Review: Sennelier watercolour paint unpacking + colour chart + first impression

[@n3bie]

This was a great review! I completely disagree with your preference, but the way you highlighted the characteristics of the paint was excellent! It does take multiple layers to achieve the vibrant colors, but for anyone looking to achieve a glazing effect, this is a strength! Remember it's all about using the characteristics of the paint to achieve the effect that you want folks! Great review!

[@65sunnyday]

I love the cheeriness your Linnies bring to your studio. Please don't ever feel you need to cover them to quiet them - they'll just loudly protest. Sennelier is my favorite line of watercolors, mostly for the reasons you didn't especially like. Great review!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

This is the best watercolor paint review I've found! Will be searching for more of your reviews. Thank you much. OOXXOO. Linda

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Linda Bloom :-) Thank you! Wow...that's a great compliment...thank you!

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I love the sound of happily chattering parakeets.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you:) I am considering this set and this was helpful!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

So glad to have been of help :-)

[@elsagrace3893]

My conclusion is that it is wonderful for layering/glazing and for the flow quality. Excellent information that was provided!

[@celinebarberio9070]

LOL I have the student Daler-Rowney and it took me a bit to figure out that you have to push and lift the lid. The little rectangular depression in the middle of the lid has to be pushed in as you lift the lid. Thank you so much for doing this video as I am about to buy Artist grade paints for the very first time this information is gold to me.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Yes that lid is a nail killer...until you find out how the lid should be opened...took me 1,5 years and a comment of an alert viewer! hehehe I'm curious what paint you will choose....

[@TheHandyRose]

I wrote to them about the 1/2 filled pans issue. They said a batch had been sent out with incorrect fillings. It wasn't until people started to contact them that they realised it had affected such a large batch. They sent me a voucher (UK only as I live in UK) to allow me to purchase 8 individual pans to replace the affected one's. I'm like you I love experimenting with different brands. I'm a little colour chart/wheel obsessed too :) Brightes Blessings to you .

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+TheHandyRose Wow! Giving you the voucher is really good service! I just have three half filled pans, so it's not too bad. But maybe I could contact them. Things can always go wrong, of course. Especially with hand work...then some variety is bound to happen. Which of the brands that you've tried do you like best?

[@TheHandyRose]

I'm a White Knight pans and Windsor & Newton tube kinda Lady :) I do love to mix with other mediums too, Inktense pencils being a go to.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+TheHandyRose 😊 I get you!!! Throwing it all in is even better, eh?

[@TheHandyRose]

I use whatever I have around me somtimes, I'm not exactly a purest. Its about enjoyment and creativity for me.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+TheHandyRose My thoughts exactly! 😊

[@pennypop408]

Mandy how did you find the set worked with an art piece. I have heard they layer and glaze really well. Did the colors perform as good as the hype. Also can I squeeze in 26 pans 13 on each row top and bottom.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Hi Penny, this paint works amazing with layering and glazing. Sennelier is one of the very best for those techniques in my experience. I use them in my work frequently. And yes, in my tin box I could squeeze an extra pan on both rows :-)

[@evelynw.2412]

Another interesting review, and it was really nice to peek into your color chart book! There is so much to learn, it's good to see how different brands look and behave. Thank you for doing these reviews, I'm going to check the White Nights one.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Evelyn W. The White Nights, I think, is THE brand to get when you want to get good paint on a budget. Some earth tones pale quite a bit, but most colours are good beyond belief for that price. Vibrant, deep and very strong...a box of that paint lasts you a looooooooooooooooong time!

[@ArielleLavecchia]

Congratulations!!! (on becoming a birdie mum! *I have 2 canaries and one zebra finch, so my studio is always full of bird songs) Your birds sound so adorable!!! And OMG I envy your Sennelier! (I'm planning to get some at some point... I'm still reeling from getting the Rembrant set!) I am looking at maybe owning a Sennelier set later. Great Demo though! Thank you for making the video.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Birdies are cute, eh? I love them!!! About the Sennelier...to be honest, I think the Sennelier might be disappointing when you're already working with Rembrandt. Perhaps it's an idea to purchase a few colours that are typical for Sennelier to try it out first.

