Everything you ever wanted to know about watercolor supplies

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@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

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@olena.butenko 4 ай бұрын

Hello. I’m from Ukraine. Thank you for your review of watercolor supplies. It was very helpful and interesting. It was nice to hear in the video that you are familiar with the Ukrainian brand Rosa Gallery. However, it was unclear why you listed Poland as the manufacturer of this brand. I would appreciate it if you could correct this mistake.

@colleenm9188 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your excellent recommendations and tips, Margot! Sigh, I've become a watercolor materials and paints junkie. Sad to say... I think that is my hobby, not painting.

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

We are going to change this, Colleen. Stick with me, we'll get over that speed bump together ❤️

@lauriebieda4498 4 ай бұрын

Funny,sounds like me.

@colleenm9188 4 ай бұрын

@@lauriebieda4498 I can't resist watercolor paints and paper!

@lisamessina5952 4 ай бұрын

I love the amount of information you give. You don’t talk to much. Don’t change.

@dianahidalgo8446 2 ай бұрын

I love how your hands keep doing the talking. More ironic still is the fact that im currently watching Wednesday, and your hands reminded me of “Thing”. Thanks a lot. I love your videos. I always learn something new new

@matthiasaronjonsson3066 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely did NOT expect this blast of information about watercolor supplies after reading your Instagram story today! :') Excellent video as always, I actually like listening to you going on and on about anything art or non art related :) It would be fun to get a video from you someday with an introduction to the various styles of watercolor painting (I never could have imagined how versatile this medium actually is!). Keep up the good stuff whenever you feel like doing so! Btw I recently made a decent little order from Rosemary & Co and I specifically asked them to reward you for it ;)

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

So sweet of you Matthias. Thank you 🙏 I love that idea of tackling different methods for watercolor because you’re right, they are versatile and there isn’t just one way to paint with them. I’ve made a note of that idea as well get more advanced in the training 👍

@matthiasaronjonsson3066 4 ай бұрын

@@Pointebrush I'm glad you like my idea ☺️ Thank you 🙂

@Carriedabout 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your channel and your videos. They are so entertaining and full of great knowledge and information I get so much out of them. thank you.

@mgeiser6951 4 ай бұрын

“It’s really hard to let go once you learn to paint tight” - oh yes indeed! I’ve been trying to let go since my first year in art school in 1971 😂. Thank you Margot for another great video - best wishes from 🇬🇧

@sskutt 2 ай бұрын

Margot, you are such a gifted teacher and creator. I truly never get bored of listening to your videos and learning from you. Thank you for sharing yourself and your knowledge with us!

@pamelahubbell-gl7gr 4 ай бұрын

I love your enthusiasm and a video explaining water control….THE GAME CHANGER….awsome visual for me….I dont think you talk to much…..

@francineh.7825 4 ай бұрын

I am a curious creature so I enjoy your talking and the level of detail. As a cat owner I say thank you for pointing out the dangers of open paint water!

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

I'm always thinking of babies and fur babies so you're welcome!

@maisiecat71 4 ай бұрын

I love your talky style and way of presenting and story telling! Thank you. ❤

@sonia3649 4 ай бұрын

I have always been craftsy since an young age, but thought any type of painting on canvas or paper I was not competent due to discouraging art teachers and the society view on is better science studies and similar to have a decent future. Regarthless, I still loved art and sign myself on a mixed media course for beginners in an adult learning centre, fell in love with watercolours ever since, plus occasionally take workshops in my local arts and crafts shop. I would say this is something I recommend if it is available in your region and possible time wise and economically. Another thing I do, adding to shopping local region supplies, is buy local art supplies as souvenirs when travelling, even if just a brush. Great explanation about the paper, I think is the first time I fully understand the difference between hot press and cold press, I still have lots to learn and this videos are always helpful.

@shellyparker8960 4 ай бұрын

Wow! This was so incredibly informative and helpful! Thank you!! And, I don't think you talk too much. 😂 I have worked with watercolor for a number of years, and there is so much to learn. I have wasted money on supplies that are not for me, and I wish I would have seen this video years ago. I truly enjoy every video you post, and I am most appreciative.

