Review: Daler Rowney unpacking+ colourchart + review first impressions

[@lansingstlady]

I, too, would recommend the DR paints. Many years ago I bought a tin that included a brush, 5 watercolor pencils, an eraser and 10 colors. The tin broke right away but the colors are lovely and the pencils a nice touch. The set was called "artists' selection" and I got it for an insanely cheap 'closeout' price online. I almost didn't buy them because I thought "you get what you pay for" but how wrong I was. I'm loving your reviews! Thanks for sharing.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+lansing street blues Thanks! I had the same experience as you. I didn't expect a lot for this very low price, but indeed, how wrong I was! Isn't that awesome?! I can't get this paint anywhere near me, but if I could, I'd certainly buy it. It's got some pretty neat colours in its palette, so it's a definite recommend from me!

[@thebest41or2]

Thanks for this very nice informative demo and product testing Mandy. In fact i got this product few months back and i really liked it a lot. Lately i found myself needing to upgrade to a better level of paints and to expand my palette to include other colours, so i got Daler-Rowney Artists' Watercolours and i tried it and i can summarize what i think of it by saying really big WOOW. The colours are so vibrant, highly pigmented, very pliable and yield gorgeous results when mixing with eachother. The distinctive thing of Daler-Rowney Artists' Watercolour is their highly pigment content in them which gives strong vibrant colours that flow very easily. And in order to get the same colour strength you need to take more brush fulls from other brands. I truly love them.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+thebest41or2 Oow...makes me very curious! I've been wondering about that paint...well, if I come across it... ;-)

[@thebest41or2]

If you come across it it would be very nice to make a practical demo of it! However i guess you won't be disappointed at all :D

[@Liono68]

I love your reviews and I love hearing you speak. Always a pleasure.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Steven Scott Thank you, Steven! I try my best!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

@@MandyvanGoeije Yes! Your voice and the quality of your reviews are wonderful!

[@dreao276]

"They gave them the middle finger and just delivered that" that killed me! lolz

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Drea O Yeah, owww....ehrm...that's probably my typically Dutch in-your-faceness... *grin*

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@MandyvanGoeije Sounds fine to me.

[@gorway7]

I really like the DR pallet - mine is quite old now... when they were sold under the name Georgan Watercolours. Mine has a little latch on the hinge so that the mixing area can be removed for rinsing - do they still have that? I still prefer it over my Cotman sketch box for some reason although I fill both from what ever tube colours I am currently using. I think DR Aquafine are probably much improved over the old Georgan watercolour which where a bit chalky from what I remember and took a lot of scrubbing to liberate much fresh paint.

[@ninav9795]

I love your videos , the sound of your voice! So much knowledge also.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Thank you, Nina...I try to share what I learn...

[@TheGingerOwl]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I recently bought a small set of Schmincke (and absolutely adore them!) but then decided I needed a larger range of colors to truly launch into the world of watercolor. As I can't afford any more Schmincke right now I've been looking for an affordable, good quality kit to work with for now. After watching a couple of your videos I went ahead and ordered a 24 set of these Daler-Rowney colors. Can't wait for them to get here! :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+The Ginger Owl Awesome! You'll like them! I did a few journal pages with the Daler Rowney last week and this weekend I realised I hadn't gone back to my Horadam...hadn't felt the need to... Will you tell me how you like them?

[@TheGingerOwl]

I'm really excited, they look like a great product! The set I chose is on back-order until the beginning of October, so I've been on pins and needles all month :D But when it does get here I will definitely let you know how I like them! :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+The Ginger Owl Awesome! I'm really curious!

