I use both cadmiums and cobalts, and I enjoy them very much. I am not like some painters who just *have* to have them, but if I no longer had access to them, I surely would miss them, particularly the cobalts - I surely would not want to give up those. The blues and turqoises are simply unmatched. And I know that a lot of people worry about their health or the environment, but I do not quite understand that. Not only is it completely health safe to use these materials responsibly, responsible use of these materials in modern art supplies, especially in watermedia, is also not a big issue for the environment. Out of all the things that we do to contaminate our surroundings, the correct use of modern art supplies is the one thing that is not going to make a difference. When people try to argue with me about this, I like to tell them the following: Think about a pan of watercolor and how small it is - 2,5ml for a full pan. Think about how most of it goes onto the paper and only a fraction of the paint gets washed away. Think about how long this pan lasts before it is all used up. And now consider that not even all of what it is in this pan is actual cadmium/cobalt. The effects are minimal, especially considering that student paints no longer contain cadmiums/cobalts, meaning that worldwide, the amount of people using these colors is not that huge to begin with. *That* is my opinion on cadmiums and cobalts.
I completely agree with you. It makes no impact, especially compared to the tech industries and the commercial waste. There's the aspect of how the pigments are acquired that is also something to be careful about, but all in all, the fine art industry is not the biggest impact. We are quite dependent on the other industries that need paints and pigments (like the car industry).
I like the rembrandt paints, It's fascinating how such a small country like The Netherlands has 2 paint manufacturers. I love their cerulean blue and use it all the time. I never really used cads until recently an I'm really enjoying cad red. I have the schmincke version which is cheaper than some brands.
we are known for many inventions and besides that several famous paint artist came from the Netherlands what the paint names been based on.. Rembrandt and van Gogh for example.. both names are also paint brands.. that my country is small doesn't mean we can't be great in things 🙂😉
@@soekieloekiekaassouffle5950 oh gosh yes, the Dutch school of painters was one of my first loves in art as a young student, so important in my appreciation of fine painting.
Very nice review, very interesting. Thank you! I try to avoid toxic colours like the cadmiums and cobalts. Unfortunately I have bought a few colours that are rated as toxic, when I was unaware of that, like Cobalt teal blue (Oxide, PG50) and Rich green gold (Copper, Azomethine yellow PY129). I love these colours, and use the Azomethine yellow sparingly, but the Cobalt teal blue I have not dared to use. Cadmium yellow and red I have because they came in a set, but I do not use them since they are opaque, and toxic, and I like mostly transparent (and non-toxic) colours! Also, I am so very clumsy and absent-minded that I have a few times been drinking the paint water or put my brush in my drinking water, and also got paint on my skin, in my face and hands without noticing it. But the most important reason I put away my toxic paint was when I discovered that my dog suddenly had a blue tongue! A dried piece of cobalt blue deep or phtalocyanine blue had fallen on the floor and my dog was playing with his ball and got the piece of paint on his tongue. I almost got a heart attack! I love Cobalt blue and many of the cobalt colours, but I will never use them again. Thank you so much for mentioning that they are toxic, and for mentioning about the environment! : ) ^..^
Thank you so much for reviewing these. I've been wondering about them and after seeing you put them to work, I like what I see. I understand why folks do not like white or black in their sets, but I have to admit that I love having white in mine. i use it frequently as a special effect to dull out areas or even to lighten certain colors, knowing it will be more opaque. But, since I have white in other brands, I think I'd prefer not to have it included in a pro set, too, as you mentioned. I'd prefer to have that additional color. I hope you're well and another terrific job here! :)
Rembrandt colors are among my favourites. And yes, I use cadmiums, kobalts, even chromes I still have because I want to paint with them, not eat them. Sure, there are alternatives, but since they end up on my pictures and not elsewhere, I go for the colors I want, and those are pretty often those with toxic substances. My other choice brands besides Talens Rembrandt are Renesans, Kuretake and Art Philosophy.
That looks like a nice set! I’ve never used Rembrandt, but it was a tube of Van Gogh that made me realize how terrible the paints I was using really were. I’m surprised by those choices of paints included in that set, though. Cadmiums tend to be rather opaque, and there are so many luminous colors that would be better options in my opinion. The tin is pretty, though I don’t like the idea of having sharp edges. I’m accident prone enough as it is. LOL. Thanks for sharing this with us, Eve!
