NEW Art Supplies you NEED to Try! (Unboxing & Swatching)

[@mafurock33]

"Weighs no more than a fairy" - OMG I love this.

[@LeslieStroz]

🧚❤️

[@NoChybaNieBardzo]

😊Budget version: empty eyeshadow palettes (they look identical and can be bought with empty cubes inside)

[@pesto12601]

Exactly this!

[@FaerieDust]

Yes! Though not all eyeshadow palettes open flat. I got the fclub palette (marketed as a watercolor palette) for like $8 a couple of years ago, it's great - and the lid has a lip on all sides, there's no open edge like on card holder palettes.

[@karenirving7088]

Great option

[@phillipstroll7385]

The only option.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Ever notice the ppl praising the products in their videos never actually pay for those products? Hence why; although, I'll watch their videos I'll never buy aproduct they didn't pay for themselves or click on their links. I'll only click on links from videos where the KZbinr actually paid money for their products.

[@TerriChannel]

I am a HUGE ArtToolkit fan. I have a lot of these palettes in various sizes and I love them. Their quality is amazing and their pans will never rust. I bought my first ArtToolkit palette years ago and have loved seeing their line grow. I bought my first Rosemary & Co brushes from ArtToolkit in the U.S. about 5 years ago when they started carrying them. It’s great to hear that Rosemary & Co now carries the ArtToolkit palettes for those folks in the UK who want them. P.s. I use a Sharpie to write the name of the paint on the bottom of the pans so I can switch them out or change the order and still know what’s in each pan.

[@LeslieStroz]

I’m the opposite, I’ve been a fan of Rosemary brushes for years but only recently learned about Art Toolkit. I don’t think any video can capture how charming, fun, streamlined and clever they are, but I tried my best. Yes, I’ll do the Sharpie thing! I usually do that too, but hadn’t yet. 😊

[@awatercolourist]

Hi Terri 👋🏼

[@TerriChannel]

@@awatercolourist - Hi there! Hope you’re having a great day!

[@awatercolourist]

@@TerriChannel Thanks! Likewise 😊.

[@janinafisher101]

Leslie, as someone who is relatively new to painting, and definitely quite new to watercolours, I have to say that I have learned SO MUCH about pigments in this video. I really appreciate all the information that you have provided, and all the little tips on your preferences and why, which can shave YEARS off learning by experience. That said, I will definitely do some experiments based on what you've shared here, so I can experience some of this by myself. There is something quite magical about watercolour.

[@utescharrer8018]

Dear Leslie, I have just recently discovered your channel and it’s so rewarding. I am painting while letting your gentle voice wash over me and pick up so many hints and knowledge, because you try out so many things, so we don’t have to do it😅! The only hard thing is not to go and order everything you showed in your videos right along!😂

[@potatopirate5557]

Thank you for these recommendations. The kind of quality, usable products you wish existed AND companies you can be excited to support?! Love this so much!

[@TerriChannel]

I echo your sentiments on Sodalite Genuine- it’s the perfect Payne’s Grey. Try mixing Sodalite with your yellows and reds because it makes deep and moody greens and purples.

[@LeslieStroz]

Thanks, I will! It’s definitely one of my new favourite colours. 😊

[@michellejensen7130]

So mouthwatering!

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Wow!! I have seen the ArtToolKit and on my wish list ... As a newbie watercolor/sketch person in my senior years and semi-retired so adjusting to that budget ... At any rate, I love learning about colors, mixing and pigments so this was educational and I've saved. I am also a Sarah Burns fan :)!

[@LeslieStroz]

I’d suggest watching videos about all of the different gear to see which fits you best before making decisions. Lightweight is best for travel painting, but you can make your own kits too. 😊

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

@@LeslieStroz Thank you, I will! I currently have the GoDraw 11 color and a Pocket Painter using very basic colors until I learn more ... and both are excellent to go out and about with!

