Swatching White Nights Granulating Natural Earth Watercolor Set

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Please remember to be respectful in the comments. I am a firm believer that anyone can feel any way about any subject they want but keep in mind that this is an art channel. I don't mind people bringing up embargos and leaving it at that, but this is not a political forum to trash anyone or any people group. People are generally not responsible for the actions of their government. Thank you everyone for your support and extending a little grace to your fellow artists.

[@gingerblue]

Also very very important to remember trashing a government's actions is NOT trashing a people or history of people. In this day and age, we have to be VERY careful that we don't confuse the two.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

@@gingerblue That is a very good point. 👍🏻

[@samimurtomaki5534]

People are responsible for giving monetary support for evil things with their unbelievable shopping choises 😢

[@samimurtomaki5534]

​@@IllustrationsByPeteNo it isn't.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I understand your passion here. I understand what you are saying. The paint company has not done anything to anyone. Besides, I was supporting an American company who was stuck with paint that they can no longer sell because of a political issue they had nothing to do with. They can't order more due to the restrictions but I'd hate for them to lose out on stock that they can't sell because of someone else's action. If they continued to support a government that was evil then I get that I would be supporting evil but I'm just supporting a fellow business owner in a bad spot. You may not agree with that but it's true.

[@annewillis4673]

Yep. Got full set of all their granulating colours and large quantity of their regular colours. They are under rated - perhaps some snobbery among the ‘high end’ paint lovers. I have paints from Daniel Smith, Windsor & Newton, Sennelier, MaimeriBlu and more and I love those but I still love and use my White Nights

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm glad I gave them a try. They are great! 🙂

[@phillipstroll7385]

There is no rule or law which states this is student; this is professional. It's all made up bullshit. Buy what you like at the least expense possible. There isn't a gd thing wrong with these paints. People forget social media people are asked by your government to push a narrative. Russia bad, Ukraine good. Even though Russia helps the USA in every war, is a democracy, buys our top two exports and we give them 200 million a year in tax payer money. Point is, ignore these Pete and repete parrots out there. Get what you like. If it helps, I don't know a single real professional artist who uses anything other than COTMAN. Well not true. I know one plein air guy that uses white nights, but he paints abstract impressionist.

[@shellyjharris]

I am very pleased with White Nights, also! I haven’t understood all the negativity. I am happy to have them in my collection and enjoy using them!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm glad to hear that. At least I'm not alone. 🙂

[@HinArien]

White Nights are really BAD at customer support/communication. Spectacularly bad. Also not really good at marketing (barely acceptable at it). Some of their paints are not really good, like their ochres are mostly not recommended by artists. But on the other hand every manufacturer has good and not-so-good paints. Every one of them has its weaknesses from some point of view. I like them and use some of them. They are good for their price and some of the granulating mixes are so cool.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Yeah, I have some Daniel Smith paints that aren't that great but they are my go to paint and have been for years. Thanks for the heads up about the customer support.

[@marlbboro8091]

The negativity is because of…..you know Ukraine. Having said that Rosa Gallery from Ukraine are just spectacular paints …chefs kiss. But I don’t think they have a granulating set though.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I heard they just came out with one but it hasn't reached the US yet. I can't wait to get my hands on them.

[@roden70]

White Night are gorgeous proffessional paints, very vibrant in colour and honeybased. I have a lot of their colours. Some years ago they upgraded their lightfastness and now they can compete with every high end watercolour brand on the market in my opinion.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. Definitely a professional brand. 🙂

[@britbrat4559]

Ooh honey..now I'm definitely buying !

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@britbrat4559 just remember to be careful not to get too much paint on your brush, they are very highly pigmented! enjoy!

[@sunnycharacter]

Pretty! That Rose Mist looks like a wisteria shade for florals, nice!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Yeah, I can see using it that way. Good idea! 👍🏻

[@berika6]

Reason you struggled with getting the seperation is probably how you used your brush. If the sounds your mic picked up are correct you are digging to the paper and probably mulling the pigments in the paint :) I haven’t used these paints but White Nights watercolors really helped me get used to watercolors. They changed the formulations of some standard line colors in the past 5ish years. I can’t get the same raw sienna I loved from them anymore

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thanks for the info. 👍🏻

[@dustydesert1674]

I love White Nights paints. They were hard to get for awhile because of the EU sanctions on Russian products. But being a hoarder of paints I’ve managed to get them - ordered from a company in Spain one time. Spain is EU, so I don’t understand. It is not my place to understand - it is my place to buy and I do!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Lol. Agreed. 😉

[@djhadaverde]

I got my White Nights in Artemiranda online shop (Spanish) as well as my Rosa Gallery ones. They have dotcards!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That's great. I need some dots. 👍🏻

[@HinArien]

@@IllustrationsByPete If you go to Artemiranda, I do recommend also to try Rosa Gallery watercolors. They are inexpensive but quite good in terms of quality and have nice blues (including cobalt turqouse), a Grape Black (deep black with rich violet undertone, like a deep night sky in winter) and some interesting granulated colors - a recent addition, not sure if Artemiranda has them. Worth trying )

[@dustydesert1674]

@@djhadaverde I think that’s where I got mine. I got the info from somebody’s video or maybe comment. Perhaps it was you. If so, thank you!

