Add us to the crowd who appreciates these product evaluations! We're happy that sketchbook finally made it off the shelf to fulfill its purpose. We think the scale and proportion are great, big enough to make some art, but still portable. Unfortunately, according to the manufacturer's comments on the product listing the paper is not acid-free, but if your sketchbooks are more for "the now" than for the ages, it looks like a really nice item! Thanks, Mira- we love your channel!
I know a lot of people say this, but I didn't quite get it until now- I had a bad day, and this video cheered me up. You'll always be my favorite artist.
For real. Mira Is awesome, every time I’m in a situation where I’m nervous or scared I watch her and she distracts my mind and makes me feel at peace and comfortable. I had a terrible day today and watching her just helps!
I bought this sketchbook several months ago by accident (I had wanted a different brand and it wasn't available) and loved it so much that I bought the other size. Now I have both the 8" x 8" and the 10" x 10" and I LOVE THEM BOTH!!! I do a lot of line and wash type pictures and while this isn't a watercolour paper sketchbook, that's what I've used it for. Yes, it does buckle a little bit, but I love it because the pen I use (a Copic multiliner) seems to slide across the paper and I've done some really good drawings in this book, better than when I draw on watercolour paper. I've become a bit addicted to this sketchbook and already thinking about buying new ones, even though I've still got plenty of paper left. I have been looking and most of the other sketchbooks have only half the paper count for the same price. I literally have nothing bad to say about this sketchbook. I've looked into the Illo sketchbook, which I had never heard of until I Googled the Articka, wanting to know more about it, and the Illo was mentioned. I'm in the UK and the Illo seems to be available in the US, and all of their sketchbooks (the ones similar to the Articka) were sold out. We all have our favourites, but I will always be supportive of these Articka sketchbooks. Just a note ~ I think there are other sketchbooks better suited for colouring pencils, but since I'm not using mine for that purpose, it doesn't bother me. LOVE the Articka!!!
IDK if you haven't tried it before but I just bought some Stabilo Boss markers are they are SO JUICY and they look like watercolors. I love them! I definitely need to use up the art supplies I already have like you!!! but I found my new favorite.
Dude, I JUST found a brand new one of this very book at a thrift store for 1.00!! Can't wait to see what it will do before I use it!! Right on time, as always!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@MiraByler So grateful for you and your positive encouraging inspiration! I emailed an image to you about a week or so ago - a sketchbook drawing inspired by your beautiful painting and lights over your shoulder on the credenza. :) Thank you for being such a positive breath of fresh air. Love you and your work!
@@Articka Indeed! It's so lovely! The pages are nice, cover is supple.... I can't wait! It's on deck, as soon as the current one is full (12 pages to full!) ❤️
Yeah, I'm mostly a watercolor girl, so I was tempted to try it, but I'll definitely skip it now. Thanks. I haven't tried many sketchbooks, but I'm starting to believe mixed media means everything but watercolor.
I've been watching you for years and lately been binge watching you just because you put a smile on my face I've been struggling mentally and just watching your videos makes me smile
I have been using an Articka sketchbook for a while now, and I have noticed Poscas seem to work pretty well. I also enjoy using markers and pens. I tried some light watercolor but as you said the paper seems to buckle. I think I will try an Illo sketchbook in the near future (if I can get one😂) Those stickers turned out beautiful!! Wonderful video as always. Hope you and your family are doing well!! Have a happy Valentine's Day! ❤
Oh my! I haven't even watched the video yet but when I saw that it was Artika I was like, "That's the book I have!" (I'm so geeked right now) I'm looking forward to watching the rest of this video!
Mira - I have been binge watching all of your videos. Some of your paintings just mesmerise me. Thanks for helping me through a rough patch :) you’ve inspired me to start drawing again and will be using your hints for eyes and hair. Wishing well to you, dorvan and the twins ❤
So happy that I am early. I was so looking forward to a customisation, but this is even better because it helps me choose better things that I will actually use, benefit from and fill with art. Thank you 🥰. Amazing video. I absolutely love your series, art, and watching you enjoy making art. I really liked how the leaves and "abstract" painting came out.
