Underrated Art Supplies That Deserve More Love

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Hey everyone! Today's video is a chatty long (grab a cuppa) video about some of my favorite art supplies that are underrated or just ignored in the online social media art scene.
Don't take this video too seriously, it is very possible that they are being praised by people I haven't discovered on KZbin. Also, like everything, personal preferences play a big role and you may not love these products as much as I do. Enjoy!
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Rembrandt Watercolors-
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Derwent Charcoal Pencils-
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Escoda Synthetic Travel brushes-
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[@ntaylo6299]

I tried the Rembrandt paints and they are lovely. The Dusk range is so beautiful Dusk Pink is now a must have. Thank you

[@iritlandgraf]

Wonderful!

[@christinegamsby293]

Good to know ! I need more paint so off to Ocar Deserres, Pointe Claire ! Perment Rose I need you !

[@JestemGlonojadem]

I feel thankful for everything you said about Rembrandt! After trying various brands for over a year, this one remains my top favourite. They're cheaper than most professional watercolours in Europe, have a very balanced colour range as well as outstanding performance and transparency. I wish more people talked about these paints.

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm so glad! Yes, I completely agree and they are my go-to now, except for colors that they don't make, like some of the primatek Daniel Smith ones. But for the other colors, I'm going straight to their 20ml tubes, fantastic value!

[@lisagiuliani8167]

I LOVE that you talk about the Rembrandts and Van Gogh paints being vegan!!!

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Lisa!

[@megperry5586]

Thank you as always love your videos. My favorite not known item is a 3 tier ceramic appetizer serving set from Amazon. Cheap, but they are flat ceramic rectangular plates on a lovely holder, i use one for warm, one for cool and one for earth tone mixing. Beautiful, practical and so lovely

[@iritlandgraf]

That sounds like a great palette!

[@kanamichelle7404]

I agree on all of the above! I got excited when you talked about the Escada (sp) travel brushes! I have one, and it is my favorite out of all of my brushes. I can honestly say that I reach for it EVERY time I paint. Cannot say enough about it! I am still wanting the sketchbook, but I keep putting it off just due to shipping costs. One day, in a weak moment I will actually put it in my cart and push the purchase button! I did get that palette and it is wonderful! I am still trying to figure out how to customize the outside to fit my aesthetic, as red isn’t my favorite color. Other than that, it is perfect. I love the closure on it too. As far as YOU, Irit, you are such a delight to listen to! I just adore your personality and wit. Plus, you are so generous in sharing your knowledge and experiences, so thank you!

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you Kana! You're too kind! Did you notice cult pens have free shipping over 70£?perhaps pick up some presents in addition to the sketchbook? I'm glad you love your escoda brush, they are fantastic ❤️❤️

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

Thanks for the shout out! And I totally agree we do need something to lift the spirits this year around the holiday season... 😁👌🏼

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

Forgot to say, great video as always! 👍🏼

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you Alyona!!

[@adrienneyu934]

I've been eyeing those sketchbooks since you first showed yours! I've still got others to finish lol, but can't wait to try one!

[@iritlandgraf]

Hope you get to try it soon and love it as much as me😀

[@cazkiwinz4300]

I’m in love with Derwent pencils.... I just discovered the Drawing Pencils and Graphitint 4 weeks ago and have finally collected both sets (except the white, both sold out), but they’re sooo creamy and lovely to use, and the colour palette ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I already had and enjoyed the 36 Inktense tin from last year... but... yeah, Derwent are dreamy... and I LOVE their pencil smell!

[@nadiartista]

For me: Da Vinci Paint Co. ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@iritlandgraf]

I've heard great things about it, hopefully it will be available in Europe at some point!

[@_Obey_]

Yeah, Da Vinci is really hard to get a hold of. Sadly UK Suppliers aren't that great for me personally either. The exchange rate and shipping to switzerland make supplies from the UK pretty pricey.

[@deliacornejo4583]

This was a very informative and lovely video. I have to commend you for always giving more affordable choices for people who are in a tight budget and also for giving credit to other artist where you get your inspiration from. Thank you for keeping it real ❤️ I agree with all your choices specially with Rembrandt watercolor they are superb in my opinion .

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you Delia! Glad you enjoyed!

[@cheryllapham6279]

I understand your love of Fabriano of less than 100% cotton. I haven’t tried the sketchbook, but am a huge fan of their Studio 50% paper, especially for Plein air in our humid climate. Now I’m going out to try some of your suggestions.

[@iritlandgraf]

Good to know Charyl! I will definitely check it out!

