Hey guys! I wanted to share a fantastic deal from Jackson's! It was the Black Friday special and now $47! Schmincke Horadam Watercolour Paint Metal Set 12 Half Pans Jackson's Edition www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-paint-metal-set-12-half-pans-jackson-s-edition?___store=jacksonsart_us&acc=fe131d7f5a6b38b23cc967316c13dae2
Oh, my sweet friend Aya! Haha, I'm happy you love your art supplies as much as I do! Happy people make the world a better place! 💗 I'm so happy to have a friend to enable me, as welll! I hope lots of people go watch your channel, and they will all love you as much as I do! 🤗💗
Ooh Stephanie you made me laugh so hard!! I did the same thing out trying to plain air painting! Absolutely ran away, why do people think it's okay to be soo close to me, just because I am painting!!😄thank you for sharing this sale too!! Happy Birthday, have fun with all your goodies!!
Thanks, Jackie! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one! I think they are mostly curious! I had that happen on a plane once too. I just get so embarrassed and bolt. Lol Thank you!! I'm really enjoying them! 💗
Yes. Definitely would appreciate a swatching video of A. Gallo. I completely understand because I had to set up a temporary place with folding tables because I had to have access to at least my watercolors during this long renovation! I even had a friend of 40 years laugh at my joy and excitement when I was sharing “my treasures”. She agreed. We all need that “something “ that can easily bring us joy and uplift us. She doesn’t paint, sew or craft but she finds the same thing when decorating her home for each holiday. Like me, she has very nice items from Europe as well as the inexpensive ones from Dollar Stores and everything in between. She just goes from Christmas to Valentines to Easter, etc. Her house is around 5,000 sq Ft. and every room is done and she even does her fireplace and doors. Her items range from 40+ years ago to brand new each year. It’s not my “thing” but she can feel better by redoing an arrangement or just looking at certain places. I’m just grateful we have found that special area bringing us joy and it does impact those around us. My opinion. Worth every dollar!!! We can get happy very quickly and there’s no better gift for our families. “When momma is happy everyone is happy but if she isn’t no one else is either “. Thank you again
Thanks so much for the request, Nancy! How have you been?!? I hope the house remodeling hasn't been too bad! You were very smart keeping access to your watercolors to keep your sanity, I hope! Yes, my friends think I'm crazy to have so many art supplies. Haha, I think they are crazy owning hundreds of shoes. So, it's ok we all like different things! That is so great you have had a friend for that long! It is very special that you can both appreciate and support each others passions. Yes, I'm very grateful I found my thing!! It took me long enough...and with our youngest 17 now, and rarely needing me anymore...I'm glad I found my thing! Absolutely!! I'm also fortunate many of my art supplies are from gift cards from my family! Thank you, my friend! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 hey Stephanie! Did you see my email address?? I’ve put together some samples of MGraham for you but don’t know where to send. If you will email me your address I will get them in the mail. Slow progress but I was very ill Dec. and Jan. so I am just now getting back into the house and remodeling. Did I mention we are trying to get the yard fixed up also….lol Yeah! Just got all 5 trees trimmed and they hadn’t been in decades!!! Four pecan and a white ash that I literally ran into a branch each time I went out the back yard. God is good!! Thank you for responding!! You definitely found your niche in the Knick of time! It’s going to hard when your baby goes to college…. I couldn’t have children but I have had so many friends who didn’t have anything else. Good news!! You WILL be okay and it won’t last as long as you believe it will in the beginning. Hang in there. Again, it’s always uplifting when you share all the goodies you found… Blessings, Nancy Rolfe
Hey Nancy! I'm sorry, I didn't see your email. I don't always see follow up comments. But I do my best, but RUclips doesn't show me follow up comments. No rush at all! Haha, that sounds amazing but I have no shortage of supplies to try..so please don't rush at all. I didn't remember about your getting the yard fixed up, too. What a, exciting, beautiful mess you must have everywhere! I hope it is not too overwhelming and I'm sure it will be worth all the noise, etc. Yes, God is so good! Yes, I'm so very thankful I found art supplies, and art friends at this time. I was late, but the timing was perfect I think. It has been much harder than I anticipated, but like you said...I will be ok, and I have plenty to do to keep me busy! Thanks for the sweet note! I always love reading your posts. Take care my dear friend! 💗
Hey, Stephanie! I didn’t get ur email with address to send the M Graham’s. I’m sure I missed it….lol. I don’t check it every day. I was sick of it when I retired…..lol. I will start until I see one from you…. I completely understand if you don’t feel comfortable sending it to a stranger! I can send it to a business (I used to have some items sent to mine) if that’s better for you. I’ve got them packed up and ready to send and can’t wait to see what you think…. Nancy
Hey, Nancy! That is so sweet of you!! I'm sorry I missed where ever you put your email address. I think it's safer for you to email me. If you go to the about me section of my RUclips channel, you will see my email. It says for business inquiries, but I think it is the best way. There are some people that scam nice people, so I would rather you not type your email out.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 😄😄Mine is the ninth (February is the best month especially when you know what the word February means!!!🤣🤣🤣) Hope all your B Day wishes come true!
Aaah so many lovely supplies congrats it looks you will have so much fun 😍 I would Love to see a swatch video of the paints you got espacially that you enjoy it so much ☺️💖
Thank you!! I'm enjoying them all so much. I should have the swatching video of most of the paints this week. I will share the paint sets in separate videos when I get a chance. Thank you! 💗
Oh, that's amazing Jessica!! That is a dream palette, for sure! I hope you love it!! Thanks for the request. I will share a video swatching the A Gallo dot card soon. 💗
Thank you!! Thanks my sweet friend, I'm trying to like it. I'm not sure I need a fancy pochade...I may not be that fancy out in the real world. ;D Thanks again for recommending the Lamy ink I shared! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1I’d actually just inked up my new Pilot Vanishing Point with Amazonite and I am loving the combo! I know you’ll enjoy the hue and shading!!❤❤
@@TheGypsyChic1 I'm obsessed! I loved it so much I ordered a Decimo, too! Once that gets here I'm going to film an updated fountain pen collection video because it looks so different now than it did a year ago!
That is awesome! I only have the Decimo, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts on both!! I'm trying to curate my pen collection and bring my collection down. So, I can't wait to see your new collection video! ;D
Nice haul! Blackwings are by far my favorite pencil to sketch with. You can get a whole shade range with just 1 pencil, the Japanese lead is superb. I prefer the balanced lead. Happy belated and enjoy!!
Thank you!! Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try these. I hope to find a set where I can try one of each pencil so I can try them all eventually. Thank you so much! 💗
Dear Stephanie I’ve missed you❤! Happy Belated Birthday 🎂🎊🎉! I can’t help myself I’ll probably post more comments as I watch the video 🥳. Enjoy your supplies!
