The watercolors NO ONE is talking about 😱 I finally took the leap

[@mklarson2980]

I'm hooked. I first discovered A. Gallo handmade watercolors when I was searching for non toxic alternatives to cadmiums and others. I was just looking for a cleaner palette, but what I found was a gorgeous range of paints that rewet and mix like a dream. They completely enchanted me. Alina Gallo attends to every little detail. The pans are already hand labeled on the plastic pan, the paper wrappers are actually painted with the pan color for an accurate depiction, and they contain all the pigment info. Many of the pigments are also labeled with the locale of where it was sourced, like a wine appellation. Plus everything is packaged in beautiful Italian marbled paper, they include free tins even when you order individual pans, and every delivery is like opening a lovely, thoughtful gift. Using these handcrafted paints just enhances my connection to my work, there's no going back.

[@Valentina-Steinway]

They don’t layer very well though….😢

[@Valentina-Steinway]

31purplefish frustrates me because even at 10:03 central time seeing “sold out” just is too demoralizing. They don’t take preorders….😢

[@Valentina-Steinway]

Storage of the flat pans of 31purplefish is also a dilemma. The paints, if and when you get them, are indeed very good. I just am frustrated by the acquisition of them and storage.

[@nathalieheath5693]

What an awesome and inspiring way to do a ‘review’. Thank you for sharing your storytelling talent with us ❤

[@Pointebrush]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@dianaromig732]

You are such a wonderful storyteller 🎉

[@Pointebrush]

Aww shucks. Thank you! 🥹

[@tasticola]

Sure is!

[@roxannemaguire9844]

I kept thinking how lucky your children are!!! 📖✨✨

[@Pointebrush]

@@roxannemaguire9844 Hahaha! Thank you! Storytime is my favorite time of the day 😝

[@oaktharas]

This brand is all gimmicks. See through this bullshitZ don’t buy this

[@barblallier9413]

What lucky children you have,,I can only imagine how fun the bedtime stories must be! ❤ Thank you so much!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

I too have a few of the 31 Purple Fish (LOVE) but my absolute fave is Deep Deep Light out of Latvia. A two woman team with what I would call a poetic approach to colour. Their paints are soooo pigmented and so beautiful.

[@Pointebrush]

I’m going to have to check them out! Thank you for the recommendation 🙏

[@adnil651]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@somethinginteresting2202]

Wonderful recommendations. Thank you

[@Lyrhia]

Le Pigmentarium (French) does an advent calendar every year and it's a great way to try test her watercolours. She has an awesome range of colours, some light shifting which are truly magical! Octarine Aquarelle (French as well) has those breathtaking granulated colours I just can't rave enough about! I've been following Issy Design (Dutch), but haven't bought from her yet My main pet peeves from handmade watercolours is we often don't know the pigments used nor the lightfastness nor if your favourite colour will be discontinued bc it sold out (and if it'll even come back again), but I'm all for supporting these wonderful people! thank you for highlighting them and thanks to everyone in the comments for all the recs!

[@bleuvertetforetdepin]

I'm not buying watercolors withou knowing the pigment code! (maybe i'll change someday) but that's where I am right now.

[@adnil651]

I totally agree with your pet peeves!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

@@bleuvertetforetdepintry Stoneground paint company. They’re single pigment, from Canada.

[@paunoonoo-art]

Hi Margot , wow your video left me totally speechless. I’ve never seen or heard a product review made so spectacular and interesting. You’re amazing and your story telling is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rainbowfox1934]

Your penchant for drama is delightful.

[@crystaltanart]

Fully gushing over your underwater mermaid painting. And thanks for a great video!!!! Love the story telling!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you Crystal! 😘

[@sandraharris8386]

I have only relatively recently started painting in watercolour, but already I am in love with two handmade watercolour companies: Deep Deep Light (two lovely and passionate ladies in Latvia) - a magical range of often surprising colours (e.g. “Rüta’s Dream”, which looks green and granulates out to a reddish pink), and Arkaar Creation, a husband and wife team from India - delightful to use, beautifully packaged. The wife hand mulls all the colours on a slab, and the husband makes and binds watercolour paper notebooks. I am having the best time use them, and admit to being somewhat addicted now!

