ETCHR Sketchbook Review... How Good Can They Be? |

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ETCHR products are usually geared to artists who paint landscapes and outdoor scenes. But, for an indoor artist, like me, how good can their sketchbooks be? Well, take a peek from the perspective of an illustrator who uses a variety of books.
As for the backstory, I mention in the video that my friend, Nan Schifris, who lives on the other side of the United States, generously sent me these sketchbooks to try out, suggesting that she thought I'd really like them. Well, I share my reaction in the video which may surprise you.
Either way, I'm tremendously grateful to Nan for her kind gift and for being a constant source of inspiration for me and hundreds of followers on social media. I love her simple compositions that are alive with a fresh, organic sense of movement. Her work often reminds me to stop and think what I'm doing, and to resist the urge to over-detail a piece when it doesn't need it. Anyhow, you can check out Nan's work at the link below. Thank you, Nan, for all your kindness, generosity, and support. I'm grateful beyond words! :)
Nan Schifris Instagram: / _nans_art_
PRODUCTS IN VIDEO: (I'm not paid by any company. These are products I actually use)
• ETCHR Cold Pressed Sketchbook A4 (11.4 x 8.3 inches)
• ETCHR Cold Pressed Sketchbook A5 (8.3 x 5.9 inches)
• ETCHR Field Case (for paintbrushes)
• CANSON Montval Coldpressed Sketchbook (7 x 10 inches)
• FIELD ARTIST Cold Pressed Sketchbook (5 x 5 inches)
• HAND•BOOK Panoramic Cold Pressed Travelogue Journal (8.3 x 3.5 inches)
• HAND•BOOK Travelogue Multimedia Journal A4 (11.4 x 8.3 inches)
• HAND•BOOK Travelogue Multimedia Journal A5 (8.3 x 5.9 inches)
• Raphael Kaerell #10 Round Synthetic Watercolor Brush
• Windsor & Newton Cotman #4 Round Synthetic Watercolor Brush
• M. Graham Watercolors
• Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
MUSIC:
“Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved
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The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
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@MDCampbell 3 года назад

For the full review, check out the entire video. To jump to the REVIEW click 1:25 or to jump to the DEMO click 9:45 ... I hope this one is helpful and thank you for watching! ~ Mark

@crisprat2604 3 года назад

This is very very helpful

@ChristinaTodd1970 3 года назад

I have one medium size Etcher sketchbook and it’s in second place to my homemade Arches sketchbook that I had sewn myself. I do like it and wish I had gotten the larger size. That said, they are so darn expensive!! Will I buy another? Yes. But I will probably bind another Arches 8x8 like the one I just finished before I buy another Etcher.

@nou257 3 года назад

it's so much cheaper to bind arches, but so difficult for me😭

@ChristinaTodd1970 3 года назад

@@nou257 Awww ☹️. Try watching @Sea Lemon. She does a really good Coptic stitch tutorial and that's the one I used for my homemade sketchbook. My one recommendation is to bind tighter than you think you need. Mine turned out a little floppsy mopsy but who cares? It's Arches!

@micheleblackburn2345 6 месяцев назад

Awesome friend ❤

@MDCampbell 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@BeckyTregear 3 года назад

What a generous gift! I've really enjoyed my Etchr sketchbooks, and I like the texture of the paper very much. I think I read that it is 240gsm? Holds soooo much water and paint without 'cauliflowering'. I like these books a lot! 💜

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Yes, the books I was given are 230 gsm. Not sure what the actual weight of them is, so I can only guesstimate about 90-100lbs. But yes, they do hold a lot of water!

@xypaisb8026 2 года назад

Is the hot press really smooth or more like a vellum surface?

@stephaniepaints 2 года назад

I'm glad you liked these etchr sketchbooks. I really do too!!! :) I haven't tried the bigger sizes but I got a small one and it's such a joy to use. I'm not a big sketchbook person but this sketchbook really calls me to use it when I see it sitting there on the table lol

@ismailabdelhamid7114 3 года назад

Thanks Mark for sharing this experience, it is awesome.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you so much, ismail abdelhamid! I hope you are well!

@MirandaWatsonArt 3 года назад

Such a great gift! I have all three sizes and I absolutely love them.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I love finding a product that is new to me and finding out that other people enjoy it. Kind of validates it even more! Thank you, Miranda Watson! ~ Mark

@skersavage 3 года назад

Thanks for the review, Mark! I’ve been considering getting one of these for sometime, so seeing your review really helps me understand the paper better! Cheers!

