Relaxing Swatch and Unboxing a new palette from Daniel Smith

Today I'm swatching and discovering a new watercolor palette from Daniel Smith and I'll be giving you my thoughts and insights on all of these 24 beautiful colors and how you could use them to your advantage on your next painting. So I hope you'll sit back, relax and follow along with me as we unbox and swatch!
Xo,
Margot
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:53 Unboxing
04:23 Swatching
35:44 Outro
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MATERIALS
Daniel Smith 24 Half Pan Set : bit.ly/3IWzORX
Hansa Yellow Light - PY3
Hansa Yellow Medium - PY97
New Gamboge - PY153
Indian Yellow - PY153
Quinacridone Gold - PO49
Raw Sienna Light - PY42, PBr7
Burnt Sienna - PBr7
Transparent Pyrrol Orange - PO71
Pyrrol Scarlet - PR255
Quinacridone Rose - PV19
Ultramarine Blue - PB29
Cerulean Blue Chromium - PB36
Phthalo Blue GS - PB15:3
French Ultramarine - PB29
Cobalt Blue - PB28
Viridian - PG18
Hooker's Green - PO49, PY150, PG7
Sap Green - PG7, PY110
Yellow Ochre - PY43
Raw Umber - PBr7
Burnt Umber - PBr7
Payne's Gray - PB29, PBk6
Neutral Tint - PBk6, PB15:1, PV19
Titanium White - PW6
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ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@sanayavg]

Another artist bought by Daniel Smiths amazing marketing team. You were a out and out WINSOR girl….and never once even mentioned Daniel smith,….and you want us now to believe that you have been painting away with them for a full year? I’m an artist and I use some of these and some of that and that….and that’s how it is with true artists. Every professional brand has something fantastic to offer. It’s sad really, that beginners see these videos and run to the shops to buy.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you brought this up because I think it's really important for me to point out that the opinions and feature of these materials on my channel are 100% my own. I have not been approached, been paid or been given free product by Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton or any other brand for that matter to represent, review or speak on behalf of their products so any tendencies towards any brands are completely as a result of my own experiences and tastes. With that said, I think all professional brands are valuable and have something to offer in their own way. Art supplies are a deeply personal preference so I urge any artist who watches this or any videos to always be open minded and to explore all brands because it's not about what someone on the internet says, it's all about finding your own voice and tools to create art that is true to who you are.

[@everartokelli]

Great response, Margot! Being an artist is finding the techniques and products that inspire you to make your best art, it's about personal choices. (Very amusing that sanayavg is the only person who knows what a "true artist" is. )

[@sanayavg]

@@everartokelli I think you will benefit by taking some language classes. Cheers!

[@sanayavg]

@@Pointebrushhmmmm…..

[@Pointebrush]

@@everartokelli Thanks for your reply! It's funny because I missed that on the first read and it gave me pause because I absolutely bristle at the idea that being a "true artist" is in any way an elite or exclusive group of people who either "belong" or not. Nothing could be further from the truth. Perhaps that's an idea for another youtube video lol because I definitely have strong feelings about that. Art belongs to us all and there is no benchmark, supplies, technique, talent or otherwise that make someone an artist worthy of the title or not. And besides, many of the greatest artists in history from Vermeer to Van Gogh were rejected and criticized during their lifetime, so what does that say about people's ability to see into the value of something that is ahead of it's time 😉

[@Bittagrit]

I just bought this set. Can’t wait for it to get here.

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I love watching you swatch. I'm learning so much from you about colors and tones. I like how you explain the techniques as you go. We can hear and see at the same time. Thank you for showing which colors work well with skintones. I struggle with that. ❤

[@mgeiser6951]

Just ordered this set and then came across your video - so informative, as usual! I love the way you swatch in “rounds” like pretty dancing balloons! I will try this out when my paints arrive - thank you for posting. Best wishes from the 🇬🇧

[@doreenstrachan1119]

I like the way you describe the colours and suggest how you would use them

[@deeanncross7674]

Love your channel. I have a mix of WN and DS paints. I use the phthalos for mixing interesting greens. I use Goethite much more than I thought I would. It's a nice color for beaches and landscapes. I have a Sap Green Deep that I like, similar to Perylene Green but not quite as gray. I love DS blue chromium. All in all, this is a nice set to purchase. Would you consider doing a video on how you use your manneqin in your artwork? I have considered purchasing one, but have not been sure what type is best or how much I would use it. Thanks so much.

