Watch Me Swatch Handmade Watercolors!

[@notabiologist7162]

I just subscribed to you a couple weeks ago, but you have awakened my inner artist-wanna-be, so today I went and bought some paint, brushes, and paper. Also got some colored pencils just because they looked so pretty. Oh, and some sketching pencils. Old lady with art supplies…look out!

[@KristyRice]

Look out is right!!!

[@hesaid-shesaid995]

Welcome to the old lady with art supplies club, we also double as the craft supply buyers anonymous... it can become an addiction....

[@notabiologist7162]

@@hesaid-shesaid995 Ha! I will keep that in mind. ❤️👍😋

[@gillianmccullum2848]

I had not thought of doing a colour swatch in that way it is so easy to see how colours are interacting the technique is so much more interesting, I think I will be using this method, much more interesting.

[@KristyRice]

Yay!

[@nosebleedseats3788]

I get it now with the swatching, a light bulb has come on. Many of them. I promised myself to watch many vids before I even got my pallets out and the anticipation is mounting. I'm so excited. Not sure where to start! Your reverse painting was absolutely brilliant! I'm enjoying the journey. I needed this SO bad. Thank you thank you!

[@KristyRice]

Let’s switch the promise to yourself. Paint today. Keep watching. The vids but paint today. Get the goods out and just splash some paint on the page. Tell me when you do :) I’ll cheer you on. [e-mail]

[@nosebleedseats3788]

@@KristyRice I will! I get my brushes today. Not having the right brushes to do what you're doing makes a HUGE difference I've found. The right tools for the job.... I've painted 6 pages of leaves and realized I need that brush that you use.

[@nosebleedseats3788]

@@KristyRice assignment done! I don't know if you wanted to see? You left your email address... and I don't want to intrude. I started out doing about 4 sheets of leaves, basically practicing press, drag and lift (we need a sticker w this on it!) Then I did the basic leave tutorial. My prob is, too much of a perfectionist. I want it to look like yours, I want your colors. But I dove in and did it. I'm not happy but the people I showed thought it was cool. Looks NOTHING like yours lol. Having YOUR brushes made a HUGE difference HUGE too I want to add. I'm having fun, this is good for me and I look forward to doing more. I want to tackle flowers next. Thank you friend!!!!!!!

[@nosebleedseats3788]

@@KristyRice Here's a question for discussion, do perfectionist make good artists? What pitfalls do they concur? What are the positive and negatives of being a perfectionist when creating your art?

[@aeli999]

I liked all the palettes, but omg the Derwent colors are gorgeous. I think I must have those. Second fav is the Art of Soil because they were lovely to look at. Who am I kidding? If it's color, I love it. lol

[@KristyRice]

Yupppp, I find it sooo hard to play favorites! Lol!

[@barbhayes5613]

For the aesthetics alone, I pick The Art of Soil, but when you finished the swatches, I realized those colors were just extraordinary. So, stopped the video and browsed their pages for half an hour, as you do, then back to see the rest of the vid. I really enjoy your swatching videos, and yes, it is so much less stressful doing them this way than making all those little grids with all their regimented structure. Who needs structure when ‘arting’? Cheers!

[@KristyRice]

Yes art of soil was a tad underwhelming as I painted but when they began to dry??? Wow!!

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

Heavenly swatching! ❤❤❤❤

[@debmarie55]

I love the soil one and the graphite one. I also love your weirdness!

[@KristyRice]

Yay!! And glad my weirdness is appreciated!

[@leahferrell3110]

I love granulation more than is healthy haha, so I must check into Purplefish!

[@KristyRice]

Oh you will be in love!!

[@bettygrumbein7320]

Looking forward to your swatching stamps! Fabulous idea!

[@KristyRice]

Coming soon!

[@laurafolsom2048]

I’ve been purchasing small palettes of handmade watercolors, I just love the experience. I can’t write them off or I would go crazy also.I look forward to your videos and like the other participants you do inspire me to just go for it and I love what’s happening! I do like swatching colors in fun ways. Thank you!

[@NicoleNataleAtelier]

Thanks for this video! I make my own watercolors and it was neat to see how much variation there is between these different palettes. I can’t wait to try some of these new swatching techniques.