[@oaktharas]

those are all just gimmicks, all you need is a metal tin, if you actually want to paint. I like watercolor as a collector, as in making my whole tool kit, but I don't like painting with watercolors. I'm a professional oil painter, so this works for me. everyone needs a hobby after all, and there's only so much you want with a brush.

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

@@oaktharas Wow ... thank you for the kind explanation !

[@Ren_Xander]

I have to say, Thank you so much!! I'm new to watercolor painting, and actually just asked my partner, What's gouache? I guess that it fell outta my head at some point. And then you answered my question and so much more! I didn't know about toxic colors. I was a stone sculptor, and when you showed the paints made with actual stones... Mind blown. You rock!! ❤️ 😎🎨

[@arttoolkit]

It was so fun to follow along as you went through the steps of setting up all your palettes, from choosing colors, to arranging your pans and pouring paint! Your layouts are inspiring and we so appreciate your explanation and tips. We look forward to seeing what you create with your palettes out in the world! 🎨💕

[@FaithAnnNB]

I love my Art Toolkit palettes, agree wholeheartedly with your review! I have one pocket palette that I have filled with mixing pans. I switch that from bag to bag and take it with me. I find I need a bit more mixing space (especially when using the demi or pocket palette, I’m usually fine with the folio) and an extra pocket palette takes barely any space. I use them all at home or on the go 😊.

[@debbiefuller2723]

Good morning! I was so excited to get a glass dip pen and ink! I want to learn to sketch and do lettering! Love your art and videos.❤️🧑‍🎨

[@BeachMum]

I was floored when you said your yellow was empty and showed the tube. 🤯I would have gotten more out of that tube! 😂

[@christinewilde110]

I'm loving watching you fill the pallets. I always struggle to know what colours to put in mine. (I know that doesn't make sense) but I do get overwhelmed. X

[@dawn4224]

I love my Holbein gouache. I have several brands and Holbein is wonderful!

[@TeaBird01]

Seconded! Holbein Artists' Gouache is great. I like Winsor and Newton, but I think I may like the Holbein a bit more. I'm planning on trying out Schmincke Horadam Artist Gouache at some point too.

[@LeslieStroz]

Those are the ones I’ve had my eye on for awhile. Thanks for recommending them! 😊

[@christianebehr138]

Hello Leslie, that was a very nice swatching experience. With the very nice flat boxes you got. I liked the hint with the glycerin for the gauche paint. Yes the colour of the cow is the same as in your pallet. I like your choice if you have made good experience with the colour you chose that is fine I have also noticed that I use my favorit colours. So have a nice time with your traveling sets. I would like to know what oil paints you use that you can mix together with water. Thank you very much greetings Christiane 😊😊

[@hollyahner2137]

I’m a Holbein fan too. Shinhan is my runner up.

[@stroodledoodles]

Oh my goodness those palettes are so small and cute! Also how have I not heard of Rosemary and Co until now?! Their stuff looks great As for other gouache brands I recommend Holbein

[@LeslieStroz]

Rosemary and Co are so great, and the palettes are the chef’s kiss!! Thanks for the Holbein recommendation. I’ll definitely check them out. 😊

[@InkNSap]

Omg this is such an amazing collaboration! I’d love to get another toolkit but the international shipping has kept me from doing it! Thank you so much for sharing the news!! 😊

[@LeslieStroz]

You’re so welcome! I think it’s a great collaboration too. It’s often difficult to get good US supplies over here (and vice versa). 😊

[@janscott9151]

I would love if Rosemary & Co would carry the pouches as well.

[@ΕιρηνηΚυριαζη-ψ8π]

Wow this gorgeous!! Thanks so much for showing us this amazing collection- collaboration!! I wish I had a US friend because the international shipping is as much the price😊 Greetings from Athens Greece

[@quinnfitzpatrick7507]

Big ArtToolkit and Rosemary fan, I am glad you also use them. Could you list your favourite Rosemary Travel Brushes? Many thanks!

