Sennelier L'Aquarelle Watercolor Review

Sennelier L'Aquarelle Watercolor Review
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[@suzisandpiper]

I think the sennelier are made with a traditional water colour approach in mind....I think a lot of people into more design aspects such as card decor etc may do well with the Japanese vibrant colours that have more opacity. What you get with paints like Sennelier is more at the opposite end of the spectrum with delicate glazing techniques....you can build up the most delicate luminous lifelike qualities of the plants and foliage allowing the white of the paper to shine through, and these paints are some of the best for that. As you say it's horses for courses....and worth considering what you need the paints for before shelling out....anyone with doubts about these professional quality paints just check out Anna Mason and Billy Showell in on line tutorials....

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

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[@Tugboat-R-Us]

I like the concept of Sennelier. It’s more transparent which is what I want in a watercolor. If I want a heavy opaque paint, then I would use my gouache paints.

[@nerdywatercolorist6551]

Well, brought these paints based on your review 2 years ago. I was HELL skeptical when working with them. And I was used to charging in with bold and bright colors, so used the ultramarine and burnt sienna in 2 paintings lol! Didn't touch the paints for an year, cuz was scared of using them up. A year ago, I started focusing on layering techniques, replaced my burnt sienna and Ultramarine, and have ABSOLUTELY fallen in Love with them. These are the colors which are helping me define my own style! Thanks a Lot for this review! PS. I brought the 24 color set and supplimented it with a quin magenta (Helios purple in Sennelier) and Indanthrene blue. The set now provides everything I need without anything I don't. (Learnt to use even the colors with white added!!)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome!

[@aeriacross770]

I invested in my first artist grade paints with Sennelier and happy hearing that people who've tried it are satisfied. I alao checked lightfast tests and they hold up pretty strongly for an entire year taped to a window in the sun. I got this exact set with 12 +6 free pans as an investment. The Sennelier shop here in Paris had a sale of 25% off for watercolors and the lady was kind enough to suggest this set because the +6 pans and plus the discount is great value for money. I paid about 43 euros so pretty darn good deal.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Nice review Lindsay! I bought the 12 set for $60 last year at Jerry's (without the 6 extra). Lovely paints. I keep them in my small grab and go sketch kit. A bit more opaque than my M. Graham palette choices so I don't use them for studio work much (cool to know you're also an M. Graham-o-phile). Great paint for location sketching though!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+The Mind of Watercolor yes, they are my favorite! I could not pass up this set tho and Ali agree they seem more opaque or maybe weaker in color and I reckon it might be why you can make subtle adjustments easily with glazes. It is my first long palette and I like the room for a pen or brush in the middle. I am not sure if I will buy more colors, I need to use them more and see. Thanks for commenting Steve!

[@diannaa5631]

I'm a fairly new watercolorist notice I didn't say artist,I've been in art all my life.i learned so much from you and thank you for stearing me to m graham.i have arches and schmincke as well but I'm an m Graham, sennelier girl

[@TheSpinDoctor]

That Payne's Grey is not dissimilar to what I refer to as "Jane's Grey Plus" which is Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna and Quin Rose - I think DS call that "Shadow" and some companies per this one swap the Ultramarine for Phthalo Blue RS. It's in my Chromatic Neutrals video and has a lot of depth. You're right some of these are unusual pigments - I'll do an analysis of each paint when I have time. Thanks for the shoutout though I don't think anyone's ever called me "[high] falutin" before ;)

[@gtatianal]

Love Sennelier! Easy to mix, pick up with a brush and glaze. I am just learning, but this brand is definitely simple in use.

[@Aquarellina]

It looks like from your swatches that they are not good but amazing for glazing. I find it extremely painful when the colours reactivate due to glazing and it just moves everything around. I saw Melibertine's video where she paints the flowers with these pink tones and it's just absolutely fantastic how they don't move when she applies the second layer. Looking to upgrade to these and a paper better than Canson. Thank you for the review ;)

[@amyx231]

Aquarellina i personally think Strathmore 300 is better than Canson XL. From drawing paper and mixed media paper, no experience with Canson WC paper because I don’t want to try it. The price is comparable.