[@justacatwhocantype]

Yes! I always wondered why almost noone talk about Rembrandt. They are SUCH good paints and a very good deal. I think I paid like 9euros (on average, some are more some are less, obviously) per 20 ml tube at Gerstäcker, which is a wicked deal for an artist grade paint. I do not have too many of their colors yet, but I love the ones that I have, and this definitely is a brand that I will be purchasing in the future as well. As for Fabriano, I have not tried the Vergatone, but I do have a sketchbook of their's that I quite enjoy (it's a plain black one, I have no idea what it is called) and I absolutely love their watercolor paper, the very basic stuff that is simply called Fabriano Watercolour and is 25% cotton. My favorite paper of all is Canson Heritage, and right after that comes the Fabriano Watercolour.

[@iritlandgraf]

Wow that is a great deal for those paints. I also don't understand why they are not talked about more. I will definitely try the watercolor paper you mentioned, sounds like a good find for me!

[@justacatwhocantype]

@@iritlandgraf Yes, it is a great deal. And I just checked out the Austrian Gerstäcker store, and it costs the same there. So if you are looking for a good deal, there you go. 😊 I get like 90% of my art supplies from them, because I find that they usually have the best prices and a huge selection of watercolors and watercolor papers.

[@huskytail]

@@iritlandgraf I also love the Canson Heritage, together with Arches, and Saunders Waterford, which is a cold pressed paper (from theSt Cuthberts Mill), it's my favorite paper.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for all the info and recommendations!

[@raquelsanchez9668]

I think it's for fashion. if someone famous in the world comments on a specific brand, everyone follows the trend. I myself wondered why no one talked about the new colors that were released and so many others that have been replaced and improved.

[@rinavogels2712]

I totally agree Irid, specially because I bought a lot of this stuff after watching your demo's 😁💕

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha thanks Rina!

[@jaimeo2312]

Lovely video. I have bought a couple of those items on your recommendations in the last few months. Notably, the Van Gogh paints, graphitint pencils and a few museum aquarelles. I'd love one of those sketchbooks to try as well, maybe down the track a bit. Thanks again!

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you like them!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Hello Irit- I really enjoy your videos. So easy & relaxing to listen to. For my fave product that I don’t think gets enough credit: I love the Pelikan pan watercolor sets...the transparent set that Ive had for many years and now the opaque, both are 24 color sets. These are not technically “artist grade” but I put them in my “very good to excellent, but not pro” category. On Amazon, the 24 color transparent set sells for $43.00 & the opaque sells for like $15-$20 less. I have to say, I had purchased my Pelikan transparent set back in the late 80s and hadn’t used it since maybe the mid 90s. I took it out a few years ago and it was as if I had used it the day before. No degradation at all, no cracking or anything. The colors are beautiful and can certainly compete with the more expensive artist quality paints in terms of how they lay down & do the beautiful things wcs do, but there are no lightfast ratings, even though Pelikan says they are lightfast & use quality pigments. So these are for anything other than paintings that would be sold or displayed anywhere near sunlight. And also because they use unspecified pigments they may not mix as well as some of the higher quality artists colors🤗👍

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Nancy! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing your faves with us!

[@FrL659]

Hi, Irit. Great video! It has helped much with the choice of pencils for which I am a beginner. For watercolor, I Iike using Van Gogh and Rembrandt to complement my Sennelier & Isaro palette. . I especially like their dusk colours.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susansacco7583]

So nice to see you in your pretty pink sweater Irit. Well, now I have to really try the Fabriano sketchbook. You always recommend the most wonderful products. I got the Derwent drawing pencil in yellow ochre and it’s just so buttery! I always pick up a few open stock items that you suggest when I’m ordering and I always love them. I’m loving my palette and thinking of getting another one for sure. It’s the best palette ever!! I might pick up that incredible pencil sharpener. Those points would really make me happy too! I can’t think of anything you left out but honestly, get most of my recommendations from you🤷🏻‍♀️. Thanks so much for this lovely video.✊🏾💕

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha thank you Susan! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and even more happy that you like my recommendations 😀😀

[@susansacco7583]

Thank you Irit! You’re such a kind young woman.💕

[@gailbrule1744]

I’m so happy to have tried some of your suggestions...the palette, I love and bought a spare also..😂. Now I think I need another spare. The pencil recommendations are spot on also. And Van Gogh/Rembrandt - love them both!! And I just ordered 2 of the Farbriano journals from Cult Pens!! THey had the white back in stock so I got 2 A5 size witht the US 10% off coupon. Can’t wait to try them!!! Oh, and just made a Jacksons order for more of the Museum Aquarelles! You and Her Billowing Heart are hard on my bank account...😅😂. But truly I love that you’ve never steered me wrong Irit! Love your channel...🥰

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you so much Gail for the kinds words! Makes me happy! I hope you get your journals fast and that you love them as much as I do!

[@raggedyroad]

I was happy to see this. It confirms my own opinions of these products. I have recently discovered the Van Gogh line and even though I know they are considered a student line and I have tons of artists grade paints I really enjoy them. I started with the new dusk colors, then added the 20 tube set to them. I have been wanting the Graphatint for a while. Also, I have had the palette in my Amazon cart since I saw it a few weeks ago. I love my Escoda Versatil travel brushes and my Dahl 155 sharpener. Thanks for the information. I will probably also purchase the other sharpener.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you enjoyed Kim! I completely agree. I have a palette of Van Gogh and I pull it out immediately when I sit and paint with my 4 year old. They are just as enjoyable as artist grade for a fraction of the price.