[@jdschneider5858]

Thanks for your video; you make the art supplies look irresistible. Re gouache -- there's an American company called M. Graham that makes artist quality gouache. This means the pigments are lightfast and there is no chalk or white added. They are very different from designer gouache! I thought you might be curious about them.

[@JPJanni]

I am a huge fan of Art Toolkit and love my pocket palette. I am so happy they are collaborating with Rosemary & Co in the UK. I have just ordered a folio palette from them which I have been wanting for ages. Now I am hoping they will also stock the covers as well. I also use Rosemary &Co brushes. I will want to get a travel set to use with the Folio palette. I currently use a water brush with the pocket palette for easy plein air.

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I got one of each but my most used is the folio. It is the perfect size to fit in a pouch with a collapsible water cup & pen holding board from Galen Leather (from a journal cover) to hold my brushes and pencil. Paired with an a5 sketchbook I can go anywhere. I love mixing and diluting so I configured it with an xl & standard mixing inserts and my go to 15 colors so I can paint anything. I have barely dabbled in gouache but may eventually set up my pocket for them once I am more comfortable using them. My Demi became on on-the-go eyeshadow case since I only needed 3 and all the “actual” eyeshadow cases I found were “pocket” size and too big for me.

[@janetabell6459]

I have the pocket pallette (the business card size) and LOVE it for traveling!! I put my 3 primary colors in larger pans, then use the smaller pans for additional colors. I also made a color swatch that labrls what the colors are.

[@scottpitner4298]

Seeing the gauche pans being filled makes me thing that enameled or epoxied magnets or like pins would be popular for artists, if they looked the same as your pans. Could make them in a whole range of colors and they’d always look like fresh new paint. Idk? Might be a cool idea

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Thank you for so many ideas on putting together many different palettes.

[@LeslieStroz]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@janscott9151]

I have a couple of these (one the smallest and one the middle size) and also some other units that are similar (but cheaper). I use them all the time when out and about. But what a delight to see I can get the pans and from a business near to me - who makes the best brushes. :) I shall save for the larger palette as well. Thank you so much for this. And thank you Rosemary and Co for making these available for us in the UK. And coincidentally I have on one of my Rosemary&Co T shirt today. I strongly recommend an R13 from Rosemary.

[@LeslieStroz]

Wait, there are T-shirts?? Oooh! ❤ I have a few of the cheaper, similar palettes too and definitely prefer the Art Toolkit palettes. They have a bit of magic about them that the others don’t. It’s going to be so much easier to travel overseas now! 😊

[@C0raBr0wn]

This is a great video that will help me set up my new Art Toolkit palette. Thanks for reminding me that I'd rather have bigger pans for most colors, and extra mixing surfaces are always welcome. Now to decide which of the 36 colors I picked for my folio palette to set aside for another day!

[@FaerieDust]

I love this style of palette! I have a plastic, much cheaper one by fclub a touch larger than the ArtToolkit folio, it's probably my favourite of my large collection of "uncommon" palettes. I LOVE that the Rosemary & Co catalogue is true to size, it's honestly such a brilliant detail. They've been on my radar for some years now, but I haven't gotten any yet. I'd love some of their travel brushes, they look lovely.

[@hverdagslykke1897]

Omg!!!! Those small pallets are so amazing!!! I definitely need to buy all of them 😅 I'l bought a winsor newton cotman travel set this summer and I absolutely love it, but I would love something a little less chunky so I think this is actually perfect! The small pallets looks like the perfect size to clip to my travelers notebook 😍 just want to clip everything I need to the notebook so it's all in one grab and go kit

