Hey everyone! Update on the Upgrey Watercolor Paper. I based my opinion based on the price of $17.99 for two packs of 30 sheets. It's now $26.99 for two packs!! I still enjoy the paper for practice work, but please make sure you are not paying more than other quality papers. ;)
We used to use electric erasers all the time in drafting. I now have that little mini battery operated eraser which is perfect for getting into tight spots. I haven't been doing any watercoloring lately but I am busy making money cards for the kiddos while I watch you. Merry Christmas!
You were smart! I should have tried one sooner. Ah, what a great idea! I'm sure your kiddos will love the money cards! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!
So glad to see that you are drawing and using your paints!! Lovely paintings too! Keep yourself busy painting Lil masterpieces, throughout the holidays!! Peace and Joy to you and your family....💝🎶🎨✍👍😃🙏👋🥰
Thank you!! Yes, I started drawing and painting lots more, once I quit being on design teams in the crafty world. I should have quit much sooner, but I loved my crafty friends... Peace and joy to you and your family this coming holiday season!!
2:36 I had tube paints dried out like that and since then I keep all my tube paints in an air tight food container. I pealed off the tube from around the dried out paint with a sharp knife and I cut it to pieces, the size of a half pan and pressed them in cutting of the edges. The paint works just as well as when it dries out in your palette.
Ah, thanks so much!! I will keep an eye out for that with my Van Gogh paints. It's nice to know a solution in case there is a mishap, either way. I've been hanging my Schmincke and Sennelier for over two years and was about to share my storage. Maybe the binder affects how you should store them. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ;)
@@TheGypsyChic1 I don't think the brand matters. I simply did not put the cap back tightly so they dried out during more than a decade. It happens with every brand. It's always good to make sure you close the tube well and if you don't use them so often, then put them into an airtight bag or food container.
That landscape is awesome! I have tundra pink and I mix it with everything, including cobalt teal to make super super granulating washes…I have schmincke’s Prussian green, which I initially disliked because it made weird bubbles on some of my good paper, but I mixed it with the tundra pink, which was amazing…I use it for abstract mountains right now, which I do as an easy daily piece to practice….
Thank you! I love Tundra Pink with Cobalt Teal, too. I haven't tried yet it with any other colors, except what's in this palette. I will try it with Prussian Green next, thanks so much for the tip! I never thought I'd enjoy landscapes. Are you on Instagram? I'd love to see your artwork.
UA-cam is my art club, lol. Thank you!! Yes, I'm with you...I always want more time to create. But, once my kids are grown I will wish I had spent the time with them. ;D I hope you get some playtime soon!
You cannot be “a little OCD”. Liking things neat and tidy has nothing whatsoever to do with OCD. Please don’t diminish this *harrowing, crippling* condition by laughing that you’re “a little OCD”. 🥺 If you’re uncertain, just try replacing OCD with another crippling health condition: _”I’m a little psychotic, I’m a little cancerous, I’m a little anorexic”._ Thank you for considering this adjustment.
I'm sorry you took offense. Actually, for me sometimes it's mild and other times it is more severe. It can be quite crippling for me, as well and affects most aspects of my life. I do my best to manage it the best I can. Personally, I do try to laugh at myself to make light of it, but everyone handles it differently. But, I will try to be more considerate of others in the future.
I know Stephanie had no intentions of making fun of people with OCD!! She’s not like that at all! Her job used to be taking care of special needs children!! Maybe you should have learned a little bit more about her before blasting her out with these accusations!!! Maybe, just maybe you could apologize for the unnecessary comment! 🤐🤐🤐
Hi Stephanie, if you want a pretty Lavender tin White Nights is the best,as you many know! The biggest one can take 36 full pans. I too bought a few tins from them because of the color. They also have a vibrant violet one, I really recommend them if you want pretty tins!
