Sounds like a good set of paints for getting started, nice to have a cheaper option for people who just want to give watercolour a try-out (or who don’t like to spend a huge amount for supplies).
Hello my lovely. I love seeing boxes of paints laid out like that. 😁 Those flowers turne out nice and I could see the sheen you pointed out. I noticed that they didn't seen to bloom as well as your higher quality paints but they'd be great for card making etc. My ears piqued at your mention of an art group. 🎨 Lovely presentation as always, thank you. 😊 ❤
It would be interesting to see how these paints are once they have dried in the palette. A few of the colours are really beautiful. They are. Not very flowy but that is something that the artist can control with oxgall. Another thing that people might be interested in knowing is how they layer, or if they do. That, imo, is the big difference between professional and student paint.
I've added this to my list of possible videos - I'd need to get them out and have a proper play, as I can't remember off the top of my head, other than that they were both very good student grade paints.
In my opinion, just because a paint calls itself Artist, doesn't mean it works as well as globally recognised artist quality paints. By works as well, I mean what's the texture like when you paint - are there weird binders in it, or a higher ratio of filler to pigment? How has the Lightfastness been tested - is it reliable? I personally would judge these to be a higher end student paint.
Could you point me to some tests or data conducted by an unbiased lab/website that has a set of specifications that grades levels of paints - student, artist, professional? Is there a consumer group test website for watercolour paints as such? If there is none, then it would be hard for consumers to give the benefit of doubt to whoever that says it is or it is not good enough as a professional artist paint as it is not based on appropriate data, just personal preferences.
I should probably have been clearer, sorry. My personal definition of Artist watercolour is that it's Professional quality (though this too is a subjective term). My understanding that these are student grade came from the fact that Paul Reubens have not pitched these paints as their top tier/best watercolours. Those would be their 4th and now 5th generation watercolours. The paints in this video are cheaper than those. When I talk about globally recognised artist watercolours (and again, sorry - I should have said professional watercolours - I'm afraid I use those two terms interchangeably), I suppose I'm referring to two aspects: 1) that they are Lightfast tested by an independent recognised measure (eg. The Blue Wool Scale, ASTM) and 2) a subjective standard amongst the art community that I'm familiar with, of what is recognised as professional quality. Obviously this is totally debatable, but I see a reasonably high level of consensus. (EDIT: This comment makes slightly less sense since you deleted one of your previous comments.)
Well, in the first place, there should be an identifiable mark of international certification of quality on the product in question - eg. watches waterproof to 300m or COSC timing accuracy, 7 star hotel, etc - to know for sure indeed a product/service is made to a certain level. Is there any with a certified mark of "Artist/Professional grade" on a watercolour tube? Maybe the global art community should form a certified standard. If nothing, just to point out any paint manufacturers for misleading advertisement. Hehe
I like the textures when you showed the dried swatches. Those Look interesting.
Love your florals! I have that book. I need to give to a read! ❤
Thanks! It's such a nice book!
Sounds like a good set of paints for getting started, nice to have a cheaper option for people who just want to give watercolour a try-out (or who don’t like to spend a huge amount for supplies).
Definitely!
Thanks for another informative video. I always learn alot from you🥰 I just love both flowers that you painted. Both faves of mine.❤️
Thank you!
This is so satisfying to watch 😊
I really love your wildflower inspired painting, just love that style. Keep up the beautiful work!
Sushna's book makes it really easy! Thanks!
Hello my lovely. I love seeing boxes of paints laid out like that. 😁 Those flowers turne out nice and I could see the sheen you pointed out. I noticed that they didn't seen to bloom as well as your higher quality paints but they'd be great for card making etc. My ears piqued at your mention of an art group. 🎨 Lovely presentation as always, thank you. 😊 ❤
Hello!!!! Tuesday mornings with my church ladies - you're very welcome to come - first one next week, where we'll figure out what we fancy doing!
It would be interesting to see how these paints are once they have dried in the palette. A few of the colours are really beautiful. They are. Not very flowy but that is something that the artist can control with oxgall. Another thing that people might be interested in knowing is how they layer, or if they do. That, imo, is the big difference between professional and student paint.
Thanks for your thoughts! I'll try and remember to include some of these elements in a follow up video.
The colours are really pretty but I see that sheen, it looks sticky. I thought your flowers were really pretty ❤
The sheen isn't actually sticky to the touch, but yes. Thanks!
How does Qiaomei compare to Mei Liang?
I've added this to my list of possible videos - I'd need to get them out and have a proper play, as I can't remember off the top of my head, other than that they were both very good student grade paints.
Am I first? That would be a first. Looking forward to seeing these!
They look nice enough for studies and other things I wouldn’t want to waste my good paints on. Thanks for your thoughts on them!
Haha! I think you were pipped at the post!
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Gamboge hue looks a lot like PY150.
I agree!
I don’t think PR88 is lightfast. Not sure, though.
I can add it to my lightfast test I just started today!
Just had a quick look. Jackson's Art says the pigment itself is, anyway.
@@helencryer Thanks!
Printed on each tube = “Artist”. Beginners or student grade are usually “Academy”.
In my opinion, just because a paint calls itself Artist, doesn't mean it works as well as globally recognised artist quality paints. By works as well, I mean what's the texture like when you paint - are there weird binders in it, or a higher ratio of filler to pigment? How has the Lightfastness been tested - is it reliable? I personally would judge these to be a higher end student paint.
Could you point me to some tests or data conducted by an unbiased lab/website that has a set of specifications that grades levels of paints - student, artist, professional? Is there a consumer group test website for watercolour paints as such?
If there is none, then it would be hard for consumers to give the benefit of doubt to whoever that says it is or it is not good enough as a professional artist paint as it is not based on appropriate data, just personal preferences.
I should probably have been clearer, sorry. My personal definition of Artist watercolour is that it's Professional quality (though this too is a subjective term). My understanding that these are student grade came from the fact that Paul Reubens have not pitched these paints as their top tier/best watercolours. Those would be their 4th and now 5th generation watercolours. The paints in this video are cheaper than those. When I talk about globally recognised artist watercolours (and again, sorry - I should have said professional watercolours - I'm afraid I use those two terms interchangeably), I suppose I'm referring to two aspects: 1) that they are Lightfast tested by an independent recognised measure (eg. The Blue Wool Scale, ASTM) and 2) a subjective standard amongst the art community that I'm familiar with, of what is recognised as professional quality. Obviously this is totally debatable, but I see a reasonably high level of consensus.
(EDIT: This comment makes slightly less sense since you deleted one of your previous comments.)
Just to add - I don't expect anyone to give me the benefit of the doubt - my UA-cam channel is most definitely about my personal preferences!
Well, in the first place, there should be an identifiable mark of international certification of quality on the product in question - eg. watches waterproof to 300m or COSC timing accuracy, 7 star hotel, etc - to know for sure indeed a product/service is made to a certain level.
Is there any with a certified mark of "Artist/Professional grade" on a watercolour tube?
Maybe the global art community should form a certified standard. If nothing, just to point out any paint manufacturers for misleading advertisement. Hehe
First!
Back on form!
@@helencryer Indeed 👍🏼