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you for the review Lindsay , I have these paints in my basket but wanted to check your review first , love the flower and the feather you painted and your comments had me laughing so much lol

[@sharonfrench1087]

Yes on the feather tutorial it's awesome! Love your comparisons. Using what I have at this point. Thank you

[@anitaholmes6824]

Your feather is to die for beautiful...omg....it looks so real! I would love a tutorial on it, the longer the better...LOL...never tire of watching you. TFS

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I love watching your videos. I often re-watch a review before buying too. I saw this set on sale, again and I purchased it! Yes, I know that you might not get much revenue from your older videos, but I am glad that you still have it listed and my previous comment says I would not buy this set, yet I finally purchased it! Thank you once again for simply being you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lynncooper1781]

I almost forgot sennelier had watercolors,i love the oil pastels,these would do great as a underpainting for the oil pastels.Great video Lindsay.👌❤👍🌹

[@CharlotteLWilliams]

This was a very helpful review. I've always wanted to snag these when they are on sale. I bought a 24 palette of Windsor Newton on sale about 5 years ago and found that I was not crazy about some of the colors, so this review was perfect for helping me decide. I decided not to get it because I already do have the colors I like in the palette. I loved seeing all the swatches. Great review!

[@EveBolt]

I really like Sennelier paints! I'm gonna have to save up and hope I can find this neat 12+6 set haha!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Yes, please do a tutorial of the blue Jay's feather. Very cool!! I tried the second autumn leaf with several coats of glazes with my Qor set on Strathmore 400 series paper, and the paper pilled, and buckled. I was surprised as I usually use the 300 series without these problems. I will post the painting to your fBk site when it dries.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+GWENNETH SIMMONS thanks, I'll have a look tonight. Maybe your brush is too hard or your paper too fragile

[@SunnysEyes]

I use strathmore 400 and have never had it pill. maybe you are using too hard a brush. I always do lots of layers and it holds up beautifully. if you use firm brushes designed for acrylic or oil any softer or more absorbent papers will pill. hope this helps.😊

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

+SunnysEyes: I will try to use one of Lukas watercolor brushes, instead of my Aquanauts! That's a shame, if it's my new brush set. ;-( Thank you all for these helpful suggestions.

[@jahanarachowdhury263]

GWENNETH SIMMONS

[@g07estebanybellaerikka50]

Um please review kids paint

[@dthurley8490]

I would LOVE to see a tutorial on the Feather. It turned out beautifully.

[@LanasCooking]

I use the Sennelier tube paints and really like them, but then I do a lot of washes and glazing. And - yes, I'd love to see a tutorial on the feather!

[@ArtBrain]

I bought these when they dropped again to $35, since I was very curious about honey-based water color, but didn't want to go down the M. Graham slippery slope! ha. As you so rightly put it, they don't knock my socks off. The pigments are ground so finely that they lose some of their character. For instance, the ultramarine doesn't granulate! WHAT! And color-wise, the burnt sienna is disappointing, as is the Venetian red. What I did find is that they provide nice control for liner work. They're so smooth and maybe the honey makes them a touch sticky so it's super easy to get nice fine lines with them. So their purpose in my kit is liner work. They will never replace my Daniel Smith collection for vibrancy, pigment load and character. But they're kind of fun. I don't like the way the palette opens, but having a wide center area between the rows of pans so more pans can fit in between is nice. Thanks for the idea and tips.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The more I've iused them the more I like them. I find it is impossible to overwork a painting with these because they glow the more layers you use rather than get muddy. They are not my #1 paint either but for certain subjects they rock! And for $35, totally worth it!