Thank you, Alice! Yes, I have the large Lavender palette from White Nights. Isn't it gorgeous!?! I have the small Lilac too. Thank you for recommending them, I do love them! Have you tried the Artsy tins? They are pretty turquoise, even though I don't care for the paints. ;D
I have the bostitch quiet 6 it works great has auto stop well u can feel it stop it has 6 different hole sizes I’ve sharpened all my pencils even the biggest and doesn’t screw up prismacolors
Thank you, Deborah. I haven't tried that sharpener, but it sounds like you have a good one. I think maybe the Prismacolor pencils are the ultimate test for pencil sharpeners. ;D
That tin you don't like you can cover it with alcohol inks in whatever design you want. I've done a few by just dropping the ink on which looks like watercolour splodges, very pretty
Hey Stephanie, I also have the ceramic plate without the lid, but I checked on the internet and there are internetstores here in Europe who make any kind of thing you want from acrylic (I hope I say that right, it is the see trough plastic stuff that is hard, heavy and durable) and I am going to measure my ceramic plate and order a lid for it, it is not that crazy expensive. I also have a dog, a rescue dog, and she sheds like crazy so I have the same problem ;-) but I wouldn't want to miss her for anything! Would you consider doing a video on the colors you filled your ceramic plate with? I am having a hard time deciding what to put in it....of course we can take the colors suggested by the inventer of this palette but I don't see myself using all of those colors....
Hello! Thank you! My Bella is a rescue dog, as well! We adopted he from the shelter almost 14 years ago...and she is my baby, so I feel the same way you do. I'm having good luck keeping this in a cabinet when I'm not using it to keep dust and dog hair away. Thank you for the tip about ordering a custom cover if I ever need one. I wouldn't have thought of doing that. Yes, I would be happy to share my favorite colors I'm still using from this palette but it will probably be after Christmas before I have time. I will give you a tip though, just use a dab of paint...so then you won't waste paint if you find you don't use it much and want to change it out. I also enjoy using full pans in the spots, and those are super easy to switch out. ;D
I don't think this paper is available anymore, sadly. I think my favorite current paper that isn't too expensive but good is the Baohong Academy CP 100% cotton. Depending on where you get it, it can be affordable. I hope that helps!
Okay, I've heard almost EVERY artist talk about how much they adore their electric eraser and I honestly didn't think I needed it but I finally bought one. I found a Derwent on Amazon for "used-like new" for $6!! So of course I ordered lol. Thanks for sharing. So I sometimes buy colors that I love but I'm with you, I rarely use them because I'm not sure how to incorporate them 😆 I too LOVE art supplies.
I didn't see how an electric eraser could be that great, but it is!! I'm glad you found a great deal on one. I totally agree! That's why it's so hard to pick favorite colors, I have colors I love because they are pretty...but to be a favorite they have to mostly be useful. Haha, I love that mix so much I buy cobalt teal and potter's pink in every brand. Hopefully someone knows how to use it. Lol Are there any brands you haven't tried yet that you want to??? I'd love to send you a few surprises from me in your giveaway box! ;D
Thank you!! I hope you have time to paint from Nia's tutorial soon. I just discovered Nia's channel and I wish I would have found her tutorials sooner. I love the way she says "sofTen". She seems really nice, too.
@@TheGypsyChic1 Aww geez, you are too generous! I have always wanted to sample the super granulating watercolors by Schminke. I actually was realizing a few weeks ago I haven't purchased their paints before but hear artists love them. I mainly have DS and Roman Szmal. Potters pink happens to be my favorite lol and like you, I've purchased it from three different brands because I love it so much, haha. I've tried actually making the Cobalt teal with Potters and it didn't have the same effect the convenient mix (although, I didn't play around long enough). And I just want to say, my very good friend has a special needs boy and she was blessed to be able to create a magazine and program and families with special needs children. We are in Indiana (as you know) but when I heard you say you work with them, I wanted to share. It takes very special souls to care for them so thank you 🥰💗- what a gift!
