Thank you for demonstrating the potential of this set of paints. As far as turquoises, my favorite is Dan Smith's Cobalt Teal, gorgeous! Your painting demo was wonderful.
I loved this! Thanks for doing a painting and using your new soft and hard pastels. The watercolour set is interesting because of the pure PB16 and PG 26....two of my favourites. And I did see some granulation in the painting, so it does seem after the paints were wetted for a while they behaved more normally.
Thanks! Yes, I liked those being in the set! Yes, there was some granulation, but definitely not as much as other brands versions of the same pigments.
I have that sparkle paper and I use it predominantly for little projects that I turn into greeting cards. I like to leave the background white or very subtle so that the glitter can shine through. I find it fun for painting flowers or having the bit of sparkle for Christmas cards. It’s nice enough to paint on but I wouldn’t bother painting anything “serious” on it. I would classify it as “nice novelty” paper. I enjoy it for the purposes I bought it for.
Gorgeous painting!! I’ve often wondered about the sparkle watercolour paper. I’ve seen other people review it and I don’t get the appeal. Always nice to have some extra paper though that you don’t feel too precious about!
At first I really liked the watercolor layer. Then when you added the soft pastels, I was like, eeehh I'm not so sure. After you started adding touches with the harder pastels, the painting really came around. Kinda feels like an oil painting. It turned out beautifully. Keep up the wonderful work!
Haha!! I think I like quite a bit of contrast in my pictures, but I don't feel skilled enough to achieve it with watercolours, plus I just enjoy messing around with other mediums! Thank you!
Wow!! I have the very first Paul Rubens 24 colour palette, but it's nothing like this one- the colours and pigments almost exactly mirror my Schmincke Horadam 24 palette. I think the only differences were the dioxazine violet rather than manganese violet, and quinacridone maroon instead of magenta. I'm excited to try these out as a more affordable way to replace the Schmincke colours I love. 😊
It looks a nice palette and loved what you did with it. Helen, a question - a few weeks ago you did a sketch at a church where I believe you said an ancestor was buried - can you remind me where it was? I am on holiday in Cornwall in 3 weeks time and would very much like to sketch there!
Helen, First, thanks for doing a review on these paints. Ive been wondering what water colour paint sets are the better quality. What do you prefer? Im in New Zealand and we have Pueblo, schwinke and windsor and Newton. Be great to have your personal experience. Thanks, Jo.😊
Hi Jo, I haven't heard of the Pueblo paints, so don't know about them, but Schmincke and Winsor and Newton Professional (as opposed to Cotmans) are both good. I have paints from both those brands.
Strange burnt umber, kinda green. Love the beach picture. Do you get seals lying on the rocks? I don’t understand the point of sparkly paper either if it’s that subtle. If it was super sparkly it’d be nice for illustration. I’ve ordered a goldline watercolour sketchbook to play with because I was being too preacious with my paper.
Yes, it is a bit strange - I did use it though. We don't get seals lying on our local beach (the odd one or two bobbing around in the cove), but there are quite a lot a few miles down the coast. I've not heard of Goldline before - I'll check them out!
Update on the goldline - it’s ok but not amazing. It has this annoying quirk where the paper is smooth on one side and textured on the other which is ok BUT it’s not consistent! Some pages the front is smooth, others it’s the back.
Hi Helen , lovely video , please don't apologise for it being a little longer , I've got all day !! Are these paints pricey compared to other similar paints ? and as you mentioned , can't see that the sparkle is adding anything . As ever , thank you , Helen , Mike in Exeter xx
Hi Mike, thank you!! This set is about £50 on Amazon at the moment, so cheaper than other good companies' 24 sets. I honestly couldn't tell much difference when using them (not that I'm an expert watercolourist, and I don't use many glazes etc) so personally it would come down to the reliability of the Lightfast ratings.
@@helencryer Thank you Helen , reading other comments I noted that the sparkle paper was being used on greetings cards and I missed that one but must agree it would be lovely . The joy of having an arty family to learn from . Mike in Exeter xx
I like my Daniel Smith paints, but that tin is pretty awesome ! I'm not a fan of "marketing names" like Oriental Green." For my usual subjects, this is too many yellows, perylene green is unforgivably missing, I'd have much preferred Indanthrone (pb60) than that indigo mix, and a payne's grey rather than black. I know Winsor Newton puts black in their palettes, but I feel like black or white in a palette just says "student level choices." And why on earth do they have BOTH orussian blue (pb27) and phthalo blue? Any new palette is fun to play with, but some of their color choices here are rather odd IMO.
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Thank you for demonstrating the potential of this set of paints. As far as turquoises, my favorite is Dan Smith's Cobalt Teal, gorgeous! Your painting demo was wonderful.
Thanks! I've not tried Daniel Smith's version, but I definitely have a few Cobalt Teals - gorgeous!
you don't need to apologize for a long video as it is more pleasure for us . great review . thank you .
That's very kind - thanks!
Hooray for colour mixing and not just endless swatching…SO much more helpful. The comparisons to other brands was equally compelling. Thank you ! 🇨🇦
I'm really glad - thanks!
Beautiful set of paints, and I love the painting you made at the end.
Thanks!
😊 lovely painting. The rocks are so pretty.
Thank you!
Beautiful paints, now on my radar. Gorgeous painting! xx
Love your painting. Thank you for the demo.
Thank you!
