Best Watercolors for Beginners - Amazon Haul 2021

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Finding the best watercolors for beginners can be completely overwhelming! Do I go professional but only have a few color options, then learn how to mix colors? Or do I take my chances on a larger set with more colors?
Friends, I collect watercolor palettes like some collect shoes. I love figuring out the best affordable watercolor palettes that are amazing to use and great for beginner watercolor tutorials, the most high quality professional watercolor brands and all of it!
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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Materials used
1:05 - Watercolor palettes I'm covering
1:23 - Art Philosophy
2:23 - Thoughts on how to swatch your watercolor palettes
5:11 - Artistro
8:30 - Cotman
10:58 - GenCrafts
15:26 - Kuretake Gansai Tambi
17:30 - MeiLiang
23:47 - Mozarts Essentials
26:48 - Paul Rubens
28:40 - Mozarts Komorebi
31:45 - Checking the staining level of your watercolor palettes
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@canadadreaming 2 года назад

You are my new obsession. I’m 75 and hadnt painted for thirty years and if you don’t think you can forget , you can . I appreciate artists like yourself, if it weren’t for you I wouldn’t be making any progress . Thank you for your smiley lovely generosity

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Ohhh hank you!!! So glad you’re back at it!!

@jackiblair7932 2 года назад

We are of the same generation. Thanks for your thoughts. I’ve only just spotted Kristy today and going to follow along.

@pattimoose1 2 года назад

I'm 68 and just starting. We are never too old to do this. And Kristy makes it look so easy and she's so cheerful. Love that I found this site!

@maryannegunter115 2 года назад

Just subscribed, Kristy. I like your take on learning watercolor, been trying for a few years. I have had some success but feel like I've plateaued at it, I don't think I'm continuing to improve. Hope you can help a little bit.

@Bindismom 2 года назад

@@jackiblair7932 me too!! Been painting for about 4 years now….self taught. I have learned more from Kristy since I found her yesterday and I’m AMAZED at what I’ve already learned! I’m a subscriber and a true fan of her teaching and style!💖👍👍

@pennyjump1359 2 года назад

Started taking a watercolor class to help grieve for my brother who just passed away in January (2022)....he taught art for 40 years. I've had nightmares, I've smiled, and after watching this tutorial I'm breathing a bit easier. I'm a quilter so it's difficult to let go of being very precise. Thank you for your videos and your talent. I look forward to watching you again!

@midnightcat6116 2 года назад

I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother 😢 Much ❤️‍🩹

@TheNostalgicKitchen Год назад

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

@watercolorgurl Год назад

Sorry for your loss Penny.

@tossyv Год назад

Condolences. Keep painting in honour of your brother 🌈

@Abe-rz1nm 2 года назад

I speak some Japanese but I admit I didn't know what 'komorebi' meant. I looked it up and it means "sunlight filtering through trees". How poetic :) That's what I love about Japanese, they have words for things that we just don't have in English. I'm really enjoying the tone of your videos and it's a firm fixture in my watercolour channel subs!

@kathlynsteinman3599 Год назад

I took art classes in the late 80s. The instructor only allowed us to use yellow, red, blue and black. I learned a lot about color that way, but I really just wanted to paint. Not spend the time creating a particular color. I'm starting again. I wish I'd never stopped! Life happens, but it could've helped me get through some hard life experiences. I enjoy your videos SO SO MUCH!!

@honestly8015 Год назад

WOW, and I don't mean wet on wet. I loved this video. I intended to buy a couple of the sets described in your Amazon - middle of the price road - video of 2023, then I saw this one, and love these too. So, I may soon rival yours truly for the number of water color sets. No, I won't allow myself to do that. Two or three, and some metallics for panache, will be quite enough. So thanks, again Kristy. I feel very joyous and grateful to have come across your channel. Hugs from Texas.