[@evelynw.2412]

I'm enjoying your reviews! I have a small Daler-Rowney set also, butI didn't realize how good they were until I tried a different brand. Looking forward to your Sennelier video review!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Evelyn W. Thank you, Evelyn! The Daler~Rowney really surprised me too! Highly recommendable! Don't need to do a full demo/review before I can wholeheartedly say that, in this case. Looking forward to the Sennelier unpacking enormously. I just managed to control myself and wait until tomorrow morning. Daylight will be better than lamplight, after all. But my fingers are itching like crazy ;-)

[@anniemels197634]

+Mandy van Goeije hihi ik wilde dat het al morgen was😊

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Annie Mels Het is morgen!!! Jeuj! De video wordt op dit moment afgemixed en ga ik straks uploaden. Duurde vorige keer 7,5 uur, dus ik hoop dat het vandaag wat sneller gaat, maar als het goed is, staat hij vandaag toch echt online! Helaas heeft de verf mij een beetje teleurgesteld...ik zou willen dat ik ander nieuws kon brengen, zeker omdat ik weet dat je pas deze verf hebt besteld. Maar kijk maar naar de video, dan begrijp je wat ik bedoel. De verf is alleszins goed genoeg, dus no worries!

[@anniemels197634]

+Mandy van Goeije Goedemorgen 😊 ik ben benieuwd wat jou heeft teleurgesteld in de verf.ik vind hem harstikke mooi maar ik heb de verf ook alleen maar geswached. ben benieuwd kan niet wachten op je filmpje 😊

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Annie Mels Eindelijk, na 9 uur uploaden (mijn internetverbinding is nogal traag, blijkbaar) staat de Sennelier eerste indruk online. Ik ben benieuwd wat je er van vindt. Ik heb inmiddels nog extra proeven en vergelijkingen gedaan en zal volgende week een demo filmen en dan nog wat meer vertellen over mijn bevindingen.

[@neryharnish1717]

I use Windsor and Newton field set, but use Daler Rowney tubes quite often. Lovely set!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

:-) Yes they are...

[@puffyjo]

hello i bought the daler rowney simply line , the exact same kit as you have here and the paint is the exact same gorgeous and inexpensive i paid 16.00 canadian dollars and i am thrilled with them . i bought reeves tube watercolor paint , i am now going to bring those back and go get the daler rowney tube paints instead . i absolutely love these paints. thanks for your wonderful review, i'm a new subbie =)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Oh yes, these Daler and Rowney beat Reeves anytime...glad you love them! Have fun!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

About the brush. I keep straws from drinks that they get a straw in before I say nooo. I find one that fits on the end of these type brushes to lengthen brush.sometimes I cover straw with tape to strengthen after cutting off so when apart they fit into palett.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Marjorie Johnson: Great suggestion!! Thanks!

[@c1224w]

It was the student grade series paint AquaFine Product line. The Artist grade just called Artist. Thank you for this video and sharing

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Winifred So Thank you. Knowing how good their student grade is, I think I wouldn't be able to resist the Artist grade when it comes along!

[@EverGreenElephant]

Prussian Blue is the only Daler and Rowney Paint I use in the moment. It's the best Prussian Blue I have ever seen. It's so beautiful, I love it so much.

[@mateuszborodziuk741]

Hi Mandy if you ever get your hands on the artists watercolor thay Dr makes id love to hear your opinion on them

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Mateusz Borodziuk What brand do you mean exactly?

[@mateuszborodziuk741]

+Mandy van Goeije Daler Rowney Artist's quality watercolor www.daler-rowney.com/content/artists-watercolour heres a link

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Mateusz Borodziuk thank you 😊

[@colinwalters5281]

Try mixing the light red with the cobalt blue its great for skies and clouds

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Colin Walters Okay, I will give that a go! Red wouldn't be a color I'd try in a sky...hm...makes my fingers itch! Thank you!

