Is this even "budget"? Review of Artistro Watercolor Kit

[@maryyoungblood8550]

I like the mix of the raw unboxing mixed with the full and honest review after you have put the product through its paces.

[@andreaizumoto9180]

I’m sure it’s not as fun to sit down and do a less positive review, but thank you for doing the work as the reviews are so valuable! We appreciate you Lindsay!

[@B1rdLadee]

Definitely my preferred review style. Unboxings are fun to watch, but I want to hear from experience. Having both in the same video is perfect. It also helps keep me from impulse buying. Sometimes.... 😆

[@charmsm1691]

You are too kind...bless you. I just love watching you...you are so talented. You could be reviewing old moldy boots and I would still watch!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

You're so funny! Rofl 🤣 But it's true! I would too!

[@chantalle7340]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@songlismom98]

I sometimes am fooled by pretty packaging, so I'm glad to hear your honest feedback on these rather than waste my time and money. Thanks!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Most honest and best reviews on the tube. I can't stand first impression videos. They are meaningless. One can't truly have a well informed opinion if they don't use the product. Spot on review. Thank you!!!

[@PoojaAnand]

I prefer these combined videos of first impressions and full review after the testing. Thank you for a great review Lindsay. 😊

[@debbiebryson694]

I like the unboxing. I think it helps people to know what they are getting.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Coarse-ground pigments and a lot of lithopone in some of them I would say. Disappointing on watercolour paper but on their own swatch-card they do look very pretty which is quite interesting. I have always loved the total honesty of all of your reviews, especially when sent a product to review. Sadly that integrity is lacking among reviewers of late but it’s nice to see it is alive and well :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks Rich!

[@MSKCCooke]

I love how fair you are in your reviews. Any company can benefit from your perspective. Thank you for being so authentic, Lindsey.

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Everytime I'm wondering about a set of something, you are my go-to person for a review. I almost bought these because of another review, but their use is different. It's so helpful that you look at a product from all angles and think is the different uses. Thank you!

[@ariellenathanson1640]

I like the unboxing! I also really enjoy the fact that you're always game to review budget watercolors. And honestly too! Thank you for doing the hard work for the the review process and putting it through the paces.

[@e-dubbses403]

Agreed. 🙏

[@susanhammitt7080]

SO agree. Lindsay is great about being positive and even when she isn't thrilled she will try to find what is good about it and try to find a group of people it might work for. I so trust whatever Lindsay has to say. Some other you tubers you need to be careful that being subsidized creates a bias on what they have to say.

[@okunimckinney6659]

There have been big improvements in budget art supplies in the past three years. Sometimes there have been gratifying surprises. People have been taking up artistic pursuits after years of being away from the art world, or coming to paint and crafts with no background at all. Thank you for being willing to examine the budget materials, being honest about what you find, and encouraging us all to be better consumers, more self examined artists, and to have more fun with what we choose. Thank you for helping educate me about what is helpful in KZbin videos and what's helpful in my watercolor kit. You're superb.

[@MrsLympha]

After playing (practicing) with the cheaper watercolors I decided to treat myself to a Koi set. OMGOODNESS! It has been so much fun! For a while I thought it was my technique that prevented the colors from mixing, bumping, exploding the way I had seen others do. Then I became aware of the differences in paint through videos like these! Thank you!!

[@sharilynross1140]

I really enjoyed the combo unboxing/review format. The unboxing is fun to watch and the review adds extra value.

[@e-dubbses403]

I love that you unbox on camera, but I not only love, I also appreciate the fact that you take your time and give a thorough review. Your awesome 👏❤️🥰 Thank you.

[@firechick561]

You are amazing!! Ty for reviewing these- I asked about them a week or 2 ago... The review was fantastic bc I learned more about Water color paints in general, how to determine quality (as much as I can as a rank amateur 😂)& you even explained how to make the best out of them in a way I was looking for (journals). All I usually hear is "use cold press' for traditional, expected results. Your suggestions put watercolors in a whole new light! You are the best teacher!!👍👌😊 Oh! almost forgot, I purchased the Pretty Excellent from your review & was so pleased! A great value, low cost but good quality.TY again!