That toadstool is super cute. I didn't know about the paper types and weights. I'll be honest I don't really understand what that means to be so many pound paper. But I feel like I better understand what smooth paper is now. Every time I've tried to get an illo sketchbook they've been sold out. Still trying to figure out what sketchbook works best for me so this video was useful.
Paper weight basically relates to thickness, so a lower weight paper will be thinner and a heavier weight paper will be thicker. Heavier papers are better for wet media and lighter, thinner papers are better for quick sketches and studies. I hope that helps.
I got this just to have a cheap quick warm up, thumbnail and studies. It’s pretty good for what I need. I use watercolor, colored pencils and alcohol markers and for all those I have really nice designated sketchbooks for them, and I hate using the higher quality paper in those for little stuff. The paler is super smooth which I normally don’t like but it’s been great for mechanical pencils. It’s cheap and great for what I use it for but I didn’t expect more than that for the price. I will get the spiral bound one once this one I already bought is finished.
I was just considering this sketchbook, I'm so happy you reviewed it. I noticed it had high arms from Amazon reviewers. Personally I love a sketchbook that is full of buckled and imperfe t pages, it's oddly satisfying to me. By the way, I love the new stickers!
I love the Monstera leaf. 😊 I kind of like the sensory experience of looking back through the crispy pages of a sketchbook that's not technically for wet media. 😊
Yes, helpful, inspiring and relaxing. I always am surching for the "right" Paper on a budget. Not found yet and as far as it's looks this is not the right for me. Thank you
I have a Royal Talens sketchbook coming this week, but I found some Elsjoy Kraft Sketchbooks, that comes in a 3 pack that arrives tomorrow. I have this sketchbook your using in this video also. Plus a Strathmore Tan Toned, and a very affordable no name brand that I got as a secret Santa gift, along with a couple watercolor sketchbooks. I also have a very small traveler sketchbook, this is a lot for me, but I am trying to find which ones are my favorites. Have you tried any of these other brands? What brand sketchbooks do you like? Do you have a video with lots of different sketchbooks you’ve tried? Bought the same paint tray that you use, on purpose because blending colors on a flat surface is easier than the little cups in a lot of pallets.
OMG Sweetie I have a closet full of supplies that I've purchased in the last 3 years now and am doing the head spin on what to do first! LOL Love your channel and that adorable face, not to mention (but ya know I will) that amazing artistic mind ❣ Stay Groovy ✌~N~💖~&~Granny Hugs👵🤗🤗 P.S. Loving your choice of music. Normally people put the most annoying tinny music!
I'd love to see a video about color theory. I know others may be bored by it but maybe some basics or give resources on it. I think it's something all artists who haven't had schooling may like to know!
That seems pretty common. I have achieved SABLE (stash accumulated beyond life expectancy), got rid of tons of things, and am back to SABLE after a few "good sales" and finding new projects I want to do. I have gotten a lot better over the years though. All my supplies for everything are contained in one room and are organized!
dont think you can get any of them over here in Scotland without ordering them, Seawhite branded books are the cheaper sketchbooks here, not sure if they have a square sketchbook tho. of course you get the big name brand sketchbook here too. probably get more choice in the big supplier chains down in London
Here in southern-east Europe, unfortunately we don't have many options for sketchbooks. Also Moleskine's paper isn't any good any more. Actually I don't like it at all. That leaves us with 2 options. One is the Sakura/Talens and the other is the Canson 180. The Sakura has a a very smooth paper, designed for markers mainly , that isn't the best quality but for the price is ok. On the other hand, the Canson 180 is way better in terms of quality. It has a better binding that allows it to stay open flat ( 180 degrees) has better dimensions compared to the Sakura and way better quality paper and tooth (surface).The only negative the Canson 180 has, is that the paper is on the thin side. If anybody else, has to suggest a better one, please do! If the Canson had a thicker paper, that would be the absolutely perfect Sketchbook for me!!! ( I do both sketches and drawings, using mostly Pencils (Graphite, Red Chalk/Sanguine, Sepia, Polychromos )
Have you checked out kattvalk or, I'm blanking on her channel name right now but her first name is Melanie. She does a lot of studio ghibli gouache paintings. But they're both located in Europe and have recommended a few sketchbooks over time!
