Art Supplies Haul BIG! - unbox, review, swatch, play, current favourites & acrylic paint comparison

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2 жыл бұрын

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James and I are currently away on a little adventure in our van so for this week I'm sharing an art haul of all my new art supplies which I filmed last week for you. I realised I was running low on so many paint colours and also have had many things on my wishlist for quite some time. I have never actually bought so many supplies in one go before so it really felt very exciting and just like my birthday! We can unpack together and then swatch all the colours and I review all the art supplies and explain why I bought them etc. I also share a little warm-up activity to play with my new art materials. So these are my current favourites in my giant art haul plus lots of other art tips too! Thank you to everyone who clicked my Jackson's Art Store affiliate link past/present or future as this brings me a small commission each time! Biggest loves and softest hugs, Wendy Xxx
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My favourite Art Supplies - (not sponsored or affiliated!)
Khadi journals & paper
Strathmore mixed media papers
Arches papers
Windsor & Newton watercolours & oils
Pebeo matt gel medium
Liquitex gel mediums
Golden gel mediums
Caron Dache Luminance coloured pencils
Prismacolour crayons
Neo Color 2 by Caron Dache
Faber Castel Graphite pencils & mechanical pencils
Mod Podge
Stazon ink
Liquitex acrylic paints & inks
Jackon's acrylic paint
Jackson's acrylic brushes, pro range
Princeton Watercolour brushes
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@stacyg8847 2 жыл бұрын

Giggle of the day... being a minimalist media artist. In many ways I am a minimalist, but then I have art supplies. Thank you for sharing your brilliant light. Peace.

@zerowheeler 2 жыл бұрын

Advice for paint tubes: keep several lids when you use up your paint tubes, then if a lid breaks or splits, you have a spare, dried out paint tubes are not cost effective! 💚

@serenityjewel 2 жыл бұрын

I NEVER thought about that. Thanks for the suggestion.

@martinitang Жыл бұрын

A compassionate heart you have. How lucky I am to be enjoying your creative energy. ❤

@marilynroberts6644 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun creating ! You're right, it's like a wonderful birthday. That handmade paper was so nice, and those little ink bottles ! You are charming. 💜

@hjkh1998 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful haul. I am so happy for you!!!! Those jars are adorable and that paint haul!!! I appreciate your authenticity, and gratitude. How lucky am I? That makes me smile. I think that needs to be shared everywhere. We can always find our luck if we pay attention. Continued blessings to you and James. I am enjoying binge watching your KZfaq. videos. You always inspire me. Thank you!!!!

@diannebaker7552 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my ! I taught/guided my students over 20 years. Now retired.lol Ooooh love Payne’s grey I can’t find words to let you know how much inspiration you provide me with. Eg love Prussian blue... love you !! 🌸🌀🦋🙏🏻

@janinafisher101 2 жыл бұрын

Such good advice to use what you've got and what you can afford. We can get very creative by using what's on hand. Some of the most beautiful paintings I have seen have been made with ground up dirt and rock! Thanks for sharing your "like-a-birthday" haul! What a great idea to do swatches. I'm going to do that today with all my paints, on a couple of different surfaces. Love your wonderful, generous, caring spirit, Wendy!

@tundratraveller1990 2 жыл бұрын

Luv your suggestion of creating swatches. I’m going to do that with my current supplies. It’s definitely less intimating. Watching your videos brings me joy! Thanks for this channel.

@skraaim561 2 жыл бұрын

Oh…love to see all the new goodies….happy happy you day!!! 😃

@patriciaphillips6925 Жыл бұрын

I Loved you showing your tools. I get to learn about what’s available out here for the kind of art you make. Thank you.

@magdastar2249 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing. Yes, I love your plants and your authenticity. You are doing a great job ❤👍💐

@aelyndorren6770 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else here adore Wendy's accent as much as I do? 🥰

@vigdisbullingkristiansen2587 Жыл бұрын

You are the sweetest . So down to earth :) :) :)

@theMermaidRhonda 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos always just brightens my day..:)

@betsybangley5081 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watching you play with your new supplies! Thank you for the idea of taking out supplies we don't use often/are afraid to use and playing with them.

