The Illustrated Journal #2

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • The Illustrated journal is the creative process of merging images and words together to tell a bigger story. It's more than a sketch...it's a form of story telling through images and words.
    Sketchbook: Etchr, Perfect Sketchbook.
    Supply List available on website: www.swensonsart.net

Komentáře • 115

  • @JuhiShukla
    @JuhiShukla Před 3 dny

    You are my favorite most illustrated journalist! ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @CherylsCreativeWorld33
    @CherylsCreativeWorld33 Před 4 měsíci

    Stunning sketchbook and that Amyrillis flower is probably the most beautiful painting I’ve ever seen.

  • @softandcosy
    @softandcosy Před rokem +18

    always love your sketchbook tours 😭💗 they’re so inspiring !!!
    i love this spread 2:25

  • @Lulis56
    @Lulis56 Před rokem +12

    I love your sketchbook style!

  • @sarajamal799
    @sarajamal799 Před rokem +2

    4:02 Gourges!
    I love your style and your colors

  • @chatita9527
    @chatita9527 Před rokem +3

    I ❤️ your style! Greetings from Berlin Germany 😁👍

  • @pamelabozzi239
    @pamelabozzi239 Před rokem +7

    Beautiful. You've reminded me of what you taught in The Art of the Illustrated Journal. Thanks,

  • @dawnmolyneux5840
    @dawnmolyneux5840 Před rokem +1

    How lovely , enjoyed this thanks from New Zealand

  • @earthangel8596
    @earthangel8596 Před rokem +1

    Wow, what a Wonderful 🎨 Style ... Thank you for sharing... Feeling Inspired🙌

  • @LIPUXX
    @LIPUXX Před rokem +2

    Beutiful art, I love watercolours style

  • @wendytaylor3714
    @wendytaylor3714 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing. You are extremely talented.

  • @BBaxterSwank
    @BBaxterSwank Před rokem +1

    Your work is of such quality and charm. Thank you for sharing your sketchbook.

  • @Jasmine_Shelby_art
    @Jasmine_Shelby_art Před rokem +1

    Bonjour Brenda !
    For the moment, my favourite is Stillman and Birn Delta. I don't practice only watercolours. I like the quality and also the ivory tone paper. But I hope some day I'll dare to buy this Etchr perfect sketchbook, and about A4 is a format that I like. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kateyes13
    @kateyes13 Před rokem +3

    Love these videos! Very helpful both creatively and practically!

  • @sandratimofeeva3179
    @sandratimofeeva3179 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing! Your watercolors are gorgeouse, so fresh!

  • @chammikaiser7740
    @chammikaiser7740 Před rokem

    I am an avid sketcher. Your sketchbooks have been an inspiration to me. I have learned so much about composing the pages. Thank you so much Brenda for sharing.

  • @eileenhoney6426
    @eileenhoney6426 Před 4 měsíci

    You’re very talented. Love your sketchbooks.

  • @orchdork775
    @orchdork775 Před rokem +1

    Wow, this is gorgeous!!

  • @rebeccawong1
    @rebeccawong1 Před rokem +1

    Simply precious ❤❤

  • @lmac_z
    @lmac_z Před rokem +1

    Beautiful artwork!! Love your illustrated journals. I agree that Etchr’s Perfect Sketchbook is top notch.

  • @slane_design
    @slane_design Před 8 měsíci +1

    SO nice! Love the journal and I love Santa Barbara.

  • @TerriChannel
    @TerriChannel Před rokem

    Hi Brenda - I love your artwork and your beautiful watercolors. I lived in Santa Barbara for many years until recently. Your sketches and beautiful paintings truly honor the unique architecture of this beautiful city. Thank you for sharing your precious gift!

  • @carylpark7192
    @carylpark7192 Před rokem +1

    So precious.

  • @nancyrolfe3033
    @nancyrolfe3033 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for taking your time to share your talent! I had to stop to REALLY look at your work…
    Such talent!…what a creative and unique perspective that is definitely yours!
    I’ve had your book for awhile and had no idea you had videos!?! It was very exciting and I will enjoy each one…
    Wish I was closer and could take classes from you.
    Just very grateful for your videos and all you so generously share.
    My painting (I’m self taught) has been the biggest help during very difficult times….aren’t we blessed to have found this?
    Blessings,
    Nancy Rolfe

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před rokem

      Nancy, My little book goes back a few years...oldie but goodie. Glad you like how my work has matured over the years.

  • @monika.71
    @monika.71 Před rokem +3

    So beautiful!!! ❤ I love your work. 😊

  • @polgara28
    @polgara28 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful artwork with us! I think my favorite is your Dios De Los Muertos, it's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing about that architect, going to look him up now. Ooh, he has a book out!

  • @Amanda.Jayne.
    @Amanda.Jayne. Před rokem +2

    So beautiful, your layouts are wonderfully done!! 😊

  • @deliciouscolours
    @deliciouscolours Před rokem +1

    I just discovered your work and I am binge watching all your videos. You do so very lovely things, I can only aspire paint on my sketchbook as beautifully as you do.❤

  • @KigerPony
    @KigerPony Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work! Pasadena is my home town, so I loved seeing Castle Green and Eaton Canyon portrayed so beautifully and the arts and crafts aesthetic is so Pasadena from back in the day. So many craftsman bungalows ❤

  • @brendadoyle643
    @brendadoyle643 Před 13 dny

    Loved this video. Hope to see you at Cheap Joe’s next year!

  • @thissunchild
    @thissunchild Před rokem

    This is the most beautiful journal I have ever seen

  • @abrilspinoza
    @abrilspinoza Před rokem +1

    Una belleza de sketchbook y totalmente inspirador. Muchas gracias por compartirlo.

