My Unicorn Palette! Unbox, Swatch, Mix and Art using the Schmincke Whisky Painters Flask Palette

I have coveted this palette for years and I finally bought it! Blick had a great price and I had a couple of tubes of paint I needed to order so I couldn't resist: shrsl.com/3kvrl (blick)
*If blick is out of stock Amazon has them for a few dollars more: amzn.to/3yF60pr (tip: check "other sellers" because they have cheaper ones but delivery is slower.
**Jackson's has them cheaper! www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/sch...
It's hard not to be biassed because I have wanted this palette for a long time. The enameled metal palette is heavy-duty and well made. Schminke is a top watercolor manufacturer. You get the palette and 8 half pans for around $83. I am happy with my purchase. Colors included are: Cadmium red light, Carmine, Lemon Yellow, Yellow ochre, Prussian Blue, Ultramarine, Sepia and Dark Olive Green (looks like Hookers green)
Pros:
High-quality enameled metal palette
Split complementary mixing colors are included so you pretty much can mix what you want.
The palette holds about an ounce of water, enough to fill the cup all the way but I recommend only filling in halfway so you can hold it and not slosh it out of the cup when rinsing.
Brass fittings should prevent rust.
Cons:
The colors are very traditional so they may feel lackluster if you prefer a modern palette.
You could lose the cap if you are not careful
The water capacity is small, about an ounce I would guess. I found it very serviceable with these paints.
Bottom line: I will call this a useful novelty palette. I can put it in my pocket with a small sketchpad and brush and be all set. I won't replace my Portable Painter and my primary travel watercolor palette but for quick trips, it does nicely.
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[@eirenmist2301]

Regarding the Whiskey Painters and whether they really painted with whiskey... Yes, they painted in pubs and taverns using their drinks for their water. It started way back when, as they say, with a group of friends who belonged to the Society of Akron Artists in Ohio. One of them was a traveling salesman for his manufacturing company, and he used to take a small set of paints and a brush he had devised, something like our current travel brushes, that would fit in a tin aspirin box. Remember those? He cut down pieces of paper to 4x5 that would fit in his shirt pocket so that he could paint after work wherever he was traveling in the pubs and bars while he relaxed. The patrons of the bars loved it and he would give his paintings away. He called them his “Whiskey Paintings.” He enjoyed it so much he convinced a bunch of his art buddies back in the Akron Watercolor Society to do it together after their regular meetings. They would all drink and paint, using their whiskey water, and then put all their paintings in a hat, draw them out, and each go home with a painting! He had his factory design and produce the original mini palettes which he gave out to his buddies. The original club had 14 members and they drew up a charter with a set of bylaws in 1962. The membership is limited to 150 members, and you have to be sponsored by one of the members, and someone has to resign or die before a new member can join. whiskeypainters.org The reason I know so much is because years ago when I was a young woman studying art, I took a week long workshop with Marc Moon, AWS, one of the original members who was a masterful watercolor artist. He was in his late 60s at the time, and was nationally known. In fact, I saw him described on their website in this sentence. ...”with legends such as John Pike, Tom Nicholas, Paul Strisik, Don Stone, Marc Moon, and Edgar Whitney.” So you can see where he ranked amongst watercolorists at the time. After the workshop each day, our class members would gather in the evening after supper at a local fancy tavern and he would paint one of his mini paintings and give it away to someone. One night he chose to paint my portrait and it was outstanding! It is one of my treasures to this day. But best of all, a couple of weeks after he returned to his home, a courier pulled up to my door with one of his paintings, a full sheet, double-matted and framed beautifully. I was astounded! It’s one of the most beautiful watercolors I’ve seen, certainly one of his best. Everyone who sees it remarks on it, especially fellow artists. I knew he had sort of “taken a shine” to me as his student, but I certainly didn’t expect that! Sorry to be so long-winded!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wow! What a great story!

[@eirenmist2301]

@@thefrugalcrafter I thought you would enjoy knowing that it wasn't just an urban legend or myth that they used whiskey on their little paintings. The Whiskey Painters of America is having their first group exhibition after Covid on Nov. 27 of this year, and the paintings submitted can't be any larger than 4x5 and framed no bigger than 8x10. But some of the artists can pack a lot in that small space!