@fangchick93 2 года назад

Paul Ruben watercolours rule. They're lightfast, have pigment information and the 24 pan set is just a perfect selection of colours for a beginner. I've spent a year with them and love them, I'm only upgrading to Daniel Smith to get better at colour mixing, but I will and do recommend this set to anyone who wants to start out with watercolour. Plus the Payne's grey is just gorgeous.

@c8Lorraine1 Год назад

Paul Rubens paint have a bit more ink in them than others. Difficult to remove without leaving a stain on the paper

@stelleldir 2 года назад

Mozart Komorebi was my first set and it does everything you need as a beginner. Even after leveling up I used to find myself going a lot more for the Mozart than my newer sets.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

It’s pretty magical for the cost for sure!!

@gilusoph Год назад

I love you! I'm an absolute beginner! Just did your beginner tutorial with my 11 yr old today. When you called your viewers friend, my daughter was like, "why does she keep calling us friends?" I said she's MY new best friend! So happy to find you and find a relaxing, enjoyable way to begin watercolors.

@urbangypsy69 2 года назад

I didn’t know if you knew, but the Mei Leng/Pretty Excellent popped out and into half pans OVERFLOWED the pans (!) in seven of the colors. Then, I put them beside a Paul Ruben set (please note: I got these for review/gifts)…and hm. That’s all I’ll say is, “Hm.” Same for the tube Paul Rubens. The Paul Rubens line is quite nice. The 24 set used to run around $49.99 and the Mei Leng/Pretty Excellent was on sale not long ago for $17.99 . I love the Paul Rubens presentation but you get 24 vs 36 half pans. I did a literal blind comparison - husband swatched - and I couldn’t pick one from the other and surprise! Lightfastness tests between the two showed the same results. Hm? If you’ve not popped out the Mei Leng and put them squished HARD down into a half pan, try it! Paul Rubens half pans are thicker than say Winsor & Newton, Schminke and Sennielier (even Daniel Smith) pans, but I normally buy tubes. The Kuretake Gansai set has more paint (about 4ml per pan), so cost wise? Winner. And they’ve stated they’ve moved away from using animal products (but they still must use a lot of glycerin or some such binder), and if you have to spend $49.99 for the Paul Rubens, go for St. Petersburg White Knights 24 set full pan set and use a white dish from the dollar store (better than plastic palettes) or follow Kristy and mix on the page! Deep, artists grade pigments. Best transparency, and they’re real…artist grade paints. Do I own every one of these palettes? Yes. Do I love all of them in some way? Yes. Kristy has hit upon something here…but remember St. Petersburg White Nights. Artist grade for pennies compared to other artist quality paints and since honey is the binder, think M. Graham. Additionally, Rosa, out of Ukraine…wow. It was formerly a White Nights production facility supposedly, but someone from there would need to confirm. Ending with, “I love Cotman/Winsor &Newton and think they are awesome . The 12 set isn’t a true split primary set, so think bigger). Kuretake applied thickly does leave a sheen. Just build up layer-by-layer. Now that I’ve agreed with everything Kristy has said, I’m surprised St. Petersburg White Nights full pan, 24 set, didn’t make this review when Art Philosophy’s 12 pans are $20 or more for just 12 non-primary colors. Again, ArtPhilCo are great paints for what they are but be wary of some non-artist grade pigments used in them. It’s been said their “artist grade”tubes are better. I’ve not tried them yet. But…I will, I hope to someday.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Omg I should pin this!! I love when we share our knowledge as a community!! So powerful! Thank you thank you for all of this!!!

@urbangypsy69 2 года назад

@@KristyRice I feel the same way. It’s really long, but I want to help. You’re video is amazing! Thank you!

@jendubay3782 2 года назад

Check out Camel watercolor tubes, too. They’re great

@NanaBeth1 2 года назад

The new Paul Rubens 24 student colors in the blue palette appear to be Sonnet watercolors. They are full pans-but are actually larger than the Sonnet's. But they have the identical plastic color overlay.So they're cheaper than the Sonnet 24 set, you get more paint, & they come in a metal tin. The one thing holding me back is their reviews are not as good as the Sonnet's. Go figure.