[@amethystmistarts5532]

Stumbled across this video...And so glad I did! I think I fell in love with that purple color, Rose Mist. I've got my regular White Nights watercolors, but I think these would be a great addition. Thanks for your video!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

[@reginaduke7451]

You make color swatches interesting. This is a gift. Remember the video where you related your live teaching experience and you thought you were a miserable failure? I can guarantee that you were not a failure in any way. Fascinating commentary. 😊😊❤

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you, Linda! I'm glad you enjoyed this. I cut out a lot of stuttering and fumbling over my words but I'm getting better. Thank you for the encouragement. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

[@reginaduke7451]

@@IllustrationsByPete My Christmas was lovely and quiet. I didn't want to interrupt your holiday, so I ordered my gifts to myself this morning! Here's to a fantastic 2024!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you so much Linda! You could never be a disruption to me. I always look forward to hearing from you. Again, thank you so much! I appreciate all you do. 🙂

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@IllustrationsByPete ha! you don't think the other video creators are editing their vids? if they aren't they sure as hell should be! i love your vids cuz you bring up things that others do not & explain things in a way we can understand what you mean. thanks so much for your videos!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

@crystalinedreams6039 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy these. I appreciate you. 🙂

[@Soapartisan875]

I have both 12 pan granulating palettes and I love them . I love granulating watercolors in general and these are amazing .

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. I love granulating colors as well and these are better than most. 👍🏻

[@booksandbubbletea]

Another video of you making me cackle out loud and scare my sleeping beagles 😂😂. Thanks so much for being so authentic!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Aww, I love beagles! My pup is half beagle half pug. Those little hounds are so sweet.

[@lisaedmondson1312]

Oh, so glad to see this, I just purchased this set, and I love it, and really want all the colours!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

It's a beautiful set. I'm glad I bought it. 🙂

[@gosnbandar]

I am using white nights for years. Beside my schmincke, daniel smith and mijjello i always get back to them. Only complain i have on some earth colors i replaced with other brends i have. Here in eastern Europe for the price of one Daniel smith tube i can buy four white nights tubes and the quality for many colors is the same

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. The quality is top of the line and their paints are very reasonably priced. Their granulating sets are some of the most unique paints I've ever seen. 👍🏻

[@ChericeByler]

I was sooooo excited when I saw the subject of today’s video! I have had White Nights on my wish list for close to a year. They just became available on Amazon about 2 months ago. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet but plan to. I am smitten by another one of her 12 pan sets that has Violet Shadows, Dark Blue Shadows, Green Shadows, Sky-Blue Shadows, Blue Shadows, Taiga Mist, Aquamarine Mist, Hematite Mist, Cobalt Mist, Lilac Mist, Grey-Pink Mist, Violet Mist. Great review! For the ones you swatched from your set, I was really a fan of the Yellow, Scarlet, Red Brown and Grey Rose. So glad you did this video for us to see!! PLEASE swatch the other palette set when you get them ❤️

[@ChericeByler]

Ah, screw it. 30 minutes later I ordered the Midnight set I wanted, lol.

[@ChericeByler]

My God… 10 minutes later I ordered your 12 pan set. I looked at all your swatches closely and decided I liked 9 of those 12 as well. $85 later, I’m totally excited about my delivery Thursday. You’re breaking my wallet Pete! Happy New Year!!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. I ended up buying the other set as well. I'll do a swatching video for those also. I picked 12 between both sets and put them together. That's another video. Very nice paints. I really enjoy them.

[@denisebiely5998]

Thanks!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you, Denise! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! 🙂

[@JorjaZanetta]

I did my swatches today. I'm in love

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are beautiful paints. One of my new favorites. 🙂

[@rebeccamontague9811]

I have more paints than I can use in a lifetime (I admit it's an addiction) - the high-end brand paints - and I still love the 2 little WN pallets that I have. Gorgeous colors, and they always perform well when I use them.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

It's a real problem, but I enjoy my problem. It's always fun to try new things. 🙂

[@Beckelby]

Welp now I have to go re swatch all my watercolors. 😅 That purple is the best thing I've ever seen 😍 Also, I think I fell asleep last week before commenting but I really appreciated the studio tour, that helped me a ton!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That's what I had to do! I've been watching like crazy. 😂 I'm glad the studio tour helped. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with when you get started.

[@LizzieQuinterosLeon]

Ohhh..no sabia de este set ...me han encantad. Gracias por la demostración... 🤗

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Glad I could help. 🙂

[@tribalstyle138]

I think people say to add all that water bc people associate "granulating" with "color separation" not realizing that one color/ pigment can gran. I only know bc I can't stand gran but I do like color separation. So the distinction stands out to me.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I think you're right. 👍🏻

[@AdriaStaley]

I too was late to wet in wet with granulating paints. Its absolutely amazing and satisfying to do. Sometimes just soaking the paper in water and doing random blobs is incredibly fun. I bet you could make some really interesting drawings from the randomness of those separating colors. I might have to seek these out.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That is a great idea! I might have to try that as well. 👍🏻

[@jenniferherter1844]

I Love this set as well as the other White nights colors they are really underestimated❤ i've figured Out that the granulation comes out better if you paint a layer of water first and then apply the paint. Your Videos are really cool, Like watching you👍🏼 greetings from Germany

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you, Jennifer! I agree they are stunning and they look so much more interesting wet into wet.

