Huge Handmade Watercolour Art Haul! ✿ Artisan Paints from Etsy Sellers, Swatches, Making Palettes

[@azzuparis]

Beautiful colours and they look so creamy! I like the fact that you shop local, it’s actually nice to talk directly with the shop owner and not with a robot. Plus they are lovely people and it’s kind of them to send some free stuff!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I really like to shop local when I can, and the free samples were a lovely bonus!

[@jessicablackburn5670]

Enjoyable 23min and bit spent watching your video and having a cup of tea. Breezed by and looking forward to the US paint review.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's lovely to hear - thanks for watching, Jessica! Good Honey Watercolors review coming soon! 🧡

[@ellendeman8417]

Lovely video. So nice to hear how happy you are with your new paints. Good for you!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Ellen! I absolutely love them; they're like little treasures. 🧡

[@anne-marieolivier8318]

Hippo Skin Purple 😭😭😭 so beautiful!!!!!!! All these are so goegeous

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know!! Such a special colour. 💗

[@suzeaa]

Coolest swatches EVER!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, thank you!

[@karenemmerich2572]

Lovely palette! Beautiful color choices 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much, Karen! A lot of thought went into this. :)

[@RyeMiArt]

Oh wow, your palette looks so amazing. Also the 'line swatches' in the sketchbook, what a great idea and it looks stunning. 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! A lot of thought went into that palette. :)

[@Dan.B.Artist]

Thank you for showing off my Dusk colour, I'm glad you are enjoying it!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I absolutely love it, Dan! Thank you for making such a beautiful colour.

[@lizcharalambous9150]

Revisiting your lovely video about handmade watercolours, this video sent me down a very enjoyable rabbit hole and I'm now the proud owners of so many palettes and love of handmade watercolours! Keep up the good work Natasha you are very inspirational! X

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's so lovely, Liz. Thank you! I always cringe at my older videos (I've had a quick look at this one again and I'd film it differently now), so it's nice to know that people still enjoy them. I'm glad that it inspired you to look into handmade watercolours and that you're a fan of them too! x

[@lizcharalambous9150]

@@NatashaNewtonArt don't be too critical of yourself Natasha you do some lovely videos! I often watch them more than once. Very relaxing and love your art work. Keep up the good work!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@lizcharalambous9150 I really appreciate that, thank you. x

[@jamatwar]

Every time I watch a haul from you, it inspires me to create again. Thank you ☺️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That is really, really lovely to hear! Thank you for watching. :)

[@eaupoetique]

I l🌸ve your palette! It’s so recognizably yours & just so beautiful! 🤗✨🎨🫐🌊🌌💙

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thank you! You know me - I love to mix those moody, muted colours with soft pinks and the occasional bright! 😁🤗🖤💗

[@ailsalumbides2351]

Have a bunch of art supplies in my cart at Jackson's. Decided to go for it and used your link. Hope that helps! Love your videos x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you Ail, that was so nice of you! I hope you enjoy your new art supplies. :) x

[@chrissie4452]

Very nice ! I have been buying handmade watercolours for some years now and Katie’s (KWARTS watercolour) has the most beautiful ones, very high quality. I have been collecting hand made watercolours from India, Germany, Italy, Scotland, UK, Ukraine, and many from USA (Vermont, Oregon, California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Hawaï, Washington D.C, Vermont...). They are my favorites !

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's amazing, you must have an impressive collection! x

[@debsllewelyn230]

Wow, super-helpful video! That Wild Pink from Archie's.... and the 'Hippo Skin' one! Such beautiful colours. So many there I will be buying, thanks for the inspiration Natasha as ever xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Debs! I'm so pleased to hear that you found it helpful. After I'd edited it, I thought of other things I could have mentioned about the paints (and my palette) but I'll be sharing more of these in future videos anyway! Wild Pink is the brightest colour - it's really quite amazing. And Hippo Skin is so special with the colour separation and granulation. Just beautiful. 💗 xx

[@debsllewelyn230]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I don't usually like Neons, but that one was somehow deeply intense as well as bright. Wow. Also, so helpful that you took the time to link the sellers below, thank you! 💕

[@debsllewelyn230]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Just ordered! Haha xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@debsllewelyn230 Ah, excellent! Enjoy! xx

[@jenarnold438]

