Beautiful design! This was a great idea for a video! I got the 3 pack of Etchr sketchbooks and I used regular acrylic paint for 2 of the covers and it was hard to get nice smooth coverage. I will definitely try my Regina’s watercolor for the last book cover, I have them too and love that palette! No idea why I didn’t think of that.
They worked so well! I was surprised watercolor worked, I guess I thought it wouldn't absorb or be bright on the surface but they loved the surface!! Good luck and have fun painting the third one!
Omg you just said holy "shnikees"!!! I haven't heard that word in years. We used to say it in Michigan in early 2000s- i was in middle school...wow! Small world!! Anyway great video, thanks for sharing. Much ❤
Finally!!!! A video on painting Etchr sketchbooks that answered all of my questions!!!!! You are a rockstar, thank you so much! That is a lot of !!!!s but I have been trying to figure this out for over a year now. So glad I found your channel yesterday and quickly subscribed. I also ordered some Schmincke super granulating sets but I can’t totally blame you for that 😆.
🤣I totally get what you mean! Several artists here on RUclips influenced me (happily), too, and I'm loving my granulating paint palette!! I'm so glad you got your questions answered and can confidently paint your cover if you want to! Welcome to the channel, I so appreciate your support!! 🤗❤️🤗❤️❤️❤️
@@CreatingCuteArt I need to paint it since my plan to keep it in my studio and not get it dirty failed in the first week. Your cover is stunning and so inspiring. I am going to wait for the sketchbook to be finished. I feel like I will have a better idea of what will be good cover art for it by then. Making an entire palette of granulating paints is such a great idea. I love granulating colors and am glad to hear you are loving yours. I am not going to want to leave the studio when I get mine. I will break away to watch your videos though 🤣.
This makes me want to finally splurge on an etchr sketchbook! They are SO expensive, but the cover taking different mediums so well is such a bonus. They shouldn't advertise that aspect of it! I'd be curious to know if fixitive or other sealer could be sprayed over the top, and to see how it ages whether you seal it or not. Very informative video, well done and thank you!
My pleasure!! I'm so happy to help, and yes I tested the sealing/fixative spray that I have on the small test back cover I used here, and it worked just as well as on my stand alone work!
Mels you don't even know, I'm so excited about this one. I can't wait to hear what you think!!! Also still holding my breath for the @moniDmajor -Mels - Maggie - @sketches.n.scrubs slumber party 🤗😆🥳 One day (your and my husband will shake in their boots over the online ordering that would happen!)
Omg this came out sooo vibrant and gorgeous! I can totally see you making a much bigger version of this, with some faded trees here and there and some cute birdies enjoying the soothing sunset. These colors are on point 100%!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs Moni, I see you!!! ❤️
@@melanie990 I'm so so glad you liked it!! This is actually the largest landscape I've ever painted just because this sketchbook is ENORMOUS!!! 😂🤣 I do feel emboldened to do more. Thank you for your sweet support!! ❤️🤗❤️
My favorites were ink and watercolor. Now, this is completely out of my comfort zone. The first time I painted the cover of a sketchbook it came out... not as expected. The second time...i never finished it😑😵💫 so that sketchbook is deep down in a drawer. ❤️ Can't wait to see what you paint in your new sketchbook!!
That's why I was like on hyper-drive when I was laying down the first layer! I was like "don't mess up don't mess up don't mess up" and somewhat panicky! 🤣😂Once I realized I wouldn't have the same control as I do on a piece of paper I let go and enjoyed it a lot more. I wonder if you'll take that sketchbook out and finish that cover now? You're awesome, thanks again for your great comments Noraliz!!
I saw this on instagram and I can‘t keep my eyes off of it, it is my most favorite color combo which is this gradient from dark purplish blue to orange! Trying to imagine how you achieved this look and have no answer. But tomorrow I will ❤️💕😻🥰
I'm so glad you like it!! It was so much fun once I got over my abject terror of ruining it. 🤣😂 Do you have any sketchbook covers you would want to paint?
@@CreatingCuteArt I actually painted a brown cardboard cover with a floral pattern once (I used Gouache) and I loved it! I think as soon as you put stickers on a sketchbook or put some paints on it I get less fearful about using the sketchbook! I only have Arteza Watercolor sketchbooks with a woven cover but it's grey (I like it, though!)
@@MoniDmajor that sounds really lovely. Has it ever appeared in any of your videos? If so, how did I miss it?? Hope to see you in Maggie's place this afternoon 🤎
I love this video! I'm about to order some Etchr sketchbooks and have watched a lot of reviews but almost no one has painted their covers! I super appreciated your testing of different media as well. Looks beautiful! I think initially I'll be afraid to even paint on the inside so we'll see. very inspiring! By the way have you had any problems after with spills etc. or paint rubbing off? Would you ever spray it to seal it in? Thanks:)
I did indeed use a fixative spray on it and it has had zero problems! I was surprised by how far pigment spread, so I would go with a dreamy blurry effect rather than precise lines if you're using watercolor or ink or gouache! Have fun!!!