[@ingridn712]

I can't tell enough how much I had fun, laughed and ended up very well informed and mesmerized by this white nights granulated watercolor! Thank you so much for being such a nice, funny, welcoming and warm artist and for sharing with us!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

[@sueallen952]

FYI if you wet the paper then drop the paint in it will granulate much better, enjoyed the video. Ive got a set of their granulation set with a picture of planets and a black lion on the box but they are different to these colours and I cant find yours in the uk 😢

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I think this is the new set. I have the others as well and will review them soon. Thanks for the tip! 👍🏻

[@onequietday]

White nights are my favorite paints ever.. they're so underrated. 🥹🙌🏽🩷

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree! 🙂

[@Escherlife]

I have been a member of the KZbin art community for many years. I initially bought a 36 pan set of White Nights as my first professional set of watercolours years ago on the advice of many artists who said they were among the best value for money as a professional set. Not that they were the worst, only that they were the cheapest. They have more than tripled in price since then, but I still use them quite often, even though I now have many other more expensive brands like Daniel Smith and Schmincke.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. They are among the best paints that I've used. I think people confuse less transparent with less quality. They are more on the side of semi-transparent but so are many of the highest quality paints. I don't know when that idea crept up but I've heard it for a long time.

[@moonchaserstudio]

I adore white nights. I need to buy backups to my backups. Lol😂

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I feel the same way. 😂

[@raquelsanchez9668]

I have 15 colors of granules. I plan to buy the rest because they are wonderful!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree, they are very nice. 👍🏻

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

A new White Nights fan here. I love these paints, and I'm working on collecting all of them.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Very nice and good luck! I'm glad you enjoy them. 👍🏻

[@selahr.]

They have two granulating pan sets. One is listed as Pro and the other as Artist grade but there are great looking colors in both.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. They are beautiful paints. A new favorite. 🙂

[@eugenborcan]

Those are some pretty nice colors - I like them!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Yes, I will use these a lot in the future. 👍🏻

[@leetau8429]

these are gorgeous! i love granulating dual seperating paints. if you like these try the CAAM paints, they come in boxes of 3...aka supervision. really beautiful

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I've heard of them but I have never seen them in the stores. I'll need to do some research. Thanks!

[@1RealRoyalPain]

FYI Augite porphyrite is a compound, not a single element. It’s a rock. It is a dark green to black iron- and calcium-rich pyroxene that is common in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, along with some intermediate igneous rocks. Diopside is a white to light green iron-free, calcium pyroxene that occurs in medium- to high-grade metamorphosed carbonate rocks.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

👍🏻

[@Babyjohn8170]

These are really beautiful.😊👍

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are special. I am so glad I found them. Now they live in my living room.

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Bottom of the professional stuff? Ooooweeeee! Them is fightin' words Sir! 😅😅😅 JUST KIDDING... I'm new to your channel....just found you today. Okay, I'll be back after I'm done watching your video!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Hi Laura! Welcome to the channel. This set has changed my mind about them. I don't know why anyone would consider them anything other than top quality. They are a great set.

[@Temmah_tjJc]

38:22 these are REALLY pretty-I rarely look at, (and even less often will I purchase) any “new, AMAZING products” talked about in the You Tube watercolor space - I struggle enough simply attempting to create “good” art with the basic Daniel Smith paints I own -no one needs all THIS whimsy thrown into the mix… The reason the paints must be used wet on wet is because in order for the granules to separate from the other pigments, they have to be able to float “apart” -thereby allowing the heavier granules to sink to the bottom and remain there, while the lighter dual colors float apart from one another and remain where they land as the water then evaporates! Granulating watercolor of all kinds will only shine in a large amount of water-and they *truly* shine on rough paper! Give it a try-you’ll thank me!😉🤣 These paints really are stunning-!! Despite my initial sarcasm, I actually have been considering a granulating set. I think you’ve sold me-thank you! These folks should sponsor you-also - I subbed-this seems to be a uniquely great channel!! Love your realness 👍🏻 The YT watercolor space has really been needing some dudes with good, funny personalities!! Best to you!!!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you for your kind words. Welcome to the channel! I hope I bring a smile to your face more than once. 🙂 I enjoy hearing that people laugh around here.

[@UJB123]

Yep. On rough paper, say a rock for instance, it will look like you can reach out and touch it. The realism is hard to explain.

[@djhadaverde]

Hahaha, I just love your videos, they make me laugh. I have 12 full pans I got one year ago to try out and they are fantastic, as I choose open stock what I like and use. If you liked them, you will love Rosa Gallery new granulating watercolours. Try to get a dot card and enjoy the beautiful granulation. Wet on wet, as well as charging, are my fav technique for using watercolours. Felices Fiestas from Canary Islands!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you DJ. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I've been looking for the Rosa granulating paints but I think they are new to the US so some other sets are available but not those yet. I will keep my eyes open for them. Thanks and Merry Christmas! 🙂

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@IllustrationsByPete pete you might try at jacksons art, they now have a division in maine according to what they told me, no link to their maine office but it lessens the cost of shipping & as far as i know they have the rosa paints.