[@tainadelcaribe]

Lindsay is absolutely a superb teacher! She’s talented! I’ve been watching her for over 9 years and she always explains things perfectly for beginners. She’s like that across the board no matter what media, technique, hobby or art form she is talking about or explaining. That is why I still watch even after so many years!

[@MrsLympha]

I love the birch tree and your honesty!

[@craftergin]

As soon as I saw the tin, I searched for it on Amazon. Unfortunately, I already have paints with no flow. Good-bye, cute tin. Thanks for the review, Lindsay! Hopefully the company will take your ideas to heart.

[@Oozaru85]

2 years later, sadly they didn't. They raised the price instead, while the paints are still the same cheap crap. People should really avoid these. The company also lied to another youtube artist about the lightfastness of these, claiming they were lightfast. These are cheap dye based paints. No way these are lightfast, lol. So yeah, avoid.

[@carmennunez715]

I love your reviews, I can always count on your honesty.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Thank you so much for your always honest and thorough reviews! I like the unboxing because it is kind of like buying something new, and getting the fun of opening it and and playing with it, but I don't have to actually buy it, then possibly be disappointed with it and return. 💜💜💜

[@marytesta3003]

I love this review and how you expressed a truthful review and found the positive use. Well done.

[@annehebert6959]

I always appreciate your reviews - has saved me a bit of money. Thank you

[@wendyvancamp1738]

Thank you for this review. I had seen this set and loved the tin, but passed on it because I had no idea of the quality of the paint. Now I know that it would not have worked for me. You are one of the few that review the budget sets. There is a time and place for such things and I appreciate someone who takes the time to give an honest review.

[@catherinecarlson6164]

I ordered this for the price and for the pink. It's nice to🧬💬💬see my purchase🧬was as good as I thought. Always nice to see💅a review after a purchase and try-out. I didn't think these🧬were chalky. I found they are brilliant.

[@jilllusey7001]

I love how thorough and honest you are! Well done.

[@OldGamerzNeverDie]

Excellent review and appreciate the candid feedback, your advice has never steered me wrong!

[@ireneparker8253]

I enjoy the unboxing. Because it addresses all of the issues I have when trying to decide if I should buy something or not. I also like hearing your impressions of the product.

[@lindahazel5075]

I love this style of review. The unboxing and then your thoughts after using them. I find it entertaining and helpful. Thank you.

[@stanky6261973]

Great review, Lindsay! Always honest and in depth. I love all of your reviews and unboxing videos. It really is a cute box. Tfs.

[@adrienm3143]

love your reviews and unboxings bc you're honest and not sugar coating everything. you're an inspiration to me. personally, i like to hear your thoughts after unboxing. like the initial thoughts and then fast forward to the final thoughts

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Love your paint reviews!!! Even if Im not considering the paint I STILL love watching them, lol...I often put your videos on while Im art-ing it up. So thanks for sharing💜 I appreciate you!

[@pikame921]

I used cheap brushes from Sugarcraft to do my watercolors, they are soft golden taklon brushes and did the trick. I guess I didn't read it properly I just saw cheap brushes for sale and the colour of the handles caught my eye, and I just brought it. It all boils down to different marketing purposes. And I'm enjoying the brushes more than the ones that come with the cheap sets of paint. Thank you for the reviews love them as always.

[@lizbeebe9649]

I like the unboxing, it’s fun ! Honest review, good information about the paint! Thanks!

[@jenniferarted3652]

The tin got me! I usually check to see if you have a review before I purchase budget materials but not this time. I only paid $15 so I’m ok with it. Thanks for your review.

[@414justzoot]

I loved the unboxing. It was like being at a shower watching the guest of honor open her presents! Also, I was impressed with your honest review after you had used the paints on a few projects.