[@leandrasouzadecarvalho1099]

I love the products from the Royal Talens company, especially the Van Gogh paints! Luckily they are very easy to find here in Brasil! I haven’t used the Rembrandt watercolors yet but seeing your video just made me wanna try them! This cobalt violet looks incredible 💜

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm glad they are available in Brazil! Hope you can get what you want ❤️❤️

[@tracyj2886]

Thank you! I love this video and appreciate your opinions on the products!

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Tracy! Glad to hear 😀

[@johnkanzler6646]

My plain old Canson XL mixed media pad 98 pound. Over time I’ve come to appreciate that it handles every medium I’ve thrown at it! I feel I use it mostly for sketching and color studies, but it really has become a “part of the palette” for me now, like a favorite paint or brush.

[@loriannferraioli2698]

It was wonderful to see you in front of the camera. Thank you for adding more products to my next art haul.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you Lori ❤️❤️ glad you enjoyed 😀

[@Angie-pl3uw]

First, that color looks wonderful on you.. I love my Rembrandt pallets. The colors are incredible I haven’t tried the sketchbook, but it sure is tempting. I love my Museum Acquarelle pencils but. I don’t like Crayons I and II. I suppose I don’t know how to use them. Finally, I have two of the pallets you show but without the inserts. I just ordered two of the ones you show. I really like my pallets, but I can see where you triple its use with the insert. Buyers beware as mine is the same price as yours, and it’s easy to mix them up. Finally, thank you for the heads up on the beautiful "coloring book." What gorgeous work! Thanks, Irit, for all.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you so much Mariangela! I'm glad you love your paints and other supplies. As for the neocolor, mine were neglected for sometime and now I discovered new ways to play with them. Perhaps yours will inspire you again some day!

[@camamaja]

thanks for mentioning some of my own favorites. So good to hear their names online.

[@iritlandgraf]

My pleasure!

[@rachelkashani]

I just got the synthetic Escado brushes so excited to use them. Thank you for reviewing the Watercolor pencils. Once my Stadler set is used up I will be replacing with the Museum Collect from Car Ache. Sorry my spelling 😬😬

[@lovekeish]

Love the tinted charcoal pencils ...I agree way less mess. I really love their intense travel pans...it’s like a love child between watercolor and ink.

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@LunaBianca1805]

I love love LOVE my Van Gogh pocket boxes. I've been using (and still use) my Pelikan Watercolour set and usually always used them like the opaque ones (which you probably know, too. They're frequently used in school art classes here in Germany [BTW 👋👋 from Germany] ) The basic pocket set of the Van Gogh was the first I ever bought outside of that and I know they're not actually artist grade ones, but are definitely a step above and a good was to erase into the more artist grade stuff.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@XizhousScentStudio]

That palette is perfect! I love it so much that I just bought another one too. You're such an enabler. 😅😅

[@iritlandgraf]

So glad to hear!

[@thepoetryofcolor]

That sweater! So gorgeous! 😍✨ I really need to try this sketchbook at some point, it sounds wonderful & looks so beautiful to paint on! I really like Grumbacher products as one that doesn’t get much exposure.. . I have a few of their things & they are all really superb quality! I want to try the Rembrandt watercolors one day as well! I love the work of Julia Barminova I think she is an ambassador for Royal Talens & she uses them almost exclusively I think.. . I really love their eco line brush markers! Thanks for another art forage around beautiful products! 🎨✨🤗🌸🌷💌

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you ❤️❤️ yes I remember watching Danielle Donaldson using Grumbacher palettes and I almost bought one, they looked lovely 😀

[@treasurespastnpresen]

Yes, I have used Grumbacher products since 1973 when they were very popular. I love their products.

[@johnkanzler6646]

That’s what i remember from the seventies- Grumbacher everything. When did that stop?

[@ushagough9938]

What a great idea for a vid! I totally agree about Derwent drawing and graphitint, beautiful colours and soft easy to use. I have to give a shout out to Royal Talens Van Gogh mixed media paper (it can handle anything!) and Platignum Studio fountain pens (for me, perfectly weighted and inexpensive). Thanks for sharing 👍

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PetiteFrog]

Escoda brushes were a spontaneous gift to myself a while back, i felt a little bit guilty about such an impulsive purchase but after using them for so long I can say it was the best investment I made for my painting! A good set of brushes can work wonders for your art!

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you're enjoying them too!

[@ForestKraken]

Royal Talens doesn't get enough love! My first watercolours were a set from Van Gogh and honestly I still use it. Been using Rembrandt oils since I was a child because in Spain they are relatively affordable and super super soft. Love the Derwent drawing pencils, they are really some of my favourite ones.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you like these too!

