A Gallo Customs 13 Color Set! Italian Handmade Watercolor Paint Full Review

[@emmacabrero1614]

I’m a beginner and I decided to treat myself with these paintings for Xmas and I can’t wait to open them! After struggeling a lot with the “you must have colours” I just decided to listen to myself and just get the colours I really liked and I feel I will enjoy the most

[@kristiw.1823]

The Tintoretto brushes are now my absolute favorites. The size 6 travel, that came with my set, is amazing! I'm waiting for their next restock, to get a bunch of their synthetics.

[@vaelyane]

These are such pigmented paints! Interestingly, I bought 6 individual pans from them this summer, for the first time, and they arrived tucked in a mini-tin, with a "Custom" label on the box, and six adhesive magnets for the pans. It looks like the same mini-tin model they sell their own 6-colour palettes in, such as "Landscape 6" or "Earth 6". Needless to say, this was a wonderful surprise! I was expecting to get six free-roaming pans, as there is no mention of a free tin included in purchases of 6 pans on their website. I believe they only mention this with purchases of 12 pans. I have no idea if I got very lucky, or if they do this for every purchase of 6 pans, but I was pleased. They truly put a lot of care and love into their paints and presentation.

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

There’s no one like you. I appreciate you and your work. ❤️

[@lindyashford7744]

Another who just does not need any more watercolours of any brand. But as a nerd I want them…… those greens you swatched first remind me a bit of Kremer pea green which would I think sit in between them. So many colours I would like here but it is the dark ones that are calling… Have a great holiday season…. Best wishes for the New Year too. Can’t believe this one went so fast!

[@sirrenn1936]

I don't need colored and watercolor pencils, but Amazon gave me a good deal on Derwent's, 76.00 dollars down to 51.00, Chromaflow

[@TheMrsWarhol]

Having a love/hate relationship with this series!! I’d love to try these palettes, but…$$$!! Thank you - these videos are gorgeous and the paints look wonderful!!

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

Same

[@Winstonsmom]

Yep… just went to jacksons… and did a u turn. Too rich for my blood.

[@jameslondelmccullough344]

Agreed. The price of the 6 essential split pallete set would be 6 full 11 oz tubes of w&n. So most likely will just get one color or two at a time until I get the 6 main.

[@phillipstroll7385]

They aren't worth it. If you want to throw away your money just to say you have it go for it. Just know this company operates on a flash pop up basis. They give product away to youtubers to hype it. Raise prices to make it seem botique, then pretend to be out of stock 25 days out of a month. This gives the false impressions of a high quality much purchased product. Thus causing people to impulse buy for fomo. It's all a marketing scam. Well, maybe I shouldn't say scam. It isn't a secret and everyone knows how this marketing scheme works. So scam isn't the right word. Marketing psychology is better. You'd be better off buying your own pigments and mixing your own or buying reputable single pigment paints. Remember, almost none of A Gallo paints are single pigment or the top pigments. Almost all are lower value / grade pigments mixed to make a single hue. The fact that youtubers do not spend their adSense,, KZbin views, sponsorship money on these paints, even when they get to write the cost off, should tell you all something. Recall it wasn't too long ago when these very same youtubers were pushing the single pigment mission gold the exact same way. If you aren't a KZbinr just get the least expensive good quality single pigment paint that's always in stock you can find. India sells great quality single pigment paints at exceptional prices. 24 10ml tubes of artist quality single pigments paints for $10.00 - $15.00. Prices vary Not trying to tell people what to do with their money. Just helping fellow artists. Remember, if a KZbinr won't / didn't pay for it, (when they get to write the cost of it off ) why should you?

[@Mirrigold]

"They're a very well behaved paint" - yes that is so true :D that's what I love the most about my A Gallo paints, they just perform beautifully no matter what you do to them, chuck water at them, lift them, mix them together, spray them etc, they just never misbehave and come out on all paper types beautifully. I've got 49 of them so far through various sales and discounts and I'm saving to get the rest.