I have needed to paint my Etchr sketchbooks for forever. They get so dirty otherwise. It's been on my video list ever since I received them, but I keep putting it off, lol. I absolutely love the way your cover turned out - it's gorgeous. I'm wondering if you are going to seal it or leave it? And is the back going to stay unpainted? I think I'll try the Acryl Gouache on mine - at least on one of them. Your video inspired me - now to see if I get to it anytime soon or not, lol.
You did a great job indeed! One can learn a lot from your videos. Continue making great videos like this and you can count on my support for each of the next videos. Just go on with filming, it will certainly pay you off as you possess a great talent. Greetings......
Hahaha!! I knew someone would be!! I would have been on the big one, but something about the small one already being full and living on my shelf made me feel more calm about it!
This many months later and it's still holding up great! I sprayed it with a bunch of fixative when I finished the sketchbooks and that worked beautifully 🤗
Absolutely love💙💙 your~♥~ creativeness And how you make the 💜💜💖💖💖whole artwork And create such♥♡♡♡♡♡ an awesome And vibrant art 💜💜we will always support you always .take care stay connected friend new subscriber 💞💞💞
You didn't hurt our eyes! And you can just gesso over everything anyway if you still want to paint the back. How are the Regina's? I know emilyartful loves them.
I wish these came in portrait format; I would have bought them in all sizes by now. *sniff* If not in portrait I'd be more into it if it was a perfect square. I'm so odd lol. You did a great job, quite informative. Thanks for the video!
This turned out so beautiful and colorful. Knowing the colors will reactivate with water, are you going to seal the cover? If so, what are your going to use?
Thank you! It is the Krylon UV Archival fixative spray that I used. It has been working great, no damage to the cover and it sits on my art desk and takes a lot of abuse!
You're in luck! I actually just did a review of the palette here: ruclips.net/video/WEbt0u3miWM/видео.html The link to check it out is in the description of that video! Enjoy!!
I did indeed! So far, so good! I'm three pages in and the cover still looks the same (it will be interesting to see how it looks in the eventual sketchbook tour when I finish!) :)
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Beautiful design! This was a great idea for a video! I got the 3 pack of Etchr sketchbooks and I used regular acrylic paint for 2 of the covers and it was hard to get nice smooth coverage. I will definitely try my Regina’s watercolor for the last book cover, I have them too and love that palette! No idea why I didn’t think of that.
They worked so well! I was surprised watercolor worked, I guess I thought it wouldn't absorb or be bright on the surface but they loved the surface!! Good luck and have fun painting the third one!
Omg you just said holy "shnikees"!!! I haven't heard that word in years. We used to say it in Michigan in early 2000s- i was in middle school...wow! Small world!! Anyway great video, thanks for sharing. Much ❤
Definitely a throwback! 😂🤣
I can‘t wait for it!!
Yayyyy!!!!
Finally!!!! A video on painting Etchr sketchbooks that answered all of my questions!!!!! You are a rockstar, thank you so much! That is a lot of !!!!s but I have been trying to figure this out for over a year now. So glad I found your channel yesterday and quickly subscribed. I also ordered some Schmincke super granulating sets but I can’t totally blame you for that 😆.
🤣I totally get what you mean! Several artists here on RUclips influenced me (happily), too, and I'm loving my granulating paint palette!! I'm so glad you got your questions answered and can confidently paint your cover if you want to! Welcome to the channel, I so appreciate your support!! 🤗❤️🤗❤️❤️❤️
@@CreatingCuteArt I need to paint it since my plan to keep it in my studio and not get it dirty failed in the first week. Your cover is stunning and so inspiring. I am going to wait for the sketchbook to be finished. I feel like I will have a better idea of what will be good cover art for it by then. Making an entire palette of granulating paints is such a great idea. I love granulating colors and am glad to hear you are loving yours. I am not going to want to leave the studio when I get mine. I will break away to watch your videos though 🤣.
Now that's going to be a lovely greeting every time you pick up your Etchr!
I have been loving it already just seeing it in my studio!!
This makes me want to finally splurge on an etchr sketchbook! They are SO expensive, but the cover taking different mediums so well is such a bonus. They shouldn't advertise that aspect of it! I'd be curious to know if fixitive or other sealer could be sprayed over the top, and to see how it ages whether you seal it or not. Very informative video, well done and thank you!
My pleasure!! I'm so happy to help, and yes I tested the sealing/fixative spray that I have on the small test back cover I used here, and it worked just as well as on my stand alone work!