[@karenhoward303]

I wondered how that got its name.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

You can be as long-winded as you want... that was fascinating!

[@eirenmist2301]

@@cazkiwinz4300 I'm glad you enjoyed it. As you can tell, it's a treasured memory for me.

[@patjones467]

Lindsey, it is your duty to buy EVERY single watercolor set! I love watching swatch videos. I'm not a beginner (44 years of watercolor) and I always learn something from all your videos! It is your sacred duty to buy everything watercolor. I'm grateful for all you do.

[@Insidekimsworld]

Envy, envy, envy in the color of Hooker’s green.

[@clemlank9069]

I have the Whiskey Painters version (w/o water reservoir, purchased 5 years ago when it was much cheaper) I used my hot glue gun to lay a line of glue across the mixing wells making 2 into 4. The glue line seems to be holding and it makes this nifty palette more useful.

[@nattyw495]

I always wanted to try that idea...wasnt sure it would work well now i know, mostly i use a upcycle toothpaste top and glue magents bottom or sticky glue to bottom to hold them in to tigher spots to try to maximize palette...im glad others are trying and reworking ideas to maximize their palettes...mikelle art mom🎨👩‍🎨✍

[@Andidejager.]

Such a good idea 😍

[@threesixfiveart563]

My favorite yellow is schmincke pure yellow. Perfect!! Also their potters pink. Yum. And ultramarine plus sepia is a gray I’ve loved for a long time.

[@jenniferalvarez4041]

I have 2 Whiskey Painter's Palette, but without the water cup and flask. I had my husband pull out the center rail with pliers. In the first palette, I now can fit 15 Winsor & Newton pans, in 3 rows of 5 with the pans in vertical/portrait orientation. I got the idea from a Jane Blundell photo. The 2nd palette I filled with tiny square 1/4 pans. In that way, I can fit 24 pans. 4 rows of 6. There's enough room left inside to put a thin travel brush & a few extra pans if you put them on their sides.

[@justacatwhocantype]

I like Sepia for monochrome painting or on a really limited palette with only a cool blue. And I love Schmincke paints! They are my favorites along with Winsor&Newton - Yep, I'm boring. I also love my old Lukas paints but I recall your video about how you bought that Turquoise, and apparently they have sadly changed.... Both Schmincke watercolors and gouaches are excellent, and here in Germany they are also quite reasonably priced. And I absolutely love that Schmincke refuses to add honey to any of their paints. I know, people love their honey paints, and I do like myself some Sennelier, but overall I am not a fan of honey paints. I like paints that dry hard and solid. Paints that will stay in their pans and not act like a magnet to dust and cat hair. If you would like a granulating Utramarine by Schmincke, their French Ultramarine is great. They have 3 Ultramarines: a mixed one, this non-granulating one and a really granulating French one. Schmincke does have a few nicely granulating colors in their regular Horadam line, it's just not that many, but they do exist. They also have a lovely Potters Pink.

[@mikepolo2887]

Living in Germany, my palette is mostly Schmincke. I love that they are pigmented and yet very delicate. Their French ultramarine has amazing granulation and a nice reddish tone. Never used the non-granulating one, though.

[@suzisandpiper]

If you get the Winsor n Newton or Daler size half pans, they easily fit down the centre. The Schmincke are a little squarer and bigger which may be why they sell it with the 8 pans instead of 12. If you put magnetic tape on the pans each side you can leave off the rails and get two extra pans in by turning them length ways. I have 14 pans in mine x

[@Sueevans152326]

Not boring !!! I get vicarious pleasure from watching you swatch new paints. you make a great salesperson😉

[@lindathaxton1994]

I’m addicted to palettes & art supplies - 😂❤

[@MsKambul53]

I appreciate all of your watercolor videos. I come away from each of them with so much knowledge. Thanks so much!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Panthers4952]

When you do videos this long I watch before bed because your voice is so calming and it has a asmr type feel to it..I WILL NEVER FAST FORWARD lol I’ll just go to sleep with you on ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smhellieme]

ah... never boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! never. that travel pallette is wicked heavyweight!!!! drooling. over this pallette what fun!!!! happy painting. fun fun.