@dakotahjadee 2 года назад

Hi! Just discovered your channel through Jenna Rainey and I’m so glad I did! ☺️

@raelynnreffruschinni8802 Год назад

I love your method of swatching! So much fun!

@BlessedForever888 2 года назад

I LOVE your approach to swatching! Thank you so much Kristy! I feel so inspired to keep up with watercolour

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yay!!

@biancaclemmons6676 2 года назад

I love the idea of making the swatch session fun. I’ve just been doing boring squares. Excited to try this new technique. Thanks for the tip! 😁

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!!

@creatornat Год назад

Sooooo that Mozart palette created such excitement for me to witness, I *had* to go ahead and grab it.🤩 I have *you* to thank for making my next selection process SO much easier, providing a *great* variety of colors, and budget-friendly to boot! I can't wait to paint a million things with it-thank you Kristy!!🎨🖼✨

@karenscoloring 2 года назад

This is great video, Kristy! Thank you for the wealth of information. You showed that you can have fun with swatching and also learn what the watercolors can do.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

My goal lately is to find a few way to swatch my colors every single time, lol!!! Thanks for watching! XO!

@jaxgonsalves 2 года назад

Just love watching you demonstrate and switching! Thanks for posting!!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you soooo much!

@marytesta3003 2 года назад

I love the leaf swatches on the round paper. So so cool! Thank you for a very fun video.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I think that one is my favorite too!!! XO

@kimmip4202 2 года назад

I’m OBSESSED with your color swatches! I love how you take plain swatches for a more artistic ride. Wonderful!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Aww thanks!! Yess so much fun!!!

@victoriascully4420 2 года назад

Thank you Kristy. You are a delight to watch and learn.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thanks so much!!

@viridian4573 2 года назад

The Pretty Excellent palette (Mei Liang) are the student level range by the same manufacturer as Paul Rubens paints. Most of the colors are surprisingly lightfast in both Pretty Excellent and Paul Rubens. Paul Rubens is more pigmented and little smoother flowing. Both are a really good value for the price.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh I did not know that!!!! So cool!! I felt like Paul Rubens was less staining, felt more like professionals that anything else in this group.

@soniccookie655 2 года назад

I love the Mei Liang pallete! I have one and it suits me really well. It’s got lots of blues (blue is my favorite to paint with) and it activates very quickly, as soon as you want it (I don’t have the patience to soak my paints). I just wish it had more yellows.

@foreseengust Год назад

Yes, I wanted to point out too. They are not dye based, they are pigment based according to the product information.

@ckg9015 Год назад

That was the funnest watercolor video I've ever watched and I've watched alot! You make it so fun and that laugh! Lol! Thank you! I'm ordering a few of these right now.

@Straight_up.jorkin Год назад

I love watching this to know what watercolors to get for my birthday❤

@nitafaught-JoyfulheART- 2 года назад

I continue to learn something new every time I watch you! Thank you! 💖

@KristyRice 2 года назад

That makes me happy!!

@wileycom 2 года назад

Kristy Kristy Kristy Kristy!! YOU are definitely my new paint crush. So inspiring! I’ve subscribed! Don’t want to miss a single episode! Thank you so much for all you do! 🥰🙏🏼

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Ahhh yay!!! Thanks for being here!!!

@atwinkleintheireyes 2 года назад

Wow, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your approach to swatching I’m so glad I found you here! I’m new with watercolor so I’m sure I’ll learn alot here 👍🏾♥️

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@jalayneatkins8565 Год назад

This was a terrific palette of information, ideas, colours, suggestions & fun! I did the first set of leaves with my paints. Thank you for making this a "time well spent" event. Jalayne🥰

@heatherheffernan5742 2 года назад

Thank you! I just found you today and it's changed my whole outlook and brought me out of a winter blues slump. I absolutely adore your style, I've been painting on and off for just 10 years and feeling more confident with your help. Going to order new brushes and paints today! Thank you friend

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Hellloooo!! Glad you’re here!! What wonderful news! Keep me in the loop as you continue painting! I want to hear how it’s going!

