What I Learned From a Sketchbook (Better Than Art School)

✨For extra content, tutorials etc ~ Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/theunexpectedgypsy ✨ Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/theunexpectedgypsy Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/theunexpectedgypsy TikTok ~ https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedgypsy Shop ~ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheUnexpectedGypsy I finally filled this entire watercolour sketchbook… and it taught me so much more than I expected. In this video I’m sharing the lessons I learned along the way; the small things, the mistakes, and the quiet realisations that changed how I approach painting. This isn’t about perfect pages. It’s about what actually helps you grow and in my opinion, far more valuable than any art school! If you’re learning watercolour (at any level), I hope this gives you a few things to take into your own sketchbook. 🎨 Material mentions; Arches Watercolour Paper Strathmore Mixed-media Paper Fox & Willow A4 Coldpress Sketchbook Hahnemhüle A5 Coldpress Sketchbook, Rounds & Postcard tins Silver Black Velvet Brushes Rosemary & Co Eradicator Brushes Jacksons Art square brushes QOR watercolours Schminke masking fluid Daniel Smilth Watercolours Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground Schminke Watercolour If you enjoyed this, you might also like: If I Was Starting Watercolour Again, I’d Do THIS First… 🎨 (Beginner friendly too) https://youtu.be/1IDUzrJ2L_4 AMAZING Watercolour Hacks You’ll WISH You Knew Sooner (beginner - all levels) https://youtu.be/EkwvBywewx0 Stop Struggling — These Watercolour Hacks Changed Everything! (Beginner Friendly) https://youtu.be/Wh1ZqF9faSI Thank you for being here 💛 ✨Feel free to tag me on Instagram with your latest creations & let's chat in the comments too! Thank you so much for watching & keeping me company in this little corner of YouTube. Biggest Loves, Wendy. Xxs 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on art, journaling, creativity, healing, and gentle living: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzk20sJQ2gq_XB9oCgOWrQA 🌸 Join my Patreon Community for behind-the-scenes, extras & creative community: https://www.patreon.com/theunexpectedgypsy Recommended if you like analogue photography ~ ✨ Photography page (my daughter) https://www.patreon.com/JasmineHeidi Affiliate link for 10% discount; https://meedenart.com/theunexpectedgypsy Special 12% Discount code to use at checkout; wendy12 ✨Disclaimer & Copyright ~ This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are honest and my own. Copyright © 2026 The Unexpected Gypsy All rights reserved #watercolorpainting #sketchbook #sketchbooktour