I just recently discovered your channel and I’m so in love with it. Wasn’t feeling the best this past weekend, so I’ve been binge watching your past videos and so enjoying them all. Thank you for such a wonderful place to hang out and I absolutely love your art and color choices!🥰🥰 🎨💚💙

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm sorry that you haven't been feeling great, Jen, and hope you feel better soon. 💗 I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos and that they kept you company this past weekend! I really appreciate your kind comment - thank you! :)

[@madalelly9695]

I love your art, I love your personality, everything you put on screen calms me down and excites me to create at the same time. Thank you so much for making these videos 💖

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much! 🧡 I'm so pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos, and thank you for watching. :)

[@franswey2]

So interesting. I love the handmade watercolors and want to find out more about them before I invest. Looking forward to seeing your video about Tonja Wilcox’s handmade watercolors. Thank you for sharing. I love your videos. Fran

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Fran! Yes, I think that this is where swatching videos come in very useful, as the paints are quite an investment.

[@carinadannfors1044]

You might like JuliaK. She often show when she make her beautiful paints on her youtube channel.

[@sarajamal799]

Lovely colors

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Sara!

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

Puuurfect timing! 👍🏼🧡

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Alyona! x

[@Calibizaro]

I love your color choices. They are so soothing and sophisticated! I got a few Luminance pencils and started having fun sketching simple landscapes in a sketchbook, and it's so dang fun and relaxing!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! 💗 I'm so glad you're having fun sketching with the Luminance (it becomes addictive!).

[@sarahhowes7201]

Thanks so much for opening my eyes to the handmade watercolours available in the UK. Since I've bought from most of the shops and found some too on my handmade watercolour journey. Found a handmade watercolour maker called novae co on Etsy some really unusual colours like rock pool a light greeny grey turquoise and cupcake a muted lavender grey lilac. And sends samples in tiny shells. X

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Handmade watercolours are fascinating, aren't they! I'm enjoying painting with mine so much. 🧡 Have fun with yours! x

[@wendykleeb2071]

I love looking at your handmade watercolors! I'm a new subscriber and love your esthetic. I'm from the US.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Wendy, thank you so much!

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

So happy to see this video,such a stunning selection of colours.You really do have a real gift for selecting your colours to create the palettes.Some of the colour names are just delightful like 'Hippo Skin Purple' makes me think of the dancing hippos in the disney animation Fantasia. I love the fact these beautiful colours are created by artists,they are like little treasures. I loved the 'Tiffany' colour and the metallics am sure will look amazing in your nightscapes palette and in the paints created with it.The swatch book also looks amazing and is a great reference you can come back too. I found myself tryig to picture the amazing paintings you wil create with all these colours and sense you expanding your colours will change your work and take you in new creative directions which is exciting.Look forward to seeing the other palette videos that will follow this one but also to seeing the future paintings you will create with them. It's lovely to get to go on this new journey in your work through these videos you share with us and to be inspired on our own journeys. I still think you should look into working with a handmade paint maker to create./curate a palette of colours because I just know if you did it would be stunning palette to own,with your real eye for putting colours together it would be something really special. And I think I will look into getting some handmade watercolours myself,having seen how amazing they are through your videos.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I LOVED filming this one! I was so excited to show everyone these gorgeous paints. I'm so glad you enjoyed watching it, Matt. Hippo Skin Purple is amazing in name and colour! I love the fact that some of the samples and free extra paints (such as 'Tiffany') will sometimes push me out of my comfort zone and make me experiment with colours I wouldn't necessarily have chosen. It's an exciting journey, this art malarkey, isn't it?! It's so lovely to have you all coming along with me for the ride! And I still really REALLY want to work with a paint maker to create/curate a palette of colours - that's the dream! Let me know if you buy some paints Matt, as I'd be curious to know what you decide to get. :)

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I deceded to just go for it,I found some sellers on Etsy that appealed to me and have placed a few orders!,Hard not to get carried away!!! so many stunning colours and makers to choose from.I will email you to let you know what colours I have ordered,let me know what you think of my choices.Prices were actually okay.But can't wait for all these watercolour treasures to arrive!!!