[@mypandapaints5854]

Because you did the layering for Sennelier, their 3rd layer would be similar to the mass tone of how you swatches the other brands. So the top of your swatch where the color is the strongest. If you searched Sennelier the same way, you would find that you can do a dark 1st layer like with the others. Also, Ultramarine is not a naturally granulating pigment. If you have brands in which Ultramarine granulated, it is because it has an additive to help with granulation. Just thought you'd like to know that.

[@mangomontero]

Ultramarine is not a naturally granulating pigment?? Granulating ultramarines have something added? I don’t think so. Ultramarin feinst from Schmincke is the least granulating PB29 (that I know of), and only because it is ground finer to avoid the natural granulation of the ultramarine blue pigment.

[@rhonda1631]

Oh my goodness Lindsay, you are funny!! I love how you do not take yourself too serious. You are so down to earth. Thank you for all you do, you are my number one you tube person to watch. I always save your video's for last to end the day on a great note!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thanks!

[@THESHOMROM]

So much great information and helpful hints in this video. You're a wonderful knowledgeable teacher. The way you test then organize your colors is the best I've seen. I just bought a pack of sheet protectors and now know what to do with the many extra. Thank you.

[@williamwinn948]

love sennelier watercolors.

[@ritanyasurenu432]

Thank you so much for this review! I mostly paint with acrylics and am trying to learn watercolour. Have been watching your watercolour tutorials but have not been able to get it right. I like doing landscapes and have this tendency to layer and my paint just spreads like threads on the paper. I am not sure if it’s an issue with the paper or the paint or me 😃 (I use 300gsm watercolour paper that I got in an art box and the mei lang/ pretty excellent paints)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It sounds like your paper dosn't have much sizing or you are not letting the paint dry between layers.

[@ritanyasurenu432]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you so much for the reply. Is there a low cost student grade paper that I can try?

[@rebekahstarlight9482]

I like the flower with sennelier paints better... maybe it's the lack of lines?

[@Candeekissez]

I'd love to see a real time tutorial of the Blue Jay feather. I actually bought these paints about two months ago and haven't used them yet, so this review was right on time. I hope you do the tutorial so I can use them for the feather. Thanks Lindsay.

[@danielleb.7055]

Thank you for all of your reviews as they are always helpful and take into consideration many things other reviewers may forget. I know you always give your 100% honest review regardless of the brand and type of product. Have a great day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad to help

[@marygenre943]

Yes, definitely would like a tutorial on the feather. I really enjoy your videos and am learning alot. And as an aside I just wanted to let you know that I find myself answering you when you ask questions in your monolog - LOL!!!

[@taylorjudi]

I am still envious of your swatch binder! I would love to own all those different paint sets. Thanks for all the time you put into reviewing the different paint brands so we can make an informed decision about our purchases.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

you're welcome:)

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay! You continually amaze and astound with your painting information and your sample paintings as so wonderful too! I have only used these paints in sample form on dot cards. I just could never pull the trigger as they are just so darn expensive in the US! I was so glad when you posted a price for this set of 12+6 for $39.00!(I just followed your link, the price has gone up! $67.90) I simply know more that a couple of people who would love to get these as a gift if I cannot find it in my heart to love them! I know if I want to get more to fill the set to 24 I might consider doing that just to get a full wide range of paints! I can always add another brand that enhances these paints too! Wonderful review and super exciting, You always get the most in your reviews too! Thanks Lindsay!

[@aprilstark8887]

Great review! I would love to see tutorials on all the features you painted! Also would love to see one on your seascape. The sky was really nice, and the water had so much depth. Thanks!

[@aprilstark8887]

I meant "feathers".

[@betsy773]

Oh my word...THANK YOU, Thank you for this comparison. I just got a 12 set -10ml tube set for $66 on amazon. I like that you said layering is a good thing for these. I dont layer but want to try it. My sister fiddles with layers sorta drives me nuts. Ha. I have only had Cotman for 15 yrs now ready for a change. I just found you yesterday. Snow storm delaying amazon driver so I am binge watching your videos. Thank you for your work. 🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Terry-xf8uh]

I like your product reviews and really appreciate the education on colors!