[@AFAskygoddess]

I refuse to mix art and politics. I love White Nights paint, and will continue to purchase more when needed. I bought a set that contained a lot of cadmium colors. Most of my watercolor paint was transparent Daniel Smith. So the White Night set was a perfect addition to my paint palette.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That's how I feel. 👍🏻

[@marlbboro8091]

it’s a privilege you enjoy to be able to separate. For some of us we have to choose with our dollar to make a stand , which is why on a larger scale economic sanctions are such a powerful tool, but I also understand. As Lindsay said white nights didn’t decide to invade which made me laugh so hard in spite of my tears. In my dreams Rosa Gallery and White nights would hold hands and skip into the sunset. ❤️

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I understand and thank you for extending that grace to me. I agree, I think they would too. 🙂

[@JorjaZanetta]

I ADORE this brand.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are great. 👍🏻

[@dianaromig732]

I just discovered you and what a hoot 😂. I needed a good laugh 😆. I bought a couple sets of White Knight a few years ago. Don’t use them as I’ve moved on to better quality. But you have peaked my interest 😊. Happy 😃 New Year to you and keep doing what you’re doing ❤

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Welcome to the channel. Glad I could make you laugh. Happy New Year to you and I hope you stick around for some more fun. 🙂

[@amyjoystudios]

Thank you for this review Pete! I've been eyeing these for awhile now since I have the other granulating set and love them. Also, when you called the paint a donkey mother f I laughed so hard!!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

These are great. Glad I could make you smile. 🙂

[@alex.glaz.5133]

Did you try their previous granulating set with blue colors? I have some pans from this set and am super happy with those. On a rough paper with descent amount of water granulation is really strong.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Yes, I agree, they are beautiful. I did that video a couple after this one. They really have some wonderful granulating paint. They do it right.

[@annielaplante4126]

Oh my gosh I loved this video. You made me laugh a lot, and I actually did learn new information on pigments! Please do continue making these videos and being yourself.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

[@Galaxmul]

Thank you for your videos! 👍 I like your humor, I was able to experience the “aha” effect with you and tried it out on my Whight Nights immediately 😁And you absolutely need Whight Nights "Blue Mist" 558 - I missed this in your videos - its seperate heavy like "Rose Mist" but in a blue-greenish scale, you gonna love it! :)

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you! I'll have to give it a try. 👍🏻

[@britbrat4559]

Hey pete...im inquiring about your mauan blue genuine. Why os yours so green leaning? Mine is more on the lunar blue and apatite blue genuine range...was your picture off? Or is my color off? Thanks for your time and all your work. ! I adore you and your channel.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

The Mayan blue off the dot card was a little greener than the paint I have from the tube. Also, my blue appetite from the tube is more green than the Mayan blue. I don't have the lunar blue to compare it but I think the lunar blue is more blue since the pigment is a Phthalo blue. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. 🙂

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@IllustrationsByPete on this topic your online colors are way different from my colors, i just figured it was your screen settings or something cuz your the only channel i see this difference. according to jane blundell & many others (even DS) the difference in colors that a pigment puts out is all about the fineness of the mulling of it & the amount of heat put to it.

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

Thanks for this video I just bought this set on amazon 🎉

[@IllustrationsByPete]

It really is a beautiful set. I love unique watercolor sets. 🙂

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

@@IllustrationsByPete me too! Been using the kuretake paints as of late!

[@annacount3682]

AHA! You've found your granulating pink!! The purple is lovely! FYI in case you didn't know, Tuff is a volcanic rock, really nice reddish brown, great for dessert scenes. Keep doing these swatches, I love them!

[@annacount3682]

er...make that desert scenes *sheesh*

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thanks for the info. I'm glad you enjoyed this. They are beautiful colors.

[@crystalinedreams6039]

@@annacount3682 oh idk about the spelling, that yellow tuff on my pallet would also make a nice pie crust. 😂 btw thanks for the info on tuff being a volcanic rock, i didn't know that and me being a lifelong rockhound.

[@lyndah2071]

I love White Nights paints . They have been a favorite on mine for years.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are so different that they inspire creativity. I have both of these granulating sets. They are very nice to work with. 👍🏻

[@alylyu3659]

Hi, Pete! Thank you for the review and swatches! Really detailed and useful. I’m intrigued by the two red colours. I even tried to mix something similar to paint erupting volcanoes but messed a little and had to fix everything with a lot of indigo and metallic crayons - that is how I got the skies and the flame/lava finally right. But the mix itself was quite close in hue to these reds. Hm… Some artists also say you can mix such colours yourself, which is true. But I love my convenience colours. So I’m still thinking if I should buy these two colours open stock, or if I should buy a set. Or abstain from buying because I already have so many watercolours in my collection. As for the cobalt turquoise mist, I think it has this greenish shade because they used not the cobalt blue version of PB28, but its cobalt turquoise version 🤔

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I feel your pain. I have so many but I just enjoy the convenience mixes because I spend too much time mixing and then it's either not enough or too much. These reds are stunning. You could be right about the blue. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Happy New Year! 👍🏻

[@alylyu3659]

@@IllustrationsByPete Happy New Year! 🎈🎊 ❄ I enjoy my convenience colours for the same reason. They are handy because they save time. They are also beautiful and in case of granulating and separating mixes they look like kaleidoscope - you never know what combination of flakes and blooms pops up next time you use them.