[@KristyRice]

I love making watercolor too!

[@Kiruta]

I have been interested in all of these handmade watercolors brands for a while now so im sooo happy i came across your video showcasing them!! Thank you!

[@lora9664]

Love the last one. Wow. Vibrant.

[@KristyRice]

Right? So beautiful!

[@jennw6809]

The only handmades I've bought have been from Dan Barrett here on KZbin, and thankfully he's taking a break so I can't do any more damage LOL. I've pre-decided I'm not going down that road!! The Art of Soil palette looks very cool, but those tiny pans... no wonder you weren't picking up much pigment! And how do you fit in a refill color? The way you swatched the Derwent was my favorite. It seems there is a big trend for dusky, deep colors -- the Japanese brands are doing it too.

[@KristyRice]

It’s always a good practice to use what we have for a time! Absolutely! We can’t always indulge our obsessions, lol!!

[@lbuchtel5855]

Love this swatching session! I just swatched my first few pans of 31purplefish and I cried 😭.....they were so beautiful when they dried. Thank you for the introduction! ❤

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!!

[@katharinawilson6032]

You're adorable. I love listening to your advice. Thank you so much!

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@paulinejones178]

I love your way of swatching it's a lot more instructive than the way I used to do it,

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!!

[@hesaid-shesaid995]

Kristi, I think we need to address the truth about paintbrushes! Now, you try to be fair to all products and I appreciate that tremendously, however... In one of your videos, you compared the round brush to the dagger brush, claiming that both can be used for achieving the results we are looking for. Well, since taking your fantastic advice, I have acquired a 1/4 dagger and the results were revealing to say the least! My control, and ability to put paint where and how I want it has improved at least 70% with just one session of doodling around! I would struggle with my round brush! I couldn't control how the paint would shape itself on the page. My petals were weird blobs, but now with the dagger, I can make them a nice shape and if I mess up, that pointy tip is masterful for pinstriping and controlled line adjustments! In my humble opinion, there is no comparison between the two! The dagger brush is the best brush design for me, and because of the results I'm getting now, I am even more encouraged to practice and paint for fun! I think saying the round brush is equally easy to use is incorrect, well at least it was for this little newbie! Thank you for showing us how awesome this brush is. I can't wait to get my painty fingers on a dagger that you have designed! I so appreciate you! 💜

[@KristyRice]

I mean I’m really with you!!! I’m a dagger girl alll the live long day!! So glad you’re enjoying them!!

[@Sundies_Art]

All are just beautiful. Love the way you swatch these paints, so fun and much less stress. I would love to try these Graphitint set. I think of them all, that was my fav. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@KristyRice]

That one of the Ocean Paper are dreamy!

[@amybush9066]

Love the ocean paper and the art of soil watercolors....dang I am going to have to get a job and an area just for me lol

[@KristyRice]

I don’t care what you use, just paint!!! XO

[@marytesta3003]

I love the colors from the art of soil palette.

[@KristyRice]

They really surprised me!! I’m quite enamored with them!!

[@pauline3379]

I love the look of the Derwent graphite paints for landscapes, they also do a pan of coloured charcoal colours.

[@KristyRice]

Oh yes perfect for landscapes!

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

I’ve been out of the game for a long while. Lost my creative mojo. I saw your brushes and paint set on Amazon and started to drool a bit! 😂So I came to KZbin to see who you are and what you’re all about. I want to thank you for inspiring me! Your swatching and bumping of colors has got me painting again!! I’m subbed and currently binging! Now, God-willing, I’ll get your paint set and brushes soon!! ❤️

[@lzal3583]

I just purchased the 2 Derwent Inktense paint pan sets an hour ago from Blick. I was under the impression that they were more of an ink-prob why they are so vivid. So once they are down and dry they aren’t going anywhere, unlike watercolor. I love the way you swatch! You have fun with it!!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!!!

[@LCLand]

I was like eh. I don’t want any of those palettes. (Thank God)🤷🏻‍♀️then you brought out those gorgeous graphite dealy doos…..so pretttyy!!