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, Scott Kersavage! A bit on the expensive side, but I find it worth the price. :)

@nanschifris8734 3 года назад

My Friend!! I’m so glad you enjoyed trying out the sketchbook! Etchr really does a nice job putting together a quality product that’s fun to use. Thank you for your kind & gracious words - they are truly appreciated. Your words & work inspire me often! Many blessings for a wonderful holiday with your family. 🎄nAn

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, as well, Nan. This was a treat to put together and so glad to be able to mention you and your work! All best blessings for you and your family, as well! ~ Mark

@otterystchocolat9071 3 года назад

The piece is really cute, I love all the characters and the designs. Lovely work.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, Ottery St Chocolat! I really appreciate your kind feedback. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one! Cheers! ~ Mark

@HeyItsEmilyLove 2 года назад

I just love your videos. You speak clearly, you’re thoughtful and your art is so pretty. I’m glad I found your channel. It’s my favorite art related channel

@MDCampbell 2 года назад

That really makes me happy, Emily Love, and believe me when I say that it's feedback like yours that makes me want to do these videos. As I've said before, I don't do it for money or a job, I do it because I simply enjoy it! If anybody else likes it to, well, then there's the blessing for me! Again, thank you for your kindness. It really means a lot! ~ Mark

@HeyItsEmilyLove 2 года назад

@@MDCampbell Awe I love that. I’m happy I can give something, because you inspire me a lot. I think the art you make is wonderful and I always love to see what you create. A friend recently loaned me an iPad that has procreate on it, so now I get to practice the things you teach, on there. It has me quite excited. You’re very welcome and thank you for all the great information and inspiration you give! 😊

@MPetrovich23 3 года назад

This is an awesome review i’ve never seen their watercolor paper sketchbooks these are very nice!!! Good quality books, I like them a lot. The next time I’m in the market to purchase a few sketchbooks I'm going to grab a few of these instead of the illos one that I'm currently using. I like my illos sketchbook for my pencil and ink drawings but for wet mediums, I like a heavier paper so these will work. Great video, Happy Holidays 🎄 to you and your family. Stay safe.

@cleopatra22222222 3 года назад

You are so talented ! I love your art ! Thank you ! God bless!🙏🏼🥰

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I really appreciate your kind words, cleopatra22222222! Thank you!

@essietangle9931 3 года назад

Good to know on the review, I have one, but haven’t used it. Guess I’m saving it for Christmas, better start planning. Merry Christmas, please send a special Merry Christmas to your son for us. Happy calm New Year.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Essie Tangle, especially with regard to my son. I appreciate that! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and yes, a happy _calm_ New Year, as well! lol!

@dillonsmith3633 3 года назад

This video was very wholesome thank you

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, Dillon Smith!

@yasao_art 3 года назад

I really liked this painting, especially the areas where you worked wet-in-wet :) And I can relate, I really like working on Fabriano Hotpressed Watercolor paper (and Saunders Waterford is great, too) - it's wonderful for both, my character art, as well as my landscapes ♥

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, Yasao Kenshi! That means so much! I’m like you with the Fabriano paper, though I haven’t tried the other and will definitely check it out!! Stay well and happy holidays!!

@nou257 3 года назад

ooh id love to hear your thoughts on it. i have this and i must say it's really good, but their perfect sketchbook line is definitely much better. their cold press is too rough for me

@maureenhummel8001 3 года назад

Well, now you've done it! I have been looking at these sketchbooks for some time, but was unsure about laying out the cash on a fairly expensive sketchbook and have it turn out to be disappointing. Now I have no excuse not to go buy some of them. As if I really need more sketchbooks. LOL Seriously, though, I really appreciate your thoughts on these.

@ArtistJane 3 года назад

I love the demo artwork you created! You’re so talented and I love your style. Thank you for doing this review because I wasn’t sure if I should grab one or not. With my portrait work, I like to layer and blend so I’m not sure entirely if it’ll work for me. What do you think? I may get one anyway for other styles. Great video!

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you, my friend! I know exactly what you mean regarding your style. I found that reactivating and moving paint around was a lot harder than, say, Arches hot press paper or paper that is well-sized. I love Fabriano for it's high absorbency, and this reminded me of that. It is so fun to play with, that I can only recommend trying it out - especially with your range of skills. I don't think you'll regret it; however, if you need it to perform a very specific way, then maybe just get it for fun and keep your main go-to in play. Thank you so much for checking this one out! Happy New Year!! ~ Mark

@hannahcrumley3103 3 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate this- I’ve been wanting to get one but didn’t want to spend the money not knowing if I’d like them.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I felt the same way and can see me purchasing in the future, once I finish out these ones.

@huskytail 3 года назад

The black ones are even better! 😍 300 gsm paper. You can drench it, multiple times and it gets everything like a champ. I adore them!

@carolynapappas 3 года назад

I have these sketchbooks and I really like them. Etchr did come out with a limited edition "perfect sketchbook" in Fabriano Artistico hotpress but it sold out in 45 minutes. I had to set a timer so I could get a chance to buy one. I hope they make more. It is beautiful.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I'm not at all surprised that it sold out so quickly. I'm sure people scooped up multiples. Would love to try it! :)

@crisprat2604 3 года назад

You are very nice thank you for thisvid

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Thank you!