@michelepastele5347 2 жыл бұрын

What a great haul! I think buying art supplies always feels so luxurious ... and so full of hopes and imagination. Can't wait to see where these supplies take you but I'm sure it will be somewhere beautiful! Enjoy Wendy - you're a precious soul. Loved how you talked about abundance and also about how we can make art with the simplest things! Most all of us have gone through periods of time where we couldn't afford what we really wanted, and also abundant times where we could. Thank you for the video! x

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michele xxxx So glad you enjoyed my talking points x

@wiscgirl3799 2 жыл бұрын

How fun to get boxes wrapped with artists dreams! I must try some of these products.

@RebeccaAnnSinkula 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just catching up now on a few weeks of missed videos! Really enjoyed this one, Wendy. Love to you and Coffee cheers!! xx.

@ArtySubu 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to watch you play ☺️

@annehayward3506 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you love the comparisons great play time, stay safe love and hugs xx

@heathertucker7056 2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this and seeing you play! X

@konniestaabmiller472 2 жыл бұрын

Like your birthday and Christmas all rolled up in one. I'm eagerly anticipating a delivery on new watercolor paints and better quality paper. So I'm feeling like a kid waiting for Santa. I look forward to your videos every week.

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh enjoy Konnie xxx

@helencarpenter9158 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy. 👋. Christmas and Birthday all at once🤗. Thank you for sharing. I'm a bit of a novice whe it comes to different types of media, paint is all iv known really. Enjoyed having a nose when you opened the parcels. Love the colours. Enjoy!🎨🖌🌺🧚‍♀️💕🙏

@gallovidian2151 2 жыл бұрын

Love that rose madder colour :)

@deborahmeyers7839 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy my lights are shining bright after your art haul and swatching vid I'm going to look up Jacksons and I love CASS onlishop too loved the artwork on the black paper the colours worked good on the black paper too. Love and light Wendy darling🙌

@teresabrown836 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Wendy , you deserve the new art supplies, it will help you paint those butterfly 🦋. Love sharing you hawl and as always sending so much love and brights light to you . Have a pleasant weekend, big soft hugs Teresa xxx

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teresa xxxxx big hugs to you too x

@Decopainterandtea 2 жыл бұрын

🧡❤💜💙💚🙂👍What a lovely video!

@christinebarone2151 2 жыл бұрын

I loved all your delicious art supplies. You so deserve it ! I love getting a “haul” as well. I am curious about fountain pens and ink. That will be my next thing to try. Have an amazing week sweet lady. 🥰

@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my fountain pens. I don't write with anything else since I first started using them 7 or 8 years ago. They made my handwriting so much better. I just got a dip pen and plan on trying my fountain pens in my artwork, as well. That I haven't tried at all all...yet. 😁

@martiseelye6443 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh yummy! The colors are delicious! I love the cute little bottles too. Thanks for sharing, Wendy.

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, hi Marti xxxx I know those bottles right??!!

@butterscotchgrove6151 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you have painty fingers in your wave goodbye. :-) Seems right.

@paulaespiritu5009 2 жыл бұрын

Your hall was very large I really enjoyed it just yesterday I bought a drawing notebook while out on errands to motivate me to get more creative in all fairness I have recently don't two small projects and because I shared what I did with my daughter in law they as a family were motivated to also get creative I love how it spreads and is contagious when we get creative ❤

@vivekagudmundsson9624 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy.thanks for today.so fun to see and getting inspired. The Black paper i must try.have a Great weekend.and fairyhugs to you.🥰🧡🧚

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Fairy hugs back dear Viveka xxxx