[@anitadavidson1266]

I bought the same palette very recently on eBay for £45 and free shipping. It was boxed and completely unused. I don’t believe the seller knew what they had as it was a ‘buy it now’ price. I live in Scotland and it was an English seller. Do I feel lucky? YES!! Do I feel smug? Ummm… a little bit? 😳😳 I love my palette very much and still smile whoever I use it, despite owning it for 3 months now! I, like you Lindsay, don’t smoke, don’t drink, and am an all round good egg! My one ‘vice’ watercolour and snazzy palettes ❤️🎨🖌👩‍🎨🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

[@jessbutterfly9801]

I was so lucky about 5 years ago I got my hands on the 45-48half pans Schmincke watercolour set for $360 in Australia everywhere else it was over $400 and know it’s over $500. I love my set and feel very grateful

[@craftyartcorner3656]

Enjoy it and it’s lovely to get some good bargain on art supplies in Australia knowing that some aren’t being shipped to Australia by Amazon and price is so high for shipping - I love schmincke watercolours too - cheers from QLD - amany

[@ArtsiRosi]

I'm so glad you treated yourself. This palette is DIFFERENT and the weight really adds something to the whole aesthetic of it. The cuteness value is off the charts. It was actually my first intro into artist quality watercolors. I didn't use it much because I wasn't yet comfortable with the intensity and I wasn't familiar with pigment numbers yet. Meeden half pans fit perfectly, BTW. I added the following Schmincke colors to mine: Pure Yellow (PY154), Potter's Pink (PR233, beautiful granulation!), Cobalt Violet Hue (I have never been able to find a pigment code for this color but it's very pretty), and Neutral Gray (PR255, PB60, PO62). I set them up with the yellows, reds, blues and pink/purple on top of each other and then the others across the bottom row.

[@PauloEAbreu]

Cobalt Violet Hue is PV62

[@flychk1229]

Love the palette and love the review. You’re always so thorough! I’m really tickled for you that you got something you’ve been longing for! That’s just a happy day!

[@LunaBianca1805]

Their French Ultramarine granulates pretty nicely and is a single pigment colour :) I could totally understand why one wouldn't buy Schminckes from overseas - for me here in Germany DSs and DaVincis are the more costly options - I could totally imagine it being the other way around for y'all in the States. And yes, let me confirm that you could totally refill pans with the tube pans and they work just the same as if you bought the pans. Most colours in my palette are Schminckes - aside from very few Van Gogh's and one Windsor and Newton - and I bought most as tubes and filled my own pans. And they do rewet and paint just as nicely as the few odd pans that I got.

[@alexandrag89]

Where do you get da vinci paint in Germany?

[@karenhoward303]

You've made me want that. You would not believe the little travel palettes I own. They are an obsession!

[@melissasullivan1658]

I’m just here for the swatches. 😍🌈

[@cachitagarcia]

Just a suggestion. I have the same set and I love it, and the only problem that I had with it, is that if you don't dry it well, it can get rusty. And also, you can place four half pans in the middle

[@loveandlife4222]

This was a great video to watch! I love that it was quality artist grade paint that I would actually consider buying. That little whiskey palette looks very convenient for people doing plein air. I also loved the beautiful carnations you painted. They were so pretty. I thought it was interesting that you mentioned people might be disappointed in the pay out of the Schmincke colors. I think if anyone really feels that way, maybe they need to reassess their thoughts about paint. Vibrancy is often unrealistic - especially in landscape and nature scenes. When I paint with my M. Graham paint I have to really tone it down because it’s too vibrant. I don’t have to do that with my Schmincke paint. Thanks for the great video!

[@RinasAMaker]

This is sooooo cute!!! I understand the “stalking products”… I’ve wanted the Mission Gold (especially the Pure Pigment) set for a couple of years. I look at them weekly on Amazon. Maybe one day 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They were on sale for $65 last week from one seller on amazon!