@PuppetMaster8707 3 года назад

I have recently gotten into watercolor myself been doing it for a few months now and I'm still learning how to put down a good wash

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Keep at it, matt Marshall! If you haven't already, I recommend visiting my friend, Steve, at The Mind of Watercolor on RU-vid. He's got some amazing tutorials and demos.

@PuppetMaster8707 3 года назад

@@MDCampbell oh yes I am a subscriber I love his tips and advice on painting now I never intend on doing amazing works of art like he does but I just want to at least get better at coloring in my cartoons with watercolor

@C0raBr0wn 3 года назад

Thanks for such a helpful review and demo. The price is a problem for me. Almost twice as much as my favorite Moleskine watercolor album, I'd be reluctant to use it unless I'm sure I'm going to create a masterpiece. I have been making my own sketchbooks from Fabriano Artistico hot press paper.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I am right there with you, my friend. Price is always an issue. I have an upcoming review of Fabriano, so I’m excited for that! I used to use Moleskin and Stillman & Birn, but always felt a bit guilty about using them on doodles and tests. That’s why I picked up the Hand•Book journals because I can really bang then around and I don’t worry so much. These Etchr books will be treated well! lol! Happy holidays to you and yours!! ~ Mark

@mjpete27 3 года назад

Nice review I would like to see a more wide range of use in a review but you do what you do right? Right. I enjoy Land/Sea Scapes for demo's as you can show a lot of techniques that can be used in many different kinds of paintings. I respect your point of view and will consider these books next time I am looking for one to buy!

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I appreciate that feedback, mjpete27! I figure there’s already a lot of reviews from the traditional view, so perhaps an alternative view may be helpful, as well. You’re right, I wanted to show different techniques, like masking, dry brush, etc but there’s only so much time! lol!! Thank you for your time checking this out and the feedback. It helps me learn!!

@stevesidare2493 Год назад

In converting 300 gsm to 140 lb, subtracting 53% seems to be a decent conversion. So, 230 gsm - 53% = 108 lb. The reviews I've been watching all point to these as great w/c travel sketchbooks!

@jeaniejean8200 2 года назад

Have you tried granulating watercolors? I'm just wondering with the absorbancy of the paper, how would it affect granulation...

@MDCampbell 2 года назад

Thanks for the great question, Jeanie Jean! Yes, I've used the Lunar Black on these pages and it granulates very well. The water and pigment soak into the paper nicely while the granules dry atop to create their unique effects. I don't generally use granulating paints because they don't reproduce well in print, especially with the more glittery varieties. But, I sure love playing with them!! Cheers! ~ Mark

@cheralynn4417 3 года назад

Nice review - can you paint on the backside of the pages? Does it buckle much? Thank you.

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

Yes, the pages seem to be similarly treated on both sides, and there is buckling if the paper isn't tapes or prepared. Cheers!

@cheralynn4417 3 года назад

@@MDCampbell Thank you :)

@edzejandehaan9265 3 года назад

Nice sketchbook, but I think the lack of a good sizing is a dealbreaker for me. If I'd go to the expense of buying a high end 100% cotton paper sketchbook I want it to work really well with wc, allowing me to lift, blend on paper, move paint. My goal is landscape/wildlife painting. It seems this book is not the best choice for that. (But it is kinda satisfying to see the paint literally sink into the paper after each brush stroke). Thanks for a great review.

@meghanstanley1765 3 года назад

Steve Mitchell/The Mind of Watercolor is a landscape paper and I think he really likes these sketchbooks? I think he has a review up on his channel if you want to check it out.

@edzejandehaan9265 3 года назад

@@meghanstanley1765 I follow his channel, but somehow missed that, I will look it up, thanks.

@nou257 3 года назад

you might like the perfect sketchbook line! i use it for landscape paintings and i always enjoy the result.

@edzejandehaan9265 3 года назад

@@nou257 Thanks for the tip. I will look into those. (Only thing, completely unrelated to the properties of such books, such relatively expensive and nice books make me rather apprehensive to actually use them, and when I do I am too carefull. There is a freedom in knowing you can just bin a screw up without having to tear a page out...).

@ellenbecker7102 3 года назад

I think this sketch book is also available in hot press.

@SnakeBitesTattoo 3 года назад

The spiral come out

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I do like a good spiral

@priyankakakarla4358 3 года назад

I do really like hot press paper but I don’t prefer it. Luckily Etchr has both and I’m so grateful I have the money and time to use both on a daily basis :)

@MDCampbell 3 года назад

I agree, Priyanka Kakarla. That's one of the benefits of being older is that you work and have the ability to fund interests and hobbies. lol!

@priyankakakarla4358 3 года назад

@@MDCampbell yes :)

@priyankakakarla4358 3 года назад

@@MDCampbell or you’re like me and your spouse works to fund your art addiction

@MadebyDawn23 3 года назад

Hey Mark, thank you for your video. I heard so much about Etchr but at the moment I am into making my.own sketchbook, have ever tried putting together your own handmade watercolor sketchbook?