Unboxing UPCRATE Art Supplies Subscription Box | Swatching, Colour Mixing + Painting

[@aremedyproject9569]

I’m on a Natasha Newton binge. You’re helping me put together an art pile for a dear friend. We’re going on a breast cancer retreat this week and I’m so exited for it. She briefly mentioned (after knowing her for years!) that she’d played with water colours once and loved it. Well, I just had to put together a pallet, various papers and whatnots, didn’t I? Haha. Thank you Natasha, for all your generous work on KZbin. Cheers from the fringe in Ottawa!🤗🇨🇦

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

What a lovely gift for your friend! Wishing you both a wonderful time at the retreat. :) x

[@alisonlyonsphoto]

I just binged watched all her videos while I was in bed with Covid. So pleasing to watch. I hope your friend is OK

[@aremedyproject9569]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you. We’re a group of five fighting cancer so we’ve much in common. It’s going to be wonderful.

[@aremedyproject9569]

@@alisonlyonsphoto Thank you! We’re five patients who are going to be there. We’re going to enjoy our time together.

[@fuzzydragons]

nice group of butterflies/moths and lovely (tad angry) birb 😀

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, he's a bit scary!

[@JessicaCEP]

I love your Warrior Bird!

[@wendychampness1901]

Love your bird! I hope that you will do more, your style is so interesting 🥰

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I've already painted two more birds in this style since I filmed this, Wendy! I'll try to remember to show you all in a future video. :)

[@ericakauffman5786]

Fierce Bird! 😆😆😆 Heavy eyeliner makes me look fierce. I personally love the bird.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Erica!

[@louisebourne5779]

Great video Natasha, looks a fabulous art subscription box with lovely supplies, loved all the colours of the paints and pens. Loved your bird 🐦 painting using the supplies in the box. xxx

[@artbylari388]

ooooer that's a fierce bird, but I love that, nice colours to work with. Intrigued about the ink eraser liquid! That looks fun to play with. Great video again, have a great time there with your mum much love xxx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes! Someone mentioned it might be interesting to use it with a dip pen. I'll definitely play around with it more! Thanks Lari. :) xxx

[@debsllewelyn230]

Thanks for the code, I'm going to use it! Love your fierce little bird 🦉🐦🦜

[@sonyaoart]

Fun fact: I am painting doodly leaves with the colours that came in the box as I’m watching. They do go really well together. Love the bird you painted and can’t wait to see more 💙

[@chrissyhayes8762]

Great video. Beautiful butterfly, moths and birds.

[@michellemould2334]

What a great subscription. I have signed up for 3 months yay . I loved your little bird. He has attitude.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ooh Michelle, you'll have to let me know what's in each one and any new supplies you discover!

[@verditerthistle]

ooooo those watercolors work really well together! mystery art supplies always spark so much creativity :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love those colours - so nice!

[@VioletGlitterworks]

What a punk rock birdie!! 😍👏🏻 gorgeous colors for sure!!💜✨

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

How exciting a new kind of unboxing video,with an air of mystery!! I think these subscriotion box services are a great idea,and a good way to find new inspiration. I have a feeling the people from this company have been watching your channel so had an idea of what to send you.,in that the colours and the materials seemed perfect for you some definate as you often say .natasha newton colour; in this art supply box.The sketchbook looks aazing and of a really good quality paper too. I love your pebble swatching,it shows off colours so well and the effects you can get with the paint. I love the Micron pens too they are a staple for me as well. So great to see you create a new bird painting and the colours in this box were perfect for him. I think also only using the suppplies in the box is a good way to further your colour mixing skills too and for a mixed media artist as you are a box like this is a great way to discover new materails as well. There are other such art box subscriptions like "Scrawler Box" and "Art Snacks" and "Sketchables" But Upcrate looks like a good one to try and I love the keyhole in the box which adds to the element of mystery before you open it. This was a fun video to watch and see what you created too,it's always lovely to see you paint in real time. Hope the trip to Suffolk is inspiring you too and giving you a liile time out as well. (matt)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm finding it so inspiring to be in Suffolk, Matt! I hope you're doing well and having a lovely weekend. :)

[@JessicaCEP]

It’s interesting that you can draw over the eraser pen thing!