[@brigitteitg]

I love Schmincke paints, but I agree that the ones I poured from tubes seem more vibrant - which I find strange as it should be the same formula. I normally get them in tubes, but recently bought the set of 9 full pans on sale (under £40, too tempting!). As you say, the swatch sheet is “nothing to write home about” 😂 but they do mix beautiful colours! I painted a colour wheel on the back of my swatch sheet to get more inspired 🎨

[@rhonda1631]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself, no need to justify it. You work HARD for a living, you have a beautiful channel with so much advice, fun and most of all kindness. I love travel pallets too so maybe one day things one will be mine too! God Bless and enjoy

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@marytesta3003]

Kristy Rice Paintcrush just put out an interesting palette. Really nice colors and paint is lovely. Thank you for this Lindsay. Beautiful colors and look so smooth.

[@huskytail]

Oh my god, I love so much both Schmincke and the Whiskey palette and I am trying to talk myself out of buying it for so long 😁. I know that I will succumb to the temptation at some point but I am strong for now. I am going to live vicariously through you. The way Schmincke rewets, the way it glides over the paper, how finely ground the pigments are, just tickles my watercolor aesthetics to the max. Enjoy 👍 Edit: ah yes, Schmincke are one of the very few brands, which have the exact same paint in their pans and their tubes. I love that. In addition to the stable quality of the paints they are easily my ultimate favorite.

[@nattyw495]

I understand your love, i adore the grandulation set thats in wooden box thats comes in 40 tubes but its way way over my budget at 500.00...its on lottery win bucket list...mikelle art mom🎨👩‍🎨✍

[@capbin146]

This is exactly what I was thinking. Living vicariously through Lindsay’s buys. Last year I succumbed. Keep strong and savour the anticipation of the day you’ll justify it. Big birthday 30 60 100🤔

[@huskytail]

@@capbin146 I'm 42, quite away from anything big. But 42 is a cult number, so I think that might be a perfect year to gift myself anything I want 😆 but given how many watercolors I have, I might be strong enough.

[@capbin146]

@@huskytail There you go the answer to life, the universe and everything - including art supplies. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Schminke have some great paints but I didn’t think much of their Hooker’s Green. Enjoy yourself.

[@huskytail]

@@capbin146 😁 excellent, I knew you'll get the reference. Thank you for the H. Green hint and the rest. I don't like their neutral tint either. Thankfully I don't use it to darken colors.

[@mendyviola]

I never thought of re-using water enhancer bottles that way before! Thanks for the idea!

[@nancytipton2640]

This video was so enjoyable and you covered so much info in it…a very thorough review. Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@InkNSap]

I just got this one :) I bought 4 half pans to complete it. I put a burnt sienna light, a Payne’s grey, a buff titanium and a potters pink. I’m trying new sets of watercolours… this was really helpful ❤ thank you! 🙏

[@InkNSap]

I got the set for the palette as well, so I’m not mad if this is not the best paint. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds great!

[@danielleb.7055]

This was so fun to watch. I'm happy that you finally got your unicorn! It's an amazing unicorn if I do say so myself lol. I don't think I'd just buy a palette on its own but I'd definitely buy this one. Thanks for taking us along with you enjoying your new palette and paints. Have a great day

[@marikareimer4411]

Happy July 4th everyone!! Lindsay I really enjoyed watching you review the Horadam Aquerell paints and the Schmike palette. Yup, I stayed right to the end, I really like how you present your reviews, I learn so much from you. TYFS your creativity and knowledge with us!

[@Sides3Sides]

I yearned for one of these, too. When I saw one on Amazon for a similar great price, I also got one. I love it. So cute.🥰 I take it whenever I carry my messenger bag, along with a small sketchbook. Such fun

[@patriciasell]

Hey neighbor! I splurged and got the 48 set while 2 /3 of the pans are empty. Really liking this small selection. Can't wait for your painting to begin! 👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@sharonyoung8251]

Love watching your swatching and reviews on product. Especially watercolors.

[@alisonjames8082]

I have this set. Love it. I put 4 more Schmincke colours in the middle using Meeden pans. Works well.

[@lindathaxton1994]

Love the colors - so natural looking 👍 thank you for all your videos too 🙏

[@Karenfree2202]

Thank you so much I learned so much !!! Your the best.

[@kimberlywalker280]

I enjoyed your tutorial. Your paintings are lovely...esp. the bouquet.

