⭐ NEW Art Supplies from London - Unboxing + Speedpaint ! ☁️

Visit Choosing Keeping here: choosingkeeping.com/
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0:00 - Unboxing
8:05 - Testing & Experimenting
17:15 - Plant Drawing (Still Experimenting)
22:07 - Speedpaint
Product list:
⭐ Japanese Retro 1970s Watercolour set: choosingkeeping.com/collectio...
⭐ Zecchi Lapis Lazuli single watercolour pan:
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⭐ Aquarella Watercolour paper:
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⭐ Choosing Keeping HB Silver Gloss 8490 "Lettres" Pencil
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⭐ Choosing Keeping 2B Gold Gloss 8498 "Arts Plastiques" Pencil
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⭐ Japanese Paint brushes. choosingkeeping.com/collectio...
This video is not sponsored. Although items in this video were received as a gift - all opinions that I share are true to what I genuinely believe in.

[@PearFleur]

0:00 - Unboxing 8:05 - Testing & Experimenting 17:15 - Plant Drawing (Still Experimenting) 22:07 - Speedpaint

[@jelkafabianova2801]

thank you for making videos again, it makes me really happy to see you drawing and painting

[@rainespiano]

Thank uuu

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@KikiFu I'm commenting so I can hear the replies. I hear Stillman and Burns are good because the binding lays down flat and you can choose different kinds of paper. I've been eyeing the Mossery site because I like their covers, and the Twin book with reusable customized cover looks really nice. I was thinking about trying to make my own with some Arches paper I got recently, it's 12 x 16 so I could make each sheet into 4 6 x 8 pieces, and paint on both sides getting 8 pieces of art on one sheet of paper. it just helps me justify the cost a bit more.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@KikiFu What a nice comment. One of the channels that shows book binding is Sea Lemon, and also I think NerdForge. There are quite a few. Watch one and they recommend more, you know the drill. I'm not sure if S&B has actual watercolor cotton paper. There seem to be many different kinds of stitches that can be used. I've also seen videos about restoring the Sizing on watercolor paper, I think with gelatin. So maybe that can be done to non cotton paper too? Not sure but it's an idea

[@allgirlreview433]

This is my first time watching a video of yours and I am totally in love. Thank you for the calmness in this crazy world.

[@aliciagarcia8350]

PearFleur really is out here painting perfect circles.

[@teabean1348]

*my jealousy is boiling*

[@daisydodger]

**cries**

[@glou2955]

And taping straight lines.

[@RainbowRagdoll]

Fucking right??? My jaw dropped 😂

[@jd-ko9dy]

i mean i could never-

[@jalerisun5831]

For those who don’t know,“Ultramarine Blue” was made with Lapis Lazuli, a gemstone.Since the color is so expensive(obviously it being a gemstone)we now use the pigment “PB29” to recreate this unique blue.Some brands have offered it(like Schmincke)but only for a limited time.Some brands just fail with this like Daniel Smith, creating a weak paint.Overall it’s a very stellar blue.

[@PearFleur]

thank you for the info! much appreciated.

[@recoveringsoul755]

It's what Cleopatra used for eyeshadow, crushed lapis lazuli

[@michellenatasha4242]

wow I just know it! Thank you!!

[@Ghost-hd5cu]

I used to work at an art store and we got a lot of Daniel Smith demos and they Lapis Feels so crumbly haha. They said that this did this 'Crystal Line where they didn't process the pigment/crystal as finely to give it a sparkly look. But it was such A misguided use of the crystal, I thought. I still have the demo paper on my desk and it looks transparent and unusable and doesn't feel like it does any justice to the stories we hear about the pigment. I think if they wanted this effect, they should have had two lines, one more traditional and one with the sparkle. For me, I would not have minded a cheap, bluish crystal for that effect, too. It ain't it, basically.

[@SB-qh6cr]

Try using the winser newton ultra marine blue!! Extremely pigmented even in the Cotman series (student grade)!!