I just discovered paul rubens watercolors. I have sennelier..schminke..daniel smith etc. But i mostly have been using my new paul rubens lol...its so funny when that happens..oh i absolutely love qor watercolors too
So you like the Paul Rubens? I'm embarrassed to say how long I've had mine and haven't swatched them yet. Lol You are the one that recommended I try Sennelier...and I'm forever thankful you did!! I love Qor too, I need to use them again some time. I don't have too many of them, so I seem to forget about them. Yes, it's funny how we can go through stages and love one brand or another. ;)
Oh my gosh Stephanie!! I just have to say the last few haul/review videos that you’ve done are awesome!! We are SO much alike especially when it comes to watercolor!! I have quite a few paints, brushes and paper!! I’m going to have to try out this new paper your talking about! Because I really don’t like the standard Canson!! I’ll have to save that for pencils! I think you are way to hard on yourself, just like me! We totally pick apart our work, we are are own worst critics!! I think your ornaments turned out beautiful, both pages!! Like I said before, it would be great to be neighbors so we could create together! I’m curious what your favorite watercolor paints are? Schminke?? It’s hard to pick one brand!! Anyways, thank you so much, and wishing you and your beautiful family a Very Merry Christmas!!!😊❤️🎄🎅🏻
Thanks so much, Liz!! Yes, I can't help it...I always experiment at the end and ruin stuff. But, it's always for research purposes. Lol Thank you, I had so much fun creating all of them. YES, it would be amazing to amazing to have you next door. You could test out all my Sennelier colors and I could test out all of your Holbein colors. ;D When I was testing that paper I was so wishing I had I real life art friend to show it to. I bought it on subscribe and save, because I was afraid the price would go up and I can always cancel it. Picking a favorite watercolor would be like choosing a favorite child. Schmincke and Daniel Smith are my top two that always compete for first. But I love Sennelier, Rembrandt, Roman Szmal, White Nights..yeah it's hard!! And I love trying new brands all the time. Thank you so much for the lovely comment my friend! Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, as well!
@@TheGypsyChic1 Thank you so much Stephanie! I feel the same way, I don’t have any crafty friends! My friends and family always love the cards that I make them, but they’re not crafty, so they can’t help me critique my work. I’d have to say my favorite stamps are purple onion, I just think that Stacey Yacula is so talented! Maybe I should start playing around with my watercolors on small images like purple onion? Do you feel like that would be a hard thing to start with? I wish we could play around with each others paints! I’ve never tried Sennelier before. I really haven’t even tried using my Holbein!! Lol maybe we could each buy a pallet and pans, and fill them up about halfway with a bunch of different colors and send them to each other? I know you like all the pretty colors, you’re not as crazy about the neutrals! Maybe that’s some thing we could think about? You could always look up the Holbein colors and pick which ones you would want to try. I have the complete set (the only reason I said to fill the pans 1/2 way is because I only have the 5 ml tubes, I’m not trying to be stingy. 😂) Let me know what you think? 😀💗🖌
Sorry I didn't see your comment! I think for watercoloring you should use bigger images to start with without too many fine detail. That would be easier to start, I think. I'm so sorry... I wish we could share watercolors...but even with my best intentions it would take me years to feel I had time for it. Honestly it's so fun to try all the new colors, but wanting to try all the new colors may get in the way of you using the gorgeous Holbein paints you already have. As your friend, I had to say it! Lol I just still feel I'm catching up, since I discovered art stuff later in my life. ( I was 37 when I tried real art supplies) I think if I had it to do over...wait, maybe I should make a video about that?!? HAHA. Holbein paints are lovely, just not very flowy paints from what I've found, anyway. But, after my kids have moved out (probably five years or so)...I will probably feel I have time to start sharing paints back and forth with you!!
Hi, wow this looks exactly like my Stephen Quiller Porcelain Palette I purchased a few years ago for $50. It came with a lid cover. I love it and it doesn’t move around on my work space. I got it on a close out sale.
I think the palette I have may be a dupe of the Stephen Quiller Palette. But, I love it as it is beautiful but mostly so practical. The Stephen Quiller palette is gorgeous. That's awesome you have the real thing! Do you mind telling me where you able to find it for such a great price? It's been on my wish list forever, hoping to find a really good sale.
@@TheGypsyChic1 I purchased it online a few years ago from an artist supply company. It might have been called Northlight, but it was a clearance sale of artist supplies at the time.
That's true love though!! I've had it on my wish list forever. I hope it makes you happy every time you look at it! I'm sure it's a bit better than the Meeden version, plus you have supported the artist that created it.