@MMGARC 2 года назад

WOW - you not only think "OUTSIDE'' the Box, you STEP out of it and do a glorious dance with COLOR!! This was Fabulous to watch. I learned so much about techniques in painting, matching colors, textures of paints, pigments.....OMG and so much more. I don't know if I can go to sleep now, I'm so excited!! Thank you Kristy, for all that you teach us.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You are welcome!! Thanks for the sweet words and encouragement! So how is your painting journey coming along?

@sharonrae324 2 года назад

First time I have watched one of your videos. I love the way you swatch your colours. I could just about do that all day and be happy with my results.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

It’s like therapy!!!

@elise2182 2 года назад

This is my first time on your channel and I'm blown away by your content. The depth of your insights and the infectiousness of your passion truly set you apart on here. Subscribed!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh thank you!!!! So kind of you to say and so glad you’re here!!!

@DieterPrivate 2 года назад

Same! I don't like watercolour in general, but that might be due to the ones I had up until now, and my own personal taste. That said, I'm still looking for some watercolour paint I might like. So what would you suggest for me? I like the Neocolor II for their creaminess and easy use in colouring books. Also like the Zig Art and Graphic twin markers, which do have watercolour in them, especially for their more gritty granulated look. Also like to work with inks as they are generally more vibrant. So which watercolour palette would you suggest I can try?

@gwensimmons_gigi1629 2 года назад

OMG! This was joyful and surprisingly gorgeous your various swatching tips! Thank you! 🥰🤩👍🏾🎶

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re welcome! You’ll never swatch the same again!

@sunnycharacter 2 года назад

I agree about mixing the Japanese WCs. I find them very mixable, just takes patience. They’re lovely!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yes they are!

@mypenguinfriend1980 Год назад

Thank you so much for this and all of your wonderful, supportive videos! I have just found you and your method and philosophy really speak to me and have me encouraged and excited to begin water color painting! I am excited add watercolor illustrations to my nature journal

@KristyRice Год назад

You are so welcome! Oh please do give it a go!

@EPMunzert 2 года назад

This older video popped into my feed today and I'm so glad. There was so much useful information beyond how each palette performed. I love the idea of artful swatching. I'm a pretty new viewer but have come to really appreciate all I learn from you.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I'm so glad!

@krisfrost2456 2 года назад

I’ve used the Mei Ling set for about 2+ years and have used up some colors. I have Schminke, Sennelier, etc., but this is my daily practice set. I love it.

@kayladart3566 2 года назад

I just love you!! You make me want to learn and try water color on everything!! So thank you!!! You’re just a beautiful person!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Aww thanks so much!

@alb91878 2 года назад

Your personality and the depth that you go to to inform us is so appreciated!he! You're so soothing and you're so detailed and I'm learning so much! Thank you!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you! I’m so glad this channel is helpful!

@alb91878 2 года назад

@@KristyRice you're welcome! 😁

@Bindismom 2 года назад

Well… I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found you yesterday and I’ve already learned so much from you that I don’t know how I ever managed to have the courage to paint before knowing all of this! You take the “ scare” right out of the processes and replace it with fun and confidence! I’m just enjoying each video so much…learning so much….having…yes…FUN!! Thank you Kristy for sharing your considerable knowledge and talent with all of us. You are a newfound treasure!💖👍👍

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Welcome :)

@Pandababyisme 11 месяцев назад

I have laughed out loud with your joyful presentation of color and shapes and the art of water color. Thank you for so many great tips and ideas!!!!

@KristyRice 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@bethbrady8146 2 года назад

I adore you! Still pretty scared when I paint...I had a bad teacher....told me I was not doing it correctly. But when I found you...I found joy! I have 2 of you books waiting for my third! Thank you so very much!

@Jay-ql4gp 7 месяцев назад

I have to say, I love your videos! They are so welcoming! Thank you

@KristyRice 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@fetabrown 2 года назад

Enjoyed seeing a new approach to experimenting with swatching a new palette.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Awesome, glad to hear it!!

