Affordable Art Supply Haul! First Impressions & Artwork Share

[@efratospovat7799]

Round paper border: Take a masking fliud with tip and make a border

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!

[@annjohnson73]

You always find the best art supplies!! Lovely haul! I always look forward to seeing your beautiful artwork. I’m not interested in budget supplies often anymore, but you tempt me with your paintings. 😅

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much, Ann! Aw, thanks! Yes, I'm not sure if I'm helping or tempting more...and I'd really prefer to be helpful. 💗

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Yep, you convinced me on the Shinhan Gouache! Thank You so much the upclose mixing swatching. That is very helpful!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catiejane5287]

Thank you for sharing your stunning artwork. Your. Pastel drawing is inspiring. I always enjoy your content,but a lower budget art supplies haul is a great idea.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed. 💗

[@diannedupuis2960]

Your art work is beautiful!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@moxellex]

for the round watercolour paper, maybe take something round that's a bit smaller (tiny plate f ex) & then add masking fluid all around the edge..? or an edge template, either glue on with removable glue or just put it on afterwards as a frame ...

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I will have to try a few ways to see which is quickest and easiest! 💗

[@katiefelgar7377]

As for the round watercolor paper. I have one by baohong and it's a block but I think the best way to tape it down would be to roll the tape up and stick it to the back of the paper.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much for letting me know. I would love it in a block format, that would solve everything. I'm just using a clip board for now, and I'll try your idea. Thanks! 💗

[@kookatsoonjan]

I was also gonna say the same thing Katie...there just will be NO WHITE BORDER!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

@kookatsoonjan That is why it keeps sitting, unloved so far. I need to be able to create a perfect white border quick and easy. I'm just kind of crazy like that. Lol. I think I will just use it for watercolor pencils or gouache.

[@marilyn386]

For the round papers, could you paint a rim with masking fluid (use a jar lid to paint around) and then apply tape on the masking fluid in a couple places?

[@The.lazy.eyed.artist]

For the round watercolor, you should be able to use a compass drawing tool to make the border and then keep your water and paint in the ring. I like to take a black pen after it dries to clean it up. Great video. Thank you.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you, that's a great idea! Thanks so much! 💗

[@SMBDesigns]

Would love to see a tutorial using the arrtx markers doing fur or feathers

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much for the request! I will include that in my upcoming acrylic marker video.💗

[@SMBDesigns]

@@TheGypsyChic1 oh wonderful! Ty so so much

[@TheGypsyChic1]

@@SMBDesigns My pleasure, thanks for the request!

[@sueallen952]

Stephanie Ive been buying plain palettes then using the arrtx markers to paint designs on them, ive done mushrooms, white christmas rose and birds. The markers Stay on but I sprayed with varnish anyway and then you can design your own palettes

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks Sue! I can't wait to try it out!!! 💗

[@UTleochi]

What a lovely haul! Very happy you got the Caran d’Ache supra Color special edition; you’ve inspired me to order my own set. As for the Schmincke plastic palette, be careful with the closing tab. Mine broke, and the white part detached from the blue. That’s why I prefer Schmincke’s metal special editions - they’re prettier, too. I adore those heavy duty watercolour palettes. W&N used to have them decades ago, as did Schmincke, but sadly not anymore. I was lucky enough to get the giant version from Schmincke many years ago. Love, love your cute owl ❤❤❤

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!! I hope you love your CD Supracolors set as much as I do! Yes, I'm concerned about how long it will last too. I think it is for Schmincke superfans (like me!). I'm sad to hear your broke. Thank you for the warning for me and others! I will be super careful with mine, and I'm still glad I found it. I adore the Schmincke metal palettes too, they feel they will last forever! Oh, your heavy duty palette sounds amazing! Lucky you!! I wish I would have discovered my love for painting a few decades ago. Thank you so much, it was so fun to paint the owl. 💗

[@GaryScott-pdx]

The magnets on your plien air setup will work much better if you remove the finger ring from your palette so that the can make firmer contact.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! I will try that to see if it helps. I think it is mostly that one magnet in was placed in a bit too much.

[@KathrinHausermann]

ix hand soap with sugar to get an abrasive in the soap when you wash your hands after working with inks :))

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much for the tip! I will definitely try that out. 💗

[@booksandbubbletea]

I hate to be that person but I think it’s pronounced mee-den not meh-deen. I’d love to see a painting of a bookmark with the schmincke student grade!