[@neshacruz6574]

I’m excited for the good honey video ❤️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's coming, Nesha! 🧡

[@miaomiaochan]

I recognized the KWARTS packaging almost immediately. Like you, I have accumulated quite the collection of Katie's paints, but I'm in the US, so the shipping costs have hit my wallet hard.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're addictive paints, aren't they! She has so many beautiful and unique colours. :)

[@nancyloomis3046]

I'm watching this over a year later... I'm in the U.S. too. I've ordered handmade wcs from Etsy and gotten some from the UK and from Spain. So much fun to get these little treasures! Mostly I've gotten mine from the U.S., but I find that shipping from UK to US is very affordable, but I guess not the other way around. I've ordered from Jackson's and shipping is about the same or cheaper than from US! 😡 My 2 recent fave handmade wc makers are Mrs. Hand Made & Poems About You. Check them out! Happy Watercoloring 😊

[@myrawillis6829]

I too am late to watching this. I'm eagerly awaiting my order from KWARTS. I find that to make the shipping worthwhile I need to order a certain amount. Shipping costs are brutal everywhere and they make it difficult for artisans to sell their goods. It's such a shame because I'd love to buy a pan or two from various makers but the shipping costs make it prohibitive.

[@joannaclaydesign8916]

Sooo excited for this video! I get so excited every time you upload!😍🧡

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yay! Thank you, Joanna! 🧡🧡🧡

[@dragonflytee]

Thank you so much! I’m very excited to see what you think. 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I can't wait to play with your beautiful paints! 🧡

[@heatherk.8182]

Ooooh, they are so pretty!! I really love your color selection 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@lindakazel4273]

Loved this video. I’m about to start my handmade watercolor adventure here in the US.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I saw SO many beautiful paints by US sellers when I was on Etsy the other week - have fun!

[@lindsayjayne2169]

All so beautiful, what a nice video!! I actually just got the "Wild Pink" from Archie's Paints as well, and your right it doesn't off on camera so well, it's so bright and beautiful isn't it?! It honestly makes opera rose look dull, and it makes the most gorgeous mixes!💗

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's incredibly bright! Ooh, I'll have to mix it with other colours and see what I can come up with!

[@lindsayjayne2169]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I'd check out Thea's channel for some ideas on mixing bright pinks, that where I get my ideas from, her channels called "HerBillowingHeart" and her videos are so wonderful!💖

[@CatsInaCradle]

I enjoyed this so much. I absolutely adore and cherish my handmade watercolors. I hope you will also try "Poems About You" on etsy as well. They are magnificent! 🤗

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I've been looking at their shop and drooling! Those colours!

[@catherinesochacki795]

Recently bought some paint from Tonja and can’t wait for it to come

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hope you love it as much as I do! :)

[@iadenicole931]

Always so informative and enjoyable. So tempting! Do the sellers provide pigment information with their watercolours? Looking forward to seeing you swatch out those other paints.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! Most sellers do provide pigment and lightfast information. I tried the Good Honey paints for the first time today and they are beautiful - incredibly creamy and so pigmented. Video coming soon!

[@RitaRitiRoo]

What a lovely video, Natasha 🥰 I’m obsessed with your channel, love seeing all the beautiful things you get to try and your voice is so relaxing (hope this isn’t a weird thing to say haha). Also so good to see you support small Uk based businesses 😊💕

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, no it's not weird - I will gladly accept all compliments graciously! 😂 Thank you! I'm so pleased that you're enjoying the videos. 💗

[@thebooksofmylife]

Because of your video I'm browsing through KWARTSCreations shop and making a list of paints I want to buy. And I just made a biiiig order of Daniel Smith watercolours yesterday - my wallet won't like it 😅 I guess never too many paints?! Gorgeous video as always :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I earnestly believe that it's not possible to own too many paints. 🤗 (Go for it!)

[@js3184]

I’ve recently gotten into handmade watercolors so this video was perfect timing 👍🏻 ⏱ I’m definitely going to check out your recommendations - thank you

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! Please watch the video I uploaded yesterday as well, with some of the best handmade watercolours I've tried so far. :)

[@sariannas2799]

So beautiful! I keep looking at handmade paints on Etsy, might have to actually go for it soon.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Go for it, Sarianna! 🧡

[@curiouscolour8336]

Love Kwarts. I have a bunch of paint from her (mostly because of all the extras she sends). I think her Grey-Blue and Red Iron Oxide are my favourites from her.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

She has some stunning colours and such an amazing range too! 🧡

[@MsNeinNeinNein]

Thanks for sharing this Natasha. I think it would be very beneficial for both sellers and buyers to have the option of buying dot samples at affordable prices. Handmade watercolours can be more expensive than Daniel Smith or Schmincke and sometimes they are not what we expect because the pictures of the swatches are not the best or colours even change depending on our devices just to give an example.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I totally agree! The dot samples I have seen for sale have been fairly expensive - it should be an affordable way to try them out and would probably result in more sales in the long run!