[@sofiasansone497]

lol I worked in the italian restaurant next to this store... during breaks I was always there! So many memories!

[@jellyjam9331]

Sofia Sansone that’s really cool, wish I could see places like that in person :) (love your pfp btw)

[@jayjoswasabi4945]

Oh nicee im jealous now lmao

[@axlrosebritanico5310]

Thats great to hear! btw im inlove with ur pfp reminds me of rotg jack frost

[@nikianorbeta7942]

So lucky!

[@mordecai9128]

your cat just watching you paint is so cute 😭😭🥺

[@acarrotte571]

Ikr! If my cat was watching me paint it would step on my work on purpose to watch me suffer 🤡

[@BeatrizAbou]

My cat never stops raising hell, unless I'm drawing. Then he will sit and peacefuly watch me work

[@recoveringsoul755]

During speed painting you could see the cat breathing faster

[@kullenberg]

"I have no idea what mom is doing, but it seems to be important"

[@doyoueverfeellikeaplasticb2703]

My cat would just sleep on my paper, he knows i'm drawing but will hop on the desk, walk in front of me and just sit on my sketchbook and won't budge when I try to move him. He never does this, only when I'm drawing-

[@hollysanchez4043]

That 1970s pallette is giving me big Simpsons vibes

[@PearFleur]

yes!!

[@ashleyhazlehurst9593]

I read this wrong at first and I'm like "what's big Simpsons and how is it different to the regular Simpsons" 😂

[@susancarroll7924]

@@PearFleur they do not show the colors on their website. perhaps they should expand their webpage to include more items.

[@PearFleur]

Hi everyone! Today I'm talking about one of my favorite stores ever - Choosing Keeping. I've purchased from them several times in the past, mostly to find gifts for professors I love! Hope you enjoy the speedpaint & all the experimenting as well. Thanks for watching & as always - please leave any suggestions / feedback / questions in the comments below! PS. So sorry if I mispronounced Zecchi.

[@iMGNTNCLUDFCTRY]

Would you ml find if I ask what camera and mic you use? The combination creates such a beautiful video

[@Notafanofrats]

I totally love this video and those products are so inspiring! thank you it was a great idea!!

[@misia.illustrator4840]

The packaging is phenomenal, can tell that the store owners are truly passionate and love what they do. All of the paints are breathtaking, especially that handmade Lapis Lazuli (making paints is the dream). I love your videos that centre around boutique businesses, they’re always so beautiful and it’s nice seeing vocal support for small businesses when a lot of hauls and the like are from Amazon and other conglomerates (this isn’t an attack as they are most easily accessible + affordable, but it’s a breath of fresh air when independents are celebrated and shared) This was a bit of a rant, but I love the format and content of your videos. Looking forward to seeing more now that you’ve graduated and have a bit more time! ✨💛✨

[@misia.illustrator4840]

I forgot to tack this onto my main comment, but would it be alright if I sent you some dot cards of my favourite paints also? I’ve sent some to various artists that truly inspire me and have done so over the years

[@ann5563]

I quite agree with you👐

[@glitter._.goblin]

I hope I get to use the paints you make one day

[@lilymanson4896]

I ordered a few things at those premium prices because of the packaging, thought I’d get to sample those beautiful papers. Unfortunately, my order was all wrapped in plain white wax paper bags. Huge letdown.

[@googoogaga7986]

@@lilymanson4896 oh goodness, I wonder why! I’m sorry about that dear!! How disappointing

[@ArtleyDraws]

I just wanted to thank you for creating longer formed videos. I am an art student, and post quarantine I've been missing classes with my friends. these videos help a lot when I'm down

[@PearFleur]

Oh that's great to hear! I was worried that the videos recently have been too long but it's good to hear that some people enjoy the length!

[@EarthAnalytics]

@@PearFleur Your videos could never be too long, they're amazing.

[@darkalligraph]

@@PearFleur I always think they are too long beforehand, but click on them anyways and end up watching the whole thing, so they are the perfect length!