Hi, thanks for the video. Can I ask, why do you think the afmat can't handle 120 pencils please? Just because I have a similar sharpener, and I'm worried about overusing it as I have loads of pencils to sharpen. Thank you 😊
Hi Joanna! You are so welcome. The AFMAT pencil sharpener may handle them just fine. I was like you, lol. I was afraid of overloading it, since the box didn't describe it as heavy duty. I've had no problems with my AFMAT, but I didn't want to chance it. The Jarlink is a heavy duty pencil sharpener, and feels like a tank compared to the AFMAT so I have no questions about sharpening all the pencils that will fit. I love having both, lol. I hope that helps. ;)
@@TheGypsyChic1 Thank you so much, that definitely really helps me 😊. Do you think doing around 40 pencils at a time, once or twice a day would be ok please? As I have about 500 pencils I need to sharpen lol. Oh, and merry xmas!
What I've been doing is using the Jarlink Heavy Duty sharpener for all the pencils that will fit. I save the AFMAT for the pencils that won't fit. If you can afford it, the Jarlink in this video is a tank! It's on Amazon right now for $19.99 after the coupon. It's worth every penny to me. But, I do NOT recommend the Jarlink portable sharpener...that was a dud for me. If you don't want two sharpeners, I completely understand. I haven't sharpened more than 20 pencils at a time in my AFMAT. Then I let the sharpener rest 30 min or so, and then 20 more and so on. I'm not an expert, but that is what I did, and it worked great. It might do fine with 40, and see how it goes...if you do please let me know how it does. ;) Merry Christmas!!
"Maybe the white they used is too hard".... what? That's not a thing. No. What most likely happened is that the tube somehow developed an unnoticeable gap in the seal and it dried in the tube. This happens with metal tubes, which are just crimped at the end, not welded. I've had a Daniel Smith paint that developed a tiny hole where the metal was kinked from regular use and it dried hard as a rock. No worries, I just cut the tube open and took a chunk of paint and plopped it in my palette. It re-wet just fine.
Yes, I just meant maybe the white pigment they used hardens easily. There was no gap anywhere and others mentioned they had problems with that tube, as well. I could cut it open to use it...but I will just stick to better brands Cerulean Blue.
If you have so many watercolors why buy another basic set in a basic palette? This video is the reason so many people in the art community now feel the need to buy everything. You just showed like 4 sharpeners...pretty much all the same and you're saying you're buying another one. Consumerism at its finest. This is grotesque
You must be new to my channel. I have a UA-cam channel where I share art supplies, make reviews and compare them. I'm sent a lot of products from the manufacturer, such as art supplies and the pencil sharpeners...I also buy products to test them and compare with the ones I'm sent for free. I don't feel I can give an honest review of products without comparing them to what is out there. But, I'm afraid you misunderstood me...I said I would not be purchasing anymore pencil sharpeners. I have three kids to share with...so none will be wasted. I'm sorry you feel it is grotesque, my only intention is to share the joy these products bring...while swatching and comparing products so people can make a more informed decision, and hopefully save people money as well. I sell or donate my extras to my children or special needs children...so nothing is going to waste. I've received many comments from people who understand why I'm sharing and keep asking me to do so. Obviously my videos are not for you, but I wish you all the best anyway. ;)
Hey everyone!
Update on the Upgrey Watercolor Paper. I based my opinion based on the price of $17.99 for two packs of 30 sheets. It's now $26.99 for two packs!! I still enjoy the paper for practice work, but please make sure you are not paying more than other quality papers. ;)
We used to use electric erasers all the time in drafting. I now have that little mini battery operated eraser which is perfect for getting into tight spots. I haven't been doing any watercoloring lately but I am busy making money cards for the kiddos while I watch you. Merry Christmas!
You were smart! I should have tried one sooner. Ah, what a great idea! I'm sure your kiddos will love the money cards! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!
Thank you for sharing! I enjoy these videos. Your art painting look GREAT!
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for letting me know, I would like to continue to make videos people find helpful. Thank you so much!!
So glad to see that you are drawing and using your paints!! Lovely paintings too! Keep yourself busy painting Lil masterpieces, throughout the holidays!! Peace and Joy to you and your family....💝🎶🎨✍👍😃🙏👋🥰
Thank you!! Yes, I started drawing and painting lots more, once I quit being on design teams in the crafty world. I should have quit much sooner, but I loved my crafty friends... Peace and joy to you and your family this coming holiday season!!
2:36 I had tube paints dried out like that and since then I keep all my tube paints in an air tight food container. I pealed off the tube from around the dried out paint with a sharp knife and I cut it to pieces, the size of a half pan and pressed them in cutting of the edges. The paint works just as well as when it dries out in your palette.