[@ArielleLavecchia]

+Mandy van Goeije, nods, I would probably get the mini/travel set (or a few tubes) which is tiny, to test it and see... I can see from your video that there are a few colours that don't measure up to other brands, I really love the Rembrandt set, the colours really suit my taste and I love how deeply pigmented they are! I was hoping that Sennelier would be just as wonderful. Sennelier has always intrigued me. I am going to be careful with buying it though... after your colour swatches... Do you think it would have been better if you got the tubes instead?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Arielle Lavecchia I think it might be a good idea to try the tubes. It shouldn't be possible, but perhaps they are a little more intense than the pans. I am still completely surprised at the paleness of the Sennelier colours. I have made new colourcharts for better comparison, sprayed the paint with water before I made the colourchart...but the colours are still less intense and paler than Rembrandt. In fact, all Sennelier colour charts are as pale as my 5-year old Talens Van Gogh colour charts, which is the student's sibling of Rembrandt. That said, Sennelier has a few unique colours in their collection that might be well worth the purchase. I think I'd buy a few of those...in tubes. Who knows...the consistency might be just that tad more intense. I hope so!

[@eggotistique]

The lightest blue you have, I think the Winsor has some, like Cerulean light blue or Cobalt turquoise light, those two are very vibrant and transparent. They are so cute. Very amazing review, as always. Thank you. Love you.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Chazzy Shinnizle Thank you, you're very welcome. :-)

[@JohnBFisher]

You might want to look into M. Graham watercolor paints. the pigmentation is incredible. I often have purple ask if I'm using acrylic paint because the colors are much more intense than most watercolor paints ... even when the colors are mixed.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I am SOOOO curious about these M. Graham paints...I get SOOO many people advising me to try that paint! I'm going to keep an eye out for it and see if I can get a set! Thanks!

[@JohnBFisher]

Don't get me wrong. Sennelier paints also perform well. I've used a the tube sample set and found them very comparable to M Graham. In Amazon use a search of "m graham watercolor set" to reveal the sets of watercolor paints from M Graham.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I second m graham. I have a large Jones palette with my m grahams in it for studio use. just be carful if you are adding it to travel kits as it stays semi moist and can ooze/leak if you are in a humid area and your paint box is not flat. my favorite paints tho!

[@JohnBFisher]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich With the exception of Cadmium Green, all other M Graham colors "set" if you leave a fan blowing on them (on low) for several days. They remain tacky, but stable in watercolor pans. The good news is that very little pre wetting is needed. Just put a wet brush into the paints and go.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Thank you, will keep that in mind. I get so many nice comments about the M Graham paints that I really would like to try...keeping my eyes open for a good deal...

[@paulage1art]

I just bought the 12 10ml tube set from Jerry's Artarama (already had the 12 + 6 half pan set for $60 - lots of sites have this deal) and 9 out of the 12 are in the basic 12 half pan set so I can refill them when they run out. The set comes in a metal 24 half pan plus size tin mixing palette (you can pull out the aluminum tube holder with some effort so you have an extra fabulous palette!) and you get 4 times as much paint as the 12 set for the same price - a must have! Paula in Florida. USA

[@erins.5420]

Put a drop of water in the pan then put the paint chunk back in the pan. It will stay put when doing that!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Erin S. Okay, thanks! Good tip!