[@sherryroberts7716]

One hack about this overlay, which I love, is to take clear scotch tape and lay it over the underneath of the overlay. It will prevent the ink that they printed it with from scratching.

[@teressaclementsmollyann8704]

Thank you so very much , I do like layering so this might be for me , I'll keep my eye out for the sale again I kind of used my art allotment up for this month .

[@susierisk2347]

I like the information about the pigments. The feather painting is fantastic and yes, I would like to see the long version of a tutorial on it. Thanks.

[@donna1811]

Lindsay, I saw one of your videos the other day and you were tearing paper for your journal. I learned that if you hold the paper in your left hand and used your right thumb and forefinger to tear away from you,you would not get the white edge around the item.as it would be on the back of the paper in your left hand.Just a tip. Love your videos,keep up the good work!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Donna HONIG thank you :)

[@diannaa5631]

I love sennelier.its my second favorite actually.my favorite is m.graham.both have honey.And they work together very well

[@thefrugalcrafter]

M graham is my fave too!

[@stacyamazedbylife7508]

I've just ordered this set from Blicks and am waiting with bated breath for this delivered! I, too, really don't like trying to mix paints on plastic or metal pallette. It is truly a pet peeves. Thanks for the Magic Eraser suggestion. I'll try that this afternoon, when I sit to paint. I really enjoy your videos in general. I've just found you. Thanks so much! 😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

they get better the more you use them I think):

[@makanivalur]

Your reviews are so informative and so much better structured than those of many other youtubers. Thank you for helping me make an informed decision!

[@susananncherrysetter3902]

I always like your take on supplies, you are fair. But in this case I felt you were determined not to like Sennelier. I've been using watercolors for a very long time and Sennelier is one of the most versatile and "true" watercolors I've ever used. They "glow". They glowed in this video when you compared the red flower and showed your feather....and ocean sketch. Hope you give them another try. And thanks for sharing your time with us.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I did a follow up after using them more. They are lovely:)

[@MoMaryR]

@@thefrugalcrafter I just loved your water-side sketch and the feather that you did. Do you have any link to your follow-up on Sennelier? I just ordered the set of 12 tubes (my first Artist Quality paints) as I have read so many great reviews on them (perhaps most in Europe, not sure)

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

My tube sets of Sennelier came just yesterday. Thanks for this review Lindsey. I would love to see the blue jay tutorial (the longer version).

[@karenowen7854]

Thanks for comparing watercolors. It's always nice to include a sketch @ Acadia N.S. - loved revisiting there with your painting; & you even included some sand. You are so thorough.

[@joyfulldj]

Btw I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pigment theories. Maybe it's to dry to do a tutorial just on that on youtube. But can you do a blog lesson on that? Just on the pigments. I am fascinated with the knowledge you get from basic pigment info. And a longer not live video on the feather would be awesome.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+A .Vultink check out handprint.com there is so much info on pigments there.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

A lot is learned by osmosis from others. I have a copy of the Color Index which is extortionate but I've had it years, that helps me a lot. I'm trying to build analyses of all the major sets of paints breaking down "this mix won't make nice greys" etc and "goes brown in sunlight but recovers in the dark" etc.

[@aprilstark8887]

Yeah there is! Makes my head swim, lol. And the only thing I have to get onto the Internet with is my smartphone.

[@aeriacross770]

For the sennelier flower vs prima flower. I kind of prefer the one you made with Sennelier.

[@veaudor]

Wonderful tutorial. And, yes, you must do the feather!

[@jillshort9241]

You might like the brightness of the cheapie version, but the depth is much greater on the Sennelier version and it looks more "professional" because of that, IMO

[@corikay]

Thank you for doing the additional comparison! I thought it was quite helpful. Please do a tutorial on the beautiful Blue Jay Feather! Very realistic!

[@thisartjourney5150]

Yep, we need that tutorial! Long tutorials are good by the way ;)

[@thisartjourney5150]

oh, oh, the colored feathers too!!!