@@CreatingCuteArt fantastic, thank you for the reply!
Yesssssssssss!!!!!!!
Mels you don't even know, I'm so excited about this one. I can't wait to hear what you think!!! Also still holding my breath for the @moniDmajor -Mels - Maggie - @sketches.n.scrubs slumber party 🤗😆🥳 One day (your and my husband will shake in their boots over the online ordering that would happen!)
@@CreatingCuteArt muhuwawawawa yaass!
@@CreatingCuteArt Party time!!!
Omg this came out sooo vibrant and gorgeous! I can totally see you making a much bigger version of this, with some faded trees here and there and some cute birdies enjoying the soothing sunset. These colors are on point 100%!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs Moni, I see you!!! ❤️
@@melanie990 I'm so so glad you liked it!! This is actually the largest landscape I've ever painted just because this sketchbook is ENORMOUS!!! 😂🤣 I do feel emboldened to do more. Thank you for your sweet support!! ❤️🤗❤️
Helloooo! Made it! xxx
HEARTS my sweet Scottish sis!! I hope you have a chance to doodle some kitties when you (and your cat) feel all better!
It looks beautiful. It almost convinces me to buy the the portrait version. Are you going to do the back now? Thanks for the fun video!
I haven’t yet, I’m still deciding!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!🤗❤️
Been absent a while, so lots to work through. Hope to catch this when it premières x
I hope you've been well my Scottish Sis! I'll hope to hang with you tomorrow!! :)
Welcome back, Anita! I hope I will be able to join, I have never had the opportunity, why can‘t I have an office job
No pressure! You can always replay the chat later but of course I'd love to hang!!
@@CreatingCuteArt Me too! I will try my best to be around!
@@CreatingCuteArt Been feeling under the weather, but gradually getting back to myself xx
My favorites were ink and watercolor. Now, this is completely out of my comfort zone. The first time I painted the cover of a sketchbook it came out... not as expected. The second time...i never finished it😑😵💫 so that sketchbook is deep down in a drawer. ❤️ Can't wait to see what you paint in your new sketchbook!!
That's why I was like on hyper-drive when I was laying down the first layer! I was like "don't mess up don't mess up don't mess up" and somewhat panicky! 🤣😂Once I realized I wouldn't have the same control as I do on a piece of paper I let go and enjoyed it a lot more. I wonder if you'll take that sketchbook out and finish that cover now? You're awesome, thanks again for your great comments Noraliz!!
This is beautiful, you did a great job! I am so glad you can still see the llama, too. 😀💗
I was so excited to still see the llama! I wonder why it does dry so different from the fabric, but I was very happy it did!
I saw this on instagram and I can‘t keep my eyes off of it, it is my most favorite color combo which is this gradient from dark purplish blue to orange! Trying to imagine how you achieved this look and have no answer. But tomorrow I will ❤️💕😻🥰
I'm so glad you like it!! It was so much fun once I got over my abject terror of ruining it. 🤣😂 Do you have any sketchbook covers you would want to paint?
@@CreatingCuteArt I actually painted a brown cardboard cover with a floral pattern once (I used Gouache) and I loved it! I think as soon as you put stickers on a sketchbook or put some paints on it I get less fearful about using the sketchbook! I only have Arteza Watercolor sketchbooks with a woven cover but it's grey (I like it, though!)
@@MoniDmajor that sounds really lovely. Has it ever appeared in any of your videos? If so, how did I miss it?? Hope to see you in Maggie's place this afternoon 🤎
I love this video! I'm about to order some Etchr sketchbooks and have watched a lot of reviews but almost no one has painted their covers! I super appreciated your testing of different media as well. Looks beautiful! I think initially I'll be afraid to even paint on the inside so we'll see. very inspiring! By the way have you had any problems after with spills etc. or paint rubbing off? Would you ever spray it to seal it in? Thanks:)
I did indeed use a fixative spray on it and it has had zero problems! I was surprised by how far pigment spread, so I would go with a dreamy blurry effect rather than precise lines if you're using watercolor or ink or gouache! Have fun!!!
Woot woot 🎉
Heehee! 🤗❤️🤗❤️❤️❤️
Well done!! keep it up 👏
Thank you!! I so appreciate the encouragement! :) !
I have needed to paint my Etchr sketchbooks for forever. They get so dirty otherwise. It's been on my video list ever since I received them, but I keep putting it off, lol. I absolutely love the way your cover turned out - it's gorgeous. I'm wondering if you are going to seal it or leave it? And is the back going to stay unpainted? I think I'll try the Acryl Gouache on mine - at least on one of them. Your video inspired me - now to see if I get to it anytime soon or not, lol.
Do it, do it!! I would love to see what you come up with my friend!!
