Teoh, I love the level of detail you go into. These are things that are important to me, so I enjoy watching you pick up on it and pointing it out in your videos. I'm learning so much from you. Keep up the good work! :-)
Hi Parka, The problem with Indian Handmade paper is that the Quality Control is not that great. Hence the there are inconsistencies in terms of thickness, texture etc. However sometimes these inconstancies can be a boon and will give surprises.
@@mritunjayvarun6369 - Great artists can paint on any kind of paper. They know how to manage inconsistencies. However here we r talking about reason for the inconsistencies. Not that it cant be managed if artist is good.
I am going to try the loose rough for mixed media painting, thank you! Very excited to use a cotton paper that is recycled and sustainable. It will be a big step up from my student paper and I find that some inconsistencies can add to the interest of a work.
The inconsistencies you are describing are because it is hand made paper made out of old recycled tee shirts. There is art and beauty in imperfection too and many pleasant surprises. The paper is made out of pure cotton called khadi ( in North Indian languages). You are helping the planet by using this paper. Good for you.
I have this sketchbook, but your pages look a lot whiter than mine. I was really excited about this, but almost all the pages in mine have imperfections (random darker spots, random bumps and dents). I hope they will be less noticeable once I paint over them. I hope I'll still fall in love with it once I have the time to create some art in it.
It's handmade so it would have those imperfections. Mine has some as well. On some pages, it's not sized properly and the colours are very different from those pages that are treated properly.
That's true. I bought it without a chance to see the paper beforehand, because I'd seen the art someone had done on it. I hope my stuff will look equally nice on it nonetheless. :)
I also enjoy this sketchbook, thanks for your review. I would also add that for the cost (these books are quite expensive), I have a hard time forgiving the inconsistencies in sizing and paper weights. I also think if bound a little tighter, there would be less bleed through at the seam. It's a shame because I love painting on this paper, I just have a hard time with the expense vs. issues with it.
I like the inconsistency in this paper it highlights to the handmade nature of the product. I can understand the frustration when doing double page spread’s though. Great review as always
Review was very helpful. I like the apparent softness and flexibility of the book. Even with the paper sizing and texture flaws, its brightness and ability to handle water looks promising for field and travel sketching.
I have a Khadi sketchbook also, and almost all the 'fronts' of the sheets are different (texture and sizing) from the 'backs'. Most of the double spreads are half front and half back, and I always had that uneven look. The whole book is uneven thicknesses and so forth, like you said. It took a while to get used to it, but now I like it.
Thank you for all your videos and reviews. They are very useful, and you inspire me to get more sketching done again,. I love khadi paper. I have a couple of their sketchbooks, but not this hard bound one, and I totally agree with you about the inconsistency in paper weight and sizing, but then again, I think that's because they are handmade papers? And the deckled edges are so lovely.
Yes, but the binding came apart in one :( I think the hardback ones may be stronger? I `m going to get one anyway, as I love the paper and they look so nice, plus your video inspired me, thanks!
I am loving mine because it loosens me up. I am getting some bleed through on some pages, but I use lots of water. So ooo much different than Arches. I just got to get used to it and embrace imperfection
These sketchbooks are far too expensive to have all these inconsistencies and problems! What a shame about the paper shredding in the sky area of your beautiful sketch! Thank you for your always excellent reviews.
I bought two of these, the rough and the smooth finish, and they are arriving today. I am really looking forward to trying them! I had seen your previous comment about this sketchbook in another one of your videos before and I decided to try them. Thank you for your review!
Those are some really great paintings :D And thank you for the review. I think this sketchbook is really interesting. I think I`m going to test it myself.
Great review! I have this sketchbook, too - and I LOVE it. The paper is great. I don't really do panorama across two pages, so for me differing sizing hasn't been an issue. Had a look through my unused pages, and I only have one page with those imperfections you pointed out. I guess it is something that can happen with handmade paper occasionally. - I love having a 100% cotton sketchbook that is specifically for water colour, because you can paint so many layers on it. I have the Strathmore 500 mixed media 100% cotton sketchbook, too - and while it handles watercolour reasonably well, it can't take anywhere near as many layers as the Khadi sketchbook. I'm in the UK - so shipping isn't too bad at all, and you can get packs of individual 150/210/320/640gsm paper, too, very cheaply. It's great. Used 320gsm with young kids recently, and it took a LOT of water and general brush abuse. [They aren't very gentle, and I like to give them material that allows them to express themselves].
