Indigo! Thank you very much for this video, it was wonderfully detailed, and as a beginner watercolourist, I found it quite helpful. Please don't use music, I appreciate the format of your videos,
I love the lamp! It would be nice if you turned the music down several decibels because it drowns out your voice when you're creating, so I didn't hear 65% of your words.
Just a thought about the detachable band on the sketchbook, maybe when you take it off put it over just the back cover while you are using the book so you don't lose it like I probably would do. Beautiful haul. Never feel guilty about buying yourself high end art materials. You deserve them.
You’ll have a much better time using a cotton based watercolour paper that has a decent amount of sizing when using the Ecolines (and any other water-soluble media). Sizing gives you more working time and you’ll have a lot of fun with these tools. 😊
I adore my Luminance pencils. I also love my Holbein and Derwent Drawing pencils. They are a joy to work with and I don’t care if they make me an expensive date 😁😁😁
Hi hun I have both sets of the polys and the lumerance colouring pencils I have a lovely colour of artist grade pencils I do adult colouring in.. thank u for sharing ❤❤❤😊😊😊xxx
I loved this relaxing swatching video. Seeing all the beautiful colors along with hearing your calming voice was a great diversion from the craziness of the outside world. I was especially intrigued by the Turner Acrylic Gauche. The dark green, red, and gold reminded me of colors from a Renaissance painting. I look forward to seeing the projects you make with these. And as usual, your little dogs were charming! Nina looked so cozy and made me want to curl up and go to sleep and I’m thinking that Renley must be high-spirited from hearing his scurrying paws in the video. He must want to party, party, party! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for your lovely comment, i’m also very excited to try the Turner acryl gouache for a piece soon - and that is so true, I also got rennaissance vibes from it! Nina and Renley also thank you being mentioned, and yes, you’ve got him spot on, Renley is little party boy! 🥰🥳🫶
Please try all these water soluble products with watercolor paper, to see the difference. The Ecoline works better on watercolor paper. Ecoline is liquid watercolor in a brush pen. I love this video.
Thank you for mentioning this, I was very confused by the ecolines when testing them in the Strathmore for this video. I will try them in my watercolor sketchbook next then. Thanks for the great advice! 👍
I get that imposter syndrome too - but investing in a special supply here and there also motivates me and adds a self care dimension to my practice. It’s not a bad way of spoiling oneself and healthier than cigarettes or beer! 😉
I feel similar guilt for splurging on high end art materials. I've been doing art for a very long time but I have imposter syndrome especially with social media filled with such successful artists. My husband always reminds me that I AM an artist and if I love my art supplies while creating, all the better! Enjoy your materials! Life is too short otherwise! Love your video <3
Oh god my heart is breaking just from reading your message. It is the saddest thing in the world losing a little one, they are so special and loving and we would love to keep them with us forever. My heart goes out to you and your departed baby. Please take care of yourself and don’t rush the healing process, it’s normal to cry for weeks or even months afterwards. 🐶🪽💔
Thank you for talking about brushes. Sable are way outdated. Synthetics are so good these days. Animal fibres don’t improve anyone’s painting. They are cruel and completely unnecessary
Thanks for this video. it was very informative. Could you share the Amazon link of your Indigo Artway Khadi paper sketchbook? Would be very helpful, thank you.
Thanks for the tip! I have tried the Hahnmuhle tape on the thicker papers (Arches 300gsm, Saunders Waterford 300gsm, Fabriano Artistico 300gsm, Hahnmuhle Britannia 300gsm) and it works very well indeed on these papers. However it also tears up the thinner paper on the Hahnmuhle 250gsm sketchbook and I think this a problem specific to this paper. Still giving different options a try though but having a thicker paper sketchbook now will solve the problem. It’s one of the reasons I purchased all these new sketchbooks so I can move away from the thinner 250gsm paper 😉
Outstanding photography and explanation of pros and cons of each book. I do not produce content, but many underestimate the time and effort it takes to film, produce and edit something of this quality. Thanks ever so much for sharing your talents with the world.
Learning how to paint on Hot Press is quite an experience. I use Hot Press for my detailed botanicals (small amount of water using short strokes with a springy brush that doesn't hold much water) and Cold Press for loose landscapes. I recommend trying Legion Stonehenge Aqua paper. It comes in blocks. I think you will enjoy the Cold Press.
Thank you for the advice! Legion Stonehenge has been on my bucket list for months now but I still haven’t found a place selling it that ships to Switzerland! I will definitely pick up a block or 2 when I’m next in the US 👌
Thank you so much for this review, it helps a lot, I am so glad I watch your review. I am a paper hoarder, but often disappointed with what I got. Glad I watch you before I proceed buying more. I can relate to your “feels like emergency” with paint drying fast on paper! Mine is “panic attack” whenever that happens, and I would rushed and mess everything up….. That’s why acrylic is still terrifying for me, even with slo-dry medium, not helping. Oil paint on the other hand, love them, I can fiddle for days….uh wonderful 😊
I’m so glad you found this video useful 🥰 And yes it’s always a bit of a rush with watercolor. But oil is the real paint of the masters, you are a pro if you’re painting with oil 😉🫶
Creative! I loved your collection. Really looking forward to seeing the paintings/sketches from 238 dot card. It’ll be very interesting. Some recommendations for you: Urban sketching by Taria Dawson (she has a RU-vid channel too) Sketching Techniques for Artists by Alex Hillkurtz (I find his book not too complicated plus he has a domestica course as well) I LOVE your architecture paintings on your Instagram. Would love to hear more about them in your future videos 😊
Thank you so much for the look. I am at the very beginning of my watercolor journey and am a little overwhelmed at the possibilities. I love the way you can achieve different effects on different different paper. Indigo is also one of my favorite blues. Don’t worry about the chattiness of your videos, it is quite enjoyable. Thanks again for taking the time to film this.
Thank you for your encouraging comment, and it’s so exciting to hear you’re are starting out on a watercolour journey! I hope this comparison has been helpful 🫶💙
Enjoyed this with breakfast, also am buying synthetic brushes. Trying to launch sketchbooks, mostly dry media to start. Have mainly used acrylics for flat and 3D work, but will venture into mixed media with classic gouache.
I enjoyed the sketchbook comparisons. I bought my first sketchbooks in March of 2024. They were very cheap books from Michael's-weight 75lbs and not intended for water media. With water restraint, I have used watercolor and gouache successfully. You've given me a lot to think about for future paper purchases.
Thank you for writing, and it’s so exciting to hear you’ve just recently started the sketchbook life 😉 I hope this video was helpful and can lead you to trying new papers and new ways of painting too 🫶