I love painting with Cadmiums and cobalts at home where I can dispose of them properly. In the field, it's a nuisance to pack out toxic water. Cadmium lemon is a color I use a lot to underpaint sunlit areas of clouds, grass, etc, and nothing keeps a sky open and bright like the cobalt family (including genuine Cerulean).
The Spin Doctor did a good video on watercolor toxicity and it really isn't that much with normal use. It's a non-issue for me and also I can't live without cobalt teal. XD
Intriguing selection of colors indeed! I suspect that for the same reasons I wouldn't choose this selection of paints that it may be a huge draw to other artists who prefer more traditional/historical pigments! I love that the tin has three mixing areas on the lid too! I never have enough room to mix on my little 12 half pan sets hehe.
It looks like a perfect set to me but probably really expensive. I love the color selection! It would be nice if they had a cadmium-free option. But I'm told cadmium paints are unmatched in their brightness so I can see why some people love them.
The colour selection is interesting and they definitely get points for not including a white and a black. I'm not sure I'm going to seek them out personally (I don't even know where you can get them in Canada, if anywhere?) but your sketch definitely makes the paints look beautiful and vivid!
Hi Eve, I think if one is mindful when using the cadmium paints they are fine to use. By mindful I mean things like always washing your hands after painting, keeping them away from children and pets etc. I have a cat that would drink from my water dishes so I’m always careful to cover or remove my dishes if I’m taking a break. Thanks for the review. 💞💫
OMG. Your end painting was so pretty. I collect watercolor myself and I've recently ordered a rembrandt T ^ T I'm so excited. I've read they had brighteners. I just want to be able to compare it with the other paints I have and see which one is the best.
Thank you!! :) From what I saw when I used this set, they don't seem to use a brightener for these colors. Usually, professional watercolor paint ranges don't use a lot of additives because that's not what professionals look for (additives are more present in student ranges, to make them less expensive). Some colors are just that bright (like that cadmium yellow!!!) I hope you'll enjoy the paints you got! :)
Cadmium pigments are only toxic if they are inhaled not consumed. So essentially you would have to grind these watercolor paints till they produce powder fine enough to be inhaled.
Hi Eve! I pretty much avoid the cads and cobalts, unless they come in a set I otherwise have to have! But I really prefer the quin colors, and the pyrroles. I already have the Van Gogh set like yours, and really like it. Thanks for another great review!
Hi!! It's good to hear from you! :) I'm not big on cadmiums, but I have a very soft spot for cobalt colors (except cobalt yellow aka aureolin genuine). Such pretty colors and granulation....
For me i don't mind using cadmium paints. However i typically avoid them when possible because of the slightly higher price tag and because i like more transparent watercolors.
Actually the thing with those toxic metals is that a lot of artists don't know they are toxic since they are sort of common and readily available. Ive seen artists who have put their paintbrush ends in their mouths or used a drinking cup as their paint cleaning container since they think paint is just.. paint and not really how it is made. Thats my biggest concern with it. If people knew about the metals and knew how to handle it better then it doesn't make my alarm bells go crazy.
Have a cad red light from M. Graham from habit, but don't need cad in yellows. Don't use red much, anyway. Do mostly landscapes and can use burnt sienna for mixing.
I have a tube of cobalt blue from Daniel Smith; and I have little concerns. I figure as long as I don't eat it, and wash my hands afterwards, I should be okay. I might still have a tube of cadmium yellow and one of cadmium red from Holbien; but, I have not used them in many years. I like that metal pan. It has a few differences from the metal pan that came with my Schminke Horodam 12 half pan set. I have not had too many issues with plastic pans; but, I have none that are small enough to fit into my messenger bag. My Schminke set fits perfectly.
Beautiful set! I have a few cobalt colors in my palettes, but I avoid Cadmiums in general. Sometimes I just don't like the Cadmiums others it's the price tag. For me, it all depends on how a color looks to my eyes. Some cobalt S are totally worth it. I even enjoy Quinacridone colors. Have you looked at the Prima watercolors? They're a Korean paint that's become more available via Amazon lately. You might like them.
have a 48 colour set, grabbed it on sale. just love it, love the colours. did a swatch and looked at how the 12 colour set would look like, and did not understand that. maybe because i do not like the real cerulean and real viridian.
This is a gorgeous set and though I love those vibrant colors, I always have a sense of fear when playing with toxic paints that I have recently met head on. I think as long as you are responsible with them (buying and using and disposing), they are a treasure to have.