[@helenstone7600]

Thank you so much for telling the story of hand made watercolors. I am a self taught painter and very heavy handed with my watercolors. When I first read about hand made paint. I knew I had to try making them. It has been very satisfying. I use pigments, honey, gum Arabic and Gelatoes. I love the different colors i have made, but worry about needing to recreate them, did not write the recipe down. You have truly inspired me with your videos. Many Blessings to you...

[@kraznia]

I adore your storytelling delivery! Thank you for the wonderful review of some of the leading handmade watercolors currently available.

[@Pointebrush]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynnedalrymple]

Margot I just love you so much - every video you just capture me and I devour every bit of information you share. This story was particularly amazing - thankyou Lynne from Australia

[@Pointebrush]

I'm so touched Thank you so much Lynne!

[@c8Lorraine1]

And Lorraine from Australia. A new subscriber to your KZbin channel

[@lbuchtel5855]

You are SO creative! I also am in love with handmade watercolors. Each brand has their own surprising personality. My fave is 31purplefish...I cried the first time I swatched them because they were so unique and beautiful. Lettersparrow is my other favorite. Thank you for making me smile this afternoon! 😊❤

[@Kd33_art]

Oh Margot! I am so happy to have found your channel. You are such breath of fresh air. An actress and WC artist! Annnnd you are great at both. Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos. I’ve learned quite a bit from you and I am very appreciative. ❤

[@Sofia-p9e8c]

I really like Beam Paints, they are definitely worth checking out. They usually include the pigment numbers so it's easier to understand what you are buying. Julia K also has some really nice paints.

[@emilymarshall4962]

I would also highly recommend. It also supports the artist who is First Nations. The packaging is also all eco-friendly.

[@arianegoins9607]

I came here to say this! Indigenous women owned business with amazing products. I love their eco friendly packaging, and delight in finishing pieces with their shimmer pigments.

[@cj_kirby]

You have exposed my most recent addiction - handmade watercolors. I have most recently been pulled down this rabbit hole. Wonderful artisans to discover but let's not talk about the impact to my budget. I am obsessed. Of those I have purchased Mashas Watercolors, Deep Deep Light and Arkaar Creations (from India) are some of my favorites. I've tried some Jasper Stardust but they were not among my favorites. I hope watching this video doesn't suck me deeper into the abyss although I have no complaints about the journey so I will investigate those you have mentioned that I have yet to discover. Love your story format. Your videos are always engaging. Thank you for sharing your new journey into this hidden world of color.

[@CoriHarhutch]

Archie’s paints from the UK is my hands down go-to for homemade watercolors.

[@LostTimeLady]

Thanks for the recommendation! I'm UK based so would like to buy local when I can

[@CoriHarhutch]

@@LostTimeLady Kayleigh from Archie’s is delightful. For those who purchase overseas she throws in a PG Tips tea for us. :) Side question based on your name… do you read Jodi Taylor or Jasper Fford works?

[@katewalton6350]

You should get a reward for this video, the time , effort and imagination you put into this just incredible. I use to think out of all the tutorials I watched Nan Rae had to be the most stunning, classy , most polished artist I had ever seen, well needless to say you are right there with her. Thankyou for putting this together, much appreciated.

[@michellef1847]

So pretty! My only qualm is that it's hard to know how lightfast artisan watercolors are. But they usually cost as much or more than professional watercolors! 😭

[@louannramirez4278]

True. And some don’t show the pigment numbers Some of the colors are so pretty…But….You find a wonderful color only to discover the person doesn’t make it again or the second one doesn’t match. Or a pan has a big air hole.

[@user-zu7gk9ol9f]

…a wonderful storyteller… and a sense of humor! It’s definitely a rabbit hole!!

[@KMercure]

Oh wow, I really had no idea, but I’ve always wanted to try them. I’m from Canada and we have an indigenous watercolour maker called Beam Paints that uses wood and wrapped paper and shells to house their handmade paints. Now I MUST try them and some I’ve found on Etsy. Thank you for this!

[@joanbyng190]

Try them! Beam paints are great and I think they just added larger paint stones and tubes to their line.

[@KMercure]

@@KikiFu thanks!

[@samjackson7270]

I had no idea about Canadian hand made watercolours. Thank you Margot and everyone else for sharing.