[@marisawu3646]

OMG Zecchi?? It’s in my city, Florence😳😭❤️❤️❤️it’s such a pretty and kinda “old school” art store, with lots of jars containing beautiful pigments on their shelves...Feels like going back in time! I totally recommend visiting it ~

[@shalomantony]

That's awesome! Sorry for the weird and ignorant question but is "Firenze" a region in Florence or is it just Florence in Italian? Just saw that on the packaging of the paint and was curious...

[@suzenpope3401]

@@shalomantony Firenze is the Italian word for Florence, the region is Tuscany

[@chewwima]

I’m a sucker for beautiful packaging and I’m in love with the aesthetic of this one! I might resist in opening this package if I ever get one because it’s so pretty ✨

[@recoveringsoul755]

It's so... romantic they way they pamper their customers with these lavish gifts. Great customer care.

[@lilymanson4896]

I ordered some things, and it was all wrapped in plain white wax paper bags. :(

[@gloomsdoom649]

@@lilymanson4896 jajajajajaja

[@ameliec8275]

ive lived in London my whole life but never known about this store?! definitely wanna go check it out

[@PearFleur]

so jealous!! i dream to visit in person one day 😌

[@aleenarazzaq6714]

same! excited to discover

[@ZoneInOn]

I'm from London too!

[@Eaclarke82]

Exactly what I was going to say, the store front in the postcard even looked familiar.

[@cerealnana]

Me too!

[@kiarahelen6006]

When you started painting over pencil lines that have not been erased with a kneaded eraser... mind was blown.

[@gloomsdoom649]

It's because it's opaque paint

[@pacrat6271]

Another youtuber, Dina norlund (I hope that’s how it’s spelled) sketches in a light colored pencil then goes over in a black one before painting over it, I can never understand how the black doesnt smear. I like to line in purple before painting and pen after just to prevent smearing ;-;

[@jlin592]

@@pacrat6271 I think she uses a pencil that doesn’t smear? Idk

[@spamacc1873]

I know it’s hard to capture colors on camera so i appreciate you scanning in the practice paintings and stuff to show the true colors of the paints!!! Doesn’t go unnoticed!

[@FarlyCreates]

I was able to actually go to the Zecchi store, talk with some of the employees and get a travel landscape palette! They have a wonderful wall with all of their pigments. I will say that some of their pans in the palette had way too much shrinkage. There’s a video from a bit ago about it on my page. But overall really nice quality of paints. Just be weary. What a wonderful haul! It makes me want to go on a little haul myself to this store!!

[@Sabinex5]

You can use a heat gun to easily remove the stickers. Then save them on wax paper for using later.

[@PearFleur]

thats great advice! 😊

[@flaneuseu]

you have such a refined taste for choosing where to buy and in your choice of art supplies and stationery. this is amazing

[@Grace-sj2bo]

I'm sad because I don't think I'll ever be able to afford them 😢. Enjoy them for me!

[@benchaddict1704]

Check out ebay. These japanese paints are quite cheap, exactly the same make. Look for kuretaki gansai watercolours, and they are available in metallic and pearl sets too. I know because I bought tbem to play with over lockdown. 😀

[@lilymanson4896]

Almost everything they sell, aside from the papers, is available elsewhere for less money.

[@kthxbi]

that set of watercolours have such an interesting opacity to them. at higher concentrations they almost look like they're trying down more like a gouache

[@leonie3871]

My thoughts exactly, they are watercolours but not used like watercolours. It is very beautiful to watch.

[@daisydanyart]

Omg I love your art style so much! ❤️ you inspired me to start my own art KZbin channel and I just passed 400 subs 😱 you showed that artists can still be successful in life! 💕

[@PearFleur]

congratulations on the milestone! thank you for your kind words~

[@daisydanyart]

PearFleur omg thank you! 💕

[@creativitycloud3001]

She also inspires me with my art KZbin channel, even though I am still very small!

