TRYING HANDMADE WATERCOLOURS FOR THE FIRST TIME 

Mayan blues are a more "natural" pigment (the original Mayan blue was a mix of natural plant based dyes and a type of clay) so its more prone to granulation and binder separation. If pigments are heavier than the binder, they'll split and to make these paints a liquid consistency you normally have to use more binder (basically they're less soluble). This happens more with watercolors made from minerals. Normally these types of colors aren't great a layering because they're pigment load isn't super high + they lift pretty easily (Terre Vert/Green Earth is a common example). For your type of style you'd probably prefer synthetic pigments that are much more saturated and smooth (they're easier to grind, so there isn't as many big pigment particles = no granulation). This includes things like Pthalo and any pigment with chemistry names (Dioxazine Purple, Azo Yellow etc.)

Mayan pigments tend to have a particular texture, it's just a property of the pigment. Even Daniel Smiths tubed mayan paints have it.

i am OBSESSED with the graphic style combined with your usual style. such a beautiful contrast, and now i badly want to make art with a chequered background 😂

The Mayan Royal Blue isn't faulty, that's just the pigment I think. The Daniel Smith version of that color (at least I think it is the same if not a closely related pigment) behaves the same way in dried form, which is really frustrating ^^

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Mayan colors are just like that, extremely translucent, and uniquely textured

Most of their staple colours are absolutely stunning! The Mayan colours are a little binder heavy. But all of the other colours are beautiful.

I like your Nail !! It's beautiful !! Of curse your illustration is beautiful too. Thank you for the video.

I wish I could purchase some as well but I'm too broke for that. Omg, Queen this is the first time I've watched your video after a ver tiring week!You are my absolute rest in everythiiing~ With Love, 🇵🇭

HOW could people be so talented

Your drawing are awesome my friend!!

What an unique experience to try handmade watercolors! I myself had never used handmade ones before but after watching this video I might want to try it out! Great illustrations as always, it’s always nice to watch your videos when I’m drawing as well!!!

This is literally so gorgeous!!

Thank you for shopping small. I am always looking for other ways I can help my community. I will defiantly be looking into these watercolors they look lovely!

Id be super interested to see a filming set up video done by you! Showing us what camera you use, how you set it up to film to show us your process and your tips and tricks for filming RU-vid vids and lives!

I just noticed you are using the craftamo bamboo brushes! I bought them while ago along with their water&air set and oh my god, i love these brushes so much!

i love the background and stars/happy face. i incorporate a lot of patterns and doodles in my own paintings i think it's so fun and cute :D

The colors look so so pretty and the illustration is wonderful :) really nice color combination and so nice to watch

This is beautiful

I love the ilustration !!! Its so pretty!! 😙❤

oh wow this piece is so pretty 🥰

Thank you for the video Tina. Having quite a hard time lately and hearing your voice and watching you paint is like having comfort food it's really blissful.💖

beautiful illustration. i personally like granulating and flowy watercolors. i guess these handmade watercolors are perfect for control but I love the magic effect of flowy watercolors like they have their own life

I saw the notification but I was cleaning my room I was really bored so I'm so so happy that you posted just at the right time I love your videos and is,ways find my self binge watching them

So pretty 🥺 Thank u for this video 🥰

So pretty

I love how versatile your style is. This piece just makes me happy. also, I love stone ground , my local art store sells all of their shimmery colors.

I love the art ! Keep up the good work 💜

Your art is so satisfying to watch and whether it is talking about the process, supplies, or random shows, I always find something good to takeaway from your videos. I hope you are allowing yourself to make the content that YOU enjoy ❤️. I LOVE handmade watercolors and end up convincing myself it is ok to buy more because I'm supporting a small business..

The piece came out beautiful 😍 good job 👍

It looks so good! Do you prefer prismacolour or polychromos? Love ya💕✨

Loved this art work! The colors look gorgeous 😍

This is so pretty !! and the vodeo is so interesting

I love Gwartzman's too!

AAAA you’re voice and your contents are always so therapeutic 🥺♥️

i love your videos so much omg

this is so interesting! makes me want to try it 😍

This is sooo pretty! I love your reviews, you are always so honest. 🤍

As everyone else said, the Mayan blue just tends to be like that since it's a more natural pigment. You'll get that with a lot of the mayan line tbh. Also, if you're looking for another Canadian brand to try, I highly recommend Beam paints!