[@chantalle7340]

😂😂😂😂True! It is like being at a shower.

[@tracilord4854]

I Love the unboxing & then the review. It means alot to me that you are so honest & tell it like it is. ❤😘

[@jesseb5112]

I enjoy this combination. I don't like unboxing videos usually, but yours are fun. I like this new way that you are doing reviews.

[@mayloo2137]

I know I'm late with my comment. I watched a more recent video on using these paints which was favorable. It was good to compare your video to that one. I'm not a fan of gritty paints so I'm glad I watched both videos to compare. Edit I haven't drawn lines to test for transparency. I will have to remember that for future swatching.

[@starr-starr]

I really like these unboxings, with the combined review after a few paintings! Soooo useful. Cute tin, but I dont need a tin.

[@susanpyra7182]

I am happy you found a use for these paints, good job. I like the review after you played with the products.

[@marygalentine1964]

Great review. Answered all my questions. Thanks much.

[@capbin146]

I did like the unboxing as an intro to review. It did make the buy something monster appear, loved the cake . The breadth of media and materials you use and can explain is exceptional and you create great things with them, very talented. Thanks for all you share.

[@CrixJoki]

This was really helpful, I appreciate your review on this one, especially since it was a dud for most uses, but, you still highlighted what it could be used for. That tin was gorgeous though! Thank you for your honesty :) and for the time and effort you put into reviewing this :) 💜

[@samanthac5761]

Appreciate the honest review. I have other paint sets. Was tempted by the tin. Glad to know I should stay with my current 👍😁

[@thefrugalcrafter]

No problem 👍

[@PoliticalPars]

No one has done such a thorough review; thanks.

[@jaccusefashion]

Hugely helpful as always, especially the info about thirsty paint. I have noticed that the Windsor Newton Cotmans are like boiled hard candy and really shiny and that less expensive paints have that matt aspect. I recently tried out a 36 tin of 'Hethrone' which I quite enjoyed, even though there were quite a few deja view 'I just swatched this colour' moments. but hey I paid £9 (say $13) for . I basically bought it for the tin and the half pans to refill but was pleasantly surprised.

[@chantalle7340]

Thank you. I learn so much about properties of watercolors, etc., etc., from each of your videos. I enjoy this type of video. I like all your reviews 😂😂!

[@crashq8784]

I really enjoy your reviews. It helps to understand whether the product would suit projects you work on - this one I think would be good for me when I'm planning a project and don't want to use the more expensive items I have. So it's a good example of being able to look at the review to understand the pros and cons, great review as usual.

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thanks for your honest review , love the tin box it came in , these paints would be good for card making xoxo

[@staceydailey6394]

I love an unboxing! That said, your experience and opinion is so so valuable! I never miss swatching videos they are somehow so soothing and satisfying. But you can't really tell a lot from swatches. When you were talking about them being chalky and thirsty, I thought I wonder if they would do well in bible journaling? Lol I'm glad you mentioned that. I my first watercolors was a set of panned masters touch paints from hobby lobby. They were so chalky but I still use them when im making junk journals. I like yo paint on book pages and then craft with those papers. A flower, a swirl or just splotches looks so pretty once they are turned into pockets tucks and ephemera. If I use my cotmans or my Paul Ruben s they move and bleed allot and seem to buckle they book pages more than my cheap chalky paint.

[@artonthecreek]

I agree with Mary Youngblood-the mix of the unboxing and the honest review is nice! I’m a big proponent of quality packaging-the unboxing is helpful to me as well as the actual product review. Thanks, Lindsay!

[@Craftaartissaurus]

Great review. I quite like seeing you unbox, I do like when you do the swatching and trying of paints off camera and then you give us an honest review. The box is so pretty. Thanks for all the time you have put into this review.

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

Thank you for the honest review.