[@doyoueverfeellikeaplasticb2703]

Oh ik your channel! I really love your studio ghibli art

[@doyoueverfeellikeaplasticb2703]

Congrats on 2k btw!

[@AmayaJade]

Wow, this company looks amazing! Love your videos 💕

[@zxhaib]

That little piece with the 70s palette is one of my favourite gouache landscapes you’ve ever done, only second to the Korea Town gouache studies you did years ago

[@owlbabeart]

My heart literally fluttered throughout the entire video, it was such a euphoric experience watching you unbox and using the art supplies. Looks like I have a new favorite art supply shop too!

[@Shaz-oo8lq]

the way you laid out the colours for the trees though is immaculate, I never would have imagined choosing the combination of colours for trees. Gave it so much depth. I literally am learning a lot about technique and colour through your speedpaints.

[@starbrights90]

Beautiful unboxing. Cant believe I've never heard of this place, I lived in London for some time and still travel up a lot. Definitely on my list of must-visit places now! I adore independent shops like this, I think they're so special and so much more personal and artfully curated (IMO) than chain stores.

[@deborasilva3746]

Thank you for posting these videos, they always make me feel calm and help me keep sane during some hard times ❤️

[@ronelia.creative]

This has to be the most peaceful relaxing art unboxing video on all of KZbin. I feel so calm now 😃

[@RadishTheFool]

A beautifully crafted video showcasing some beautifully crafted art supplies.

[@ashleyhazlehurst9593]

I'm such a sucker for good packaging, watching you unwrap the items so carefully was as therapeutic and beautiful as watching you paint

[@death__ray]

Watching you paint all those circles was sooooo satisfying! 💚🖌️

[@doodleyournoodles675]

I love painting with the building and the trees.❤💕 I love that little tree.😍😊 I always love unboxing videos and new art supplies.

[@artofgould1945]

This is such a lovely video! I love how it was shot, the wrapping on the art supplies was so elegant, and don’t even get me started on the artwork itself! Keep up the good work my fellow artist ❤️

[@nevaecetekeli8937]

The perfection of your videos take me away from reality. I really enjoy your calmness

[@EveBolt]

Those palettes. Wow. And I love your cat ♥

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Your videos are fast becoming some of my favourites to watch on KZbin! It's inspiring and relaxing to watch you. Such talent.

[@aaru7449]

wow the color is so solid! it looks like gouache :D so pretty

[@tonimagoswami3372]

I love your videos! They are so chill and lay back. A lot of times I get motivated to pull out my own sketchbook when I watch these video. You have a great art style and channel, so keep it up! :-)

[@PearFleur]

thank you so much!

[@kpr88]

I love all your videos and your aesthetic. As always your art is amazing and its crazy to think that I've been following you since you were MyPetiteCakes, and I used to watch all your clay videos in middle school and now i just graduated college Lol

[@soggyfroggy2104]

I love everything about your channel. It’s amazing what you can creat from a brush and paint.

[@MuOday]

Your videos always inspire me to paint whenever I'm in a slump. thank you for your lovely videos

[@jd-ko9dy]

*even the cat found it satisfying* ☺️😁😌

[@HawShule]

Your videos feel like a cold winter night, sitting next to a warm place with beautiful white Christmas lights while drinking a hot chocolate...

[@rowena1630]

Your videos are so therapeutic. 💕

[@hellewellejus2895]

Love how the cat enjoy you painting as much as the rest of us 🐱

[@pumkin54]

Please don't forget to link the brushes. The point on that one you used to test the gansai colors! So lovely! Thanks! :)

[@LiamAmazarashi]

Idk why but it made me so happy to see that we have the same cutter haha, I have mine from my mom so it’s hold a special place because it probably more than 25 years old

[@ChauNguyen-wd6fm]

wow that’s actually luxurious🥺

[@stephanie_smith]

My guess is that they close for a certain amount of hours during the day and reopen later. They have a different approach to work & leisure. They arent as in a hurry like in other cultures. We encountered this in many cities we visited in Italy.