[@JillLalande]

Sign up for their newsletter. A few times a year they have a $20 sale on their 'seconds'. You don't get to choose, but you'll get something that might have cracked or spilled over, or something simple like that. I've already bought most of their colours but I always grab three or four of the surprise seconds whenever they come on sale and I receive mixed pallets most times. It's a great way to try thing out for cheaper. Also, if youre Canadian, most Chapters locations carry their paints 😊

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

I agree its not about the tools, its about the artists skills... You will be amazed what you can do with any products.. ..so long as you know how to work with it.... ❤😊

[@julielondon4759]

Margot, adore your video!!!! I feel so validated !!Am also obsessed with collecting handmade water colors. The brands I regularly collect include: Case For Making; AGallo; Greenleaf & Blueberry. I also like Mashas watercolors and Beam Paints. I would love a sequel to this beyond fabulous video. Thank you so much for creating this absorbing and beautiful video. Dying for you to make a sequel to handmade water colors. Simply divine video, Margot!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your kind words and compliment! That means so much! Those are all fantastic makers! I've been itching to try those too! Gotta work hard and save more dough for the sequel haha 😉

[@ubiquitousLeees]

I enjoy you, your process, your stories, and your storytelling so, so much. I’d watch you even if I wasn’t trying to teach myself to paint!

[@alisadove-tech6893]

Have just started exploring The Stoneground Paint Co. line from Canada. They have very descriptive colour names that inspire my curiosity.

[@emilymarshall4962]

I love my Stone Ground paints. Excellent quality!

[@northernlight-plain]

Great call out on all of these handmade watercolor brands! I really enjoy ocean paper and I have also enjoyed putting together my own set from Poems About You that I found on Etsy! You did such beautiful work with each of these representations from amazing watercolor artisans and I love your storytelling! It's so great when new video content is available up from you!❤

[@shadowguard3578]

I’ve picked my poison, and it’s A Gallo handmade watercolors. Except Greenleaf & Blueberry handmade watercolors occasionally pops into my head 🤔. Last year I had a fascination with handmade watercolors made with gemstones so I purchased handmade azurite and malachite watercolors. They have a weak tinting strength and were a disappointment. I don’t blame the maker it’s the nature of gemstones. One point I will add is that the artist’s skill make the paints shine. You’re very skilled and your art is beautiful. You could paint with any brand whether children’s art supplies, student grade, or professional grade! Once again a very enjoyable video, thank you! ❤

[@Vickilou92]

Greenleaf Blueberry, Traci Bautista, Lisilinka, and a few from 10 years ago I’ve forgotten. I also work intermittently with soft pastels (full sets can run in the thousands), oil (the least amount of supplies of all). @pointebrush I just found you tonight and have already watched 5-6 videos. PLUS have read all the comments. I’m off to learn about more handmades!

[@sharonelliott1075]

What a fabulous video informative and so enjoyable. You absolutely have to write and illustrate a children's book.

[@shadowseer07]

I know how you feel about Handmade watercolors, every time I find news ones I’m always amazed about how wonderful they are

[@43Marjorie]

What a delightful video. I am inspired as well. I can see I must take a little journey down this rabbit hole as well.

[@ThatPaintingLass]

Wow. You are an incredible story teller. I was fully immersed in your video from the second it started. I fully stoped working on my painting which I basically never do. I’m excited to watch more of your videos.

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thereseduffy5182]

This has to be my favourite video yet. thank you can't wait for another installment.

[@karendirmish2696]

Each time I watch a video of yours I’m learning something new! Today I learned that I need to try handmade watercolors, and now I’m on the lookout for them! And where do I start? It is a trip that will lead me where? I so enjoy all you offer to learners, thank you Karen Dirmish, learner

[@Zoibu]

I love handmade watercolors! It made me even start making my own handmade paints in the pandemic and still making new colors! A few of my favorite makers are LMColors, IssyDesign and Dirty Blue (and ofcourse my own Zoibu watercolors haha) they all work differently and have their own charm, and I just love them to bits! For shimmer/mica paint ClaireChi makes the best!!! Those are an absolute pleasure and for me she is the queen of shimmer paints~

[@nettiespiwack7586]

Jazper Stardust is incredible. I've bought for myself and my friend who is a professional. He akes great pastels too.

[@annibarry1338]

Ooh I didn’t know hand made watercolours existed! Would love to hear/see more of your adventures with these lovely artisan paints

[@TheseStars]

Great video production. Glad I found you and can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much and Welcome! Happy to have you here with me 🥰

[@YachtsLiving]

Wow! It was such a great way!