At the risk of repeating myself, I have this set too. :D I got it when visiting the Netherlands last year. The set is expensive, but certainly doesn't save on the pigments. I particularly like this version of cerulean blue. Schmincke's version is more reddish. I'm not a huge fan of cadmiums. I prefer less opaque alternatives like PY175, PY154 and PR251. In fact, I switched out cadmium yellow lemon in this set for permanent lemon yellow (PY184). It's not quite as bright, but gets the job done too. I have nothing against cobalt colors so long as I don't have them in powdered form. I'd never touch cobalt pastels, for example. I really like cobalt blue and have it my Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier and Schmincke sets.
I'm undecided between the Rembrandt and Sennelier 12 pan set. I love Schmincke but find they are way to pricey, but anyways do you have a preference between these two sets, both the construction of the metal w/c box and the actual paint quality? Thanks
Hi! I haven't tried out the 12 half-pans Sennelier set in a metal tin, so I can't say for that specific tin. I'll compare images online with the Rembrandt tin I have. The boxes seem very similar, the only difference I can see is that the Rembrandt one has three sections in the cover, while the Sennelier one has two (from the images on Jackson's). As for the paints themselves, I think I prefer Sennelier in general. The colors in both of those sets are very different too (Rembrandt has two yellows, two reds, two blues, two greens, three earth tones and a gray. Sennelier has one yellow, three reds, one purple, two blues, two greens, two earth tones and one gray.) The Rembrandt lineup seems a bit more conventional and balanced. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these sets, it really depends on what you're looking for in terms of color selection. If you prefer to layer color, Sennelier might be a better choice. If you want a more conventional palette, Rembrandt might be better. I'm sorry this is not suuuuper helpful, but I find it very hard myself to find the "proper set".
Thanks for your reply....part of me is drawn towards the Rembrandt set because of the more balanced color selection and also the fact its called Rembrandt, my favorite artist, I know silly eh :) and also the Holland connection I know I know France, Holland, Germany etc all make quality stuff (more silliness) but yeah I do like that its made in Holland but with that said I love M. Graham paints and I think Sennelier is more similar to them (honey) and from every thing I've read Sennelier makes fantastic watercolours, perfect for layering. So I'm torn...have a decent selection of MG & DS already in my larger palette so don't want to spend a fortune on a smaller more portable set. Thanks again! @@EveBolt
Not a set for me because... I found out that I'm allergic to cadmium colors when it (somehow) get on my skin.. I have tried the Cobalt Blue and I'm happy with that color and it also mixes beautiful but I always wipe out my paint water jar when I'm done with painting. They came out with new Rembrandt sets a while ago, I think.
I always love your tryout painting for new sets. :D I admit I care little about toxicity, mostly because I am the sole user of my paints, so I know nobody else will get in contact with them. The opacity is an issue for me only when I line first and sketch later, so I do try to choose my paint accordingly to what I would like to achieve. I think you have all the brands out there by now, which ones do you still have to try?
I have Rembrandt 48 set and I didn't like the paints. They are really traditional and colors are classic pigments... I like more bright colors and don't care that much cadmiums and cobalts, but toxity doesn't bother me, I just find them boring and opaque. The 48 set came with sable brush in size 6 and it is one of my favorite brush. I wish they would sell brushes seperately. They hold point so well!
I love them but here in Holland they cost € 77,95, I did buy a 20ml tube cad.red. for € 13,95 wich will last maybe forever. My first set is W&N cotman and when I need to buy paint I buy tubes to fill them.
some of rembrandts paints are lovely. I had a set and paul rubens. but paul rubens prof paints were a bit muddy when mixed. Rembrandts not so much. I avoid cadniums were possible
Can you compare Rembrandt to Schmincke watercolor paints in pans? I am wondering which is better to purchase since I found them online in a similar price :)
I have both sets...if you can get the schmincke for similar price I'd definitely opt for them. Whenever I use my schmincke set it just works so beautifully. So much so, I can't resist buying their limited edition sets as add ons. They have a full range of colours and mixed convenience colours too. You can fit 14 half pans in total into the pocket set. All the different companies have their strengths though, and there are certain pigments I prefer from certain makes. Both sets are great but you'll look hard to find reviewers who don't love the schminke. I think there's fewer cadmium I the schminke set too so you'll get more transparency.