[@cindyn628]

this was super fun! I just ordered a pocket palette from Art Toolkit today. I can't wait to get it and play with different configurations. I've already been playing around on paper, but I know it will be more fun with the real thing. I debated on which travel brush to get and I went with the Rosemary & Co small dagger. I almost got the pointed round - I should have gotten both of them! I also debated about two palettes, one for watercolor and one for gouache. I think that eradicator might be good with gouache? I prefer a flat with gouache. I've tried numerous brands of gouache: M. Graham (which is fairly local to me), Schmincke, Holbein, W&N, and Daniel Smith. The M. Graham and Schmincke both molded, likely due to the honey they use combined with the humidity where I live. The Holbein is really good and opaque, but crumbles ALOT on a dry palette. And it can be difficult to rewet. W&N was okay, and I initially bought it for the Perylene Green color. But I think my favorite on a dry palette is Daniel Smith. It doesn't crumble. But it doesn't seem quite as opaque. My pocket palette will have transparent watercolors and I plan on carrying a little tin that has buff titanium, gray titanium (this is new to me and I thought I'd try it), lunar black (also new to me and I already love it, even though I've never used black watercolor and didn't think I needed it because I can mix blacks. It granulates in the most beautiful way. I can add it to almost every color and it's lovely. And is way less expensive than their primatek line), and white gouache. I also watch Sarah Burns and I remember at one point she either mentioned or went through a phase of using watercolor with white gouache. I thought I'd try it instead of buying/building two new palettes. But you know, I'll likely place a second order at some point - to try all their palette sizes, build a gouache palette, and get both a pointed round brush and the eradicator. I live in the next state over from their storefront, so may have to take a roadtrip up there someday!

[@vatiammatri2660]

I love Arttoolkit! I have a sweet bright green demi palette from them, as well as the other sizes. They have a great 2nds sale in the Soring. I agree on Quin Burnt Orange...I've never warmed up to it. I prefer Transparent Red Oxide , my favorite color, or an orange leaning Burnt Sienna. I love Jadeite, and their Serpentine as well. Lovely video, thanks.

[@rosemattaliano3997]

I have used gouache in pans for over 25 years. some folks say not to set gouache up in pans, but for me it is the only way i paint. i’ve never used Glycerin or anything else to mix with it. but that looks like a good idea to try. i paint with Schmincke Horadam and Holbein. i like m. graham too. the one paint color that i love but can not set up in a pan is Holbein Opera…. but maybe i will try to set it up with glycerin. thanks for the tip.

[@janeconnor457]

Thank u once again for making me hunger y to paint again. Now I want a ArtToolKit pallet. I ve been using cheap eye shadow pallets-ugh! Time to level up. Love to watch your process of filling pans & swatching.

[@Clive-MBfan]

Totally agree with you about Rosemary and co, love, love, love them!

[@weekend_art]

Oh my god, I didn’t know that Rosemary now sell Art Toolkit as well! They are both too my absolute favourite brands of travel supplies 🎉

[@mydearRita]

I am a huge fan of ArtToolKit also. I however have not created a full folio of Gouache. So I am going to create a folio of my Holbein large set. I have used Winsor&Newton, Holbein and Turner. I do prefer the Holbein over all for the vibrancy of their colors.

[@susansobon]

I know I'm going to have more questions but didn't want to forget this. What is your small paint easel that you set the little one on at about 5:00. Also is that your water top right? What is that in? Thanks! Love your videos. My husband is a new watercolorist and I want to get this for him

[@jstones9872]

hi Leslie , i am a total newbie. Love your videos. Can you recommend how i can store and transport my watercolor supplies and micron pens to and from class? thank you

[@cyndywollenweber3616]

I'm a beginner watercolor artist and love your channel. A lot of great information. Do you have a video on how you made the color wheel you show at 19:35?

[@lulabelle33]

Note. I've had MGraham gouache tubes since the 1990's and came back to them a few years ago. They are all perfect after all these years and are now the mainstays to my frequently used gouache palettes. Dry and wet-- although wet some pigments want to mold. I use many brands but m Graham is my velvety favorite. Stay wet palettes need special treatments with m Graham derp blues and umbers especially

[@awatercolourist]

Ultramarine and Burnt Sienna truly are best friends. They make such quaint, but strong mixes.