Aw, thanks so much Shadow! Yes, I was sick and I've had computer problems, and my iPad died. ;( Post all the comments you ever want, I love reading them! Thank you, I'm enjoying them so much!! 💗
Haha, yes I've had several people say the didn't see I had a video out. I don't post videos often enough, so RUclips doesn't promote my videos. RUclips promotes videos of the people who make at least 2 videos a week, etc. But, that's ok...that also means my real art friends see them! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 you’re welcome! I hope you’re fully recovered and you have functioning electronics. How annoying that the YT algorithms push videos from content creators who make two or more videos per week. I didn’t know that. If you made short videos would that help you? ❤️
@@shadowguard3578 Thank you! No, but I'm doing my best. I won't be able to make pretty thumb nails for awhile. Lol That's ok, I'm mostly here for the art friends, the other extra stuff is nice but not everything to me. Just letting you know, so you will know how much I appreciate your comments. That's a great idea, my daughter suggested that too. When I see them, I kind of view them as a cash grab? I don't want people to think I'm only here to make money etc. So, maybe I will ask how people feel about those in a future video. Thanks so much for trying to help!! 💗
One more comment on the awkwardness of being watched: if you’ve ever seen the UK show, “Portrait Artist of the Year” (its’s available on YT) the selected competing artists are kind of under a microscope while they work….from the judges, from the public in the room, sometimes from the subjects taking a peek before they’re done. But I guess if any of the artists don’t like to be watched while working, they realized that if they want to compete in this show, it’s “deal with it” or don’t bother. Its sister show, “Landscape Artist of the Year” my fave of the two, is also available on YT. They go to some of the most beautiful and interesting locations in the UK to paint. I highly recommend both shows. I’ve learned a lot, in general, just from watching these talented artist’s paint and the judges comments on what, at least to them, makes a winning painting.
Thanks Nancy! Comment all you would like. I have my channel because I love discussing art things, pros vs cons, etc. So I love when you contribute! Thank you, I will be sure to check that out! I felt the same watching a few artists at Disney doing chalk art, and loved seeing their set ups, etc. I was super curious what supplies they used and there set up! Yes, I think everyone is different and some people enjoy being watched and knowing the joy they bring others. Sometimes I can paint on camera, when a company sends me a product etc. I feel joy bringing an affordable option to help others hopefully, as well as helping the company (most of the time, if I feel they are honest). But, sometimes it brings art block trying to think of what to paint and still be helpful. In person, I'm just still shy, and even on camera I think I just overthink everything. Haha, my most fun art is often with cheap supplies on my couch, because I'm just playing! But, hopefully one day I will love making art on camera or in person...and I won't hate editing and voice overs as much as I currently do. 💗
Thanks for sharing, Renee! I am loving the Pablos, as well. You are so welcome. I love so many brands, it's like choosing a favorite child. Schmincke has always been one of my favorites too!
Thanks, Nancy! Yes, I feel the exact same way! I think it plays with my head at times and can take away fun experience with art. I keep hoping one day I will get passed that...but I haven't found the solution just yet. I think it's just important to do what brings you joy.
If I'd have known your haul was that big, I would have taken notes to remember what all you bought, lol! I know you will thoroughly enjoy all of your new art supplies, they're gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you create with your new supplies. Happy Belated Birthday Stephanie! 🥰🎂
Haha, yeah between Black Friday sales, Christmas and my birthday I got a little carried away. I'm investing in my future happiness!! ;D You never need to take notes, I do my best to put everything in the description box, for quick reference etc. Yes, I'm loving everything so far!! Thank you!! Thanks so much my sweet friend! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I love watching your haul videos. I get to see if what you bought, is something that I really want, or if it's something I can wait a while on. A lot of times it's "Add to cart" but I still haven't bitten the bullet on those Holbein watercolors in the pallette set yet. Those make my credit card quiver with fear, lol!
Thank you!! I'm it really helps me to know you are using my haul videos as I hoped people would. It makes me so sad to know, they make some people jealous. That was never my intention. I add stuff to my cart all the time, but I'm trying to be much more intentional before I checkout lately! My credit card rewards are my most fun way to splurge with no fear! ;D Btw, I found a Holbein dot card at ArtMiranda, I think is the shop. You might try that first, as unless you find the Holbein set for the price I did! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I don't get mad about people having more stuff than I do. That's just an inevitable part of life that people need to accept; someone, somewhere, always has more. After I got a divorce a long time ago, I had to start all over on my own. I went to yard sales, garage sales, the Dollar Store, K-Mart, Walmart, anywhere I could get a bargain at. I swore when I got to where I didn't have to get the cheapest, or the middle of the road products, I was going to buy what I wanted, when I wanted it, providing my bills were paid, and that's what I've done. I like art supplies and that's my happy splurge to myself. I could have a lot worse vices than buying art supplies, lol! Thanks for the Holbein dot card info, I'll check that out!
Ha, I grew up thinking that...and thought the same! Now, I sell things I no longer love mostly or use credit card rewards, etc to splurge. YES, I have friends that have 100 shoes, etc. We all have out thing! ;D
Thank you!! Great idea!! I've taken some photos, so I can try to use those. My photos don't seem to do justice with sunsets, but they might work for Disney photos. 💗
Thank you!! Yes, it was Black Friday, Christmas and my Birthday so several months...I'm all set for a very long time! Thank you!! I hope I enjoy using it! 💗
Thank you! I might have to watch some RUclips videos to see what I'm missing. So far out of all of these supplies, it's the one I think I should have waited on. I guess I'm one who just enjoys new colors more than fancy equipment maybe?!? So, I would recommend watching lots of reviews first to see if it will be worth it to you! 💗
Comment #2 😅 I would love to see a swatch of your A. Gallo dot card. 2022 was quite a year for me for A. Gallo purchases so this year I’m waiting until November/December to make a purchase from A. Gallo. I love watercolor blocks. My first block was Baohong Academy 100% cotton paper. Now I prefer not to tape down loose sheets. So I recently acquired a Windsor & Newton 100% cotton watercolor block and St Cuthberts Mill Millford 100% watercolor block. I haven’t tried the W&N block or the Millford block yet. I need to use up some loose sheets first. 😊
Thanks, Shadow! Thanks for the request! Yes, I hope you are enjoying your A gallo palette! I think I'm waiting with you, or at least for a sale. I'm going to just have a wish list for now and enjoy what I have. I love all my 100% cotton watercolor blocks too, now that I have smaller blocks. The big one I had terrified me, lol. You will have to let me know if you think the W&N is better than the St. Cuthberts Mill. I love that paper, and it is the only paper that I may love as much as Arches so far. 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I am enjoying it, thank you, but I don’t use the A. Gallo palette exclusively. I rotate my palettes so each one gets some use. I will let you know how it goes when I try out my blocks. ❤️
@@shadowguard3578 I actually reach for my A Gallo the least..because it still seems too precious and I think my art isn't worthy yet etc. Bahaha, it's completely silly but it is true... which is why I will always warn people before buying. I do the same exact thing with all of my palettes, and love using them that way. Yes, please keep me posted. 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 you are worthy!!!! Your art is amazing! I reach for them even if my art isn’t always up to par because I am worthy LOL! I hope I don’t sound boastful but the paints are there to be used. I can’t wait until I have used them up then I can buy more! The paints are expensive but you deserve to use them. On a side note I find it hard to use my coloring pencils because when I sharpen them I see all the core that goes to waste. So I find watercolor paints are less wasteful and I don’t have a problem using them. Now I’m being silly since I buy from brands that offer open stock coloring pencils😆.