[@KristyRice]

Oh man you almost got away unscathed!! Lol!!

[@LCLand]

@@KristyRice lol

[@rmartino0913]

I decided to try making my own handmade watercolors. I researched various binder recipes and bought most of my pigments from Natural Pigments other that two from Gamblin. It’s so addictive!!! I couldn’t scale down my list and ended up with 42 pigments!!! I have a dozen I’ve made a small batch of so far. 1TB of pigment is making about 2 full, two half, and 4 quarter pans!!! I’m making a set for my friends an mother in law who is an artist.

[@shadowguard3578]

Fantastic! That’s a lot of dedication and hard work. I’m sure the recipients of your handmade watercolors will love it. I would!

[@KristyRice]

Love! I adore mulling my own pigments! I went through a several year phase where it’s all I used!

[@katel9378]

Ooh, I must get the water soluble graphite. I just ordered some handmade watercolors from A Gallo out of Italy. They only restock every few months. Can't wait to get them. I've also ordered from Stoneground handmade watercolors in the past. I like what I got. Looking to get a few more colors from them. I love trying the small business watercolors.

[@KristyRice]

Oh you will adore your A Gallos! So so worth wait! They are in my top 10 of handmade for sure!!

[@MissMolly3377]

I love the hearts. I am going to swatch like that next time and the leaves. This is a good one, girl. I can't wait to sit down and try these. I love ya, girl. ❤️🤗❤️

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘Glad you like!!

[@nancyenjay7966]

Yay! Thanks for doing this, been hoping for a handmade swatching video from you, love your innovative swatching style. I've tried to make the traditional charts and while they do teach you a lot, they're kinda boring to make. I think 31 Purplefish is my fav, that granulation...oh my! Been saving up for Ocean Paper for a while but they are hard to catch in stock and of course, I can't wait to get your new palette.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!!

[@shawnrowell6195]

Derwent has an inktense palette that is amazing.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love my Graphitint set! I'm not a fan of graphite AT ALL, so I groaned when I saw them in a subscription box I get, but soon changed my mind when I tried them. The thing I love most is that you can erase areas when they're dry and it leaves the colour tint behind. I also like to pop the dry pans out of the pallet and 'draw' with them. 😊

[@KristyRice]

Ummm you can erase?! Whaaaa? Thanks for sharing!! What sub box was it?? I always get a subscription box a few times a year to keep myself challenged!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Erase eh? 😮💗

[@sheloveswhimsy]

Kristy, what a d-e-l-i-g-h-t-f-u-l and f-u-n video demonstrating your paint swatches!!! I checked Amazon via your links and couldn’t find the colorful brushes anywhere. (I also did separate keyword searches, including a c/p.) Help! 😁 And while I’m here, are the paints you demonstrated on Amazon, or available?

[@KristyRice]

Brushes are back in stock now! Palette coming mid May :)

[@Christine-ik6sf]

I made my first purchase from 31 purple fish yesterday, and I’m so excited to try them. I have had the Derwent graphitint palette on my wishlist for a while now as well.

[@KristyRice]

Ahhh yay and sorry!! I’m a bad influence!!

[@mmwashere6563]

I’ve been buying from Kelsey (31PurpleFish) for almost 3 years now. I love her! Literally my fave. The reason why there are not many warm hazes is because there are not many naturally granulating/separating warm pigments in general! Kelsey does have some occasionally and has mentioned trying to make some more warm colors, but the pigments themselves are the limitation!

[@suel4269]

How’s the lightfastness? Do they fade?

[@KristyRice]

Ahh I love this and thanks for the insight about why warms are more rare :)

[@mmwashere6563]

@@suel4269 cool colors are fairly stable in general, so they are pretty lightfast but nature. However I do not know the specifics of each pigment, but I do know that lightfastness is something that Kelsey always takes into consideration when making paints

[@jerniganswhimsicalart5625]

I've been loving the ocean pallet since the first video you did. The graphite pallet was pumped to the top of my list to get next. Yes, it's all your fault that I now have a list🤣🤣. I'm making myself wait until I've been playing with the last pallet, Aristro 48 color set, at least 2-3 months. Yours will be out by then and it's #1 on my list of try next in paints. You notice I said paints, yes I have separate lists for paper and brushes. What can I say, I feed my habit, my two daughters, and my niece.