[@nadinevandenhende8999]

Nickel aso Yellow and quin burnt orange make quin gold! And if you ad a little Ultramarine you have a very Nice mosgreen ( undersea green from DSmith)

[@ArteSana3]

Thanks for sharing, I already used your code to make a purchase (I had been thinking about buying one for almost 4 years) I bought 2 DEMI and 1 Pocket Art Toolkit. I'm excited! 🤗

[@sararamer-dean7846]

Rhodonite Genuine is not lightfast; I believe it was tested by Kimberly Crick. And if you love manganese blue, Holbein makes a lightfast version called Manganese Blue Nova (one of my most favourite colours!). Thanks for sharing! It was fun watching!

[@LeslieStroz]

I’m not surprised about Rhodonite Genuine! It’s hard to find good lightfast pinks that aren’t toxic. Thanks for the tip about Holbein Manganese blue. I’ll check it out. 😊

[@hannahthufvesson]

​@@LeslieStrozAre you not a fan of Quin. Rose? Personally I adore both M. Graham's and QoR's red PV19s. 😊

[@ginaturney7068]

What kind of paints can you put in them? Watercolors? Oil based? I love the colors you chose.

[@loveandlife4222]

I have several of these pallets and love them! I want you to know that I use jade green and love it! I find it works perfectly for the evergreen trees that I paint. I also reach for it when I paint cypress trees. It’s a beautiful color and one of my favorite. I also love lavender! Especially for shadows. It’s great to add some shade underneath windows and ledges. It’s a beautiful color for wildflower’s too. I’m a member of patreon so I am excited to see your mixing video over there! I’ve never tried rosemary and co but I think I’d better buy a travel set and see how I like them. I love escoda a lot and I’ve always equated rosemary and co to their level of brushes. Thanks for the video!

[@LeslieStroz]

Yes, the Jadeite is a really lovely convenience colour! I need to remind myself to actually use it instead of mixing my own. 😊 That said, I may be a new convert to Prussian blue… I can get sooo many beautiful mixes with that! I’ll try the lavendar in shadows, but even if I never use it, the colour in my palette brings me so much joy. I’ve finished editing the colour swatching portion this morning and it’s uploading now, so it will be up on Patreon in another hour or so. 💃❤

[@myview6852]

Which one of their brushes do you recommend for an almost intermediate painter. I didn’t want to buy travel brushes until I was a little better, but am not sure which ones would be the most useful when painting outdoors.

[@outofmymindart]

I love love love my R&Co small dagger brush.

[@qwertyuiopasiii2822]

So cute!!!!!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello ❤from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 I have Jadeite in DS watercolour...i paint a lot of trees...Cascade green. Well, I like moonglow for little abstracts.

[@beepear]

The art toolkit palettes are my favorite! I’ve been testing the Daniel smith and m graham gouache in mine, loving them so far.

[@LeslieStroz]

How is the M Graham doing for you? I love it but worried it might not do as well in the more shallow pans.

[@beepear]

@@LeslieStrozI had poured a couple of pans without adding anything and they cracked a little but didn’t fall out vs my Holbein gouache which cracked and fell out before adding glycerin. I tried adding watercolor blending medium to the m graham and it cracked less. They rewet beautifully.

[@user-wk1mw9nj3i76]

The palettes look like they could leak soft paint after use. Do they really go in your pocket after painting? Do you use certain brands that aren’t honey based?

[@TreasureIsle]

where do you get the handheld easel?

[@melaniehellum1281]

Love the little palettes so perfect for travel.

[@LeslieStroz]

Yes they are! 😊

[@Tyggzz]

Your voice is so soothing 😊

[@LeslieStroz]

Thank you! 😊

[@raliceart]

I use a little bit more glycerin and it makes my paints super easy to rewet. I love it.