Your leaf and mushroom came out cute and they make pretty stickers. I love your washi tape, but I'm not allowed to buy any more washi tape, I grounded myself from washi tape, I had a bad problem buying washi tape and not using it because it was too pretty and I didn't want to um waste it....I have over 100 rolls....I've got a problem....but washi tape addiction is better than drugs...right?....lol.
I try a lot of sketchbooks and even on dry media paper I do watercolor... if it buckles it buckles and after a first layer, I let it dry and press it under some books and then continue. If the paper behaves good, I don't mind some buckling. I even iron irlt of necessary... 😂. Okay when I want to make something beautiful I take watercolor sketchbooks. But for playing... I just use any paper... ad long the watercolor is behaving like watercolor I am okay. But thank you for your review. I love videos like that. And u don't like shorts... 😂
To answer the question at the beginning, yes. That art supply is sketchbooks. I have maybe 7 I have not used, and I’m excited to watch you test these sketchbooks that will require legitimate restraint to not go buy.
i bought it and i hate it. the pages fall out so easily and it’s too smooth. it’s pretty cute and i love the purple design but honestly it just isn’t that good
Add us to the crowd who appreciates these product evaluations! We're happy that sketchbook finally made it off the shelf to fulfill its purpose. We think the scale and proportion are great, big enough to make some art, but still portable. Unfortunately, according to the manufacturer's comments on the product listing the paper is not acid-free, but if your sketchbooks are more for "the now" than for the ages, it looks like a really nice item! Thanks, Mira- we love your channel!
We meet again, Blick. Nice to see you as always 😊
@@mysterionz Hi there! The feeling is mutual! You show up on all the best channels!
I know a lot of people say this, but I didn't quite get it until now- I had a bad day, and this video cheered me up. You'll always be my favorite artist.
For real. Mira Is awesome, every time I’m in a situation where I’m nervous or scared I watch her and she distracts my mind and makes me feel at peace and comfortable. I had a terrible day today and watching her just helps!
I bought this sketchbook several months ago by accident (I had wanted a different brand and it wasn't available) and loved it so much that I bought the other size. Now I have both the 8" x 8" and the 10" x 10" and I LOVE THEM BOTH!!! I do a lot of line and wash type pictures and while this isn't a watercolour paper sketchbook, that's what I've used it for. Yes, it does buckle a little bit, but I love it because the pen I use (a Copic multiliner) seems to slide across the paper and I've done some really good drawings in this book, better than when I draw on watercolour paper. I've become a bit addicted to this sketchbook and already thinking about buying new ones, even though I've still got plenty of paper left. I have been looking and most of the other sketchbooks have only half the paper count for the same price. I literally have nothing bad to say about this sketchbook. I've looked into the Illo sketchbook, which I had never heard of until I Googled the Articka, wanting to know more about it, and the Illo was mentioned. I'm in the UK and the Illo seems to be available in the US, and all of their sketchbooks (the ones similar to the Articka) were sold out. We all have our favourites, but I will always be supportive of these Articka sketchbooks. Just a note ~ I think there are other sketchbooks better suited for colouring pencils, but since I'm not using mine for that purpose, it doesn't bother me. LOVE the Articka!!!
IDK if you haven't tried it before but I just bought some Stabilo Boss markers are they are SO JUICY and they look like watercolors. I love them! I definitely need to use up the art supplies I already have like you!!! but I found my new favorite.