[@pennywheeler2598]

I was reading the comments, and they said it all, I have no words. Except, you are a multi talented woman. 🙂🖌X

[@Pointebrush]

Awwww Penny. Thank you so very much 🥰

[@Southernladyasmr]

🤗 I’m so grateful that I happened upon this video! I’ve been researching how to make watercolor paints recently because I am interested in mixing my own! You have set me on fire to get going with it! You’re a doll and I appreciate the effort that you put into your videos. Great job!

[@lindyartforfun]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed your storytelling ! I can only imagine how amazing you interpreted a story in ballet. Every thing we do whether it is art or dance or story telling or how we enjoy life on one day to next..❤

[@sandra1582]

Ha!!! Bebee Newirth for sure. I had been trying to figure this resemblance out!! I love the information and entertainment from your videos! That said...I discovered Jazper Stardust last year and love the colors! I can spend hours just swatching to be continually surprised! Because I find the handmade colors often look nothing alike from dry to wet!! You have to explore various dilutions to find their depth! As always, thanks for 9:04 this wonderfully entertaining video!! 😊

[@noralizmedinacolon4367]

I have tried multiple brands of handmade watercolors, but this video made me extremely curious about the Jazper ones. I love Art of Soil and Zoils & Pigments because of how they are made.

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

I am intrigued to find out more about you, I see from this first video I’ve watched of yours that you paint something besides flowers! Incredible

[@Titus2-3-4]

Your story telling ability has drawn me in :) now I MUST watch ALL of your videos to see what I have been missing. I'm 64 and just starting on my watercolor journey.

[@artbysolar-theresa]

‘Poems About You’ hand made watercolors are very lovely. Lena has even created a few inktober palettes and famous artist palettes. I adore her Inktober palette. Another great handmade paint to try is Beam Paints. She is a indigenous woman business owner and uses local pigments. Her gouache is yummy too. Those are two of my favorite handmade watercolor shops I am a very bad pigment hoarder ;)

[@staceg2003]

Such a great video! I've never heard of the handmades you mentioned, with the exception of Jazper Stardust. A friend gifted me his Lapis Lazuli, which is beautiful but a bit dry and difficult to work with. I have a small set of earth colors from A Gallo that my daughter gave me for Christmas last year - they are heavenly! Stonework Mills is another favorite. There was also a brand called Lighthouse Cove that was amazing, but the shop was recently closed. Many times, for me, it's the unique colors - ones that don't quite match anything that comes in a tube. I'm also a big fan of granulation, and some of the handmade watercolors do this exceptionally well.

[@DavZell]

I keep thinking Margot is an "arter-ego" to a younger Bebe Neuwirth. Has anyone ever seen them in the same place?

[@Pointebrush]

You know it’s not the first time someone mentioned that!

[@suzt7076]

Yes the resemblance is strong- I think it’s her voice also, not just looks

[@E4Alabbasy]

The only reason I'm stopping myself from going down this rabbit hole is usually the shipping where I live is usually more expensive than the paint 😩😩😩

[@ghoulchan7525]

Same here it's why i always set Etsy to only show the European shops. Or even only my own country

[@mandieappleton8204]

I'm the same,. I'm in Australia

[@leannewith3]

@@mandieappleton8204we have some artists in Australia making handmade watercolours too. Not as many, but a few. Just select from Australia in the filters on Etsy searches.

[@lindaalflen9025]

This was a great video!! Bravo, Bravo! Keep them coming!

[@artsy_scorpio2419]

I LOVE my 31 Purplefish and Aloha Watercolor paints. I think I have over 100 half pans of 31 Purplefish paints.

[@Pointebrush]

You've GOT to be kidding me. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor 😝

[@user-kc3hn1tj4t]

I love Beam paints! Their travel cards/samples are a wonderful way to try them out.

[@mechan8015]

id love to learn more about the specific paints you tried. my handmade fav is greenleaf & blueberry. i was initially drawn by their broad range of ochres and natural earth pigments (a full spectrum of reds, yellows, oranges, violets, blues, greens, greys) and mayan colors. then pigments from stones like malachite, magnetite, and lapis. some quite expensive. opacity varies from one pigment to another as do grain size and tinting strengths but no surprises as their website includes everything you might want to know about each paint.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Loved this video. I’ve got The Watercolour Factory paints. They’re handmade Australian paints made in Victoria (my home state) and I love them so much.