[@tezm4744]

Really

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you, I'm sure you are correct. I'm not sure who I heard say it Meh-deen and it stuck for some reason. Lol. Often with my ADHD I just get too excited and pronounce things wrong. Thank you so much for telling me nicely. Thanks for the request, I will try to share that this month. 💗

[@michellecampbell4194]

I was also that person lol. Especially when Stephanie said they kindly sent the palette to her. I was like ohhh no. And to be fair when I first saw their products I too thought it was Muh-dean. 😂

[@jesscherry404]

Yes Mee-den. It was a good review anyway.😊

[@TheGypsyChic1]

@jesscherry404 I will never forget it now... Lol. Thank you! 💗

[@francescazoffuto3160]

Hi I am new to your channel and I love everyone coloring pages and videos and I love castle art supplies and all kinds of coloring books

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hello, welcome to the channel! Thank you so much! I fell in love with art supplies as a crafter. I'm rediscovering my love for drawing and making most of my own art now . I hope you enjoyed the art supply haul. I have lots more coming soon! 💗

[@helenag.9386]

Hi Stephanie! Your apples are fantastic! I'm always so delighted to see a post from you - so please do a review on anything! How do you get the detail on the apples using oil pastels as they are quite chunky?

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!! The Sennelier oil pastels have a bullet nib making fine detail easy. I use a colored pencil to clean up my lines too. It sometimes adds detail, most mostly takes pigment away. 💗

[@denisadiaconu95]

What sharpener did you use for the caran d’ache watercolor pencils? I love sharpeners with that type of shape. I might buy the pencils too, really love the art you made!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

I've used a few sharpeners, I don't find the pencils picky. The Afmat electric sharpener mostly, and when I want to be careful I love the M+R sharpeners. I hope that helps! Thanks so much! 💗

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hey everyone! Please let me know which product you would like to see a review of first?!? 💗

[@annjohnson73]

I would love to see the plein air easel first.

[@ThePinkstampergirl]

Masking fluid for the round watercolor paper 📄

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!

[@lizag654]

Hi Stephanie - the fall2019 Daniel Smith palette in your video…. Do you have a color listing of those? I really like the variety. Thanks

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Liz! I'm sorry, I'm not sure... but I will figure it out and include it in my upcoming video of my fall 2024 Daniel Smith palette. 💗

[@shadowguard3578]

Your fruit pastel painting is beautiful. Early in the summer I also bought the Caran D’Ache water soluble set. I wanted it for the tin and the push button water brush. I haven’t swatched anything yet so I’m glad you did. The lowest price I saw it was $17-18. I wasn’t sure whether to buy it or not, but when the price went up then I bought it. I paid $20. It’s currently

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much, Shadow! You found a fantastic deal!! I was watching it go back up too...which is why I purchased it. Lol. It wouldn't be worth $50 to me at all. I love my own mixes a bit more too, thank you. I think the kit gets me playing and sparks my creativity. I'm watching the travel kit, for the tin mostly! ;D I bought a gold tin awhile back at Cult pens. The pencils weren't anything special but I do love the CD gold tin. 💗

[@almas.2530]

There are two Technalo sets available. The big one costs about 50 € and the small one, about 25 (I live in Europe). You’ve got an excellent deal purchasing the bigger set for the price of the smaller one!!! I bought the small set because I love water soluble graphite and I was interested in RGB pencils. I like them very much, because you can get very nice effects and the touch of color is so subtle than it continues being graphite and not another thing.

[@shadowguard3578]

@@TheGypsyChic1 you’re welcome! I’m all about the deals. It makes buying art supplies and shopping in general much more fun. 🤩

[@shadowguard3578]

@@almas.2530 I couldn’t not pass up the price of the set since it’s more than twice the price in regular art stores. I’m glad you’re enjoying the set. 😀

[@vatiammatri2660]

Where did you get the wooden palette holder for the DS Sticks? Great idea! Nice haul

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! It is meant for oil pastels, but worked perfectly. I found it on Amazon, it's linked in my description box. ;D Thank you!! 💗

[@vatiammatri2660]

​Thanks. I'm not seeing the link though. ​@TheGypsyChic1

[@TheGypsyChic1]

It was down a ways, lol! Here is the item and the link ;D. Hwawon Oil Pastel Wooden Holder, 24 holes amzn.to/4fLjH9p

[@vatiammatri2660]

Thanks so much! ​@@TheGypsyChic1

[@TheGypsyChic1]

My pleasure. I love it, and I hope you do too. It's beautiful and functional!

[@kookatsoonjan]

Thanks Stephanie...so sweet of you to give us a peak at your "good deal finds" asap, so that we might also be able o find them. I think the flower 24 half pan set, is the same colours as the 24 tube set they sold years ago, when Paul Rubens first came out with their 48 pan set. I have both of those. Are there colours in your flower set...besides the cobalt PB28 that are the same as in your new 5th generation? Do you really think they are that different, from the original...48 pan set in that PINK TIN? I have my set in another cabin, so have not yet checked the colours...but they look VERY SIMILAR...maybe 4 new colours...like the quin violet and the Pr122 Magenta...a lot of the greens look the same, as the old set. Tahnks also for showing your amazing "couch" art!Great to see how you have progressed , from years ago...You are amazing with your animal portraits...I would love a print of your rabbit/fox or owl....Thanks a lot for sharing. I look forward to reviews of what you decide to share first!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know. It seems like I saw that on an older video from Lindsay the Frugal Crafter. Lucky you, it seems every loved that tube set! I haven't had time to check the palettes over that well, but plan to do a comparison eventually. From swatching and painting one quick painting, I thought the 5th generation is enough improved that I won't go back, personally. The floral set feels like the older 3rd generation. But, I can try to play with them more this weekend and let you know. Thanks for letting me share with you! Aw, that is so sweet of you to say!! Thank you, you made my day! 💗