[@drawingarchitecture]

I had this exact thing with the 8-pigment set since 2017. The exposed metal edges have rusted. I just ordered another without the paints this time ($80), plus another without the water tank. I am making two pigment sets with based on brands, and I got the second one without the water tank because I find myself not using the built-in water storage. But then again, when I need some water, it’s there. However, I think they should include two wash basins (for cleaning and clear water) - now I can use the old one as a second water basin. Yes, I agree the pigments are not as vibrant or intense, and had replaced all with Daniel Smith. I plan to fill in the 2nd with W&N Artist-grade. It’s currently priced some $120 in the Philippines for the 8-pigment set, and the one one without the water tank and without the water basin is $30.

[@Jlalode]

I finally succumbed and ordered this palette last week on special at Jackson's. A birthday gift to myself 😁

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy birthday!

[@susanavenir]

I really appreciate how thorough and thoughtful your reviews are, Lindsay. And yes, I was there to the verrrrrry end! 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Sisu282]

i bought this palette last december for myself as my christmas gift to myself and i love it! it is so nice to use i am still finagling my perfect travel set but this definitely gave me a jump start

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love that your little four-legged apprentice brings you stuff to paint. 😊 🐶 That looks like a nice little travel pallet. 😊

[@geriprior751]

Always nice too get something on your wish list, especially if you have been following it for years! Enjoy and don’t feel like you need to justify your purchase. Things that give you tons of joy have a different value. Very cute palette and great review. Thanks for giving us all the pros and cons Lindsay.

[@jackieojeda6101]

Good for you Mrs.Lindsay, you surely deserve a nice treat for yourself!! That is so cute,I know you collect the little ones!!😊

[@basta.dotto_]

I had that palette before it went MIA 😢 I had removed the rails and placed magnetic tape under the pans and was able to add 4 more Schmincke half pans. I guess the tape gave them just enough lift to free some room between the the rows so they were able to fit nice and snug. ETA: I forgot to mention that my colours are lighter when I pick them up from half pans because the water to paint ratio is different than when fresh from the tube. If I put a bit of paint on my palette out of the tube, then add water, the consistency is thicker. If I want the same strength from the half pan than I get out of the tube, I have to wet the half pan, scrape off a bit of paint with a dry brush or knife, and add it to the palette, then I dilute with water. That way, it's samey-samey. I also do this when I paint with the Schmincke half pan I make myself. For met, it's that darn water-to-paint ratio. 🎨😉

[@SuperCutealien]

My 12 set should arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to it.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I’m so happy you got this adorable little whiskey painters pallet just for you! You deserve joy! You give so much to so many! 💜💜💜

[@stacys447]

Super fun. Looking forward to seeing how you use it for plein air or whatever. Thank you!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions with us. It certainly is a cute palette!

[@jirikir]

Hi Lindsey, yes the color palet are pretty traditional. They are produced since 1892. There are 140 colors + the supergranulation colors. They have a dot card for the 140 + an extra dot card for supergranulation. Some are more vibrand. I love the way they flow and almost of there hole range every color acts and reactivad the same way. I hate with Daniel Smith that some behave not same way. And yes as their webside sa , the reason why they flow in this way is in the formula. In Germany they are not exacly cheap but DS is more expensive.

[@gitogal]

and in the winter you can add whiskey so you wont be cold and can finally paint outside in the winter :P i kid . its a cute little pallet though ^,,^

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'd need more than that would hold to keep me warm 😆

[@BeckyTregear]

I’m telling myself I don’t need more Schmincke pans….but oh, that palette! 😍 I have one which looks similar but doesn’t have the water reservoir; it’s just the palette part with the little rails. Solid as anything! I like the colours in your new palette. Enjoy! 😊

[@juliebromfield1865]

Glad you finally got your palette of dreams 😍

[@Morgaine]

What a great idea to make a chart with the labels! I always felt weird throwing them away.