[@cslattfri]

Schminke and Holbein both make fantastic gouaches. And I also like their caps better than W&N. I have had a few W&N gouaches dry up because i unknowingly screwed the cap on and it wasn't perfectly aligned. I find it hard to perfectly align their tops. But all three companies make great gouache in my opinion. My fav may be Schminke but it's a pretty tight race.

[@FutileGrief]

No way, those palettes look spectacular 😭😭😭😭😭

[@1orielle2]

That tool you are swatching with is the “eradicator” brush. That’s Rosemary and Co.’s scrubber brush. So it will dig in deeper to pigment.

[@terririley186]

Can you tell me which travel brushes are the #4 and #6 round (the link takes one to the page with all the travel brushes. I’m guessing they’re the red dot ones. Also did the pouch come with it as I don’t see that listed. Thanks! Great video by the way!!!

[@dru864]

I really enjoyed this video❤ Thank you so much

[@LeslieStroz]

My pleasure! 😊

[@hartinisugianto7906]

I made dried gouache palette using watercolor blending medium. Some colors still crack, literally crumbled, such as cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue. Other colors like cobalt turquoise, naples yellow, remains ok.

[@lan-phuongnguyen4304]

What was the magnetic travel set up you used clipped to the book?

[@jenninefarrugia4608]

Would love to know that too

[@jeanyransom9281]

What a lovely video. I’m intrigued by your hand held easel… I’ve never seen anything like it. Would you be able to share the details on it?

[@LeslieStroz]

Sure! It’s a super lightweight board made & sold on Etsy by a company called Just Go Sketching. 😊

[@Violet-ok3nl]

I have a yellow question. What is your go to primary yellow? Do you prefer a cool lemon and a warm lemon? And if so what is your warm yellow? Hansa Yellow Medium? Or another color or brand?

[@thistlesandpoppies]

When you use the mixing area and mixing pans do the watercolors bead at all? What is the mixing surface made out of? Is a coated paper sticker, plastic? Thanks.

[@Angela27red]

What would you put into gouache beside the glycerin for mold?

[@hannahthufvesson]

The Daniel Smith Manganese Blue Hue is very lightfast, you can test it if you like (I have) but so has Kimberly Crick, who's basically the queen of lightfastness, and you can find her results on her channel and/or blog. 😊 (I'd test the Amethyst though, because I've heard people say it doesn't hold up so well. Can't remember where I found it anymore!)

[@RLPiper]

Watercolor lasts forever. I have tubes from the 70s that I got from my granny. She wasn't using them as she prefers acrylics.

[@LeslieStroz]

I’ve had some dry out over the years, but I suspect it’s when caps weren’t put on properly. They do last so long.

[@deborahmeyers551]

Love this Leslie thank you for sharing 💜

[@LeslieStroz]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@ag8960]

Hi Leslie! What size are the pointed round brushes are you using in this video? They look so lovely, I’m going to place my first order.

[@LeslieStroz]

I used the R26, which is a size 4 , and I also have the R27 here, which is a size 6. I love them both!!

[@mercurialfox]

How do you dispose of colbalt + cadmium etc paint water? I want to find alternatives but I'm just really learning about pigments and have got some paints that I'm concerned about disposing of!

[@judihart9658]

🤔☝️the products look awesome! I especially love the put it all in your pocket tiny set.question is? how does it feel? are the edges good?or are they sharp? 🤔☝️💡 thinking wouldn't it be cool to make like a lil makeup type round set? ☕👍😎🙂

[@LeslieStroz]

Great questions! The edges do not feel sharp to me. They’re all super lightweight, even when filled. It’s a totally different experience to using my other metal palettes.

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

Thank you Leslie 🥰🥰🥰😁 Truly a pleasure to see these 3 beautiful palettes and how you put care and give your feedbacks and feelings about all those awsome colors while you fill them 😊😊🥰 Bises About watercolor if you had time take a look at Kremer Pigmente it's a german brand I'm pretty sure you could be interested 😉👍 Bises

[@LeslieStroz]

Thanks so much! Setting up these videos brought me so much joy. I will check out the Kremer Pigmente watercolours! 😊

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

@@LeslieStroz you brought joy to me too 😁😉👍

[@jillgottenstrater521]

Leslie, could I please have your affiliate link for your hand--held easel at 5:06? Thank you!

