Thanks for sharing useful information. With this video I see the difference b/w the two types of ink and that helps me to decide which to choose depending on the purpose.
Uggghh!!!!! I’m torn... I love the super bright of the Radiant but the lightfast of Hydrus! You’re one of my favorites on Skillshare! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
I also personally prefer Radiant. If you spray you art with several coats of Golden brand spray Varnish (UV resistant) it will last just fine. I have paintings hanging over 10 years old that havent faded or discolored at all.
@@hodlzombie Thank you for this comment! I also thought the radiant isn't just more vibrant but layers much better than the Hydrus. Was thinking of if I could seal with something so will try your recommendation!
This was a great comparison, and I appreciate that you have tried out both paints for a while before reviewing them. I was torn on which one to buy and this review helped me decide. Cheers!
I love using the hydrus for layering on top of the Radiance.... especially white hydrus brush strokes over a colour.... so pretty! Thanks so much for the video. Just what I was looking for :O)
That sounds like a great technique, I need to try that! Thanks for sharing it. Tag me on Instagram @artbysandramejia if you can, I’d love to see how that technique looks.
Sorry for the very late reply. If I wash them immediately after using them, they haven’t stained mine. If you leave the paint sitting there for days, it might.
This was quite useful the ph Martin company unfortunately doesn’t provide people with enough information to help make an informed decision. But this really helped me a lot thanks
Thank you for this video comparison. I’ve been contemplating which on to get between these two and this video helped with my final decision. My question for you is actually about the wooden box container where you store all of your watercolours at the start of the video. I’ve been looking for a good storage container for my Dr. PH Martins and I quite like the one shown in your video. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you purchase it?
They do seem more matte and opaque if you use them too thick, but I find that if I use them very watery they dry like watercolor. That said, the Radiants do dry extra luminous and they are very transparent even when using many layers and non watered down paint. They are the dream! If only you could use them for original paintings that could be displayed! But some of the colors (especially the pinks fade too fast).
Could you help me? I have the full set of Dr. Martins Hydrus. I am finding them impossible to run through an airbrush without getting tip dry. How can I mitigate this issue?
Hi Leslie, I have never used an airbrush in my life but diluting the paint with distilled water might help. I also find that the RADIANTS are way thinner than the HYDRUS, but also the colours are very fugitive. Make sure you shake the HYDRUS really well too because they tend to settle. Sorry that I can’t be of more help.
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Your descriptions were better than even the Dr.Ph. Martin's website and my local art supplier.
Aww that’s so nice of you to say!
Thanks for sharing useful information. With this video I see the difference b/w the two types of ink and that helps me to decide which to choose depending on the purpose.
Uggghh!!!!! I’m torn... I love the super bright of the Radiant but the lightfast of Hydrus! You’re one of my favorites on Skillshare! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Paint made with dyes are always more vibrant but that vibrance is short lived as they are fugitive.
I also personally prefer Radiant. If you spray you art with several coats of Golden brand spray Varnish (UV resistant) it will last just fine. I have paintings hanging over 10 years old that havent faded or discolored at all.
@@hodlzombie Thank you for this comment! I also thought the radiant isn't just more vibrant but layers much better than the Hydrus. Was thinking of if I could seal with something so will try your recommendation!
@@jiminycricket6428 No problem, I do 5 to 8 coats depending on the piece letting it dry 20 minutes between each coat
Thanks for the video, I was trying to figure out the difference between the two!
This was a great comparison, and I appreciate that you have tried out both paints for a while before reviewing them. I was torn on which one to buy and this review helped me decide. Cheers!
I hope you’re happy with your choice!
I’ve been really curious about these!
They're still one of my favorite watercolors.
such a great video - thank you for this! the radiants are so beautiful
So glad you liked the video. I know! They’re gorgeous!
Incredibly helpful thank you.
Great video, the comparisons were clearly explained. Thank you.
I’m glad they were clear. I just couldn’t find a great comparison so I had to make one.
Thanks!
I love using the hydrus for layering on top of the Radiance.... especially white hydrus brush strokes over a colour.... so pretty! Thanks so much for the video. Just what I was looking for :O)
That sounds like a great technique, I need to try that! Thanks for sharing it. Tag me on Instagram @artbysandramejia if you can, I’d love to see how that technique looks.
Very helpful, thank you!! ✨
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for this excellent demo. I use porcelain mixing palettes; do these stain them? Or does it wash off completely like normal watercolor painting?
Sorry for the very late reply. If I wash them immediately after using them, they haven’t stained mine. If you leave the paint sitting there for days, it might.
This was quite useful the ph Martin company unfortunately doesn’t provide people with enough information to help make an informed decision. But this really helped me a lot thanks
I'm glad it was helpful! I also couldn't find much information on their website so I decided to share this.
Thank you for this video comparison. I’ve been contemplating which on to get between these two and this video helped with my final decision. My question for you is actually about the wooden box container where you store all of your watercolours at the start of the video. I’ve been looking for a good storage container for my Dr. PH Martins and I quite like the one shown in your video. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you purchase it?
OMG a year has passed since your question! Im very sorry. Here it goes anyway: it’s a cutlery container from Dollarama (the dollar store in Canada).
I found the Hydrus to dry chalky and flat, almost like a gouache. Do the Radiants dry more luminous, more like a high quality watercolor?
They do seem more matte and opaque if you use them too thick, but I find that if I use them very watery they dry like watercolor. That said, the Radiants do dry extra luminous and they are very transparent even when using many layers and non watered down paint. They are the dream! If only you could use them for original paintings that could be displayed! But some of the colors (especially the pinks fade too fast).
@@ArtBySandraMejia Thanks so much
Could you help me? I have the full set of Dr. Martins Hydrus. I am finding them impossible to run through an airbrush without getting tip dry. How can I mitigate this issue?
Hi Leslie, I have never used an airbrush in my life but diluting the paint with distilled water might help. I also find that the RADIANTS are way thinner than the HYDRUS, but also the colours are very fugitive. Make sure you shake the HYDRUS really well too because they tend to settle. Sorry that I can’t be of more help.