful. I love Arteza Watercolors. I have the Woodless Watercolors and they are fabulous. I will be purchasing the regular pencils soon., Thank You so much for a well done video. Steph, If I can take liberty to give you one word of advice, Make 2019 the year you become less critical of yourself and learn to love yourself. You are a beautiful, Young Woman and bring joy to so many. You are Enough, Steph.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Kathryn Sloan Thanks, Kathryn! I’m really loving all of the art supplies, it keeps me from getting bored. I’m glad you are enjoying the Arteza watercolors! Good to know, Arteza contacts me frequently to send more items and I’ve been at a loss as to more products I would actually use. I enjoyed the watercolor pencils more than I thought I would! I will also be doing a comparison between Prismacolor colored pencils and Arteza colored pencils. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! You are so sweet, I meant I am hard on myself creatively with my drawing and cardmaking etc. I hope you are enjoying the holidays with your family! Hugs

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks for the tip about the Woodless Watercolors, Kathryn! I took your recommendation and tried them, and I like them too!

[@cathyb2281]

Great job I need to buy that book and give it a go tfs

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much, Cathy! I really love the book! 💕

[@maheshk6528]

Lovely 😍

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Mahesh!

[@kerryhall5621]

Hi Stephanie l would love for you to do one of Dana's pics from her book in Real Time as l'm very new to Watercolor and l'm struggling alot Cheers Kerry and G'Day from Australia 😊☺️

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Kerry! That's a great idea for an upcoming video! Since you are from Australia, here is my biggest tip for you. Some brands of watercolors are much more expensive for you. When I was new to watercolors, I worried way too much about which brand was the besy. Don't feel you need to use the brands being showed in anyone's videos. All brands are very similar, and you can use almost any brand to create beautiful artwork! I will try to mention this in a future video. ;)

[@kerryhall5621]

Mmmmmm Thank You but l've spent alot of money on Watercolour Products l have Winsor Newton Cotman 45 pan l have Daniel Smith 51 pans Altenew 24 pans Paul Reubens 48 pans Phoenix 48 pans Mungyo 48 pans Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 pans and l've just ordered another one but l can't think of the name plus Brushes and Watercolour paper as it's something l really want to learn but my struggle is water to paint ratio and being perfect which is something l need to let go of Cheers Kerry 😘

[@kerryhall5621]

Hey l've just brought Smincke and it was the most expensive over here x

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Haha, you will fit right in here then. ;D I love trying all the brands, and all of the colors too. I just never want anyone to feel they have to buy all of the things. ;) Water to paint ratio is just about practice and then letting go and having fun, as you have figured out.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Ah, yes I'm sure it was expensive! I hope you love your Schmicnke paints, as much as I do! ;)

[@ColoringKaria]

I love this book! your pages look better than mine though!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much, Karia! I really love the book, too! So easy just to jump right in and play! Ha, I highly doubt that! Thanks so much for stopping by my channel and commenting. I love many of your videos too, and I need to comment more. 💕

[@irene1234]

Great video presentation and artwork! I am very much how you describe yourself, you are not alone. I'm often frozen by perfectionism and very hard on myself and it stops me from starting a lot of things, esp. art related. I hate wasted effort but I'm learning from other artists to try and have a better attitude, and that failures/mistakes are all teaching points I can learn from. Really hard to do, especially when you have other struggles in your life, a messed up piece can add to your irritation bc you just want something to work out ok.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Irene! Thank you, that's nice to hear. Yes, I haven't painted another piece since a fox a painted over a year ago...for the same reason. I play in my sketch books, and hope to have enough time to paint the perfect piece later. Lol Thanks so much for your sweet comment, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one.

[@mimistrzelewicz9246]

Thank you.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!

[@bostonblackie9503]

Thanks for the video, I have Watercolour Pencils but have never used them. I was wondering if these books were suitable for such pencils.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching. I have been meaning to try it out, but haven't got around to it yet. I will try it out sometime this week and get back to you. :)

[@bostonblackie9503]

@@TheGypsyChic1 Well it showen in your video you colouring a tracing, and using watercolour pencils. Looks good! I was hoping this book would give a bit of courage as well as a bit of knowledge. I am assuming you are following the instructions in the book. I also have a 12 tin of Inktense never used and from what I know they are applied in the same manner.

[@SheenaBrown444]

How did you like the arteza notebook for watercoloring?

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Tasheena Brown It is pretty good, but I like the Canson Montval watercolor notebook better. But, you get twice the paper for the same price with the Arteza. So I will keep using both 🤗

[@SheenaBrown444]

Stephanie Davis nice 👍🏼 thanks for letting me know!! 😊

[@mimistrzelewicz9246]

I love this book. May I ask what kind of brush you used? Awesome job!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks Mimi! I used the Silver Black Velvet Brush in size 8 then switched to the size 6.

[@cynthiaemerick9517]

Great video.Love your watercolor palette.Where can I get one?

[@annjohnson73]

Cynthia Emerick Thanks!! So sorry I missed your post. I got it on Amazon, look up meeden ceramic palette and you should find it. 💗

[@TheGypsyChic1]

[@PinkZebraTheUnicornCrafter]

hey hun new friend here i really like your channel hit your bell and red button i will keep in touch . i also have a channel i think you'll enjoy xoxo

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!