+Anonymous That's great. I actually asked a friend from UK to buy one and bring over to Singapore while she was coming over. That saved me quite a bit of money. I'm really surprised by the number of pages. There are more than I expected.
+Anonymous I do not like to use watercolour with the Strathmore 500. It just does not feel right. I don't like the way the paper handles water on the surface.
If you are in Bangalore or know somebody in Bangalore who can source it to you, try Bhaskar Art Center in Avenue road. I bought Khadi Papers HB 4 smooth from there. Mill is in Hubballi.
This review must have been a personal gift for me... Thanx so much!! Because of the shipping, it is actually cheaper for me to order from Jackson Art, (In the UK ), to ship to the USA. I am probably going to order all three sizes because of the shipping (the min shipping is $9. US and then some money is added to that as the weight goes up). I don't plan on doing this again for quite a while!! -Amazon ( as much as I love it), was much more expensive ( like 9-20$ per book). Your review was excellent and while there are inconsistencies in the paper, I think that's part of its charm. I easily buy sheets of Khadi at reasonable prices in NYC but hard cover books are a too rare find. Thanx again !!
I got both smooth and the rough.. One doesn't seem to want to lay too flat.. Aah that's ok.. Im not gna draw across the pages anyway 😁.. Soo true about the different thickness of the paper😄
Thank you for review! It is strange that different pages handles colors differently. What do you use to draw with waterproof ink? dip pen? Also, how long did it take you to draw/paint panoramas? Did you do it from photo or on location? Thank you
+Galina V. I currently use Noodlers bulletproof black ink. I'll be switching to Platinum Carbon which dries faster. I use fountain pens for my sketches. All the sketches in this sketchbook were drawn on location.
Hey you scan your stuff? I'm in Singapore and scratching my head about what kind of printer + scanner to buy. I'm gonna need something that takes photo paper. Any recommendations for an aspiring artist?
Your painting are so beautiful!! I love the way you choose your colours. Am thinking about buying a Khadi sketchbook off amazon. How much did you get yours for, and any suggestions on where to get them?
+aidreu I bought mine at US $25 and that's not including shipping. The shipping is expensive. You can compare the prices from their online store khadi.com/shop/category/hardback-books/
thanks! I'm thinking abt getting it from the UK since someone I know will be travelling there soon. I also noticed that the papers come from India but they don't ship there LOL
I bought the individual khadi paper from amazon and it’s in the 20 or so inch cut and it’s bad paper. You barely touch it and it rubs off cloth bits. I did washes and the paper buckles horribly.
+markallenwils This sketchbook is quite expensive when you consider shipping cost. I recommend either the Strathmore 400 Series watercolor journal or the Global Art Materials watercolor sketchbook www.parkablogs.com/picture/review-watercolor-sketchbook-200gsm-global-art-materials
I have the larger sheets. Really inconsistent and difficult to work.. I'm considering re-sizing mine with gelatine to see if it stops the fibers breaking through.
I keep persevering with this. Sometimes the results are amazing, sometimes awful. I've had this paper for years but it needs a fair bit of skill to make it work.
All my paper is stored properly. I actually bought some more of this paper this year. Results are just the same. Some of the pieces contain a lot of contaminants which makes for an ugly mess when painted on. I'm just trying some more with acrylic inks. The bold colours seem to be covering the faults in the paper.
The sheets of Khandi paper I bought are very absorbent and will not allow for any lifting of pigment as the paint is absorbed quickly. The paper is also full of flecks and random scuffs and creases. Its a surface of sorts and ok for certain sorts of work but does not compare with high end rag papers. I've concerns about its archival quality. When they say neutral ph one has to wonder. Seems like they need some serious professional help working on quality, particularly the sizing. Good luck to them.
@@teohyc I haven't a lot of experience of whats on offer these days. I bought 1000 sheets of Whatman in 1990s so I've been using that. Recently running low so trying out others. Arches is too yellow, Fabriano - my stock from 1990 has foxing ( is it 50 percent pulp rag mix?) RWS paper was lovely back then. Thats about all I know. Tried the Khandi but ended up tinting it with a wash of acrylic to sketch and tone on. For pure watercolour it limits the techniques when you cannot lift.