Thanks so much for the tip!!
Do you mind sharing what brand of tube paints dried out?
@@TheGypsyChic1 Van Gogh. Almost 20 years old and yet it can be rewet and works well. :)
Ah, thanks so much!! I will keep an eye out for that with my Van Gogh paints. It's nice to know a solution in case there is a mishap, either way. I've been hanging my Schmincke and Sennelier for over two years and was about to share my storage. Maybe the binder affects how you should store them. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ;)
@@TheGypsyChic1 I don't think the brand matters. I simply did not put the cap back tightly so they dried out during more than a decade. It happens with every brand. It's always good to make sure you close the tube well and if you don't use them so often, then put them into an airtight bag or food container.
That landscape is awesome! I have tundra pink and I mix it with everything, including cobalt teal to make super super granulating washes…I have schmincke’s Prussian green, which I initially disliked because it made weird bubbles on some of my good paper, but I mixed it with the tundra pink, which was amazing…I use it for abstract mountains right now, which I do as an easy daily piece to practice….
Thank you! I love Tundra Pink with Cobalt Teal, too. I haven't tried yet it with any other colors, except what's in this palette. I will try it with Prussian Green next, thanks so much for the tip! I never thought I'd enjoy landscapes. Are you on Instagram?
I'd love to see your artwork.
Addicted to art we need a club. Lol. Wow your drawing n painting georgeous. No regrets just need more playtime life is busy.
UA-cam is my art club, lol. Thank you!! Yes, I'm with you...I always want more time to create. But, once my kids are grown I will wish I had spent the time with them. ;D I hope you get some playtime soon!
You cannot be “a little OCD”. Liking things neat and tidy has nothing whatsoever to do with OCD. Please don’t diminish this *harrowing, crippling* condition by laughing that you’re “a little OCD”. 🥺
If you’re uncertain, just try replacing OCD with another crippling health condition: _”I’m a little psychotic, I’m a little cancerous, I’m a little anorexic”._ Thank you for considering this adjustment.
I'm sorry you took offense. Actually, for me sometimes it's mild and other times it is more severe. It can be quite crippling for me, as well and affects most aspects of my life. I do my best to manage it the best I can. Personally, I do try to laugh at myself to make light of it, but everyone handles it differently. But, I will try to be more considerate of others in the future.
I know Stephanie had no intentions of making fun of people with OCD!! She’s not like that at all! Her job used to be taking care of special needs children!! Maybe you should have learned a little bit more about her before blasting her out with these accusations!!! Maybe, just maybe you could apologize for the unnecessary comment! 🤐🤐🤐
The lavender tin might be saved by creating an alchol ink project on it
Great idea!
That's a great idea! I should try to make it prettier somehow. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Stephanie, if you want a pretty Lavender tin White Nights is the best,as you many know! The biggest one can take 36 full pans. I too bought a few tins from them because of the color. They also have a vibrant violet one, I really recommend them if you want pretty tins!
Thank you, Alice! Yes, I have the large Lavender palette from White Nights. Isn't it gorgeous!?! I have the small Lilac too. Thank you for recommending them, I do love them! Have you tried the Artsy tins? They are pretty turquoise, even though I don't care for the paints. ;D
I have the bostitch quiet 6 it works great has auto stop well u can feel it stop it has 6 different hole sizes I’ve sharpened all my pencils even the biggest and doesn’t screw up prismacolors
Thank you, Deborah. I haven't tried that sharpener, but it sounds like you have a good one. I think maybe the Prismacolor pencils are the ultimate test for pencil sharpeners. ;D
That tin you don't like you can cover it with alcohol inks in whatever design you want. I've done a few by just dropping the ink on which looks like watercolour splodges, very pretty
Thank you!! That's a great idea! Did you have to spray it afterwards or anything so it would be sealed, etc. ?
@@TheGypsyChic1 no don't need sealing it's pretty resilient and there's loads of different colours in the inks
Excellent💯👍👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Your baubles are lovely! Helen x
Oh thank you, Helen!! And sorry for calling you Pierre in the past, lol.. Happy Christmas!
