Swatching Qor Colours - Earth and High Chroma Sets 🎨
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2023
- Hello dear friends! One of the orders I've been expecting finally arrived, so in today's video, I am swatching two sets of watercolors: a High Chroma Set and an Earth Set, both by the brand Qor. I hope you enjoy the video and would love to hear your thoughts on Qor watercolors :)
I bought both sets from Jackson's Art Supplies and you can find them here:
Qor High Chroma Set: www.jacksonsart.com/golden-qo...
Qor Earth Set: www.jacksonsart.com/golden-qo...
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Lily
Qor really shines, at least to me, even you mix it wet in wet with other more traditional watercolor paint. It is a bit pushy and makes amazing backgrounds.
Thank you so much for the tip! I will be trying them wet in wet as it seems thats where they come into their own 🥰🎨
I love mixing the orange an teal together…super fun!
As always, thank you so much Lily! Your swatching videos are such a joy, and the live are so fun and filled with such positive energy…they always make my day!!!👏🏽💕🥰
They make my day too Kd! So lovely to have you all here and discuss our love of color! ❤️🥰
Your swatching videos are wonderful! I love seeing how much you get out of the paints. They always look lovely! I was especially interested seeing your QOR video because I've had these two QOR palettes for about five years, but have yet to open them as I had doubts about the colors and thought they wouldn't be especially useful for me. Your swatches looked great, and I would love to see what you can coax out of them in a mixing video.
At about the same time, I also ordered the Introductory Set of 12, which are incredibly intense, utterly delicious, and I can't get enough of them. The colors in that set are: Nickel Azo Yellow, Hansa Yellow Light, Quin. Gold Deep, Pyrrole Red Light, Quin. Magenta, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Green, Yellow Ochre (Natural), Burnt Sienna (Natural), and Payne's Gray. They are beautiful colors; blend well, and are absolutely explosive in wet on wet applications.
You're right about them drying chunky. I usually squeeze some out on a mixing palette and have noticed that, too. I've never tried putting them in pans, but now they are coming in half pan sets, so I've picked up a couple of those to try soon. A bit about the binder QOR uses (from Google): Aquazol (Poly(2-ethyl-w-oxazoline) was first patented in 1977 by Dow® Chemical. It's a watersoluble polymer designed as a substitute to gum arabic. Aquazol is said to be able to hold more pigment than gum arabic.
Well I admire your self control. I cannot imagine having sets and never opening them! Wow
I would love to see a mixing video please Lily. I have these exact same palettes and would like to see how you mix them. I do enjoy the feel of them - so smooth to lay down.
I'm hoping my next video will be a Qor mixing video, hopefully next week! xoxo
I’m so excited to see you swatch some Stoneground paints someday. I’m fairly new to watercolour and my husband bought me a beautiful Daniel Smith palette for Christmas and I have been slowly adding to it but my Canadian heart soooooo swoons over the Stoneground paints when I get to the art store. I haven’t let myself buy any yet for fear of what will happen to my credit card.
I'm swooning right there next to you Amanda! 😊Some of the Stoneground paints look so beautiful! 🥰🎨
when I buy tubes I make sure to have pans, so if it blows up, I'm prepared. And I really think qor shoul sell the kits with empty pans just in case. You are adorable, though
That is an excellent suggestion! Thank you for watching!!🤗
A mixing video would be delightful, but suit your mood as other tantalizing supplies arrive.
Thank you Susana! 🥰
I would love to see some mixing ❤
Coming soon! xoxoxo
I LOVE QoR watercolors. And to avoid too much overflow, I squeeze the sides just the tiniest bit BEFORE I open them. Might not work every single time but I believe it helps keep the flow to a minimum. Yes, I'm talking to you Transparent Brown Oxide.
One of my favorite colors by them is Bohemian Green Earth. I think you might like it. My absolute favorite (right now) is Ardois Gray. Makes me think Buff Titanium and graphite had a baby. ❤
Thank you Maryann for the tip! That was one naughty Transparent Brown Oxide!😂 That Ardois Gray sounds fabulous!! 😍💖
Yes, new tubes will show their enthusiasm and squirt out. Sometimes squeezing the sides does help. When it doesn’t, so bought a stackable circular (about 3 in in diameter) plates or palate with 5 dishes and a lid. You can get all white or a nice Chinese motif. I love it for runaway paints from new tubes. And stays safe for when you need it. Amaz. Has it.
Just googled some swatches of these two colours - they look stunning and have swiftly made it onto my wish list 😂
Essee! I would love to see swatches of these paints! 😃
Oh that makes me happy to hear! I am so excited about trying them, hopefully the post office doesn't take too long in delivering them this time around 😁
I love the Movement of Qor paints! They bring so much joy to the page as they push and flow!