[@colinwalters5281]

Your welcome Mandy

[@colourcrazy1100]

Hello Miss Mandy! Can you please review the Prima Watercolour Confections? They're quite affordable, about $25 at most. Or maybe the Lukas Aquarelle 1862?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I have put them on my list...if I come across these paints at a fair price, they might end up in a review here! :-)

[@shallremainnameless1998]

Love your review of the Daler Rowney paints. I have the set of 10 Aquafine in a small tin. Beautiful very highly pigmented paint. Dale Rowney Artists Watercolours are available in hues and the more expensive real pigments and my theory is that the Aquafine range is actually the same paint as the budget friendly hues in the Artist's range but it's just my opinion. My Daler Rowney Aquafine Ultramarine is as strongly coloured as my tube of Winsor and Newton professional watercolour. That makes me very happy. Aquafine is much cheaper.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Yes, that's a good thing indeed! I'm going to see that color...I have it too! Compare it to the other brands... :-)

[@mctan08]

Thank u for this review. I learnt so much. And I enjoy listening to u.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+mctan08 Thank you, mctan08, that's nice to hear :-)

[@terencemolloy1827]

Aquafines were my first watercolours many years ago. bought the Pebeo paints for the metal box and the pans. Tried the paints but threw them in the bin. I use DR artists quality paints, they are very nice.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Ah, so the Aquafines were really bad back then too? That is really sad to hear. I own a great set of Pébéo gouache paint that is really wonderful. So I kinda hoped that this was perhaps a made-in-china one off. But apparently it isn't. Too bad. I think Pébéo should invest in a better studio quality watercolor paint because this set really muds their name...

[@terencemolloy1827]

The Aquafines used to be branded under the name "Georgian Watercolours". They're pretty decent for student paints. It was the Pebeos that I thought were rubbish. Not even worth keeping to doodle with. Ikept the metal box and emptied the pans. I filled them will Holbein artists paints.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Terence Molloy: I bought the Pebeo also (before seeing this,) and yes, they are really bad! But I have a suggestion for paint that is less than satisfactory: I use it for stamping. Works great, and doesn't go to waste. Have a great day!

[@Turkleton]

Great review as always, Mandy! I decided to go with Schmincke Horadam tubes partially based on your recommendation, and so far I'm far from disappointed (sadly, my wallet did not appreciate the 20 tubes nearly as much as me...) Looking forward to more videos!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Turkleton Thanks! Glad I could be of help! I am fully behind my Horadam review. It really is the best! I just put the Sennelier review online and I always thought that Sennelier might be competition for Schmincke Horadam, but it's not (see the review!). The more watercolour paints I try, the happier I am with my Horadam paints (ánd my Rembrandt and White Nights!...these are my favourites!) So I'm really glad you like them. I wish you tons of fun painting and am secretly a little curious about your work! ;-)

[@Turkleton]

+Mandy van Goeije I started drawing in May this year and discovered water color about two months ago, so my work is certainly not spectacular at all. I am quite pleased with a few of my drawings though, so feel free to check them out at instagram.com/the_art_journey/ (the_art_journey in case the link doesn't work). I am so glad I finally - at the ripe age of 30 - found art, since it is more relaxing than just about anything else. And KZbin is an absolutely phenomenal resource when you have had no training whatsoever, so I'm really grateful that people like you upload these very helpful videos :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Turkleton Oohhh! Lovely! You've only drawn since May last year? You're good! Wonderful!

[@Turkleton]

+Mandy van Goeije No, this year. So about four months. My Instagram account actually contains all drawings I have done (apart from a few complete disasters), so there's not a whole lot of them. Thanks a lot, I'm really glad you like it :)

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Turkleton Yes I do! I don't think many people are off on such a good start! I take my hat off for you!!! Have fun!

[@adrianadanadjian6208]

Thanks for your answer, it made me very happy.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

♥

[@hunnybean269]

Thank you for the review !!!!!! I use royal and langnickle watercolours which aren't the best but good for their price which is £3.99. I've been wondering so hard whether to buy this paint or not I'm not sure whether I'm ready to make that jump to a better quality/more expensive paints yet. Thank you so much for the review

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Sparkling-icetea I can't make that decision for you, but I teach as well and I can say that the pleasure in painting goes up with the use of good paints and especially good paper. So if someone can afford it, I think it's always worth it. And it's not even necessary to jump to artist quality. Paints like Van Gogh, Cotman and this Daler and Rowney are not too expensive and really, really good. Should you decide to move up in quality, will you let me know what you think? I'm very curious!