[@simplelivingbulgaria3662]

So happy to see someone talking about the rembrandt tubes...ive been wondering if i should get a few tubes as an upgrade and cannot find any reviews online!

[@iritlandgraf]

You should!

[@pennypan3708]

I am fan of Rembrandt soft pastel since child and after trying out the watercolor (both van gogh and Rembrandt) I also love it.

[@waymire01]

Rembrandt has one of the nicest pocket box type sets I've ever seen. Not only the case, which is gorgeous and very solid built, but the color selections and quality of pigments. Even the brush is gorgeous. I've been tempted by it many times even though the last thing I need is another set of watercolors.

[@iritlandgraf]

Couldn't agree more!

[@RebeccaSB]

Fantastic! Glad you summarized your favs for all of us maximalists! Do you have fav sheet paper? I’ve seen many of your vids & just trying to recall. Recently purchased the intense 1 pallet with interesting colors in pans. Great used with little brush after paint dried for that little boost of color needed somewhere so getting the set 2 soon. Yes love the long points! Palomino pencils have long sharpener-2 step process and include spare blades plus catchment in a little size for travel! A little pricey but well worth it along with their pencils-love the silver for writing plus the black & white for drawing. The white is a great dark line to show under water color for spontaneous pics.) PS love the pink on you! Great color & so perfect for you with red hair painting lovely bright things!

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really love the Hahnemühle Turner and Cézanne papers 😀

[@stroodledoodles]

I love Derwent products, they definitely need some more love. I really enjoy their Inktense pencils and Coloursoft range (specifically the portrait set), it's a shame they tend to get overshadowed by other brands such as Prismacolor and Fabercastell.

[@vintagepeony]

Do I like the video? Hahaha! Of course! As soon as you mentioned your topic I just knew you were going to mention the Fabriano Quaderno Vergatone - I haven’t even started in mine yet but I’m so looking forward to it! And ok, ok you and Alyona have totally made me itch to try out the Caran D’Ache Museum Aqua. pencils and I’ll put a few on my Christmas wish list. Loved seeing you in person today, love the blouse too - pink 💕💖 who would’ve have thought it 😉😁. Hooray for half term as I may get to finish your painting course that I started way back 😂🤣 . Thanks for sharing💕 all your recommendations, 🌈🎨 Valérie xx

[@iritlandgraf]

So glad you enjoyed Valérie ❤️❤️❤️ have a lovely weekend!

[@valasafantastic1055]

I love the van Gogh paints I consider them full artist grade. I still need to get more but not as easy in Canada. I’ve never seen the Rembrandt line although I can start looking. Availability by geographic location effects things a lot. I love the Derwent drawing pencils! Fun video thanks.

[@nursen2106]

maybe, US/Canada M. Graham & Co is an alternative. I must say, I don't know much about this brand, because I don't have them available here in Europe. But, first of all, I think, it is ok to choose a brand nearer to oneselve, to avoid all that shipping and such (mostly also effects price), secondly, I heard from some artists using them. It might be, some special colours you would prefer from brands like DS or Schmincke. but the basic colours must be good - as far as I had heard

[@theonethatgotaway80]

Now I need to go to Rome to get that sweater ;-))))) Awesome video Irit. I think I've gotten most of those supplies thanks to your recommendations :D

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha we have to go to Rome then 😀

[@jdane2277]

Van Gogh are my top recommendation for classes of beginners along with Sonnet, Ladoga and Rosa. All of them perform well and can be purchased online. Fabriano is my favorite paper by far.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing! I agree with your picks, such great options for beginners, no compromise on quality, excellent value for money!

[@navyboymommygramma]

Loved this but I just gotta say.... OMG!!!! That last pencil lead you sharpened! I'm in love. I've been looking for a sharpener that can do that. It would be so much nicer than me exacto blade hahaha. Thank you for this info.

[@iritlandgraf]

You are so welcome!

[@PaintinHiding]

i tend to buy smaller tubes of paint because i'm not yet sure if i'll like the specific version of colour just yet. but a while ago i bought my first 15ml tube of watercolour (the largest i have) of holbein's marine blue PB16 (phthalo turquoise) because it was the first colour that i felt like i couldn't live without. and nowwwww... partly because of you Irit, hehe, i recently purchased a 20ml tube of Rembrandt's cobalt violet, YAY!!!! :D i'm so happy the tube i got was not a dud. the formulation and the hue, and the consistency, and the granulationnnnn~ it's all so perfect! thank you for being so passionate about it because i am definitely overjoyed with my purchase :D

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha yup yup, I am the cobalt violet obsessed fan ;) So glad you like yours!!