[@olderendirt]

I liked the combination. The important part is if they are actually worth buying, but it's fun to see the unboxing. Thanks for your honest reviews. It does seem like a nice set.

[@snjezanam.9101]

Almost bought it yesterday (because of some pretty amazing videos on Tik-Tok), the only thing that stoped me was the fact they are currently out of stock for Europe 😒 Thank you for the review, Lindsey ❤

[@lynetteclauser3551]

Judging by your painting samples along with your description and existing deep knowledge of the medium, I would say your review was fair and honest. But don’t agree as some say that it was negative. You did say it would be great for other applications of watercolor. Just not for the straight up watercolor artist. I count on your honesty.

[@boyinblue.]

I’m so happy I skipped over this set because I got gansai tambi instead, I couldn’t be happier with my choice. I was upset because the case of the artistro watercolors was so pretty but again I’m very happy I didn’t get it and even more now that you said it doesn’t have a yellow ocher, as an animal artist that color is a life line!

[@georgesgentry5835]

I like Unboxings if short and sweet. Helps to see things better. Thanks for your honest review Lindsay 👍

[@bethc503]

I just got this set for $20 today. I am looking forward to swatching these out.

[@doralevitt2879]

Everytime I'd see videos for this set I'd want to get it so much as the colors looked great, but after watching your review I can definitely see the chalkiness of it, that's a big reason why I don't like gouache- I don't like the chalky results after it dries. Oh- I love unboxing videos, thank you for your time!! 😄🤗💚🌷💜

[@l9685]

I was hoping you would review this watercolour set ive seen it in Amazon too. You can create a customised paint box with the empty tin with em pty half or full pan and put paint in it

[@ginabadeaux9319]

hi lindsay i just got my pink tin today im very happy with my purchase,i couldnt remember what video i watched to find these,im a year late and the pink tin is so beautiful .i paid 21,00 and today it went up to 29.00 crazy fun,i saw a review that the person said they granulate cant wait to play i love a great deal ,the pink velvet bag and tin were worth the money alone the pans come out easy i can put my own missiongold or art whales in if i want .its so great to be a passionate artist dont you think

[@Ikahoo]

this watercolor set is the best watercolor set i have ever had!

[@treasurespastnpresen]

They also have them in a larger pink tin approximately 8 x 10 x 1.42". 48 colors. The tin is so pretty. I am tempted to get it for the tin, water brush and eraser and give the other brush and the paints in a zip back to a child along with white cardstock and/ or coloring book to play with.

[@sambabird7]

I like the unboxing and review format.

[@pamelamoniz608]

I purchased the 48 artistry set that came in a pink tin directly from the company. My paints are in half pans and seem pretty vibrant. I will try them out on smooth card stock and see how it goes. Thanks for the review!

[@barbaramoore3081]

I like to see you unbox. Thank you for the review.

[@MissLinux2010]

This is a strange comment - but it comes from a heart that loves watercolours and got some pondering: you have earlier put out that if we find a white label product then you would love if we would give feedback. I think that the Grabie palettes are being produced at the same factory in Hong Kong that produce the Artistro. Don't know if you got both palettes but here is where it get a bit stranger: my Artistro doesn't seem to behaive the same as yours so it raise the question: are paint offered for sale in Europe not the same as the paint offered for sale outside EU?. I have before noticed how paints for the crafters market have had to change label to be sold inside EU - example; the black Artsy fan palette was unavailabe but instead we could by it under the name Pencilmärch and the palette was white and not black - so some kind of product change was made. It just make me wonder since it will be a game changer for people from EU basing their shopping on American reviews?. I did a recent review on my channel and my Artistro got seperating pigments and to me it doesn't look like your palette got that issue - but I could have gotten a different batch?.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It could very well be. I know some ingredients are restricted in some counties. I also find some white label products vary from batch to batch or some companies switch factories after the teviews come out. It really is buyer beware with some of these.