[@paulinalewandowska8998]

Yeah ,I feel you- can't read small prints anymore for the life of me!! Also when I'm painting details can't do without glasses . Fingers crossed for your appointment, hopefully you'll get everything sorted !😊🤞

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I did. Im getting bifocals 😆

[@kathytebbett8398]

Hey it’s our birthday on Sunday! Call it an early gift to yourself…. Happy birthday for 10th to both of us. X

[@thefrugalcrafter]

HB2U!

[@sarajamal799]

Enjoy! New art supplies always a joy 🤩

[@penniecormier8770]

looks like a wonderful travel set formulated for hiking! Enjoy!

[@thomasjuracek2406]

Lindsay- I have used this palette for several years for plein air painting. It is tough to get the water out of the flask, but you get two half water buckets, so plenty to do a painting. As you will discover, half pans do fit in the center, but you need the “smaller” pans. Jackson’s pans fit, but old DS pans do not. It is a very nice useable palette for outdoors and encourages lots of mixing. I do find the mixing area a bit constrained, so sometimes you need to clean with a rag.

[@craftyartcorner3656]

Hi Lindsay , so this is the second time Iam watching this video I enjoyed it first time and now Iam watching trying to tell myself you don’t need it but who am I kidding I want it I want it 😂 - cheers from Australia - Amany

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Wow I think this is a great buy. Paints alone would run you close to that! I love when something I’ve wanted is available at a cost I feel like ca spring for! Enjoy!

[@gailbrule1744]

Oh no! Another palette I NEED...😂. I love Schmincke and they’ve really upped their game with all their new super-granulating colors. Since I love granulation, their French Ultramarine is my fav ultramarine of all brands. They are more expensive in the US though, particularly now. But well worth it and I get the tubes at Jacksons for the best prices. Thanks for this review (I think...lol).

[@stylesformiles79]

I'm a beginner in the watercolor workd. I inherited an old old Windsor Newton set that my brother never touched from the late 70's. And recently treated myself to the large travel set my Magicfly. I like them both and the magicfly has the mixing areas like you are mentioning. I love ypur reviews! Please keep them coming! Hugs from Barbara in AZ.

[@dw020]

Congratulations on the new addition to your collection! Regarding the pouring out - I have found it pours better when you tilt it on its side so air can get inside.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll try that!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Totally enjoyed this unboxing, swatching and your test paintings!! Thanks for taking the financial bullet for us Lindsay!! 🥰😃👍🏾 Loved the sepia color mixing column the most. I’m keeping my Senneliers, QoRs or even my Sonnets for color pay out!! Are you using these during WWColor Month’22?? Nope stayed to the very end! 😂😃😎 Happy 4th!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes I am!

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Great review, I share your obsession with travel pallets!

[@lindyashford7744]

It is not really a whisky painters palette, it is a Fome palette made in Europe, Italy I believe. I have the one without the water container. Same colours. I added four colours from the Horodam range and they fill some of the onmissions. I have a second identical one without the Schminke branding, so 24 colours in something that will fit in a small pocket! Lovely! But these tins far predate the Whisky Painters. As far as I can remember I added a Quin gold, a purple I forget which, there are loads, an alternative green and their gold which is really lovely. The second box came as a completely different set of nine in an ordinary palette, I added to that as well…. Enjoy your set, the paints are lovely…. I love your excitement over setting it up! The schmincke paints are designed to be pretty well behaved and consistent with each other, they really do wet very well indeed, no predropping water needed.

[@Bonnie10au]

This is a lovely palette. Schmincke's 'finest ultramarine' is supposed not to, or only a little, granulate. The pigments are grinded very fine. For more granulation the french ultramarine is the better choice. I love that they have both.

[@Sueevans152326]

I solved the loose water container cap by attaching it with the lip connector on top. It’s not perfect, but fits much more snugly. I did add 4 empty Cottman pans in the middle row.