[@jessicastrideart]

Wow you have some jewels there! The neon pink looks amazing, it’s a shame it’s not lightfast otherwise I’d be putting that on my shopping list. It’s difficult to get lightfast pinks in whatever medium isn’t it? I hope you’ll make a video of you using these in a painting, they’re so beautiful.x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know! I love neon pink but neon colours are never lightfast - they're pretty much the most fugitive of all paints. I've tried to be very careful with the other pinks I've ordered recently and will only buy them if they're rated excellent or very good for lightfastness (so many aren't!). Definitely more watercolour videos to come - I can't wait to share how I'll be using these in my work! Thanks Jess. 🧡 xx

[@alycewood2726]

(Commenting from my main KZbin account but it's Alyce from beyond indigo!) Thank you so so much Natasha! Loved this video and I've now got a long list of other watercolour makers' paints to try :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you Alyce - I love the paints SO much! Keep up the great work. :)

[@anjakritzelkram5544]

Awesome colors! I guess I need to go on a shopping tour at Etsy now 🤣

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Go for it! 🤗

[@lizcharalambous9150]

Love your videos, only trouble it's making me want to buy stuff!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I apologise for that! ;) Glad that you're enjoying the videos though, Liz!

[@lizcharalambous9150]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I keep coming back to your lovely relaxing videos. You have inspired me to make a muted colour palette and I've checked out some of the Etsy sellers you suggested. Looking forward to trying them out when they arrive and get cracking on some autumnal artwork :)

[@angeleatan2662]

This was such a nice unboxing video! Calm as usual, it was nice to watch this while I was doing my work ☺ Also, I'm really tempted to get some of the watercolours for myself! (Even tho shipping costs $20 to where I live 😅)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Angelea - it was nice to keep you company while you worked! :) So pleased that you enjoyed the video. 🧡

[@cornshot9857]

Never gotten any handmade pans, or even artist grade. Maybe I'll start out with a tiny primary set

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That would be a great way to start!

[@archietheredcat]

Hello, thank you for the Video, from your oppinion, whats the biggest difference from big brand wc like Dainiel Smith, Senelier , Schmincke, Qor etc with hand made artist? Are the quality are better? Im interested is some of them on etsy, but its so hard to find the reviews of them, and some of the price tag for a halfpan are to high for my wallet (98$ for 6 halfpan😳)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks for watching! I would say that the handmade paints feel different - they seem to take a little longer to rewet sometimes (although the same could be said for certain pigments from the larger brands) and the texture varies more than it would do with the mainstream paints. But they feel so special when you're using them! They smell amazing (due to the clove oil used in them), and the colours seem unique and, to me, just so beautiful. I also love supporting small businesses! $98 for 6 half pans does seem expensive - I haven't seen any that cost that much! But you do usually pay a little bit more for handmade paints; I guess because of the labour-intensive process of making them.

[@archietheredcat]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you so much for replying^^, the one that are 98$ said have natural mineral and gems on it so probably its that expensive..yes, Im interested in the unique colors they have as well ^^ its hard to find the same color in big brand wc.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@archietheredcat Ah, I see! yes, that explains it. I think it's nice to have a combination of big brand and handmade watercolours. It will be interesting to see how well these mix with my Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke etc. :)

[@floralsbywendy]

Love this video! I never knew about handmade watercolors until I came across your channel and I am so glad I did ❤️ there is so much to the watercolour world and you share so much of that in your videos 🥰 I’ve been looking at Nectar watercolours since your video - just wanted to know if you’ve painted with them and your thoughts on their paints. Thank you ☺️☺️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm sorry to say that I actually had problems with five of my Nectar watercolours. I LOVE the colours, but the formulation meant that they dried powdery and could actually be smudged with my finger (a bit like dry pastels). I was so disappointed. The best handmade watercolours I've used to date are by Arkaar Creation, Good Honey, and A Gallo. :) x

[@floralsbywendy]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you! You’ve been so helpful ☺️ I’ve been eyeing nectar watercolors but glad I waited - it’s a shame because their colors are gorgeous! I’m saving up for a set from Agallo I can’t wait especially after seeing your videos ❤️