@suedeloy5683 2 года назад

I absolutely love your teaching enthusiasm! I just started looking into water painting to try something new. I purchased your brushes and have been using a total beginners paint set by Monday Llama so I am very excited to see your reviews of these paint sets. Time to upgrade and see what a difference I can make with my struggling new craft. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, talents and expertise. 😍

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wow!! Thanks, so excited for you :)

@patriciaschoenberg1261 2 года назад

So fun watching you swatch in different ways!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thanks!!! XO

@annenglish2935 2 года назад

Deep pinks, violets, sea greens and blues just blow me away. I agree that some would have you mix your colors, wasting time and not being able to duplicate it quickly again! There are no rules in watercolouring, one artist said... sure good to know as a beginner gramma! ... Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us! You're awesome and subscribed... bless you in the the New Year! A California gramma 💕❄☃

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you for being here!!

@FloydieGirl 2 года назад

Wow that was some information to take in!! Thank you!! I already have WN Cotman 45 set, deffo going to swatch in a multitude of ways to build up my “skills” lol! You are amazing, once again thank you 💐.

@HenrikVGroth Год назад

Love your free aproach - you enjoying painting gets all the way to mee

@KristyRice Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@olgachasco 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for doing swatches differently. It’s a lot more fun that way!! It feels more free!! And thanks for suggestions on paint sets. As a beginner it was hard to decide which set to buy! Thanks!!😜👍🏻

@KristyRice 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

@mandypittman1154 2 года назад

My first video with you. You are adorable! I am so excited to watch more videos and can't wait to paint with you! I fell in love with this video as soon as you talked about more creative ways of swatching.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Aww thanks!! So glad you’re here!!

@nanalovesyounana5489 2 года назад

Ok I admit I am new here! Wow thank you so much for this teaching video! Your voice is so soothing and not irritating at all! I had to subscribe, favorite, download!! Not only do you explain how to do different swatches but the size of your brush & hold your brush!! Thank you!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Hahaha so glad my voice is soothing, lol! I'm not sure my husband would agree! So glad you're here, welcome! XO

@kimfenton4676 2 года назад

I’m so excited for your tutorial, I just bought the Mozart for my 5 year old budding artist grandson. Your swatching of it makes me realize that I made the right choice for him! He’ll love the bright colors! Thanks Kristy

@KristyRice 2 года назад

That is awesome!

@Rjbcrone Год назад

Just what I was looking for! Wanted an inexpensive non professional pan pallet to use for underpainting. Your video helped me make an informed decision. Look forward to receiving my Mozart Komorebi💜

@madonnafriedman5148 2 года назад

Found your channel searching watercolor. Enjoyed your reviews! i'm fairly new to watercolor and am learning all the time. thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

So glad you are here!!!

@jctyco8540 Год назад

Brand new to watercolor and really painting of all kinds. I was super frustrated and getting down on myself and then picked up your channel. I’m sticking with it! Thank you!

@KristyRice Год назад

You got this!

@jr4033 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me decide which set to get my daughter for Christmas. ❤

@KristyRice Год назад

Awesome!

@itscoralwithak Год назад

It’s amazing you see you doing so well! I am about to head back to college at 31 and it’s been so hard to find content geared toward adult students, so I’d love for you to do those videos!

@victoriascully4420 2 года назад

I totally love this video! I love all of your videos and books and brushes and stuff too. 😊

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh my gosh thank you for the kind words and all the support!!

@shaybrady1183 2 года назад

Just started water painting and came across this video and enjoyed your style - will be following

@annehebert6959 2 года назад

I just found your channel today. I am very new to Watercolours - traditionally I have been a Folk Art painter since 1996. But about a year ago I was turned onto watercolours and now I find myself torn between watercolours and acrylics because I love them both. I have had the Meiliang palette for a while - but I also use individual tube paints as well. I am a big fan of Derwent Inktense watercolours - pans, pencils and blocks - as I love the "ink" qualities. I will say that I am very happy to have found your channel - I have watched 6 of your videos today so far & am blown away by what I have learned. I absolutely love your passion for the Arts and your encouragement of others. Thank you

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you!!!! Ink tense is awesome! I just picked up their graphtint palette. I think that’s what it’s called. So excited to try!