[@Pointebrush]

Hi DeeAnn! That's a great question and a great video idea! I definitely have a LOT of thoughts on the mannequin. (His name is Rudy by the way lol) I think it's a terrific tool in general but being someone who paints ballet dancers as my primary subject... I'll just say that the mobility and mechanics of it don't exactly coincide with what is expected of ballerinas 😉 But yes, will definitely do a video all about that and show what this particular mannequin can (and can't) do. Xo!

[@zaarteestdanaportiermorvan2453]

What a wonderful request! I have been looking at Rudy too!

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you for sharing your time and excitement about this new palette. Your swatching and comments were very enjoyable as usual. 😊 I haven't decided why watching these are so calming to me???? I 've worked my way up from inexpensive no name paints to several high quality artists grade brands and I feel it was a predictable right of passage in order to appreciate the higher quality paints. If I had the funds years ago I would have started immediately with #1 W&N, #2 DS, #3 Schmincke etc. As you said, each brand has several exceptional paints, everyone has different tastes, and everyone has a different style of painting. I always look forward to your videos. 🤩

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Tracy! Glad you find it relaxing! I think I'll attribute it all to either Mozart playing in the background or the colors themselves 😉 Congrats on your move to the pro paint big leagues, isn't it wonderful?? Schmincke is another one I'm planning on embarking on soon (when my wallet allows ha!). Thanks for watching! Xo!

[@TracyIndy]

@@Pointebrush Wow! So sorry I became a little sidetracked after watching the video 😤 and I completely forgot to congratulate you about your happy news. 😊 🥳👶 I would hearing about your progress in this area if you are comfortable sharing. 🍼🤱👼 Yes. It is a wonderful feeling to treat yourself to better paints. Again, best wishes to you and your family. 👪

[@DavZell]

Your swatch videos stand out from others in that you mention ways to use them relative to subject manner, granularity, warmth, and even (in other videos) flow/workability compared to your preferred equivalents from other brands. One thing you didn't mention much in this video was the distinct difference in granularity this set expressed compared to the Wang set you reviewed, and perhaps your overall expectations for Daniel Smith. Personally, I thought the Wang set, in your swatching anyway, exhibited some of the less appealing aspects of DS granulation, looking almost chunky. In my own use, with some of the same colors, they can look better. Perhaps a quick painting, or a second follow-up video, would help illustrate what they would be like in your skilled hands.

[@Pointebrush]

Hi David and thank you for your comment. What thoughtfully articulated observations! You’re correct that the Paul Wang tube set had a lot more granulation than this set. Not sure if the way the pigments settled in the pans had anything to do with it but DS definitely is way more granular than a lot of other paints that I work with. Generally speaking I don’t let granulation affect my choices. However, I have noticed that for some colors, I’m more forgiving whereas others (like cerulean or ultramarine) I have no tolerance for even slight granulation. Love your idea of taking the Paul Wang set for a spin and discussing this more. I’ll put it on my to-do list. Thanks for watching!