[@jaynewalters7004]

yes, yes ,yes please, please do the feather lindsay, beautiful

[@BeverlyBaxley]

Paint the feather regular time. Your softball players is another favorite. It is beautiful.

[@shallremainnameless1998]

Thanks for your thoughts on these Lindsay. I couldn't decide whether to get the W&N 18 professional watercolours from Cass Art or this set of Sennelier from Curtis Ward. Both were a steal of a deal. Following your review I got the W&N. I really don't think that I'd have been happy with the Sennelier as your review showed that a lot of the colours consisted of unusual pigment combinations. I also have Gansai Tambi and a tiny metal travel tin of ten DR Aquafine which I absolutely love due to the intense pigmented colours that produce clean mixes.

[@mariakellner2221]

Both senelier and m graham watercolor contains honey and gum Arabic, i find glazing not a problem with most artist pigment the previous layer needs to be bone dry,other wise the top layer mixes with other layers.

[@pattykelly6621]

So if you would use the Sennelier for glazing, then I take it you would only glaze Sennelier over Sennelier? I assume if the Cotman;s (which I use) lift easily that would still happen glazing Sennelier over them? I must say that primary set of Daniel Smith are calling my name though. Thanks Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

you can intermix anything but cotmans will lift if you are not careful when glazing

[@creationswithvic]

love that painted feather!

[@designsofluid8308]

I managed to get this set for £32 from Curtis Ward website in the UK, SO excited to get them! Couldn't believe my luck!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

sweet!

[@gailgassen8670]

Love those paintings!always wondered what was so special about those paint except the long history. Loved the feather & yes would love a tutorial on the feather. Love the comparison! Thank you! As always your the best! I love watching you! And I want to congratulate you on being on the Life Book 2017! I was over the top when I saw you there!! I've wanted to say this on your fb but haven't been their for awhile. So happy your being a teacher there! I want to take it really bad, so we'll see, God willing & I find a stash of $ I'll be there!👍🏻❣

[@teresab1341]

Had to look it up-never heard if it till now. Sounds like an honor! Congratulations Lindsay!

[@arciafrench993]

I love the feathers, I have a boxful I've collected. I find it is very beneficial if you do full lessons vs. fast ones. I painted the geranium card & everyone said it was beautiful, thanks.

[@sharonavalos9165]

Love the feather painting!

[@phillipstroll7385]

I get the prima kits just for the metal tin; although, I must admit, I don't hate their paints. I am not a fan of all their sets, but their tropicals and woodlands I do enjoy. The woodlands is probably my fave of their sets because the colors, although highly pigmented, seem to be a bit subdued. When I want to paint in a vintage style or make a peice look old, faded, vintage, it's definitely my go to. I don't like sennelier myself. I prefer Daniel Smith and W&N over sennelier. Even those are easy to expensive to be honest about it. Especially these days when there are so very many quality paints made for students that perform just as well at a fraction of the price. Especially today when most at is sold as a print. Great review. Maybe I'll retry them in a heavy glaze building up layers before I give them away.

[@adamw2621]

Have you tried Sennelier in the tubes? I know you like MG, and I think the Sennelier are very close to those. They are really saturated, and they generally retain their moisture very well. I saw the flower you did a day or so ago with these and really liked how saturated the color was. Oh and those magic erasers will get up your staining color remnants like Phthalo Blue. It is the only thing apart from soaking a palette in Bleach, that I have seen to remove the stains on palettes. Always look forward to your wc videos!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good tip!

[@JeanneGS1]

I have the little pocket tin set of 8 little cubes - less than true 1/2 pan size as they fit loosely in some empty half-pans I got. Purchased it from Amazon for about $16.00. I plan to use the tin, put magnetic tape on the bottom of the half-pans, and add some other colors from tubes. I like these, although I only use them when I'm out somewhere with waiting time on my hands!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+JeanneGS1 I considered that set and the 6 half pan in the metal tin but I knew I wanted to review it so I wanted a greater range of colors.