Final creation was so beautiful!
Thank you so much, and thanks for coming to the premiere!!
You did a great job indeed! One can learn a lot from your videos. Continue making great videos like this and you can count on my support for each of the next videos. Just go on with filming, it will certainly pay you off as you possess a great talent. Greetings......
This is so sweet and supportive, my friend!! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
It turned out so pretty! Love the color combination 😮😍 not gonna lie, I was anxious just watching you slapping down those supplies on the sketchbook 😆
Hahaha!! I knew someone would be!! I would have been on the big one, but something about the small one already being full and living on my shelf made me feel more calm about it!
Magnificent! Well done!!
Thank you so much, Barbara!
I have a new Etchr and it already got dirty . Thanks for testing it for us..
My pleasure! I hope you have fun if you decide to paint yours!!
Love the cover!! Great colors and wow the llama logo still shows through! Great job! Look forward to more of your videos!🔔💖👍
Thanks so much!! Yes, I was excited and surprised that the llama still showed!
Beautiful vibrant colours 🤩🎨 love the watercolour effects
Thank you, Leila!!! 🤗❤️🤗
Well done. I painted my Etchr book today. Wish I’d seen this before! Did you not seal it? I’m either going to spray or way mine.
I did indeed seal it! I used a UV protectant spray I usually use on my acrylic paintings and it has worked great 👍🤗
@@CreatingCuteArt phew! I’ve seen a few unsealed… I’ve used Dorlands wax on mine. I’m really pleased with it 😊 I did a line and wash in the end
thank you! i was nervous about painting my covers. not anymore, thank you.
This many months later and it's still holding up great! I sprayed it with a bunch of fixative when I finished the sketchbooks and that worked beautifully 🤗
This has been very helpful and informative for new folks like me diving into etchrlab sketchbooks! thank you!
So happy to help!
So beautiful 🥰
Thank you friend!! ❤️🤗
Absolutely love💙💙 your~♥~ creativeness And how you make the 💜💜💖💖💖whole artwork And create such♥♡♡♡♡♡ an awesome And vibrant art 💜💜we will always support you always .take care stay connected friend new subscriber 💞💞💞
Thank you so much!! Your comments and support have been so sweet, I appreciate you!!
You didn't hurt our eyes! And you can just gesso over everything anyway if you still want to paint the back.
How are the Regina's? I know emilyartful loves them.
They're delicious!! I love the palette itself so much, too! But the paints are super vibrant and wonderful. They've lasted a long time, too!
This was such a fun and informative video, loved it and love your channel!
That's awesome, thank you so much!! ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️
I wish these came in portrait format; I would have bought them in all sizes by now. *sniff* If not in portrait I'd be more into it if it was a perfect square. I'm so odd lol.
You did a great job, quite informative. Thanks for the video!
I'm with you, I much prefer portrait and square, but I just had to try this one!! 🤗❤️🤗
So gorgeous!
Thank you!! 🤗❤️🤗
This turned out so beautiful and colorful. Knowing the colors will reactivate with water, are you going to seal the cover? If so, what are your going to use?
I’ve tested out my fixative that I use on my acrylic canvas on that test back cover and it worked well, so I plan to set it with that spray!
that turned out so pretty! 😀
Thank you!! I am so surprised it worked 😂!!
Great job! Fully watched, liked and subscribed. You have a new friend here 😍💕💐
Thank you so much!! I will look forward to hanging out with you in the comments new friend! 🤗❤️🤗
Delinda here - what is the name of the sealant you used? Beautiful work 💕
Thank you! It is the Krylon UV Archival fixative spray that I used. It has been working great, no damage to the cover and it sits on my art desk and takes a lot of abuse!
Thank you, that was helpful!
I'm so glad! It's holding up very well all this time later 👍
Thank you!! Very helpful!
Happy to hear that! 🤗
What kind of little stay-wet palette are you keeping your gouache in? Thanks.
You're in luck! I actually just did a review of the palette here: ruclips.net/video/WEbt0u3miWM/видео.html
The link to check it out is in the description of that video! Enjoy!!
@@CreatingCuteArt Thank you so much! I feel kinda silly knowing that you answered my question yesterday! LOL!
@@Monavassia Never silly! :) I'm so glad the video helped! :)!!!
I'm scared let's do it!! 🤣😊💖
I totally was! 😂🤣🤗
Wow... Absolutely beautiful 🙂🙂 stay connected 🙂🙂
Thank you for the sweet comment! 🤗🤗🤗
Did you seal it?
I did indeed! So far, so good! I'm three pages in and the cover still looks the same (it will be interesting to see how it looks in the eventual sketchbook tour when I finish!) :)
This is amazing
Im new friend
Thank you so much!! 💞💞💞