[@amyhalpern8175]

+Erin S. thats a great idea..i had that with my windsor Newtons and the pans fell out when i took them to art class

[@dandobrowolski5818]

I bought the same set of Sennlier about a year ago and they are quite nice, but i wanted to try Schmincke so i bought a 36 box set...which had room for 12 half pans,..i added the Sennlier pans in the empty spots...and so i have a mix of both.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+dan dobrowolski I'm going to update my Sennelier review soon, or add a new one. Because I have discovered one massive forte of Sennelier. It is awesome layering paint. Hold vibrancy like no other brand in the layers. I don't like the paint for single-layer application because it never gets really lush and deep enough for my liking. But in layering it is outstanding. I think there the honey proves its quality. So Sennelier paint deserves a place in my studio for sure!

[@Novastrike7]

Hi, where do you buy the 6 colors, I cant find the watercolors next to the opera rose, the green and yellow? Thanks

[@renmuffett]

Thanks for sharing. I really love seeing your pans and hearing your opinions on the paint. Its fun to me to get others take on colors and brands. I would love to see your opinion of M Graham watercolor. Its being told in the UK now.

[@dialuu3245]

Hi Mandy!! I love watercolors and your palette book! Super helpful! Do you mind doing a youtube tutorial on your camera and set up for doing this review?? I am interested in sharing some reviews too as I am a total color addict :) Thanks in advance

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Dia Luu Ah, nice! But I think that's different for everyone, depending on the equipment you've got. I've got a very regular webcam and a DSLR with which I film on a tripod. No tricks or special equipment there... :-) I do see people with really cool installations...maybe one day... But I'd say: just go for it with what you've got and make the best of it! And be YOU. That's enough... :-)

[@amyhalpern8175]

love this video ..im learning how to set up charts and love yours...what kind of paper are you using for this...i have lots of binders in the house and i love that you use one too...

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Amy Halpern For this one I used Fabriano student quality watercolour paper 300 g/m2, the heavy kind. It came in a block, so it's not too expensive!

[@anniemels197634]

Bedankt voor je informatieve filmpje weer😊 ik ben alleen nog maar van gogh gewent dus vindt hem helemaal geweldig. heb heel de dag op je filmpje gewacht 😜 heb ook al wel een beetje gespeeld met mijn verf 😊😊😊

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Annie Mels Gelukkig! Is ook helemaal de bedoeling, want de verf is ook heel erg fijn! Daar ga je vast veel plezier aan hebben!

[@anniemels197634]

😊😊😊

[@luizart8392]

how this sennelier compare to winsor and newton? can you help me which paint should i buy? i want to upgrade my paints

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Sennelier is great for glazing and layering...Winsor and Newton is also great paint....I'm doing a new review on Sennelier paints soon, showing a 100-color swatch, so....

[@lansingstlady]

Interesting. I wonder if the paints get "old". I have a different experience with it; although I do not have as many colors of it. I wouldn't trade them for my SH either. Or even my Lukas 1862. Can you stick the plastic sheet under the pan tray? Edit to add: Sometimes I think I should have invested in tube watercolors.....

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+lansing street blues Good idea about the sheet! I don't know if this paint got 'old'. I don't think so, because this offer of colours (18 pans) is of recent. They didn't feel old, either...with that much honey in it, I didn't have to work my brush hard to get any paint onto it. The paint just dries up a fair bit paler than other Artist's brands that I've got. I've done a few more comparisons in the mean time and I keep ending up at the same findings. That being said, Sennelier still is good paint. Had I used this paint first, I'd have been very enthusiastic about it. That's the downside of comparative reviews...

[@ilahjarvis]

Thank you for this wonderful detailed review! I was as surprised as you by your sample of Sennelier Ultramarine Deep. My swatch of this color from the tube is very rich and dark, much darker than what I see in your sample. I wonder if there is a difference between the tubes and the pans.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Can very well be the case. The pans sometimes need more time to soak up water....

[@astridfrost6878]

Ahhh perfect! I am curious what the color brand on the left side is called?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

That is the Daler Rowney student grade paint. Absolutely perfect beginner's paint!

[@thatericguy1]

I have some too (set of 12) and can report that the paint no longer falls out (if tilted) after using for awhile.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Eric Coleman Okay...so then probably moisturizing it is the answer... Good to know! Do you like them?

