What I HAD to Buy in the USA! Art Supplies Haul 🎨💸

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

I commented earlier but I forgot to mention, I am 68 and just starting out with my art journey. Lol better late than never. Will be binge watching all your lovely videos. I have been so excited to try so many different mediums.I have a lifetime supply now. Nothing too expensive I didn’t realize it was so important to buy quality paper’s for water colour. Oh well going to have fun. Thanks for sharing your experience and hard work with us. I will be learning lots ❤love to all from Ontario ❤️🙏😍🇨🇦🤗

[@iritlandgraf]

Love your late journey Jeanette! If you want a supportive community, more resources and inspiration I invite you to join my monthly membership ❤️ we're a lovely group that love all things color and art 🎨 thejoyartclub.com And of course there's ton of free inspiration here on my channel ❤️

[@lynleyshort2758]

I'm very late starting on my art journey too. I told my daughter I'm leaving all my stuff to her. If there's any left. She just laughed.

[@maria.3649]

Master's Touch is from Hobby Lobby

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Fun haul! The Crayola Portfolio are fun to use. Can’t wait to see what you create with Encaustics! 🩷

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks so much!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I would love to sink into a comforting art haul/ supply video now, as I so often have. But I'm in the US. It's Nov 6, around 5:30 pm and I'm having a hard time relaxing and concentrating on much of anything that I would typically do. Like millions of others I'm stunned about "the shock heard 'round the world" election news yesterday. I'm so glad that there are so many wonderful and comforting art channels like yours, Irit. I always follow the unspoken rule to not bring up politics or other controversial topics into all of our happy spaces and "islands of calm," so I'm not going into any further details than I already have. Just please keep your American friends and viewers in your thoughts or prayers, especially for those of us who are deeply concerned about this unexpected outcome and what it will mean for the future.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

We’re in this together. 💜💜💜

[@iritlandgraf]

I feel you Nancy. My own homeland is dealing with so much right now as well, political turmoil and war. Let's hope better times are ahead! This place is for us to escape and enjoy art :) It's my therapy and I'm sure many others feel the same, it helps to deal with things we cannot control.

[@arlenealennox3136]

My feelings exactly.

[@ntaylo6299]

I know your pain first hand. Not sure why Joy did not win. Keep working on art. Art is a language and we are about to experience an odd silence. Encourage small groups with voices like yours. Tell people you love that you love them...they need to hear love.

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Keep the faith, Nancy 💙You’re not alone🎨🌟

[@brendarocheck3988]

Thank you for showing the Japanese journals. I was in a Barnes and Nobles last night. Saw the stickers you talked about. I'll be back there when can purchase a journal.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you enjoyed! Have fun! I'm really loving the techno jibun so far!

[@anitawaclawik4286]

I have never seen the hot wax art supply. I would like a video on what you create with it if possible.

[@iritlandgraf]

haha we shall discover it together! The plan is to do a series here on KZbin as I try things out :)

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Irit, I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip to visit us before a segment of the population went insane and elected a criminal. I had an Aunt that painted with encaustics. She had my uncle convert a soldering iron (a tool to melt solder for electrical connections). I imagine that you could use a wood burning tool as well. It had differing tips with various shapes, kinda like having different brushes but hot iron tips for melting the colored wax blocks. She used oil pastels as well. You should try to use the pan pastels as you would any soft pastels, a good paper and no fixative is needed. I have enjoyed using my Tri-color pencils from Koh-I-noor! They are very similar to the art pencil you brought home. The sets or color combinations are very fun and can make mixing colors easier too! Thanks for sharing your goodies from your trip with us. Please take care and have a lovely day.

[@iritlandgraf]

Hi! I'm very grateful for your comments but I kindly ask them to be respectful. My channel is for art and escapism. I know political turmoil and war in my own homeland but prefer to keep this space a happy place for us creatives to talk color and art and forget for a short moment the scary times we're living through. Thank you for your cooperation ❤️

[@mjpete27]

@ I apologize I will not make the same mistake again.

[@iritlandgraf]

no problem, great to have you here!

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Keep the faith💙

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Oh wow! Fantastic shopping spree! I’ve heard the work ‘encaustic’ but never knew what it meant. Can’t wait to see what you create Irit!

[@iritlandgraf]

haha we'll see together if it's good or disaster ;) Glad you enjoyed!

[@mariram]

I would love to follow your encaustics journey! Seems to be an interesting medium! As for the returns, I think you did a right thing. I know it's common in the US to return stuff, but then I am afraid it ends up dumped and I really hate waste.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you for that! I'm using and loving the planner!

[@jennw6809]

I've had the painting set of panpastel on my wishlist for a while now. That set is definitely the way to go! I was really inspired by watching some of Les Darlow's videos. They work amazing on Pastelmat, and you don't necessarily need to fix them on that surface, because they merge with the paper so much. Grittier pastel papers tear up the sponge applicators a lot. Very cool that you went to Wet Paint; I have ordered from them. Great store!

