Reviewing Art Youtuber's Products

Hey there! I'm Di. Today I'm a lucky lady as I unbox, use and review products from ‪@Nerdforge‬ , ‪@ChloeRoseArt‬ and ‪@BayleeJae‬. Plus, a brand-new set of watercolors from Monte Marte. I'm bummed to say that something I use today just isn't as it should be and goes a bit wrong. Watch to find out which item really didn't make it past quality control and my honest review at the end.
Other KZbinrs mentioned in my video:
‪@SuperRaedizzle‬ and her awesome bubble drawing tutorial
‪@MiraByler‬ and her review of some of the same products
Get the brushes: artisticbearco.com/
Aussie shoppers go here www.etsy.com/au/shop/artistic...
Get the sketchbook: nerdforge.store/
Get Baylee's stuff: bayleejae.com/
Music:
Bensound www.bensound.com
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Wayne Jones
Dan Henig
Lauren Duski
Mixkit
French Fuse

[@ChloeRoseArt]

Yay!!! So glad you like the brushes! You pulling off the Royal and Langnickel handles 😂😂😂😂 oh no!! Detail brushes? Noted 😉 the mouse and watermelon is SOOOO cute!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks so much Chloe. Your brushes are smashing. Really nice to open up something that delivers on quality. Can't wait for more of your products. 🥰😁

[@amiemarieart]

I second the detail brushes! I'm in need of a heap of new ones- in particular round brushes... especially detail ones.... 😍

[@sarahwbs]

I had the same experience with Royal & Langnickel brushes! 2 of them are super loose. But otherwise they seem decent enough to use, so I will just glue them. At least until I can buy something better.

[@GabrielBadwolf]

Being on disability/fixed income I have had plenty dodgy brushes because I haven’t got much money to spend on hobbies. The Royal Langnckel ones are among the worst. Lift the brush and the head doesn’t come with it sometimes it’s that bad. They also loose a lot of bristles when washing

[@garbagecan4017]

The "sketchbook tour" absolutely SENT me. So relatable.

[@aussiecrafter]

I'm glad I'm not alone. 😬😆

[@khills]

I have a friend who, every time she gets a new sketchbook like that beautiful NerdForge one, immediately opens it to the first page, grabs the nearest writing implement she can find, and just scrawls aimlessly like a hyperactive toddler. Why? Because now it's not perfect, and she can do whatever she wants in its pages. I don't buy nice sketchbooks, but... if I did? I'd probably take that tip, because I'm like you and VERY prone to "it's so beautiful I'll ruin it!" thinking. 😊

[@aussiecrafter]

What a great idea 😄😄

[@lindatannock]

Sketchbooks are for having fun! They shouldn't really be "showpieces". KZbinrs do it so they can show how great their art is, but for regular people they're for practice, swatching and fun!

[@Skittl1321]

​@@lindatannock sketchbooks are so difficult. Unlike loose paper, you just can't get rid of a page of it is awful. I find them really stressful, especially when they are expensive. I'm getting better about gessoing over bad pages now so I can use them.

[@jadethegamermc]

​@Paint and puzzle half the time I'm sticking the loose paper into my sketchbook so don't lose them. Haha

[@aussiecrafter]

@@jadethegamermc Same,,,I'm thinking of customising a nice box of some sort to put all my loose papers in. Plus, maybe one for all the stuff I hate just to look back on for "improvement reflection".😉

[@ArtWench]

The purple watercolors are granulating which is why the separation. This is actually a desired effect in the watercolor community. It does NOT mean that the watercolors are cheap. To the contrary, the most expensive and best watercolors actually have sets based on granulation. From what I have seen in this video, you are definitely an artist. Don't sell yourself short. Also, the ferrule of a paintbrush will often separate from the handle if it is left soaking in water too long. The water loosens the bond of the glue which holds the ferrule to the brush. That said, I have never hand Royal and Langnickel do that. They are usually fairly reliable. Maybe you got a bad bunch? Or maybe they were student grade?

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it. ☺️ I had no idea about the granulating! I thought something was wrong with them 🤣🤣 so good to know. The brushes were a brand new set when they pulled apart so maybe your right, got a bad batch. I can actually see on the metal part the crimping looks like it wasn't done properly.

[@khills]

@@aussiecrafter Yeah, it looks like it might have been their student line, and I've found that for most of the nice brush companies, their student lines can just be a little dodgy. Which makes sense - they're going for volume more than quality. I will say, treat yourself to a professional line brush from them in whatever your favorite brush is; you won't be disappointed.

[@sallygreenfield6991]

I don't think you are necessarily wrong, but what she was experiencing with those watercolors is not graduation in the way that NICE granulating paints work. I recognize that palette anywhere...those are JerryQ watercolors, and they are, indeed, not great quality for the price (even if the price isn't that high). If you are looking for a nice, inexpensive set of watercolors, let me know! I might be able to make a few suggestions.