@endersmith162 Год назад

I'm glad I found your channel. I've been afraid to try watercolor for a long time, but now I'll give it a shot.

@KristyRice Год назад

You can do it!

@shirleyhunt6084 2 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this info & your experience!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Of course it is my joy!! Thank you for watching!

@Genie11000 2 года назад

You make art fun and give me confidence to experiment. Thank you!

@KristyRice Год назад

Go for it!

@lornafinch8855 2 года назад

Love the idea of doing something other than a row of squares for swatching. That last one with the Mozarts Komorebi paints was so beautiful.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thanks so much!!! That was my favorite too!

@michaelcsweeney8435 6 месяцев назад

Wow... that's a lot of swatches! Regarding the lifting. As you noted, for purposes of "learning" a person may want to attempt a lift of each color for any given set because not all pigments will lift the same. i/e red may not lift the same as blue or green.

@AnaPie896 2 года назад

That Gen crafts palette was what I picked up last year when I started watercoloring!! I ended up picking my most used 24 and a dot card from Winsor and Newton and made myself a custom palette with all my most used in pro paints. My treat to myself

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Nice!!!!

@carlisleorama Год назад

I have the Mei Liang palette and it may be my fave, even compared to much higher quality palettes (like even a 12 color sennelier I have, I hardly ever use that one!) I will say that I think the paints look less bold once they've dried, but I do love how pigmented and bold the colors are overall. And I think they mix a lot better than most palettes!

@CherylSStone 2 месяца назад

Love the energy , the enthusiasm , and most of all, the information!! Also very efficient to give pro tips along the way . ❤ enjoyed and found very valuable

@KristyRice 2 месяца назад

I appreciate that!

@CHARUL814 Год назад

Wow you are a legend. You make it all sound so much fun. I have recently started watching your channel and am learning so much. Got my komorebi set and also wnn coatman set but was afraid of colour mixing. So grateful to have come across this video and few of your other ones. There are many amazing artists on youtube and I am really appreciative of all. You make it fun and encouraging for me wanting to just enjoy watercolouring. Thank you so much.

@KristyRice Год назад

You’re so sweet!

@sarakatharina2928 Год назад

I recently bought from Amazon Germany (I live in Austria) a new watercolor box: it's from Artina and after watching your video I now see what the job of a box is for me. And I can safely say I am quite happy with the Artina box. I ordered two of the ones you chose and they will be delivered soon. Thank you for your nice videos! You seem really lovely.

@wendystocklin9995 Год назад

Thank you for posting this excellent and informative session. I am an older, uber older beginner, so I need all the encouragement. I’m learning that I have to erase all the old tapes about art that I grew up with generations ago. I’ve always loved art, drawing, painting, yet was never encouraged to “just draw”. (I majored in Language Arts, tho’ 😊). Gosh, I can just image where I would be in my interest in art if I was encouraged to learn the skills. So, here I am, listening to all you youngsters for guidance. 😊 The approach nowadays is so refreshing; didn’t know that art was supposed to be fun. That’s the academics speaking to me; do for a grade; stressful, not fun. Anyway, I appreciate your presentation and have subscribed/liked. So much to learn. 😮 Best to you.

@marilynirizarry9593 2 года назад

OMG, I’m just learning watercoloring and I’m a very a-b-C-1-2-3 person. And you make me fall in love with wc. Thank you for your energy.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Glad you’re here!!

@jeanieferretti4203 3 месяца назад

I like your way of swatching ❤ Thank you for sharing❤️

@jackieojeda6101 2 года назад

I had a blast watching you, your so fun! I wish you were here in California! Lots of love,my friend! 🥰

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Maybe someday I’ll take this “show” on the road!! Lol!!!