[@ChrissieNicely]

Oh, gosh, I have had this palette on my wishlist for the longest time! I think they put the sepia because it mixes well with all the other colours and also gives you a nice grey - however, it's made up of 3 pigments! Schmincke has 3 Ultramarines in varying degrees of granulation. Usually, they put their Ultramarine Finest which is non-granulating into their palettes. Then they have just Ultramarine blue containing PB15 and PB29 as you mentioned and a granulating French Ultramarine, which is PB29. If you want even more granulation, you coul go for the Cobalt Blue Deep (PB74) which is also on the red side but a little darker. For burnt sienna, I would reccomend the transparent Sienna (PR101). Their Burnt Umber is a one pigment colour - PBr7. Generally, Schmicke are usually known for their transparency and the formulation in their pans is the same as their tubes. They have not changed their formula, though. As you noted, they are perfect for glazing and do look very vibrant on the second glaze or used in milk consistency. I definitely love them on all papers but I can only compare them to DS and Sennelier paints. By the way, I have very old Schmincke watercolours from my father and grandmother from the 50s of the last century and they still rewet in an instant just like all their new paints. 😍🥰 I agree with you on all you said about the tins! Schmincke still have those sharp edles, as far as I know! 😔 And how cute is that W&N-palette!! I have their plastic one - also from my father. It's very practical but not half as cute! Oh, I also like to keep brands to themselves in complete palettes. As for all my paints that are bought loose or in tubes, I keep them by colour. 🥰😍😘

[@jeaninehinckel77]

You’re so funny….you remind me of myself. Eyeing some art supply for years and finally getting it is so exciting isn’t it? It’s a wonderful feeling. I’m so happy for you Lindsay. I’m writing this comment at 4:55 minutes in so I can’t wait to see what you create with your new luscious set of watercolors from fancy pants pallet.

[@CarolynsArtAdventures]

Those look like lovely paints!

[@paulalister80]

Looks so cute, thanks for the look, I liked the tube paint more so think I would like tubes over squares, just looked more vibrant. Very cute though and your pictures looked wonderful.

[@dbdsar112358]

I absolutely adore this palette. But, due to it's (justifiable) weight and easily lost cap, I know I'll never ever use it. Ever. I'll pine for it, forever. But let's be honest with ourselves.. bahaha Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you 😆

[@vani519]

You can put 14 W&N pans or 12 Schmincke pans, the middle row is standing a little bit above the others, but the Van Gogh and Rembrandt pans fit in the middle row perfectly. If you leave out the stoppers, you can fit whole pans in it!

[@suzisandpiper]

On the sharp edges Iof the Schmincke travel size palette I put washi tape on the sides which made it a lot safer x

[@Yvonne_Reeder]

Oh how cute is that little case!! I love that little flask and were I able to plein aire, I would totally get that just for the pure fun of it! lol I'm so tickled you treated yourself to it! ❤️👏🏻❤️ I have to admit, I'm an M Graham and Sennelier fan with a few Daniel Smith and American Journey pigments added in for fun ... but then my main set holds 66 colours, ☺️

[@dawncrosson9950]

Trust me you will end up with a magnifying glass. They make the darn fonts so small. Tip: take a picture with phone and then make the picture larger.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I do that sometime!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I'm loving ❤️ Schmincke wcs more and more.

[@thelanes6448]

How exciting! I love travel palettes too. I have a bijou box - not Winsor and Newton. I have actually filled it with 15 pans. I had some ceramic original Winsor pans that I was keeping because they were historical but I decided to use them. Better to be used than stored in a drawer. My box has only two wells and because it’s not original I’m tempted to create more wells with hot glue. I’ve read other people do that. Enjoy your Whiskey Painter’s box.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I agree! Lets enjoy those precious supplies!

[@MadebyDawn23]

Hey Lindsey, thanks for the video, I am wining down on my art supplies buying I have way too much. But you got a great deal

[@heidicook2395]

I stayed to the bitter end; it's always bitter when one of your videos end! I loved this and I agree with you, I watch reviews even when I have absolutely no interest in buying the product. This one nah, now the portable painter...yes please! Just a suggestion, when you go to the eye Dr take a small swatch or paints with that pesky fine print and see if they can help you read that level. It helps having the actual item you want to read in hand when it's something so specific. Love the review! Hoping you and the family are having a wonderful 4th of July! 🇺🇸

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a good idea but I went last week. I'll have a set of bifocals in a couple of days 😆

[@heidicook2395]

@@thefrugalcrafter I hope they help you see to the level you desire!