[@gooddollie]

Another great video! I got a kick out of seeing the Dahle 133 sharpener. It’s my favorite and I have a backup just in case.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@chris.369]

I just found your video and I found it super interesting! Thank you for it! I am a coloured pencil artist who loves watercolours but they don’t seem to love me back... So I will mention supplies I know well and use often. Derwent has a new pencil line called Derwent Lightfast, which compares to Caran d’Ache Luminance. They have unique, complementary colours and I would love to add them to my collection of pencils, which includes the wood box sets of Caran d’Ache Luminance , Pablo and Supracolor Soft, the complete Faber-Castell Polychromos, and quite a few Graphitint. The sharpener... I totally get the fascination people feel for that those looong pencil tips, BUT when we only work with (very expensive) pencils, these sharpeners are killers! They eat the pencils at the speed of light as the angle removes a lot of wood every time we turn the pencil in the sharpener. I have a Derwent Super Point Mini but I rarely use it now. I use a Tgaal pencil sharpener as we can adjust the angle of the sharpening and get needle sharp tips that are precious when working on tiny subjects or details. I am a HUGE fan of Fabriano papers. I only draw on Artistico HP 300gsm as most professional coloured pencil artists as the quality is outstanding! I hope this information will be helpful to someone out there! 🌸

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Chris for all the great info! I hope it will help others too! Yes I agree there is waste in that crazy sharpener, although I think it's mostly wood, as the lead stays rather thick it seems. Thanks again!

[@gailzillian5194]

Thank you for another great video- I have learned so much from you! In the Rembrandt water colors, do you use the Chinese white or the titanium? And among the supplies I enjoy that I haven’t heard much about on other channels is Da Vinci Red Rose Deep- I have tried many brands of permanent rose but that’s the one I always come back to. They are a US. company and their prices are very reasonable here but may not be in Europe, but might be interesting to check out.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks Gail! I use titanium white. I would love to try Da vinci! I hope they will be available in Europe at some point!

[@LudwinV]

I love Royal Talents. I use their cobra oils, art creations sketchbook, and toned mix-media paper with 15%cotton. I also love the Escoda brushes.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for commenting! Glad to hear more people agree!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I stumbled across QOR watercolour paints a couple of years ago and ended up with the full range. They are a different formulation than most but have beautiful rich colour pigment and flow. The price has gone up since I first bought them but they are still reasonable for the quality. I do agree with you on your love of the Derwent pencils. I started with the INKTENSE and expanded from there as I can afford it. I haven't tried the tinted charcoal yet but will put them on the list. I'm also going to hunt down that palette! TFS

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm glad you're enjoying them Brenda. In Europe Qor are the most expensive per ml, I agree they are lovely and I always recommend their sets as they are good value.

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

The palette is wonderful to hear about! I currently have so many different pallates, and many do not have the removable full and half pans, and I really wish I could have started with something like this, especially since I'm finding I really love full pans, but still have a lot of 1/2 pans

[@iritlandgraf]

Then I think you would really enjoy it Susan!

[@liekkijake]

I totally get your adoration of a long pencil points! I bought a sharpener from MUJI a while ago and ended up running around my appartement looking for more pens to sharpen... :D

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha I totally get it!

[@sonja__k]

Yay, Dahle 133 - best sharpener ever! Call me crazy but I even take it with me on travels. Super, super great. An art supply I really love and that‘s not widely featured as art supply (rather as drawing supply for kids) are the Faber-Castell erasable pencils. People all over KZbin rave about the Col-Erase (some even say they are superior to the Faber-Castell‘s if they even mention them) but I compared both brands and cannot find any difference. What’s more, in Germany where I live they‘re so much cheaper than the Col-Erase ones. So I‘d definitely recommend them as an alternative for everyone who loves to sketch with erasable pencils.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for the info and I totally agree about traveling with the sharpener. I left it at home on my last trip and really missed it!

[@sueallen952]

I have the van gough irridecent and interference pallette the black one, they are really stunning!!!

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you're enjoying them Sue!

[@rnee1000]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your favorites, it really helps us all to decide what to spend our money on, since I, for one, want to buy it all! I would say Turner Watercolor paints, Creative Mark Mimik watercolor brushes, and the Paul Rubens empty watercolor palette. These are my go too on a daily basis unless following a tutorial using a different WC brand. I buy most supplies at Jerry's Artarama online.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank for sharing Renee! Which empty palette do you mean? I'd love to know 😀

[@rnee1000]

@@iritlandgraf Hi ! Here is the link to this palette. I love it because the wells are so long you can easily mix and dilute paints. I've bought several to use for different brands of paints. www.amazon.com/Paul-Rubens-Watercolor-Moisturizing-Independent/dp/B082LVLXC5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QCPVGIUJ4FNJ&dchild=1&keywords=paul+rubens+palette&qid=1602979324&sprefix=paul+rubens+pa%2Caps%2C393&sr=8-2

[@iritlandgraf]

Oh yeah I remember seeing The frugal crafter reviewing the palette, she also really liked it. Glad you found a good one!