@ambersbrightlife1721 Год назад

Omg. So first. Thank you so much I love your vids ! So much fun started with colour theory and now here I am in my enthusiasm I purchased your brushes ! I was just just being a paint snob when I received aWater color kit (masters touch)and it was just sooooo blahhh lolol I couldn’t do anything with them. Even with your awesome brushes! I had a sweet Windsor Newton set before I went through all too quickly … I just purchased my sons gf the Mozart set!! And when I watched this I am so glad I did !! I will now get the Mozart for myself too all those colors are just too good to pass up Thanks again for the awesome content

@craftykat Год назад

I have the Cotman field set and the Mozart Komorebi set. I haven't tried my Komorebi set yet except for swatching, but am really enjoying my little field set a lot. Love the Cotmans.

@blitzogene 2 года назад

I was sooo obsessed with acrylics for the longest time, and I’m starting to get into watercolors again, your videos have helped so much :) I have the art photography ones, and I love them so much

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wonderful!!!

@_niyabella 4 месяца назад

I’m happy I found you!!! I’ve been digital painting for years and finally want to try to do traditional pieces again, starting with water colors. So thank you for this!!!

@KristyRice 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@jintonic01 2 года назад

I love the mei liang palette! My first palette and still use it. I have the WN landscape travel palette as well but I still go back to ML for colors

@KristyRice 2 года назад

It’s a good choice!!

@kayhcole Год назад

Thank you, I enjoyed this so much!! I'm a very beginner watercolorist, and I love to swatch (true story, didn't even know it was a TikTok You Tube thing, lol!). Love having different ways to play with colors!!

@ladyhollman9534 Год назад

Wonderful content! Thank you! Just got a set of the 40 Komorebi , awesome color. Quite lively on watercolor paper … and they look like marker on mixed media paper.

@ynr64 2 года назад

Love your channel. Keep up the good work. Love all your videos and you!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you so so much! Grateful you are here :)

@nancyzimmerman1982 Год назад

Loved this and is a definite jolt to get me started. ❤️👍🏼

@Marilynpearls 2 года назад

Just bought your brushes, learning so much from your videos, I just started painting last month, Thank you Marilyn

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh my gosh yay! Painting for a month!!! Wahoo!! And thank you for the kind words!!

@Marilynpearls 2 года назад

@@KristyRice I got the Japanese paints you suggested, wow so nice to use, love the feel! Love your brushed too 🌹🌺👍🏻

@cathyphegley7414 2 года назад

I just ordered the Gen Crafts 48 palette from Amazon for $29.72 regularly $49.99! All those beautiful colors. I, too, have just started painting again at 73. And having all those colors is so inspiring. Thank you for this video. Actually just discovered your site this morning 💕Cathy

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Greetings and welcome :)

@thebespokebird Год назад

I've been kind of binging your videos the last few days after discovering a random watercolor painting tutorial. I really wanted to give it a try bc it looks super fun, low stress, and kind of hard to *actually* screw up! So I hemmed and hawed and literally just made the purchase of the last Mozart palette you showed (bc it looked nice, you recommended it especially for beginners and also it has good reviews and pictures/video from other customers). I also got the budget princeton brushes and (although you dislike it) the canson spiral book. They will be here in 2 days and I'm stoked to try my hand at watercolor! If you see another surge in your views this weekend it'll be me trying to paint along 😂 lol! Thanks for all of the inspiration and beautiful art you've created!

@roselucht4583 Год назад

I’m soo thankful for your videos! Thank you!!!

@KristyRice Год назад

You are so welcome!

@alexandrasartinsanity Год назад

I actually popped out my Pretty Excellent set into half pans and they are the perfect size to fit into them.