@@TheGypsyChic1 that's ok - I am using my husband's account - long story! X
I completely understand, it's so nice to know your real name.
Drawing more is definitely key to better painting, I believe. All the best!
Thank you so much 😀
Hey Stephanie, I also have the ceramic plate without the lid, but I checked on the internet and there are internetstores here in Europe who make any kind of thing you want from acrylic (I hope I say that right, it is the see trough plastic stuff that is hard, heavy and durable) and I am going to measure my ceramic plate and order a lid for it, it is not that crazy expensive. I also have a dog, a rescue dog, and she sheds like crazy so I have the same problem ;-) but I wouldn't want to miss her for anything! Would you consider doing a video on the colors you filled your ceramic plate with? I am having a hard time deciding what to put in it....of course we can take the colors suggested by the inventer of this palette but I don't see myself using all of those colors....
Hello! Thank you! My Bella is a rescue dog, as well! We adopted he from the shelter almost 14 years ago...and she is my baby, so I feel the same way you do. I'm having good luck keeping this in a cabinet when I'm not using it to keep dust and dog hair away. Thank you for the tip about ordering a custom cover if I ever need one. I wouldn't have thought of doing that. Yes, I would be happy to share my favorite colors I'm still using from this palette but it will probably be after Christmas before I have time. I will give you a tip though, just use a dab of paint...so then you won't waste paint if you find you don't use it much and want to change it out. I also enjoy using full pans in the spots, and those are super easy to switch out. ;D
I got the Art Whale watercolor tubes and had the exact same problem with the cerulean blue.
That's too bad. A few lovely viewers have left comments that adding glycerin, or cutting the tube and it works just fine. I hope that helps. ;)
I need to get some of that paper. I just need something to practice on that is good and not spend a lot of money. Thanks.
I don't think this paper is available anymore, sadly. I think my favorite current paper that isn't too expensive but good is the Baohong Academy CP 100% cotton. Depending on where you get it, it can be affordable. I hope that helps!
Very nice video!
Thank you very much!
Your art is so pretty tho
Thank you very much!
@@TheGypsyChic1 You’re welcome ^u^
Okay, I've heard almost EVERY artist talk about how much they adore their electric eraser and I honestly didn't think I needed it but I finally bought one. I found a Derwent on Amazon for "used-like new" for $6!! So of course I ordered lol. Thanks for sharing.
So I sometimes buy colors that I love but I'm with you, I rarely use them because I'm not sure how to incorporate them 😆 I too LOVE art supplies.
Your ornaments are so pretty! I watched her tutorial as well and wanted to try the light bulbs. Beautiful artwork
I didn't see how an electric eraser could be that great, but it is!! I'm glad you found a great deal on one. I totally agree! That's why it's so hard to pick favorite colors, I have colors I love because they are pretty...but to be a favorite they have to mostly be useful. Haha, I love that mix so much I buy cobalt teal and potter's pink in every brand. Hopefully someone knows how to use it. Lol Are there any brands you haven't tried yet that you want to??? I'd love to send you a few surprises from me in your giveaway box! ;D
Thank you!! I hope you have time to paint from Nia's tutorial soon. I just discovered Nia's channel and I wish I would have found her tutorials sooner. I love the way she says "sofTen". She seems really nice, too.
@@TheGypsyChic1 Aww geez, you are too generous! I have always wanted to sample the super granulating watercolors by Schminke. I actually was realizing a few weeks ago I haven't purchased their paints before but hear artists love them. I mainly have DS and Roman Szmal.
Potters pink happens to be my favorite lol and like you, I've purchased it from three different brands because I love it so much, haha. I've tried actually making the Cobalt teal with Potters and it didn't have the same effect the convenient mix (although, I didn't play around long enough).
And I just want to say, my very good friend has a special needs boy and she was blessed to be able to create a magazine and program and families with special needs children. We are in Indiana (as you know) but when I heard you say you work with them, I wanted to share. It takes very special souls to care for them so thank you 🥰💗- what a gift!
@@TheGypsyChic1 how funny! I just found her too with the light bulb tutorial! I'll have to try it myself and share with you via Instagram.