[@jude1515]

I’ll have to try handmade watercolors. Sometimes the regular store bought brands don’t have vivid enough colors.

[@NissaMattie19]

This video was everything I needed, great story-telling both literally and through your paintings as well! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@s.w.piscesean]

What a wonderful way to review the uniqueness of handmade watercolors. Thank you for this delight!

[@Pointebrush]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@praveennanagaratnam]

Love the way you narrate! I love handmade paints so much that I ended up selling/giving away my conventional ones as I stopped using them. My favourite by far so far are Agallo and Blue Pine Arts. I need to get my hands on 31 purple fish! Keep missing out on them.

[@kendravanwesemael6863]

Such an original video! It really resembles all of our feelings perfectly! I am making watercolours out of expired eyeshadows. It´s truly satisfying to do 🎉❤

[@Pointebrush]

I never thought of eyeshadows as a source of pigment. You taught me something new today 🥳

[@barblallier9413]

I love that idea,,how cool!

[@katscraftcreation]

Absolutely loved this, what a unique way to do a review video, I loved it 😻

[@jlm517rocks]

Listening & watching you deliver way more than tute fodder deserves an Emmy. There's another brand you might like: beam paints.

[@natashafranko4951]

That was really interesting and informative . I love your entertaining way of explaining things . I knew people made their own palletes of coloured paints , but had not realized that some people actually made the paints themselves. I thought they just made a colour combination and outsourced the making of tgem somewhere. But people actually make them . Thats really fascinating . Thank you for explaining this. Your paintings are absolutely beautiful aswell , I love the little peaks at your very talented works of beautiful art.😊

[@MarinaSips]

Got the Balanchine Technique, and i am sooooo grateful for your advise to get one, i am mesmorised by it, can't put the book down....thanks a million❤

[@senoritavanmontague1462]

Your storytelling is oh so lovely! I got reminded of the time when I first fell for handmade watercolours 💜 hues by anindita makes beautiful granulating paints. Love the fantasy colours from Merakiwatercolors! And the dual tone separating mixes from the tiny tinkery paint

[@Pointebrush]

Oh thank you!

[@smkdesigns24]

I also make handmade watercolors and sell them in my Etsy shop under vintage Paris market. They have been a hit

[@Pointebrush]

Is that the name of your shop? I’ll check it out!

[@Deedster56]

Hello dear Margot! Beam Paints is a lovely little company that I recently discovered and have fallen in love with. The fact that the owner is the success story of an indigenous woman based here in Canada was an added bonus ❤ My other beautiful discovery and now go-to palettes are from A. Gallo, another wonderful company based in Assisi, Italy. I think you would love both. Thank you for your AMAZING videos ❤️👏🇨🇦

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

LOVE Beam!

[@supme7558]

Why would identity politics matter

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

@@supme7558 your use of the term “identity politics” shows that this isn’t a serious question or genuine curiosity. You would simply like to create conflict, and no one is here for that 🤣🤣🤣

[@terisedianerush5717]

I am in love! You are such a breath of fresh air! Soo much fun! Thank you!

[@dualvox]

Great review of handmade watercolors. I have a palette from Jasper Stardust and another palette from Blue Pine Arts. Love them both.

[@cindyremski3442]

Great video!! I’ve been curious about handmade watercolors for awhile but haven’t tried them yet. They look fun to use. Thanks!

[@gebolanos4370]

Lovely tale, thank you!!!!

[@annevickers3307]

I love the story. You are so precious and funny. Thank you.

[@hannahl4108]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I want them all ❤ Thank you for sharing ❤

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Hi Margot 👋 Very useful and informative video , I was intrigued about Jasper Stardust too for years, so, I’m glad you tried them for us all. Yes, I have delved into the handmade Watercolor world but not as a buyer, I was/ am a paint maker , however , due to the immense hard work involved I needed to decide, am I an artist or a paint maker, because to have a good product you cannot do both, and though I do have the knowledge now and can make my own earth Color’s if I run out. I chose to focus on the art creation instead. Paint making is exhausting and super labour intensive.

[@blyth3349]

Woww! such an interesting story telling 😍 Thank you for the great content! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melindaavila498]

Fascinating!!