[@thatericguy1]

+Mandy van Goeije yes, love em. Perfect for on-location watercolor sketching

[@donnalieblick8478]

I heard another artist review these paints and felt that they really perform and become intense with glazing.

[@Blissfulthings]

nice review I'm wondering what type of paper did you use in your "cookbook " ? (love the name for that) I have a new sennilier watercolor 24 pan set I did a swatch paint out and did not have the problem of them fading out however they are different than most WC paints I used hot and cold press paper from fabranio in bright white maybe this is the problem your having? these paints are beautiful when you start layering I think it's because of the honey in the pigment. ..they glow...I really enjoy your videos :) sorry about being so long winded lol

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Blissfulthings No, unfortunately the "cookbook" paper is not the problem with the Sennelier. Single layers actually do dry up quite a bit paler than Rembrandt, W&N, Schmincke Horadam and Daniel Smith, even when applied thick. I use the same paper for all these color charts, Canson Montval 140lbs. That being said, I've discovered that Sennelier is indeed very beautiful in layers...that is where you build up vibrancy with this brand. And I love the glow you get then too. But still, in this price range I'd prefer more intensity straight from the pans. Because in the two illustrations I've painted with Sennelier so far I've used up quite a lot of paint already. To get really vivid and vibrant colours, I needed not only apply quite a few layers, but also quite thick layers. So the paint flies out like crazy. I can see that some would prefer this brand over the others, though. It's got a quite unique character and it will undoubtedly fit certain styles of painting. So I think that it's not worse than the others, but different. And I might just be a little obsessed with intensity of colour ;-) Oh...and don't mind being long winded...as you see I'm guilty of the same "crime"... ;-)

[@pw6titanium]

Those Talens w/c look great. How do they stack up against Daniel Smith and Schmincke ?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Alba Whiteman Talens Rembrandt are in the same category, really comparable. It's just a matter of preference for available colors in their collections and perhaps some brands differ in lightfastness and the amount of pigments they use in some paints. But there is no better or worse. ON this level it becomes a matter of finetuned personal preference. But I can highly recommend Rembrandt. I work with them as much as with the other brands!

[@coldmountainpix]

thank you for trying all these paints out for us!! I love watching you paint and listening to your thoughts on them- I have some daniel smith which i hoard because they are $$$ I have a bunch of student/studio sets which i love- lukas and dailer rowney- prima marketing in 2 color sets- the gansai tambi set- the mijello misson golds- And tonight i found a really cool-cheapy set hidden in one of my drawers- I quickly named them my FUN TIME PAINTS :) I wont ever worry about using too much of them, because i probably only spent like 10 dollars on them- Sometimes it is freeing to have some Fun Time paints- atleast I think so :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

:-) Great idea, to have Fun Time paints!!!!

[@tzipporahbragg9798]

How do you tell if a tube of paint is a single pigment or not when you are looking to buy single pigment paints from a particular brand?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

If I really NEED to know, I'll look it up on the brand's website/color chart. They have the information. Or, if I need a certain pigment, I look up the pigment number on watercolor website and somebody's bound to recommend a good brand for it.

[@MattbyNature]

Painting with watercolor only for one year I'm not experienced at all. But these seem more like gouache to me. They have this chalky opacity on camera. Have to look at them in person. But speaking of gouache: do you have suggestions for great gouache pans?

[@ikki026]

Gouache do not have pans,, they are only available in tube,,, but best gouache in the world are made by holbein and winsor & Newton...

[@MandyvanGoeije]

This paint is definitely different from gouache. Gouache is opaque and creamy, this paint is super transparent and flowy. And like Dariel says, gouache doesn't come in pans....it cracks when drying.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I’m not over the moon with mine either! But I only have myself to blame as I had already watched your review. Obviously I’m a doubting Thomas.