@judyconstantino7035 2 ай бұрын

Excellent information! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and recommendations with us! 😊🌵

@rachaelwarrington25 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your love of detail. I wish I had found 6 months ago, I’ve learned sooo much from you. 😊

@jenniferbearham6278 4 ай бұрын

Another awesome video Margot. Can't wait for new uploads from you. Your videos are brilliant for beginners and beyond

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jennifer! ❤️

@barbaraburns 4 ай бұрын

I spent a lot of time researching what brand of pro watercolors I wanted to use/buy. You were a big part of why I chose Daniel Smith. First was that I did NOT want a brand with honey in it .. I am in North Carolina so I was concerned I might have drying issues due to the humidity down here. I am buying a few paints each month. I love the Primatek colors .. those are wonderful :) The sticks are an amazing value in my thinking .. I watched a video with a brand ambassador artist using the sticks and I found that to be a great idea for me. So far, I only have tubes and sticks .. I have not bought any pans yet. I bought Princeton brushes thanks to you too :) Thank you so much for giving us all such great information!!!

@isabellaloxley7711 3 ай бұрын

I came across your channel because I was looking for advice about how to produce your own abstract art successfully; I can honestly say that I could not put your videos down. I love your delivery and the help and advice you give is relevant and invaluable. Thank you for making these videos Margot, you are a rare pearl in a sea of mediocrity ❤

@Heart_lais Ай бұрын

Thank u so much for the global watercolor list, it’s the best, love 🫶🫶

@angelajclarkson 4 ай бұрын

The amount of information you go through in your videos is brilliant. I always find that learning the why of something helps with understanding concepts. I appreciate the level of detail you provide - you don't talk too much IMHO, (you get it just right!) Thank you for yet another informative video. 🥰💜💙

@dianeo 4 ай бұрын

Great detailed info all around! I wish more artists would emphasize the importance of having both warm and cool versions of the primary colors 11:15 which will give you the correct color you're aiming for, such as bright vibrant purples vs. a duller, subdued purple.

@50andCountingcom 4 ай бұрын

Love your recommendations and have found them to be very accurate, especially for brushes. I began painting three years ago and hadn’t found you yet, so was floundering and not knowing what to buy. I finally stumbled across Princeton Aqua Elite brushes, then saw your review of Rosemary and Co. Remarkably, both companies make amazing brushes at about the same cost! I have since purchased a number of brushes and fell in love with Rosemary and Co.’s Sable Blend line. Your videos are incredibly informative and helpful! You are my top find on KZbin ever!!! Love your personality and you always draw a smile from me! Many blessings to you, Margot!

@mrfredbasset 4 ай бұрын

9:27 In South Africa your best option is Roman Szmal and Daniel Smith. The rest are just waaaay too expensive or hard to find

@susiemejia7917 4 ай бұрын

Wish I saw this when I first started. Great video for sure.

@ChantelleArts 4 ай бұрын

your studio set up looks so cool! 🥰

@MS-dp3so 8 күн бұрын

Learning a lot i like watching you😊

@maisiecat71 4 ай бұрын

Moccona coffee jars are the best water receptacles. Tight fitting lid, and pretty.

@stroodledoodles 4 ай бұрын

I love how jam packed full of info this was, tell me all the things!

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Oh you have no idea. We’re going to be going through everything with the meticulousness that only a Virgo would do 😜

@stroodledoodles 4 ай бұрын

@@Pointebrush Wouldn't have it any other way!

@ILoveFountainPensCdn 4 ай бұрын

Same!!!

@ILoveFountainPensCdn 4 ай бұрын

This was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thanks! I appreciate that you went into detail about buying what’s available locally. A lot of artists will only promote one brand, which I understand, due to partnership/sponsorship deals. Even though they’re high end products, I often think/wish that they would describe their professional products more objectively, instead of saying, “they’re the best!” or “this is what I like.” While I’m VERY happy with my Maimeri blu paints, and other gear, that I bought in December, it was _very_ expensive because it’s not available locally. I was also getting really bad results with the less expensive pan paints that I bought a few years ago. Although a person wouldn’t be able to get the same results due to differences in pigmentation, granulation and binding etc., if you have tips and tricks to provide to beginners on how to get the best results out of their student grade supplies, and a side by side comparison with the same/similar professional paints, showing what changes in the same painting with different supplies and how/why the results change, that would be VERY helpful to beginner artists I think. Also, if you used the same student level or professional grade paints and compared ‘store brand’/low end non-cotton watercolour paper vs. different qualities of 100% cotton watercolour paper, that would be very useful as well. Without the knowledge of how or why our art isn’t turning out, due to the limitations within the supplies and not talent, it’s much more difficult to progress. Thanks!

@wildflower1397 4 ай бұрын

I agree, and good paper is far easier and more satisfying to paint on. I wish I could send sheet of Arches to every new painter, just so they could marvel at what a delightful experience it is to paint on in comparison to cheaper paper. It is a little pricier, but it's also expensive to waste a lot of cheap paper because it's too frustrating to work with. I spent a week trying to paint basic leaves unsuccessfully, but when I tried it on Arches they came out wonderful. A video showing the difference would have been very helpful.

