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Hi, Janet! Alina’s website is www.agallocolors.com. She does small batch releases, so I recommend following her on Instagram (@agallocolors) to find out when the releases happen.

Hi Angela! Great question! I use watercolor more than I use gouache, but I've tended to have more success with gouache using it straight out of the tube rather than dried and rewet. So it depends how you use gouache. If you typically squeeze it into pans or a palette and then use them rewet, these would work fine. But they're not airtight, so they won't keep your paints wet. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

This is such a great tip, Kelcey-thanks for bringing these up! I actually bought them as soon as Poems About You released them, because they solved my dilemma perfectly! I highlighted them on my Instagram account but haven’t done a video here yet. Will have to do that soon! I love the plastic-free idea of the palette by itself, but I just wasn’t confident enough about color selection to ever fill it. The bioplastic custom pans are perfect until I figure it out. I’m so glad you mentioned it here for other folks!

Hi, A G! Which ones are you interested in? The Microns are not refillable. I do think refillable fineliners exist, but I haven’t tried them (but would love to hear from others about these). The brush pen I used Platinum Carbon Black cartridges in (I don’t know if they’re supposed to technically fit, but they do). The fountain pen I fill with waterproof fountain pen ink. Happy to do a specific video on what you’re interested in. Thanks for the question!

@@ampersandpaintspalettes9431 I was thinking mostly about the fountain pen, it looks perfect for what I want to add to my sendak but am unclear of how to refill! Maybe in a video you could show how to use the different pens when you do watercolor? Would be so helpful for a beginner like myself!

Great question! I wish I had enough pencils to give you more information about how many you could put in it and have it close comfortably, but I’ll give you my best guess! You can fit about two dozen pencils comfortably in each of the outside pockets. Inside I’d guess you could comfortably fit about fifty. So you could pack in about a hundred pencils according to those estimations. The only thing I’d say is that the outside pockets may be less secure, so it depends on how you carry and use it whether that would work for you. If it was me I’d probably put a little sketchbook in one of the outside pockets (the Peg & Awl ones fit perfectly) and then use the inside pockets for pencils (and then sharpeners/erasers could go in the zippered pouch). If your sketchbook doesn’t fit in the pocket, you can bundle one on with the leather strap (that’s what I do when I’m using a larger hardcover book). Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!

Hi Geslina! I tried this out for you, and it can work. The best place for a palette this size is one of the exterior large pockets (front or back). The palette sticks out about 1.5-1.75 inches. It can fit into the interior large pocket, but then the flap doesn't fold down all the way. It can still work, but it's a bit awkward. The smaller metal palettes are a better fit for the inside (the 12-18 half pan ones), but the larger ones can work! Thanks for watching! Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

@@ampersandpaintspalettes9431 thanks so much! I think I’d rather get the smaller size palette, as you say. It would bug me if it was sticking out. These rolls are a little pricey, but they look sturdy and well made, and I love that you can fit so much into them, including a smaller size watercolor journal in the outside pockets. I wouldn’t have to carry anything extra, except maybe a bottle of water. Again, thanks for checking the palette fit for me. I appreciate it,

Thank you, Peg and Awl team! I cherish my Sendak!

They are both lovely. I think it depends on your own preferences. The wells in the Peg & Awl palette are larger, so you may prefer that one if you use larger brushes (maybe larger than a 6?) and don't mix colors very often (or don't mind using a separate mixing surface). Being larger, the wells hold more paint than the Charlie, so that may also be a factor for you. The big plus of the Charlie is that it has mixing surfaces in the palette. So I would say either one depending on brush size, mixing preferences, and how many/what size wells you want. I'd love to hear what you decide!

@@ampersandpaintspalettes9431 After much thinking, I've decided to get the P&A one with my most favorite quote engraved on it. As much as I adore the looks of the Charlie palette (and I still may get one someday), the ultimate deciding factor was to support a US-based maker and since I'm buying a Sendak for my birthday, I thought I'd indulge in the palette that fits it perfectly.

@@jmhlongtin I'd love to know what you think of the palette - and thank you!

Thanks, Deb! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

I’m so glad it was helpful!

Hi Lisa, I hate that the video didn’t present the paints as appealing to you. Compared with professional artist paints, the paints are just as vibrant (going off about the dozen colors I have). Of course it depends on the nature of each color and pigment. Anong offers many vibrant primaries that are great for mixing. My most recent Team Beam package included a dot card with some very vibrant/primary blues (she really spoils Team Beam with extra goodies!). Most of my paints, handmade or otherwise, require a moment to activate to their fullest vibrancy. These paints do not seem to take more time than others I’ve used. They don’t require scrubbing either, just a brief moment to rewet. The non-plastic packaging is part of the appeal to me, but of course that’s also a matter of preference. I’ve only used the paints in a studio setting, but your comment prompted me to check to see if the wrapped paints would fit into a typical metal watercolor case. They fit snuggly and perfectly! I didn’t even think to try that before, but now I’m excited to have an option if I want to take them out for plein air painting. In terms of price, they are more expensive than commercially produced paints, but are very competitive/comparable to the price of other handmade paints. For me personally, the way Anong creates her paints is worth the extra cost. Thanks for watching the video!

Not all the paints are round. You can clearly see two of them are square shaped. And without the wrapping around them they CAN fit in a palette box uses pans. I’m guessing you didn’t bother visiting the site in order to better understand the story behind the paints creation and creator....it’s also about supporting a small business run by a woman, instead of paint made in a factory. But maybe that’s not your thing.

I wondered about that too. The ones featured in the video are both treated with oil to protect the wood. I haven’t had any issues, but I’ll update if I do!

@@ampersandpaintspalettes9431 yes, please do!

I've been making paints for my Iris and I've filled some wells numerous times and it is all holding up beautifully. We use maple which is a hardwood. I've been using mine steadily for nearly 1.5 years!

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Thanks, Molly! I’m just starting out with videos, and I’m so glad you enjoy them!

Ampersand Paints & Palettes You're very professional and your audio/video quality is good! You seem experienced, if I hadn't known you were just starting ☺️

I’m so excited for you to get your mini! It’s definitely on my wish list. What colors did you go with?

@@ampersandpaintspalettes9431 Picking out the color was the hardest part! I was close to getting the All Black version, but opted for the Truffle color in the end. I love it.

@@holliesterr The Truffle color is so great. I love it too. I totally agree about the difficulty of picking out a color! The All Black Sendaks are so slick looking, and I was also tempted by the Moss. Decisions, decisions!

Aren't they!? The paints themselves are beautiful, and the palette makes the subscription so special. I love how Anong creates her paints and supplies. They're wonderful.

They are, aren't they!? I splurged and got them for myself for Christmas. I do not regret it!

I have both naturale sets and love them.. I just ordered the classic set in February..Another great paint maker is Earth Mineral Arts on Etsy by Margot Guerella from New Mexico. She has been making mineral paints for years and they r lovely. I subbed your channel. Welcome to watercolors..keep making videos..and btw nobody has reviewed the Naturale set besides you..nice job.

@@KatheeRN Thanks so much for subscribing! I'd love to hear how you like the classic set. I follow Earth Mineral Arts, but don't have any of her paints. Her posts are gorgeous! I really appreciate your kind words. I was a little nervous starting to make videos, as I still very much feel like a beginner. But perfection never comes, so might as well just start, right?

I love the Classic set. Warm & cool primaries.. makes a good travel palette as U can mix alot of colors. Looking forward to your next video.

@@KatheeRN So great to know; thanks for following up! The classic set is definitely on my list.