Dude, I JUST found a brand new one of this very book at a thrift store for 1.00!! Can't wait to see what it will do before I use it!! Right on time, as always!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, what perfect timing!!
@@MiraByler So grateful for you and your positive encouraging inspiration! I emailed an image to you about a week or so ago - a sketchbook drawing inspired by your beautiful painting and lights over your shoulder on the credenza. :) Thank you for being such a positive breath of fresh air. Love you and your work!
Oh wow! You are so lucky 😁
@@Articka Indeed! It's so lovely! The pages are nice, cover is supple.... I can't wait! It's on deck, as soon as the current one is full (12 pages to full!) ❤️
@@mrs.z605 do you have alcohol markers and if you do, does the paper do well with them😊
I generally don’t like smooth paper, so I took this one off my wishlist. Thank you for the review. It was really helpful. 😊
Glad it helped you! 💜
Yeah, I'm mostly a watercolor girl, so I was tempted to try it, but I'll definitely skip it now. Thanks. I haven't tried many sketchbooks, but I'm starting to believe mixed media means everything but watercolor.
I have an articka sketchbook! i honestly think its awesome, the cover is really nice and smooth, easy to put stickers on it!
Yay! So glad to hear this!
I've been watching you for years and lately been binge watching you just because you put a smile on my face I've been struggling mentally and just watching your videos makes me smile
I have been using an Articka sketchbook for a while now, and I have noticed Poscas seem to work pretty well. I also enjoy using markers and pens. I tried some light watercolor but as you said the paper seems to buckle. I think I will try an Illo sketchbook in the near future (if I can get one😂) Those stickers turned out beautiful!! Wonderful video as always. Hope you and your family are doing well!! Have a happy Valentine's Day! ❤
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I haven’t worked on my art in forever. I’ve been so stressed I haven’t had the mental ability to do it. This is making me crave my sketch book
We are so happy to see reviews like this out there! Thank you so much for this video, we can watch it for hours :D
You are an amazing artist, I love your mushroom
Really love your videos Mira!!! Always so chill and creative. 🙏💥
Oh my! I haven't even watched the video yet but when I saw that it was Artika I was like, "That's the book I have!" (I'm so geeked right now) I'm looking forward to watching the rest of this video!
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Mira - I have been binge watching all of your videos. Some of your paintings just mesmerise me. Thanks for helping me through a rough patch :) you’ve inspired me to start drawing again and will be using your hints for eyes and hair. Wishing well to you, dorvan and the twins ❤
That monstera albo 😍😍😍 GOALS
I ended up getting a couple sets of the arrtx markers after your last video and they are really excellent! I love the brush tips 💗
Ahh, so glad you like them!! I've been loving them. 💜 The brush nibs are so so good!
This sketchbook seems really good, I was tempted to get an illo when everyone was raving about them but just couldn’t justify the cost
There’s been recent reviews about 12 months ago about illo sketchbook and that the paper has changed and isn’t great
@@jessbutterfly1934 oh that’s interesting, definitely not missing out then
I love the colored pencil technique you use!
So happy that I am early. I was so looking forward to a customisation, but this is even better because it helps me choose better things that I will actually use, benefit from and fill with art. Thank you 🥰. Amazing video. I absolutely love your series, art, and watching you enjoy making art. I really liked how the leaves and "abstract" painting came out.
I love watching your videos when I’m in bed after a long day! Your voice is so calming and relaxing ❤
Wow! the results are really beautiful! well done! and the stickers turned out gorgeous!
The acrylic painting is giving me,, "Portrait of a Hotdog," in case you were looking for a title. 😁
Enjoyed this video a lot.
This one’s been on my watch list for awhile finally got to watch it today. What a great way to start my Sunday ❤
That toadstool is super cute. I didn't know about the paper types and weights. I'll be honest I don't really understand what that means to be so many pound paper. But I feel like I better understand what smooth paper is now. Every time I've tried to get an illo sketchbook they've been sold out. Still trying to figure out what sketchbook works best for me so this video was useful.