[@TracyIndy]

You are THE ultimate woman, Margot!!!! ❤ Mwah!!😘 Thank you for sharing these precious new items. I can clearly see you, taking that deep drop down into the rabbit hole of handmade watercolors. There are so many clever artisans out there, but my absolute two favorites are Prodigal Sons Pigments and Dirty Blue Shop. Both carry common and rare pigments that you won't find anywhere else. TFS 🙏

[@Lulu.G-61]

Beautiful!

[@PatLove3360]

I love your story telling. Your children must rush to bed for story time! My favorite handmade WC paint is from Deep Deep Light. Granulating colors and transparent deep beautiful colors.

[@cjtittle]

I've used handmade watercolors from several different makers, but my very favorite of all is Humbeck Studios paints. They are superb, and also sell out quickly. She opens her website about every quarter. Well worth checking out!

[@ChantelleArts]

I really want to try handmade watercolours, I’ve never heard of these 😮

[@Pointebrush]

They're very unique! My best advice would be to do your research to make sure the maker you choose aligns with your expectations. Good luck!

[@natalieangelheart2483]

I absolutely loved your storytelling, thank for putting a smile on my face. There's too much seriousness, in the world, for my liking! 😉💕

[@martinaspohr2663]

Margot, You did it again! Drew me in when you bring up the topic of … Handmade Watercolors. Each and every unique brand look amazing. Maybe, someday I’ll have the chance to try them for myself. So far now it is always fascinating watching other brilliant artists create beautiful works of art with these unique paint’s. I have said this before… you are a talented artist . I am so appreciative of all the wisdom and knowledge that you share on KZbin. Thank you. Warm Regards, Martina

[@chelseal654]

I just bought the CMYKW pallet from Greenleaf and Blueberry, it’s divine

[@spookycatzstudio2115]

Lovely story of the handmade paints!!! I have many Jasper Stardust watercolors and one of his hand made brushes, a real splurge. Masha's watercolor paints found on Etsy are wonderful and the Tiny Art by LRG also makes beautiful paints.

[@lindaalflen9025]

Inspired by your wonderful video, I bought some Jazper Stardust paints! They really are a marvelous, unique and inspiring experience. Thank you for a nudge toward handmade watercolors! 😊😊

[@lisaharner3720]

This topic was a rabbit hole I resisted, so far. Your vlog is drawing me to the edge of the hole. Love your storytelling style! ❤

[@tarotbysemaj2424]

Always awesome insight and great information. What a gifted storyteller too. Thanks for going down the rabbit hole, I enjoyed the adventure. Those colours were spectacular! Kudos to the makers of the Magick!!🧡✨🧡

[@PaulaScardamalia]

I love this, and your obvious enjoyment in both storytelling and handmade watercolors. Will check these out. Have some A Gallo.

[@twizzle1710]

I have done A. Gallo's handmade natural paints and I love them.

[@thescribblequeen]

What a fun, vibrant, poetic video! I've never tried handmade watercolors as an owner of a modest two palettes, but I'd be fascinated to try them considering I love the personal touches Etsy sellers include, and I love supporting small businesses. I'll have to look into some brands and see what catches my eye. I'd be delighted to know if you're still using any of these, say, a year later!

[@rebeccawhite4153]

That was such a cute video!

[@kristiw.1823]

Ahhhh, handmade watercolors... my biggest temptation. I have a palette of Jazper Stardust that gives me very mixed feelings. The Magnificent Purple Mushroom is both a favorite, as a stand along palette, because of the absolute uniqueness of the colors. But I rarely turn to it because of the texture it leaves on the paper. (Actually planning to do a test to see if there are differences in how it sets on different papers). I adore all of JuliaK's watercolors (she's out of Sweden). She has lots of unique colors and some metallics that have just enough sheen to bring a touch of magic, without looking like you used glitter pens on your painting. And of course, there is A. Gallo... glorious! Ultimately, while I adore handmade paints, the price point usually means I keep hording them, rather than using them up. And their unique properties makes them less "dependable" when it comes to whether they play nice with other brands.

[@guylainemorinstudio7869]

You surely capt my attention ! Great story ;)

[@naturesketches126]

Just found your channel. This was a captivating video! You should try Stoneworks Mill handmade paints, they're my favorite, super pigmented.

[@ohbli_oh]

Deep deep light are my favourites I’ve tried so far. The owners are also inspiring characters

[@marytomlin5326]

I’m here for the storytelling!!! Wow😊

[@lynison9050]

What an enchanting video ❤thank you