[@amberdreams_0]

I love listening to the oohs of delight you make when you start on each new swatch. 😁

[@susanavenir]

Absolutely do not need these paints and I SO NEED THEM ALL RIGHT NOW!!!! Beautiful, informative video - thank you!

[@Erzas_Art_Atelier]

The Pietra Rosa and Dragon's Blood are on my wishlist

[@spoonierv1543]

Pietra is wonderful, and notterno. I also love Ercolano and Copper. And olive and harbor.

[@KatheeRN]

I really enjoy her paints, and I have some of her accessories (brushes, paper, brush holder wrap, etc.), which I truly enjoy. Alina does her own customer service, and is such a kind lady. I'm in love with her copper blue paint, and many others. I haven't been on her site for awhile, as I've put a halt on paint buying in 2022 until 2023. Can't wait til January 22nd to stock up on more!!!

[@adriennea1348]

I loved Pietra Rossa too - it either means "red stone" or "pink stone" (I keep forgetting if "rosa" is pink or red in Italian.. 😂) I am also IN LOVE with the Dark Forest and I was so happy to see you getting so excited about it

[@kmeldrom6932]

Hi Oto. 🌺 Thank you! I’ve beaten the “want monster” AGAIN after re-re-rewatching this video!!! Their time will come, as pennies are saved and when current stocks are depleted (nothing else to call The Collection, really 😅😅😅). Miss you 🦩🌺🌴.

[@pyxiecup]

Just to add a comment for the general public who thinks A. Gallo is too expensive, the brushes are WAAAY cheaper than all your other large commercial companies. I have nearly all of the brushes they offer. As for the paints, $9 a half pan is completely reasonable, and it's about the same price as most other large commercial companies. As someone who has purchased SO many small business homemade paints, a half pan will run you between $8-$25, depending on the company. If it's expensive for you, I recommend you set your alarm for the last Sunday of each month, and buy a few paints and brushes at a time.

[@lightwavz]

The Dark Forest is the perfect "sea storm sky" color! Put some wispy grey clouds on that and it says, "stay indoors! Intense weather!" Hoping you are having a great time in Japan!

[@VeretenoVids]

So cool! Pietra means stone. So it's pink stone. IIRC it refers to a pinkish rock used for building material. I could be totally off my noggin there.

[@danielleb.7055]

Love these paints. I have a few of these colors and love the dark forest. I'd love to see you use these ( all a. Gallo) in a painting and no I don't mean use all of them in a painting just a painting w a Gallo paints. Have an amazing day

[@thehausofplants]

Maimeri has a dragons blood water paint as well. It's just as gorgeous.

[@annaherlinger6316]

I just ordered the signature set today as well as 4 additional colors. I used your discount code ! Thank you!

[@kmeldrom6932]

Oto I so appreciate you reviewing these paints. And it WAS extremely generous of A Gallo to send you every paint they make. I’ve seen other reviews for them but you have convinced me to move them up my List. Every color intrigues me. It’s good to think that by being featured in Jackson’s they’ve most likely found reliable sources for their pigments. I’ve been on their email list forever it seems and our worlds have not yet connected, lol. I’ve wanted them from the very beginning but the price has made them a little too “precious,” tbt. That makes me wonder how they will wear. Lovely video. Thank you.

[@melaniehellum1281]

Oh my I'm putting these paints on my wish list..

[@spacepebble]

Elizabeth Keefner here.... I love, love, love this brand. They have become my very favorite paints I have. I find myself reaching for them over all my other paints. Some day I will have hopefully have all their colors. From this group you swatched though the Dark Forrest is amazing! I love perylene green so this is right up my ally. I have the Pietra Rosa and I can say it is an absolute joy to paint with. I use it now over Potters Pink all the time. I am so excited for you being able to swatch all their colors and will use your videos and library to choose my next colors. Thank you Dr. Kano. Also have you looked at their drawing stones? I am very intrigued by these but don't know how I would use them . It would be so amazing if you worked with A Gallo to do a review of them.

[@petiteflower5259]

Holy wow that mix of dark forest and quin rose is to die for!

