Pans vs Tubes: Pros and cons of each + my personal preferences

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Danielle Malan • Excellent video. You explained, demonstrated, and photographed the difference between tubes and pans very clearly. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with us. 👍

[@danellemalan]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! I'm so glad it was useful. :)

[@ep8029]

Interesting and informative. I particularly liked your demo of a water brush where we could clearly see the drop of water going along the bristles when you squeezed it. Thanks.

[@danellemalan]

Ah I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and for your nice comment! :)

[@ezstudios352]

Most excellent, your biggest fan: Ricky Rat

[@danellemalan]

finally Mr Rat has noticed me 🥺

[@itsallspent]

What is your opinion of using distilled water for pan watercolor

[@danellemalan]

Thanks for your question. I've never personally used it for watercolour, but a quick google search tells me that it has mixed reviews. It is also mentioned that the higher acidity of distilled water once exposed to air can be detrimental to your paper's longevity. People also say that it stops your paint from granulating, however I cannot verify this as I've never tried it. If you are asking specifically for mould prevention, the spores come from the environment instead of the water, so unfortunately mould can still crop up even if you use distilled water with your palette. I hope that helps!

[@itsallspent]

@@danellemalan thanks for the reply. I am just couroius about is use as a better way to activate the pan watercolors .

[@ignacioxgnc]

What is the second brush you use? It`s beautiful

[@danellemalan]

That would be a Royal & Langnickel Zen series 83 round brush in a size 8. I really like these for watercolour. They have a mix of synthetic and natural hairs and I really enjoy working with them. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)