[@hunnybean269]

+Mandy van Goeije that is true, and thank you so much for your review videos they're great help. I'll porbably get the paint sometime next year after I developed my art skills.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

:-) That's really great! But might I suggest you get those paints NOW? Because, you see, developing your art skills really does go a lot better and faster with good stuff. Working with mediocre supplies highly greatens the risk of quitting... A bad workman always blames his tools, they say. But in this case, up to a point, the tools really are to blame sometimes....

[@kamalitarajagopalan2671]

Thanks for the review!! People are still watching in 2018 lol. After watching your review and Marty Owings' review, I have officially been convinced to purchase the Daler Rowney Aquafine WC....the colors that you swatched just look so gorgeous and intense..tbh I don't get why so many people bash them so much. I did like the Van gogh wc set as well so I will be getting both of them (DR Aquafine 24 set + Van gogh 12 set) but I have always been considering getting the Mission Gold Watercolor set (7 mL- 24 tubes for $40) but I'm not completely sure on that bc of the contradicting reviews I have watched. Some say that they are amazing while others bash on them bc of their "fugitive, fading qualities" and expensive price. I can justify getting the aquafine and van gogh bc for that price, the quality is amazing, especially since they are student grade wc but the mission gold is supposed to be artist grade and I have heard disturbing things about them. Are the mission gold WC worth the price (p.s. Idk if this is the pure pigment set...it is 24 tube colors for 7 mL and no palette)? Do they fade a lot? If I do get them, is it okay to sell them (based on how lightfast they are). If they are not worth it, what WC brand is affordable and reliable? Thanks for your time!! Your reviews and videos are very encouraging for self-taught artists like me...they have encouraged me to consider art as a career despite the challenges!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Mandy ,add a straw to end of to short a paint brush. Might take several trays to get one right size. I reinforce straw and IT WORKS! THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT VIDEOS.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

P.s. daler- rowney artist 18 1/4 pan travel set was perfect for me and love the paint. Hope you have tried by now.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Marjorie Johnson: I have that tiny little set, and I love it too! :)

[@flyfisherman3649]

Think these are great paints but I use the circular Daler Rowney paint container which has more color choices and comes in a metal palette

[@2lmdi]

Tip: Spray paint the P palette with white Rustoleum or its equivalent.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

I've never herad of that, but I'll look into it. Thanks!

[@Marxnchill]

I love these paints!!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

To extend brushes that are to short ,i stick a straw on the end and cut off at the length I want....it also can be then used for a travel brush...sometimes I even fill the straw with either glue or self hardening clay if i want weight.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

That's a wonderful idea! Hm...now yoúve got me checking out my brush collection!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

@@MandyvanGoeije I always make them so that they come apart to go into my travel kit. And i use straws for point protectors for paint brushes and pencils.straws also make great extenders for pencils that have gotten to short thru much love.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Ps...straws come in more diameters every year...4 in our Itty bitty grocery next door!! And then the coffee shop.

[@neryharnish1717]

And I enjoy your reviews!

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

how does this compare to Cotman's?

[@MandyvanGoeije]

In my opinion they're very similar....

[@muskndusk]

A burnt umber might have been better than the 'light red'.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Absolutely!

[@tracylynnw]

I had the same problem with the lid, trying to claw it open too, until I figured out that you just press the tab on the bottom portion of the box, and the lid pops open by itself. It's branded differently here in Canada, here they call it "Simply" Watercolour Pocket Set, it comes in a blue and white paper box. This paint retails here for $15.98CAD. I wasn't a big fan of the brush that came with it, too stiff for me. I prefer a squirrel brush for watercolor, it holds a lot more water, I just ordered a kolinsky sable brush set from somewhere's in Russia, twiddling my thumbs waiting patiently till they arrive...perhaps I'll prefer those more than the squirrel brushes.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Hold on! I'm going to try! Hahahahahhahahahaha...hilarious!!!! You're right!!!! And then to think I nearly broke the lid a few times because I was jerking so hard to open it! Thanks so much for the tip! Now I like the plastic box a lot better! I hope you enjoy the Russian brushes too!