Aw, thank you Shadow!! I'm still working on that. I make sure I use everything at bit, or I sell it. The most expensive things are the hardest to use sometimes. It's completely silly, and I know that in my head...but that's why I love using budget supplies, where I play without worrying one bit. That is a great way to use them!! I'm afraid to use up my favorites. Yes, I think it is head games I learned growing up and I'm trying to re-teach myself. I have enough supplies to last a lifetime, so realistically I will never run out! LOL 💗
Hi Stephanie, hope you had a wonderful birthday. I got very excited when I saw your video pop up. Thanks for sharing another great haul. I recently got some A.Gallo paints and Caran D’Ache museum pencils to add to my “collection” as a special treat. I look forward to seeing the swatches and what magic you create with your supplies.😊
Thank you so much!! Aw, that makes my day thank you! Oh, don't you love them so much...they are both a wonderful treat to yourself and you will love them for years. I'm so incredibly happy for you!!! Baha, well I've swatched them and they are beautiful. Hopefully they will help my lack of mojo and spark some magic! 💗
I learned recently that watercolour paper can go bad and the sizing on it goes bad, you don't get vibrant colours on it. I tried some Saunders Waterford blocks that were bad. The pieces looked awful! So use up what you have before buying more 😊😊😊 33:57 😊😊😊
I bought the entire Holbein 5 ml tube set and paid around $400. If you goggle Holbein 109 watercolor tube set someone offers it for $200. I am tempted to get another set for backup but I don’t have the money right now
Oh, wow...what I beautiful collection that must be!! Haha, I can't be tempted for awhile either! I understand that temptation though. I purchased a few second sets of my favorites, during 2020-21. Only when there were really good sales, like you found. I purchased a backup Lightfast wooden box set of 100, when it was on sale for $180. Seeing the prices skyrocket for so many things makes it seem like an investment in my future happiness! I think your beautiful Holbein full set will make you happy for many years to come! 💗
I just purchased a 12 color set of the ColourSoft that was on sale at my local art supply store. Because of of the ColourSoft’s softness, I thought it would be fun to do a side by side comparison to Prismacolor,, much beloved and renowned for its softness. I used a pre-printed flower design coloring piece printed on “watercolor paper”postcards. On one flower I used ColourSoft and on the other flower, I used similar colors of Prismacolor. I can’t say it was a huge difference, but I think the pigment load of the Prismacolors were a bit better and that made it easier to get a good blend and burnishing. Then I found the ColourSoft to be more flaky & easily smearing than the Prismacolor. Now, knowing paper can be a notorious “make it or break it” factor in many situations, it could have been the paper (heavy but not 100% cotton) that hurt the ColourSoft performance. Nevertheless, IMHO, the Prismacolor outperformed the ColourSoft in my little test using the same paper as Prismacolor.
Thanks, Nancy! I really enjoyed reading your experience. I haven't tested them side by side yet. But, I find the Coloursoft a bit too crumbly for my liking. I have about 30 colors, that is probably all I will need. They have some nice violets, and I'm only curious if they offer a unique color. I much prefer the Lightfast, and Drawing lines from Derwent. So, I'm not likely to go testing all the pencils on different papers. But, I'm always curious to try a few of each pencils of the lines. The 100% cotton made the difference for me to like the Pablos, so I know exactly what you mean. Prismacolors are such great pencil for the money, with so many pretty colors. They are not my top choice, but I do love the buttery softness and I'm still happy I purchased the whole set years ago!
Lovely gifts for yourself! I picked up the same DS set of 3 colours to have backups of my favourite PO48 colours. My favourite travel brushes are the Escoda Prado line. They are a firmer brush and feel similar to Princeton Heritage or maybe Velvetouch (not as soft as Princeton Neptune or Aqua). I bought the set of 6, which includes a size 10, from Jackson’s when they had travel brushes on sale and I absolutely love them… I don’t feel the need to search for any other travel brushes. I am a big Princeton brush fan and they were my first travel brushes, while they are very nice, they are a bit softer than I like.
Thank you so much!! I think we have plenty of time, but I'm glad we have a backup just in case! Thank you, I will check out the Prado line. Yes, the Princeton line has been hit or miss for me as well. Thank you, the copper pencils are beautiful. I need to try the Pearl and Black matte. I think the Pearl will be my favorite, but I need to compare them to find out now. ;D
If you stick the gallo in fridge a bit i think the parchment paer would come off the dot easier...enjoyed video rewatched some of video found it interesting and informative...i liked the ink but lest be honest i like all the art haul..id like to see gallo and holbien dot swatch in a video....lol mikelle art mom✍🎨👩🎨💛🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thanks for the tip! I thought of it afterwards, and was too excited to wait. ;D Thank you! I will be sharing the A. Gallo dot card soon! I'm hoping to get the Holbein dot card with the entire line, and then I will swatch it, as well. 💗
The A Gallo paints are very special. I'm so glad you have them and love them! Thank you! Oh, I'm sorry I'm really not trying to make anyone jealous. I hope you found something to add to to wish least for a special day in your future! 💗
Hello!! They are great, I've been trying quite a few products from the Ukraine lately! Rosa Gallery and Sketchclub, Sketchmakers etc. Loving them all! 💗
You can still get PO48 quinacridone gold by Roman Szmal (I think it's still available on Jackson's). But the one you got is a hue, that's why it's a different formulation :)
Thank you! Yes, you can still get it for now, but it's being discontinued. I signed up to be notified when it is back in stock. I was excited when the new half pans came out and just added my favorite colors, without double checking the pigment info. My mistake...
last year i found these at walmart for $5 and in inside was a $5 off coupon so i might have opened the box before buying and got it for free. maybe 4 sets in different lessons
With the watercolours, you got that’s Caran D’Ache student one you can’t compare them to professional watercolour pencil brands they’re not made the same, or even in the same league. That’s like comparing Daniel Smith watercolours with Crayola and expecting the same outcome.