[@KristyRice]

I have lists too!! It’s alll good!!

[@catherinedidomenico814]

Okay, you have me intrigued with these! Have you done any tutorials using them? Would love to see what you do with them!

[@maibritton2882]

The vintage tin pallettes that you use are great! The gold and red one? I have been looking on etsy. Ant suggestions?

[@KristyRice]

eBay :) Set up and alert for keyword searches :)

[@maibritton2882]

@@KristyRice thank you I was going to try ebay . I saw that particular pallette tin a few years ago but never bought it. I tried to buy some grab bags from 31 fishes. WOW they sell out fast. Much Love.

[@judygrandstrand9784]

I love my graphitint palette.

[@KristyRice]

Good stuff!

[@inkynfrost3183]

Oh my Kristy, such lovely temptations for our addiction 🤗 I’d like to try 31 Purple Haze. The Derwent are also interesting. Personally, I’m addicted to JuliaK watercolors, just ordered new colors for my collection yesterday ❤️

[@KristyRice]

Omg JuliaK yes!! So incredible! I ordered a few off hers oddly through AliExpress months ago. They sat for months and then I played and OMG! I’ve added to that palette recently. I’m working on a massive review of handmade watercolors to choose my “favorite” and hers will def be near the top of the list!

[@dhowell9000]

31purplefish is my favorite but not surprised it was sold out of everything! Lol! Love your videos!!!

[@KristyRice]

Amazing stuff!!! I think she restocks very often :)

[@stargazer5136]

Oh that is Awesome Kristy 🦉❤️I often wonder if there is aright way to paint water colour. I find I start than the paints and colour takes it’s on path😜

[@KristyRice]

There really is no “right” way!

[@lesleypickard9732]

When is your palette coming out? I cant wait.

[@KristyRice]

Mid May :)

[@sashaz2072]

Love the Derwent, I have the pencils but after watching this have not used them to their full potential. Consider reviewing pencils and I may have to get the pans!

[@KristyRice]

I picked up the pencils last week! Can’t wait to try!

[@kathylovesmk]

I almost bought the graphite set, then was on the fence. Now I think I seriously need them!

[@KristyRice]

I’m not going to talk you out of it!

[@kathylovesmk]

@@KristyRice I love enabler friends!🤣

[@julieryver8121]

Gorgeous stuff! Love this form of swatching. Question…how do you store these? I typically cut my swatch sheets to fit into each pallet tin, keeping them together…which obviously limits my swatch space.

[@KristyRice]

I just store them loosely and put the brand name on them. :) I know some people will put them in plastic sheets and in a binder.

[@terribarto7958]

I NEED TO STOP WATCHING YOU....I want it all....

[@KristyRice]

Hahaha and nooooo!

[@lesleypickard9732]

I have tried the graphitint paints and pencils and love them. Have you ever tried the Derivan Liquid Pencil tube paints? They are in permanent or rewetable. They are interesting too.

[@KristyRice]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@longwaytotipperary]

❤this!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!!!

[@roden70]

Nice review. Maybe Derwent will bring out the remaining 12 colours as a palette but there are only 24 pencils in total in the graphitint line. I love the Ocean paper palette you have but all their stuff is constantly sold out. I believe you have the peony palette? I like the muted colours of the palette with the leaf swatches you did. Especially the greens.

[@KristyRice]

Yes Derwent needs to release the other 12!!! Yes Ocean Paper is often sold out but they do restocks a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@Terry-ri1ey]

You bring enjoyment to water color with your swatch videos. It totally builds the excitement and anticipation in using the colors. Thank you so much.

[@KristyRice]

You’re very welcome. Thank YOU!!

[@susanorban3059]

I loved the heart swatch method!! And I think I like the paints in that set best. And the Derwent ones are very cool! What is the advantage of graphite based paint?? There was one really pretty purple/fushia color in I think the Dirt ones. The geek in me wants to try making my own WC. I've seen some video of it and I'm sure there is a learning curve but it's right up my alley..❤Thanks for a great video!❤

[@KristyRice]

Oh you should try to make your own! It’s a very cathartic process indeed! The advantage of the ester soluble graphite? Probably the cool visual texture :)

[@nosebleedseats3788]

The ones made from soil look too cool. So many pallets.... so little time...