[@tracylynnw]

I almost broke a nail ha ha, cheers!

[@nonieaziz]

Hi! Love Daler Rowney paints (started with Aquafine n graduated to Artist's since 8 years ago)... Just thought to let you know that the paints do come in Simply, Aquafine and Artists ranges. Different price points, pigment intensity, etc Really appreciate Mandy's review! Keep 'em coming 😻

[@CyberspaceShy-bz3vx]

Was that a bird that dropped at 6:09 lol

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Very likely! :-)

[@verot8444]

I have this exact set. Unfortunately the Prussian blue has dried up completely to the point of being unusable in just a few years. Spraying with a mister didn't work, soaking in water didn't work. It won't reactivate. I wasn't aware this could happen with watercolor and I am really disappointed.

[@MandyvanGoeije]

That is a real pity. I wonder how mine will reactive now...it's been a few years...I'll go check...

[@flyfisherman3649]

Thanks for the nice review. I am so tired of other wannabe artists calling one paint student and one professional when most of those people can't paint anything.

[@copperwave20]

The colored pencils are pretty good

[@nathalie8165]

hoi mandy geef je ook aquarel lessen !

[@MandyvanGoeije]

Hoi Nathalie, ja hoor...ik geef lessen in aquarel. Via mijn website www.mandyvangoeije.com kun je mij een mailtje sturen, dan kan ik e.e.a. uitleggen!

[@debbrantstevens8826]

I love this old box compared to the new one. Two channels for brushes! PLEASE... se d me your empty box!

[@tijgerlieve1500]

heb je sinds kort groene gras parkieten ! lief

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Tijger Lieve Nee, het zijn Catharinaparkietjes...minipapegaaitjes, eigenlijk. Supergrappige vogeltjes die eigenlijk geen lawaai maken en liever klimmen dan vliegen. Ze eten fruit uit de pootjes en douchen als vleermuizen met gespreide vleugels op hun kop. Ze zijn érg grappig...en lief ook! Binnenkort mogen ze los...ik ben benieuwd wat ze van mijn penselen en papier heel laten ;-)

[@tijgerlieve1500]

heb je deze prachtige vogels in de zaanstreek gekocht ! en kunnen zei ook kletsen

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Tijger Lieve Nee, ze komen bij een kweker uit Zeeland vandaan. Kletsen doen ze nog niet, maar ze brabbelen wel de hele dag tegen me aan...gezellig, hoor!

[@tijgerlieve1500]

ik dacht dat je in de zaanstad woont en een paar lieve vogels kopen daar wil je wel een aantal kilometers maken, ja zo denk ik dan. deze vogels hebben prachtige kleuren veren net zo als de pyrrhura

[@MandyvanGoeije]

+Tijger Lieve :-)

[@jinxmas]

just an observation, I notice you do not have a clean jar of water for using a different pigment. It would make a big difference in the outcome.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Honesty...thank you. Pebeo sucks. Daler rowny artists is not to bad. Won't buy it again will fill the 1/4 pans in my itty bitty palette from them.....with Daniel Smith. Thanks for another honest review...always will be watching all you put up on you tube.

[@adrianadanadjian6208]

The bird doesn't deserve to live in a cage. It must be free!

[@MandyvanGoeije]

The birds are free in an aviary with other birds. I decided not to keep them.

[@gregorvrana9761]

Thousands people have birds in cages.And this is video about art equipment :-)

[@bardotte5757]

Can not watch nor listen as I can not stand to see birds trapped inside cages, nature provides birds with wings ‘to fly in the vast sky’ wings mean FREEDOM.

[@daddydevito.]

the whole time i was watching the Budgies