[@Smileychop]

I absolutely love the crayola tins wish we could get them here in the uk

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Oh, I'm surprised it's not available on the Amazon UK. Maybe you can try looking in an antique shop or thrift stores for even better tins. 💗

[@elizabethlynch6544]

The three pencils before the sticks would be perfect for a muted landscape

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yes, I think they will be too. I can't wait to play more with them. 💗

[@IBeLieveInChrist07]

It’s such a shame that someone likes a product and then the price goes up!!❤❤❤❤

[@TheGypsyChic1]

I know...it's incredibly frustrating. Half of why I share my hauls, is because I finally found a good price.

[@BW2Color.Stephanie]

Take sticker paper and die cut a circle ‘frame’ to mask off the circle watercolor paper. Hopefully, you have a die-cut machine, circle dies and reposition-able sticker sheets.❤

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Stephanie! I do have a die cutting machine I've been holding onto, just in case. I may even have reposition-able sticker paper that I used to mask before coloring with Copic markers. Lol. Thanks fro sharing. 💗

[@sueallen952]

Meeden palette not available in UK if anyone in UK looking, its beautiful, we always miss out on the good stuff 😢

[@TheGypsyChic1]

I'm sorry Sue! You are most likely being saved from budget supplies and can use that money towards better artist grade supplies. Plus, you have so many beautiful supplies in Europe, we pay dearly for here in the USA. None of the budget supplies Ive tried are as good as the artist grade. They are just better than having no supplies. ;D 💗

[@GekkeSiamees]

Make a mask for the round paper?

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!

[@margaretf667]

If you have a cricut you can cut perfect circle masking film boarders.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!! That's a great idea and I have a Cricut upstairs with my remaining craft stash. I haven't tried masking film yet. Do you have a brand you recommend? 💗

[@jkellyfamily9]

I would be so appreciative if you could let me know the measurement of the inside of the Lip Smackers Crayola tin you bought. I am looking for a smaller tin for my Neocolor IIs. If it’s 4.96in or longer, it would work, and I would be thrilled to buy one myself! The stores that still sell it don’t list the dimensions.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi! I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the video? They fit!!! That is how I'm using the Crayola tin for my Neocolor II's. I'm only storing my most loved colors, so maybe they fit once they've been used a bit. The Amazon listing says they are 4.37 x 3.27 x 1.06 inches. Here is the link if you want to check it out. I think they are priced high now for stocking stuffers. I paid $3.99 amzn.to/3ZyI9UL I hope that help! 😊

[@moonlightgator]

I love searching different arts stores fill up my shoping cart then delete it after a while put new things in, delete, put old things in again it is endless cycle so I ended up odering nothing unless I go to the store whatever I choose I stuck with it there is no delete button. 😅 In reality I don't need anything I just what a new toy.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hahaha, I do the same!! Then I wait a month or so to see what I still want. Then checkout with whatever credit card rewards, etc I have. I definitely don't need anymore...but I still want to try many. Eventually, I will know all my favorites and donate supplies I don't love. 💗

[@helenag.9386]

Have you taken Sarah Burns fantastic gouache course? If you do would love to see your take on it - they are really good.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

I have not taken any art classes from anyone, as I love the joy and heartbreak of learning myself. Lol. I'm sure she has an amazing class!

[@jkellyfamily9]

Sorry, one more question. It wasn’t one of the products you highlighted, but what was the kraft paper colored sketchbook in which you had drawn the owl?

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi! Ask away, I love chatting with new art friends. That is a Strathmore Toned Tan sketch paper, 400 series.

[@jkellyfamily9]

@@TheGypsyChic1, please is there any way you could let me know the inside dimensions of the lip smacker tin you got this fall? Am wondering if I could buy one to store my Neo II’s in.

[@BW2Color.Stephanie]

It appears that the finger ring on the bottom of the palettes is keeping them from firmly making contact with the magnets.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yes, either the thumb ring or feet, or both. Luckily I found other palettes that work better. 💗

[@smkdesigns24]

Pronounced “Momart”. The e is silent.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you. Google Translate says the e.

[@smkdesigns24]

@@TheGypsyChic1 we go to Momart in Paris and it is pronounced without the e but maybe the Italians pronounce the e.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

You may be correct, I'm not sure. But, thank you for trying to be helpful. You are very lucky to visit the store in person, I bet it is beautiful!