Yes, thank you! I realized and tried to warn others. I didn't expect them to be the same, but I think I was expecting more just because of the price. ;D
Hello, I'm just catching up on this video now. I live in Germany and the Prismalo watercolour pencils are really what you'd buy for kids here (& throughout mainland Europe) . When my kids were in school the smaller packs would be standard as school supplies or for regular coloured pencils it would be comparable to the faber-Castell red packs. The Supracolor watercolour pencils are meant to be the next step up in their watercolour pencil range. They're ok. But I wouldn't equate them to the faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer. The Albrecht Dürer's are significantly better. And then the Museum Aquarelle's I would say are the best. Enjoy all your lovely things though!
Hello! I agree 100% and I had not heard about them here in the USA. I want to love the Supracolors, but I reach for my Albrecht Durer and Museum Aquarelle's much more. Thank you!! I do love trying and comparing them, and it is helpful since I make reviews, as well as love using them all.💗
I loved seeing rosa products in this video, haven't heard foreigners talking about them. I hope they'll get more popular abroad, they are a very nice brand and comparatively cheap, on Ukrainian market at least
Thank you!! Yes, I've used them for over a year now and they are lovely to paint with. The price has gone up here, but they are still very afforable in the USA. It is so great to find a brand that is quality and affordable. I can't wait to try more of the Rosa Gallery products. 💗
Thanks for the suggestion, Dianne! I did not realize these were water soluble! I didn't see that on the listing at DickBlick. I love having the option of using them wet or dry. I just tried it and you are right! They are a larger version of the metallics in the Supracolor set, now I have two new colors. I haven't found any metallic pencils that work that great yet, to me. So, here is hoping I find a great way to utilize them! Thanks so much! ;D
You'll get used to people coming over and eventually you won't care. I paint plein air all the time and what I would say is not once has anyone ever come over and been rude or offensive. It's so much fun once you get comfortable
Yes, I tried M. Graham early in my watercolor obsession days. I found them to be nice, but for some reason I reach for my other sets more. Is that your favorite brand?
@@TheGypsyChic1 We will see! I’ve used Qor watercolors primarily for a while now, but I’m liking how the M Grahams rewet quickly and are a bit more traditional than Qor - easier to control the flow. My goal this year is to experiment with different brands :)
To me, trying different brands is so fun! But, a word of warning... we are all so different, and I believe everyone enjoys different brands. So not matter who tells you the "best brand" always only try one or two before you buy very many! I hope you have fun branching out to try different brands! ;D
Rosa Gallery is awful for glazing. It behaves like gouache. Its impossible to layer over to not disturb first layer. Pigment sits on paper and you need to be careful to not wet finished and dry painting. Thats very odd behaviour to call it watercolour. Its more like transparent gouache or other extraordinary category 😂
Hi Stephen! Sorry I didn't make it easier to understand. Caran D'ache changed their packaging to plain red metal tins. Each tin comes with stickers to peel and stick on the tin. I placed the sticker on the top of the Pablos tin. You can see it just before your time stamp. The same sticker set comes in the tins of the Pablo colored pencils, Neocolor I, Neocolor II, and Supracolor watercolor pencil. I've heard a few people mention they didn't know what the stickers were for, so I was trying to share what I do with them. If you have more then one tin ( I have four now), you essentially have extra stickers to put on the sides as well as the top of the tin. It makes it easier to tell which box you need when you store them. I hope that helps!
Hey guys! I wanted to share a fantastic deal from Jackson's! It was the Black Friday special and now $47! Schmincke Horadam Watercolour Paint Metal Set 12 Half Pans Jackson's Edition www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-paint-metal-set-12-half-pans-jackson-s-edition?___store=jacksonsart_us&acc=fe131d7f5a6b38b23cc967316c13dae2
Oh my dear Stephanie 😂😂 you enable me to get into art supplies in the first place ❤😂 love you too my sweet friend
Oh, my sweet friend Aya! Haha, I'm happy you love your art supplies as much as I do! Happy people make the world a better place! 💗 I'm so happy to have a friend to enable me, as welll! I hope lots of people go watch your channel, and they will all love you as much as I do! 🤗💗
Nice haul so excited for you to use them. Art supply addicts unite!😅
Thank you!! I am loving them all so far! Yes, welcome my friend!! ;D
I am been waiting for a post from you Stephanie - I am going to wait until tonight when I have the time to really enjoy this! X
Yay! Thank you so much, Helen!! I hope you are doing great! I hope you enjoy the video whenever you get time to watch. 💗
Wow I feel so satisfied watching this post but sad it's over! - oh well - I will enjoy the swatching post next!
Oh, thank you so much Helen! I hope you enjoy my upcoming videos, as well! Take care my dear friend! 💗
Ooh Stephanie you made me laugh so hard!! I did the same thing out trying to plain air painting! Absolutely ran away, why do people think it's okay to be soo close to me, just because I am painting!!😄thank you for sharing this sale too!! Happy Birthday, have fun with all your goodies!!
Thanks, Jackie! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one! I think they are mostly curious! I had that happen on a plane once too. I just get so embarrassed and bolt. Lol Thank you!! I'm really enjoying them! 💗
Yes. Definitely would appreciate a swatching video of A. Gallo. I completely understand because I had to set up a temporary place with folding tables because I had to have access to at least my watercolors during this long renovation!
I even had a friend of 40 years laugh at my joy and excitement when I was sharing “my treasures”. She agreed. We all need that “something “ that can easily bring us joy and uplift us.
She doesn’t paint, sew or craft but she finds the same thing when decorating her home for each holiday.
Like me, she has very nice items from Europe as well as the inexpensive ones from Dollar Stores and everything in between. She just goes from Christmas to Valentines to Easter, etc. Her house is around 5,000 sq Ft. and every room is done and she even does her fireplace and doors. Her items range from 40+ years ago to brand new each year. It’s not my “thing” but she can feel better by redoing an arrangement or just looking at certain places.
I’m just grateful we have found that special area bringing us joy and it does impact those around us.
My opinion. Worth every dollar!!! We can get happy very quickly and there’s no better gift for our families.
“When momma is happy everyone is happy but if she isn’t no one else is either “.
