Coloring has really saved my life. My youngest Son bought me my first color book after my oldest Son passed away suddenly. He was fine one minute and gone the next. I was left with a devastated heart and mind along with PTSD and anxiety. Coloring calms me when nothing else does. I wish I could paint, but I can't, so I will use the methods you showed in my thicker paged books. Thank You for adding positivity in my journey.

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great

@marinaliggett4405

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this is helping you! My brother just passed away suddenly and I have begun coloring to help with my anxiety as well. It’s what brought me to this video! I hope you are doing well.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Yea I’m doing okay

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

If I may ask Where are you from from?

@farmingmama

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your loss. That was a sweet thing for your younger son to do. I hope you are doing well despite the heartache.

When I’m painting with a water brush away from home, I plan ahead and cut the top cuff off of a sport sock that has no mate and wear it on my non dominant wrist. This way I don’t need to carry a rag. I just wipe the excess off my brush and keep on painting 🧑‍🎨

@tinac3094

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip, thanks!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

I pre treat my coloring book pages when they are of a heavier paper with clear gesso. I use two layers and dry them with a hair dryer in between on back & front of the page. Then I place the book under heavier book over night to eliminate curling of paper. Then I'm all set to use watercolor. This works really well on the Basford books and other coloring books with heavier paper quality.

Haha, another convert to adult colouring books! Seriously, these books have really helped my brush technique, colour blending and stress levels. They reawakened my love of art and because of them, I started with watercolour again - first time for 40 years. I love your videos. Thanks for all the effort you put into them.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

In the middle of this virus pandemic. This has really helped me

I am super impressed by your technique in these books! I'm apart of a LOT of coloring groups on facebook and I can honestly say, the tiny amount of coloring you did would have stood out like a sore thumb (in the best way). I just ordered some gouache paints. Those are supposed to lay down a lot easier in coloring books (as you already would know, I'm sure). I can't wait to learn a few things from you!

I love water color, and I agree that these coloring books are a great way to practice different coloring techniques, and it's so fun, imo.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

👍

@shereentimmerman4164

7 жыл бұрын

Why spam his page, go elsewhere

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

I also* would like to know about prepping the various pages, particlarly in the Johanna Basford books (regular and artist’s edition), with clear gesso or watercolor ground. I really admire your ability to be positive about using watercolor pencils and watercolor in these books. It helps to make painting seem more accessible and enjoyable for those of us who struggle from a lack of art background/drawing skills. *ref. previous comment

thank you for showing different things to color

Your one of my favorite teachers on watercolor tech. and hints. Thank you.

You never fail to make me smile. Thank you ..... I am also enjoying learning about watercolors.

I use water soluble pencils and then go over with brush and water in my Secret Garden colouring book. It works great and never ruins or leaks through the paper! Great video! I enjoyed it very much.

@frihed

8 жыл бұрын

+frihed my secret garden book is of the same quality as the second to last book you showed. I don't have the one meant for wet medium.

@colourcrazy1100

8 жыл бұрын

+frihed Me too! I use the Faber WC pencils, how about you?

@marialauramalventano4014

5 жыл бұрын

Colour Crazy hi! Do Faber Castell WC pencils work well on Secret Garden book?

@bostonblackie9503

4 жыл бұрын

One has to remember when 'Secret Garden' came out is was for coloured pencil! People used so many different types of media I think the company was overwhelmed. Think of the changes, pictures now only on one side of paper, some books have a black backing to the pages and much thicker paper to support various media. Also companies that make all that different media must be so happy.

so glad you made this video!! I had been wondering the same thing. It totally makes sense to practice blending and shading in a coloring book like this. Can't wait to get started!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Keiry DePaolis 👍

This is one of the many reasons I love your channel! Coloring books aren’t on my want list, but some people love them. What an awesome way to introduce coloring book enthusiasts to the world & joy of watercolor! 👍

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anne how are you doing today?

I've always been fascinated (and intimidated) by watercolors. You've inspired me to go ahead and give it a try. Your work is beautiful, thanks for taking the time to share your talent.

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

What an awesome video! I've been wondering about just this thing! I actually have the Enchanted Forest book already, so I suspect you know what I'll be doing tomorrow ;)

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+K Werner Design Thanks so much. That means a lot coming from a KZread pro of your caliber! Have fun with the coloring!

@sallyyotz3995

8 жыл бұрын

+K Werner Design Hahaha...I was just thinking of posting this on FB and tagging you on this. I LOVE Steve!!!! Steve, thanks so much for this review!!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Sally Yotz You're quite welcome!

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Thanks Steve I just quickly spent about$100.00 in coloring books, I am anxious to try it out!

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Thank you very much for this video! I really want to pick up watercolour painting again and in colouring books as well, especially using that aquabrush watercolour paintbrush! They look very useful and convenient to get fine details!