@@suzisandpiper Yes, I’ve read most people rave about Schmincke but I’m wondering if it’s not an overkill for a beginner 😅 But I’d like to work with good quality! On Amazon I’ve found a set of 24 from Schminke and a set of 36 from Rembrandt (both for about 100 EUR) - which do you think would work better for a beginner? 24 or 36 colors?
You really can't go wrong with either...if the rembrandt is on special because its an older set before they revamped the line a couple of years back there are quite a few mixed pigments where you wouldn't expect to find them. If you think you will enjoy colour mixing then it's best to stick as far as possible to single pigment paints. But then again there's so many to choose from in the big sets it's often just a case of adding a smidge of another paint to move it to the shade you want. I think the set of 48 rembrandt is going for that on Amazon in the UK...so that's a no brainer. I was just looking today for a present lol. If the rembrant is cheaper per paint maybe start with that. You can always in fill with other brands as you get through them. Certain colours do go quickly like French ultramarine, yellow ochre and burnt sienna because they form a base for all landscape painting. You can always check out Mandy van Goige - I probably just massacred her surname! She's done a very full review on rembrandt paints and lots of others too. I've got the set of 36 rembrandt and it's lovely. The tin is a great in between size not too big and it comes with a nice paintbrush too. Do let me know what you decide. 😃
i have this tin as -empty,lol - travel tin. I dont like cadmiums that much in wc. if i want a more opaque look i'll use gouache. As for cobalts; when more translucent, i am a fan,but usually they're not so i prefer a teal instead. However i have one cobalt from schmincke, wich i use for mixing skies; not sure what to make from the one i own from sennelier as i dont like it.
I have some Rembrandt tubes (eight I think?) bought open stock, so I chose only single-pigment and possibly transparent colours (though I’m absolutely in love with Chromium Oxide Green and couldn’t stop myself from getting it); now I really wish I had gotten a Viridian, it looks lovely… (P.S. green earth is my favourite to mix with ultramarine for the sky!! not a strong colour on its own though) I don’t really use cadmiums either, even though I have two yellows and a red from my 24 White Nights set - I’m just not a fan of opaque colours, I rarely use warm reds and since I got these Rembrandt tubes every time I need a yellow I want to use a PY150 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I must admit they do look quite interesting on black paper though.
Schmincke! Out of these three it's definitely the best when it comes to quality. But I like Rembrandt, too, and I have a thing for Lukas, they have a special place in my heart, fo reasons unknown. Maybe because they are just so down to earth, not at all fancy, just plain old watercolors. Just thought I'd mention it. 😄
@@justacatwhocantypeoh. Controversial, but I like van Gogh better than schmincke (I only have 3 tubes of each, so it could just be the colour choices). I don't know how Rembrandt is compared to van Gogh, but I'd expect better.
Toxicity isn’t much of an issue for me personally; the oral toxicity of those pigments is actually pretty low, and they are so heavily used in industry that the much smaller environmental impact from artistic use is statistical noise. That having been said, I personally don’t use cadmiums as much because of their opacity; I can get better results for the way I paint using synthetic organics. (I loooove me some cobalts, though.)
Ian Jackson Well, as a Black woman, I fully support your right to choose and to not be discriminated against on the basis of Antlers. LOL😂. Sorry, I'm visiting my Dad and he watches CNN, MSNBC and FOX News 12-15 hours a day. I'm being sentenced to Death By A Thousand Sound Bites. Pray for me.... Maybe start a campaign for my release? Lol☺️
I use both cadmiums and cobalts, and I enjoy them very much. I am not like some painters who just *have* to have them, but if I no longer had access to them, I surely would miss them, particularly the cobalts - I surely would not want to give up those. The blues and turqoises are simply unmatched.
And I know that a lot of people worry about their health or the environment, but I do not quite understand that. Not only is it completely health safe to use these materials responsibly, responsible use of these materials in modern art supplies, especially in watermedia, is also not a big issue for the environment. Out of all the things that we do to contaminate our surroundings, the correct use of modern art supplies is the one thing that is not going to make a difference. When people try to argue with me about this, I like to tell them the following: Think about a pan of watercolor and how small it is - 2,5ml for a full pan. Think about how most of it goes onto the paper and only a fraction of the paint gets washed away. Think about how long this pan lasts before it is all used up. And now consider that not even all of what it is in this pan is actual cadmium/cobalt. The effects are minimal, especially considering that student paints no longer contain cadmiums/cobalts, meaning that worldwide, the amount of people using these colors is not that huge to begin with. *That* is my opinion on cadmiums and cobalts.