[@MayMay00]

Handmade watercolors really do open up a whole new side of watercolors 🌈. I am wondering though, when you buy handmade watercolors, do you use them in your professional art as well? I don't know much about them but how would you go about finding information on their pigments and lightfastedness? (like the pink and iron colors you showed). On another note, I don't know how you resist the urge to open and swatch all of them the minute you get them lol

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

On the Etsy shops that the handmade watercolour sellers have, most of them do have information about the pigments and binders they use in their paints and lightfast information as well, and when you order from them they also send this information with the paints too,they also all have contact details so you can ask any questions you may have about their paints. I found when I asked questions via their email or contact platform the sellers/makers were happy to answer them.Most of the handmade colours would be classed as artist's quality,and some may not be but sellers have all this information on their Etsy shops.

[@MayMay00]

@@Vanitasmortedigital oh wow. Thank you for your response!! Since I’m just a beginner, I’ve been keeping away from handmade paints since they feel special and expensive and probably wasted on me LOL 😂 but I’m still tempted

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

@@MayMay00 Find a shop on Etsty from a maker you are drawn too and order a small set or maybe order the three primaries and see how you get on with them.This way you can improve your colour mixing and try out the handmade paints.These paints do cost a liitle more,but it's because of the pigments used in them and binders plus the makers time too.But you know you will be getting a good qaulity paint made with a genuine love for the craft by the maker/seller.

[@MayMay00]

@@Vanitasmortedigital All good points. Yeah maybe I'll check out and start with a small set and see how that goes. 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I see that Matt has answered your comments, Selja! Thanks Matt! :) I think it's great advice to start with a small primary colour set to try them out and then add more if you like using them. The handmade paints I've tried so far have varied quite a lot in consistency, so starting with a few and then adding to them is the way to go, I think.

[@appleknocker56]

On handmade paints have the pigment numbers used? As new to water colors knowing the colors used to make that color helps me w mixing! Ty look like fun!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

The sellers often list the pigment numbers in the product description online. :)

[@JessicaCEP]

Could you update the listing for Dan Barrett’s site? I checked all over, including Penholder Art, and couldn’t find it… thanks

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I think he’s stopped making watercolours for now.

[@pinnedpoet5110]

Hi, how long is handmade watercolors shelf life is? Do they not get spoiled after just a few years or months?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

All paints will have a shelf life to some extent, but watercolours seem to last a long time in my experience, and I can't see why handmade watercolours wouldn't be the same if looked after well. Just always be sure to leave your palette open for a little while so that the paints can dry fully after you use them! This way you won't have a problem with mould and they should last longer.

[@pinnedpoet5110]

@@NatashaNewtonArt ohh thank you for that new info, i didnt know that watercolors can mold if not dried properly after using, good thing I leave it overnight when i am done cause i'm lazy to clean up, thank u!

[@sueallen952]

I've never had the awesome experience of trying out hand made water colours although I would LOVE to, they are way out of my budget. I've got to stop watching videos on them im 66 and can't stand the excitement lol

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hadn't until this month! I saved up to buy them and I'm so glad I did. Maybe you could start with just a Primary set of three colours to see if you like them, and go from there? Then you could add to your collection occasionally whenever you can afford it? :)

[@NanaBeth1]

L love handmade watercolors. Unfortunately earth-friendly, vegan ones are very difficult to find.

[@michelearcher3370]

What makes paint not vegan?

[@sarroumarbeu6810]

@@michelearcher3370 Maybe the binder? Cuz the pigments are usually derived from minerals if not natural then synthetic

[@NanaBeth1]

@Michele Archer-the inclusion of animal products or byproducts. Ox gall & honey are frequently added to watercolors. Ivory black is made from charred animal bones. I'm just an aging old hippie. I fault no one for their choices.

[@NanaBeth1]

@@sarroumarbeu6810 You're right about the binders. But ivory black is made from charred animal bones. Years ago it was elephant tusks hence the name. It is just a personal choice and I respect everyone's choices.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes, a lot of them contain honey which would make them non-vegan. I think most (if not all) of the ones I've seen contain honey actually! I wonder what they could use as an alternative?

[@margaretf667]

Did you win the Lottery?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, no - I've just been saving my money and spending it on art supplies!

[@vilvile]

Sadly as of 2023 many of these shops are looking not in operation