[@muskndusk]

@@sallygreenfield6991 I'd always recommend the Winsor & Newton Cotman pocket set. It's inexpense, has only 12 colours which are warm and cool primaries plus a few earths. It helps in learning about colour mixing. If you can pay a bit more and have some experience get their 24 pan set which saves so much mixing.

[@hansendesigns]

…and the Cotmans are the same pigment as the wn artist grade, just with fillers. Also they make the Cotman sets lightfast which is really nice. Cotmans are a good set, however fully pigmented paints do last a long time and can be worth the money. :)

[@KellyRossouw]

Thank you Sarah Renae Clark for introducing me to you! I cant wait to see how your channel grows as a result, your videos are brilliantly done, and I LOVE your sense of humor 😍

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 🥰 Sarah is amazing 👏

[@epicureanbard]

"I've had this sketchbook for about a year. Do you wanna see what all I've done in it?" (shows all the empty pages) Yeah... I'm banned from buying new sketchbooks for that exact reason XD at one point I had probably 10 beautiful sketchbooks that I was terrified to "mar with sub-par artwork"

[@aussiecrafter]

Glad I'm not the only one 😄. Someone on here suggested scribbling on the first page straight away, then it's already been "marred" and can only get better.

[@epicureanbard]

@@aussiecrafter That... might actually work :D Thank you for sharing!

[@HuskyMama1009]

I guess my baskets of empty ones count? Lol

[@zellafae]

*Stares over at my bookshelf full of empty and mostly empty sketchbooks* I might have a problem

[@suzt7076]

My nerdforge one is still blank too…

[@adhdbookworm]

Showing a sketchbook tour was so relatable. 😂 I have so many notebooks and sketchbooks that are either somewhat finished or untouched. Love the art you made!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you. I'm glad the sketchbook "tour" was relatable 😄😄

[@screaming_on_the_inside7511]

for watercolor things to learn I love watching "Paintcrush with Kristy Rice". Her videos made me crush on art again.

[@aussiecrafter]

Oh thank you! I must check her out.

[@danealconall6527]

Absolutely agree!! She's incredible!! Love her so much!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@IunaIia]

If there's a part 2, it be cool to see you review Kristy's items too

[@jennw6809]

You can make those Royal and Langnickle brushes perfectly usable by just putting a spot of glue in the ferrule, then putting the handle back in! I have some nice brushes that did that after 30 years and I repaired them, they are now like new again.

[@aussiecrafter]

Great tip! (I had to google ferrule 😳)

[@empressbat]

Ahhh I really wanted a NerdForge sketch book - but the two she created were both sold out so fast! Your art is gorgeous! do not underestmate your ability

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 😁 I'm sure they'll release another one 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@hiraliousart]

I have definitely been intimidated by using quality art supplies because I don't feel like I'm good enough. I try not to let it stop me. I'm glad you didn't let that stop you! 🧡💜

[@ArtWench]

In watercolors, the quality of the your paper and your paints will make or break your piece. Always invest in yourself!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for sharing!! Nice to know I'm not the only one. I'm slowly getting over it as some of the better quality stuff is just so enjoyable to use 😊

[@hiraliousart]

@@aussiecrafter absolutely! And sometimes I don't even realize how much better things could look if I just used better supplies. But it's great that we can still create on a budget if we need to. 😁🧡💜

[@annschubert4658]

You are good enough

[@hiraliousart]

@@annschubert4658 🥰 thanks! 🧡💜

[@laurenoliver5421]

I relate to the blank sketchbook far too much 😂 I have a stack of brilliant quality books sat gathering dust just itching to be used. I have a bad habit of giving myself art block as I’m a perfectionist and I’m terrified of creating ‘bad’ art so I just don’t create anything. This video inspired me to just hop in and not worry about ‘ruining’ my new books and I thank you for that. My other tip is to have two sketchbooks on the go. I have one that I use for quick sketches and planning (nicknamed the shame book) and one for ‘final pieces’ where I use what I’ve learnt from the quick sketches and planning to create a more refined piece.

[@aussiecrafter]

I think the 2 books is a good idea. 👌

[@StephanieOplinger]

Oooh, I really liked this! I watch so many review videos but this is the first one I've ever seen reviewing art products by KZbin artists. Brilliant!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks. I love supporting small businesses. 💓

[@kameron8799]

oh my goodness i absolutely LOVE your personality! keep it up!! I really like the art products review

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much!! That is really kind ☺️

[@mjpete27]

Hullo, I believe that you might enjoy watercolor painting more if you pick up some 100% cotton paper! I simply cannot express how important paper is in watercolor painting. Your paint is granulating and this is a feature that many use for texture in their paintings, it is neither good nor bad. I tell people to “upgrade” watercolor supplies in this order : paper, brushes, paint! You can create a wonderful artwork if you start with a very good surface , if you don’t use professional grade watercolor paint it might not last but you can always take a picture and have it printed, like what many people do with work in their sketchbooks. Lovely video thanks for posting your review!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the advice😊 I definitely need better paper.

