Paul Rubens YOULAN Orchid - 5th Generation Watercolors

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[@berolinastrassmann]

Thanks for the swatching, discussion and demo. I enjoyed some of the rare pigments like PV42 and PG16. I am bit put off because there is no open stock -and the info materials are not available in any language I speak. For the same money I can get 24 FULL pan Rosa Gallery set, which comes in a nice tin and are available open stock. I have a 12 HP set by Paul Rubens, which is OK but would not buy again. It is also confusing when a brand launches "generations" of colours, with new items coming out, while old ones are no longer available. This lack of consistency, is a bummer for me as an artist. Anyway...thanks again for showcasing this new colours. I always enjoy your commentary while swatching.

[@PaintinHiding]

technically paul rubens does sell openstock in china but they're just not (or not yet) available in other parts of the world. probably due to demand. as a consumer, i think it's still much better than brands like davinci that don't make their paints available anywhere other than america (that i know of at least). no shade to davinci or my fellow american viewers, just discussing availability here. and i agree with your analysis and choices, if you were able to get rosa then that's a great choice too. but for those who don't have limited availability, i'd still say paul rubens is a good choice. and i sooooo agree on the confusion of 'generations' and consistency in availability. that's why i didn't bother mentioning that at all here and just wanted to focus on the current set, here and now.

[@arsinoe8336]

I've ordered the set a while ago, still waiting but very happy to see the beautiful swatches here it's always a great way to get a first impression. PR176 Perylene maroon is like PR206 Quinacridone maroon a pigment which can make a brown or a dark red color. That's the reason why Winsor and Newton professional used it as a replacement for PR206. They offer the red version since 2022 (after the PR206 was being discontinued) in their permanent Alizarin crimson. But yes, most brands offer only the brown version which is sad because there aren't many lightfast dark red pigments. Wish you a wonderful day 💜

[@PaintinHiding]

always love your lil bits of info you share with us, have a wonderful weekend!

[@SwedePotato314]

I bought this the day I saw it. I have their pink 48 and their other 24 pan in a gem palette and the 36 tubes. I love them all I think for sketchbook, studies and every day watercolor it’s an excellent brand. I’ve personally always been happy with their products. I use W&N pro, Sennelier and Schmincke for any originals I might sell but for a lot of my work I scan it before selling or making stickers so I’m mostly looking for ease of use and enjoyment over pigment and lightfastness. I don’t think people should let lightfastness be the end all be all for buying art products- especially in this price range.

[@PaintinHiding]

agreed! most of my work are in sketchbooks so lightfast isn’t my biggest concern either. i think sometimes people just get caught up with “oh it’s more expensive because it’s artist grade, meaning it’s the best of the best because it’s highly lightfast” and just expect all brands to be highly lightfast if it’s labelled as artist grade.

[@SwedePotato314]

@@PaintinHiding you’re right and too be fair, if it does cost artists grade prices it most definitely should be. I appreciate you taking the time to give us all the information on pigments as well. ❤️

[@elizabaum]

I've been avoiding looking at this palette because I want it and really don't need it. This video did not help. 😅

[@PaintinHiding]

oh no, i'm so sorry! haha~ stay strong!

[@drbettyschueler3235]

I don't have this particular set but I have several Paul Rubens sets and I think they are really good paints.

[@awatercolourist]

The PR179 looks interesting.

[@E4Alabbasy]

I kind of stopped buying basic sets but these three colors are the only reason I'm considering buying it 😊 Thank you for swatching them!

[@PaintinHiding]

same here~! i saw them in the 4th gen tube sets and had that on my wishlist for the longest time. haha

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Lovely review, Vee! I thoroughly enjoyed this set and will continue to do so.

[@PaintinHiding]

thank you miranda~ XD i liked that you compared to the earlier generation ;D

[@leeseylou2]

Ooooh, that tin looks great!

[@1mulekicker]

Nice unboxing and swatching video! The colors pop and the LF is great. If artist grade starts with PR, like the long shot in the Kentucky Derby it is still in the race.

[@PaintinHiding]

i'm not familiar with that analogy but i like it!

[@1mulekicker]

@@PaintinHiding Only the best horses get to run in the most premiere horse race. Even the ones that aren't the crowds favorite get perks and has a following. I have a few PR's, they're great!

[@appleknocker56]

My first (24 tube set) were Paul Reuben’s (4th generation). Thank you for swatching these & know use Da Vinci & some of the Paul Reuben colors mix well & others like the “may green” & “earth yellow” felt like had to many binders but great deal for beginners!

[@PaintinHiding]

your 24 set was one i had my eye on as well. doesn’t seem that different but i suppose they improved their formulation to be more transparent and flowy for the 5th gen. thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! i appreciate it 😊

[@appleknocker56]

Paul Reuben does care about what their customers say & will fix issues! Think set (had lil man like Van Gogh) & each color was very opaque? Many ppl mentioned it & next set (more translucent) and when see that will use again 😊!