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing Jenn! I'll check his out :) Hope you get the set!

[@pagewhite61]

Irit, I’ve been so curious about encaustic for quite a while now and have really wanted to try it but haven’t because of all the reasons. I’m very excited you’re going to try, I know I will gain some valuable insights and information. Yippee!!

[@iritlandgraf]

Oh yay! Glad to help and hopefully I'll make all the mistakes so you don't have too 😉

[@art-alchemy]

Hi Irit, You got some really good items from your trip to the US. I have the watercolor canvas is very good with watercolor, stamps and acrylic. It is very soft, I even sewn them to make a cover journal for my oil paints. Both oil pastels you got are so good, buttery and creamy you will enjoy them. I recently bought a lot of Midori MD notebooks due to them being on sale on Amazon US. I love them but you might enjoy a blank planner which is called 1 day a page diary, codex version. Midori also has a cotton F0, F2 and F4 size for these notebooks which are larger in size than your A5, 6 sizes. Nitoms Stalogy is makes Japanese notebooks similar to Hobonichi and are cheaper. I have recently bought a lot of items coming in from Japan into the US by the way of Amazon. Love all the cool things you got and happy you are back so we can see your videos. Maria

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear the watercolor canvas is fun and the softness could be a plus, great idea on the cover journal! Looking forward to trying the pastels and Japanese stationary is AMAZING

[@ChantelleArts]

what a brilliant haul, those paint sticks look amazing ☺☺

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks so much 😊

[@corriemcginnis4400]

I like the oil pastels. I dont know much about them but those are easy to use and colorful and opaque

[@iritlandgraf]

thanks for sharing!

[@tbelsom]

What a fun hall!!! So much fun. If you ever come to New Orleans, Louisiana in the US, contact me and I will go sketching and painting with you 😊

[@iritlandgraf]

Deal! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@kymdalton7277]

Great haul and my restraint in colours is the same as yours 😂 I also just love colour 🎨 I totally get it 👍 I can't wait to see the encaustic painting!! Sounds so interesting! You will probably enable me to start collecting some more art supplies though 😂 Oh well I'm 54 now and at a place in my life where I'm completely comfortable buying and collecting supplies for my love affair with anything creative. I don't have a partner to spend money on and kids are all grown and looking after themselves so why not spend it on me ❤😁 it looks like so much fun to be had by you with all your beautiful new goodies....enjoy!!! I'll be sure to keep an eye on what you get up to with all of it, so some fun inspiration for me too!! Tyfs 😊

[@iritlandgraf]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed! Yes gimme all the colors please 🙏 The starting with encaustics series is coming soon!!

[@alejandromorales9516]

The Mungyos are so good. I have the 72 set I think? It's the smaller one that comes in a wooden box. I eventually want the whole thing ... they're updated complete set has some nice pastels and neutrals. Oh you got Midori MD! I think you'll love it. It's surprisingly robust. If you are good with your water and embrace crinkle, you can watercolor on it. They JUST came out with a THICK paper and it's coptic bound with an exposed spine. I am working through a square one now and it's as good just less crinkly.

[@iritlandgraf]

Awesome, good to know, thanks for sharing! Glad to hear another recommendation for the Mungyo :)

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Thank you, Irit. Shopping well done🌟 Glad you found cute stickers & 💕 kids art supplies. You are full of surprises when it comes to Encaustic. My eyes have loved that art. My try was finishing acrylic board painting with wax…not the same🌞 The neon colors, yes📚Notebooks very nice🖋️🗓️

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha thanks Sabine! Time will tell if all that wax is a hit or miss ;)

[@PamelaStrobhar]

So much fun! Lovely choices❤

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you! 🤗 Did you catch all the encaustics 😂🤩🙈

[@PamelaStrobhar]

@iritlandgraf you know I did! Now I want the fluorescent encaustikos!

[@iritlandgraf]

I'll let you know how they work!!

[@natsumisayuri7819]

I did try wax painting years ago at school, we used the stockmar waxcrayons and an iron without steamfunction. Not sure if this is the more expensive option or not.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lisaseckold9296]

Looking forward to seeing you use the encaustic. A few years ago I bought a 'behemoth' whiskey painters palette, which was half watercolour pans and half encaustic pans. I bought it only because I thought I could remove the encaustic trays section of it, and use it to house all my WN watercolour half pans. When it arrived I realised I couldn't remove the encaustic section, and ever since, have wondered if I'll ever stray into encaustic, for that reason alone! I've heard it's expensive, so I hope you don't inspire me!!!

[@iritlandgraf]

Interesting!! I'm super curious about that palette now and using watercolors with encaustics 😂🤩

[@Sevvin89]

ALLL OF THE COLORS!!! ❤😂🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha allllll of them 💪💪💪

[@creepywaffles4783]

I’m sorry that happened with your planner! People steal stuff all the time here and it’s annoying. Like you have to carefully inspect packages of pokemon cards because people will steal single packs from a bundle of cards. And ruin the whole package of cards for people who buy them. Speaking from an almost experience. Luckily I noticed before we bought it but it was really upsetting.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for commenting! Yes, it was a bit annoying, shame that people do that.