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

Is there a relationship between vibrancy and transparency? i.e. more transparent means less vibrant?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

No, not necessarily. Try to dilute some paints. Some colors will be more vibrant with the same dilution than others. It depends a lot on the density of the pigments and the medium that was used to bind the paints. Honey is known for offering super good vibrancy even when very transparent. Luminous, almost. Other binders do that a little less.

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

Thanks. I'm just starting out and learning about paint properties.

[@Iamfiggi]

I've been jumping around watching your videos and I would love to see a video of that binder of colors :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Added it to my to-film list! :-)

[@paulage1art]

Oh, please do! I am a beginner to color mixing and was thinking it would be helpful to add to color charts: pigment name, black line for transparency, color lifting stripe, staining vs non staining, granulating, lightfastness, permanence, etc. Thanks! (Btw, LOVE your accent!) Paula in Florida, USA

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Interesting review, thank you Mandy. 💞

[@MandyvanGoeije]

You're welcome!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Have you reviewed Holbein yet? I have some Schminke on order, but I'm curious about Holbein. OOXXOO. Linda

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+LINDA BLOOM Intuitive & Inspired Art No, no Holbein, unfortunately. I can't get it here and importing has become so expensive that it will have to wait a bit, I'm afraid. But I've heard much about it, so if I do get my hands on it, I will sure review it!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

I found a great deal on ebay, from Japan - for the Holbein.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Was the paint good? I was recently e-mailed with a warning from a viewer who'd ordered from Japan and got a fake paint...it made me a little apprehensive...

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

THAT paint was lovely. But, I just got some Sennelier off of EBay that had many pans that were FAR from full. It came directly from AMAZON. I suspect that the EBAY seller was selling cheap Amazon returned goods that he got for a steal. I'm in the process of returning it. Sticking with Schmincke (between the two). Linda.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Oh no! What a bummer! But I've heard more problems with people buying paints from eBay. In many cases the paint was a made-in-China reproduction of the real thing. I never order from eBay for that reason. The pans should be 80% full, indeed, or full, but not half. How frustrating. I hope you'll get your money back to buy a good Sennelier set. Fingers crossed!

[@nics-nics5911]

hello what was the color on the left side the pigment really intrigued ,me

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Do you mean the pink? That's opera rose. Not lightfast, but really, really beautiful!

[@DinukaGunaratne]

Hello Mandy, There has been lots of discussion on the new paint brand Millijo Mission Gold Watercolours. Would love for you to see if you can do a review. they have been sending sample 9ml tubes (got mine from the North American Distributor) to artists to review and there is a lot of discussions. Maybe you should look them up and do a review if you can get your hands on them. White Nights are the best my world the intensity for that price :D

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Dinuka Gunaratne Ooh! That sounds very interesting! I'm going to look into that! I wonder if manufacturers would be willing to send samples...would be fantastic! I'll write them and ask them for some samples and let's see what happens...

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Dinuka Gunaratne Too bad...I just read on their site they only ship the sample package to the US and Canada...not Europe...I'd still be interested, though.

[@DinukaGunaratne]

Hello Mandy! I have requested a sample, If I get this I will send it your way. :D I just bought my 36 tube set (got a HUGE bargain 75%). That was the only way I was going to get them. They are 325$ Canadian ! ridiculous price I want to see if the paints all what they are claiming to be. ! Would be nice to get an opinion from you. Stay Tuned

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Dinuka Gunaratne Wow, that's awesome! Super!!! I am very curious. I saw they have presented it as top notch artist's quality, so I can't wait to see if it makes the fingers itch ;-)

[@wuyukfaat]

Will you do a review on Blockx? :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Frederick Wu I haven't heart of Blockx yet...I'll look it up. Whether or not I review the paints highly depends on their availability...and my budget (mighty expensive hobby, loving paints ;-) ) So if I can get my hands on it: sure, I'd love to!!!