[@UJB123]

The Red Mist looks similar to DS Piemontite. Btw, granulating paint loves water ... the more the better. 😊 Put some water on the paper and drop the paint in - don't stir the paint. Also too, the DS Primateks are the actual minerals (rocks), they aren't paint mixes. I see three minerals in the WN set. Most excellent.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

The piemontite genuine is definitely one of my favorite paints and it is beautiful. There was a big controversy with Daniel Smith a few years back that there are only small amounts of the minerals and then they add other pigments to help give it a little more color. I don't mind as I love the Primatek line and I always have.

[@KevieG]

Just subscribed! Really enjoyed 😉 your video!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel. 🙂

[@jlm517rocks]

Dude!! Beautimous colors....ii would love that set for all ii draw...&... you taught me a lot!! Quit bashing yrself...ii know zip lock from shinola abt pg/pb anything & just started hearing what pigments bases are...ii sense color combos & am beginning to trust how to mix things to get cmyk percentages close enough with different supplies, papers, water amounts, etc...probably spend more time watching over swatching so it's my 2024 intent to start/practice urban sketching w/water solubles for color, & this set may have to be included...ty.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank Judy! It's a great color palette. I really like these.

[@LilHeavenlyTreasures]

I have actually ordered some to try out. I heard they can be muddy, but I wanted to see for myself. Liked your review.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you! I have not experienced that myself but they are designed to be more separating so they might appear less vibrant. Maybe that's what people are referring to. I don't mix them a whole lot so maybe that's why I haven't experienced that with them. 👍🏻

[@HinArien]

The reds are amazing - and as far as I know, no other manufacturer does red+green mixes.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

If you told me about them I would've passed these right by but they are absolutely beautiful. Both of them are great and one will probably end up on my palette.

[@IlustraLilian]

I love white nights granulating paints. I have almost all of them. I think I missing 6 of the new colors. It’s really easy to get them in Brazil. I love their gouache as well.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are very pretty paints. I've never tried their gouache. I'll have to add those to the list. 👍🏻

[@MadebyDawn23]

For me pigment index is important to check if the pigment is carcinogenic or metal. Secondly pigment index can be the same for two different colours, it is just how the pigment is being treated, like PBr7 can be heated or burn to give totally different colour than natural sienna. Granulated Colours usually refer to pigment whose particles are heavy and larger, like PY42. They tend to be more opaque than transparent. 😊 thanks for the video

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Safety is a very important reason to check pigment info. Thank you for mentioning it. 👍🏻

[@wynngwynn]

lol I use cadmiums and cobolts etc. I have a lid for my water bin and don't use a mug where I'd drink it.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That is smart. 👍🏻

[@julianneaitch]

I never thought a water brush would b a hindrance to using enough water but that seems to b the problem. If you’d use a proper brush with the amount of water needed to make them work u might get somewhere. Yes it was better wet in wet but try a real brush with more water in your swatches esp for granulating colours.

[@ChiannaNycole]

I love my white nights set. I made the mistake of starting with m.graham (very pigmented and you can easily pick up too much, as a beginner in watercolor this is not ideal). Gonna checkout the granulating set next.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

The granulating set is wonderful. I have not had the chance to try MG but I hear they are very nice and stay wet so that would be a reason you could pick up a lot of paint. 👍🏻

[@crystalinedreams6039]

all of the paints that use honey are like that, MG, sennelier, WN 7 others.

[@ChiannaNycole]

@@crystalinedreams6039 No they are not, formulation makes a difference. The m. graham formula is extremely runny, almost never dries down so you have to be careful not to pick up too much pigment . I have other honey based watercolors, like Sennelier and White Nights, and the experience is much better (imo) as far as picking up the intended amount of pigment which makes mixing a lot easier.

[@windywednesday4166]

I'm glad you found the pigment information for the Cobalt mist... i was going to ask. My only other question is where is this video about pigments that you were talking about?

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Sorry, I had to look for it. Here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZouqXn2Jrqxna9E

[@windywednesday4166]

@IllustrationsByPete Oh, thanks! I'll check it was... 😊. I posted a comment on your Rosa Gallery video... about mixing the PR122 with the Cobalt Turquoise. I wish every color in watercolor was it easy to mix as that. ❤️ It's amazing.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I will give it a try. 👍🏻

[@windywednesday4166]

@IllustrationsByPete It's the exact same color as the 'Rose Mist' in this set.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Great! 👍🏻

[@1RealRoyalPain]

All these colors are available open stock. I absolutely love white knights paints and have been using them since I started watercolor painting. They heavily pigmented the colors of brilliant and I have never had an issue with like fastness with these. I believe it’s a world of snob snob. Remember these come from Russia and there are a lot of people who don’t like the Russians because of the war in Ukraine. Politics aside and I don’t let politics intervene in my heart when I’m choosing paints. I love these paints.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

