I found you first several years ago and recognized right away what a talented artist you are, something I will never be. Then after retiring took up an interest again, after finding your videos, a couple months ago I found Kristi's videos. Today I found this video, and try to imagine how thrilled I was to find my 2 favorite artists in the same video! Then I'm wondering why it didn't show up in my you tube que sooner. Was shocked to find out it was made 6 years ago, but so great full to find it!

I remembered an earlier video on coloring books. I’m still learning to use watercolors, and I’m making progress, but sometimes just coming up with ideas is a challenge. I think this is a wonderful idea! Of course, I want to draw my own artwork, but this is such a great way to practice.

I bet Kristy Rice is delighted with the video you made. It is a delightful celebration of her skilled and charming book, the hard work in making what is obviously a top quality product, and your charming painting. Thank you

Thank you, Steve, for doing this review. I have had my eye on this book series for a few years and think I will pick it up after seeing how highly you rated the images and the paper quality.

you're always so helpful Steve :D I'm always watching your techniques closely! I have so much practicing to do. I'll have to look into one of these coloring books soon! 💜

@LittleAmyHe

8 жыл бұрын

Oh hey! :D Awesome to see you love watercolor too!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+NerdECrafter 👍

I really appreciate your thoughts on this book from a watercolorist who knows paints and paper so well. Thank you, now I’m going to jump in and practice too!

Apart from not actually doing the initial drawing there appears to be plenty of lee-way for creative personal painting as well as building on water colour skills and techniques.... Thanks for the interview.

Wonderful thank you. I've been saying for some time that the one thing most likely to kill the re-discovery of colouring books would be the paper. Big kudos to both Kristy and the publishers who got on board with this. It's on my 'must have' list. A great book to practice some of the lessons you have shared with us.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Nice and informative interview Steve, plus it's a nice series of books that Kristy produced. We all love watercolor and I'm glad there is finally a great book for us!!! I like the idea of just painting without having to think about the subject, just pick up some colors and see what happens. A great tool. Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Julie Montoya exactly, thanks Julie!

I just found your chanel. Ive also been looking for a book that can take watercolor. I was given a Joanna Basford book 5 years ago and have been hooked since. Ive been using colored pencils (which i never used before) and live them, but ive always been a painter. Thankyou so much for tour chanel. You are i formative AND interesting😊

This was a wonderful way to introduce Kristy to your followers. I certainly will check her coloring books out as it is hard to find one with good water color paper. I love to do this between other water color projects, kind of empty my mind and it is so relaxing... You are still one of my favorite water color artists and hope to see more of your work soon! Thanks a bunch

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Very kind thanks.

Beautiful! This is inspiring me to try watercolor.

Ok thanks!!!!! I will try to be even more gentle. Thanks for getting back to me and doing it so quickly. I look forward to learning all you feel led to share.

Really enjoyed this video, Steve. I love how open you are to exploring things outside the "fine arts" area and sharing them with us. Your suggestion to use it as a way to practice techniques is a good one. Kristie's drawings are wonderfully whimsical and look like they would be fun to paint. Definitely going to check out her books and her sites. And thanks for not being an art snob!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that Kristine. I'll get some flack from some of those snobs too even though this only the 2nd video I've ever done on coloring books. And you're right Kristy's drawings are wonderful. They have a loose sketchy feel which makes me want to paint them that way.

I recently purchased this book so I am thrilled to see you featuring it. As a matter of fact, it is this book that spurred on my interest in learning more about watercolor and it led me to seek out your channel. I am not yet really happy with what I have been able to do with the book but I'll just keep watching your tutorials till I get it right. Thanks so much!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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My copy arrives today, and I can't wait. I've never done an adult coloring book, but I love the idea of using this to practice techniques and to warm up. Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Belmar you're gonna love it!

What a wonderful lesson. I always enjoy your mentoring and was delighted by your guest artist.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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Oh lord, there goes my wishlist again lol. These are gorgeous books. Thank you for bringing them to our attention.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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Never heard of these books! Great idea. I’ve been using Gesso to treat my pages before painting and it works pretty good.

I am so thankful that you put your supplies used in the description, because I want a good detail watercolor brush but don't know what to get. What do you recommend?

Thank you for this Steve. I have not been at all interested in colouring books but having seen this I think I could learn a lot from one of her books and will now get one. My thing is making cards but I struggle with watercolouring. Thank you again xx

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Gloria Charter 👍

Thank you very much for this video, I have not had a lot of luck with my other books, pages never dry flat. Thank you again😊

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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Woohoo, was hoping you'd mention this book! Btw, your voice and looks remind me so much of Rossi from Criminal Minds. Anyone else see it?