[@huskytail]

Watercolour paper is THE most important part of watercolour painting. Buy the best cotton paper you can afford.

[@HuskyMama1009]

Excellent pieces!! You are an artist, don't knock yourself down! Dumpling with the watermelon was completely adorbs

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 😀 It means a lot 💗

[@Ninidevart]

Hello Aussie Crafter ! I am so glad Sarah Renae Clark introduce me to you. Because i like you a lot ! I've seen 3 videos and i am : oh finally !! I love your editing skill with the gif reaction. Hilarious 🤣 but mostly you show us what a starting artist is. What is our struggles, joys etc... You are an artist !! Don't ever say otherwise from now on. You are an artist. Say it. Engrave it in your mind. Like other people said here, do not sell yourself short. Everyone who picks up a pencil and scribble something are an artist. What you do is art. And it is cute, color vibrant, pop, childish in all its cute and innocence feel. Thank you !! I'll stick around and can't wait to watch more of your content. A new fan ❤

[@aussiecrafter]

Wow, that is so kind, thank you 🥰 💙💜 I'm learning to call myself an artist 😉

[@ilovegameslibb2917]

Don’t under estimate your art. Even squiggles and lines can be art. This goes for everyone .❤

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you for your encouragement 😊🥰

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

You're definitely an artist, that watermelon looked delicious! And your characters are so cute.

[@aussiecrafter]

Oh thank you! 😊 🥰

[@ladonnakooyman-stitchesbre3474]

"Dodgy brushes"- I died😅😂!

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

Just found your channel and ten minutes in I am subscribed 😁 We need more Aussie artists 🙂 I keep wanting to make a KZbin channel myself, but still haven’t pulled the trigger yet haha Love your video, and I love Merlin the Mushroom he’s adorable! 😃 I’m sure I will enjoy the rest of this video too 😊

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for subbing! Be brave and have a go, it's a real learn on the job type gig 😄

[@cazkiwinz4300]

You Aussies are great! Yeah, I said that, even as a Kiwi 😂 Also Sarah Renae Clark and Becky Tregear! 🤗🤗🤗

[@annamarielewis7078]

I so agree. Australian artists are wonderful. I, too, love NerdForge. Martina is so darling and talented. A three hundred page empty book would intimidate anyone.💝

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

@@aussiecrafter Haha yeah I'm getting closer 😆

[@paranoiarpincess]

So that does look like nice paper, but if you want more quality out of your paints, you need to have more suitable paper to your medium, at least before believing that the things that you felt went wrong were your fault. I got Canson XL awhile back and after having used better stuff, and loving the pieces I ended up with before hand, I thought those initial works were a fluke and that I didn't actually have any skill at all in painting with watercolour. When I realized it was the paper, and found an old supply of Arches paper, I gained my confidence back 10 fold! So my lesson there was "don't place value on your work, when the very substrate your work is on has no value." That doesn't quite work here as that paper looks amazing, but it's not specified as Watercolour paper, and that really, really does make a difference!

[@aussiecrafter]

Again, great advice. I like that quote of yours 🥰

[@paranoiarpincess]

@@aussiecrafter thanks!! I came up with it all on my own lol.

[@craftykat]

I just found your channel; thanks for the reviews. I'd love to get Chloe Rose's paint brushes one day; they look so nice. And you are most definitely an artist.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰🥰 I'd been eyeing off her brushes for ages so when she released her cheaper set I jumped at the chance to get a set. Well worth my money 😁

[@tonidallow8105]

Love your channel, found it through Sarah Renae Clark. Cant wait to see what you create with your art haul. Hugs from Adelaide

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much! So much love coming from Sarah's channel 💙💜

[@Lexi-cl1pr]

I love your commentary, review and omg your art is so beautiful!! This video was suggested to me and I’m so happy it was!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much, you are too kind 🥰.

[@rainykanon]

The videos you make are so well edited and creatvie!!! The mouse is so cuteeee

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@JessiFayS]

I just watched Sarah's video where you went shopping together. I can't wait to see your video of you trying the stuff out. Sarah was right! You deserve a haul like that. You are such a good artist. I'm just starting to try. I'm 50 years old. I doubt I'll ever get anywhere close to what you can do. I'm so glad Sarah got you set up with a variety of art supplies! I can't wait to see your videos. I can hopefully learn along with you on any new stuff you try.

[@aussiecrafter]

If I can do it, anyone can! Seriously 🥰 Sarah is a true gem 💎. Thank you for heading over here💜

[@jennidhue2216]

Beautiful artwork as always Di ! Don't sell yourself short mate. Merlin the mushroom was cute as were the mouse and watermelon, all gorgeous works. There is absolutely nothing lacking in your artwork that I can see ! 😀

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 😀 As always, your comments warm my heart.