[@donreuter9793]

Love your hair! I had to come back to see if this set had the Venetian Red included as what I hoped for. Needed to see it. Since owning half pans of Warm Sepia and the Carmine I would like to point out 2 things. The PV19 by Sennelier is the single best replacement for the fugitive Opera Rose, IMO. You know it by this brand Carmine. It is a single pigment quinacridone and completely light fast. Gorgeous it is. Your Warm Sepia looks very wrong. I have the same half pan and it is very intense in mass tone but in mid and lighter it fades to a dull brown. I was serious earlier. Your hair does look great!

[@TheGOODvsDEVIL]

Hey guys, i have been sketching, illustrating and fangirling over watercolour paintings and would really like to start a collection, does anyone know some good brands that arnt, $70+ i have found a few but i want some that dont require white to blend. I would prefer starting with paint much like these ones rather than liquid ones.

[@RamoArt]

I'm not sure what you mean by paint that requires white to blend. For under 70 you can actually get a set of artist grade paints, but if you want to start off with student grade I recommend White Nights, they're very vibrant and transparent.

[@Elfmanko]

+Ramo White nights are horrible. Better something like Van gogh

[@RamoArt]

+Ivan Petrovskiy They're under two Euros for a full pan, so you can't expect them to be as good as artist grade paint, so I don't see the problem. What didn't you like about them?

[@Elfmanko]

Ramo They give the mud by mixing more than 2 colors. Very bad "mars" group in palette- like orange. Impossible to use black -It spoils all colors. I use this paints all my life and now wish get something better like van gogh or Rambrandt

[@RamoArt]

+Ivan Petrovskiy I recently bought an orange and I'm happy with it (apart from the lightfastness, but I don't expect that from student grade paints). They do get muddy fast but I still think they're the best student grade paint. I haven't tested out Van Gogh because I heard that there's lots of filler in there, but I'll take a look at them if you think they're better than White Nights.

[@nadinevandenhende1472]

Ik ben een beetje verbaasd, sommige vd kleuren die ik heb zien er anders uit. Bijvoorbeeld alisarin crimson en rouge vénise..misschien ligt het aan de video? Bij mij was gele oker maar halfvol. Toch vind ik niet dat de kleuren zoveel fletser zijn na drogen. En ze zijn excellent om verschillende lagen te leggen. Dank voor de revieuw .

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Dat kan idd aan de video liggen of aan de verschillende instellingen van jouw en mijn beeldscherm. Ze zijn idd geweldig voor het schilderen in lagen. Jammervsn de halfvolle nap. Je kunt het bij ze aangeven. Er heeft misschien een luchtbel in gezeten.

[@abbyrivers9971]

Rembrbd is based on Gum Arabic Sennelier is Honey based. Honey just drie up different and gives you different effects, seen with the black and the Umber ;-) An honest comparison is the Artist Lukas paints and Sennelier.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I don't know Artist Lukas paints, but I'm curious because I heard great things about it...

[@erins.5420]

Have you tried Daniel smith watercolors? If not and knowing you have a love for indigo I'd like to send you a half pan that I poured myself! I love Daniel smith paints!!!!

[@erins.5420]

Well if I send you Idaho I will send a dot samples or extra full or partially filled half pans of the other colors I have. Let me know if you have a business address or whatever your comfortable with. :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Erin S. Wow, that's fantastic! How sweet! But before you send me some of your paint...another viewer has kindly asked Daniel Smith to send me the dot sample charts for reviewing. I haven't tried them yet and now they have become available in the Netherlands too (but mighty expensive and the dot chart sample isn't available here, unfortunately), so I'm more than curious! They've got such tempting effect paints in their collection! The request was sent out only yesterday. So before you send me some of your paint, let's wait and see if the Daniel Smith company sends me a sample... It would be a pity if I got it double... Should Daniel Smith not be willing to provide a sample for reviewing, then your idea is very welcome!!! Thanks! It's so nice to see my reviews are so well appreciated that you guys are willing to go the extra mile to get some of these paints into my hands.