@denisewells4617 2 года назад

I just love your style and tutorials!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@jourdanhamme4065 2 года назад

Gencraft, MeiLiang, and Mozart Komorebi were my favorite to watch you use. The vibrant colors spilling into one another was so lovely to see. I'm a control freak when it comes to art so it felt nice to be inspired to let pigment go where I didn't put it myself :) This makes me want to use my guache and watercolor soon :)

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@hildureinarsdottir9281 Год назад

Beautiful

@soniccookie655 2 года назад

I haven’t found anyone yet who reviewed all these cheaper, smaller brands (instead of just seeing the Koi watercolors again and again, or Arteeza or whatever else well-known), so I was really excited to see this video! I’m only ten minutes in but I’m really enjoying all the different swatch types.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@WendyDewarHughes 2 года назад

Great information. It makes me want to buy more watercolours...and I've just bought a whole bunch. Thanks for the great reviews.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re welcome!!

@stephanieschultz3606 6 месяцев назад

I just bought and tried the Gen Craft pallet, and I love it (not as much as your 'Joy's sake' pallet) ❤

@KristyRice 6 месяцев назад

😘😘

@LydiaCuff Год назад

I picked up the GenCrafts 48 and Mei Liang 36 around the beginning of 2020. I liked the Mei Liang paint texture and behavior better, but wanted to be able to rearrange the pans (this was back when they had all the paints glued into a thin plastic thing in the tin-I think they make it with individual pans now). I ended up reaching for the GenCrafts palette most of the time because it had more colors and I could rearrange the pans. Today I finally took apart the two palettes and put together a custom combination of their colors in the GenCrafts palette. More than half of the GC paints went into a palette I’m making for my boyfriend’s daughter, but I kept a lot of the more unique teals and things like that which I liked. Some of the GC colors were fine, but too close to another color in the ML palette or even another paint pan in the same palette. I think the new assortment will be a more joyful painting experience for me and I can pass the rest on to my boyfriend’s daughter who wants to try watercolor 😊

@loveandlife4222 2 года назад

Such a fun video to watch ~ although I only buy professional watercolors. I love love your swatching techniques though and will definitely try some of these. As always, thank you Kristy!! 🥰

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I buy ALLL the watercolors…in the name of “research”!!! Hahahaha. Thank you for being here!!!!

@loveandlife4222 2 года назад

😂😂 Smart woman! I need to be more like you! 😂

@victoriabergesen6775 11 месяцев назад

I have so many pages of laboriously swatched rectangles. This is so much better! I can actually practice painting and also swatch. Thanks.

@KristyRice 11 месяцев назад

I think so!!!!

@cathyphegley7414 2 года назад

Didn’t know the trick of spraying the palette! Thank you 💕Cathy

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@clarisssacarpenter8091 2 года назад

Love your You Tube channel 💞 I discovered you on TikTok and Love your channel there But so glad to have found you here! Love your content and your work. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us 😊💞🌷

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You are welcome! Glad you’re here!

@bmt19 Год назад

Hi Kristy thank you for this very important and amazing tutorial. I have just purchased the Mei Laing water colours you just showed and Im keen to see how it goes. I only have a small Faber Castel little palette its ok but I wouldnt rave about it thats for sure. Happy painting 😁

@Skinnychelle48 2 года назад

So happy to hear you say that ur not a mixer. As a beginner I thought I HAD to learn to mix colors when all I wanna do is paint! I just wanna paint right from my palettes for pure pleasure! ❤️❤️❤️ I just put ur brushes in my Amazon Cart! They are sooooo cute, don’t need them at all but I’m getting them! Addicted to buying supplies! 🤷🏽‍♀️

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yes, mixing is not a requirement for successful watercolor painting!!!! Some folks out there get very shall I say elitist about those of us that don’t want to spend time mixing, just ignore!!! Thanks so much for the support all around! XO!

@jendubay3782 2 года назад

The only things you have to do is get old and pay taxes. Though, I will say, it’s much cheaper to learn to mix. If you *do* want to learn, try the Daniel Smith mixing set. It’s dirt cheap for an extremely high end brand

@Skinnychelle48 2 года назад

@@jendubay3782 I was looking at that set, gonna order it ASAP! Thank u!

@jendubay3782 2 года назад

@@Skinnychelle48 welcome! 🥰