I think QoR are great as long as you are aware of what they are going to bring to the party. But the darkness of the Naples was a surprise, compared to other brands, and appears on your swatch much darker than the Jackson’s QoR swatch + even golden’s own QoR swatch. Useful for reference before adding it to the basket, ty.
Yes, I was surprised as how dark your swatch was. Is it pbr24. Pbk7 and pw4? My tube again is much lighter in hue.
Qor quin gold is my absolute favorite watercolor color. I just found out one of the pigments is being discontinued and they only have enough through end of year. I'm going to have to stock up on it.
Tried the high chroma set but little bright…..Love the earth set! Thank you so much for swatching!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 🥰
Mine will like this too very eager to be used. It’s the air pressure they go under when they travel from the US to where ever they going. But I hear they can be just as eager in country. At least you get what you’ve paid for, and they’re awesome in water they just go and go
Thanks for a great swatching video
Thanks for watching Jay!☺️
Thank you for sharing these palettes with us. I hadn't heard of Qor paints but the High Chroma set is tempting me.
Yes please mix! I just bought them yesterday and swatched them myself today!
I do enjoy my Qor paints so I'm looking forward to your mixing video! Thanks!!! Btw, loved your reaction to the Brown Oxide escaping!
Haha, the brown oxide was a particularly live one! 😁Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
I would love to hear about the Stone Ground Co. paints as I live in Canada.
I missed your live stream. :( Each brand has unique qualities and Qor are up there with the best, depending on your preferences. Thanks so much for the enjoyable swatching and chat. 😊 The indigo called to me, but I want to check on the pigments used. Sorry for missing the party. 🎉🥳🩷😂
Tracy! ❤️ That's the beauty of watercolors (or any materials) they are so very personal and that's a beautiful thing! 🥰🎨 Mixing them will also give me a better understanding of them :) Will be looking forward to seeing you at another future premier! xoxox
@lilymoonart I set the notification, but I didn't have my tablet near me.......again. 🙃 I was there in spirit......afterward 😍🤗😊🥰 I look forward to your mixing video. 💖
That green gold was surprising, but I want it.
I like these two sets together. So pretty.
The Earth Colors is my favorite QoR set! So beautiful. I also live in New England... Connecticut, USA and QoR Earth tones and Daniel Smith are 👌 for mixing Autumn colors here 😍
I would love to watch a mixing video of these colors! ❤ ..this green gold is beautiful 😍
I would like to see a mixing video!
Coming soon! 🥰
If you are considering Stoneground paints DO IT!!! I decided a while back to just buy one colour from several brands I had been wanting to try and so I have one Stoneground colour...Delft Cobalt Blue I love it so much! I am planning to get more but its so true there are so many beautiful colours to choose from it's difficult to decide what to get. But I absolutley recommend giving them a try. 😁
Oh, the Delft Cobalt Blue looks divine, it's in my cart! 💙💙💙
Thank you for the video. I ve never used QOR yet and i m considering to buy both same set and if you can do the mixing video that will be very useful.
The teal is beautiful, but it looks like a muted version of teal. So I think if you just take it for what it is and don't compare it to other teals that are bright and vibrant I'm sure you'll find a use for it! That Naples Yellow is....... unique. It is beautiful but I seriously thought you were swatching some form of yellow ochre at first cuz I had the volume down, lol! It is beautiful too though. I love the way Qor watercolors shoot across the page and make really interesting patterns. I like to use them when I don't need the work to be exact (like a portrait). That Aquazol they put in it makes it a watercolor that you really can't expect to control at all so I love them for landscapes, skies, blurry backgrounds, or those really loose interpretations of subjects.
I am always interested in a mixing video from you!! I have an agree with your assessment of the paints. Nice but nothing that got my heart racing either. Over filled tubes: I really dislike when they do this. :(. I can't wait to see you swatching your new paints!
Thank you Monique! xoxo
Hi Lily, thanks for the swatching! I love your work, absolutely gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much! ❤️🥰🌺
When I first tried qor I was underwhelmed with the swatches, however I think the paint truly shines when you actually paint with it rather than just swatching it, also I'm a bit biased but I think the paint works best on hot press paper 😊
But I agree with you on the teal, I was so surprised when I swatched all my teals side by side and true qor's teal was the greenest.
WOW!★
Hi Lily! I have heard so much about Qor but they aren't high in my list. Apparently the binder they use makes them very pushy and they move a lot, so they aren't supposed to be very beginner friendly. I must be in the mood for Fall because all the earth colors were calling my name. I always appreciate your mixing videos but I would watch anything ypu do! I love the cozy feeling of your videos ❤
Christine I'm already eyeing colors for fall too 😁, thank you for watching!! 🥰🎨
These are connivence colors. They are already mixed. For mixing you want pure colors. I love quor watercolors. Lovely colors.