So I went on a bunny trail looking into Masonite boards when you mentioned yours. I have a small desk with very little workspace so some of the Amazon ones that were 23 x 29 looked awesome with the clips and rubber band to hold down paper. But, most say that since it's wood, it's not recommended with water mediums cause the wood will warp in time. If one's using decent watercolor paper, do you think it should be fine? How has your Mason Board handled painting using watercolors and gouache?

What a cute illustration! I was right, Math was NOT worth this

Can you do a video or show us the best kind of paper or sketchbook for watercolour, gouache mix media etc.. ? affordable ones and expensive ones? 🥺🥺💖

this is so pretty !!😭

A trick I always hear for taking off the labels when there's stuck is to pop them in the freezer for about five mins and then the label should come off easier. Also would you ever try Beam Paints? They're also handmade paints and the company is in Canada as well. They have these really cool wooden birch slice palettes they pour paint into.

So pretty love watching your videos every time but man those paints are amazing very pigmented. Love the layout of your painting! Oh Btw have you ever tried pearlgrays paints they are amazing!

Omg YESSSSSS

the piece that you made is beautiful 😍 and i've always wanted to try handmade watercolours even though i've got way too many sets of watercolours as it is😂

Finally watched Kikis Delivery Service for the first time last night! I was sick so it was a great way to unwind! Thanks for telling me about it haha

mayan colors are historical colors, if i'm not mistaken it has indigo in it, which comes from a plant, so thats just how the pigment is, its not faulty, actually i think its a lovely mayan blue haha

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I am obsessed with your videos! I’m always looking forward to your videos and have rewatched each of them more than just a few times lol. Thank you so much for your hard work! This video was enamoring as always ♥️

Mayan pigments are natural. Like most natural pigments, the have strong granulation and texture and do not have a very saturated pigment load, EVEN with the big brand names. This property would be even more pronounced with HANDMADE watercolors. Because they cannot be mulled as finely.

Wow I am so early! Yay! Btw Tina I love your art and aesthetic so much!! 💖 Edit: My word it’s really late right now where I live, but I have the sudden urge to just start painting a drawing with the same concept, a character looking into a mirror lol!

I know this is said so much lol but I love your videos their so calming....

Instead of having to trace your art, cant you just change the color of your line art in your digital art program and print directly on watercolor paper? I know some colors are more water proof or water resistant then others and some ink brands are better then others and I know you can get waterproof ink for some brands but I found that HPs instant inks are pretty damn waterproof. Mostly the black, but I put up colored stolen posters all over my streets in the summer and used dollar tree glue to saturate the back and pressed it into wood poles. I live in rainy Oregon and I put them up in August 2020. Even after months of heavy rain, they are still readable. The blue of course is the first color to go (after multiplerain storms) and the black is still going strong. This can also work in your favor if you use waterproof inks in your art and soak your printer ink away after the fact. Also, the glue could have played a part in water proofing the ink. I didnt glue the front but back so you can try this technique on the back of your art and glue it to a heavy duty flat surface like glass, wood, metal that's the perfect size for your painting. Summary is: I think you can save time by line arting your digital work in the pink tone you use and printing it directly on watercolor paper or the paper your going to use as long as you make sure that your ink wont interact with the water and if it does. Delute the opacity of the printer ink before printing and use that as a guide to trace over with your oil based pencil. Just a few suggestions.

Ive found if paints stick to their wrapper, you could stick them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help them not.

How does your desk texture change all the time :0 Jokes aside though, the painting came out beautifully!

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how do you get your ipad bright enough to use it as a lightbox? I've tried before and it wouldn't show through the paper.

Where did you get your Masonite board? I need to stop painting on my desk with nothing under the paper 😭

Do you have any tutorial can help us to draw anatomy and faces expressions?

Art date 💕🥰

3rd?

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.....I can't even do a comment...bc I don't knw what to say bc it's so gorg, I think I never gonna get there.... maybe one day...who knows

Thank you, I just bought their Autumn palette from them, the most beautiful palette I've ever seen, muted colors as I like them.