7 Fun Ways to FILL your Sketchbook with Watercolor

Let's enjoy some restful art ideas that you can easily apply to fill your own sketchbook! I'm using watercolor paints for all of these ideas, but you don't necessarily need to use watercolor yourself! I made sure all of these ideas are easy and approachable enough that you can tackle them with any medium you desire. My biggest hope is this video just gives you a sense of inspiration, and inspires you to rest. :)

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[DoodleDate]

Oooo loving the colours you picked for the tiger illustration!! <3

[dimcclung]

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” One of my favorite quotes. I love this laid back vibe.

[karmareturns]

I’m kinda sick rn and can barley sit upright, have have been in bed for last 24 hours and I saw your video when I first opened my YouTube. And the way you speak is making me so calm and serene like I can get up right atm and start painting with you 😫 I love the way your videos are neverrr ever noisy or have that high pitched voice!! Thank you so much for all this 🥺🥺😭😭💜💜

[gauri]

Omg I don't know how this is gonna be but I can guarantee that this is just what I needed! I've taken an interest in watercolor lately, so your video came at the perfect time!

[NaomisCreativeArts]

I keep wanting to paint so badly but I never know what to paint! I'm so excited to watch this! I hope you're doing well Mira 🌺🌿

[navyboymommygramma]

That city scape you painted would make a beautiful crocheted blanket pattern and it would be pretty easy to do too. I love those colors together, so pretty.

[rottentater]

Mira! Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I'm so happy that you're able to start the new year with much more positivity. And this sketchbook video was awesome. I love it when you make these. Also bonus excitement for the watercolor palette setup! The pieces today were very inspirational and I can't wait to try them!

[valbilling]

Thank you so much... Rest is good and having fun is important.. Enjoy your babies

[cassandracleveland]

Pregnant with twins! So exciting! I am a twin and love it. You’re adorable so I can see you being such a sweet momma

[crystalpolice]

I do the swatch page (or pages if inspiration doesn't come quickly), and I've found those pages very helpful. I like the pages for reference and of course that they take up those first few (sometimes dreaded) pages.

BTW, I love these videos! I'm planning on sketching tomorrow because my bestie bought me new, fancy mechanical pencils. Seems kind of simple, but it's oh so special since it's from someone I love. Thinking of sketching some moths now!

[ladylovebugdale]

The last page, the tiger was my absolute fave! Powerful animal, and also a powerful advise you gave 💜beautiful

[junelondon]

The page with the tiger drawing is my favorite! 😻Also I love how you always remind us to go easy on ourself and to do art for fun and not to stress or force ourself. That´s a great message.

[ThatAbigailGrace]

My New Years resolutions were just to try to be happier with what I have, as well as getting more exercise and Bible studying 😊💕

[Clem.orange]

Congratulations on the twins Mira!!! You are gonna be the best mother of 2 ever!! Can't wait to hear more about your little bundles of joy!! 💜🫶🥰

[dawnkuykendall-zeets]

I love that you’re demonstrating self care and sharing your awesome ideas! I really enjoy your approach to your creative process. I just started opening up to my creativity with water colors and you inspired me to get started! Enjoy this time in your life, slow down and soak in the experience because it really goes by so quickly! I wish you peace, serenity and calmness during your pregnancy!

[blackrose]

You're one of the few artists who say that you don't need to draw/make art every day. THANK YOU for that!
When I started watercolour painting I watched many videos on youtube and everyone's always like "You have to paint/draw every day to get better"... and you really don't. Art is a hobby for me, I only make art when I feel like it and that's mostly because I have a tonne of other hobbies that makes my priorities for them rotate.
And... I didn't paint every day and I still got better at watercolour painting :)

[Clouds_are_fluffy]

I cant explain how absolutly relaxing it was!! All the ideas are awesome and it inspired me so much!! Honestly i struggle with watercolours and i endup adding too many layers and potentially ruining it....and you taught me to be patient and enjoy the process💜 Thank you very much!!

[Becky_One]

Hi Mira! I just ran across your page today! Looks like I will be up all night watching your videos! I’m 70 and just started painting a couple of months ago. I’m loving it! ❤🖌️🎨❤️

[nodailyactivist]

"We don't have to be productive everyday" - I'm going to brushletter and hang it on my wall. Thank you, that's exactly what I needed ❤️ :)

[trishb]

I found your channel a couple months ago. I cant draw or paint. I'm 53 and first time ever got a journal. I did your tiny painting and it worked out quite good considering I cant paint. Thank you so much. I'm subscribing