[@erins.5420]

+Mandy van Goeije sounds great! It's the least I can do since your review on the white nights was my deciding factor on getting them for my nephew, and I got a set for myself. Either way, it takes some time for the pans to dry properly and get them filled so I wouldn't be able to send them for another week or two. So let me know how it turns out with the sample dots. The duo chromes are out of this world let alone the paints in general are the best. I have heard schmincke lovers changing to Daniel smith or at least adding it to their schmincke palettes or replacing a few colors. Since DS doesn't offer anything but tubes I am going to start putting them in half pans and splitting the costs with a few friends and heck maybe even sell what I have left over since the paint are kind of expensive. $4 or less for a half pan I poured is way more cost affordable plus pans are easy for me to make because of where I live, but I want to get Daniel smiths approval before I go selling them.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Erin S. Daniel Smith is newly available here in the Netherlands too now, through a German online store. And the paint is indeed massively expensive. It's those special effect paints that you refer to that make it really interesting, though. And perhaps unique colours these brands usually have. Recently also golden QoR came to Europe...about the same price, I think. Heard very enthusiastic reviews about that paint as well. But I didn't see any special effect paints in their collection, so I wonder if the quality justifies those high prices. I thought these two brands would be cheaper in the US...that Europeon protectionism had upped the prices, but apparently the Daniel Smith are expensive overseas too... Makes me want to try and find out if they're that good even more! Really wonder what texture they have, etc. Great idea...sharing your paint with artist friends... And paint from tubes is great! I own a lot of half pan sets, and boxes filled with half pans, but I work from tube-filled really cheap plastic filled palettes most! I let them dry completely...works like a charm! Just not for gouache...that becomes brittle and breaks into small pieces...but for watercolour...absolutely! If I HAD to choose, I'd choose tubes!

[@erins.5420]

+Mandy van Goeije I also prefer to fill my own pans or palette instead of buying pans pre made?! I have heard many cool things about QoR too! I am going to a demo at an art supply here in Phoenix soon and plan to pick a few tubes up. I am kind of a watercolor border of sorts? I actually love the technical side first before actual artistic side.....ya I'm crazy. I love to see how the pigments from brand to brand (I don't go by names) differ and love to swatch and find ways to make/force them to perform vs actually painting (I love realistic botanical) and taking online tutorials with Anna Mason which is AMAZING! Who knows by the time I get the pans to dry with DS the QoR maybe dry to and if you do except care packages I could sneak a few QoR in as well. Have you been to handprint.com? The watercolor information there is out of this world awesome!

[@arturhakobyan6850]

but why do you need so intense paints in watercolors?

[@abbyrivers9971]

my thoughts exactly, Sennelier had a very good quality, Honey is just a different base as to Gum Arabic. Love the Sennelier.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Well, I don't NEED it, I just prefer it....♥

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Well, you know what? I've worked a lot with this paint since the review and I've grown to absolutely love it for its sublime layering qualities. I get more intensity by layering and that looks amazing....there will be a big review on 100 Sennelier colors soon!

[@65sunnyday]

I love Linnies! Enjoy them 7 their happy singin; don't worry about the grinches

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I live in a very " green" area of new york state,USA. And i never use any green straight from the manufacturer.,,they always get adjusted....

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Yes, the greens ask that of painters, right? Green is never just green...

[@cwales688]

One of the things that Sennelier is known for is there glazing properties. I think that is one reason they are a bit less intense. They are great for layering the same color on top of itself in many layers. Not all brands are that good for glazing.

[@cwales688]

The frugal crafter has a great review that shows the glazing properties.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I've used this paint a lot since the review and I'm doing a new review soon because I also grew to love the glazing properties that are sublime. I have a 100-color set waiting to be swatched and reviewed now, so I'm totally Sennelier fan today! Using it more than other brands at the moment.