[@CreateWithBecca]

Really great review. I love the mushroom and mouse. Thanks for sharing.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@annamarielewis7078]

Me, too. That mouse is just sweet as sugar💝

[@PurpleWillowArts]

I love this video!!!! Merlin is adorable as is Dumpling! I’m glad that the items you reviewed are as good as people say. I didn’t really have any doubt but it’s nice to hear. Great vid!!!!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks 💜💙

[@Skeazix]

Ok, I only have one critique. You have to stop saying you're not an artist. You ARE an artist. You are making art! And it is beautiful art. You're enjoying making it, we're enjoying watching it, and it's definitely art, which makes you definitely an artist. Keep arting! ☺️

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you for such supportive words 🥰🥰

[@nerdyicy6614]

I have one of Baylee's Sketchbooks and I've only done two pieces in it haha. One reason is that it's so nice I only want to put finished pieces (I have two cheaper sketchbooks for my doodles) and another is because I'm so worried about "ruining it". But it's definitely great quality and I love it

[@aussiecrafter]

It's great to hear Baylees book is nice. I like the shape of hers.

[@damealeta3541]

I, too, love watching Martina and Hans do their thing! Great review of the items you showcased here. I'm still learning water color and love your little painting! 💚

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@clikchicdesigns]

Love your Mushroom character. Super cute! The pink in the purple will be the pigments separating. The amount of water you use can affect this as can the paper but it is mostly how they create the purple colour in this case with a combination of multiple pigments. It may happen less on 100% cotton watercolour paper. Having not tried the paint I can’t be sure but that would be my guess based on my intermediate knowledge of watercolour. So lovely to see another Aussie art KZbinr! I found you through Sarah Renae Clark.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks to Sarah I now have cotton paper 😃😃 So I'll have to give that a go. Thanks 💜💙

[@clikchicdesigns]

@@aussiecrafter Oh of course! Awesome!

[@FroggyRaeCreations]

Love your artwork, and review. Thanks for sharing!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰

[@sheHerTheyThem]

I can totally feel you with nerdeforge sketch book! It's beautiful! Your art is PERFECT for the book ❤❤

[@vonkatartistry]

Ahh, fellow Aussie 🥰✨👌 don't sell yourself short. You do art. You're an artist. I see this too much in the art community!! And especially now I'm trying to teach my 8yo the same thing ❤❤❤❤ Awesome suggestion with the detail brush set, there's definitely not enough out there 😅😅😅

[@aussiecrafter]

Oh thank you ☺️ 🥰

[@tshobbiesandthings]

Very cool review, glad I found you. Thanks to Sarah for the video about your channel.

[@annmariebarreiroart]

Merlin the mushroom is absolutely adorable! ❤❤❤

[@rondys]

Hello, you should try masking your bubbles with rubber cement when using watercolors. It makes for a better transparent effect. Great stuff so far!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the tip! 😁🥰

[@dejahdanger]

Lovely video. Nerd forge is one of my favorite channels and I’ve been eyeing their sketchbook for a hot minute.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you. 🥰 Hopefully they will do another one 🤞

[@chaosinca]

Both paintings are so cute! Great review, thank you! And yeah- it's the paper with the watercolours, and to a lesser extent the paints. The separation can be a desirable trait though, but if you don't like it single pigment paints won't do it. I'm in Perth too! Although I'm pretty sure that Jackson's is Mandurah? It's like I've been to a lot of their stores..., 😅

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰The Jacksons was Balcatta. I may of visited a few too ☺️

[@patriciahamel5674]

Your sketchbook tour looks like my sketch books, lol. I keep buying nice ones and never want to touch them. I just end up using loose sheets of paper or one of my two cheap sketch books. Also, you can use watercolor ground to make any paper watercolor paper. I highly recommend it! It usually comes in white, but I like the clear kind because you can use it on book pages and still see the text behind it.

[@aussiecrafter]

😄😄nice to know I'll not the only one who does it. And thanks for the tips 😁😁

[@epicureanbard]

yeah... I'm banned from buying new sketchbooks for that exact reason lol At one point I had like 10 beautiful sketchbooks/journals that I was afraid to "ruin"

[@TeacupGirl]

The sketchbook tour… 😂😂😂 I’d feel the exact same way which is exactly why I haven’t splurged on Baylee Jae’s sketchbooks yet. Even though I really really want the mushroom one! Your little wizard mushroom character is so cute ~ he’s gorgeous. Your storytelling in your art is lovely. 🌻😊

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you. I'm learning to do better and use my supplies. Plus I made Sarah a promise that I wouldn't leave new art supplies unused on the shelf☺️💙💜

[@moiradraws]

I absolutely love the pieces you painted ❤

[@theimmersedreader]

You might think about getting the best cotton watercolor paper you can afford. Paper is the most important element in watercolor painting. Even Crayola watercolors behave better on 100% cotton. Emily Artful gave this advice in a few of her videos. It made the MOST difference in my own learning experience. This paper isn't great for watercolor, because the paper soaks it up right away. This can cause patchiness in your painting. Gouache (true gouache or acrylic gouache) may be a better medium for sketchbook/multimedia paper painting.