I just discovered paul rubens watercolors. I have sennelier..schminke..daniel smith etc. But i mostly have been using my new paul rubens lol...its so funny when that happens..oh i absolutely love qor watercolors too
So you like the Paul Rubens? I'm embarrassed to say how long I've had mine and haven't swatched them yet. Lol You are the one that recommended I try Sennelier...and I'm forever thankful you did!! I love Qor too, I need to use them again some time. I don't have too many of them, so I seem to forget about them. Yes, it's funny how we can go through stages and love one brand or another. ;)
Oh my gosh Stephanie!! I just have to say the last few haul/review videos that you’ve done are awesome!! We are SO much alike especially when it comes to watercolor!! I have quite a few paints, brushes and paper!! I’m going to have to try out this new paper your talking about! Because I really don’t like the standard Canson!! I’ll have to save that for pencils! I think you are way to hard on yourself, just like me! We totally pick apart our work, we are are own worst critics!! I think your ornaments turned out beautiful, both pages!! Like I said before, it would be great to be neighbors so we could create together! I’m curious what your favorite watercolor paints are? Schminke?? It’s hard to pick one brand!! Anyways, thank you so much, and wishing you and your beautiful family a Very Merry Christmas!!!😊❤️🎄🎅🏻
Thanks so much, Liz!! Yes, I can't help it...I always experiment at the end and ruin stuff. But, it's always for research purposes. Lol Thank you, I had so much fun creating all of them. YES, it would be amazing to amazing to have you next door. You could test out all my Sennelier colors and I could test out all of your Holbein colors. ;D When I was testing that paper I was so wishing I had I real life art friend to show it to. I bought it on subscribe and save, because I was afraid the price would go up and I can always cancel it. Picking a favorite watercolor would be like choosing a favorite child. Schmincke and Daniel Smith are my top two that always compete for first. But I love Sennelier, Rembrandt, Roman Szmal, White Nights..yeah it's hard!! And I love trying new brands all the time. Thank you so much for the lovely comment my friend! Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, as well!
@@TheGypsyChic1 Thank you so much Stephanie! I feel the same way, I don’t have any crafty friends! My friends and family always love the cards that I make them, but they’re not crafty, so they can’t help me critique my work. I’d have to say my favorite stamps are purple onion, I just think that Stacey Yacula is so talented! Maybe I should start playing around with my watercolors on small images like purple onion? Do you feel like that would be a hard thing to start with? I wish we could play around with each others paints! I’ve never tried Sennelier before. I really haven’t even tried using my Holbein!! Lol maybe we could each buy a pallet and pans, and fill them up about halfway with a bunch of different colors and send them to each other? I know you like all the pretty colors, you’re not as crazy about the neutrals! Maybe that’s some thing we could think about? You could always look up the Holbein colors and pick which ones you would want to try. I have the complete set (the only reason I said to fill the pans 1/2 way is because I only have the 5 ml tubes, I’m not trying to be stingy. 😂) Let me know what you think? 😀💗🖌
Sorry I didn't see your comment! I think for watercoloring you should use bigger images to start with without too many fine detail. That would be easier to start, I think.
I'm so sorry... I wish we could share watercolors...but even with my best intentions it would take me years to feel I had time for it. Honestly it's so fun to try all the new colors, but wanting to try all the new colors may get in the way of you using the gorgeous Holbein paints you already have. As your friend, I had to say it! Lol I just still feel I'm catching up, since I discovered art stuff later in my life. ( I was 37 when I tried real art supplies) I think if I had it to do over...wait, maybe I should make a video about that?!? HAHA. Holbein paints are lovely, just not very flowy paints from what I've found, anyway. But, after my kids have moved out (probably five years or so)...I will probably feel I have time to start sharing paints back and forth with you!!
Mine came like that as well but I cut mine open and added glycerine and works like a charm
Thanks for the tip!
Hi, wow this looks exactly like my Stephen Quiller Porcelain Palette I purchased a few years ago for $50. It came with a lid cover. I love it and it doesn’t move around on my work space. I got it on a close out sale.
I think the palette I have may be a dupe of the Stephen Quiller Palette. But, I love it as it is beautiful but mostly so practical. The Stephen Quiller palette is gorgeous. That's awesome you have the real thing! Do you mind telling me where you able to find it for such a great price? It's been on my wish list forever, hoping to find a really good sale.