Thank you immensely for putting this video together! I've recently gotten some watercolors and am looking forward to trying some of these tips in my own books!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

thank you for this, I love the watercolor medium in my colour books. Watercolour pans as opposed to the pencils. very helpful. Really love your videos

This is amazing! Going to get art supplies now!

Really nice, thank you for the demo. I want to try this using the water brush.

I searched and bought the "artist edition" Secret Garden colouring book and two types of the refillable water brushes. You've inspired me to try out water colour. I really enjoy your videos, your a talented artist.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@trekcer

4 жыл бұрын

I just did the same!!

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to do that

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing karen

Didn't know such a thing existed.Even though I don't have the time to do it myself,it makes me happy to know it's there.

Thank you for the info. It's great as always.

Love love love your videos. I normally do colored pencil, but now I'm looking forward to trying your water color techniques.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Mona Moon 👍

Johanna Basford has a KZread channel as well and is very informative.

Really fun tutorial, I especially related to your comment about how addictive adult coloring is in the best possible way.

Thanks a bunch for the info - love your videos!

Love that scripture!

I love that you made this video-- I've literally sat with these books in my hands in the store and wondered if I could watercolor in them. It was fun to get some ideas on how to do that and rest assured that it wouldn't completely fall apart.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

This is a lovely video - thank you!

so awesome... I gonna try with my watercolor pencils in the Enchanted Forest book .... great idea

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Marisabel Boscan You'll love it. Makes for rich saturated colors using that method.

You always make me smile! Thanks for keeping things simple, fun and relaxing!😊💗👍🏼

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Beautiful color blending on all of them.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Patton Kirkpatrick 👍

cant wait to get started

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

👍

Thank you for this video! I didn't even know there was a artist version of Secret Garden! I learned a lot. I am going to order that watercolor pen now!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Tina R Its an amazing book!

What a great video! I just discovered the digital coloring books but I love this idea!! Thank you for the great review and tips for watercoloring! Look forward to more!

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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Enjoyed this video as a student I'm in my second year into learning watercolor thru you and many other artist ...I'm excited to learn that theres a watercolor preprinted WC book it's going to supply helpme with growing my shading and tonal value techniques and such, sometimes I need help upgrading my tonal values and shading and I think this is a great way to learn and to practice on..thanks I saw your video review by a coloring ytube who suggested looking at your video and even tho I'd been watching you for a over a year I knew exactly who she was talking about I'm like what he has a review on watercoloring in books awesome, as I was just looking to expand my knowledge on a good watercolor practice book thank you....I'm hoping that barnes noble still has this book I can purchase...if not I guess amazon will be a look see.....

Thank you, I love your tutorials, hoping for more!

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

More coming soon!

I am really grateful you did a video like this. I am a beginner watercolour painter and I think this would be a good way for me to learn to use the medium and practice the techniques like you said. I will have to give these a try. Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Yes it can be. The papers in coloring books react differently and are a little less predictable than watercolor paper, but I do think it's a good way to practice.

I love your openness to try the coloring books. I do the Secret Garden and will do some practice on it now that you have inspired me to do so. Thank you for expanding the options to keep enjoying art without boundaries!

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

Ooooooo! I know what I want for Christmas!! I especially like to see how a pretty but otherwise boring line drawing magically transforms into something amazing with the blending and shading! Beautiful! Thanks for doing this.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Claire Bureau You're quite welcome!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Claire how are you doing?

I like this idea!

Your painting is awaking and thanks for sharing your advice and tips on these books. I got the animal kingdom book for Xmas and I cannot wait to try it out.

Fun!! Great Christmas presents for those who love to try painting in a very simple way. My daughter in law will be delighted! Thx!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Great Video! So fun and educating to watch.

Yay! Im a new subbie- Just jumped on the coloring book ride myself and not sure what to "color" with- which led me to your channel, So glad to see I can watercolor in them! cannot wait

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

👍

Definitely answered the question I had about what works for the various adult coloring books. I think I will try the water color pencils now having this new knowledge.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+ruevixen 👍

Great vid. I've been seeing these color books and love the illustrations in them. So detailed and gorgeous.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

They are fascinating aren't they?

Loved this have the books but never thought of water colors going t try this next love the verse at the end thank you God bless

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

Ok you'rethe best at explaining all about watercolor. I'm going to start. I have a couple Johanna Basford books.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

wonderful video! I have been in a coloring fest over this holiday and loving every minute of it. I would like to also suggest Peerless watercolors. I used them with my Enchanted Forest Postcards and they turned out very well. Thank you for helping my life to be more CREATIVE!! Happy Coloring all!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+RuthAnn R. Thanks!