Paper weight basically relates to thickness, so a lower weight paper will be thinner and a heavier weight paper will be thicker. Heavier papers are better for wet media and lighter, thinner papers are better for quick sketches and studies. I hope that helps.
I had this sketchbook last year, it waa amazing!
Yessss
That variegated Monstera drawing is super gorgeous. I wonder how well this sketchbook would work for graphite drawings....
Wish this was a series, this is so helpful!!
I love the Artika Note sketchbook! it is the best size for making RUclips videos, and made my videos a lot more aesthetic!!
Loving it!
So so so so glad to hear this!
I got this just to have a cheap quick warm up, thumbnail and studies. It’s pretty good for what I need. I use watercolor, colored pencils and alcohol markers and for all those I have really nice designated sketchbooks for them, and I hate using the higher quality paper in those for little stuff. The paler is super smooth which I normally don’t like but it’s been great for mechanical pencils. It’s cheap and great for what I use it for but I didn’t expect more than that for the price. I will get the spiral bound one once this one I already bought is finished.
I was just considering this sketchbook, I'm so happy you reviewed it. I noticed it had high arms from Amazon reviewers. Personally I love a sketchbook that is full of buckled and imperfe t pages, it's oddly satisfying to me. By the way, I love the new stickers!
We would love to hear your feedback as well! 😍
I love the Monstera leaf. 😊
I kind of like the sensory experience of looking back through the crispy pages of a sketchbook that's not technically for wet media. 😊
Alright now I wanna do Ink and color pencil too hahah You have a terrible influence on me hahaha
I enjoeyd the process of sketching while watching this video! Thank you for this energy! :D
Beautiful drawings, I enjoyed watching while you were creating and testing this sketchbook! 👍👍
Fifth! I’m really enjoying how often you’ve been posting! Keep up the good work ❤
Cracked me up when you smelled the sketch book and said it smells like a farm. LOL
Beautiful art and stickers. 😊👍
How do you make the stickers. And loved the mushroom and leaf your such an inspiration. Love your channel!
Yes, helpful, inspiring and relaxing. I always am surching for the "right" Paper on a budget. Not found yet and as far as it's looks this is not the right for me. Thank you
I just love your videos Mira and thank you for always saying something positive! 😀
I have one of those Swiss Cheese plants in the background of the picture of the Monstera!! So pretty!!
I have a Royal Talens sketchbook coming this week, but I found some Elsjoy Kraft Sketchbooks, that comes in a 3 pack that arrives tomorrow. I have this sketchbook your using in this video also. Plus a Strathmore Tan Toned, and a very affordable no name brand that I got as a secret Santa gift, along with a couple watercolor sketchbooks. I also have a very small traveler sketchbook, this is a lot for me, but I am trying to find which ones are my favorites. Have you tried any of these other brands? What brand sketchbooks do you like? Do you have a video with lots of different sketchbooks you’ve tried? Bought the same paint tray that you use, on purpose because blending colors on a flat surface is easier than the little cups in a lot of pallets.
I had this book for inktober and it worked great for dip pen and 🖋️ ink
OMG Sweetie I have a closet full of supplies that I've purchased in the last 3 years now and am doing the head spin on what to do first! LOL
Love your channel and that adorable face, not to mention (but ya know I will) that amazing artistic mind ❣
Stay Groovy ✌~N~💖~&~Granny Hugs👵🤗🤗
P.S. Loving your choice of music. Normally people put the most annoying tinny music!
I'd love to see a video about color theory. I know others may be bored by it but maybe some basics or give resources on it. I think it's something all artists who haven't had schooling may like to know!
I'm also on a no buying supplies journey. I need to get all my stashes down. Unused paints, yarn, wool, and all the things I bought randomly.