I completely agree with you. It makes no impact, especially compared to the tech industries and the commercial waste. There's the aspect of how the pigments are acquired that is also something to be careful about, but all in all, the fine art industry is not the biggest impact. We are quite dependent on the other industries that need paints and pigments (like the car industry).
I got the Rembrandt 48 set for Christmas and really love them. I think they are great paints!
I was interested to see your review Eve.
I always love watching your watercolor palette reviews! I find them really relaxing for some reason 😊
Thank you so much!! :) I'm glad you find my videos relaxing!
I like the rembrandt paints, It's fascinating how such a small country like The Netherlands has 2 paint manufacturers. I love their cerulean blue and use it all the time. I never really used cads until recently an I'm really enjoying cad red. I have the schmincke version which is cheaper than some brands.
we are known for many inventions and besides that several famous paint artist came from the Netherlands what the paint names been based on.. Rembrandt and van Gogh for example.. both names are also paint brands.. that my country is small doesn't mean we can't be great in things 🙂😉
@@soekieloekiekaassouffle5950 oh gosh yes, the Dutch school of painters was one of my first loves in art as a young student, so important in my appreciation of fine painting.
@@suzisandpiper they are indeed very famous by now painters and a example for many since they died. I can imagen why you felt for them 😊
These colours look really vibrant. Lovely sketch.
Thank you for the review!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching :)
Very nice review, very interesting. Thank you! I try to avoid toxic colours like the cadmiums and cobalts. Unfortunately I have bought a few colours that are rated as toxic, when I was unaware of that, like Cobalt teal blue (Oxide, PG50) and Rich green gold (Copper, Azomethine yellow PY129). I love these colours, and use the Azomethine yellow sparingly, but the Cobalt teal blue I have not dared to use. Cadmium yellow and red I have because they came in a set, but I do not use them since they are opaque, and toxic, and I like mostly transparent (and non-toxic) colours! Also, I am so very clumsy and absent-minded that I have a few times been drinking the paint water or put my brush in my drinking water, and also got paint on my skin, in my face and hands without noticing it. But the most important reason I put away my toxic paint was when I discovered that my dog suddenly had a blue tongue! A dried piece of cobalt blue deep or phtalocyanine blue had fallen on the floor and my dog was playing with his ball and got the piece of paint on his tongue. I almost got a heart attack! I love Cobalt blue and many of the cobalt colours, but I will never use them again. Thank you so much for mentioning that they are toxic, and for mentioning about the environment! : ) ^..^
Paynes: Oh, I hope your dog was ok!!
Thank you so much for reviewing these. I've been wondering about them and after seeing you put them to work, I like what I see. I understand why folks do not like white or black in their sets, but I have to admit that I love having white in mine. i use it frequently as a special effect to dull out areas or even to lighten certain colors, knowing it will be more opaque. But, since I have white in other brands, I think I'd prefer not to have it included in a pro set, too, as you mentioned. I'd prefer to have that additional color. I hope you're well and another terrific job here! :)
Rembrandt colors are among my favourites. And yes, I use cadmiums, kobalts, even chromes I still have because I want to paint with them, not eat them. Sure, there are alternatives, but since they end up on my pictures and not elsewhere, I go for the colors I want, and those are pretty often those with toxic substances. My other choice brands besides Talens Rembrandt are Renesans, Kuretake and Art Philosophy.
That looks like a nice set! I’ve never used Rembrandt, but it was a tube of Van Gogh that made me realize how terrible the paints I was using really were. I’m surprised by those choices of paints included in that set, though. Cadmiums tend to be rather opaque, and there are so many luminous colors that would be better options in my opinion. The tin is pretty, though I don’t like the idea of having sharp edges. I’m accident prone enough as it is. LOL. Thanks for sharing this with us, Eve!
I love painting with Cadmiums and cobalts at home where I can dispose of them properly. In the field, it's a nuisance to pack out toxic water. Cadmium lemon is a color I use a lot to underpaint sunlit areas of clouds, grass, etc, and nothing keeps a sky open and bright like the cobalt family (including genuine Cerulean).
The Spin Doctor did a good video on watercolor toxicity and it really isn't that much with normal use. It's a non-issue for me and also I can't live without cobalt teal. XD
Intriguing selection of colors indeed! I suspect that for the same reasons I wouldn't choose this selection of paints that it may be a huge draw to other artists who prefer more traditional/historical pigments! I love that the tin has three mixing areas on the lid too! I never have enough room to mix on my little 12 half pan sets hehe.