@@TheGypsyChic1 I purchased it online a few years ago from an artist supply company. It might have been called Northlight, but it was a clearance sale of artist supplies at the time.
Thanks so much! I really never thought it would be in my price range...nice to know one day I may be able to get the real thing.
I just bought that Stephen Quiller Pallette. I love it. It's big though but.....I really enjoy it. Bought it from Jacksons' Art for $109!!! EEke!
That's true love though!! I've had it on my wish list forever. I hope it makes you happy every time you look at it! I'm sure it's a bit better than the Meeden version, plus you have supported the artist that created it.
You got some awesome supplies.
Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the video. Can I ask, why do you think the afmat can't handle 120 pencils please? Just because I have a similar sharpener, and I'm worried about overusing it as I have loads of pencils to sharpen. Thank you 😊
Hi Joanna! You are so welcome. The AFMAT pencil sharpener may handle them just fine. I was like you, lol. I was afraid of overloading it, since the box didn't describe it as heavy duty. I've had no problems with my AFMAT, but I didn't want to chance it. The Jarlink is a heavy duty pencil sharpener, and feels like a tank compared to the AFMAT so I have no questions about sharpening all the pencils that will fit. I love having both, lol. I hope that helps. ;)
@@TheGypsyChic1 Thank you so much, that definitely really helps me 😊. Do you think doing around 40 pencils at a time, once or twice a day would be ok please? As I have about 500 pencils I need to sharpen lol. Oh, and merry xmas!
What I've been doing is using the Jarlink Heavy Duty sharpener for all the pencils that will fit. I save the AFMAT for the pencils that won't fit. If you can afford it, the Jarlink in this video is a tank! It's on Amazon right now for $19.99 after the coupon. It's worth every penny to me. But, I do NOT recommend the Jarlink portable sharpener...that was a dud for me.
If you don't want two sharpeners, I completely understand.
I haven't sharpened more than 20 pencils at a time in my AFMAT. Then I let the sharpener rest 30 min or so, and then 20 more and so on. I'm not an expert, but that is what I did, and it worked great. It might do fine with 40, and see how it goes...if you do please let me know how it does. ;) Merry Christmas!!
Just wanted to get back to you and let you know...I've now sharpened my Inktense pencils, and the AFMAT did fine with all 72! Yay!!
@@TheGypsyChic1 Ah, thank you so much for letting me know! I'll go ahead and sharpen more than 20 pencils at a time now 😊 happy new year!
thanks for sharing
My pleasure, Marie! Thanks for watching!
Milliliter is for liquid... millimeters is the wors youre looking for.
Thank you
"Maybe the white they used is too hard".... what? That's not a thing. No. What most likely happened is that the tube somehow developed an unnoticeable gap in the seal and it dried in the tube. This happens with metal tubes, which are just crimped at the end, not welded. I've had a Daniel Smith paint that developed a tiny hole where the metal was kinked from regular use and it dried hard as a rock. No worries, I just cut the tube open and took a chunk of paint and plopped it in my palette. It re-wet just fine.
Yes, I just meant maybe the white pigment they used hardens easily. There was no gap anywhere and others mentioned they had problems with that tube, as well. I could cut it open to use it...but I will just stick to better brands Cerulean Blue.
If you have so many watercolors why buy another basic set in a basic palette? This video is the reason so many people in the art community now feel the need to buy everything. You just showed like 4 sharpeners...pretty much all the same and you're saying you're buying another one. Consumerism at its finest. This is grotesque
You must be new to my channel. I have a UA-cam channel where I share art supplies, make reviews and compare them. I'm sent a lot of products from the manufacturer, such as art supplies and the pencil sharpeners...I also buy products to test them and compare with the ones I'm sent for free. I don't feel I can give an honest review of products without comparing them to what is out there. But, I'm afraid you misunderstood me...I said I would not be purchasing anymore pencil sharpeners. I have three kids to share with...so none will be wasted. I'm sorry you feel it is grotesque, my only intention is to share the joy these products bring...while swatching and comparing products so people can make a more informed decision, and hopefully save people money as well. I sell or donate my extras to my children or special needs children...so nothing is going to waste. I've received many comments from people who understand why I'm sharing and keep asking me to do so. Obviously my videos are not for you, but I wish you all the best anyway. ;)