These are beautiful. I'm glad they have open stock as well. Nothing irritates me more than when I find a color I like and have to buy another set to get it again. 👍🏻

[@JennCampbell]

I like to use an empty pallet, add water, then paint and let it set for a few minutes. Helps granulating colors work so much better. ❤

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I have seen that work well when mixing my own granulating colors. 👍🏻

[@tracylynnw]

If or when you you buy the other set, put them in the freezer first before you open them. They are really sticky to open, leaving a lot of the paint on the wrapper. If you freeze them first they paint will remain in the pan and not get stuck to the wrapper.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I did not have that problem with the other set but I will remember that tip if I ever do with any set. Thank you! 🙂

[@dhowell9000]

Did you try the other set?!?! They are just as great!! I believe it’s the shadows granulating set…..has a lion on the box

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Yes, I mixed some of the colors from both and created a custom set of 12 that lives in my living room. I love them and I use them all the time. 👍🏻

[@1orielle2]

Okay…I’m convinced. Did you mention the full pans? Thanks for the review.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are full pans, which I really appreciate. Glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

[@crystalinedreams6039]

i believe that WN only sells full pans & tubes.

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

I'm new to your videos. Have you worked with Daniel Smith Moon Glow? It has a beautiful blue undertone. I also love Schmincke super granulating shire colors, but they are so expensive. I have one set of those. Now I'm collecting the White Nights. Try the 3 tube sets for 19.99. 10 mil.the north sea collection is beautiful. I just ordered the flame set today. New subbie.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Welcome to the channel! No, I have not used moonglow yet. So many Daniel Smith colors so little time. 😂 I did enjoy some of the schmincke granulating colors but I'll have to get one at a time unless I mortgage my home to get a full set. I am on a mission for unique paints though so I'll keep on searching. 👍🏻

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

Back in 1980s and early 90s white knights were the most highly sought-after watercolor paint in the world

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I had no idea. Thanks.

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

@@IllustrationsByPete you are very welcome they happen to be my unicorn watercolor that someday I will be able to get

[@mateusbottaro8728]

White Nights cobalt turquoise is also PB 28, they have a blue and a turquoise PB 28, that's how they got that granulating turquoise you loved

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thanks for the info. 👍🏻

[@creativespark7371]

I have had my eyes on this set for a little while now. But the prices of White Nights has skyrocketed in the past two yrs and I just can't justify the price when I can mix most of these colors on my own.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Mixing the colors yourself is definitely a great practice. I used to do that all the time and stopped but I don't know why.

[@rebeccahesser8057]

I like the granulating white nights paints over Schmincke but that’s me

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I definitely agree with that. I like that the White Nights have a full color selection so I can create a full palette that I enjoy.

[@lisathaviu1154]

I love my White Nights paints. You can buy them singly. I think the cause for criticism is that they tend to be more opaque than some other brands such as Sennelier. I don’t mind this, and I think these paints are very vibrant.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I agree. I absolutely love them even though they are a little more opaque. You can buy some colors singly but I don't think these are available that way yet, at least not in the US.

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Thank you!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

And thank you. 🙂

[@marlbboro8091]

Between White Nights and Rosa Gallery, I choose Rosa Gallery. but then you used the magic word Granulation and that cute cute cute palette. I choose to stay with Rosa Gallery (from Ukraine. ) but damn it’s hard to resist 😍😍

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Lol. They are great. I need to try the Rosa Gallery granulating set. It's top priority on my list.

[@viridian4388]

Was gonna say you need to use a lot more water for the colour separation to be very visible, but you eventually figured it out, phew! :D

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I do that with everything now, even if there is no color separation, just to see what happens. 👍🏻

[@IamMaiLan]

Nice colour combos… but man, these natural earth set seems unavailable everywhere in the internet 😭 I’ve recognised the blueish-darker granulation set from White Nights but I’m not really into greens, blue so I’ve ignored it. But these earth set- I really wanna give it a try

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Where are you located? Amazon is the only place I've found them so far. I did buy the other set but I enjoyed these more. I hope you find them, they are fun.

[@IamMaiLan]

@@IllustrationsByPete I am from Germany and can’t get them via Amazon 😭

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm sorry. I believe from what others have told me that because they are from a Russian owned company there is an embargo against them so many places have stopped carrying them. The only place I've found them so far is Amazon. Hopefully the situation over there calms down and these become more readily available again. They are great and I hope you can find them soon to give them a try. I am told the Rosa Gallery granulating paints are great as well but I haven't been able to find them here yet. I think they are new. They are next on my list.

[@CaramelStripes]

Welcome to the world of our modern watercolors. I guess you know nothing about Pinax Extra too ^^

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Nope, I had to look that one up. I've never seen them before. Are they any good?

[@HinArien]

@@IllustrationsByPete That is also a Russian manufacturer that previuosly had paints produced in South Korea, but then opened another manufacturing line locally. Extra is their single-pigment line, and yes, it is really good. A lot of great pigments, super easy to rewet, cool granulation (I LOVE their cadmium red dark - it's a cadmium red but more to cool purplish undertone that noone else has at the moment). And they are actually good in customer communication )

[@IllustrationsByPete]

@HinArien thank you for the info. That is interesting.