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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I am waiting for this book to arrive in the mail. Cant wait!!

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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saw the interview video and immediately bought one of the books. thanks!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I'm going to try this. This will be great for me to practice.

Thank goodness some parents encourage their children . I grew up thinking paper was too precious. This is not good. I love kristys coloring books and your channel. Please keep up the good work in helping us create.

Also I love your work and am inspiring to paint as good as you. Thanks for the great helps you give all of us minders

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome!

Awesome video Steve! I love my colouring books and i watercolour in a lot, very carefully! I would love to try one of these ones soon :-)

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Kerri Hickman 👍

I use this for dementia art therapy as well as color pencil coloring books!

Beautiful books!

YOU DO THE BEST VIDS, THANK YOU ! A GREAT HELP :)

Great video Steve! Gonna get two of those for my sisters.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Mity Mouse 👍

Greetings!!! I like those, I would love to give those books a try!!! Enjoy your books!!!

I agree with Ma Baker, would love to see some of your pages.....I loved what you did! The books look amazing...thanks for sharing!

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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Love her books

You are amazing and so inspiring!!!!!! 😊😊😊

Great review :-) I purchased two of this books just a few weeks a go, the Pattern one for a friend of mine, and the Woodland for my self. I'm new to, and are struggling a lot with watercolours and thought it could be great for exercise . IT IS :-) A great fun, and yes the paper works fine. By the way, I living in Italy and got it from Amazone.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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I love your cover photo on your youtube channel, I love it! Congrats.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

woohoo, that was so relaxing and entertaining! Looks like a wonderful book; now that you commented on the paper i feel even more convinced to purchase it. Thank you for doing another great video! Love your range of colourful mushrooms!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i like the coloring books, i dont draw very good, but i love to paint! great way to do a video! and that book - nice.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

+Tammy Wilson 👍

@nicsluckytw1

7 жыл бұрын

I like your sketches - do a coloring book with your pen sketches, ok? good, I'll be looking for it. :) come on, pretty please? LOL there is money in them there pen sketches :) Others are doing it,,, just sayin,,

Ok thanks Steve. I barely used any, but I did use a size 8 brush. I will keep at it, I just didn't want to miss my Amazon return date if you thought this one was defective. Blessings

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

As I mentioned in the video it does act a bit differently than many WC papers and takes some getting used to. For coloring books its about the best I've painted on. However, it still falls way short of high-grade artist paper like Arches.

Wow I need try this new watercolor

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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Beautiful

Great video.

It is helpful to watch you paint - would love to see the finished mushroom page. TFS!

I must own these! Thanks for sharing! Off to Amazon....

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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Hey Steve, I have a few questions for ya if you don't mind...the video is a little blurry to me so I'm not able to see any small detail. Can you tell me what you start the picture off using? I can't tell if it's a marker, a brush, a dip pen, ect, but it appears to have a brown handle/barrell. I'm curious to know what utensil it is though. Also, it appears that you have a pan pallet set to the right...can you also tell me what brand you're using? Even if it's just a self made pallet, I'd like to know which paint you're using. Lastly, which book from the Painterly set are you using in the video to paint the mushroom picture? I absolutely love mushrooms! Thanks a whole bunch Steve! Love your videos

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

Princeton Neptune #4 Quill - amzn.to/2dK78Ah DaVinci Cosmotop Spin #6 Round - amzn.to/2dMk2sK Mission Gold 24 Pan set - amzn.to/2eTbdyh Painterly Days Book Woodlands (featured) - amzn.to/28Ul33p

This video was awesome !!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+nancy marques thanks!

Hi Steve. I don't understand how I missed this video before. Anyway I've seen it now and I'll be sure to get this book as well. Actually, I logged in to mention the book I purchased today - Birdtopia by Daisy Fletcher -. This looks exciting and appears to depict real birds. For coloring of course. Paper seems as OK for watercolors as Johanna Basfords books, but I haven't tried it yet.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

I've seen it once or twice. Seems like a cool book.

Steve i love your video's so mutch, but do your recommend this book for a beginner. I have no experience with watercolor paint, but I really want to learn this. Is this book to diffucult for me?

@mindofwatercolor

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, its a very good way to get out paints and practice. Not really difficult since you just color however you want.

Interesting!