@@prachigalange ya but that's crazy expensive.. I just can't seem to buy it after i bought the same thing at a fraction of the cost... I just wish i had ordered like 10 of them 😔 😂
I have one of these sketchbooks but haven't got around to using it just yet!
Yours is full of so many beautiful illustrations already
+Doodle Date Thanks for the suggestion. Didn't know about sketchbook tours. ah ha
Teoh, I love the level of detail you go into. These are things that are important to me, so I enjoy watching you pick up on it and pointing it out in your videos. I'm learning so much from you. Keep up the good work! :-)
Hi Parka,
The problem with Indian Handmade paper is that the Quality Control is not that great. Hence the there are inconsistencies in terms of thickness, texture etc. However sometimes these inconstancies can be a boon and will give surprises.
remember that great watercolourists of India are using these papers as well, so no excuses
@@mritunjayvarun6369 - Great artists can paint on any kind of paper. They know how to manage inconsistencies. However here we r talking about reason for the inconsistencies. Not that it cant be managed if artist is good.
Thanks Teoh. I am very interested in this sketchbook. Too bad my pocketbook isn't.
i know that feeling :')
I am going to try the loose rough for mixed media painting, thank you! Very excited to use a cotton paper that is recycled and sustainable. It will be a big step up from my student paper and I find that some inconsistencies can add to the interest of a work.
The inconsistencies you are describing are because it is hand made paper made out of old recycled tee shirts. There is art and beauty in imperfection too and many pleasant surprises. The paper is made out of pure cotton called khadi ( in North Indian languages). You are helping the planet by using this paper. Good for you.
I have this sketchbook, but your pages look a lot whiter than mine. I was really excited about this, but almost all the pages in mine have imperfections (random darker spots, random bumps and dents). I hope they will be less noticeable once I paint over them. I hope I'll still fall in love with it once I have the time to create some art in it.
It's handmade so it would have those imperfections. Mine has some as well. On some pages, it's not sized properly and the colours are very different from those pages that are treated properly.
That's true. I bought it without a chance to see the paper beforehand, because I'd seen the art someone had done on it. I hope my stuff will look equally nice on it nonetheless. :)
I thought that as well. In real life, their papers look creamier. Maybe it's just the particular sketchbook, maybe it's different lighting.
I also enjoy this sketchbook, thanks for your review. I would also add that for the cost (these books are quite expensive), I have a hard time forgiving the inconsistencies in sizing and paper weights. I also think if bound a little tighter, there would be less bleed through at the seam. It's a shame because I love painting on this paper, I just have a hard time with the expense vs. issues with it.
oh this review finally made me decide to buy it! I love how raw it looks and how unpredictable it is! surprises in every sheet! I'm so excited!
+Mikko Cristobal Some pages are a bit inconsistent in quality though. :-P
+Teoh Yi Chie thank you for the tip. i think it suits my art style just fine though. lovely and very informative review btw! thank you!
I like the inconsistency in this paper it highlights to the handmade nature of the product. I can understand the frustration when doing double page spread’s though. Great review as always
I love your sketches!
Thanks 😁
Wow your 8x10 sketches are impressive. Spacious sweeping lines. I like it a lot.
Review was very helpful. I like the apparent softness and flexibility of the book. Even with the paper sizing and texture flaws, its brightness and ability to handle water looks promising for field and travel sketching.
I have a Khadi sketchbook also, and almost all the 'fronts' of the sheets are different (texture and sizing) from the 'backs'. Most of the double spreads are half front and half back, and I always had that uneven look. The whole book is uneven thicknesses and so forth, like you said. It took a while to get used to it, but now I like it.
+Randi Command lol. Yeah, it can be so random 😂
I've got the khadi fat book and I'm binding some of it into a hard cover.I do like this paper very much
Thank you for all your videos and reviews. They are very useful, and you inspire me to get more sketching done again,. I love khadi paper. I have a couple of their sketchbooks, but not this hard bound one, and I totally agree with you about the inconsistency in paper weight and sizing, but then again, I think that's because they are handmade papers? And the deckled edges are so lovely.
+Judith Logan-Farías Thanks. Did you manage to fill all the sketchbooks you have?