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Lindsay. 😊

[@inorbit7769]

Im new to water coloring and I ordered this set yesterday because I really liked the tin hopefully in the future I can get a better set. I should probably check next time to make sure the set is worth it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

If amazon you can always cancel or return it if you don't think it will meet your needs. We are all different tho and you might love it, I hope you enjoy whatever set you choose:)

[@lindseywarren44]

So glad you did a review of these! I've been eyeing them for awhile but hesitated as I hadn't seen you review them. Thank you. It's alot of money for a sweet tin, isn't it? 😉 Appreciate you 💗

[@w.vangaal1077]

Keep the unboxing short and the review as you always do. Your first impression says more than a thousand words.. and your review is telling us what we need to know and if it similar to something else. I have got high quality paints so I don't need the cheaper ones.. although they could be handy in for my non sized coloring books.

[@yazosoyo]

I definitely prefer impressions that are informed and after they have been used and tested, and not just a first impression. Packaging may be beautiful, but the product not as much. Thank you for your great reviews!

[@hiralparekh1187]

I had a similar experience. They are too chalky and it's very difficult for it to flow. thanks for the tip I will try using it on a smooth paper or a card stock

[@Slimebouncy]

Wow 💖💖💖 is looking so nice and amazing 💝💝💝👌

[@sondrabrown442]

Thanks for the honest review Lindsay! Hope they can bring the quality up so it matches the pretty packaging. I would definitely buy it if it had paints like the pretty excellent set because the tin is so pretty. It’s too expensive for just a pretty tin though.

[@rubybuttons668]

Yeah even seeing them on screen they look like chalky paints Lindsay. They remind me more of the Asian style of watercolours where they tend to prefer a more opaque, chalky paint which is good for traditional Asian styles and I have even seen a lot of people prefer that flat opaque colour style for manga and anime. I personally paint landscapes and botanics so those paints would be no good for me, they just aren’t translucent or luminous enough. Great review Lindsay and your honest first impression and experienced opinion is always appreciated. Thank you. 😊

[@serenity2288]

I definitely enjoy the unboxing part, it satisfies the want monster :)

[@nanii_770]

Just got it! 😊

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

You get a lot of stuff on the tin for a budget product! 😊 I like this style of video as we can see if/how your first impressions differ from the verdict after you've road tested them. 😊

[@michelleb4697]

This is the same way I feel about Prima Watercolor Confections. I'm always confused why so many adore them.

[@staceydailey6394]

Yep! I think they just work well for bible journaling and planners and crafters. I never understood why they would pay so much for the prima paints. I think it's because as crafters we love a collection. Prima had cute packaging and always releasing another set with new colors. They are geared more for crafters than artist we artist will mix the color we want, a crafter wants to pick a color. They are less into the science and more into the fun. I'm myself am both and never seem to have the time or space to do much of either

[@bonnieallen2658]

I regret buying 4 sets of Prima water colors. But I still use them for making cards, just not for anything else. At least I gifted my beginner student sets I got from Michael’s. Now I am wondering if I should buy some watercolor markers, or hold out for some Daniel Smith watercolors

[@michelleb4697]

@@bonnieallen2658 I think it depends on what you want to do with them. I find watercolor markers good to get a card done quick, tube paints are a lot more set up, planning and clean up! And of course there are the PH Martin liquid watercolors that are fast becoming my favorite.

[@VioletBicanic]

Just 3 years late to the party lol but I was looking for a review. Not for the paint but for the box 😅 … I was wondering if the paints and the other inserts could be removed. Was happy to see you pull the paints from the tin 🤣 … but if you have time, could you please let me know if you could see this as being used as a palette? I would use pans with magnets filled with Schmincke and D.S. because the tin is so pretty. It is so cheap I will probably get it and just give it a go lol … in the end I could also use it for pencils xD

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's kind of deep. At least 2x as deep as a standard watercolor tin. The sided but up against each other rather than overlap. It depends what you like

[@EliiiArt]

Thank you ❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jeankellner4314]