[@le2382]

I have a couple of Paul Rubens sets, which are wonderful and among my favourite watercolours, so I don’t feel the need to pick this one up, except for the beautiful packaging! If they sold the tin and box separately I would buy them immediately. Thanks for swatching this set!

[@slateportraichu5416]

Thank you for the review! Lovely set, colours are so pretty!

[@PaintinHiding]

Glad you like them!

[@awatercolourist]

I really appreciate how you discuss each pigment in the paints. Thanks! 😊

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

The sparkles on the paper are the sizing!! Alum is one of the products used as a sizing on rice paper and it leaves those sparkly bits on it! BUT only when the paper is heavily sized, like for Gong Bi work. Otherwise the alum doesn't build up and clump into sparkly pieces.

[@PaintinHiding]

whaaaat? for real? i'll look into this later, thanks amy!

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

@PaintinHiding just be aware that alum isn't the only thing used for sizing. And check out Henry Li's channel! It's called Blue Heron Arts (the name of his art supply business). He and his wide Victoria do Chinese brush painting, Gong Bi, Chinoiserie.... and they even sell all the different types of sizing on their site, from alum to peach tree sap, to rabbit skin.

[@PaintinHiding]

@@amypanddirtytoo1926 thanks for the rec amy! i’ll be sure to check it out 🥳

[@LizChadertonArt]

I have this paper and the sparkles are deliberate rather than a by product of sizing as far as I can tell. It’s a strange concept and I’m not sure why you’d want the sparkles, personally…. Takes layers very well, but doesn’t lift nicely

[@PaintinHiding]

@@LizChadertonArt ah! thank you so much for letting us know Liz! much appreciated 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

this is gorgeous, such a satisfying video ☺☺

[@kayleighshaw21]

They're so pretty. I love your up close swatching, it was super satisfying to watch ☺

[@PaintinHiding]

thank you kayleigh 😊

[@j.s.elliot7121]

The tin is certainly unique!

[@bleuvertetforetdepin]

Great Video 🎉! You craft very special watercolor treats. This one a had big chunks of eye candy. 😍

[@PaintinHiding]

awwww thank you bleu~ i always smile reading your comments :D

[@joymiller9668]

If you think this is good you need to try the Paul Rueben’s 36ct 5ml tube 4th gen box. I got it for 60 on sale

[@deborahhoskins4364]

Thats a good quality box my friend!! 📦😂

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Hi Vee. I bought Paul Ruben’s wc 48 pan set the first one that came out and am very impressed. I have a couple other Paul Ruben’s sets so I won’t be purchasing this one. Enjoy. Beautiful painting

[@PaintinHiding]

i dont know the difference between this and the earlier sets but i can only assume they're just as good quality-wise. probably different colour/pigment selection but i'm glad u got the 48 set, seems like that's the way to go :)

[@cambricjimenez4882]

IDK if it extends to oil. But it seems that the more expensive the paint the cheaper the packaging lol. Williamsburg oils are one of the most expensive mainstream brands and it comes in a cheap cardboard box. Caran d ache also has a really crap box lol.

[@Mary-du5gq]

Thank you for a very informative and efficiently presented review and swatching. I am very tempted by most of these colors. (The colors and design of the palette would not dissuade me from purchase, but I would probably put the paints in another palette . Just personal preference.)

[@PaintinHiding]

tthank you for your kind words Mary~

[@danielleb.7055]

Ty for sharing these! I think the swatch paper is their 100% cotton sparkle paper, which I love. But I'm not 100% sure bc I don't have this set but they do have a cotton sparkle paper. Have a great day

[@PaintinHiding]

they have sparkle paper?! i didn't know that, thanks for the info danielle!

[@labaccident2010]

@@PaintinHidingthey do! It’s really nice!

[@LudwinV]

I use the Rubens box to store the brushes I don’t use

[@PaintinHiding]

great idea! i'm storing some markers in mine ;D

[@jenniferalvarez4041]

That is a fabulous idea! I have some pretty empty palette boxes that I could make useful again.

[@JGS2024]

Does someone know why white pigment is rarely included in recent watercolors kits? Thanks

[@awatercolourist]

IMPRESIVE new first 😂

[@PaintinHiding]

omg my emoji keyboard is gone again~ here's an imaginary ticket to my next video viewing ;P ___insert ticket here___ ;P hehehe

[@awatercolourist]

@@PaintinHiding 😄 That is so sweet! 😂

[@jennw6809]

The PV42 looks great! I have one in a pan from Schmincke (it came in my square palette), but its quite weak tinting. I haven't tried the Daniel Smith version. I wish instead of the PY3 that they had included a PY150.I like the Brown Umber shade, though I wish it were single pigment! They were good at first, but it seems they have really improved the palettes over the years.