Thank you again
Thanks so much for the request, Nancy! How have you been?!? I hope the house remodeling hasn't been too bad! You were very smart keeping access to your watercolors to keep your sanity, I hope! Yes, my friends think I'm crazy to have so many art supplies. Haha, I think they are crazy owning hundreds of shoes. So, it's ok we all like different things! That is so great you have had a friend for that long! It is very special that you can both appreciate and support each others passions. Yes, I'm very grateful I found my thing!! It took me long enough...and with our youngest 17 now, and rarely needing me anymore...I'm glad I found my thing! Absolutely!! I'm also fortunate many of my art supplies are from gift cards from my family! Thank you, my friend! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 hey Stephanie! Did you see my email address?? I’ve put together some samples of MGraham for you but don’t know where to send. If you will email me your address I will get them in the mail.
Slow progress but I was very ill Dec. and Jan. so I am just now getting back into the house and remodeling. Did I mention we are trying to get the yard fixed up also….lol
Yeah! Just got all 5 trees trimmed and they hadn’t been in decades!!! Four pecan and a white ash that I literally ran into a branch each time I went out the back yard. God is good!!
Thank you for responding!!
You definitely found your niche in the Knick of time! It’s going to hard when your baby goes to college….
I couldn’t have children but I have had so many friends who didn’t have anything else.
Good news!! You WILL be okay and it won’t last as long as you believe it will in the beginning. Hang in there. Again, it’s always uplifting when you share all the goodies you found…
Blessings,
Nancy Rolfe
Hey Nancy! I'm sorry, I didn't see your email. I don't always see follow up comments. But I do my best, but RUclips doesn't show me follow up comments. No rush at all! Haha, that sounds amazing but I have no shortage of supplies to try..so please don't rush at all.
I didn't remember about your getting the yard fixed up, too. What a, exciting, beautiful mess you must have everywhere!
I hope it is not too overwhelming and I'm sure it will be worth all the noise, etc. Yes, God is so good!
Yes, I'm so very thankful I found art supplies, and art friends at this time. I was late, but the timing was perfect I think. It has been much harder than I anticipated, but like you said...I will be ok, and I have plenty to do to keep me busy! Thanks for the sweet note! I always love reading your posts. Take care my dear friend! 💗
Hey, Stephanie! I didn’t get ur email with address to send the M Graham’s. I’m sure I missed it….lol. I don’t check it every day. I was sick of it when I retired…..lol. I will start until I see one from you….
I completely understand if you don’t feel comfortable sending it to a stranger! I can send it to a business (I used to have some items sent to mine) if that’s better for you.
I’ve got them packed up and ready to send and can’t wait to see what you think….
Nancy
Hey, Nancy! That is so sweet of you!! I'm sorry I missed where ever you put your email address. I think it's safer for you to email me. If you go to the about me section of my RUclips channel, you will see my email. It says for business inquiries, but I think it is the best way. There are some people that scam nice people, so I would rather you not type your email out.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 😄😄Mine is the ninth (February is the best month especially when you know what the word February means!!!🤣🤣🤣) Hope all your B Day wishes come true!
Thank you!! Happy birthday to you, as well!! We are almost twinsies. Lol Thank you, you too!
Really fun art haul! I love that Pearl Copper gouache color. Can't wait to see all the swatching!
Thank you so much, Miranda! Swatching video coming soon!💗
The prismacolor art box! Without having to invest every month! I like that.
Thank you! I love my set, I think it is a great set for $16. They have so many subjects, so there is something for everyone. 💗
Aaah so many lovely supplies congrats it looks you will have so much fun 😍 I would Love to see a swatch video of the paints you got espacially that you enjoy it so much ☺️💖
Thank you!! I'm enjoying them all so much. I should have the swatching video of most of the paints this week. I will share the paint sets in separate videos when I get a chance. Thank you! 💗
I got the 48 A,Gallo set for Christmas and the swatch sheet and I’d still love to see you do yours and your thoughts on them
Oh, that's amazing Jessica!! That is a dream palette, for sure! I hope you love it!! Thanks for the request. I will share a video swatching the A Gallo dot card soon. 💗
Good to see that you’re still at it steph way to go 😅, always a Funtime !
Thanks Tracy!! I'm always up to something...lol! Mostly all good! ;D 💗
Happy birthday 🎉❤! That UGo is so cool, hope to see it in action my friend!
Thank you!! Thanks my sweet friend, I'm trying to like it. I'm not sure I need a fancy pochade...I may not be that fancy out in the real world. ;D Thanks again for recommending the Lamy ink I shared! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1I’d actually just inked up my new Pilot Vanishing Point with Amazonite and I am loving the combo! I know you’ll enjoy the hue and shading!!❤❤
I hope you are loving your Vanishing Point! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I'm obsessed! I loved it so much I ordered a Decimo, too! Once that gets here I'm going to film an updated fountain pen collection video because it looks so different now than it did a year ago!
That is awesome! I only have the Decimo, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts on both!! I'm trying to curate my pen collection and bring my collection down. So, I can't wait to see your new collection video! ;D
Belated birthday wishes. 🎨🎉🎉
Thank you!! 💗
can't wait to watch.. but first,,, need to get the coffee going !!
Me too I prepared a cup of coffee ❤
Thanks, Marie!! Enjoy! 💗
Thanks, Aya!💗
Nice haul! Blackwings are by far my favorite pencil to sketch with. You can get a whole shade range with just 1 pencil, the Japanese lead is superb. I prefer the balanced lead. Happy belated and enjoy!!
Thank you!! Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try these. I hope to find a set where I can try one of each pencil so I can try them all eventually. Thank you so much! 💗
Dear Stephanie I’ve missed you❤! Happy Belated Birthday 🎂🎊🎉! I can’t help myself I’ll probably post more comments as I watch the video 🥳. Enjoy your supplies!
Opps, I just noticed you posted a video two weeks ago about Arrtx coloring pencils!
Aw, thanks so much Shadow! Yes, I was sick and I've had computer problems, and my iPad died. ;( Post all the comments you ever want, I love reading them! Thank you, I'm enjoying them so much!! 💗
Haha, yes I've had several people say the didn't see I had a video out. I don't post videos often enough, so RUclips doesn't promote my videos. RUclips promotes videos of the people who make at least 2 videos a week, etc. But, that's ok...that also means my real art friends see them! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 you’re welcome! I hope you’re fully recovered and you have functioning electronics. How annoying that the YT algorithms push videos from content creators who make two or more videos per week. I didn’t know that. If you made short videos would that help you? ❤️
@@shadowguard3578 Thank you! No, but I'm doing my best. I won't be able to make pretty thumb nails for awhile. Lol That's ok, I'm mostly here for the art friends, the other extra stuff is nice but not everything to me. Just letting you know, so you will know how much I appreciate your comments. That's a great idea, my daughter suggested that too. When I see them, I kind of view them as a cash grab? I don't want people to think I'm only here to make money etc. So, maybe I will ask how people feel about those in a future video. Thanks so much for trying to help!! 💗
One more comment on the awkwardness of being watched: if you’ve ever seen the UK show, “Portrait Artist of the Year” (its’s available on YT) the selected competing artists are kind of under a microscope while they work….from the judges, from the public in the room, sometimes from the subjects taking a peek before they’re done. But I guess if any of the artists don’t like to be watched while working, they realized that if they want to compete in this show, it’s “deal with it” or don’t bother. Its sister show, “Landscape Artist of the Year” my fave of the two, is also available on YT. They go to some of the most beautiful and interesting locations in the UK to paint. I highly recommend both shows. I’ve learned a lot, in general, just from watching these talented artist’s paint and the judges comments on what, at least to them, makes a winning painting.