[@belindalarmour5457]

I would love to get these granulating White Nights paints but I'm in UK. Does anyone know where I can order them?

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Right now there is an embargo on Russia so you would need to get them from someone who had them in stock before that began and hasn't sold out yet. They will probably be very hard to find right now.

[@le2382]

I have seen a couple of other KZbinrs in Asia and one German KZbinr review these paints, I suspect they haven’t received a lot of attention from others because of trade restrictions with Russia.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I believe you are correct.

[@artwithalexander5359]

my artist friends from other parts of the world actually rave about white knights, they would probably be shocked you were told that. sadly i have never had them myself. they don't sell them locally. the only thing i can see that might make them complain is that they are not as transparent as some of the "upper tier" paints. we learn something everyday ;)

[@IllustrationsByPete]

That's true, they are not as transparent but they remind me of some of the professional Japanese watercolor which are also a little less transparent. Great paints either way. I'm very happy with them. 👍🏻

[@iknownothing-49]

If your mucus monster wanted to fit in so he was wearing a brown suit then he might wear that grey violet mist color. And the lighter shade is very mucus-like.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I can see that. 👍🏻

[@designsdoovers]

I just found you. I’ve never heard that Yarkas/White Nights are crap paints. But they are some of my favorite professional line, I have the DS, WN, Schmenke, Rosa’s, QoR, Mission, Miemarie Blu many others The commentary I’ve heard is they’re Russian and with the politics currently Russian products are hands off. - Kristin

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Welcome to the channel! I heard that about them years ago but I think people confuse semi-transparent with lower quality. They are definitely wrong.

[@takinastabatit]

Augite porphrite is a mineral. Which is information that I found in two seconds flat on google.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I know,, I am just adding some humor to the video. 🙂

[@ravenrockridgegems326]

If you had of put water down first and then added the paint you would have seen alot more color seperation. Granulating paints love extra water lol. Great video, thank you ❤

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I ended up doing it at the end. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thanks! 👍🏻

[@ankejacobs4649]

Love a man who can say he was 100% wrong 🤣

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I usually am. 😂

[@denisebiely5998]

I may have to try those paints. The wet on wet was really nice. The colors are so pretty. Love the separation.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are beautiful. I'm so glad I took a chance on them and I'm even happier they did what they were supposed to do. Finally. 😂

[@denisebiely5998]

@@IllustrationsByPete They really were beautiful colors. I was shocked at the amount of granulation. Yea, for sure they did what they said. LOL. As you said…finally!!!!

[@omaewamoushindeiru6581]

White Nights are amazing paints especially for that low price tag. Over the years they got a lot of unnecessary hate especially by art snobs because of the war. Nevertheless these are the best price quality paints you can get in my opinion.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

They are beautiful, that is for sure. I love the colors I selected from the 2 granulating sets. I hope the mess goes away and people can proudly use these again.

[@joymiller9668]

I made a short of these hoping someone would do a review because they are so beautiful, better than the 1st set in my opinion! Thank you!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. I agree, these are better than the other set. I'll be reviewing them soon as well. 👍🏻

[@IlustraLilian]

Funny. My Kyanite Genuine is grey. Almost black. Not a hint of blue. Very disappointing. But oh well.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I have heard from people that some of the colors are labeled wrong in some sets. I'm not sure what's going on there.

[@jacqulyynw]

I appreciate your review, thank you; unfortunately my longer winded comment, with company info was removed.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate you. 🙂

[@Grognardlass]

Welcome to the (granulating) dark side, lol 😊

[@IllustrationsByPete]

😂

[@77Tom77Tom77]

Paid 23,- € for them in Germany. By the way, thank you for your video! :D

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Good deal! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@tiamondem1968]

Человек тестирует гранулирующие цвета, используя почти сухую кисть. А почему оно не гранулирует, действительно? 🤔

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I never said I didn't see granulation. I saw it in every color. I didn't see the pigment separation like I thought I would. I used plenty of water here but I'm no stranger to user error. That's basically my whole life. 🙂

[@tiamondem1968]

Если бы у меня была возможность приложить фотографии, я бы с удовольствием сделала это. Многие цвета из этого выпуска, в особенности красно-коричневые, очень хорошо распадаются на отдельные пигменты именно благодаря тому, что более темные и тяжелые пигменты, такие как окиси железа, например, гранулируют и выпадают отдельным слоем. За счет этого происходит разделение пигмента, но так как воды слишком мало, вы не получили этого эффекта. @@IllustrationsByPete

[@tiamondem1968]

В любом случае, извиняюсь за грубость своего сообщения, в том числе за использование своего native language. Надеюсь, автоматический переводчик хорошо справляется с русским. А еще я действительно советую попробовать эти краски на бумаге с грубой текстурой и действительно большим количеством воды. За счет тех же принципов, на которых работает хроматография, вы можете получить действительно причудливые эффекты. Спасибо.@@IllustrationsByPete

[@IllustrationsByPete]

You are giving my translator a workout for sure. 😂 No, you are not coming off rude at all. I understand what you are saying. This was done on rough paper and I agree that is best for granulating colors. If you watch the end of the video, I drop the color into a wash and see all the separation. I understand how to use these now. My next video on Monday will show me using these with much more water.