[@PaintinHiding]

ive tried the schmincke on dot card and it wasnt very wow-ing to me either

[@jennw6809]

@@PaintinHiding I probably won't buy this set, because I'm more of a tube gal, but it does seem absolutely great for someone starting out. Seems they take feedback and continuously improve their products. I do have Paul Rubens soft and oil pastels and they are both great and affordable. I'm impressed that they disclose the pigments and use good lightfast ones in the pastels! Because to my surprise, a lot of soft pastel makers don't tell you what they use, and/or they use ones that are sketchy lightfastness (at least in watercolor). The downside of those products is that the color selections of the sets are a bit weird, and no open stock of course, but I fell in love with soft pastels because of Rubens!

[@PaintinHiding]

@@jennw6809 same here. if the brand didn’t offer to send it to me, i still probably would not have bought the set since i already have a big collection of paints. but im glad u agree it would be nice for beginners hence why i made the thumbnail “holy grail for beginners” 😁

[@psychicstacy]

The paints seem high quality but doesn't look like the pans were completely full.

[@WitchyBlueMoonlight]

I prefer the old gen

[@kinafari]

Beautiful colors, but no link for us in the European Union?

[@PaintinHiding]

sorry, i only have the links provided in the description box. i guess you can order from Aliexpress like the rest of the world 👍🏻

[@creativespark7371]

Greta review! But tbh, this 24 pan set is waaay too expensive for what it is. Mijello tube sets of better quality and that come with way more paint are priced better.

[@PaintinHiding]

thanks so much! price is dependent on where on lives because people do need to take shipping into account. i love mijello just as much :)

[@jeannes]

How do you mix Indanthrone from Prussian?

[@angelicamartacahyaningtyas9083]

By adding Diox Violet maybe?

[@PaintinHiding]

i add a bit of magenta. so with this palette i would use prussian blue and the PV42. but you can certainly use PR122, PR202, or even a blue leaning PV19.

[@jeannes]

@@PaintinHiding Thanks, I didn't know that trick

[@martinanelsonartandpsychol6478]

What do you think about PV42? I have the one from Schminke and took it out of my pallet because it has such a big drying shift and looks really dull next to my PR122 from Qor. Thanks for the video 😊

[@PaintinHiding]

well, this PV42 by paul rubens does have a drying shift but i wouldn't consider it massive. it's not as blue-leaning as PR122 but i certainly still like it for a magenta.

[@martinanelsonartandpsychol6478]

@@PaintinHiding thank you for letting me know 😊

[@supme7558]

dont like dry paints i bought the tubes

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Way too opaque for me. Looks more like gouache.

[@supme7558]

I thought it was peewee hurmans brand till i found out its a Chinese product 🤔

[@PaintinHiding]

peewee hurmans? i’ll need to check that out 👍🏻

[@juliejuliephanphan]

@@PaintinHidingPee-wee Herman is a character created and played by an American comedian whose stage name is Paul Reubens 🙂I assume the paint company is named after the Flemish painter Peter Paul Reubens, it’s just a funny coincidence of people with similar names but very different things to be known for!

[@PaintinHiding]

@@juliejuliephanphan oh thank you so much for the clarification julie! much appreciated

[@juliejuliephanphan]

@@PaintinHiding happy to help!! 🥰😘💗

[@hippopotamusbosch]

“Weather resistance”, really? Are these exterior house paints or artist’s watercolors? 🤦‍♂️

[@LudwinV]

Chinese products are often not accurately translated, it probably just means lightfast

[@windywednesday4166]

​@LudwinV Yes, IMO it's kind of cute.❤😂

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@LudwinV then again the chinese have a confusing way of wording things so that it leaves it wide open to what they really mean. i watch their wording very carefully for misleading statements that can be "small" translation mistakes that sell items better. you know i am thinking it's on purpose. i talked to many chinese because of the wording & it is mostly "oh i am sorry to mislead you" always ask! for the most part outside of advertising they are honest people.

[@March22012]

I appreciate an inexpensive watercolour set that works but that hideous packaging absolutely does not work for my tastes. Those garish gold streaks alone would keep me from buying this set, despite the interesting colours.

[@heddynae]

The gold looks tacky to me too…

[@crystalinedreams6039]

everyone has their own tastes, i dislike all of the pink pakaging being marketed but i wouldn't let it stop me from buying something i wanted or slamming the company for not catering to only myself. if you don't like the black & gold buy the pink & gold or if you dislike that also then buy them & give the tine & box away & use one of the many beautiful empties available, i still have many plain black tins from the days that was all we could find & not only was that boring but it was hard to figure out which brands of wc were in which of the many black tins i had.

[@Oldauntie]

thank you for the video vee! i have some of their blue tubes and wishes they could do open stock more consistently 🥲

[@PaintinHiding]

i wish they could do open stock as well but im assuming the import fees and shipping might make them comparable to daniel smith or davinci.

[@Oldauntie]

​@@PaintinHiding DS shipping fee pains me that I went back to use Mijello 😢

[@PaintinHiding]

@@Oldauntie oh? my apologies if i dont remember, are u in thailand too?

[@Oldauntie]

@@PaintinHiding yeah i'm in thailand. just count thai official ds store price as shipping fee 😔