@EsperanzaArt 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video! What are your thoughts about storing supplies, lighting work area, and preserving finished pieces?

@bepberg8170 4 ай бұрын

Hi Margot, I have a small addition to the world map: I live in the Netherlands and here we also have excellent artist quality paint, namely Rembrandt. Thanks for your great videos with educational information!!!

@martinakuroneko5962 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for another great video. Just wanna say I absoulety adore you!!! : D Warm greetings from Poland!

@scarlettHischild 2 ай бұрын

Margo, I never think you talk too much. I’m so thankful and ALWAYS appreciate how thorough your videos of teaching are. The way I learn anyone, I tell them I need “specific minor details” type of description style of learning. I am like you, who also appreciates the whole enchilada “what, where, when, how, and why” of information. The explanation as to the why you need or use something with tools the explanation so I can fully understand. Knowledge is key and wisdom, the more I know and understand the wiser I am in what I need to learn in order to be able to produce exactly what I am trying to learn. So keep doing and sharing you Margot! I’m so thankful and grateful.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🧡

@art-alchemy 4 ай бұрын

Bravo Margot on the information for watercolor paper. i actually started with hot press and its still my favorite. I do love Baohong Pro hot press which I recently found out its a mixed media watercolor paper. I love this video but the paper info was my favorite because not very artist know how to express this information. Maria

@gingerdwarf2821 4 ай бұрын

Really helpful video! Thank you so much for this information. I would be interested in seeing the best way to fill an empty paint pan. I tend to make a mess and think there has to be an easier way. I am also interested in seeing the process of dipping brushes into water/dirty water when painting. I think there has to be a better way to do it than what I am doing. I tend to contaminate my colors a lot and need a better system.

@SquishyChameleon 4 ай бұрын

I wish this video existed when I was getting back into watercolor! But I am SO glad it exists now for everyone! I know most of this information (partially thanks to you!

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! ☺️

@themightierpencil 4 ай бұрын

JUSTICE FOR HOT PRESS! Thank you for clarifying that cold press is not "better", it's just different. Sincerely, Hot Press Hottie😅

@mjpete27 4 ай бұрын

Hullo Margot, I find your videos always interesting and you provide good instruction, Thank You.

@hanichay1163 4 ай бұрын

This was great! Thanks!

@kathyarrr 4 ай бұрын

Some Canadian made artist grade paints are Beam Paints Stoneground Paints Rockwell

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendations!

@maurasmith-mitsky762 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Pointebrush 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome and thank you Maura! ❤️

@awatercolourist 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video for beginners 😊.

@deeanncross7674 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I look forward to this series. Thanks.

@MsMoniqueWilson 4 ай бұрын

Great video for beginners!

@ladynsearch-of-art 4 ай бұрын

Great video (as always). Very informative. I know you mentioned paints made in Ukraine, Rosa Gallery also available on Amazon. Beautiful paints. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to your next one. 😊

@CHARUL814 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Margot. Really appreciate your detailed video explaining, recommending and tips. Would really appreciate a video that you can recommend the cool and warm colour for different brands and may be add another 4 or 6 main colours for basic starting pallette. Eg M Graham, Roman Szmal, Rosa Gallery, Schmincke, Windsor and Newton etc thank you. In addition you have lovely 2 light pinks/peachy colour in your pallete please share the brand and names of them.

@aida087 4 ай бұрын

Hello Margot and ooh, excited to watch this!!❤🥰🙏🙏

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy and that it’s useful! 😘

@thehumanatelier 4 ай бұрын

🎨💙.

@lindaarsenault3223 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video Margot… as always. I appreciate the quality of your videos and the level of detail you provide. I always look forward to seeing them when you post them. Qu: Which specific brand is the 1” flat you presented in this video? It appears to have an angled end and have a clear red handle.

@Mirrigold 4 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the flat was the Princeton Heritage one or possibly the Velvetouch, both of those have red handles, one is more "wooden" and the other more painted.

@cherylclough4309 4 ай бұрын

I love, no LOVE, your verbosity. You are always so informative and amusing. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m not a rank beginner, but I found this extremely interesting. Thank you. Any other tips in trying to decide if a color is warm or cool?