[@crookshankspaw2829]

Can I please ask something? Do you have any information about Sennelier's lightfastness? And I can not decide between W&N Professional 12 Color and Sennelier 24 Color... Any recomendation?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

they are great just as any pro watercolor line but they will have fugitive colors in the line such as Opera Rose. You want to check the lightfastness rating of each color you wish to buy. Its right on the label tho.

[@Exoprismart]

Great review!! I have the 48 pan set and really enjoy them, although Holbien and Daniel Smith remain my everyday watercolors. Would REALLY love a side by side of these and the schmincke watercolor!! If you already have a comparison, could you point me in the direction of the video? Thanks so much and thank you for all the wonderful content!! Love your channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@aeriacross770]

An artist I met and with whose works I now love is using Daniel Smith and is an ambassador for Daniel Smith. Was looking to these videos to see if I'm also good just with the Sennelier.

[@taylorjudi]

I bought the Prima Tropicals for $15.00 just for the tin. Now, I can't wait to use them. . I love the colors in your geranium painting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

sweet!

[@creativesolutions902]

I so agree with you about adding white to my colors! I can't stand that

[@annettefournier9655]

I love glazing. I love to build up softly and tend to overwork at times. Probably good fit for me.

[@rmuller366]

Lindsey, that feather you did with the Sennelier is gorgeous! Did you do a tutorial on that one? Not finding it in your playlists. I’ve been thinking about getting this paint because I’m so pokey with my watercolor. Can’t seem to get myself to move fast enough before water dries up so I think it may be just what I’m looking for. Thanks and blessings to you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes and there is a video. Search blue Jay feather on my channel page.

[@rmuller366]

Found it! Thank you so much Lindsey. You’re the best. Blessings to you!

[@robinburdette7201]

Yes, please do the Blue Jay feather!!

[@teresawebster3498]

I like the second geranium painting it is really pretty.

[@waymire01]

I HATE those "flap trays" on metal palettes. Someone showed me how to take them off and I've removed all of them in my collection. Just get in the way and constantly a problem. I use a ceramic tray for mixing anyway which is superior ($7 Walmart lol).

[@lizlopez8494]

Love the feather very much.

[@charlottevanstraten339]

Love the feather!

[@Joe_Maysky]

Thanks for this Lindsay! I agree with you on Naples Yellow Deep which I may buy a single tube of, but see no real need between my collection of Turner and Daniel Smith paints for any of the other colors, with perhaps the exception of forest green because it's not as deep as a Perylene Green which I think is actually a black pigment that skews green (I'm sure Rich will correct me if I'm wrong or confirm!). As far as white added, we disagree slightly; my favorite DS Verditer Blue has white added, but it's PW4 Zinc White which is transparent as opposed to the opaque Titanium White (PW6). Also, can you teach us how to do the water droplet on a day when you need a short, quick video? I'd appreciate it, and I picked up the Uni-Ball Signo white gel pens when I saw how opaque they were from your tutorials when you used them!

[@Joe_Maysky]

Update the 10ml tubes are $5.88 on Jerry's, so for two colors I might just go for that.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Joe Maysky good deal!

[@DrawingWithFire]

Hi Joe!! TAG your it...lol! 😂

[@Joe_Maysky]

Tag you're it Val! Hi!