[@geckonia]

I share your excitement for A. Gallo. Again…no cauliflowers 🎉 I may have missed it are there lightfast specs on these?

[@marlenaamalfitano2727]

I truly love Gallo paints

[@liannehogan4717]

So love how excited you get at discovering these colours. I get the same thrill doing my pigment sheets.

[@stewarth]

Will you give us a 12 color list, using your pallette method?

[@Finkeldinken]

Ooh, that's a cool idea!

[@madelinegrudens]

I just ordered a split primary set and now I'm even more excited about getting this brand... Be warned, I went online to buy as soon as they launched and one of the colors I wanted sold out before I could check out... I had it in my cart... and it disappeared.... I'm coming for you next time 🤩 thanks for sharing this! The colors are so rich and beautiful 😍

[@jillwiswall5386]

Wow! This has been such a gorgeous series! I’m privileged to own a few A. Gallo paints, and I love them! Thank you for the great look at the entire range! I have a lengthy shopping list now…

[@vanessalynch7985]

Hi oto! Miss your videos. Look forward to see you swatch the newest colors of a gallo!

[@Deedster56]

Hello Oto and thank you so much for your WONDERFUL videos! You are amazing!! A. Gallo are my favourite watercolours!! Don’t you love the faint smell of rosemary that wafts up at you as you re-wet the pans? Pietra Rosa means ‘pink stone’ and isn’t that the perfect name for such a lovely colour? You are a total inspiration to me and a very great help in my watercolour journey 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

that spring green is so cute, it makes me want to paint frogs in that colour! Thank you for sharing these paints with us, I will never buy these because of the price but it's lovely to get a look at how they perform without buying them myself first.

[@dsimms561]

I'm buying the gold! The Dragon's blood looks like a transparent Indian Red. Love the Burnt Umber. Like the rose, but wouldn't use it enough to justify the expense. Ultramarine Pink,,, meh. Love the ultramarine violet. Great Sepia! Great Forest Green, I'll buy that one, too. Great demo, thanks.

[@CHARUL814]

They are definitely very very beautiful colours and it's very generous of them to send you all their colours. Thank you for reviewing them. As great as they look, it isn't for everyone as the prices are just ridiculously high. I think I will stick to my Windsor and Newton.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I may be murdered for what I say, but here goes. Part of the allure of these paints is their provenance and their packaging. They are very nice paints, don’t get me wrong. I have three sets but what do I mostly use? My Daniel Smiths. I think there is a bit of a learning curve with these paints, and I never can get good results. If you can afford them, treat yourself by all means. If you can’t, yearn no more!

[@dees3179]

Couldn’t agree more,….except that’s how I feel about Daniel smith! A lot depends on where you are located as it massively affects both prices, and how the paint behaves (dry air vs wet air etc). I’ve definitely managed to cure my buying obsession and now only ever get a couple of colours to try rather than sets. Saved me a fortune. The most difficult thing is finding time and mental energy to paint. That has to be the priority.

[@JessicaCEP]

I really love the travel brushes, the harbor blue and dark olive

[@travelbonne4872]

I just purchased one set because of you. Thanks!😊

[@stevemurray6543]

Great finish to the series. Love my set and I think the folks at this company are just fabulous. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate your reviews and swatches.

[@reneaclark7689]

The burnt umber looks so beautiful! I have yet to find a brown I love.

[@noodleneedles3561]

Have you looked at Roman Szmal browns? They have a great range, something for everyone.

[@reneaclark7689]

@@noodleneedles3561 I have a couple Roman Szmal but none of their browns. I will look again.

[@petiteflower5259]

@@reneaclark7689 Oh they have a million earth tones including cypress burnt umber, you should definitely check them out. The A Gallo paints look amazing but are a major splurge while RS are super affordable :)

[@attorneycarissa]

I just ordered from them. And then ordered a second set! 😆

[@silkspinner7010]

Thank you for this video, the Pietro Rosa is my favourite. I was wondering if you would be trying out the Michael Harding watercolours that are now available at Jackson’s. They look awesome.