[@jenninefarrugia4608]

Where did you get the handheld easel, I cant find it anywhere on the internet?

[@InkNSap]

The one thing I’d say about art toolkit is the maintenance. My pans have started to stick to the magnet and rip the magnet so I’m not sure how long they will last. Saying that they are so incredibly convenient that I’m willing to buy them again.

[@LeslieStroz]

Oh that’s such a shame. They do recommend putting some oil on the magnet (it’s on one of their information sheets). Maybe that will help with the next one! 😊

[@nope66755]

They are CUTE!

[@RevJoan]

Can you update on how the pans in the little gouache palette are holding up? Have any of the colors cracked and fallen out? I know the glycerin is supposed to help but it would be nice to know if it really does! Also, how does glycerin affect the re-wetability of the paint? Does it still act like gouache or does it make it "thinner" like watercolor? Sorry for all the question but I am a gouache newb! Thanks so much!

[@LeslieStroz]

So far all is holding up, but it’s only been a few days. A few colours are a bit cracked, but the glycerin has kept them so they aren’t in danger of falling out. From the mixing I’ve done so far I don’t think it’s changed the paint. So far so good! 😊

[@reshuhoney94]

I love art tool kit so much! I have ordered a few things from them as well! Love the video as always❤ I have a question, how do you take care of paint tubes? Mine don't open at all and when I try to open they break and all the paint comes out 😑

[@reshuhoney94]

Also if we Spitz water on metal palettes aren't they gonna rust? How do you take care of them?

[@j4hrul391]

Do you have a link to the easel?

[@ChantelleArts]

I've not heard of this brand before, but those palettes look so pretty! I think sandi hester has one and she filled it with gouache instead 🥰

[@LeslieStroz]

I filled the Demi palette with gouache here. I’m excited to be able to easily carry gouache with me. 😊

[@verfpapierschaar]

it’s annoying how cute that art toolkit looks but i am also always travelling with a backpack that almost has the size of me so im gently reminding myself i dont need it

[@awatercolourist]

Love PO48 😍😍. Mixes? Hmm… I’m rather precious about using it, especially since it became discontinued. I see it more as a vibrant PR101 or PR102 than a mixing colour.

[@LeslieStroz]

That’s exactly how I’ve always felt about it too! It’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one. I suspect this will be one I’ll use a bit but then not purchase again. 😊

[@awatercolourist]

@@LeslieStroz PO48 is a pigment that I love and see so much potential. Unfortunately, it is not available where I live and customs are too much of a hassle to get it from abroad. I managed to get paints past customs only once. That is why I am very careful about using it.

[@hannahthufvesson]

​@@awatercolouristHi! ☺️👋 Which brands do you have access to in your country? 🙂

[@awatercolourist]

@@hannahthufvesson Hannaaaaaah 😃 😃. ALWAYS good to see you! Only one store sells some van Gogh open stock and another sells some Daler Rowney Aquafine and a third recently stocked Schmincke.The Schmincke is over the top expensive. Horadam is twice the price of Jackson’s!! I didn’t like the Aquafine at all, so I am using them for practice. Their Indian Yellow is PY153, though, that was rather lucky. Van Gogh is nice, but not as nice as professional and handmade paints. van Gogh paints are less pigmented. I’d like to try Rembrandt one day, though.

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@awatercolourist It's always so good to see you too!! ☺️😄 That is SUCH a bummer! And Schminke sounds horrifically expensive! I was hoping you'd say that you had access to Rembrandt, they have a nice PO48! Stroke of luck with the PY153 though! I inherited a student grade paint set, and one of those colours is a PY153, am looking forward to trying that one out. And I have the Daler Rowney Gamboge Hue mix, from before they changed the formula. That one glows! Happy for you that you found one!