[@aviewisaview]

Masters' is the hobby Lobby store brand. Great haul.

[@iritlandgraf]

Yes! Thank you!

[@janinawiegratz8464]

Already love the video ❤

[@iritlandgraf]

So glad! Enjoy!

[@beatricenowell8207]

Excellent Haul! Your selections were great. It's my first time hearing of encaustic wax paint but the medium really interests me. Timestamp 22:49 - IMO, returning the $50 JIBUN-TECHO would have been appropriate. 👍🏼🤨🧐😔FYI, haggling in the U.S. is done by requesting a manager.🙏🏼 It isn't considered rule unless the customer's behavior is rude and being nice usually gets a greater discount. 🙂☺🤗 Unfortunately most U.S. retail workers are part-time employees,😒😳🥺so their product knowledgeable may be limited and their workload usually makes providing a standard answer easier than calling someone. 😏🤔🤥 However managers should have greater knowledge and a greater interest in placating customers🧐🤑🤫. Even managers at low-end U.S. retail stores, like Walmart, are able to provide minimum discounts and approve returns at their discretion.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing! It was my last day and I didn't want to risk it or waste time dealing with this. Had it been something more than like 5 stickers or sth I really wanted I would have maybe tried. But it was just not worth the hassle...

[@helenag.9386]

Could you swatch out the portfolio? Cheap dupe of ca ran dache?

[@iritlandgraf]

Good question! I doubt it's a dupe because the caran d'ache are waxy but I'll update!

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

I wish the Canadian dollar was stronger, I look at the prices of art supplies or anything for that matter and I get all excited till I work out the exchange 😢. But a great haul.

[@iritlandgraf]

Yes exchange rates and different currencies can be very frustrating! Many times I choose not to order from outside Europe because of these issues...

[@amandahodgin9316]

Fellow Canadian wishing that we had more Canadian art brands that could be more affordable. I would also love to have an art supply store in my area. I don’t like buying online all the time. I want to touch things and look at them in person.

[@iritlandgraf]

There is a Canadian watercolor brand I've really been wanting to try, they have lots of granulating colors that look lovely, Rockwell. Wish they were more widely available!

[@amandahodgin9316]

@@jeanetteanderson3912 I have never heard of them. I just looked them up. They look amazing. They aren’t much more expensive than Daniel Smith is here. I imagine I would have to pay a huge amount for shipping, though. If I ever get some I’ll send you some samples.

[@iritlandgraf]

Oh no... Is shipping within Canada also super expensive? Within Europe it's reasonable most of the time (almost never free though... except Amazon) but once it's anywhere outside Europe the price sky rockets!

[@irenegauger9496]

Masters touch is a hobby lobby brand.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Sabine! Yup, no idea how I'll feel about the wax, but I know I gotta try ;)

[@nancyloomis3046]

I'm back and so enjoying this great haul...thanks for all supportive comments. I love love the neon colors too! And those encaustics... beautiful! I've been interested in doing encaustics too! But never tried them yet. I can't wait to see what you create! Have you tried any cold wax medium? I bought a jar that was on clearance, but haven't dived in yet. Thanks so much, Irit! 💗🩵🩷

[@iritlandgraf]

Hey Nancy! Glad you're back ❤️ I have tried cold wax medium. I like to layer it on collage because it pushes back the patterns and then add oils on top. It can also be mixed with oil paint to add body to it but then they lose their shiny finish so I didn't really like that effect... I will be starting the encaustics series soon!

[@dorothyeileen]

It’s “Buns and Noodles “

[@iritlandgraf]

lol!

[@GuyArab]

I would suggest that you DO NOT fix the PanPastels, there is very little dust and I find that fixing is unnecessary.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for the tip!

[@LuGam-vf1yi]

Mungyo is Korean. how could it be cheaper in USA?

[@iritlandgraf]

Trade agreements? No idea but it significantly is 🤷

[@michellef1847]

I've never seen tubes of DaVinci paint in a brick and mortar store in the U.S. either. 😅

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Blick has them....that's where I got mine!

[@iritlandgraf]

The Blick I went to did not have them sadly. Online yes, not in store sadly.

[@margaretf667]

If there was ever a country you can easily make a return, its the US

[@iritlandgraf]

I know but I didn't want to risk it. I didn't have proof the item was sold to me open. If I had more time I would have tried to return it and then buy the good one but I just didn't, it was my last day and I was worried I'd get stuck with both.

[@beedee4427]

OMG!!!! Fluro Sennellier Oil Pastels! You've made my day 😃. Now over to my search engine to drive to the nearest online store that stocks them 👍🏻

[@iritlandgraf]

Have fun! ☺️☺️☺️