I was just thinking - “maybe I could use a color book to practice my coloring skill…” and Voila!!! Thank you so much for sharing this timely review 😃

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

I got the Johanna Basford Secret Garden and the Pepin floral still life postcard coloring book. I find small postcard is easier for me to handle and am having fun coloring them. I have some color bleeding on the secret garden ones, not sure I use too much water during blending. Haven't tried the Pepin ones yet. They are so beautiful and I don't want to ruin them. So I have been practicing on the secret garden ones.

I'm here because I recently bought a book of colour-in postcards which I thought would be nice to watercolour and send to my friends. Thanks for this!!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how’s your day going?

This was an awesome demonstration! Thank you

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+debra accetta My pleasure!

love getting your thoughts on the coloring books.. I discovered that you could do the water colors in some of hte books as well.. Especially love those that have flowers.. Thanks for sharing...

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+suzy hayden 👍

Upon rediscovering my old watercolour materials stash, I've been experimenting with watercolour in colouring books. I have been using it on my Johanna Basford page a day calendar which is a sheet a day in a loose box. The paper is thin, but actually quite strong. It takes pencil, water markers and paint quite well. But it will buckle. I've also used it in a book with slightly stronger paper, but again a good bit of buckling going on. Sooooo, I iron them flat! And it works. I wait for the page to dry fully (I use an old travel hair drying on the low setting to help this process) and then I put the sheet face down on my ironing board, turn the steam setting off on the iron and set the iron to it's gentle setting and I iron it. Perfectly flat result to carry on with another layer. In books, I put a few sheets of paper down onto the board first, open the book out and lay the page onto it and put a sheet of paper over the back and again iron it. Only caveat is that if you have used coloured pencil on the back of a painted page you can't iron it. I was pretty amazed that this worked and allows me to use wet washes for backgrounds without destroying the paper.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

Great Idea! Just ordered the "Secret Garden" coloring book. Thank you for the video.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Rosalie Fink You'll love it. Thanks!

What a great vid! Often wondered how watercolor painting would go on these books, so now I know. Thanks, Steve.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching!

I like the colouring books very much, but I love that water brush! Holy cow! That would be great for sketching too! Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

They work quite well for both!

Thank you so much for the inspiration !

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

LOVE IT!!! THANK YOU 😄

Kerby Rosanes books have pretty decent paper. So do the Johanna Basford books. I usually make a copy of the page I’d like to use water-media on onto Neenah Card stock. Then, I pretreat the page using Satin Glaze Liquid. I brush a very light coat horizontally and let it dry. I then do the same thing vertically. As a precaution, I’d say it’s best to test your watercolor or marker in a small section in the back of the book. A lot of the illustrators now include “test pages” in their books. Or you can always just use a page that you don’t think you’re going to color as a test page.

I'm new to colouring books and have the new Joanna Basford World of Flower coloring book and was wondering how I was going to colour this. I am not a pencil crayon fan and LOVE Tombow markers but was trying them out and finding they did not blend very well on the paper used for the colouring book. MInd you I am also new to makers so I may be a schmuck and don't have the technique down pat. I tried using them as water colours ( putting some of the ink on a tile and picking up the colour off of that ) and VOILA!!! Shading and blending!!!! Your video was a lifesaver :) Ty so much for this. I wish I could use the markers straight on the paper though because the colour seems a lot more muted when using them with water.

That's awesome, Steve! Love your videos. I've seem many of these books in stores and have always wondered how to make the best use of them. You've saved me a good amount of money and time! Thanks, enjoyed it!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+NK MAGGARD 👍

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

I love this! I've never stopped coloring since I was a kid. It's new to so many people and I've joined so many coloring groups on facebook now. I am going to share this video with all my coloring friends and I hope it gets you tons more subscribers. Excellent video!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Susie LaLonde Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

Would love to see the finshed piece haha. I would also love to see a video of a lot of your work, maybe your favorite pieces over the years.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Sherri how are you doing?

Hi - This video is completely amazing. Thank you! I have been "tracing" the coloring book pages onto water color paper, then playing with the lines in different color of pens. Doodling at its finest!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Victoria Meyn 😄👍

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Lovely to see it all in practice - I have enchanted one too and have coloured a few (well I bought for my daughter but you know ... appropriated it) have tryed oil pencils and watercolour and normal but not full out watercolouring so thats next and have put my order in for my christmas present!!!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

👍

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing today hope you’re having a great day today?

I could watch you all day!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Marisa Vosloo 👍

What an informative and on target video! I have been waiting for this type of video. You are a joy!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Sheila Brifman Very kind thanks!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

Thank you

The adult coloring books are a great idea,with beautiful illustrations,thanks for the demo.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Maria Kellner You bet!

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today hope you’re having a great day today?

I was wondering about if I could use watercolor on my adult coloring books, and THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for posting this! I can now enjoy a relaxing coloring session during my break time.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Capucine N Yeah!