[@craigcastagnoli2447]

Thank you Dr. Oto!! Appreciate all you work to help us. Do you think this is a safe less toxic brand than others? Thanks for your thoughts!

[@beckywebster90]

This may be the first pan set I try

[@TarotLadyLissa]

I want Petra Rosa as a lipstick!!!

[@Jw16mosier]

Thank you the information that you shear in your Video’s . I have been trying to buy there paints for over 3 months now but I always miss the day of sale. I thought about just getting them from Jackson’s. But I want to order from them directly. Now I want them all .. So ? What is the best way to start.. not sure ? Because I want to own all of them. But they are hard to contact when the sale is Just on one day. And will I be able to get more if I run out of them without having to wait.. any advice from you would be great. THANK YOU Sincerely J 🤓

[@msfrehel8758]

You can subscibe to their newsletter - then you get the information and reminder one day before they put out the sale. I put on my alarm clock at the starting time and was sucessful. Actually I‘m so happy with these beautiful colours! Good luck for you!🍀

[@craigcastagnoli2447]

These look so beautiful. Can anyone share about the rosemary scent? Is it real strong ???

[@bukopaudan]

I have been watching this series from the start and was first introduced to A. Gallo through you! Upon research, I found that they are handmade in ASSISI - a city that is near and dear to my heart! I'm hoping to be able to grab paint for myself within the next year or so! Thank you so much for sharing your excitement! PS: I wrote down all the colors you mentioned, and it was 18! HAHA If we were wanting to go for a set of 12 that is good for mixing/general painting, what do you think would be good in terms of primaries? Thank you again, Dr. Kano!

[@datTear]

Thank you for your very helpful videos! Now Im waiting for the restock in January ... Do you have experience with the colors of michael harding?

[@lisaleone2296]

I've been trying to get my hands on Pietra Rosa for months, and I can't find Dragon's Blood to order it.

[@LonitaFraser]

Are those natural pigments lightfast, or are they like lake pigments, plant-based ones and not?

[@anjapinkau3737]

If I'm not mistaken, they are less than excellent, which is why Dragon's Blood and Indigo have been taken out of the sets.

[@CherzArts]

These colors are definitely hard to beat, BUT most have too many pigments, which I prefer not to mix with any other color as the result is so unknown.

[@alinatr2693]

I'm hoping for a giftcard for christmas,because I want to buy 3 blues and 2 greens from them.These paints are beautiful,but let's be real,if you pay 9€ for 1 paint,a metal case should be included!! The best gold is included in the metallic set from paul rubens,these are the best metallic paints!!!

[@rosemarypetersen143]

you sold me! How do I get this set?

[@susanavenir]

Click "Show More" at the bottom of the gray description box for the video and all the links are there. Cheers!

[@KatheeRN]

Look up A Gallo watercolors

[@Freedomforvera]

The colors arrives, mixed palette is a bit dry and does not smell. The colors were not that intense for me and some were different color to what I expected… hmmm… still like them. But very expensive….

[@terririley186]

Why don’t you put cover up the “bad” swatch of Notturno with a strip with the proper Notturno on your large page swatch of the Signature set. Also, you should mention that Dragon’s Blood is not lightfast. I enjoy your videos soooo very much - thank you for all your hard work!!!

[@julienotsmith7068]

Dragon’s Blood resin contains arsenic? some elemental toxin escaping my memory, which can be absorbed through the skin. So the old legend of killing by dipping a person’s shirt in dragon’s blood and letting them wear it? Works. Happy holidays! 🤣

[@awatercolourist]

First!

[@LCLand]

Why is everyone so excited about dragons blood? It looks like blood. Creepy

[@adriennea1348]

If you've ever cut yourself and accidentally bled on a paper, you'd find that blood is actually much, much darker when it dries. (I may have had a cut on my hand that kept reopening as I was packing to move.... I ended up with streaks of dark brown on several of the boxes I packed...)

[@JuJuForREAL]

I can’t stand when peoples pinkies stick out like that. Makes my skin crawl.