[@Stale_Cupcakes]

Stephanie Smith it’s pretty unusual in the uk! I rarely encounter it unless it’s a chippy or something

[@paolagrando5079]

Possibly for lunch time. Usually, between 12:30-15:30.

[@narcissticgoddess]

Tempted to order just so I can receive a package as beautifully wrapped as that.

[@lilymanson4896]

I ordered some stuff because of the packaging in this video. Everything arrived in just plain white wax paper bags. I’m sad.

[@doyoueverfeellikeaplasticb2703]

@@lilymanson4896 awww :(((

[@Bifonacci]

@@lilymanson4896 Did you pay extra for it to be gift wrapped?

[@yopolis4523]

When I heard 'Lapis lazuli', I immediately thought of the movie 'Whisper of the heart' by Studio ghibli😍My favourite movie😍

[@BB.halo_heir]

🍐🌾, you are what art is about. How much do I love this video, seriously. The last painting of the apartment building was spot on, so L.A. Your cat is completely adorable. Thanks for sharing your cat with us! 🎨❤ I will check out the store too!!

[@leahdesu3991]

I love her astetic. It's so calming

[@clarasteuerwald2397]

i’m from tuscany and the next time i’m in florence i’ll definitely go look at that paint. since looking at it is all i can afford x) also, “ackwarèllah (with an R like itsame,maario)”, since you were wondering about pronunciation!

[@MontuckyGirl75]

Me at Christmas: Everyone around me: “Will you just rip it open!”

[@chavezxci]

I was thinking the same thing XD

[@paigechu]

As a child who never got any gifts from my parents, let alone wrapped ones, every single wrapped gift that came my way had to be immaculately unwrapped rather than ripped. When I first saw how Americans open their gifts I was pretty shocked.

[@MrAishoka]

People make fun of me a bit for this. I don't understand why - I appreciate gifts and I enjoy mystery, so I take my time unwrapping them!

[@tricialopez8897]

Choosing keeping is gorgeoussss 🥺✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@paulathevalley]

I appreciate that you shared you weren’t sure where the painting was going and pushed through. Love your work and learning all about your supplies!! Thank you

[@hyediehashimoto735]

OMG! My bestie who lives in London sent me watercolour paper from Choosing Keeping and it arrived this month!! WOW!!

[@prinsesytah]

The close up shots of the paints and brush was so satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing this 💕

[@sams789]

Had a really tough and exhausting exam today. Your videos always help me relax :)

[@snalmal7015]

I feel like an animal watching PearFleur open packages so neatly and delicately.

[@snalmal7015]

Like if I got a package and I know it had art supplies, I’d be trying to open them asap

[@user-hw5cx3cs3i]

these are BEAUTIFUL😍 thank you for another awesome video

[@kristinataddei8138]

Thank you for sharing some of your supply "must haves".....the paper, the brushes, and paints were simply to die for!!!!....I love seeing "hand wrapped" goodies, I thought for sure nobody did that anymore, that has restored some of my faith in humanity!!!....and inspired me to not be embarrassed about doing somethings the "old fashioned" way....

[@rachelc4179]

this is so calming 🥺

[@SpottedJournal]

Oh my gosh, i've wanted to go to their shop for the longest time! ❤❤ love your videos - nice asmr on the unboxing btw!

[@rebe_eka]

her circles are so perfect

[@goldenclasp]

I'm so jelly of how fabulous the finished piece looks.

[@karma13612]

Wow! Can’t wait to visit England again and shop at this store in London.

[@sashaa.c8820]

you know its a good company product if it hurts you simply watching someone opening the packaging, LOVE IT!

[@mamagigissafehaven]

This video ticked off all the boxes for me. Sharing a new art supply place that is unique , and detail oriented. Stellar ASMR for the unboxing. Listening to your delicate voice. Watching this beautiful being creating nearly perfect circle swatches. The experimental painting of alien plants. Followed by the green dollar plants. Then a speed painting. Yes. Thank you for your time, talent, and energy.