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Hi Cheryl! Glad it was useful even if you are a more advanced practicer. In terms of your question about color temperatures, one of the oldest tricks is to add white paint to whatever you’re trying to figure out the bias for. It will make it more obvious. Alternatively, if you need a cheat sheet, a printout of the Munsell color wheel should be able to help tremendously.

@cherylclough4309 4 ай бұрын

@@Pointebrush oh my thank you so much! I have a little group of friends (3 of us, really little group) and cool vs warm colors has been a discussion topic. Thanks for those tips!

@isaacclarke9554 4 ай бұрын

I've only been a year into watercolors but from the get go I knew I wanted to paint on hot press-- mostly since my style lends itself better to using smooth paper, but also because I dislike the look of cold pressed paper. Also, I love me my mixed media. (I'm big on the comic book look and it's what my style really leans towards, I hate HATE the way my inks/line work look on cold pressed). It was SO much harder starting out, I like to think I dove in on hard mode especially because there's less YTers who paint and teach using hot press but I've gotten used to it now! I love the challenge of painting on it, it's fun and it really does make me pay attention to how much water I'm using. eta: *points at the screen* hey that's me! (about alternatives to glass jars-- my butter fingers appreciate using plastic jars lol)

@wildflower1397 4 ай бұрын

I would add artist masking tape to the essentials list. If you are swatching and experimenting for the first time, taped off sections are very convenient. Also, taping your paper down can help with buckling and leaves a nice clean border. If you are new, do yourself a favor and buy at least one high-quality paper even though they are more expensive. I didn't think it was that big a deal when I started, but almost everything frustrating became far easier on good quality paper. It's almost an entirely different experience when you are not fighting to control your watercolor on the paper. Here in the US you can get Baohung/MEEDEN Academy paper at reasonable prices, or spoil yourself with Arches. Lastly, I would get some conditioning brush cleaner. If you properly clean your brushes with a good soap, they will last much longer. It is far more expensive to buy replacement brushes than it is to buy soap that protects them. Generals brand is not expensive, does a great job, and lasts for ages. Note: If you are intimidated to paint without sketching in pencil first, get a 2H pencil, because it leaves lighter marks that don't show as much. A few dollars for a pencil and good eraser will save you a lot of trouble. Don't get sucked into buying things you don't need, but do buy the best quality you can afford. :)

@ClaudiaDolfi 4 ай бұрын

Do you have a product link for the 35 full pan metal palette? What brand is it, where to find it?

@mariageomycbse842 4 ай бұрын

Any brand recordation for India? Pls reply asap

@Gothxuk 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Anglesey, North Wales Can you kindly add a link to the palette preparation video, as I did not know you should clean them before use. Thank you :)

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

The next video will be all about that so stay tuned!

@Gothxuk 4 ай бұрын

Thank you :) I cannot wait 🎉

@Bugiddle 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos, but must disagree about shopping locally. I live in the U.S. and do use Daniel Smith a lot. But I also love Mijello and Holbein! These last two are available very reasonably on Jerry's Artarama.

@gingeredawn6764 4 ай бұрын

chinese market. dipping dishes, soy sauce dishes...white, stackable, cheap, win.

@Pointebrush 4 ай бұрын

Yes! Great choice!!

@PaulfromChicago 3 ай бұрын

Sorry to bother you. Newbie question. Hope this isn't impolite. I'm struggling with pink colors. I've been using this thing from Winsor Newton called Rose Madder. It doesn't blend real well with white, and kind of behaves curiously during layering if I want to use the white of the paper rather than Chinese White. I think it might be a lake pigment issue, and the color is cool for what it is, but I'm not 100% sure as I'm pretty new at this stuff. It could just be that I'm bad at pink. Does M. Graham have a nice lighter color pink for building out my pallet?

@Pointebrush 3 ай бұрын

Hi Paul! All questions welcome. So the big problem with rose madder is that it’s extremely fugitive (fades quickly). There are better alternatives but my question to you is what hue (color) are you looking for and what subject are you painting that you need pink for? There are so many pinks out there from vibrant roses to dusty mauves sot further info is needed before I can give you a recommendation :)

@PaulfromChicago 3 ай бұрын

@@Pointebrush I'm looking to paint. Florals/ coneflowers. I'd like a pink that would behave, perhaps a bit more normally. I feel like the pigment in the rose madder just kind of behaves a bit more differently than a Winsor Violet (Dioxazine) or a cad red or the m graham cad yellow. And it might just be me. I haven't been painting for more than about 11 weeks. And I'm not going to lie, I don't really know what good is yet. So maybe it's me. But I get the idea that pink is a more fundamental color than is typically realized on the rby chart. I don't know.