  • @kathleendelrio2391
    @kathleendelrio2391 Před rokem +1

    I recently purchased this watercolor sketch journal and really love it. ❤❤❤

  • @maryhigginson9710
    @maryhigginson9710 Před rokem

    Love it - thanks for sharing.

  • @rayssachaves5979
    @rayssachaves5979 Před rokem

    So beautiful ! loved it !

  • @suel4269
    @suel4269 Před rokem

    Beautiful pages. The Bee float was my favorite. Just adorable!

  • @johnsullivan4413
    @johnsullivan4413 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed your sketchbook tour and the story you tell by making an illustrated journal. I have never done that before with my sketchbooks but you've inspired me to head in that direction! I noticed that the Etchr Perfect Sketchbook paper is 100% cotton, which I have found makes such a difference when painting. Also, I noticed that you're involved in the California Art Club. I recently moved to Atwater Village from Washington, DC for retirement and I hope to get involved in the California Art Club. Thanks again for your amazing video!

  • @jmoss55ish
    @jmoss55ish Před rokem +1

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @sketchbookscheming
    @sketchbookscheming Před rokem

    I love your compositions. The float being made was one of my favorites!

  • @gelsonnicolinimonteiro2667

    Awesome artwork. Thanks for sharing

  • @SharonCullenArt
    @SharonCullenArt Před rokem +1

    Your sketching skills are beyond compare. What a. Beautiful style. I’m going to have to check out your channel because I would bet watching you sketch is pretty amazing. I almost looks like a contour style and then the periphery is popped in. I don’t know. But your eye and. Perspective are spot on and that amaryllis spread was so beautiful. But for me the architecture is so impressive.❤

  • @s.courtneywalton1737
    @s.courtneywalton1737 Před rokem

    I live in SB - hope to catch your next workshop!

  • @Yorky222
    @Yorky222 Před rokem

    Beautiful work.

  • @lyssasletters3232
    @lyssasletters3232 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @alisonhendry2928
    @alisonhendry2928 Před rokem

    Wow I love the whole feel of your sketchbook. Now I regret not being able to join your workshop at WASH in Houston when you come. The group is going to have SO much fun! Drawing with ink, no pencil… eek! I need to learn to be comfortable with that… thanks for sharing this awesome book.

  • @morrisonwatercolors
    @morrisonwatercolors Před rokem +5

    Fantastic! Love your sketchbook tours, you have some very nice pieces in this sketchbook. Is Etchr your preferred sketchbook?

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před rokem +2

      Morrison,
      Thank you so much! The Etchr sketchbook is perfect for the way I work...lots of wet paint and glazing. Contains true 140lb 100% cotton paper!
      Brenda

  • @jant4741
    @jant4741 Před rokem

    Oh wow ❤💕❤️🐝

  • @Blissfulthings
    @Blissfulthings Před rokem

    Hey Brenda, I've been following you for a long time. In fact, I think your channel was one of my first subscriptions . I can honestly say that no matter what level an artist skill is, your work just keeps on getting better! I mean that sincerely. I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm always happy to see your new videos, and I thank you for doing these
    Best regards
    Heather 😀

  • @fionam.1784
    @fionam.1784 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing this. So inspiring. I love your work, it’s beautiful.

  • @nateladzhanikashvili6815

    💝

  • @Mmmmagu
    @Mmmmagu Před rokem

    beautiful sketchbook

  • @Suehuskins
    @Suehuskins Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @softandcosy
    @softandcosy Před rokem +3

    do you like this paper for fountain pen? I can’t decide between the beta sketchbook & etchr!

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před rokem +1

      Annabella, The Etchr Perfect Sketchbook has rougher paper than Beta. You need a wet writer with the Etchr. If you want to do more ink/pen line work you might prefer the Beta. It all depends on how you want to use a sketchbook.
      Happy Sketching!
      Brenda

    • @softandcosy
      @softandcosy Před rokem

      @@brendaswensonwatercolors thank you Brenda that helps so much!! My pen definitely feels a bit scratchy on some cold pressed papers so I’ll try the beta first for now

  • @jadeaca7956
    @jadeaca7956 Před měsícem +1

    These are all so beautiful! May I ask a question? On your trips, how do you bring all f your watercolor, water and how do you paint on location? Anyway, these are beautiful. Have a nice day!

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před měsícem +1

      Good question! I have a couple set ups for sketching on my CZcams Channel. Here’s one: czcams.com/video/iKsme0wedDk/video.htmlsi=un52pfLJTiF2_ZTC

    • @jadeaca7956
      @jadeaca7956 Před měsícem

      @@brendaswensonwatercolors Thank you so much! I've been wanting to do on location sketching for a while but it's nice to come prepared and have my bag ready. This definitely helped! :)

  • @alisonfoster5503
    @alisonfoster5503 Před rokem +1

    Love love love! Your work! What do you use as a sketching pen? It looks like a brown marker? Does it bleed if you add the watercolour?

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před rokem +1

      Hi Alison,
      The brown ink you see in the sketchbook we’re done with the fountain pen. I used waterproof ink: De Atramentis Document, Ink, Brown.

  • @sunnycharacter
    @sunnycharacter Před 7 měsíci +2

    Question about sketchbooks. Do you know of any that have the elastic strap on both sides? How is that not a thing? I’m thinking of adding one on the front side/left side of my more important sketchbooks.

    • @brendaswensonwatercolors
      @brendaswensonwatercolors  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I don’t know if any sketchbooks with two elastics wraps. I sometimes use an elastic headband.

    • @sunnycharacter
      @sunnycharacter Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@brendaswensonwatercolors thanks, great idea!