It looks like a perfect set to me but probably really expensive. I love the color selection! It would be nice if they had a cadmium-free option. But I'm told cadmium paints are unmatched in their brightness so I can see why some people love them.
The colour selection is interesting and they definitely get points for not including a white and a black. I'm not sure I'm going to seek them out personally (I don't even know where you can get them in Canada, if anywhere?) but your sketch definitely makes the paints look beautiful and vivid!
Hi Eve, I think if one is mindful when using the cadmium paints they are fine to use. By mindful I mean things like always washing your hands after painting, keeping them away from children and pets etc. I have a cat that would drink from my water dishes so I’m always careful to cover or remove my dishes if I’m taking a break. Thanks for the review. 💞💫
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OMG. Your end painting was so pretty. I collect watercolor myself and I've recently ordered a rembrandt T ^ T I'm so excited. I've read they had brighteners. I just want to be able to compare it with the other paints I have and see which one is the best.
Thank you!! :)
From what I saw when I used this set, they don't seem to use a brightener for these colors. Usually, professional watercolor paint ranges don't use a lot of additives because that's not what professionals look for (additives are more present in student ranges, to make them less expensive). Some colors are just that bright (like that cadmium yellow!!!)
I hope you'll enjoy the paints you got! :)
Cadmium pigments are only toxic if they are inhaled not consumed. So essentially you would have to grind these watercolor paints till they produce powder fine enough to be inhaled.
Hi Eve! I pretty much avoid the cads and cobalts, unless they come in a set I otherwise have to have! But I really prefer the quin colors, and the pyrroles. I already have the Van Gogh set like yours, and really like it. Thanks for another great review!
Hi!! It's good to hear from you! :)
I'm not big on cadmiums, but I have a very soft spot for cobalt colors (except cobalt yellow aka aureolin genuine). Such pretty colors and granulation....
i have the plastic one its a nice mini field kit with a good mix of colours,tfs
For me i don't mind using cadmium paints. However i typically avoid them when possible because of the slightly higher price tag and because i like more transparent watercolors.
I actually JUST found my old Van Gogh set from when I was in college! =>.
It would be aninteresting vid if you did a comparison of the main cadmiums (and cobalts if you have them ) and the available alternatives
Actually the thing with those toxic metals is that a lot of artists don't know they are toxic since they are sort of common and readily available. Ive seen artists who have put their paintbrush ends in their mouths or used a drinking cup as their paint cleaning container since they think paint is just.. paint and not really how it is made. Thats my biggest concern with it. If people knew about the metals and knew how to handle it better then it doesn't make my alarm bells go crazy.
Have a cad red light from M. Graham from habit, but don't need cad in yellows. Don't use red much, anyway. Do mostly landscapes and can use burnt sienna for mixing.
I have a tube of cobalt blue from Daniel Smith; and I have little concerns. I figure as long as I don't eat it, and wash my hands afterwards, I should be okay. I might still have a tube of cadmium yellow and one of cadmium red from Holbien; but, I have not used them in many years.
I like that metal pan. It has a few differences from the metal pan that came with my Schminke Horodam 12 half pan set. I have not had too many issues with plastic pans; but, I have none that are small enough to fit into my messenger bag. My Schminke set fits perfectly.
Beautiful set! I have a few cobalt colors in my palettes, but I avoid Cadmiums in general. Sometimes I just don't like the Cadmiums others it's the price tag. For me, it all depends on how a color looks to my eyes. Some cobalt S are totally worth it. I even enjoy Quinacridone colors. Have you looked at the Prima watercolors? They're a Korean paint that's become more available via Amazon lately. You might like them.
have a 48 colour set, grabbed it on sale. just love it, love the colours. did a swatch and looked at how the 12 colour set would look like, and did not understand that. maybe because i do not like the real cerulean and real viridian.
This is a gorgeous set and though I love those vibrant colors, I always have a sense of fear when playing with toxic paints that I have recently met head on. I think as long as you are responsible with them (buying and using and disposing), they are a treasure to have.
At the risk of repeating myself, I have this set too. :D I got it when visiting the Netherlands last year. The set is expensive, but certainly doesn't save on the pigments. I particularly like this version of cerulean blue. Schmincke's version is more reddish.
I'm not a huge fan of cadmiums. I prefer less opaque alternatives like PY175, PY154 and PR251. In fact, I switched out cadmium yellow lemon in this set for permanent lemon yellow (PY184). It's not quite as bright, but gets the job done too.