[@MoonSpinners]

Lovely video as usual, and I’m just wondering if you’d consider doing a studio/house tour again like you did ages ago, and show us the progress of your renovations? Maybe it would be a nice break from haul videos (I’m not complaining 😂)

[@Fallingxleaves]

Beautiful illustrations as always, Natasha! What a fun box.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@TheDaisytails]

Hi, yes that bird with feather tuft on head, slanty squinty eye, and curved pointed beak does look fierce! Thanks for sharing what was in the box and what to do with it. You made really lovely colors with the paints. HUGS

[@alisonlyonsphoto]

OOOooo I do love me a good unboxing video... I'm watching this as I patiently (impatiently really) wait for my Jackson's (Natasha Newtown inspired) haul ... should be delivering in the next hour. 😀😀😀

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hope that they've delivered it and you're enjoying your new supplies now, Alison! ;)

[@alisonlyonsphoto]

@@NatashaNewtonArt They arrived a day late... so now for some pebble swatching 😀

[@kriksis]

Hello Natasha! Lovely to finally watch this video! I really like how you experimented with them and the final result! The mixes you did with Van Gogh watercolours are so beautiful! :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Kristiana. :) I loved the mixes I could get with just those three colours!

[@tia3521]

The subscription box looks amazing, I'm inspired! Just playing with the materials and seeing what transpires is reason enough for me to want to order one. Thankyou for sharing.... I love the colour pallette of the watercolors, the moody contemporary vibe would be great for pattern designs . 👏🌿🐦

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love the 'discovery' aspect of boxes like these - they encourage you to try something new and unexpected. :)

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Oh what fun! Great supplies.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I really enjoyed using them!

[@ailsatg]

This looks like it was a fun arting session! I hope the rest of your fortnight away is as fun :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Ailsa!

[@TessaOswin]

I recently stop a art box subscription(it was scrawlrbox), not cos I’m not enjoying but I’ve got about 6 boxes I’ve not have time to use. But they have allows my to try alcohol marker, alcohol ink, color pencils and so many different colors of paper. They are wonderful

[@elainetyrrell4669]

If anyone is interested in seeing what’s inside previous Upcrate subscription boxes Gem at The Colour Cave has lots of unboxing videos from this company plus others too.

[@Luc-uw8ur]

You always make such beautiful things Natasha!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@MsJMac72]

oooo ... what a super little collection of goodies! I love the idea of a sub.box, purely for the element of surprise & as an intro into materials I may not otherwise try. Haven't got the funds to give one a try though. Have to add ... couldn't help but notice that your nail polish matched your bird! 😉😊 much love darling xx xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Jo! So funny how my nail polish matched the bird! I really liked the 'surprise' aspect of the subscription box too. I hope that both you and your little darling dog are doing well! xxx

[@CreatedbyRebecca]

What a fun box Natasha! So many supplies, and that magazine looked really well put together ❤️ I have a half pan of the Van Gogh Gold watercolour, its so creamy, rewets brilliantly and you can add really delicate gold details with it xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Super impressed with the Van Gogh paints! xx

[@jaimeo2312]

Beautiful artwork! I love how inspiring new mystery supplies can be.

[@bazutaartstudio]

I wonder if you could use that ink eraser stuff with a dip pen? You could get some pretty nice details that way.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Oooh, yes!

[@Zoomfreaky]

Could the stuff be plain 70% or more alcohol? I think that should work too...oeeee let's try. Never thought about it that way...:)

[@jessicastrideart]

Just your colours! Love the bird painting, it’s beautiful.x

[@simonebourque1061]

Your little bird is moody and still very handsome!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha, thank you!

[@amberrundell]

Hi Natasha I love the bird and the butterflies so adorable I really like the subscription box that u got were some great things in there I want to try one sometime

[@softandcosy]

the way you swatch is so satisfying!! and those marker pens look so fun to use

[@michaelgeisert289]

Great colors!!

[@Завтрабудетлучше-ф6ж]

Very beautiful!

[@exhortationsofanartist8118]

Love how the art piece turned out! Gorgeous!😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@jellibat]

the brush ex eraser fluid looks interesting, would be interesting to see how it works on other supplies

[@nafordebi]

FYI anyone who’s been trying to get A GALLO HANDMADE paints from a small family business in Italy , Jackson’s now has thwm and I imagine not for long has A GALLO SELLS OUT WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF POSTING THEIR HANDMADE WATERCOLORS, and on sale, usually sell out within one hour they’re sold out and they’re way cheaper I got 10 for 83$ including shipping to USA

[@matheusbaik5140]

i love your vídeos and your voice is só soft and i love this arty supplies

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Matheus!

[@sarah_hedges_creates]

What a lovely art box! Love the colour palette for the bird it’s beautiful! X

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much, Sarah! Quite a few goodies to play with in there. 😊 x

[@meiwang7101]

that ink eraser looks fascinating! I use bleach on ink and it does something similar and I wonder if it has bleach components in it! I love your creativity. Inspires me to paint more

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I think it might do, but I don't know for sure! And thank you. :)

[@andycooley7802]

Hiya Natasha, new to your channel, just subscribed 😊 I love your enthusiasm for the products and the unboxings, keep up the good work 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Andy, thank you and welcome to my channel!

