What is Gansai | Watercolor 101

[@hovawart16]

Had to mute the sound because of the electronic "alarm" that persisted. The photography was gorgeous.

[@marikoyoshidaah]

As someone whose grandmother paints etegami and whose first paint experience was with gansai, I feel this is the most accurate video about gansai i have ever seen. Gansai is misunderstood by all these great watercolor artists on KZbin and I was so frustrated. Lol So I just wanted to say thank you :) love from Japan!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Mariko Yoshida That means so much to me! I really felt there wasn't a lot of information out there about gansai and I also felt like it was being misunderstood. Lol my Japanese is a little rusty so I was hoping I got the information right! 😅 Thank you so much!

[@nnw520]

Totally agree!!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

👍🏿

[@mypandapaints5854]

Omg thank you. I've been leaving comments on some of the more popular KZbin channels who have been giving out the wrong information about Gansai paints. Also, for anyone else reading this, the breakdown of the popular "Kurataki Gansai Tambi" paints are "Brand name" + "name of medium" + "brand specific naming designation for their Gansai line (such as "Cotman" or "Winton")." Your viewers might also like to know a bit more about Etegami painting with Gansai paints. I love that you used it in the traditional way of how Gansai paints were originally made to be used. This also brings me to something else I enjoyed about your video. Specifying "Western watercolors." While there are Asian companies who make watercolors in the Western style, they are heavily influenced by Eastern watercolors and eastern style of painting so there tends to be a few differences that come out in which a lot of people see as failures on the parts of the Asian companies. One of them is granulation. A lot of watercolorists love granulation and have staple colors they can depend on granulation. When they try out Asian companies such as Holbein or Mission Gold, they tend to complain that since their watercolors don't granulate as much, especially in colors they are used to expecting some type of granulation, they categorize the companies as "striving to be artists' grade but failing." This is because the tradition of Eastern painting is to paint without granulation in a more ink-like fashion. There are some other issues but that is the main one I see the most. This is also another reason they automatically put Gansai paints into the Eastern almost pro-watercolor school of thought when it's simply that they don't understand the medium and history of which they are working with. Thank you again for this video which I've been thinking of making as my first video if I ever make KZbin videos. (My channel hopefully will be dedicated to art materials and debunking some popular ideas that are spread quickly through KZbin on art materials). Also, on the mixing of the Gansai paints. I believe that historically, you don't mix Gansai paints much not because of muddying of the colors but because Etegami painting has a sense of immediacy (though not confused with urgency), so it was practiced to put paint straight onto the paper instead of spending time mixing and thinking. I'm so glad I subscribed to you. You need way more subscribers!!!

[@karensmith3374]

My Panda Paints I have just seen your Comment today, and want to echo a lot of what you've shared. I tried commenting to Sadie but didn't know how to do it properly, and my post went to Lezley. Thanks for your detailed comment on a very important

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+My Panda Paints gansai comment Thank you so much for your comments! I really wanted to be informative and clarify some issues around gansai, so to see your commentary really makes me happy. These are a lot of points that are really important to keep in mind with gansai. Did you ever get around to making your first KZbin video? I would really love to see it when it's done! About etegami and gansai, while it's true that I did use the gansai to paint an etegami style picture, gansai was not created to paint etegami. Gansai is a pretty old form of paint, and while the general concept of letters with pictures has existed in Japan for a very long time, the thing that we understand to be etegami has only existed since the 1960s or 1970s. It's definitely true that in this style of painting it's more encouraged to put color directly to the paper instead of mixing paint, but in other styles where that is not encouraged, the concern was a worry about muddying colors. Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope that you like the videos that I'll be putting out in the future :-)

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

Thanks for the info. I have a set of Chinese watercolors that are in tubes and behave like Western watercolors and they have no granulation. I really like that, so maybe I should stick to Asian brands for my watercolor? I forgot the brand name but they're on the cheaper end.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

It really depends. But it seems like Shinhan, Holbein , and Mijello all behave this way too.

[@ThunderStruck15]

Sadie Saves the Day good to know. I hate granulation- it seems like it was something that couldn't be avoided way back when, and then we pulled a whole sour grapes mentality and decided it was supposed to be that way. To me it just looks like a lack of control. I think I'll try some eastern watercolor. I was eyeing the mission gold pure pigments. As they're single pigment, there shouldn't be a problem mixing.

[@nullavitasinemusica1]

finally someone who understands what gansai is you deserve a medal

[@SadieSavestheDay]

😂 Thanks. I was surprised that there didn't seem to be a lot of information about it in English, so I thought it might be helpful to someone out there. Glad it was!