[@nilawarriorprincess]

Yes! Thats exactly what I've heard from multiple artists & thought when I saw the patchiness of the watercolors. I wish I'd known that before I purchased my dream set of CoR watercolors & was disappointed with their performance. Oh well. I'm currently waiting for a sale on a quality sketchbook or paper.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much for the advice. I'm definitely learning a lot from you guys commenting and I appreciate it so much 😁

[@nilawarriorprincess]

@@aussiecrafter Of course! I may not be able to draw how I'd like yet, but I've stored a ton of information from many resources. I'm from a family of teachers so I'm good with learning. I know I have the information I need. Now it's just about putting in the practice.

[@naly202]

The brushes that come off can be easily mended if you put a bit of superglue, or better still, wood glue, or even duct tape on the handle, then insert it in the brush. Ive had this issue so many times, but it's not a problem. And it won't be visible

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the tip 😊

[@blueghostlight7521]

your art is gorgeous, but that mousy...dang i love it! 💙💙💙

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰 That's so kind ☺️

[@Worthi_Creations]

Beautiful work!! I definitely want to get a set of chloe's brushes. ❤

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 😊 They were definitely worth it for me.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Aww your Mushroom& cuddle mouse with the melon are so adorable ❤ Great work Yes i love watching Nerdforge very very talented people 😜.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🤗 💙💙

[@Jennie_Chbz]

I would love to try Chloe’s brushes, the shipping scared me off a bit though. Getting stuff shipped to Australia hurts sometimes. 😫 I loved the product reviews and the artwork. You’re way to hard on yourself though, the moment anyone creates something with paint, pencil, pastel, thread, fabric.. whatever the material. They’re an artist. Their level of experience might vary, but trust me when I say this... You’re an artist, even if you don’t feel qualified to call yourself that. 😊 Keep up the great work, you’re doing great!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much, you are always so encouraging ❤️ 😊 I agree about the shipping. If you purchase through her etsy store, link in description, the postage is a lot cheaper.

[@Jennie_Chbz]

@@aussiecrafter ooo! Thanks! I’ll check it out. 😊

[@CraftyKazzaH]

Oooh great tip! I’ve wanted to buy some of these things but the exchange rate and postage are so high I haven’t been able to justify paying sometimes 3 or 4 times ‘their price’ to get them into my hands. E.g. Jazzas kits, no way I can justify that when I already have more or similar crafty stuff in my extensive curated collection/hoard 😉. I thought your artworks were cute!

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

The handles can do that in humid climates, I have bought Royal and Langnickel brushes while living in humid Florida, and my desert climate of Colorado, it only happened to my brushes in Florida. The humidity deteriorates the glue very quickly.

[@aussiecrafter]

I never thought of that,,, I know the humidity wreaks havoc with my hair, I didn't think it would wreck my brushes too 😆😆

[@Taracinablue]

Both of your little artworks came out adorable =)

[@aussiecrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@getjiggywithsam3572]

I found your channel through Sarah’s video and I’m so glad I subscribed! I really love your art style and I’m glad to see good quality videos from a smaller channel. I know you’ll get even better as you grow :)

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 💙💜☺️

[@theartofetta]

Lovely video ❤ liked both of the artworks....well done

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paranoiarpincess]

SO many of my brushes do that too, I use my scissors to crimp the metal back closed when they are just loose but haven't come off completely, and use glue and then once it's dry, use my scissors to crimp the metal back on into the wood.

[@aussiecrafter]

Good tip, thank you. Bit better and longer lasting than me just duck taping it 😆

[@paranoiarpincess]

@@aussiecrafter don't feel too bad, my first attempt was to seal it with nail polish. Second was to use my teeth to crimp it. Neiter is recommended lol

[@jessicahawkins669]

I’ve got nerdforge’s sketchbook too! I find that paints warM the pages, and alcohols markers bled through. But I still love it, and will keep painting in it.

[@aussiecrafter]

Agree. Best for dry media but as it handles the acrylic paint, I'll keep using it. Not for water colour though.

[@SeonasStudio]

I use watercolour and washes in mine, it warps but no worse than my actual watercolour sketchbooks, I love using mine for all sorts of media :)

[@geschichten_erzahlerin1176]

Hi I know the struggle. Every time I get a new beautiful notebook, I'm afraid to use it because I might not like what I'm writing and ruining it. I recently found a YTber who says pretty often "stop making your artsupplies sad by not using them" an she is so right. It's only a waste if you by stuff and refuses to use it because you don't want to ruin or wasting it. Your wizard shroom is super cute. I love him💖 Maby the purple is a granulating color? I have a few colors witch reakt intentionally like your purple.