[@rnee1000]

@@iritlandgraf I love Lindsay!

[@MoiraOReilly]

You always have the greatest "finds" Irit! Thank-you

[@iritlandgraf]

Oh oh wait for my next video and maybe hide your credit card from yourself 😀😂

[@MoiraOReilly]

@@iritlandgraf lol

[@greekveteran2715]

My favorite watercolours,are a mix of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Some colours are better on the Van gogh line, some on the rembrandt.

[@donyaecoles982]

I love Rembrandt paints. I got a trial tube in an Art Snacks and was obsessed! No one talks about them but they def deserve the attention.

[@iritlandgraf]

I totally agree!

[@donyaecoles982]

@@iritlandgraf the colors are vibrant, the paint consistent, the amount and price is on point. They have even gotten some sparkle colors. Just love them.

[@PaisteLover]

I really like the da Vinci Casaneo series of faux squirrel brushes.

[@iritlandgraf]

I agree, they are beautiful!

[@_Obey_]

I'd like to throw my all time favourite wood-pulp paper in here: Clairefontaine Etival 300gsm in cold pressed or rough I use it all the time, I love the texture and it works perfectly for my use. The best thing is, they offer big 100 sheet blocks! There are also 50 sheet A4 sets on amazon.de for 25€. I like it way better than the pricey Arches. I was so sad when I tried it and it soaked up all the paint. I used DS Undersea green and I couldn't even see the color separation on the arches.

[@taylorjudi]

I like that Inktense is permanent on fabric. I love the drawing and Graphitint pencils. I sent an uncle the tinted charcoal, and he wasn't too impressed with them. Not sure why, except he said the leads were hard, and the colors weren't varied enough. I have yet to try that set. I enjoyed this video very much!

[@iritlandgraf]

He's right, they are hard. For people who do full sketches in thick charcoal sticks these would be probably disappointing or not soft enough. I mostly like adding linework with them and for that the hardness is perfect. Some of the colors are a bit similar, but one doesn't have to grab the full set, I have the smaller 12 one.

[@taylorjudi]

@@iritlandgraf three nieces bought him the 24 set as a late birthday gift. He has a wonderful drawing talent. I guess we should have started with a few pencils. He did say he loved some of the colors for his nature drawings. I am not saying they are bad, they just weren't what we were expecting. I love all my Derwent pencil sets. I also have the Inktense blocks and the watercolor pencils. I love watching artists talk about their favorite supplies and why. I also love reviews of art supplies. You have a lovely voice and I enjoy your videos.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you Judith, so kind!

[@deborahmeyers7839]

This is soooooo informative thank you so much for sharing

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you enjoyed Deborah!

[@rosebuompensiero8952]

Omg!! Such a dangerous video for me to watch! I'm going to go shopping 🛍 WOOHOO! Thank you!

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha enjoy!

[@katiefelgar7377]

Gelatos gel crayons, spray inks and India ink are the art supplies I hardly her about as any more.oh and watercolor brush pens(like arteza real brush pens).

[@deborahruth5072]

I have and I am loving all these products. I also love my Winsor & Newton Inks. I have the Henry Set and have added a few colors plus gold. I can use my dip pens, brushes and even cotton buds. They just go with everything else that I have and use.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@deborahruth5072]

@@iritlandgraf well you are a great enabler. lol Quite a few of these products I learned about from you. :)

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm glad you're enjoying and I try to enable only when I think it's really worth it 😀

[@samanthamann1523]

amazing! wonderful! and incredible and you're the bomb diggity!

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha thanks Samantha!

[@raquelsanchez9668]

I am in love with my Derwent Drawing!

[@iritlandgraf]

Me too!

[@jillbartos8893]

Wonderful video, I enjoyed hearing your opinions about all these supplies. I've been thinking of getting a desk sharpener, and wondering what is the difference between these two - do you use certain types of pencils in each one? Does the Afmat create a longer point than the Dahle? Thanks for sharing!

[@iritlandgraf]

I use all my pencils in both, the Afmat is the really long tips :) Probably Dahle is suitable for most people ;)

[@sirensong3556]

Loved this video- just bought the watercolor pencils and Notebook

[@iritlandgraf]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sirensong3556]

You need to get a commission for all the art supplies you recommend. Thanks for posting, I just adore your videos

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying! I do get a small commission if you use my links to Amazon.com or Jackson's, but not every shop offers affiliate links :)

[@suzenpope3401]

Thank you Irit for the review! I am the marketing manger for the UK...nice to hear about our Rembrandt watercolours :-)

[@iritlandgraf]

My pleasure! I wish more people knew about your wondeful paints :)

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I use the derwent pastel pencils . They are great to use

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you like them!