[@DrawingWithFire]

Joe Maysky​ hey Joe you can't tag me here in the same video...you have to find me somewhere else!!! Lmbo 😂 nanny nanny boo boo you can't catch me. 😜

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😆 With me being so detailed oriented, I really do love this set. Here are the wonderful half pan colors I added to the tin: Quin. Red (pr209), Magenta Permanent(pv19), Cobalt Violet light hue(pv16,pr112,pw6), Caput mortum(pr101), Yellow ochre(py43), indigo blue(pb60,pr15:1,pbk7), Blue indanthrene(pb60), blue cobalt deep(pb72). I will attach a photo in google+ so you can see the swatches. 😆 I realize, out at the game you didn't have the pan wrappers, but if you look on the wrapper (white part) it does list all the pigment color(s), lightfastness ratings, and transparency, that's where I got my information above...just a fyi. 😉 Watercolors are definitely a personal choice and it is OK to like different ones. These definitely glaze beautifully and for me the more subtle, less in your face with the first swipe is perfect. I want the control to build instead of trying to calm down a to bright color. I also have 5 of the sennelier in tubes. One color is confusing based on name. It's called brown pink (py150, pg7, pbr23), BUT the color is a greenish gold...absolutely beautiful landscape color, just not the right name imo...lol 😉

[@DrawingWithFire]

oh I have to add this. I just compared my sennelier indigo (pb60, pb15:1, pbk7) to my mission gold indigo (pb29, pb27, pbk7) and I have to say the sennelier is absolutely gorgeous and the mission gold is more (for a lack of a better word) blah. The sennelier has a beautiful deep dark blue to it, where as the mission gold actually looks very similar sennelier's neutral tint with a very small hint of blue added...very surprising. I only have this color in the 2 brands, so I can't compare further.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I only got the pure pigment (single pigment mission golds so no mixed pigments in there) good to know though!

[@DrawingWithFire]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich​ yea...I actually got the mission gold for free with a pallette, in fact it was my 1st color of theirs. The indigos are on the bottom left with the sennelier neutral grey at the top. I think you will only be able to see the photo from google+. 😉 _lh3.googleusercontent.com/wiyMDlMUwUjVt5oVVO3Waa2-QsHhPwKqv1SqG9_Sv5Km8NsNG9CMRUfm8kao9_U2dEJ1aRUx2A_

[@K_rye]

The blue jay feather is amazing. I'd love to see a tutorial. Maybe begin with some general tips about feathers although you did some of that already with the Mission gold vs silver review. Then a detailed one about the blue jay feather. Do you think someone could produce similar detail with a student grade paint? I love looking the reviews of all the expensive paint lines, but I'm just starting out and really can not justify that kind of expense.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+K Rye sure, just keep in more Ind that student paint wants to lift so make sure you let rack layer dry well:)

[@functionoflightone]

Very interesting. I would love to see you do a tutorial on the feathers. They are smashing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

it is up now:)

[@valeriejohnson2367]

I ordered my set like yours today.

[@jaccusefashion]

Thankyou , your feather rocks

[@cecilialofgren1396]

I put a ball of power tack (tack it) under the sloping lid. Easy to put inside when you finished painting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good idea!

[@lisaseckold9296]

Bought them at full price, and am disappointed - but as you say, they probably just require a glazing technique, rather than my preference of one layer... (Am starting to appreciate WN so much more, the more I try other brands.)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

If you have a subject you tend to overwork use tbe sennliers and it will turn out beautifully!

[@heatea5255]

a 120 ???? im in france and I got a 24 pans sennelier Set for 39.99

[@thefrugalcrafter]

sweet!

[@heatea5255]

too bad i cant paint x) its my first watercolor set ive never painted before and im strugglin ive never did anything artistic before haha

[@richieray6619]

I'm guessing you got the La Petite?

[@wolflynnx4]

Blue Jay's feather tutorial ! ! YES Please!

[@JoiLori2]

Oh Lindsey thanks for a very informative video. Would love a long video on the Blue Jay feather...... it's gorgeous! I am just beginning and appreciated the swatch comparisons at the end. I just purchased the Korean company's Mission Gold watercolors. I think after watching your video I will wait for a sale on Daniel Smith , if that ever happens, :) .