[@chloegrl1366]

OMGSH how adorbs the only thing that is missing is their little owl....wish DS and Schmincke would have a pick your colors & palette even if it was for just 1 day a year....what fast forward no!!!!!! Would love to get one of their granulating sets love this little palette thx for the detailed info

[@Makachopping]

Ohhhhh Lindsay that's so exciting!!! I just got my unicorn palette a couple weeks ago-- the Frazer price palette stocked with my friends half pans. I used one of the layers for half pans for a small piece of cotton rag and for a silver black velvet size 8 travel brush. It's truly perfect. The only thing missing from the kit is the sketchbook! I've had this set on my radar for YEARS. probably since 2018ish. Delighted that you treated yourself

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Is that the brass one? Good for you! Enjoy:)

[@Makachopping]

@@thefrugalcrafter It is! It's so gorgeous and I'm so glad I can use a real brush with it. By the way--best waterbrush I've used ever is the holbein one. Can't remember if you reviewed it in your one video but if you haven't used it...highly recommend! I've done whole paintings with it and it's AWESOME.

[@starr-starr]

I found that palette about 3 weeks ago too. I had been stalking it for a while, and the empty versions were just more than I could bring myself to buy. I purchased it just for the palette, because it was a decent price, but I’m ok with the paints too. I have some Looneng brand half pans from Amazon that fit just fine in the center, I also added 4 more colors. I didn’t get any duplicates with my other Schmincke tube paints. It’s probably too heavy to hold for my arthritic thumbs, but I’ve used it on my desk almost daily since I got it, so it has proven to be very useful. Their Ultramarine Finest is just about the smoothest ultramarine I’ve seen, while their French Ultramarine is one of the most granulating. Their traditional paints are definitely smooth and finely ground. Interesting that you think they are brighter on cellulose than cotton. I hadn’t thought about that, but I have a Montval swatchbook and also noticed they are really nice on that paper. I’m gonna play with that this afternoon, I’m also going to do some Susan Harrison-Tustain techniques on some Arches paper. She builds lots of layers and it looks like you can dive into her paintings. Jackson’s has just posted a new video on their art blog with a Schmincke rep, it was very interesting, their philosophy is that the artist should have complete control. No wild flow here! They do not use any enhancers or other ingredients besides pigment, ox gall, gum arabic and water. Except for their newer brilliant colors. Thanks for doing this review!

[@threesixfiveart563]

I love schmincke!! I always have trouble finding the english on the tubes as well lol.

[@monica-NJ-123]

I wish I could afford Schminke watercolors , the results are beautiful and when I get better at painting I will get them , thank you for the review

[@katismith]

I enjoyed the whole thing.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I love the carnations you painted. Any chance you videos that? If not you should. Tfs. Couple years ago I purchased the 48 half pan set and really like them. I will definitely try them on the Montval paper to see if they are more vibrant.

[@anjakritzelkram5544]

I own the version without the bottle (Bijoux box) and I could add 4 extra halfpans in the middle.

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Of the travel palletes I've seen you're reviews on, this one looks so fun. I'd put in more vibrant colours though. 😊

[@mollyrobbins1515]

I just ordered this palette & I am so excited. I have long wanted a travel set. I think the softer and more subtle color payout will work well for me. I watched until the very end. Thank you for all the information & experience that you share. I have learned so much from you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@capbin146]

Here at the end! Have you done a review of your collection of travel palettes? Whiskey painter-maybe the good old victorians used them as a hip flask. I use cheap syringes from Amazon to fill narrow openings. I imagine with one small hole it suffers airlocks when pouring. Great detailed all round video. Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Not yet!

[@carrollwilson5169]

Great video, thanks

[@amortlepsg]

Lucky you, it's nice to splurge from time to time. For some reason every brand I own has a weak ultramarine except for Schmincke. I own a rare palette (Slimline) but i had to add reds for the reason you mentioned and browns for skintones. This brand is one of my favorite but the default selection could be better in my opinion.

[@iwantmy10dollars]

I bought some of those travel brushes too! You must have been watching mow…lol that’s where I saw them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I found the cheap ones on prime day last year.

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Lindsay. They are very expensive here in the US and for the performance remind me of LUKAS which are less costly and easier to get here. Oops just heard you mention LUKAS. LOL. 😄