[@persephoneblack888]

I've used the royal langnickel brushes for a decade and I can say, I've never had that issue. BUT when washing the brushes, never use super hot water and never run the water in the barrels where they attach to wood (not saying you did this, you may have received a bad batch). Running super hot water can loosen the glue and cause the barrel and brush to detach in any brush.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the advice. It has been suggested I got the student ones so maybe why they fell apart.

[@SinCityYetiArt]

Such a fun and inspiring channel for someone like me starting to look at making their own channel. Bonus I was your 1000th subscriber! 🤩

[@aussiecrafter]

Woohoo! What a landmark moment 😁 Just start creating, it's a learn as you go kind of gig. You might cringe a year later when you go back and watch it but you gotta start somewhere 😆😆

[@SinCityYetiArt]

@@aussiecrafter I am working on it, I have started recording and figuring out how to talk to the camera. 😅 My main medium is acrylic so I also need to branch out as my paintings take up to 80 hours to complete.

[@daniellemurphyakamousekawi5070]

Oh my goodness Sarah's channel brought me here! Your absolutely awesome! I want to start my own channel but I'm super scared! Would love to know how you started 🫶 love love love ❤ also go the Aussies 🇦🇺🇦🇺💖 keep up the amazing channel ❤️

[@aussiecrafter]

Go for it! Just start and learn as you go. Watch lots of content of creators you like and figure out what you like about how they put their videos together. And be yourself. 😁 I started with a desk lamp for lighting and a phone for my camera.

[@wynngwynn]

Are you leaving the brushes sitting in water? Even good brushes will have their glue eventually come off and cause that disconnecting of the bristles and ferrule from the barrel of the brush thing if you do. (8th grade me had some brushes and didn't do the best brush care and ruined an expensive brush that way). Now I use both good and cheaper brushes and as long as I take care of them they're not that different from each other.

[@aussiecrafter]

I am guilty of leaving brushes in water 🙋‍♀️ but those are still mostly unused and happened when I went to use them for the first time.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Your artwork is so cute!! 💖 The wizard mushroom is just magical!! 🌟 Your watermelon and hamster type critter are wonderfully done!! 👏👏 Great review, too!!😍

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much 😀💜💙

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@aussiecrafter You are quite welcome!! 🤗

[@amymbartell]

So, if you want a wash of color, you might want to try wet on wet watercolor. But... This paper MIGHT not hold up. Also, backgrounds usually should be done first. So, outline your drawing and do the wash first, then do the main painting. I can see your painting much in the style of acrylic, water color takes practice! I'd recommend getting a non water pen watercolor brush. Perhaps a #6.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate these sorts of comments 😊 I did consider the wet on wet but yes, was worried the paper wouldn't handle it. I had no idea about doing the background first 🙏 thank you.

[@khills]

@@aussiecrafter So although I no longer interact with them for various reasons, the watecolor channel Let's Make Art is actually a GREAT place to go for watercolor tips and tricks - it's all pretty opposite of acrylics. (I struggle with acrylics for that reason; the "logic" isn't intuitive to me, like it sounds like watercolors might not be intuitive for you.)

[@aussiecrafter]

@@khills thanks for the tips, I'll check it out 😁

[@khills]

@@aussiecrafter BTW, I agree with the others - you're absolutely an artist. You paint in multiple mediums, you draw, you create your own characters - what more is there? Stop selling yourself short!

[@nilawarriorprincess]

Yeah, I definitely think it's the paper. I don't think it's absorbent enough for watercolor. I came across this problem in my 1st couple of sketchbooks. I've heard from every established watercolor artist that paper is absolutely the most important place to spend your money if you're on a budget. My $80 CoR watercolors look rather dull on my budget paper. I prefer sketchbooks & haven't had the opportunity to get a better quality sketchbook for them. I only purchase art supplies on sale, so I'm waiting until I can afford some cotton watercolor paper to see their full potential.

[@thornwalker8970]

Hey! Your wizard shroom is super cute!! The purple turned pink because of something called granulation: your purple is most likely made from a combination of a pink and blue pigment... this blue pigment certainly being ultramarine blue, which to put it simply is a very heavy pigment that tends to settle at the bottom of the paper while the pink sits on top, creating this separation :) it's a very cool effect that is sought after by many artists, so it's actually a sign of quality with your paints!!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you. I really am learning so much from my comment section. I love it 😀 😍

[@replicanna6931]

Immediatly a new sub! That was lovely!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for subbing 🥰🥰🥰

[@amalinasyamimi2539]

aaa im saving ma money for the sketchbookk thanks for the revieww, and i agreed with you about Martina haha

[@aussiecrafter]

No problem!! She really is in a league of her own.

[@cucumberwhale]

You can get more even watercolor washes when you pre-wet the area with water first.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the tip 😊

[@laurenb9479]

Excellent bubbles!