[@nadinevandenhende8999]

Aso Yellow is a Nice bright Yellow and light fast (D Smith)

[@robynwhite5662]

I just went online and bought one for my gouache. How is your dry palette going?

[@LeslieStroz]

So far so good! There is cracking but it’s not flaking (if that makes sense). The gelatin has kept it “wet” enough to be in one piece. I’ll give an update on that after I’ve used it for awhile. 😊

[@eileengoldenberg270]

When I make my color chart I cover it with clear packing tape and then tape it to the top of the lid of my toolkits. Then I don’t have a loose sheet to lose or put somewhere..

[@LeslieStroz]

Clever!!

[@maryhill7999]

I m relatively new to watercolor, new in that I’ve not not been able compare multiple brands of the same color EXCEPT Prussian Blue leard in comes in PD (red) And PB (green) . Perhaps your s is one or the other and not the same as the artist to which you compare your mixes. I’m thinking the are similar red/ green versions of Phthalo blue, maybe…..? These palettes look great. Mary

[@JinnyCJ]

Looks like you’re playing Tetris!

[@LeslieStroz]

It felt like it! 😅

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Thankyou, I learned a lot.

[@annagunza9589]

How did you make your swatch cards? Pans arranged on the printer? Pray tell!

[@LeslieStroz]

I cut some cotton watercolour paper paper to fit into the pans first (which makes them a bit smaller than the actual pans). Then I just sketched the pans in and tried to make sure they were spaced evenly and looked like the palettes. After that I used a fineliner to ink them, adding a drop shadow on the bottom and right of each pan. Hope that helps! 😊

[@daphnebarry]

I love Schminke and Holbein Gouache if you would like to try other brands.

[@pamelatsantosstudio]

@lesliestroz are the mixing pans ceramic coated?

[@LeslieStroz]

No. I can’t tell if it’s a sticker or something else, but it’s not ceramic. It works well though. I’ve been using them this week and any staining I get (I use staining colours!) has been pretty easy to remove with a vinyl eraser.

[@splums]

I've had my eye on the Traveler's Company US collab with Art Toolkit for a while now yet I already a have two other mini palettes so do I really need another?!!

[@LeslieStroz]

I think you’re asking the wrong person! 😅

[@splums]

@@LeslieStroz have you ever tied out Viviva ColourSheets ? They are made in India and very concentrated watercolours. I always carry them in my journal as they are so pigmented. P.S. I love Rosemary brushes, I am from the UK yet live in France atm and they are my preferred travel brushes by far.

[@chrisl96890]

What are chalky colors?

[@agold1702]

Nice; thanks for sharing ❤

[@LeslieStroz]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@TracyHopkinsonillustrator]

I love mine

[@latshiba]

That’s really hitting the dopamine centers haha!

[@LeslieStroz]

For me too. 😊

[@jollybeantracy]

😁paint palette tetris 😆

[@LeslieStroz]

Yes!!! ☺️

[@JoshyPee]

I'm wanting to ditch the grid. My art may have a lot of that theme.

[@susanrich6]

Did you purchase all these items or were any given to you?

[@LeslieStroz]

Both. As I said a few times in the video, I was generously sent the items in this video (the palettes and 3 travel brushes), but I’ve also purchased both from both companies. I’ve been using Rosemary & Co brushes for a decade. 😊

[@susanrich6]

Ok I noticed you did say you got sent the brushes, but I was unsure as the video isn't listed as 'paid promotion'

[@LeslieStroz]

@@susanrich6It’s not a paid promotion. Paid promotions are paid, which I wasn’t.

[@susanrich6]

@@LeslieStroz oh ok. I thought it was when you were given free items as well. "When you're watching a video, you might notice this symbol pop up. There may also be text that says 'This channel got money or free things to make this video' or 'Includes paid promotion'. This means that whoever made the video might get money or free goods from a company."