[@arwenschaffler1357]

hello, my name is Arwen Schaffler. I am from south Africa... please could you send me some of these paints. I am trying to get my school to do art and I want to show them that we can create some amazing art but still getting supplies started and cant find nice brushes or paints. you are so talented and I would really like to try some of your pieces to back up my proposal. I love your channel!!!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I'm sorry, Arwen Catz, but I can't send you any paints. I'm not a manufacturer or art supply store. I'm an artist/art teacher and buy all these paints for personal and professional use and review them on the side. If you'd like some samples, best contact the manufacturers...good luck! ~ Mandy

[@MsCuisle]

I love the birds. Please don't banish them ❤❤❤❤

[@rayfraser1773]

Is it important what the manufacturer calls it ? Use it and define it !

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Are you talking about color names? Important? Well, lives don't depend on it, but it can be very confusing for people embarking on artist grade paints that paints from different brands carry the same names and then are completely different colors. And...in addition, many color names originate in the origin of the original pigments. If you know that, it can be very surprising to see a color name turning into a totally different and often farfetched color, seen from that perspective.

[@rayfraser1773]

Mandy van Goeije don’t analyse too much just get your brushes wet ! X

[@Dunjunbane]

I really like your reviews but the angle is very uncomfortable to me. After a minute or two I have to look away. Sorry.

[@SusannaEspinoza]

You have a beautiful accent

[@MandyvanGoeije]

:-) Thank you very much, Susanna Barnett...

[@luisbito8391]

the like you bird good nature sound , i

[@dianequinn1500]

So sorry, I can't watch. Caged birds are not my thing.

[@rockinbetty]

I hate seeing birds in cages

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Yes, I get what you mean...

[@rayfraser1773]

I think your getting too pedantic ! Get your brushes dirty and enjoy yourself !

[@msobralb]

So sad to see those birds in cage... really makes me sad, i couldn't watch the rest of the presentation.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I'm so sorry...and I agree with you. They've moved into an aviary where they can fly....these were not birds for a small cage. One was fine with it, but the other needed to be able to fly all tday...and it does...

[@msobralb]

Mandy van Goeije could you be more sweet? so glad that you answered, and answered so positive. thank you very much for that. now I can't wait to see your video.

[@tricial1301]

Decent review but you might want to stop saying "um" every few words. Very distracting.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Thank you for your feedback, Tricia Lawrence. I'm working on it :-)

[@paulae2600]

Tricia Lawrence Hey, be NICE! Have you ever happen to think that English isn't her first language? English is my first language but I speak French and I tend to say "um" a bit. I didn't even notice her saying "um" a lot.

[@HgoArt]

Hi ! Sennelier is the brand I use the most. I also have some colours from Daniel Smith , Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt, Holbein and Schmincke. The pans are made by extrusion, when they are new you need to water them and let them soak for a while. The more you use them more intense the colours will be. :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+hgodl I have found Sennelier to be the best brand for layering. Single layer colour I prefer more lush brands for. But in layering...oh my, Sennelier rocks there!

[@HgoArt]

+Mandy van Goeije Yes, I do a lot of layering! :) l think Senneelier prioritises transparency and vibrancy of colour. Also, they use natural iron oxides in the yellow ochre and siennas, instead of synthetics like PY42 and PR101 pigments used in most brands, so, that colours require more work to dilute properly. That set has a lot of multiple pigment colours and some fugitives I dont use. Frankly I don’t see many difference between the brands I use, maybe because I've never used one brand exclusively, I pick the colours I like by the pigments they contain and use almost exclusively single pigment colours, so they are more predictable regardless of brand. I mainly use Sennelier because I can buy it realy cheap and they rewet well since I fill my palettes with tube paint.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+hgodl I began by using full sets of one brand. But like you I work with boxes filled with pans from different brands these days. If it wasn't for my curiosity and the reviews... I'd probably not buy the full sets anymore...