[@angelicacordova1292]

All this new content!!!! So blessed

[@dianabarbara2948]

Beautiful packaging too 😍

[@berika6]

I love the textures in this video!

[@oniria4276]

this was a wonderfully calming and entertaining video

[@golden1789]

Wonderful art products and that paper looks really interesting...I prefer smooth generally so like the sound of somewhere in-between. The Lapiz paint - just wow!

[@cheyennechue8070]

I just ordered the pink brush & some water color paper. Will have to wait on buying the water color palettes once I can afford it, but I'm excited for the whole packaging experience 🤗💕

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

This store looks like a must visit if I ever travel ✈️

[@drawwithme5464]

This is the first video I see of yours and I'm already falling in love with this channel

[@albicat203]

Ahhh I’m always so excited to see your new uploads!!

[@hellohana68]

You have such a beautiful understand of color and shape, its really inspiring

[@jelkafabianova2801]

it is really phenomenal and i wish i could draw like this one day

[@LittleRyu123]

Your videos have such a remarkable and crispy aesthetic!! I love your stuff!

[@AncaXBre]

17:13 Kitty!!!😻😻😻😻😻

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

I know this is three years old, but I always love to watch unboxings of Choosing Keeping orders. I just placed a ....... hefty order and the entire set of the retro decades collection gansai paints were among the items. I love Gansai paints. I do Chinese brush painting/Japanese Sumi-e (literally the same exact thing) so I have a large collection of these types of paints. Mainly Kuretake and Kissoh brands, so I can't wait to try the ones that Choosing Keeping stock!

[@raven-cy1bt]

i had an at home test for a class that i felt so unfocused and anxious to do even though I knew i was prepared and nothing was helping me feel better. i tried listening to music, working in silence, going to a different spot, and nothing was lessening my anxiety. i put on your speedpaint playlist and got straight to work

[@kaitekiart7666]

I also paint with watercolor set for Japanese style painting. Thank you for making a nice video of beautiful and functional art materials !

[@annalisabeth]

Why did you do this to meeee?? Here I am with more than enough art supplies, drooling over this website. Thank you for sharing! Absolutely will be keeping this stunning shop in mind when funds allow for it.

[@PearFleur]

i feel the same way...! i have so many products in my cart just waiting there until I have the funds.. eep!

[@eggpok7945]

Ugh the music in your videos are so calming✨✨👂. The whole video was super enjoyable

[@tarinsanchez7051]

your videos light my day everytime.

[@PearFleur]

:'-) thank you

[@nataliavsky]

Beautiful :) Your videos are pure art. Thank you for letting us watch you paint. Bisous!

[@rovnaart]

I also so amazed by how pushing through will get you to a place where you more satisfied with the result🧡

[@mamabear107]

I’m drooling over that ‘70s paint set! 💖💖💖💖

[@vimeopictures5170]

such aesthetic video and beautiful soothing voice you have.......I usually skip such long videos but i literally sat down to watch your video for half an hour :D :D

[@Fernxlynl]

The packaging and the supplies are so beautiful. Thank you for this video

[@breadstal]

great im tempted to pick up that 1970s set now🙇🏻‍♀️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I just did! The colours are beautiful.

[@susannawu1483]

I live in Florence and Zecchi is my favorite art store! Love their watercolors! 🥰🥰🥰

[@gautambarua8260]

Such a beautiful well behaved cat

[@eileengoldenberg270]

Looks like these supplies were fun to try out!

[@theycallmethequeen]

Choosing Keeping is one of my most favorite stores in London. I love the collection of products and art supplies, and especially love the way the package everting up in those glassine bags. The people that work there are also very helpful and friendly. If you make it out to the store in London, you won’t be far from London Graphic Center another amazing art store!

[@natashafranko4951]

Your painting is very beautiful, lovely colours 😊

[@MimimooIllustration]

Those must be the most gorgeous art supplies I've ever seen 😍

[@rebeccawong1]

Beautifully produced 🎈