Yes, but the binding came apart in one :( I think the hardback ones may be stronger? I `m going to get one anyway, as I love the paper and they look so nice, plus your video inspired me, thanks!
I am loving mine because it loosens me up. I am getting some bleed through on some pages, but I use lots of water. So ooo much different than Arches. I just got to get used to it and embrace imperfection
These sketchbooks are far too expensive to have all these inconsistencies and problems! What a shame about the paper shredding in the sky area of your beautiful sketch! Thank you for your always excellent reviews.
Great review! I loved the details that you shared from your experience. Thanks
hi teoh! always love your sketches! it's not super detailed but the energy and the vibes are always lovely
I bought two of these, the rough and the smooth finish, and they are arriving today. I am really looking forward to trying them! I had seen your previous comment about this sketchbook in another one of your videos before and I decided to try them. Thank you for your review!
+2112Dahlia Thanks! Be careful of those impurities on the pages.
+Teoh Yi Chie Yes, I will keep that in mind and I'll also about the paint running through at the binding 😉 Thank you for the heads up!
Your colours always pop 😍 love your sketchbooks. Hopefully one day you publish a book of sketches I can own
Those are some really great paintings :D
And thank you for the review. I think this sketchbook is really interesting. I think I`m going to test it myself.
+firecloud Thanks :-D
I went to the khadi mill a while back and it was so cool!
Great review! I have this sketchbook, too - and I LOVE it. The paper is great. I don't really do panorama across two pages, so for me differing sizing hasn't been an issue. Had a look through my unused pages, and I only have one page with those imperfections you pointed out. I guess it is something that can happen with handmade paper occasionally. - I love having a 100% cotton sketchbook that is specifically for water colour, because you can paint so many layers on it. I have the Strathmore 500 mixed media 100% cotton sketchbook, too - and while it handles watercolour reasonably well, it can't take anywhere near as many layers as the Khadi sketchbook. I'm in the UK - so shipping isn't too bad at all, and you can get packs of individual 150/210/320/640gsm paper, too, very cheaply. It's great. Used 320gsm with young kids recently, and it took a LOT of water and general brush abuse. [They aren't very gentle, and I like to give them material that allows them to express themselves].
+Anonymous That's great. I actually asked a friend from UK to buy one and bring over to Singapore while she was coming over. That saved me quite a bit of money. I'm really surprised by the number of pages. There are more than I expected.
+Anonymous I do not like to use watercolour with the Strathmore 500. It just does not feel right. I don't like the way the paper handles water on the surface.
thanks for the review.Even it's made in India none of the khadi watercolor papers or sketchbooks available in India..strange
If you are in Bangalore or know somebody in Bangalore who can source it to you, try Bhaskar Art Center in Avenue road. I bought Khadi Papers HB 4 smooth from there. Mill is in Hubballi.
This review must have been a personal gift for me... Thanx so much!!
Because of the shipping, it is actually cheaper for me to order from
Jackson Art, (In the UK ), to ship to the USA. I am probably going to
order all three sizes because of the shipping (the min shipping is $9.
US and then some money is added to that as the weight goes up). I don't
plan on doing this again for quite a while!! -Amazon ( as much as I
love it), was much more expensive ( like 9-20$ per book). Your review
was excellent and while there are inconsistencies in the paper, I think
that's part of its charm. I easily buy sheets of Khadi at reasonable
prices in NYC but hard cover books are a too rare find. Thanx again !!
+Suzala Suzala 3 books? That's like 240 pages. A lot to fill. :-D
Suzala Suzala order the Fabriano Venezia sketchbooks too.
love your drawings!
+Nicolas Cheng Thanks :-)
wow your such a talented artist!! I aspire to be as good as you someday
Very helpful and detailed review. Thank you.
Welcome 😁
Wonderful work! !
+Julie Boeck Thanks 😊
Youuu daaaa bestrt
hi teoh, i love your sketch/watercolour at 2:36, very nice indeed! ;)
+HomeAbroad68 Thanks :-)
I got both smooth and the rough.. One doesn't seem to want to lay too flat.. Aah that's ok.. Im not gna draw across the pages anyway 😁.. Soo true about the different thickness of the paper😄
Thank you for review! It is strange that different pages handles colors differently.