[@notmetagaming]

Oh I have that same palette. I actually removed the center piece and keep my brushes, pencil, pens and squirt bottle there :)

[@iritlandgraf]

Yeah that's a great use of it as well 😀

[@cefwyn7878]

I love Van Gogh paints😁 I will certainly check out the paper from Cult Pens. I love their shop for fountain pens.

[@iritlandgraf]

Yeah they have a great selection!

[@crowquillgal1016]

The van gogh Indigo is a treasured part of my palette...

[@angiewright-artist8246]

As always I loved the video girl! Have a great day Irit, you look beautiful in your new shirt! Cheers and love from Canada xoxo ps. I have the escoda ultimo, I've nicknamed her big juicy and love it so much I bought another that I keep in the package just in case something happens. Lol

[@iritlandgraf]

Haha big juicy 😂 thank you so much Gail! Have a lovely weekend ❤️❤️

[@aprilbrown8081]

I got the tinted charcoal pencils after watching your old vid I think. I managed to find them on an amazon warehouse deal. I also love their drawing pencils, the colors are fantastic, I’ve had those for a few years. Same with the Graphitint, I got a set of those really cheap on clearance maybe 5 years ago and I just finally got the Graphitint paint pans from Cult Pens a few weeks ago. Now I’m longing for the Fabriano book.

[@aprilbrown8081]

Also I have the full set of the Museum pencils, but I keep put off using them a lot since they’re so pricy.

[@iritlandgraf]

That is awesome! Glad you got such great deals, enjoy all the goodies!

[@kristinakowalski6573]

Thank you Irit. I have 3 of these palettes. They are super! Can you please link to the other Artist you mentioned. Many thanks 🇨🇦

[@iritlandgraf]

Hi Kristina! Glad you enjoyed! Do you mean Alyona Creates? She's on KZbin 😀

[@PaintinHiding]

ohhh! i love this new set up! can't wait to watch this when i get home! :D

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you! Hope you'll like it 😀

[@joebrann4612]

A Big Thank You ❤️

[@guilhermeantonini4006]

Lovely video! Thanks for sharing! I love Rembrandt watercolours, they are mostly very pigmented and vibrant. Just avoid the Permanent Lemon Yellow (PY184), which is suppose to be a permanent pigment, but the Rembrandt version turns greyish after a few weeks in sunlight exposure (As described in Handprint website, I did my own tests and this issue still exists), also the Viridian is underwhelming, too weak and very hard to rewet.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for the tip! Thankfully both are colors I don't like so all good :) My favorites are their granulating colors, French Ultramarine, oxides, cobalts, those are lovely!

[@guilhermeantonini4006]

@@iritlandgraf Me too, the granulation from Rembrandt paints are gorgeous. There's another paint from Talens I love, is the Black Indian Ink, which is the best I've tryed so far, it is waterproof and the most pigmented.

[@iritlandgraf]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@camicamicamiuy]

For me its the white nights watercolors, they are awesome and don’t get a lot of attention

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I use the royal talens sketchbooks and their Van Gogh watercolour paper and paints

[@iritlandgraf]

Haven't tried their sketchbooks, interesting!

[@nalcarya]

Van Gogh got more coverage than Rembrandt so far, haha. I bought a 12 halfpan Rembrandt palette, because the quality of Van Gogh for the price is so great and got me interested. It turned out to be my favorite palette ever ♥ got the Landscape set and added Quin Rose and Chromium Oxide Green.

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm so glad to hear you love them 😀

[@bastet469]

I like Royal Talens watercolors. The student line, Van Gogh, rivals artist quality. I especially like the color selection and larger 20 ml tubes of the Rembrandt artist line. Availablilty is the biggest reason I don't use R. Talens brands. I live in the US and the selection at retail & online stores is very low, especially in the Rembrandt line of watercolors. A local art supply vendor said he's historically had trouble getting in Royal Talens products.

[@iritlandgraf]

That is such a pity. I hope they will become easier to get!

[@riamaas]

i love my v goghs and i use daniel smith for the special colours

[@showandtellmeg]

You have me wanting yet more Derwent sets, lol. Have you tried their Color Soft line? I'm curious what the difference is between the colored drawing pencils and the color soft, which are a "colored pencil". I love all their products ive tried but im just curious what the difference is. Also my underrated product would be Princeton Aqua Elite brushes. I absolutely adore them and in the US they are very inexpensive. I have the travel brush set and a few others and no matter what I compare them to, they are still my favorite, and I never see anyone mention them more than in passing.

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm sorry Meg, I haven't tried the colors soft and probably won't, since I have good coloring pencils I enjoy. The drawing set seems to be really pigmented and soft, offering an earthy natural colors, I think they also say very light fast. From my familiarity wihh the brand I'd bet the colorsoft pencils are good. However, if you have pencils you enjoy, not sure they are superior.