Awesome I just got an adult coloring book to travel with and watercolor pencils. Thanks for the review. 😊

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Shannon Sand You bet! 😊

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

Thank you so much for this!!!!! I have already began to experiment with Watercolors and watercolor pencils and didn't know an artist like you are was don't it too 😊

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Lesly Chamate 👍

the first time i heard about the adult coloring books, i immediately thought about using watercolor..... so far i have picked up a book and started, but this video really opened my eyes to the PAPER.....thanks for posting this!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

You bet! Have fun with it!

Love your commentary and good information in your search for using watercolors in coloring books. You made me smile with your last comments of "this all being an alien plot, to turn me into a pod-person...." Yep, you got it! So easy to loose your self inside this art form.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

Thank you for the coloring book review that is just for watercolor media. I'm visiting my sister soon for a week and wanted to bring something that would be fun for us to work on together. When my other sister arrives from CA it will be a watercolor party! And we should all be able to take something home with us when we're done. We'll be thinking of you Steve while sharing a good time.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Janet how are you doing?

Very helpful video. Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Linda Jones 👍

I love my colouring books and have used watercolours successfully in most of them. your right about The Enchanted Forest, the paints dont really like it but inks work really well! thanks for making this video and showing other artists the wonderful world of colouring books!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did notice that after priming the surface a bit with a sort of pre wash then color went down better. Sort of opened up the fibers I think. It's the plate finish that's the problem. WC pencils did fabulously.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

What a great idea!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Blank Page Creations 👍

Great video, thank you

Great information! Thanks!

I had wondered about the artist addition - looks good.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

It's amazing! 😊

@jospargo8417

8 жыл бұрын

I've been using inktense pencils and blocks in one of my books but have to work very dry because of the buckle.

Excellent idea. Thank you.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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I use watercolor with white goache on Strathmore Toned paper all the time. It's not the same as watercolor paper, but it still works really well.

love your videos dover publications has a catalog of coloring books and have a few books for specificly water color they are really cool

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Monica Osborn 👍

Johanna’s books are the best! I enjoy using Faber -Castell watercolor pencils and a Pentel aqua brush.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Linda how are you doing?

I have several (3+) books of varying quality. Almost looks like your stack. Yes, Joanna's are the best (and I think the first) out there. I've used so many types of mediums. Gel pens, inktense, watercolor pencils, and many types of markers. I think that alcohol markers are worse for wear than watercolors! They typically always bleed through. my preference has been water-based mediums..most fun! Great video! Thanks for getting it out there. I always get excited when I see your video in my email box! I know I'm always going to get something out of it. Lauri.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment!

@jamesroland5186

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

I bought the watercolor pen brushes and the enchanted forest for my daughter and she is excited to use them.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing today hope you’re having a great day today?

I sometimes use watercolor brush markers for my coloring...Tombows are my favorite but there are other good quality ones out there (Mars Graphic and Marvy +) Brush markers are super portable but you still have to be mindful of not saturating or over brushing the paper too much. I now check the weight of the paper carefully and am pretty picky. And I usually put most of them back on the shelf. One coloring book that I can highly recommend Georgie Woolridges' Mindful Coloring- Birds book. Heavier than typical and beautifully designed by the artist herself...she has a few others too for turtles, sea creatures and horses. And yes, you can learn an awful lot about shading and how colors work together and drawing repetitive shapes more easily while you're doing relaxing color work.

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello Loomis how are you doing?

thank you for the information i was looking for I'm new to this and looking for a easy way to get started and wasn't sure what to buy I'm stuck in a hospital bed and after 2 months I'm looking for a easy way to do art in bed to relax so you were a lot of help for a beginner who can't get out to get the correct information and not wanting to waste my money buying the wrong thing so I'm hoping my next 6 to 8 months of bed rest will be more enjoyable with your help and was also thankful for your video of how each different product works with excessive medical bills I'm glad to get started without wasting money i love your work and talent and plan to access your videos after i order my supplies next week for any questions hoping this will bring me much joy be blessed

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+cherrie hammonds Glad it was a help. Hopefully coloring will be a useful part of your healing process.

So cool!

Thank you.

omg! this is such a good video! I am currently 18 and have been researching for 5 months about what are the best coloring books out there, watercolors, brushes, and this video just helped me so much! thank you for this video! I learned a lot as a young artist! (:

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Shane Tumala 👍 You're quite welcome!

ty!

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I had prematurely jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon since I love to color and paint, but have (not yet, at least) any drawing skills. I bought several books online and was very disappointed in the paper quality. Though I'm not an artist, I have been paper crafting a few years and have learned to appreciate how paper quality can affect the results. I had no idea that Johanna Basford's books were available in Artist's Editions. I've already ordered one to practice watercolor skills and will probably give my other coloring books to my 11 year old niece.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Carol Melancon 👍

@jamesroland5186

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Carol how are you doing?