I could live another 100 years and never use all my yarn 🤦♀️
That seems pretty common. I have achieved SABLE (stash accumulated beyond life expectancy), got rid of tons of things, and am back to SABLE after a few "good sales" and finding new projects I want to do. I have gotten a lot better over the years though. All my supplies for everything are contained in one room and are organized!
dont think you can get any of them over here in Scotland without ordering them, Seawhite branded books are the cheaper sketchbooks here, not sure if they have a square sketchbook tho. of course you get the big name brand sketchbook here too. probably get more choice in the big supplier chains down in London
I want to see that sketch book with watercolor or guache.😊
First 🥇 i really like the idea of this video
I use this to test out ideas before painting a canvas. I think it is a solid notebook to be so cheap (and it goes on sale a lot).
Here in southern-east Europe, unfortunately we don't have many options for sketchbooks. Also Moleskine's paper isn't any good any more. Actually I don't like it at all. That leaves us with 2 options. One is the Sakura/Talens and the other is the Canson 180. The Sakura has a a very smooth paper, designed for markers mainly , that isn't the best quality but for the price is ok. On the other hand, the Canson 180 is way better in terms of quality. It has a better binding that allows it to stay open flat ( 180 degrees) has better dimensions compared to the Sakura and way better quality paper and tooth (surface).The only negative the Canson 180 has, is that the paper is on the thin side.
If anybody else, has to suggest a better one, please do! If the Canson had a thicker paper, that would be the absolutely perfect Sketchbook for me!!! ( I do both sketches and drawings, using mostly Pencils (Graphite, Red Chalk/Sanguine, Sepia, Polychromos )
Have you checked out kattvalk or, I'm blanking on her channel name right now but her first name is Melanie. She does a lot of studio ghibli gouache paintings. But they're both located in Europe and have recommended a few sketchbooks over time!
@@jordanleighwheatley I found her channel. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!!!
It's my favorite sketch book
You are our favorite customer! 😍
Please could you make your monstera leaf into an enamel pin
Lovin it 🥰
I love all your videos
do the arrtx markers smell to u? but anyways love the video.
Great review!
This helps so much thank you
I’m glad I watched this. This wouldn’t be for me as a sketchbook. Thanks!
Your leaf and mushroom came out cute and they make pretty stickers. I love your washi tape, but I'm not allowed to buy any more washi tape, I grounded myself from washi tape, I had a bad problem buying washi tape and not using it because it was too pretty and I didn't want to um waste it....I have over 100 rolls....I've got a problem....but washi tape addiction is better than drugs...right?....lol.
I try a lot of sketchbooks and even on dry media paper I do watercolor... if it buckles it buckles and after a first layer, I let it dry and press it under some books and then continue. If the paper behaves good, I don't mind some buckling. I even iron irlt of necessary... 😂. Okay when I want to make something beautiful I take watercolor sketchbooks. But for playing... I just use any paper... ad long the watercolor is behaving like watercolor I am okay. But thank you for your review. I love videos like that. And u don't like shorts... 😂
To answer the question at the beginning, yes. That art supply is sketchbooks. I have maybe 7 I have not used, and I’m excited to watch you test these sketchbooks that will require legitimate restraint to not go buy.
is illo no longer available? i filled my first one and desperately want another thats why im looking into this dupe
Wasn't looking at my screen when you said "all the sketchbooks have faces" I had to go back cause that is actually confusing without context 🤣
How did you turn your drawing into stickers?❤❤❤
I have a sketch book recommendation. The company is called bockingford and it’s actually really good
I was looking at this one glad I didn’t buy it I like to use a mix of
Medium ❤
Thank you for the video=)This is indeed inspiring=)
Fun!
This kind of sketchbook I think is more meant for markers
I feel it will work well for markers as well
Who else wants to see more videos like this?
Ilo are not archival so you are better off with your handmade :0)
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I thought she was going to say it just now arrived in 2023. 😂
i bought it and i hate it. the pages fall out so easily and it’s too smooth. it’s pretty cute and i love the purple design but honestly it just isn’t that good
I feel forced into photo realism watching this and it’s scary I’m a horror artist