Thanks Nancy! Comment all you would like. I have my channel because I love discussing art things, pros vs cons, etc. So I love when you contribute!
Thank you, I will be sure to check that out! I felt the same watching a few artists at Disney doing chalk art, and loved seeing their set ups, etc. I was super curious what supplies they used and there set up!
Yes, I think everyone is different and some people enjoy being watched and knowing the joy they bring others. Sometimes I can paint on camera, when a company sends me a product etc. I feel joy bringing an affordable option to help others hopefully, as well as helping the company (most of the time, if I feel they are honest). But, sometimes it brings art block trying to think of what to paint and still be helpful. In person, I'm just still shy, and even on camera I think I just overthink everything. Haha, my most fun art is often with cheap supplies on my couch, because I'm just playing! But, hopefully one day I will love making art on camera or in person...and I won't hate editing and voice overs as much as I currently do. 💗
I have the full set of Caran D Ache Pablo and love them. Thanks for sharing your haul. I have a lot if watercolor brands and love Schmincke the most!
Thanks for sharing, Renee! I am loving the Pablos, as well. You are so welcome. I love so many brands, it's like choosing a favorite child. Schmincke has always been one of my favorites too!
I don’t like to be watched while I’m painting or drawing either. I get so self-conscious that I lose my creative mojo.
Thanks, Nancy! Yes, I feel the exact same way! I think it plays with my head at times and can take away fun experience with art. I keep hoping one day I will get passed that...but I haven't found the solution just yet. I think it's just important to do what brings you joy.
Collector of all art supplies expensive and beautiful! 🙋🏻♀️
Welcome my friend!! Yes, all of the art supplies...especially the beautiful and expensive when I can find a sale!! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 Most definitely the ones on sale. I only wish my art was as nice as my supplies.. 😄
I'm sure your art is beautiful!!! My favorite art is usually when I play just for fun, and not try to create a masterpiece etc. 💗
If I'd have known your haul was that big, I would have taken notes to remember what all you bought, lol! I know you will thoroughly enjoy all of your new art supplies, they're gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you create with your new supplies. Happy Belated Birthday Stephanie! 🥰🎂
Haha, yeah between Black Friday sales, Christmas and my birthday I got a little carried away. I'm investing in my future happiness!! ;D You never need to take notes, I do my best to put everything in the description box, for quick reference etc. Yes, I'm loving everything so far!! Thank you!! Thanks so much my sweet friend! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I love watching your haul videos. I get to see if what you bought, is something that I really want, or if it's something I can wait a while on. A lot of times it's "Add to cart" but I still haven't bitten the bullet on those Holbein watercolors in the pallette set yet. Those make my credit card quiver with fear, lol!
Thank you!! I'm it really helps me to know you are using my haul videos as I hoped people would. It makes me so sad to know, they make some people jealous. That was never my intention. I add stuff to my cart all the time, but I'm trying to be much more intentional before I checkout lately! My credit card rewards are my most fun way to splurge with no fear! ;D Btw, I found a Holbein dot card at ArtMiranda, I think is the shop. You might try that first, as unless you find the Holbein set for the price I did! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I don't get mad about people having more stuff than I do. That's just an inevitable part of life that people need to accept; someone, somewhere, always has more. After I got a divorce a long time ago, I had to start all over on my own. I went to yard sales, garage sales, the Dollar Store, K-Mart, Walmart, anywhere I could get a bargain at. I swore when I got to where I didn't have to get the cheapest, or the middle of the road products, I was going to buy what I wanted, when I wanted it, providing my bills were paid, and that's what I've done. I like art supplies and that's my happy splurge to myself. I could have a lot worse vices than buying art supplies, lol! Thanks for the Holbein dot card info, I'll check that out!
Ha, I grew up thinking that...and thought the same! Now, I sell things I no longer love mostly or use credit card rewards, etc to splurge. YES, I have friends that have 100 shoes, etc. We all have out thing! ;D
What an awesome art haul! So many fun goodies to play with. 🎉happy belated birthday 🎂 🥳
Thank you, Kori!! 🤗 💗
When u wish to do the mural at Disney just take photos and work off them in the comfort of your home. Hope this helps❤
Thank you!! Great idea!! I've taken some photos, so I can try to use those. My photos don't seem to do justice with sunsets, but they might work for Disney photos. 💗
🤩💖 I use my fan brushes for sprinkles and splashes instead of toothbrushes.
Can’t wait to see what you create with all of these cool toys ✨💞
Great idea! I'm using it for palm trees and hair so far. Thank you!! I'm really enjoying them! 💗
Wow! Great haul. Love the en plein air box.