[@E4Alabbasy]

I love the way you describe the colors 😍 I'm just a beginner but hopefully one day I'll reach a level where I feel it's worth it to try professional watercolors

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much! And I hope you treat yourself at some point sooner than later because *you* are worth it 😘 ❤️

[@LCLand]

I agree with Margot. Even if I’m just playing around making paint marks because it’s therapeutic I use my professional paints. If you can afford some buy them. 🥰

[@robertweinblatt2018]

There is soooo much quality paint available now world wide! I found some gorgeous paints from Spain, Poland as well as Turkey and Croatia(which took eons to arrive)

[@Pointebrush]

Interesting! Would you care to share the brand names? Thanks for watching 💕

[@robertweinblatt2018]

@@Pointebrush The paints from Poland are made by Roman Szmal, the watercolor as well as soft pastel comes fromArtmiranda and gorgeous soft pastel from MAMUT PASTELS! THE Turkish watercolor is made by Zehr Art Studio in Bursa! There are also gorgeous soft pastel from Croatia hand made by GORDAN BECIN! I waited an eternity before they arrived but it’s great having some really unique and beautiful paints from all around the world😊😌🥰👍🏻🥇

[@LCLand]

Have you tried A. Gallo in Italy? And DaVinci here in California. Creamy dreamy scrumptious

[@robertweinblatt2018]

@@LCLand Gallo is overpriced to the max and I don’t think it compares to my Michael Harding color which I think is the premier watercolor line for me!

[@donnalyon2145]

Love how you describe the colors as you lay them down. Personally I love to swatch all of my mediums, but especially watercolors.

[@everartokelli]

Thanks so much for swatching these paints, it was really enjoyable to hear how you may use these colors as you painted beautiful eggs! I also started out with Winsor & Newton professional watercolors in design school, they were the only option then, but discovered Daniel Smith paints about 20 years ago at the DS art supply store here in Seattle and love them dearly. I still have a few WN favs, like their Cerulean Blue (more tropical than the DS Cerulean Chromium which I also love), Smalt and Winsor Violet. The Jean Haines is a great collection with so many unique DS colors, like Cascade Green which evokes the mist among the pine trees in the Cascade Mountains foothills, just one of my many DS favorites. I'm looking forward to your future paintings with this collection. So glad your pregnancy is going well, imo cravings are usually your body knowing best what it needs :)

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you for your kind words and you're so right that these cravings are such a weird way of the body telling you what it needs. Crazy science! Our preferences coincide! I love W&N Cerulean blue too and consider that my gold standard for Ceruleans! Also adore the Jean Haines collection and I actually just finished a video swatching all of those as well so maybe we're linked psychically? 😉😂

[@everartokelli]

Fun to think we're linked 🧑‍🎨👩‍🎨by love of art and watercolor😎

[@LCLand]

@@Pointebrush oh dear here we go. I have a few ceruleans I need to check if one is WN because if not I’m going to have to try it 😬

[@samjackson7270]

Thank you Margo for all of the wonderful knowledge that you share with us ❤ I am new to your channel and watercolour so I have been binging your videos all weekend. Your content and presentation is exquisite and extremely informative, inspiring and best of all funny! I love your sense of play. I truly appreciate the effort you make to put out such great content. All the best to you and yours🩷 from Surrey, BC, Canada

[@ginettegingras7081]

Yummy colours!

[@Pointebrush]

I agree! 😋

[@stevesidare2493]

Just before you mentioned your paper towel I was thinking I should do a series of blotter paintings using masa paper - totally accidental abstracts.

[@Pointebrush]

Love abstract painting and yes, that’s a terrific idea!

[@togetvj]

People consider Daniel Smith paints expensive, but are they? Because the paints are so heavily pigmented, a little goes a very long way, as Margot indicates. If you buy a cheap paint which is not heavily pigmented, then you would need to use a lot more to get the depth of colour you might want. Buff Titanium is a must colour for me. I don't know any other brand that has a colour resembling that. Having said all that, and even though I love DS paints, Schmincke Horadam is my go-to brand, the one I use the most.

[@LillithLeonard]

I like that this palette doesn't have a black.

[@LCLand]

I didn’t know that about Tiffany blue! It’s a great blue. What would you say the color is in pigment? It’s like a cross between turquoise, manganese, cendre, cerulean? I think I will try to match it

[@Pointebrush]

Oh yes! Many brands trademark their colors. Like target red, Mattel Pink and even Post-it’s yellow are registered trademarks. Oh and for the cobalt turquoise, I believe it’s PB36

[@Gigiridgway]

Where can I buy?