[@showandtellmeg]

So as fate would have it, Lindsey Weirich put up on Instagram that she was using the drawing pencils so I asked her as well. She says the drawing pencils are thicker and drier than the colour soft,like the difference between a conte and wax pencil. So I figured I would pass along the info since it was so funny to find the answer by accident the next day.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thank you! Good to know! Linsday tries everything, I always appreciate her reviews!

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

I too have found Van Gogh tubes very inexpensive for some colors, and they list the pigment color. They also have some specialty colors. Regarding the watercolor book by Fabriano, from the link you gave I cannot tell which book is the watercolor book. Could you provide more details on what the exact name of it is? Thank you, great video!

[@iritlandgraf]

It's the Vergatone sketchbook Susan, comes in 3 sizes and 4 different colors of cover.

[@debbiereed8341]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catherinesochacki795]

I love the Derwin’s watercolor pencils. Why is it no one includes a sharpener with their set?

[@twizzle1710]

I have two old time manual sharpeners that make lovely points. They are older like 1960 or 70s.

[@iritlandgraf]

Very cool!

[@carollutton3340]

Irit what is the name of the Rembrandt color under the cobalt violet that is very dark. I love that color. Thanks really liked this video.

[@iritlandgraf]

Dusk Pink 😍😀

[@iwantmy10dollars]

Ya I went and got one of those sketchbook after you showed yours. They were sold out accept for the orange so I got that one. I wanted white but the orange turned out to be nice too! I live in the US but they were on sale and US got an additional percentage off so I ended up not paying extra for shipping. Haven’t used it yet but I really like the looks of it.

[@iritlandgraf]

I hope you like it as much as I do!

[@iwantmy10dollars]

@@iritlandgraf I think I’m going to get that pallet you showed us today too... I’ve been going round and round... I liked the 33 well one... have you seen that one? It’s a 33 well mijello, all slanted wells. But I was hesitating because you can’t move them around. Plus a needed a little more than 33. I think the one you showed will work, thanks! I hadn’t seen that one not even with all my searching on amazon!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Where did you end up finding it, Susan?

[@iritlandgraf]

Yeah I think that Mijello palette is good, but I need flexibility as I have a large collection of colors I like to switch around 🤷‍♀️

[@fuzzydragons]

I want to try the Caran D'ache Museum Aquarelle pencils, but yeah not cheap. maybe for my 40th unless I just end up with a new graphics card, wouldn't turn down either lol 😛

[@iritlandgraf]

I recommend looking at the swatches on Jackson's, you can see some colors pack more punch and then others are probably comparable to other brands.

[@danielafurini]

I am based in Italy, and here too Rembrandt paints are quite affordable, gotta love those big 20 ml tubes! Do you have their Oxide Black, and if so how do you think it compares to Daniel Smith's Lunar Black?

[@iritlandgraf]

Hi from neighbouring Austria 😀 I haven't tried their oxide black, I should. Van gogh version is not as granulating as Lunar black, I didn't like it very much...

[@impish22]

What sizes do you recommend in the Escoda travel brush?

[@iritlandgraf]

It really depends on how you paint and the size of your sketchbook or paper. For me #10 is standard and then a #2 or #4 for details.

[@chris5355]

Great content, thanks.

[@iritlandgraf]

Glad you liked it!

[@suhelavaneerten419]

Thanks! So helpfull!

[@iritlandgraf]

I'm glad!

[@jaimeanderson9238]

I had said before these were expensive in the states. Well as it turns out it's more expensive on Jackson's because they only have pans and 10ml tubes and the 10ml tubes are $2-3 more than they are here. I can buy them at a good price here though, which I never checked and I can get 20ml tubes here. So I just ordered 4 to try out:)

[@iritlandgraf]

Hope you enjoy them Jaime!

[@jaimeanderson9238]

@@iritlandgraf thank you ❤

[@hArtyTruffle]

I’m pretty sure Royal Talens are no longer a Dutch Company, but were bought by a Japanese Company, Sakura.

[@ChrisB-gv3rv]

Thank you

[@iritlandgraf]

You're welcome

[@carollutton3340]

Irit I just got the Dahle pencil sharpener you recommended and I’m so disappointed. I have to put the same pencil in 3 times to get an semi acceptable point. Is this your experience or do you think I got a defective item? I don’t want to have to return it because by the time I pay the shipping and the labor involved it is not worth it to me. I’m now afraid to try the other one you recommend. What do you think I ought to do? Thanks, love your work Carol

[@iritlandgraf]

Sorry to hear! I had no issues with it. Perhaps take a closer look, there is a screw you can adjust for getting a sharper point. I will try and maybe do a video about these so you can see if yours is defective or not…

[@janinawiegratz8464]

Thank you for another great video :). People might want to check out the ukrainian "Rosa Gallery" watercolors which are great (artist) quality and very affordable (at least in europe). They don't carry unique colors like DS, Royal Talens or RS does but you get great starter sets for small money with the "good" pigments. And afaik they're vegan.

[@iritlandgraf]

Thanks for sharing!!