Looks like a fun set. Neat that it comes with the paper. I prefer when you can use an area in the tin for mixing colors. Those pretty tins and packages with extra stuff like paper and brush/pencil, eraser, etc., are always tempting. But . . . I didn't like the way the swatching colors looked and I would stick to Van Gough or Paul Rubens if I were getting a cheaper pan of paint than the professional grades, I think. . . but I am still new so . . . I love my Paul Rubens pink tins of 24 colors and also the 24 sparkly colors -- though I haven't used those sparkly ones much yet and I thought I would. It's always fun to see, though. Looking at your paintings, I can see that those paints aren't as good in their look. Oh, good idea about use for Bible Journaling. I just got a Bible I can do that in and I have been afraid to mess up the Bible with my watercolor paints because I am not good yet at control, etc. I wish they'd sell that tin empty to use it and not have the paints, though.

[@sueallen1945]

Great review!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stacijo7989]

Cool.. that's my watercolor set I got recently on Amazon...I love it!! I wanted brighter neon colors, which seem harder to find. But the price has definitely gone up, since I got mine, as is everything lately.

[@katarina9983]

I'm a packaging hoarder too, lol. Sometimes I buy stuff just for the box and of course I save all the cute ones.

[@TammyNewmanArt]

Great review as always 😊

[@assuntakoay2035]

Always fair n honest Tq

[@BeckyTregear]

This is so fascinating; it really seems like the paints you have here are much chalkier than the ones I received (unless I am just not seeing it in mine, lol!). Could they have changed the formula in six months to improve them? Mine didn't flow either though! Also my pad of paper has a different cover, so maybe they have improved things. I've already lost the little brush somewhere in my studio, haha.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Maybe I got a dud or maybe I am off in my review because other people liked them. I couldn't jive with these at all. I am glad you enjoy yours tho:)

[@gingerblue]

THANK YOU so so so much for your honesty in your reviews. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

[@kayleevisser201]

I just bought this set and they have updated it by now including a sharpener. I just noticed yours didn’t include one.

[@WendyColeArt]

Very interesting! Maybe drop the price and market as a craft paint. Card makers could probably really use something like this since cardstock is the usual substrate for that.

[@carolatchley3797]

The tin is cute. It would be great to be able to buy that by itself.

[@boyinblue.]

I felt the same! I would love to have it to keep my brushes and favorite pencil in. I was sad when I had to pass these up just due to the wonderful tin.

[@rcl-crafter8]

As many have mentioned, we ALL appreciate the reviews you do. I trust the "pros and cons" that you mention. I don't buy new supplies without checking to see if you have reviewed them. So...have you reviewed POSCA markers? I couldn't find it but I apologize if you did and I missed it. Thanks!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't remember. I have the extra fine point pens and I like them. I also like the parkoo brand and they are much cheaper.

[@rcl-crafter8]

Thanks so much for the reply!!! You are a busy gal!! Love your energy! Take care!

[@jimflack3196]

Maybe made by the same company who make Master's Touch. They are very "thirsty" and hard to rewet. The extruded colors seem to have more binders, which makes sense. I love my Doodle Bug poured half pans, though!! Does the lid insert that holds the brush etc pop out. if so that might be a good mixing area. (I mentioned the Doodle Bug paints only because I saw you review them and got a set. They're the bomb!!)

[@carolpoltorak9334]

Great review as always. I really appreciate your opinion on these paints. Thank you so much and have a wonderful week. See you on Saturday’s “sat chat”! :-)

[@christinap6760]

Hi Lindsay I must buy watercolors set too. I look for creamy brilliant colors. I want to try jelly gauche!! They are beautiful creamy luminous, they are beautiful red colors! I don't like dry colors! What do you think about jelly gauche colors? Hi Lindsay 👋👋🌈🌈☺️☺️☺️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I like them!

[@PcakeTheMadDoodler]

I like reviews, but first look or review with an unboxing is fun to watch.