I have nothing against cobalt colors so long as I don't have them in powdered form. I'd never touch cobalt pastels, for example. I really like cobalt blue and have it my Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier and Schmincke sets.
I'm undecided between the Rembrandt and Sennelier 12 pan set. I love Schmincke but find they are way to pricey, but anyways do you have a preference between these two sets, both the construction of the metal w/c box and the actual paint quality? Thanks
Hi!
I haven't tried out the 12 half-pans Sennelier set in a metal tin, so I can't say for that specific tin. I'll compare images online with the Rembrandt tin I have. The boxes seem very similar, the only difference I can see is that the Rembrandt one has three sections in the cover, while the Sennelier one has two (from the images on Jackson's).
As for the paints themselves, I think I prefer Sennelier in general. The colors in both of those sets are very different too (Rembrandt has two yellows, two reds, two blues, two greens, three earth tones and a gray. Sennelier has one yellow, three reds, one purple, two blues, two greens, two earth tones and one gray.) The Rembrandt lineup seems a bit more conventional and balanced.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of these sets, it really depends on what you're looking for in terms of color selection. If you prefer to layer color, Sennelier might be a better choice. If you want a more conventional palette, Rembrandt might be better.
I'm sorry this is not suuuuper helpful, but I find it very hard myself to find the "proper set".
Thanks for your reply....part of me is drawn towards the Rembrandt set because of the more balanced color selection and also the fact its called Rembrandt, my favorite artist, I know silly eh :) and also the Holland connection I know I know France, Holland, Germany etc all make quality stuff (more silliness) but yeah I do like that its made in Holland but with that said I love M. Graham paints and I think Sennelier is more similar to them (honey) and from every thing I've read Sennelier makes fantastic watercolours, perfect for layering. So I'm torn...have a decent selection of MG & DS already in my larger palette so don't want to spend a fortune on a smaller more portable set. Thanks again! @@EveBolt
From the web page it looked like their parent company, Talens, owns well known Sakura company as well?
Not a set for me because... I found out that I'm allergic to cadmium colors when it (somehow) get on my skin..
I have tried the Cobalt Blue and I'm happy with that color and it also mixes beautiful but I always wipe out my paint water jar when I'm done with painting.
They came out with new Rembrandt sets a while ago, I think.
Im undecided between the Rembrandt 12 and Sennelier 18 pan set. I found this options in Amazon. Please help me 🙏
Both sets are nice! It really depends on the colors you like to use :)
@@EveBolt thank you 😉
I always love your tryout painting for new sets. :D I admit I care little about toxicity, mostly because I am the sole user of my paints, so I know nobody else will get in contact with them. The opacity is an issue for me only when I line first and sketch later, so I do try to choose my paint accordingly to what I would like to achieve.
I think you have all the brands out there by now, which ones do you still have to try?
I have Rembrandt 48 set and I didn't like the paints. They are really traditional and colors are classic pigments... I like more bright colors and don't care that much cadmiums and cobalts, but toxity doesn't bother me, I just find them boring and opaque. The 48 set came with sable brush in size 6 and it is one of my favorite brush. I wish they would sell brushes seperately. They hold point so well!
I love them but here in Holland they cost € 77,95, I did buy a 20ml tube cad.red. for € 13,95 wich will last maybe forever. My first set is W&N cotman and when I need to buy paint I buy tubes to fill them.
Great video Eve! 😁 I just make sure not to eat my paints or drink my paint water... lol 😉
Valarie Connell / DrawingWithFire: Yes, but have you ever dipped your paint brush in your coffee? (I have.) 😁
some of rembrandts paints are lovely. I had a set and paul rubens. but paul rubens prof paints were a bit muddy when mixed. Rembrandts not so much. I avoid cadniums were possible
How come the box featured at the end of the video has 14 colors instead of the initial 12?
I added two pans of Rembrandt paints I had, to keep them all in the same tin :)
Can you compare Rembrandt to Schmincke watercolor paints in pans? I am wondering which is better to purchase since I found them online in a similar price :)
I have both sets...if you can get the schmincke for similar price I'd definitely opt for them. Whenever I use my schmincke set it just works so beautifully. So much so, I can't resist buying their limited edition sets as add ons. They have a full range of colours and mixed convenience colours too. You can fit 14 half pans in total into the pocket set. All the different companies have their strengths though, and there are certain pigments I prefer from certain makes. Both sets are great but you'll look hard to find reviewers who don't love the schminke. I think there's fewer cadmium I the schminke set too so you'll get more transparency.