What do you use to draw with waterproof ink? dip pen?
Also, how long did it take you to draw/paint panoramas? Did you do it from photo or on location?
Thank you
+Galina V. I currently use Noodlers bulletproof black ink. I'll be switching to Platinum Carbon which dries faster. I use fountain pens for my sketches.
All the sketches in this sketchbook were drawn on location.
Hey you scan your stuff? I'm in Singapore and scratching my head about what kind of printer + scanner to buy. I'm gonna need something that takes photo paper. Any recommendations for an aspiring artist?
Those 2-in-1 scan & print machines don't have good scan quality. Best to buy the scanner and printer separately.
Your painting are so beautiful!! I love the way you choose your colours. Am thinking about buying a Khadi sketchbook off amazon. How much did you get yours for, and any suggestions on where to get them?
+aidreu I bought mine at US $25 and that's not including shipping. The shipping is expensive. You can compare the prices from their online store khadi.com/shop/category/hardback-books/
thanks! I'm thinking abt getting it from the UK since someone I know will be travelling there soon. I also noticed that the papers come from India but they don't ship there LOL
+aidreu I think it's cheaper in UK.
I bought the individual khadi paper from amazon and it’s in the 20 or so inch cut and it’s bad paper. You barely touch it and it rubs off cloth bits. I did washes and the paper buckles horribly.
should I get this sketchbook if I'm a beginner to watercolor? If not any good suggestions?
+markallenwils This sketchbook is quite expensive when you consider shipping cost. I recommend either the Strathmore 400 Series watercolor journal or the Global Art Materials watercolor sketchbook www.parkablogs.com/picture/review-watercolor-sketchbook-200gsm-global-art-materials
very interesting paper
+Veronica Flores Yes indeed
thank you Teoh
+Terri Simmer Thanks :-D
Love that was fast
could you measure the book with a ruller in inches please and post me the size please and thank you
Terri Simmer It's 10 by 8 inches.
I have the larger sheets. Really inconsistent and difficult to work.. I'm considering re-sizing mine with gelatine to see if it stops the fibers breaking through.
+Terence Molloy The handmade quality can be inconsistent at times. Sometimes they are not sized probably and doesn't take watercolour well.
I keep persevering with this. Sometimes the results are amazing, sometimes awful. I've had this paper for years but it needs a fair bit of skill to make it work.
I hope it's not stored for years. Paper can be damaged
All my paper is stored properly. I actually bought some more of this paper this year. Results are just the same. Some of the pieces contain a lot of contaminants which makes for an ugly mess when painted on. I'm just trying some more with acrylic inks. The bold colours seem to be covering the faults in the paper.
Can that paper be used for laser printing?
+Luke Jones I don't think so. It's too rough.
Ty but where to buy? Company?
Amazon, eBay
The sheets of Khandi paper I bought are very absorbent and will not allow for any lifting of pigment as the paint is absorbed quickly. The paper is also full of flecks and random scuffs and creases. Its a surface of sorts and ok for certain sorts of work but does not compare with high end rag papers. I've concerns about its archival quality. When they say neutral ph one has to wonder. Seems like they need some serious professional help working on quality, particularly the sizing. Good luck to them.
What are some high end rag papers you know of?
@@teohyc I haven't a lot of experience of whats on offer these days. I bought 1000 sheets of Whatman in 1990s so I've been using that. Recently running low so trying out others. Arches is too yellow, Fabriano - my stock from 1990 has foxing ( is it 50 percent pulp rag mix?) RWS paper was lovely back then. Thats about all I know. Tried the Khandi but ended up tinting it with a wash of acrylic to sketch and tone on. For pure watercolour it limits the techniques when you cannot lift.
🙏🏻❤️
Khadi papers or arches
Arches would be better for most people.
Im in india and I finally found a way to get these.. They're 1/7th of the price on the international site 😄.. I'll order few soon😁
+TheSgyro That's great 😁
You ordered it from which site ??
Prerna Lulia wasn't really a website.. I got someone to buy it from where they manufacture and send 2 to me😄
It's available on htconline.com in India nowadays
@@prachigalange ya but that's crazy expensive.. I just can't seem to buy it after i bought the same thing at a fraction of the cost... I just wish i had ordered like 10 of them 😔 😂
I lost my book in a bar smfh