Thank you!! Yes, it was Black Friday, Christmas and my Birthday so several months...I'm all set for a very long time! Thank you!! I hope I enjoy using it! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I am sure you will enjoy it. It looks like it will be the perfect set up for plein air! I might have to buy one! 🥰
Thank you! I might have to watch some RUclips videos to see what I'm missing. So far out of all of these supplies, it's the one I think I should have waited on. I guess I'm one who just enjoys new colors more than fancy equipment maybe?!? So, I would recommend watching lots of reviews first to see if it will be worth it to you! 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 true. I agree. I am making my own set up as this will be a new adventure for me. I
Comment #2 😅 I would love to see a swatch of your A. Gallo dot card. 2022 was quite a year for me for A. Gallo purchases so this year I’m waiting until November/December to make a purchase from A. Gallo. I love watercolor blocks. My first block was Baohong Academy 100% cotton paper. Now I prefer not to tape down loose sheets. So I recently acquired a Windsor & Newton 100% cotton watercolor block and St Cuthberts Mill Millford 100% watercolor block. I haven’t tried the W&N block or the Millford block yet. I need to use up some loose sheets first. 😊
Thanks, Shadow! Thanks for the request! Yes, I hope you are enjoying your A gallo palette! I think I'm waiting with you, or at least for a sale. I'm going to just have a wish list for now and enjoy what I have. I love all my 100% cotton watercolor blocks too, now that I have smaller blocks. The big one I had terrified me, lol. You will have to let me know if you think the W&N is better than the St. Cuthberts Mill. I love that paper, and it is the only paper that I may love as much as Arches so far. 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 I am enjoying it, thank you, but I don’t use the A. Gallo palette exclusively. I rotate my palettes so each one gets some use. I will let you know how it goes when I try out my blocks. ❤️
@@shadowguard3578 I actually reach for my A Gallo the least..because it still seems too precious and I think my art isn't worthy yet etc. Bahaha, it's completely silly but it is true... which is why I will always warn people before buying. I do the same exact thing with all of my palettes, and love using them that way. Yes, please keep me posted. 💗
@@TheGypsyChic1 you are worthy!!!! Your art is amazing! I reach for them even if my art isn’t always up to par because I am worthy LOL! I hope I don’t sound boastful but the paints are there to be used. I can’t wait until I have used them up then I can buy more! The paints are expensive but you deserve to use them. On a side note I find it hard to use my coloring pencils because when I sharpen them I see all the core that goes to waste. So I find watercolor paints are less wasteful and I don’t have a problem using them. Now I’m being silly since I buy from brands that offer open stock coloring pencils😆.
Aw, thank you Shadow!! I'm still working on that. I make sure I use everything at bit, or I sell it. The most expensive things are the hardest to use sometimes. It's completely silly, and I know that in my head...but that's why I love using budget supplies, where I play without worrying one bit. That is a great way to use them!! I'm afraid to use up my favorites. Yes, I think it is head games I learned growing up and I'm trying to re-teach myself. I have enough supplies to last a lifetime, so realistically I will never run out! LOL 💗
Hi Stephanie, hope you had a wonderful birthday. I got very excited when I saw your video pop up. Thanks for sharing another great haul. I recently got some A.Gallo paints and Caran D’Ache museum pencils to add to my “collection” as a special treat. I look forward to seeing the swatches and what magic you create with your supplies.😊
Thank you so much!! Aw, that makes my day thank you! Oh, don't you love them so much...they are both a wonderful treat to yourself and you will love them for years. I'm so incredibly happy for you!!! Baha, well I've swatched them and they are beautiful. Hopefully they will help my lack of mojo and spark some magic! 💗
I learned recently that watercolour paper can go bad and the sizing on it goes bad, you don't get vibrant colours on it. I tried some Saunders Waterford blocks that were bad. The pieces looked awful! So use up what you have before buying more 😊😊😊 33:57 😊😊😊
Yes, I've learned that the hard way too. I'm using up what I have before buying more. Thanks for the tip for everyone!
I bought the entire Holbein 5 ml tube set and paid around $400. If you goggle Holbein 109 watercolor tube set someone offers it for $200. I am tempted to get another set for backup but I don’t have the money right now
Oh, wow...what I beautiful collection that must be!! Haha, I can't be tempted for awhile either! I understand that temptation though. I purchased a few second sets of my favorites, during 2020-21. Only when there were really good sales, like you found. I purchased a backup Lightfast wooden box set of 100, when it was on sale for $180. Seeing the prices skyrocket for so many things makes it seem like an investment in my future happiness! I think your beautiful Holbein full set will make you happy for many years to come! 💗
I found that proportional dividers worked better than a grid for me once I got use to them. Key words for me.
Thank you! I will look into that if I still need help. So far, I'm not using the grid either...just still winging it! ;D
You were asking about travel brushes if you like Escoda the prado are my absolute favorite
Thanks so much for the recommendation! I will add that to the wish list for when they are on sale! 💗
I just purchased a 12 color set of the ColourSoft that was on sale at my local art supply store. Because of of the ColourSoft’s softness, I thought it would be fun to do a side by side comparison to Prismacolor,, much beloved and renowned for its softness. I used a pre-printed flower design coloring piece printed on “watercolor paper”postcards. On one flower I used ColourSoft and on the other flower, I used similar colors of Prismacolor. I can’t say it was a huge difference, but I think the pigment load of the Prismacolors were a bit better and that made it easier to get a good blend and burnishing. Then I found the ColourSoft to be more flaky & easily smearing than the Prismacolor. Now, knowing paper can be a notorious “make it or break it” factor in many situations, it could have been the paper (heavy but not 100% cotton) that hurt the ColourSoft performance. Nevertheless, IMHO, the Prismacolor outperformed the ColourSoft in my little test using the same paper as Prismacolor.
Thanks, Nancy! I really enjoyed reading your experience. I haven't tested them side by side yet. But, I find the Coloursoft a bit too crumbly for my liking. I have about 30 colors, that is probably all I will need. They have some nice violets, and I'm only curious if they offer a unique color. I much prefer the Lightfast, and Drawing lines from Derwent. So, I'm not likely to go testing all the pencils on different papers. But, I'm always curious to try a few of each pencils of the lines. The 100% cotton made the difference for me to like the Pablos, so I know exactly what you mean. Prismacolors are such great pencil for the money, with so many pretty colors. They are not my top choice, but I do love the buttery softness and I'm still happy I purchased the whole set years ago!
I just ordered the new Daniel Smith gouache, I cannot wait for it to get here. I'm hoping it's as good as I hope. It's so fun trying new things.
Oh, how fun!! Please let me know how you like it! I have it on my wish list, but I really have plenty of gouache. It is so fun to try new things! 💗
Lovely gifts for yourself! I picked up the same DS set of 3 colours to have backups of my favourite PO48 colours.
My favourite travel brushes are the Escoda Prado line. They are a firmer brush and feel similar to Princeton Heritage or maybe Velvetouch (not as soft as Princeton Neptune or Aqua). I bought the set of 6, which includes a size 10, from Jackson’s when they had travel brushes on sale and I absolutely love them… I don’t feel the need to search for any other travel brushes. I am a big Princeton brush fan and they were my first travel brushes, while they are very nice, they are a bit softer than I like.
My favourite Blackwing pencils are the Pearl and the Black Matte 😊. Those copper pencils look beautiful!