[@melwhitworth3077]

Yay just found you. As a fellow ozzy I love the 6 ps. 😂 your amazing can’t wait to watch more

[@aussiecrafter]

Yay, glad you found me 😁 Thank you! 🥰

[@kellyreed8433]

Hey just saw the video with sarah renae clark and immediately subscribed to your channel ^_^ your presentation and vibe i'm very on board with and i love your art style! Also hobby art is still art at the end of the day, its what i do too and you are amazing keep up the awesome work

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much!! Sarah is truly remarkable ❤️ I'm glad your here 😁

[@kellyreed8433]

@@aussiecrafter i'm also from perth ^_^ so its nice watching an art youtuber this side of Australia for a change

[@felinefurkin4275]

It’s great to hear these are all good. I’ve admired the brushes and sketchbook, but the shipping costs ended up too much. Royal and Langnickel is a really cheap brand tbh. I’ve got some really cheap brushes by Daler Rowney, a set of ten synthetics, that have lasted well for a decade, though another set were awful, it was strange. I love your characters and the pastel acrylic. I love when watercolours separate like that, though not if you did want an even colour. Purples I mix with granulating blues often do that for me.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 💜 I'm sure I will learn to work with granulating water colours rather than wondering what's going on 🤣

[@Goddess452]

Love your artwork, you shouldn't put yourself down, you're very creative and we're all at different levels. I think you've a lot of talent and I'm looking forward to future videos. I hope you don't mind me asking but I was curious about the little app you used to help in giving you inspiration on which way to take your mushroom character. Is it one that is downloadable or did you create it? It seems very handy when you're a little stuck on what to draw.😊

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much! The app was just a free random spinning wheel that I put different ideas on. Googled a lot of them 😁

[@amilena_wyamesart]

A year isn't too bad, I've had some of my sketchbooks for about five years and they're still empty!! 😂 I'm trying to get better at it though. I'm having the most luck with a little 4 x 4 I got for my birthday this year because the small page is less intimidating for me than a larger one.

[@aussiecrafter]

I like the idea of a smaller sketch book. 😃

[@michelleclifton8868]

Hi. I'm new to your channel. Love your charaters!! So cute! I think the issue with the paints might be more about the sizing on the paper. Do some swatches on watercolor paper and I bet you get a different result. I'm sure the quality is great on the sketchbook, but it's not wc paper, so you can get some interesting results. I love using wc on weird paper for the cool effects that I get sometimes. 😊 Thanks for the video. Glad you popped up on my page. And you're 100 percent an artist! And you're a professional artist at that! Embrace it and enjoy it 😊

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much for the advice and compliments 😁😊 so heart-warming 💗

[@annettefournier9655]

I have had cheap Royal and Langnickle in use for 5 years and they have not separated at the ferrel. Wood handled or any brushes for that matter cannot be left in water as the handle swells and the glue separates. ❤

[@brittanymclarney3238]

I love that I found your channel! I heard you say a few times in a couple videos that you want to learn more about watercolor. I would be happy to help if you want! I am no professional but have been making and using watercolor paint for years now.

[@aussiecrafter]

That is such a kind offer💙💜. Truth be told, I'm a bit of a lazy learner 😳 and jump from one medium to the next 😬

[@brittanymclarney3238]

@@aussiecrafter oh I get that!

[@Skittl1321]

I use gel medium to hold together my brushes when they fall apart. I am so bad about leaving them in water.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for the idea 😁. I'm guilty of that too 😳. I've been very careful with Chloe's brushes though.

[@ArtisticKatz]

Great review, and great video. 👍

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks Michelle! 😁👍💜💙

[@KimThane]

You did a beautiful job! Loved the paintings you did!! New fellow artist subscriber here!

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you so much🥰 and for subbing 😁

[@Lynnthedragonquester]

Aww, I love Merlin. And the mouse is sooo cute.

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰

[@desireeg5807]

First of all: You've been making me smile a little bit more with every post-advent-calendar video. "The Manipulations of Manni (Manny? Mannie? Man-ny?)!" (🤔 Needs work.) I might be a bit obsessed. Also: I just wanted to say how I love, appreciate and adore that, compared to sooooo many KZbinrs, you're classic Ozzie. (NOT bogan, classic. 😂) And you make classic Ozzie look and sound amazing. I'm from NZ 🖤🤍but I've lived in Brisbane 💚💛for... a while - a number of years longer than I originally intended anyway - and I reckon NZ and Oz are super similar in that we're kinda... understated? We definitely don't tend to have issues with hyperventilating in our excitement . Not in the same way I've noticed those from other countrys seem to anyway (I mean no disrespect, this seems to be an Oceanic idiosyncrasy, is all).

[@aussiecrafter]

Desiree, you've made my day,,,, I thought no one noticed Mannie, Roger and Hans's antics 😆 Glad to know I don't sound bogan Aussie, I do get worried as the more relaxed and excited I get the more I think my accent gets heavier. 😆😆

[@desireeg5807]

@@aussiecrafter heavier? Maybe 🤔 but your enunciation doesn't, like, disappear. If that makes sense? There's nothing wrong with the Australian accent 😁 besides, not sounding the same/generic suits you, because you're not generic 💜 I love what you're doing with the three of them. It's like they're telling a story (although sometimes the camera angle doesn't quite show the entire scene, but that's okay... It adds to the mystery 😁)

[@nettonnet8038]

Love Merlin the mushroom!