[@nullavitasinemusica1]

Sadie Saves the Day very good video yes :) i would only complain that most companies use gum arabic as a binder for example sennelier uses honey mijello contains honey you said that gansai contains a mixture of binders so you maybe should mention this for “normal“ watercolors as well but this is just you know a little tiny critique i have i would recommended this video to everyone who is interested in gansai best one out there :3

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Tales Of Color Yes I thought about that, but I just wanted to present the most basic information about western watercolors because the information about binders in watercolors is widely available and many people know that most commercial watercolors are not only gum Arabic and pigment. I am also going to do a watercolor 101 focusing more on western watercolor at some point. I mentioned that basically gansai is only pigment and hide glue in the voiceover, but I get that it seems a bit lopsided when you look at the information on the screen. Thank you for pointing it out though! I wouldn't want anyone who is just getting into watercolors to be confused. It's a good idea to make the balance clear!😄👍🏿 😊 I am super pleased you like my video. It means a lot!💛

[@nullavitasinemusica1]

Sadie Saves the Day just like you said maybe add the info like you did with the gansai on the screen thats what i meant and im def going to watch more videos :) many treat gansai like watercolors or say its gouache like and thx to you i finally know why they look so glossy i noticed the effect and hated it so thank you :)

[@SadieSavestheDay]

💛💛💛

[@geebsMV]

I wish I could’ve watched the whole video but that background music was just so grating, I made it 1:29 in before I gave up. I’m sure it would’ve been very informative.

[@doyoueverfeellikeaplasticb2703]

It is very informative, the music is just beating in my head

[@LauraPaints]

Really informative. I knew Japanese and Chinese watercolours were formulated differently from European colours, but nobody explained just HOW different they are so thank you very much for sharing!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Laura R You're welcome! I think gansai is probably based on Chinese paints, but I don't know very much about Chinese painting/art except where it has to do with Japanese stuff, so I can't be sure. It makes sense that both traditions came from a pretty different place, so they would be pretty different. 🎨

[@thefrugalcrafter]

This was great, so well done and informative. I have been using these paints in my mixed media for over a year and found that they offer some capabilities that my transparent watercolors I prefer for strait watercolor painting do not. I find they adhere over watercolor crayons and they can be used to stencil with. I really enjoyed your explanation of the chemical differences in the paint. Thank you for such a vell thought out video:)

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich 😆 I was so surprised to see your comment here, thank you so much! This was partially inspired by some videos I have seen of yours using the Kuretake Gansai Tambi, so it's really great that you enjoyed the video. I think they have a lot of cool properties that make them unique, you just have to know how to use them!

[@OtoKano]

Your video is so clear and informative! Thank you for making this video. Even as a Japanese person, I didn't have their differences this clear in my head. Really helpful. Thank you!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

That means a lot! I know it’s kind of obscure, even for Japanese people. I asked a friend and he had never even heard the word, and while I was researching I came across a lot of people asking about 顔彩と水彩の違い. I’m glad it was helpful!

[@muraderg]

I believe Gansai paint manufactureres now owe you a lot..

[@Flossiest]

That alarm 🚨 sound throughout made this the hardest video to struggle thru. Thanks for the headache

[@FelicitasMayer]

Wow, that was soooo helpful, and my gansai paints make so much more sense now. Thanks for great content

[@sequinb7155]

Lovely review however the background sound is really distracting at the beginning. I thought it stopped but it returned.

[@1RealRoyalPain]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on this type of paint.

[@kimberlycorliss9616]

This is the best information about gansai I've ever seen. Thank you for making this video!

[@eclecticmoi]

Thank you! Best description of Gansai I have seen x

[@effullgent]

this video is older so i'm not sure if you will see this but thank you so much! I nearly bought a gansai set to learn western watercolor, i think that i still want to get it to learn more about gansai but i'm glad i won't confuse the two! You did a great job explaining and honestly just made me super curious about a whole new area of art i never knew about so thank you!

[@sallygreiner5724]

Excellent video. Answered my many questions. Thank you.

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

This was ridiculously informative wow, I'm kinda blown away. Thanks a lot for making this video!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@Meari.S]

I took a couple of Chinese Brush Painting and Etegami classes from an instructor who learned in Asia. This is a really good video, and I like that you used rice paper to do your painting.

[@claowue]

Thanks for explaining this paints so well. I wondered what they are since I had seen a first video about them.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

You’re welcome!