I loved this! Thanks for doing a painting and using your new soft and hard pastels. The watercolour set is interesting because of the pure PB16 and PG 26....two of my favourites. And I did see some granulation in the painting, so it does seem after the paints were wetted for a while they behaved more normally.
Thanks! Yes, I liked those being in the set!
Yes, there was some granulation, but definitely not as much as other brands versions of the same pigments.
I have that sparkle paper and I use it predominantly for little projects that I turn into greeting cards. I like to leave the background white or very subtle so that the glitter can shine through. I find it fun for painting flowers or having the bit of sparkle for Christmas cards. It’s nice enough to paint on but I wouldn’t bother painting anything “serious” on it. I would classify it as “nice novelty” paper. I enjoy it for the purposes I bought it for.
I think that's a good idea for cards, because you tend to handle them and move them around a bit, so you're more likely to see it!
I really enjoyed watching your painting come to life.
Thanks!
These colors are beautiful 😍
Wow! I love the mixed media - super inspiring
Thanks!
I loved the painting and the colors. It was great to see the nupastel and sennelier pastels used too! Thanks for sharing. ❤
Thanks!
Gorgeous painting!!
I’ve often wondered about the sparkle watercolour paper. I’ve seen other people review it and I don’t get the appeal. Always nice to have some extra paper though that you don’t feel too precious about!
Thanks! I've not seen it reviewed before - I might take a look as I'm curious what others make of it.
Beautiful work!
At first I really liked the watercolor layer. Then when you added the soft pastels, I was like, eeehh I'm not so sure. After you started adding touches with the harder pastels, the painting really came around. Kinda feels like an oil painting. It turned out beautifully. Keep up the wonderful work!
Haha!! I think I like quite a bit of contrast in my pictures, but I don't feel skilled enough to achieve it with watercolours, plus I just enjoy messing around with other mediums! Thank you!
@@helencryer I love to watch you paint. It's like walking on a new hiking trail. You never know what to expect around the next bend.
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Yay! yay! Yay! Thanks
These look gorgeous ☺☺
Wow!! I have the very first Paul Rubens 24 colour palette, but it's nothing like this one- the colours and pigments almost exactly mirror my Schmincke Horadam 24 palette. I think the only differences were the dioxazine violet rather than manganese violet, and quinacridone maroon instead of magenta. I'm excited to try these out as a more affordable way to replace the Schmincke colours I love. 😊
Oh, that's really interesting, thanks! I'm not that familiar with Schmincke's watercolours really, except their supergranulating ones.
It looks a nice palette and loved what you did with it. Helen, a question - a few weeks ago you did a sketch at a church where I believe you said an ancestor was buried - can you remind me where it was? I am on holiday in Cornwall in 3 weeks time and would very much like to sketch there!
Thanks! Yes, it was the St. Just in Roseland church cemetery. I hope the weather is kind to you!!
Helen,
First, thanks for doing a review on these paints.
Ive been wondering what water colour paint sets are the better quality.
What do you prefer?
Im in New Zealand and we have Pueblo, schwinke and windsor and Newton.
Be great to have your personal experience.
Thanks, Jo.😊
Hi Jo, I haven't heard of the Pueblo paints, so don't know about them, but Schmincke and Winsor and Newton Professional (as opposed to Cotmans) are both good. I have paints from both those brands.
Strange burnt umber, kinda green. Love the beach picture. Do you get seals lying on the rocks?
I don’t understand the point of sparkly paper either if it’s that subtle. If it was super sparkly it’d be nice for illustration.
I’ve ordered a goldline watercolour sketchbook to play with because I was being too preacious with my paper.
Yes, it is a bit strange - I did use it though.
We don't get seals lying on our local beach (the odd one or two bobbing around in the cove), but there are quite a lot a few miles down the coast.
I've not heard of Goldline before - I'll check them out!
@@helencryer it’s clairefontaine goldline. I haven’t used it before
Update on the goldline - it’s ok but not amazing. It has this annoying quirk where the paper is smooth on one side and textured on the other which is ok BUT it’s not consistent! Some pages the front is smooth, others it’s the back.
Hi Helen , lovely video , please don't apologise for it being a little longer , I've got all day !! Are these paints pricey compared to other similar paints ? and as you mentioned , can't see that the sparkle is adding anything . As ever , thank you , Helen , Mike in Exeter xx
Hi Mike, thank you!!
This set is about £50 on Amazon at the moment, so cheaper than other good companies' 24 sets. I honestly couldn't tell much difference when using them (not that I'm an expert watercolourist, and I don't use many glazes etc) so personally it would come down to the reliability of the Lightfast ratings.
@@helencryer Thank you Helen , reading other comments I noted that the sparkle paper was being used on greetings cards and I missed that one but must agree it would be lovely . The joy of having an arty family to learn from . Mike in Exeter xx
I like my Daniel Smith paints, but that tin is pretty awesome ! I'm not a fan of "marketing names" like Oriental Green." For my usual subjects, this is too many yellows, perylene green is unforgivably missing, I'd have much preferred Indanthrone (pb60) than that indigo mix, and a payne's grey rather than black. I know Winsor Newton puts black in their palettes, but I feel like black or white in a palette just says "student level choices." And why on earth do they have BOTH orussian blue (pb27) and phthalo blue? Any new palette is fun to play with, but some of their color choices here are rather odd IMO.
I do agree! I did like this palette, but given free reign on a choice of 24, mine would look quite different!
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Beautiful paints, now on my radar. Gorgeous painting! xx