[@annamarielewis7078]

Not dodgy at all. Straight adorable 💝

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰

[@cassiacolors]

The watermelon page was SO CUTE! (And ohmygoodness where did you get the Crayola purse in the background?)

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you ❤️ That purse was a customisation from an earlier video 😊

[@cassiacolors]

@@aussiecrafterIt's amazing!

[@joanneboland4308]

What did you use over your pencil drawings to lighten them?

[@aussiecrafter]

Kneaded eraser

[@joanneboland4308]

@@aussiecrafter thank you

[@jacintawilley2849]

Love your artwork. Wish I could draw as well as you

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰 and you can, time is all you need.

[@tabbi888]

I'm so jealous you managed to get the nerdforge sketchbook, I really wanted one when they came out but on their website it said then and even now that they didn't ship to Australia. So I'm just wondering how you managed to get it shipped here ,did you have to contact them first to make arrangements, because sadly their website still says no shipping to Australia. Sorry, but I so desperately want one but have no idea how to get it here in Australia.

[@aussiecrafter]

I just ordered online (admittedly as soon a they released it) using the link from their video. Maybe they cancelled Australia postage soon after? 🤔 I do remember thinking their postage was very reasonable so maybe they found they were losing money on shipping to Aus so cancelled that option? 🤷

[@tabbi888]

@@aussiecrafter it's such a shame as I'd dearly love one. I clicked on the link also within a week of release but when I read their postage policy it specifically excluded Australia sadly. I did have to go to their policy section to find it stated though as just looking at the product it didn't say anything about it. I really wish they'd open it up to Aussies as not only is it just a beautiful book but they had extra pages which I was looking for and the paper seemed to perform far better than most. So sad.

[@julietoye9872]

Adorable!!! 🤗💖😊

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you! 🤗💜💙

[@LuchaCatDIY]

New subscriber here from Tokyo! Thanks for sharing 😊❤ your beautiful painting 🍄

[@aussiecrafter]

🥰Thanks and welcome 😁

[@astridgarcia888]

Hi Di. I am a new subscriber after watching Sarah and you in her last video !

[@aussiecrafter]

Thanks for subbing! What Sarah did was such a reflection of her 🥰🥰 She's amazing 👏

[@annamarielewis7078]

When you have good tools, your art is better💝

[@annamarielewis7078]

I subscribed mostly because I love all things Australian, and you are just too adorable. 💝

[@aussiecrafter]

That is so sweet,, thank you again 🥰

[@christinalieu2286]

I need to know what that app is...I need drawing ideas sometimes and my brain just cant :P

[@aussiecrafter]

It was a simple spin the wheel app. I just made several wheels in the app by googling theme ideas as well a some from my 🧠 ,,,, there's a few in there 😉. I have one for creatures, theme, colour palette/theme, activity.

[@naly202]

Oh dear, if i had a beautiful washi tape from Baylee, i would use it to make art, not cover it with paint and throw it away, you can do that with any other old tape. Ah well , each to their own.

[@magicmonster6877]

Could the pink be because of the use of alcohol markers in previous page and alcohol residue?

[@aussiecrafter]

Good thought but no alcohol markers on previous page. It's been suggested it could be watercolor granulation,,,, a desired effect. I'm still new to this medium 🤷‍♀️😄

[@lotusflowerpassion]

love you cute little mouse and watermelon and Merlin so cute. the brushes ya I have bought a few sets that do that too was not impressed for the cost of them .

[@aussiecrafter]

Thank you 🥰

[@hansendesigns]

Even hobbyists could benefit (esp watercolor) from saving up the few extra dollars to get a good six primary color set like , for example the daniel smith 6 primary beginner set. You get excellent performance, good practice with optimum materials, and very good lightfastness. Watercolor tubes can last a long time and you can pour your own half pans. For those who don’t know why you need 6 primaries, your palette benefits from having a warm and cool of each of the primaries to get optimal secondaries and the widest mixing range.

[@aussiecrafter]

Very good advice thank you. I really am learning so much from you all.

[@hansendesigns]

@@aussiecrafter 🌸

[@robot7759]

Who needs brushes when you've got a spork?

[@wynngwynn]

Some watercolors granulate/separate and that's the characteristic of the pigment. If they were 50 dollars that could be the case (you sometimes get that in higher end paints, in fact some super expensive paints are purposely MARKETED as granulating/separating. If you'd like to know which ones do that do a swatch sheet of the whole set. Some might be more opaque naturally (cobalt, cadmiums etc are like that...same with ochres), some might be granulating (ultramarine etc).

[@aussiecrafter]

That's a really great idea, thank you😃