[@angelmansyndrom]

I referee to this video whenever I see artists and comments about misunderstanding about Gansai. You saved the internet today, Sadie

[@SadieSavestheDay]

That makes me so happy! 🧡Love from Germany!

[@daleparkey5080]

where can i purchase gansai wc paints in the us or where to order them from

[@denisekinsley3554]

This was the first video I found that explicitly defined the difference between gansai and western watercolor, so it was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Voltergeist]

Hey! I ran into your video here while searching up watercolor stuff, and I didn't know what Gansai was. Thank you so much for being so clear and informative! You deserve more subscribers! You make interesting videos! edited to add that also, your watercolor videos are very helpful too!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Thank you! I’m glad it was informative. I know there isn’t a lot of information about it in English, so I wanted to make something!

[@cathyp.4167]

Thank you, best video I have seen on these paints! I bought mine after seeing some really pretty paintings done with them. Now I am so glad to know the difference between different paints. I would love to see more videos from you!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Cathy P. They are really fun to paint with, aren't they? I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

[@annemorgan2928]

Thank you for explaining the difference. Excellent video.🇨🇦

[@stellaqian1645]

This is the best video introducing gansai.

[@EveBolt]

Thank you so SO much for making this video! So informative, and so important to know before reviewing Gansai paint sets... Your painting ended up looking really nice and the paints really suit the paper well (was it washi paper?).

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Right! I feel like it's very important to know what you are reviewing before you review it. That way you can give a fair assessment. I'm glad that you liked the painting! I was a little scared to do it, but it was a lot of fun. Plus the whole idea behind etegami is that you should embrace the imperfection! Yes, that is washi, it's very different painting in that instead of watercolor paper.

[@Ohkayy_yy]

What a lovely video, from the narration to the music selection. Thank u

[@amareamore1693]

I just found your vid..and stil waiting for my gansai tambi watercolour coming..can not wait to start my watercolour journey with it🥰thank you so much...this video is so informative more than any other video that i've been watching that reviewed gansai paint

[@birdsiview6845]

I love the Japanese people, they are so creative, everything they do is art, and they take pride in their whole existence, i think they view life as art, life tends to feel mundane to me if I’m not being creative, Very nice video!

[@aayeff]

Very clearly explained. Thanks.

[@pixiedust5928]

such a great and informative video about gansai tambi! thank you very much

[@christineingram55]

I think this was the best explained and to the point ..now I know they can be a valuable addition rather than a replacement to a set of watercolours..Thank You 😀

[@jacprice1687]

VERY thorough, educational and well presented. THANKS MUCHLY!!!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

You’re welcome!

[@slippek]

Thank you so much. You are so knowledgeable and your videos are always informative. I also very much appreciate your beautiful natural lighting and excellent editing - artists' videos are surprisingly aesthetically lacking, often, and I really love your attention to detail, color, and light. Thanks again!

[@twhite19782012]

Can I ask what it was you were sketching? Thank you for the information!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Sure! It is called a Daruma. It’s a traditional Japanese doll that you can make a wish on by filling in one of the eyes. When your wish is granted, you fill in the other eye! The one I painted has the kanji (a type of Japanese writing) for dream in the middle.

[@twhite19782012]

Sadie Saves the Day everything is so much clearer now! That's quite interesting. Thank you for letting me know.

[@annsowers4591]

What a wonderful explanation. I do love my Kuretake but use them for certain things.

[@SEzzz53]

Eeeeeeeee! I’m so glad I found this video and your channel! 🤗 I’ve just started taking a more intentional approach to watercoloring. I’m excited to check out your past videos!

[@kerrilea73]

I found this super helpful. Thank you

[@saidfaruk6438]

Finally found someone who actually understand the difference between the gansai tambi VS the western watercolor!!! Thanks for that, is really annoying to see people judging gansai tambi for not accomplish the same western watercolor standard obñver the paper while even actually they are used in a different kind of paper, the rice one.