Thank you so much!! I think we have plenty of time, but I'm glad we have a backup just in case! Thank you, I will check out the Prado line. Yes, the Princeton line has been hit or miss for me as well. Thank you, the copper pencils are beautiful. I need to try the Pearl and Black matte. I think the Pearl will be my favorite, but I need to compare them to find out now. ;D
If you stick the gallo in fridge a bit i think the parchment paer would come off the dot easier...enjoyed video rewatched some of video found it interesting and informative...i liked the ink but lest be honest i like all the art haul..id like to see gallo and holbien dot swatch in a video....lol mikelle art mom✍🎨👩🎨💛🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thanks for the tip! I thought of it afterwards, and was too excited to wait. ;D Thank you! I will be sharing the A. Gallo dot card soon! I'm hoping to get the Holbein dot card with the entire line, and then I will swatch it, as well. 💗
Love my A Gallo! What a haul! So jealous 😮
The A Gallo paints are very special. I'm so glad you have them and love them! Thank you! Oh, I'm sorry I'm really not trying to make anyone jealous. I hope you found something to add to to wish least for a special day in your future! 💗
I love metallic pencils. I use them for little highlights on things.
Thank you! That is how I use Finetec paints, so that is great to know!
Wow this is quite a fantastic bday present..so expensive in Europe..
Thank you! I hope you can find some good prices in Europe soon!
Rosaaaa!:) Hello from Ukraine btw:) i am so happy we have this brand. Using them a lot)
Hello!! They are great, I've been trying quite a few products from the Ukraine lately! Rosa Gallery and Sketchclub, Sketchmakers etc. Loving them all! 💗
You can still get PO48 quinacridone gold by Roman Szmal (I think it's still available on Jackson's). But the one you got is a hue, that's why it's a different formulation :)
Thank you! Yes, you can still get it for now, but it's being discontinued. I signed up to be notified when it is back in stock. I was excited when the new half pans came out and just added my favorite colors, without double checking the pigment info. My mistake...
last year i found these at walmart for $5 and in inside was a
$5 off coupon so i might have opened the box before buying and got it for free. maybe 4 sets in different lessons
That is fantastic! I hope you love them!
Walmart carries them also ❤
Walmart also carries which product? Thank you!
If you put magnets on your pans you can fit more on that travel easel
Thanks you! I have magnets on most of my half pans and I will try that out! Thanks for the suggestion!
Happy birthday, belated🥰🎂🎂
Thank you so much, Dawn! 💗
I have that DS trio. Great colors!
They really are great colors! I'm so glad you have them!!
With the watercolours, you got that’s Caran D’Ache student one you can’t compare them to professional watercolour pencil brands they’re not made the same, or even in the same league. That’s like comparing Daniel Smith watercolours with Crayola and expecting the same outcome.
Yes, thank you! I realized and tried to warn others. I didn't expect them to be the same, but I think I was expecting more just because of the price. ;D
Hello, I'm just catching up on this video now. I live in Germany and the Prismalo watercolour pencils are really what you'd buy for kids here (& throughout mainland Europe) . When my kids were in school the smaller packs would be standard as school supplies or for regular coloured pencils it would be comparable to the faber-Castell red packs. The Supracolor watercolour pencils are meant to be the next step up in their watercolour pencil range. They're ok. But I wouldn't equate them to the faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer. The Albrecht Dürer's are significantly better. And then the Museum Aquarelle's I would say are the best. Enjoy all your lovely things though!
Hello! I agree 100% and I had not heard about them here in the USA. I want to love the Supracolors, but I reach for my Albrecht Durer and Museum Aquarelle's much more. Thank you!! I do love trying and comparing them, and it is helpful since I make reviews, as well as love using them all.💗
Very beautiful tutorial video😍😍
Thank you! 💗
Hope u had a lovely birthday x
Thank you! 💗
I loved seeing rosa products in this video, haven't heard foreigners talking about them. I hope they'll get more popular abroad, they are a very nice brand and comparatively cheap, on Ukrainian market at least
Thank you!! Yes, I've used them for over a year now and they are lovely to paint with. The price has gone up here, but they are still very afforable in the USA. It is so great to find a brand that is quality and affordable. I can't wait to try more of the Rosa Gallery products. 💗
Yaaaay 🎉🎉 ❤
Thank you my sweet friend! 💗
Have you tried hydrating your metallic aquarelle pencils?
Thanks for the suggestion, Dianne! I did not realize these were water soluble! I didn't see that on the listing at DickBlick. I love having the option of using them wet or dry. I just tried it and you are right! They are a larger version of the metallics in the Supracolor set, now I have two new colors. I haven't found any metallic pencils that work that great yet, to me. So, here is hoping I find a great way to utilize them! Thanks so much! ;D
You'll get used to people coming over and eventually you won't care. I paint plein air all the time and what I would say is not once has anyone ever come over and been rude or offensive. It's so much fun once you get comfortable
Thank you! I hope eventually it won't bother me. I can't wait to paint in a more private location for now. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Wow you have the same birthday as British actress also called Stephanie Davis
Ha, that's funny. Actually my birthday is in February. ;D
Have you tried m graham watercolors?
Yes, I tried M. Graham early in my watercolor obsession days. I found them to be nice, but for some reason I reach for my other sets more. Is that your favorite brand?
@@TheGypsyChic1 We will see! I’ve used Qor watercolors primarily for a while now, but I’m liking how the M Grahams rewet quickly and are a bit more traditional than Qor - easier to control the flow. My goal this year is to experiment with different brands :)
To me, trying different brands is so fun! But, a word of warning... we are all so different, and I believe everyone enjoys different brands. So not matter who tells you the "best brand" always only try one or two before you buy very many! I hope you have fun branching out to try different brands! ;D
Some of the Irodori You Tube Videos will give you a better idea of the actual colors than anything Holbein produces.
Thanks for sharing. I really love having the information to look up easily without looking online.
Prismalo is student grade
Yes, that is why I am trying to warn others.
Rosa Gallery is awful for glazing. It behaves like gouache. Its impossible to layer over to not disturb first layer. Pigment sits on paper and you need to be careful to not wet finished and dry painting.
Thats very odd behaviour to call it watercolour. Its more like transparent gouache or other extraordinary category 😂
Thanks for sharing!
So glad you are not going to eat yourvpaints.
I'm sorry, I can't remember what I said in this video but I was probably trying to be funny. I would never eat paints ;D
I'm confused... what are those stickers for at 20:07? I can't see anything and I didn't understand what they're for. Thanks :)
Hi Stephen! Sorry I didn't make it easier to understand. Caran D'ache changed their packaging to plain red metal tins. Each tin comes with stickers to peel and stick on the tin. I placed the sticker on the top of the Pablos tin. You can see it just before your time stamp. The same sticker set comes in the tins of the Pablo colored pencils, Neocolor I, Neocolor II, and Supracolor watercolor pencil. I've heard a few people mention they didn't know what the stickers were for, so I was trying to share what I do with them. If you have more then one tin ( I have four now), you essentially have extra stickers to put on the sides as well as the top of the tin. It makes it easier to tell which box you need when you store them. I hope that helps!