[@thefrugalcrafter]

they are always on sale at Jerry's artarama, Blick and EBAY, have a look around:)

[@farmwife7944]

I just got the Sennelier Sample Pack of 6 full tubes , the 10 ml size, for all of $12.99 at Dick Blick, but Amazon had it for awhile too. I have to say I am underwhelmed. I use M. Graham, QOR, and Daniel Smith watercolors and they have spoiled me for vibrant transparent pigments. The pack has Bright Red and there is no info on it on the Sennelier web site so I assume it is fugitive. I'm glad I tried the pack as well as 3 other colors that were all of $5-6 each, cheap right? , as there was a special for buy 3 Sennelier watercolors and get a lovely Raphael brush free, a brush that runs $30 and has been on my wish list, so it was a good purchase. I agree with you about the best use for these is glazing so I will use these for botanical painting, but I doubt I will buy more.

[@paulage1art]

I got the Senellier paints from Jerry's in May for the same price and like you, felt reds were lacking and ordered tubes of permanent magenta and quin red plus a tube of opera rose (who can resist that fugitive color for using on cards and journals?!) and also a sap green. Would love to see a tutorial on the feathers - love them! Thanks, Paula in Florida

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I is up on my channel now:)

[@serenity2288]

Whoa, you have a LOT of watercolour paints. I only have two sets and I have a hard time deciding which one to use for a painting, can't imagine how you do that :)

[@abbystevens5693]

for the mixing spaces that you would rather have more straight. get the palet to a metal worker a juwelmaker or a Farrier might even be able to help. It might be only due to screws or the joints and could be bent or tightent to get more straight mixingwells and prevent leaking out on the tablet or your hand. maybe I m wrong and it can t be fixed but I thoughts to give you that idea for palets you love but have that disadvantage. before I got disabled one of my Jobs I had was being an licensed Farrier. studied in Tucson Arizona for it. If I lived in Maine I would ve loved to see if I could make that pallet more workable.

[@tracyvis2101]

I just got this set on Amazon for $39.99 and I was alarmed when they arrived unwrapped. All my other half pan palettes came with the little pans individually wrapped. We’re yours wrapped? Also they were the the hard extruded tablet like paint pucks like my Cotman and I was thinking that because of the honey they would be softer? But from this video it looks like yours were the hard blocks as well? I’m just trying to make sure I got the real thing. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think all of their sets are sold unwrapped witha clear overlay

[@cxvd7996]

Would love a tutorial on the feather!!

[@cynthiarichter792]

Thank you for sharing this review. I am looking for a set of watercolors. I have the Ganzi and I am disappointed with them. I was thinking to try the White Knights or a set of these.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

both are good options

[@pastorswife1998]

Thank you! Would love to see a feather tutorial :)

[@eagrinstead1]

You're correct: the Lucas watercolors do not glaze well. Most Lucas colors become incredibly opaque and chalky when glazed. IMO, they turn into a total disappointment if you begin to overworked them at all. Some colors are horrendous due to the amount of white pigment added.

[@TheSgyro]

Lemon yellow, scarlet lacquer, rose madder, French ultramarine, pthalo blue and burnt sienna.. Are these colors ok as a starting point Lindsay? Any changes you would suggest?

[@heidicook2395]

I have a beginner question, if you have answered it in another video please include the link. What is a wash, glaze, layers, transparent? I appreciate your informative videos. Thanks

[@SharonH11100]

Blue jay feather, yes please!

[@muralistl]

Please do the feather... I love them all and I love the longer vedios.

[@vivrandles5179]

I heard you say, on another recent tutorial, that you have, 'enough paint to choke a horse.' Having now seen the number of pages in your swatch folder, I realise you really meant it! :)

[@kristenk1995]

and that's just her watercolor! That's not her acrylic, pencils, markers, etc. And I love Lindsay for it!

[@vivrandles5179]

Wow, yes, I hadn't even thought of acrylic and oils too! :D

[@kristenk1995]

... and pastels...

[@josephhartley5562]

Which do u like better: sennelier or mission gold pan set?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

i like them both, maybe sennelier a wee bit more

[@hellendia]

sennelier better by far

[@P3Nails]

I'd love a tutorial for that feather!! Thank you :).