[@LezleyDavidson]

Thanks for the great info! Have you ever used the Holbein Irodori colours? I was reminded of them while watching your video. Just to add to your great information - most western watercolours also have a sugar and glycerin added. Generally it's corn syrup and it acts as a humectant while the glycerin helps the gum arabic re-dissolve. M. Graham adds honey to their paints and uses it as a selling point. Another ingredient difference from Gansai is Ox Gall. Most western watercolours have ox gall added which acts as a dispersant and makes watercolours "plume and spread" into water other colours. Holbein doesn't add ox gall to their paints which makes them very slow to blend and mix with other colours. Sorry if that's too much - I like sharing art supply info!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Lezley Davidson Hey! 👋 No such thing as too much art supply information! Lol I haven't used the Holbein Irodori set but it looks interesting and I would definitely want to try it out. It looks like they are Western watercolors done in a Japanese style ( if that makes sense) an interesting fusion! Thanks for pointing out the different additives in western watercolors. I thought about adding it, but I wanted to keep the video simple and focus more on the gansai. Also I'm planning to do a video that talks about all that stuff that just focuses on western watercolors in the future. Sennelier also uses honey , and the QoR brand doesn't even use gum arabic but another binder that is apparently used in restoring historical watercolors! So there is definitely a lot of variation out there. Just also want to point out that not all Japanese watercolors are gansai. Actually it's not nearly as popular as western style watercolors, even in Japan. If you were curious, gansai is written 顔彩 and watercolor is 水彩. Thanks again for injecting more info!😄 I would really love the comments of my videos to be full of cool discussions about art, and I know you know a lot about it!

[@LezleyDavidson]

Sadie Saves the Day Ooh great! I'm looking forward to more videos about watercolour. Whatever information you can share about the QoR binder would be appreciated. I've researched it and even talked to the Golden rep and they were very closed mouthed about what exactly the binder is - they kept calling it a "polymer" and "like a synthetic gum arabic" which was not very helpful. I ended up falling down a rabbit hole into chemistry papers - which is where I called it quits. :D

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Lezley Davidson As far as I'm aware, the binder in QOR is the material called Aquazol, which is a water-soluble polymer. Synthetic polymers tend to be things that we would often associate with plastics. Acrylic polymer, for example, is a type of plastic. Other polymers include nylon, polypropylene, and PVC. Basically most of the stuff with poly- as a prefix. (Sorry if you already know all of this!) You can actually buy Aquazol at Kremer pigments (shop.kremerpigments.com/en/mediums--binders-und-glues/water-soluble-binders/mediums-und-natural-gums/aquazol-200-63902:.html) They have some more info about it here: www.justpaint.org/the-science-behind-qor/

[@LezleyDavidson]

Sadie Saves the Day Perfect! Thank you.

[@karensmith3374]

Sadie, I can't believe you've received only 4 Comments on your professional and culture-fair video on Gansai! I wish many of the other reviewers of the Kuretake products would watch it, then go back and revise their Euro-centric videos. Such a pleasure to see a KZbin video that shows real scholarship (and tact) while being engaging! Thank you!! P.s. I really enjoyed your Blog post, too.

[@jp8649]

I wish I had seen this before I bought mine! I got it and while I like it, it is not at all like the watercolor I'm used to. So many reviewers said it was a great low-cost alternative. Really great review!!! Def. subbing.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Sorry to hear that! 😐 I really wanted to let people know what they were getting into. They are still fun to play around with. Welcome to the channel!

[@juliechomiack7743]

Great video ! Very informative! 👍😊🎨

[@daniellehill1253]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@hattorihanzo8385]

Very comprehensive review. Thank you Sadie.

[@blinkybli8326]

Thank you! That was so interesting and informative -- and much more so than any other video I've watched about Gansai. PS - since watching your video, I've done some research into Japanese watercolors to see Gansai "in action" and, i must say, my mind is blown and I feel that I should say that my incorporating Gansai paints into my multi-media work, i hope, in no way suggests lack of respect for this particular art form. My intention is not to treat Gansai as simply a toolbox from which to cherry-pick tools for my work but, rather, a gesture of appreciation to its impressive abilities and qualities.

[@NaokoPaq]

I was subscriber number 800! Love this video!

[@sandradeoliveiraart5486]

Sadie, thank you so much for explaining what Gansai watercolors are! I couldn't find that content anywhere. Hugs from Brazil

[@CHCHNZ461]

Very well explained video!

[@lanianani]

I love the video, but that is the most annoying soundtrack ever.

[@carolinacafetera8138]

I actually love the soundtrack, It's kinda catchy

[@pumpkinthethird]

Ikr

[@gorway7]

I just loved that soundtrack... almost hypnotic

[@mdelc622]

Oh I hated it :( gave me a headache during the whole video 😭 couldn’t focus on what she was saying 😢

[@rebeccaperrybautista233]

best video on gansai 🥰

[@dianaromig732]

Very interesting. I just got a set of art nouveau colors and was wondering why the pans were so big. I’ll definitely use of Chinese paint brush. Thank you ❤

[@anipigs]

You don't know how much I appreciate that you don't have the music EVERY youtuber has. Also, thank you for the information, I found it very useful. I had no idea Gansai was a different type of media, I thought it was part of the name, haha...