Love it!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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That was worth waiting a whole day for. The books look really wonderful, I think they will be well worth to give you a little more confident to keep painting. Will they be available in the U.K ? Thank you for your enthusiasm, it really keeps me painting and hopefully improving.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

They probably will, I don't know for sure. Another viewer said they were available in France. Thanks!

@bluestainedbrush

8 жыл бұрын

They've been available in the UK since they were available to pre-order - I think they released in January? They're on Amazon but they sell out a lot I think. On my wishlist!

@SwirlingSoul

8 жыл бұрын

The books are available at the bookdepository. They are 20% cheaper at the moment, and they send for free worldwide. www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=painterly+days&search=Find+book

Hmmmm, this book had a lot of mixed reviews on Amazon with regards to the paper (I don't own the book but I couldn't imagine it could hold "loads and loads" of water!) Nice painting btw!

@mindofwatercolor

5 жыл бұрын

Its not like high grade wc paper but fine for coloring.

UK Book Depository has them postage free which is very handy for Australians who pay a lot for postage. Great prices too. Great video.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

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How do I obtain the paper used 4 my own works?

Strange question, does anyone know where he got his paint bucket please? The green and orange one.

@mindofwatercolor

7 жыл бұрын

Its this one. amzn.to/2pWQr7j

Steve did you have a problem with barely trying to lift in this book and the paper coming up with it? I also tried some water and it spread out of the lines? The back of the paper buckled with little water? I just wondered if I got a bad one? I am asking you because you appear to be a believer, which makes me trust you more. Thanks

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

As you describe the problems, no, I didn't experience that, but sometimes it can be something simple that you may not be aware of. Its 90# paper so it will buckle a little. Mine flattened out pretty nicely after it dried but left a slight uneven surface. I would say thats normal. Sounds like the very common problem of using too much water. I know Kristy made it sound like that doesn't matter. Use as much water as you want, but in reality thats not true even with the very best paper available.

My son and I are just starting to play with watercolors after he showed an interest in arts last year, I saw these books and they look so fun but do you think if a young artist gets used to water painting in the lines that it will be hard to paint without using one of these books?

@mindofwatercolor

6 жыл бұрын

No, not at all. It hones a proficiency with handling the medium without first worrying about drawing.

Well, I'm sold lol. :)

Unrelated question, sorry. Which mic do you use to record KZread videos?

@mindofwatercolor

2 жыл бұрын

Rode Video Mic similar to this one. amzn.to/35MnpAA

That really showed your skills. Lovely, which paints did you use, pretty sure you demod them. Take care and as ever thanks

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Mijello Mission Gold Pan set I reviewed earlier this year. Lovely paints.

@capbin146

8 жыл бұрын

+The Mind of Watercolor that's it. Thanks for replying. Have a good weekend.

Thank you for posting this review! After watching it I ordered Flowers book right away. Painting the sketches allows me to spend more time thinking about the shading and shadows of each flower instead of thinking about the whole picture. Being new to watercolor, this book helps me understand the subtleties, or more appropriately, the mind of watercolor!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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hi! nice video. can you tell me please the brand of your watercolors?

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

In this book I'm using Mijello Mission Gold Pan colors. amzn.to/28SVcGg

Awesome!! I've been wishing for a book like this for ages, because most of the times I want to paint, I'm too lazy to choose a design or the drawing part takes too long. haha I just hope they come to Brazil, though. Importing stuff here has become a nightmare.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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@Nielly

8 жыл бұрын

It's available on Amazon BR! :D Shout out to my fellow Brazilian minders! It's R$77.24, free shipping. ;)

Very nice!

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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can you use watercolor pencils in these books?

@mindofwatercolor

Жыл бұрын

Sure can!

I follow Kristy on utube & she is fabulous. Also follow Steve on utube & he is fabulous teacher & artist. So awesome to see them together

This was so much fun to watch! I normally do digital artwork but I want to learn watercoloring so much. What type of watercolors would you recommend that would work well with this book for someone on a budget? I don't want to go too cheap but I don't need anything expensive until I'm past the learning curve.

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Winsor Newton Cotman colors are a good but less expensive set to start with. Another would be Koi.

@khatzeye

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for responding! Can't wait til your next video :)

i wonder cant you use gouache in any the adult booksl

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

Sure can!

thamkyou

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

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hi that a beautyful book for painting and relaxing thanks for show as ♡ lg Ellen

@mindofwatercolor

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Schwarz 👍

I love the idea of a "watercolor" coloring book, made with actual watercolor paper, but I don't like these super busy illustrations.