[@roslynharris7781]

Love your creative style!

[@virginiawagoner5806]

I follow my weird art on IG and love how soothing her videos are.

[@lizhart81]

Wow, that's a pretty full box for the price! The magazine looks pretty helpful compared to a lot of the other art subscription boxes I've seen reviewed on KZbin, too. I have been considering trying out scrawlrbox for a while now, but for a couple of pounds more, this might be an even better option.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's such a good deal! The materials in this box cost about 40 euros (I added them up!) and the boxes are priced at 22 euros per month. Don't forget to use the 15% off code if you do decide to go for it!

[@Sweetangel6]

Thank you Natasha, I love your unboxing, I love all your videos and adore your artworks so much and because of your video I signed up for a 1 month (trial) upcrate subscription and used your 15% discount code, I thank you for that. I will be receiving the May surprise box (I'm very curious what it will contain lol) but I also ordered the upcrate March box as I liked what I saw in your video. They also sell the earlier boxes while stocks last, but then they are a bit more expensive than the subscription. I couldn't resist the box though lol. Have a nice evening. Your "Newts" from Germany :-)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Beatrice Newt! ;) I hope that you enjoy the art boxes and find them as inspiring as I did! x

[@Cerydwyn87]

Turned out great, you really were able to mix some lovely colours :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I LOVED the colours I could mix with those three paints!

[@jeaniejean8200]

I loved this box as well. (And the next one too... Upcrate #32) with this one I painted a blue and yellow McCaw)

[@ceciliamorningofmylife1137]

That bird is beautiful! And is such a good example of what can be achieved with just a few supplies. Watching your videos always gets me in an mood to go and create something myself. Those little butterflies was so fun, I’m intrigued by the little bottle of “take colour away”, did you try it on the watercolour paint? And also a question about the dr ph Martin white. Did you apply that with a brush? Was it mixed with water in order to do that? And if so is it still bleed proof? Sorry for my many questions :) hope you have a wonderful day!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Cecilia! I once tried it on a spot of watercolour paint that had accidentally got onto some paper and it did get rid of it! So I'm guessing that it works on watercolour paint even though they say it isn't meant for that? And yes, I do apply the Dr Ph Martin's with a brush. I tend to water it down a little on the palette. I'm not sure if this affects the bleed-proof quality - I'm only using it with watercolours or gouache and I haven't had a problem!

[@ceciliamorningofmylife1137]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you very much!

[@anitadavidson1266]

Lovely Natasha! I enjoy using Van Gogh paints and love the fact that so many of the colours in the range have an excellent lightfast rating. They are also highly pig,enter. The price point is ridiculously cheap, at least for us in Europe. What an interesting product that tip-ex type liquid is. What did you think of it? I struggle to imagine just where I’d need to use it, but perhaps I simply don’t do my thinking out of the box? Best wishes from a loyal Newt xx Edit - just signed up for my first box. Thanks for the code!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Anita! I must admit that I was really surprised by the quality of the Van Gogh paints! I assumed that because they're fairly inexpensive that they wouldn't be that good, but they're wonderful to work with. By the way, I hope you enjoy your subscription box when it arrives (it has probably arrived by now as I'm so late answering these comments and trying to catch up today!). I did like the Brushex liquid - I think it could be interesting for details and effects. I can imagine using it with a dip pen. I'm going to experiment more with it! xx

[@eprohoda]

Good evening- Natasha~amazing , all the est~

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hello and thank you!

[@WCA113]

❤ Great video

[@kookatsoonjan]

I can't find your description of the "UPCRATE" box and discount code...would love to try one...lovely work Natascha...could you please leave the link? Thanks Janis

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hello! If you click on "show more" or something like that underneath the video, it will open up the description box with all the details in, including the link and the code. :)

[@nattyw495]

I akso enjoyed these colors too...mikelle art mom🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@nixda5077]

glorious times, back then when Upcrate had really cool stuff with them. I watch an unboxing of every single box and sadly the quality has rapidly declined. They now quit making the actually physical magazine and only have this online which I find sad but I guess there is pros and cons about that. I fully understand that everything became more expensive and all, but it almost seems to scream they just want to go on a budget. Sad, they used to be so cool. I would rather pay more, but maintain that quality.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm sorry to hear this and I totally agree with you.

[@julielondon4759]

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