[@Becktastic01]

Truly excellent video. You got yourself another subscriber.

[@aoutsky]

Very informative. Your voice is soothing!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

☺️ thank you, I like my videos to be relaxing

[@jenthulhu]

FINALLY! A review I can make sense of! Thank you! I appreciate the fine distinctions you're making here. The differences are fascinating and I'm so glad to know them. Rock on!

[@jenthulhu]

By the way, I'd really love to see a video where you explain in depth what these other materials you are using are. The stone (?) in particular looks so beautiful! I'm subscribing and watching more of your videos now!

[@ellyfranken6137]

thank you so much, i got the kuretake gansai 36 set. I painted a coloring page with them and got so many questions, now i just show this vodeo and it explains all :)

[@evelinasvensson4694]

This was a very informative and interesting video, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Evelina thank you for watching! 😊

[@margaretnoble4805]

Thank you for the fulsome description of what binds the pigment together in gansai paints. It is very helpful to know. I find I produce less muddy colours with these paints than I do with western watercolours..

[@Fr4Fry88]

Thank you so much for this video, you really opened my mind. I think your reviews are so complete and informative!

[@jekalambert9412]

Thank you for breaking down what Gansai is and is not. Your well thought commentary is appreciated.

[@Trish_Carmichael]

Thank you for the video Sadie , it really helped me to understand the difference between the two. Also, I love the calm way you talk, it's better to pay attention. Nowadays most youtubers are noisy as if they are on a game show on tv.

[@bouclechocolat]

Found my way here after watching a video where someone was ripping on Japanese bramds and I'm glad I did! I'm wanting to step out of my watercolor comfort zone and having more knowledge on how gansai is intended to be used has given me a little more confidence in trying it out.

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing the cultural aspects of the medium.

[@avlucchettiart]

Excellent explanation!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Thank you!

[@lauralonghelbig]

Thank goodness for closed captioning! That beep is good for torture, not as background for an otherwise lovely video.

[@HeyItsSolar.]

That clock-alarmy music annoyed me so hard

[@bettythomas1396]

Yep. Stopped watching

[@dianad6314]

@@bettythomas1396very irritating😢

[@deathmetalpotato]

the most obnoxious fucking thing i’ve ever heard

[@eagle-eye29]

Stop the noise. Horrible. Can't give you a thumbs up 👎🏻

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

This was a FANTASTIC and very well thought out and presented video! I am a crafter and gansi tambi were among my first but now I am taking watercolour classes this has really helped me see the difference. I think crafters love these paint for the bright pigments and as you said their ability to lift😁Thanks for sharing your knowledge I have now subscribed

[@Danineko2468]

This video was SUPER helpful. I hadn't realized that gansai was different from watercolours. Your explanation was clear and informational. Very well done! 👏🏻 Defiantly will be sharing this video. 👍🏻

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I’m glad you liked it! Yeah, a lot of people don’t realize that, so I thought it was important to make this video!

[@fruitypebbles803]

You have such a beautiful voice! ❤️

[@SeekingtheTruthofGod]

This is a really well done and well edited video. I also like that you clearly did research on these art mediums.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+SeekingtheTruthofGod thank you!

[@stacyerobinson43]

Where can I find an online class teaching gansai techniques please? I'm in the US.

[@EllisJ16]

Thank you for this video!

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

This was really interesting and informative, thanks Sadie. 💞💫

[@Kakibot]

Wow, this video is beautiful! It was so fascinating to learn more about these, from both my inner art supply geek and japan geek.

[@hansendesigns]

A+ informative video. Well done 👍 Def a vid to save and share

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I’m glad! Thank you!

[@hansendesigns]

Sadie Saves the Day Just an idea, i'd love to see a gansai (3 and 6 month) lightfastness test. Best to you, thx.

[@LoveYouBeTrue]

Super informative. Thank you!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

You’re welcome!

[@mongkulmeas]

Your Gansai review is unique and very informative. thanks

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Sopheachmongkul Meas 😊 thank you for watching! 👍🏿

[@deannascott8050]

I am learning so much from your videos. And I'm putting gansai paints off for a while and sticking with western watercolors for now. But they are on my wishlist for later!

[@pallakshah10]

Can the gansai be used as a substitute for gouache ?