@@suzisandpiper Yes, I’ve read most people rave about Schmincke but I’m wondering if it’s not an overkill for a beginner 😅 But I’d like to work with good quality! On Amazon I’ve found a
set of 24 from Schminke and a set of 36 from Rembrandt (both for about 100 EUR) - which do you think would work better for a beginner? 24 or 36 colors?
You really can't go wrong with either...if the rembrandt is on special because its an older set before they revamped the line a couple of years back there are quite a few mixed pigments where you wouldn't expect to find them. If you think you will enjoy colour mixing then it's best to stick as far as possible to single pigment paints. But then again there's so many to choose from in the big sets it's often just a case of adding a smidge of another paint to move it to the shade you want. I think the set of 48 rembrandt is going for that on Amazon in the UK...so that's a no brainer. I was just looking today for a present lol. If the rembrant is cheaper per paint maybe start with that. You can always in fill with other brands as you get through them. Certain colours do go quickly like French ultramarine, yellow ochre and burnt sienna because they form a base for all landscape painting. You can always check out Mandy van Goige - I probably just massacred her surname! She's done a very full review on rembrandt paints and lots of others too. I've got the set of 36 rembrandt and it's lovely. The tin is a great in between size not too big and it comes with a nice paintbrush too. Do let me know what you decide. 😃
@@suzisandpiper Thank you! Difficult choice 🙈
i have this tin as -empty,lol - travel tin. I dont like cadmiums that much in wc. if i want a more opaque look i'll use gouache. As for cobalts; when more translucent, i am a fan,but usually they're not so i prefer a teal instead. However i have one cobalt from schmincke, wich i use for mixing skies; not sure what to make from the one i own from sennelier as i dont like it.
I have some Rembrandt tubes (eight I think?) bought open stock, so I chose only single-pigment and possibly transparent colours (though I’m absolutely in love with Chromium Oxide Green and couldn’t stop myself from getting it); now I really wish I had gotten a Viridian, it looks lovely… (P.S. green earth is my favourite to mix with ultramarine for the sky!! not a strong colour on its own though)
I don’t really use cadmiums either, even though I have two yellows and a red from my 24 White Nights set - I’m just not a fan of opaque colours, I rarely use warm reds and since I got these Rembrandt tubes every time I need a yellow I want to use a PY150 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I must admit they do look quite interesting on black paper though.
Rembrandt, schmincke or Lukas? This is my great question. I am so confusing with It
Schmincke! Out of these three it's definitely the best when it comes to quality. But I like Rembrandt, too, and I have a thing for Lukas, they have a special place in my heart, fo reasons unknown. Maybe because they are just so down to earth, not at all fancy, just plain old watercolors. Just thought I'd mention it. 😄
@@justacatwhocantypeoh. Controversial, but I like van Gogh better than schmincke (I only have 3 tubes of each, so it could just be the colour choices). I don't know how Rembrandt is compared to van Gogh, but I'd expect better.
Toxicity isn’t much of an issue for me personally; the oral toxicity of those pigments is actually pretty low, and they are so heavily used in industry that the much smaller environmental impact from artistic use is statistical noise. That having been said, I personally don’t use cadmiums as much because of their opacity; I can get better results for the way I paint using synthetic organics.
(I loooove me some cobalts, though.)
Toxic = Good, Non toxic = Tradeoff for me. I doubt that artist are ruinig the planet with their colors compared to other large poluters.
Are they worth the money?
Depends on a lot of factors (what's available to you, how much these cost, etc) but these are good professional paints.
toxic lol you would have to have a lot of contact with them for it to be a issuse, i have been painting with then for 40 years and i am not dead yet
Ian Jackson Maybe so... But were you BORN with those fluorescent green antlers on your head? Lololol! 😨😨😨
no they are just a life style choose LOL
Ian Jackson Well, as a Black woman, I fully support your right to choose and to not be discriminated against on the basis of Antlers. LOL😂. Sorry, I'm visiting my Dad and he watches CNN, MSNBC and FOX News 12-15 hours a day. I'm being sentenced to Death By A Thousand Sound Bites. Pray for me.... Maybe start a campaign for my release? Lol☺️
@@bastet469 Did you make it out ok? Lol!! P.S. Great comment about the antlers; I laughed right out loud!!