[@blueviolets2022]

All pans are full when you first get them....😅😂jk

[@IllustrationsByPete]

😂

[@isobelmoore7025]

I felt so guilty about ordering the white nights granulating set (even from just a uk seller) and some extra pans that I ordered a bunch of Rosa open stock too🙃 they are so so wonderful though. These swatches are 😍😍😍. I’m very happy you went back and redid some wet on wet because the rose mist is incredible and I was so confused by the first swatch because for me it was such an obvious separation!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I understand but I won't hold people accountable for their government's crimes. Unless someone tells me they are government made paints, then that's a different story. I need to try those Rosa paints.

[@isobelmoore7025]

@@IllustrationsByPete yes I tend to agree. And also my £50 isn’t going to do very much for putin.. what I’ve paid will go to back into the uk economy since it was a uk seller. I’m so excited for the Rosa’s to arrive. Loved the video though, thank you :)

[@cowbutt6]

An independent UK based art supply retailer stopped selling White Knights products shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and donated the profits to Ukrainian charities. They simultaneously switched to stocking Ukrainian Rosa paints instead. I had a few White Knights pans bought a few years ago, so I'm luckily not invested in their range. I've since bought some Rosa paints and am enjoying those. When I use up my White Knights pans, I'll be replacing them with Rosa pans. I asked myself if I'd have continued to buy German, Japanese, or Italian products - regardless of their quality or value - during WW2. It's unfortunate that civilian businesses such as Nevskaya Palitra get punished as a result of the actions of their government, but that's the way of economic sanctions. The taxes they pay ultimately contribute to keeping Russia's war machine rolling.

[@natalykudryashova7592]

They are very overpriced on Amazon and eBay. I ordered mines in Russia for 14 euro only! If you know someone travelling to/from Russia, ask to buy.

[@EkaterinaArndt]

White Nights watercolors ARE HIGH PROFEESIONAL . NOT on a low side! Compatible with Schmincke, better as Winsor & Newton... you have to learn work professional. You have to learn!

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I see that after I've used them. I just always heard they were on the low side of professionals. Keep your lid on. No one is saying anything bad about them here. 🙂

[@uuekene]

Their colors quality has dropped severely. They are not what they used to be.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Really?! I thought they were great. I would have loved to see them back when they were more vibrant. Now I have to go on a scavenger hunt for an old set. 🕵️

[@samimurtomaki5534]

Russian pruducts are thing of the past. Why o why?

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I'm sorry, sometimes I misunderstand people. I'm not sure if you are asking why they are a thing of the past or why I would spend time reviewing them. Both are valid questions , so let me answer both questions just in case. First, they are a thing of the past in our current age due to political issues and the state of the world and I understand that. I am not promoting any government or supporting any of their decisions. I do not believe the paint company itself has done anything wrong and I'd hate to blame a people as a whole for what their government does. Second, I'm just documenting my experience with art. This is an art channel and not a political one. I have heard about these paints for a long time, got my hands on them, and I'm reporting what I think about the paints themselves. They are lovely and wonderful to use. I enjoy them a lot. That's all. I'm not making any statements here other than I think the paints are very nice. I hope that answers your question. 🙂

[@inezspeight9092]

I am stunned to learn you are supporting Russian vendors. Compare with Rosa Gallery. You will most likely find, vendors of granulating paints, who are not being sanctioned for war crimes. Pay more, pay less, it's irrelevant when you want to support and use products which are not contributing and funding hate. I really feel you might be uninformed, and will not berate you as you are truly producing informative content.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I appreciate the grace you are extending to me. I don't really know the company's history but I do know many Russians who are absolutely beautiful people and who shouldn't suffer for their government's crimes. I plan on finding the Rosa granulating paints but they are hard to find. Thank you for being kind.

[@AFAskygoddess]

I have traveled all through Russia. The average Russian isn't that different from a working class Brit or American. They want healthy children, a dry roof over their head, and food in their refrigerator. They have little ability to sway government policies, just like here in the US. DO YOU BUY MERCHANDISE FROM COMMUNIST CHINA made in slave like sweatshops? Do you get a nosebleed from sitting up so tall on your high horse?

[@gingerblue]

Second this comment- anyone who says "I'm not getting involved" has not bothered to educate themselves about the companies operating in Russia. I know it's a tricky subject but a tiny bit of reading will really give a person more perspective than they may have. Most companies are getting support from the government. So many articles coming out now in all media (from all perspectives) about the fact that the Russian companies are doing quite well because the sanctions has forced Russians to buy from companies producing inside Russia. I say this having White Nights entire range from before the war started, so I'm not biased against the brand. Russia is just such a disaster.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

I appreciate the gentleness with which this is being discussed and I also appreciate how passionate people are about this issue. Let's not bring horses into it, they haven't hurt anyone. Maybe we should just leave it right here while we are all still smiling artists. 🙂 I appreciate all of you and I do respect your point of view.

[@gingerblue]

@@IllustrationsByPete Your thoughtful responses to our concerns reflects greatly on your as a person. Thanks for considering our point of view, and for not telling us to stick it where the sun don't shine.