[@MongTonk]

Love your painting and the interesting music, I liked that it's not the usual stuff on KZbin or mainstream kinda music, it fits the video ^^ I'm gonna buy some Kuretake, I already have the pearlescent colors, but I live in Korea so I can buy so much here haha :p

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Thank you! Lol and you’re lucky!

[@elsagrace3893]

I am so happy to have learned this info. Beautiful artful videography and thorough info. 👍🏼

[@littlewhitelie3713]

Thank you so much Sadie. Great explanation!

[@wynart]

This is a very informative video. Kuretake Gansai Tambi is my first watercolor and still the watercolor i use upto now. i love it so much :) I just subscribed to your channel because i ike it so much.

[@sincostanian]

Wonderful and very informative. Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for in the many reviews I have seen.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+hansbergolas 😄I'm so glad to hear that! I thought it might be a good thing to talk about since I haven't really seen it mentioned.

[@rebekah1362]

Thanks for sharing this very informative video with us. I would never have known what to expect with the new set of Kuretake Gansai paints I just ordered. Now I won't be disappointed when they don't act just like the western watercolor I'm used to. This is going to be fun! Btw, love the music choice. ;-) You can't please everyone, keep doing you and daring to stand-out!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

😂 I’m so happy I’m not the only one who likes the music! 🤣 I hope you have fun with them. I like gansai a lot

[@rebekah1362]

@@SadieSavestheDay I am having fun with them! And I love how they dry, the type of 'glaze' effect it has with heavy layers is cool too.

[@carolinacafetera8138]

I love the editing, omg I subscribe! I don't like layering and mixing that much, so after a long time I choosed the gansai tambi for me!

[@InkiestOfInks]

This was great I absolutely loved how much you elaborated on this cause I honestly had no idea that gansai was a completely different medium you made an awesome video as usual 😄

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Inkiest Of Inks 😄Awesome! lol I think of you when I'm choosing the music for the videos, so I really hoped you'd like this one. I was a bit worried that no one might care about the topic, so I'm happy you liked it!

[@LezleyDavidson]

Sadie Saves the Day Where do you find your music? You always have really great background music. I've been running into copyright dispute problems even on music that's been listed as CC for commercial use. Thanks!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

+Lezley Davidson I'm glad you like the music 🎶! I link my music in the descriptions of all my videos. I find most of them here: freemusicarchive.org I have had that problem too, and KZbin has a page where you can check to see if your music is in their system for copyright claims, and I normally use that to check to make sure that my music is OK before using it.

[@LezleyDavidson]

Sadie Saves the Day Thank you! I'll try that page in the future. Luckily all my videos got released with a problem - but I'd def. like to be more pro-active about it. Thanks for sharing!

[@gutwrenchingdeaths]

very informative video!

[@JudedirectStudio]

This was such a culturally well informed and educational video. I really appreciate the information! You have given me so much to think about

[@LanaGoesArt]

Love your reviews! There's so much to learn :) Thank you.

[@SadieSavestheDay]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad they are helpful!

[@TerrieJohnson731]

I bought a warm tro of Gansai to try. I fell in love and had to know everything about it after a mixing session and painting a sketch! I am now buying a large set and have more Sumi brushes on the way as I have one large and I love it too. I suppose rice paper and a mat and ink will follow close behind. I love traditional Asian things for some reason and I am so glad you cleared he air. So many reviews of this product have really annoys me. Keep up the great work! I even saw a vid where this lady compared the flow of her Gansai to her Daniel Smith paints. I gave her accurate information as to why the would never behave similarly. I think I will cesae reviews now and just study the traditional arts ;-)

[@msellenandrea]

Thank you for this great video! Ive been curious about the difference, and been wanting to try them! They are pretty affordable, and I love both watercolor and gouache, so.....it needs to happen, haha.

[@bettymarsh771]

Lots of great info. But I'm probably not the only sound-sensitive person that finds the background beeps too distracting.

[@BigPawK9s]

This is such a great video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and sharing!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I’m so happy you liked it 😃!

[@Chill1332]

This was very informative. I had no idea that this even existed! Very fascinating! Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it greatly. Although, I will say that the kind of beeping music in the background at times distracted from what you were saying.

[@tailstalker]

What was the *bizarre* sound effect in this video like a beeping alarm clock?

[@ImaniTolliver]

So helpful - thank you!

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I’m so glad!

[@Discofoxx1]

Great video! 💖 Would you be able to make a video about the Japanese brushes to use with Gansai and Sumi? Or about Japanse brushes? Thanks