Hello. Thank you for yet another great alchemy video. Is there a list of the colours that you are mixing?😊
Catching up now.. was all set to do the live chat, then had to run an errand. Anyway..these look very interesting! I did join your Patreon Lily, and I’m looking forward to following you there, too. It’s the first Patreon I’ve ever joined..❤️ 😊I hope you have a great week ahead!
Thank you so much JC!!!! It's so lovely of you to join!! xoxoxo 🥰❤️❤️
explosive tubes really are something lol
Finally, someone else who tries to coax paint back into the tube by quietly talking to said tube and gently stroking its sides.
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@@lilymoonart 💖💖
The heat is sooooo bad everywhere…..my i try not to order paint this time of year…it messes them up!
I watched as you swatched the cobalt teal and it does look a bit muddy compared to my swatch of it. It’s one of my favorite colors and on my second tube. Is it still PG 50? Using them with lots of flow ( larger area) may show it better? Not sure but just thinking.
I think it is, but I may need to double check to make sure! Qor colours do shine best in a larger area, you are right! ☺️❤️
@@lilymoonart either way your swatches are beautiful. 💖
Dear Lily Moon,
As said below, the characteristics of Qor haven't had the right kind of swatch to allow them to shine and move!
The Payne's grey moves like woosh! The best woosh in watercolour. You don't have my favourite Qor colour!
So, they are good with charging a wet spot.
The more water the better!
Wetter than damp!
Full and heavy body brushes, that drip to the page.
Use spray bottles, salt, and the right kind of paper. I think some of these colours.
For abstraction in larger pieces.
Can be used neat with a palette knife, then spray it!
I am pretty sure that these will separate and give you a little "edge".
Use gauze, lifting techniques.
Larger works can be done quickly with the woosh doing all the work.
See UA-camrs, by looking for these qualities in your searches.
Better in a palette first, then into a wet puddle, or mix on the page.
They are fun, pushy colours.
Sometimes, with these, use just one colour, a piece by isolation, with a huge range for tonal work. Or create a set like this with each colour.
One doesn't need much pigment, so you can dry them in a pan. They last a long time, worth every cent.
Why not take a photo of this, and other comments, when you go to the art store or ready for online purchases, you have it, then it is easy to find....
Thanks so much for the video. Lovely colours.
In kindred spirit,
Eliza Most Beautiful Day is Today!
Dulwich Hill, NSW, Sydney Australia
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Dear Eliza, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me, I truly appreciate it! I have tried using them with lots of water and I do appreciate their magic for moving now!😊
@@lilymoonart Different papers will also have different effects. The way the paper is cut with the grain or against it also changes the wet paper direction for the paint to follow. With Arches it will suck the water in, quickly, so it isn't a great paper me thinks. But try perhaps Fabriano Artistico CP by the full large sheet, 56 x76 I think it is. Why not buy the 3 get one free in a pack, in traditional white, and just have a large space to work in.....
You could do a helpful video with a few samples of paper so we all will know how to get the best woosh with Qor. I would also try them with some of the best granulating paints, Me thinks they may separate, with viscosity.
Paper samples from Jacksons under the watercolour pad section.
Speaking of this seller; I am having trouble seeing Jacksons UK, from Australia. Recently Jacksons Australia changed their website? now it is crap, and my searches only pull up US Jacksons....?
Eliza
Sorry, I left without saying goodbye! I had to attend to attend to something.
No problem at all! Lovely to have you and everyone here as always! 🎨😁
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Yay! 🎁
I don't know if this saying is still known but you sound like that jukebox jury lady that said "I'll give it five, but I wouldn't buy it". Which I guess means, it's technically very good but not for me.
I don't know the saying but I think I get the meaning haha. I think I wasn't quite blown away by them initially, but as others wisely pointed out during the premier, I haven't tested them in different ways, like wet in wet to see their capabilities - plus I may love them when I mix them! 😁🥰
@@lilymoonart I don't have qor high chroma (except their quin magenta) but I have their intro 12 set. I like them, they're pretty spectacular movers. Their Paynes grey is lovely. And they're very clean colours that mix well. I have their quin gold deep and nickel Azo yellow which I'm pretty sure is the 2 pigments in their quin gold. Mixing them on the paper as separate paints, gives wonderful results. I don't mind having very bright colours as long as they mix well to knock back their vibrancy. The only thing with how fast they move is that as more of a beginner, creating soft edges is harder because as soon as you introduce water to the edge you want to soften or lose, the fast moving binder in the paints takes a tint of the colours right to the edge of your water.
@@angeladee8789 That's very helpful information Angela, thank you! ❤