[@KristyRice]

My thoughts exactly

[@softlanding138]

I love those paints! Kind of like Schemincke granulating colors! I want them! I haven't seen them on Amazon.

[@artwithalexander5359]

derwent is already on my wish, but i would love purple fish... too bad everything they have is sold out....

[@KristyRice]

She restocks often :)

[@jillzy1182]

New’ish to watercoloring. What brand of paper do you recommend that’s not too expensive, but a decent quality for a semi-newb. Brush recommendations would be super helpful as well. Thank you. 😊

[@KristyRice]

Academy! So good!!!

[@Love2Create62]

@@KristyRice Kristy I am hooked on Academy paper now! I was afraid to buy a block of paper, and now I love it! Thank you for that suggestion (I am stocked up! 😉😂) Jillzy11 it's worth spending money on a higher quality of paper.

[@hesaid-shesaid995]

Allow me to recommend a dagger brush! It rocked my world when I first tried one vs. A round brush. And yes Academy paper is amazing for the price, especially when compared to other 100% cotton paper. My Arches Hot Press 11.69" x 16.53" paper cost $40 for 12 sheets. I know, it seems crazy expensive until I explain that by cutting each sheet into 8 card blanks, I am actually getting 96 card fronts of the best paper available (IMHO) for just $0.42/each. For practice I use Academy and I sometimes use the Canson XL that I buy for my kids who are now watercolor snobs! Lol. I have found that what I pay in money for excellent supplies pays off in great results with color mixing, effects, and the ability to correct something multiple times and not wear a hole through my paper. My artist skills excepted (I'm still learning), my stuff looks gorgeous because of the high quality supplies I like to use. It truly is worth it, especially if you are having issues with achieving the results you want, my paper was holding me back because at the time I didn't realize how much it mattered!

[@jillzy1182]

@@hesaid-shesaid995 thank you so much for the tips. When watching watercoloring videos, I definitely can’t achieve the same look with my current paper. The colors don’t move around and flow like others. I love your idea of cutting them for card fronts. Then the cost is for sure doable. Now to go shopping 🛍 Thank you!

[@Tayym122]

When is your watercolor palette coming to Amazon?! 😍

[@KristyRice]

May!

[@Tayym122]

@@KristyRice Can't wait!!

[@hesaid-shesaid995]

May! Just in time for my Birthday!! Any chance we can preorder your incoming stock? I'm still eager to get a set of your brushes!!

[@ReneeW59]

Can I just say they're all my favorite?! Do you have links to the paints?

[@KristyRice]

You can say!! I couldn’t choose!! You can Google any of them and the derwent set is on Amazon!

[@meri8746]

❤️❤️❤️

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘

[@archidream]

Che bella palet 😍. Ma dove la vendono mi piacerebbe provarla per fare qualche video qui su YT?! ❤️

[@KristyRice]

Tutte le tavolozze sono nella descrizione. 😊

[@catherinedidomenico814]

Ack! I should have made that more clear: I was referring to the Derwent Graphtint Pan Paint set

[@Mmbohn1]

Oh My God! Do you realize how Amy times you say “friends “ in a sentence????? It’s like listening to my teacher Elememtary friends.,..... we are adults. PLEASE stop calling us friends. Find mother descriptive word for referring to your students. I’m not your friend, I’m a viewer amd student. its getting sickening amd I can no longer listen....amd your content is good

[@KristyRice]

If I am sickening to listening to than my content, my dear....person is not good...for you. I do have a tendency to say a word over and over and often openly laugh at myself for it, make a game out of it even sometimes. I certainly don't mean to make you feel like a child but if my use or overuse of a simple word makes you uncomfortable I invite you to step away whenever needed to get a break from me :) PS: Many here, those whom I've never met...well, we do consider ourselves distant friends in world that needs way more of that kind of friendliness and I firmly believe that it's a lovely thing.