How to use Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks

HOW TO USE DANIEL SMITH EXTRA_FINE WATECOLOR STICKS
This covers a few ways to use these watercolor sticks:
1) About the product
SIZE : about 77m long (vs about the 60mm of other brands) and 11mm in dia
Content : 12 ml (fills 6 half pans)
The stick cover mentions the Pigment shade used, and the lightfastness
Now as to the question of what can be done with these watercolor sticks
2) Dry on dry.. texture
3) Dry strokes, with water added
4) Dry on wet paper
5) Quicker way of creating a pool of paint on a Palette :
6) Using the sticks in a pan. You can cut a piece off to load a half pan. One 12 ml stick fills 6 half pans!
6) Comparing the effectiveness of watercolor sticks with tube or pan colors
7) Textural Effects
8) Recap
These are such fun when you want to really get spontaneous and creative, to try out mixed media effects just using the watercolor medium! Give them a shot if you haven’t tried them yet! Post what you’ve done and tag me on Instagram @alisonpintoart to see how creative you can get!
Colors : New Gamboge, Quin Deep Gold, Quin Burnt Orange, Phthalo Turquoise, Carbazole Violet, Imperial Purple, Sodalite Genuine
Paper: Anupam
Brushes :
Da Vinci Maestro Size 8,
Escoda Ultimo Mop 14,
Escoda Prado 1/2 in flat,
Silverbrush Black Velvet size 10
Knife Ann Cline PF-5
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[@katepanthera7265]

Wasn't sure how well these would work, but this convinces me that they are well worth the money. It is really informative to see how many ways you use these, and the color comparisons to the tube colors. They also look like they might be somewhat easier to control than diluted colors from a pan or tube. Thank you so much for the in-depth look at these. Everyone should check out your Instagram page - your work is phenomenal! So many different styles and subjects - very talented!

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you Kate. That’s encouragement for me to do more! Grateful for your taking the time to be specific in your feedback. Thanks again 😊♥️

[@jdschneider5858]

Ooh, I like the palette knife texture. Looks like a nice beginning for a landscape.

[@Dawn24Michele]

Absolutely the best and most thorough product review I've ever seen. You should be a brand ambassador. You've sold me on a product I didn't even want. Daniel Smith needs to contact you lol.

[@juststartingover2735]

Best demo of the DS sticks!

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you for such an encouraging feedback! 💕

[@nachobidness2553]

Although the artist called one of the sticks "a crayon," these are not. They're just pigment and binder. They're basically a bigger pan paint. Beautiful artwork, Alison!

[@gertietheduck]

So glad someone actually did something interesting with these sticks! Every KZbin video I have seen has been of people simply using them just swatching them and using them like pan watercolours, which... what's the point? I love the sticks and it's great to see someone showcasing their full potential, for once!! Please do more videos, your work is so free and it's delightful to see you have fun with it. Also, not sure of the music in the background is yours or if it's coming from outside, but I love it too! 😀

[@juststartingover2735]

Based on other demonstrations Ive seen I had decided not to bother with these sticks. However, your demonstration of actually creating art with them has completely changed my mind! Im looking forward to getting some now! Thank you, and Yes I am now subscribed to your channel 💖🤗👍

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. Im so glad to hear it! You can follow me on Instagram and FB @alisonpintoart 💗💗

[@angela14962002]

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback. If you think this could be useful, please share 😊🧡

[@romeredubost6971]

Great demo of the product by you, and your great artwork.

[@kymnippes4555]

I just had to say how much I enjoyed your review! You gave such a thorough mix of info, ideas and creativity. Thank you. Off to buy some watercolor sticks…

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you very much Kym. I hope you find creative freedom with them as I do! ♥️

[@mariajosegarciabarroso1006]

Chulisimo. Una pasada ❤❤❤

[@wilmamarais2157]

Beautifull ... thank you!

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you Wilma. 😊

[@paintingtracey]

Great video thanks

[@janiceluepke3420]

Beautiful thank you. I have been interested in these for quite a while. Expensive though. The also sell plastic cases for the sticks. I like your more common sense container with paper towel.

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you very much for watching Janice. These sticks are heavily pigmented and such fun to use 😊

[@kathybost1879]

thank you for all this information- I've had these for about 1 yr. and have never used them- now I have lots of ideas!

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Thank you Kathy! Im so glad you enjoyed it! Look me up on Instagram @alisonpintoart to see more painting videos. Happy painting!! :)

[@robertjoseph3134]

great taste in music

[@jenniferhennings3999]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing all these techniques.

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Jennifer Hennings thank you so much for your review 😊

[@NanciesArt11]

TY for showing the different ways to use the Daniel Smith Watercolour sticks. That Imperial Purple, I went looking for in one of my favorite Art suppliers and it's SOLD OUT! :D

[@AlisonPintoArt]

NanciesArt11 that’s truly a gorgeous shade! I’m sure it will return to stock. I’d love to read your feedback once you get to play with it! 😊💛

[@marlenejones6266]

@@AlisonPintoArt I have the purple....omg it is outstanding...so deep so bright. I am going to think of a way to use it today

[@tomasdemisevicius834]

so very helpful, thank you!

[@anjaliharnahalli5687]

Awesome...loved it

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Anjali Harnahalli thank you so much 😊

[@ladyinblack3398]

I just got 3 ice stick trays with lids 3 with 10 slots each for $12.00 on Amazon. Way cheaper than buying the Daniel Smith plastic case holders that are 5 slots for 10 dollars each.

[@DianaStupino]

Love it! what a beautiful effects and textures!

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Diana Stupino thank you so much for taking the time to write in! I’d love to know what you’d be interested in seeing a review of in future.:)

[@DianaStupino]

​@@AlisonPintoArt what I love here is that you not only show us how to use this watercolour supply, but also how to play with it. Watching you using the knife was really inspiring, and made me think about how to step forward from the basic techniques for watercolours! If you use watercolours (pencils, markers, pans or tubes...) in other ways, or even in mix-media projects, please do a video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@AlisonPintoArt]

@@DianaStupino Thank you! I plan to experiment more this year and post my findings :) Do share my video with your art friends if you find it added value.

[@joannhall9733]

Beautiful demonstration. I’m getting these for my birthday! What brand of paper are you using? Cold or hot press? Thank you

[@mariajosegarciabarroso1006]

No entiendo el. Idioma. Però nueva. Seguidora. Solo puedo ver las opinió es. Gracias

[@scythiclearning.6373]

Water colour pencils ultra pro max

[@arien3258]

are these lightfast?

[@AlisonPintoArt]

Yes! With the exception of a couple of known fugitive pigments, the sticks have the same properties as their tube counterparts 😊