@savedraven5096 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!!! those cute little glass jars are soooo cute! Thank you so very much for taking the time to swatch your new supplies! That information and genuine reaction is very helpful and the way you explain the 'feel' of the color or product is important to us! I am totally going to try the black paper, that is such a wonderful way to 'mix' things up! And about cleaning brushes, I paint with M. Graham oils (non toxic oil made the Old way, using walnut oil) I also paint with Golden Acrylics, and now a few wonderful brands of watercolors! And I clean ALL my brushes with a castile soap called Dr. Bronners. It is amazing soap, you can find it in every grocery store or on-line but you can soak brushes in it, clean your entire studio including clothing (laundry) this soap is called 'magic' soap, because it is! But with a little water, they are squeaky clean! And it's also NON toxic! I purchased a pack of wooden handle wire brushes, not much bigger than a toothbrush, at the Home Depot (hardware store) in the paint section, and these brushes really help comb out the dried on paint too! And I totally agree with you, we should use what art supplies we have and try the ones we haven't used in a while! Watching your channel has certainly encouraged me to do exactly that, but yes, it's such a wonderful treat to bring home new art supplies and renew our love for all things art!!! Thank you soooooo much Wendy, you are a beautiful and inspiring artist! Most Sincerely, Raven

@RG-yf3uj 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💙 the ultramarine blue. Have similar glass jars few sizes I got from World Market years ago.

@sardonicsophisticate3974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for turning me in to the Khadi papers. I’ve been looking for full around deckle edged cotton rag forever!

@debbiedrawsfunny 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to restock what you needed and treat yourself to some new goodies you've been wanting to try! That's always so much fun! I couldn't agree more about playing with new art supplies to prevent you from getting too precious about them! I'm guilty of that! But also learning to loosen up and play with the new gouache I bought months ago, didn't open for weeks, made one painting in my sketchbook and then didn't touch for another few weeks, haha. So I got them out and played around with them this weekend ;)

@magdastar2249 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, lol I think that I am an unwitting aspiring hoarder even though I shoot for the opposite. You are definitely an inspiriation to a late bloomer. Thank you for your generous videos. ❤💐🌹

@corinena3488 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy ! 🤗🌞💗🍀

@alicecilepin9370 2 жыл бұрын

Great colour choices nice play too

@siouxgerowsays 2 жыл бұрын

I have done pretty well shopping for used supplies on Ebay and facebook marketplace. A lot of times people buy supplies to try something and then quit and sell supplies that are barely used for a fraction of full price.

@robynforman3072 2 жыл бұрын

Love the colours you chose. You are inspiring. Greetings from Brighton

@Joysart360 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my friend are having a swatching party tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

@veronicabalfourpaul2288 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that was fun! Thanks

@OpenUnboxDiscover 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! Stay safe! Keep up the good work! Hoping for your continuous success!

@carlamuller5670 2 жыл бұрын

I sooo like this video ... I love to have new art supplies but they are most VERY expensive but I think the same as you ... you don't need expensive materials to be creative. I keep telling myself you do the best with what you have. And a big reason I stopped to watch some YT channels is cause they make me feel bad cause I can't buy the pretty things or the expensive materials and thousand shadows and tones as I want. I like to watch and enjoy of course the big hauls :D I love your spirit and the bright you give us always in your videos and your art.

@txspacemom765 2 жыл бұрын

Going to try the Khadi papers for the first time. So excited! Thanks for sharing!

@Rose-Willow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy for another lovely video, so look forward to hearing from you every Friday! Hope you have a lovely break this week, and enjoying the autumnal vibes! The seasons have definitely started turning now! Love and light x

@mrswintersparrow 2 жыл бұрын

Love the neo colour 2 I brought a small set and slowly adding to it with singles 😁 love Jackson's they do make orders so exciting by wrapping everything so well I even buy my sennelier oil pastels singly from them I've never had a broken one! Loved the video Wendy binging on your previous videos 😁💐

@seekingprimal4822 2 жыл бұрын

Getting supplies is always a so exciting!!!! You are one of the youtubers inspiring me and my channel. It’s so hard for me to talk in front of camera, especially when I’m middle age. I wanted to tell you how much I like you and your channel and how it’s helping me get up the confidence to be more personal with the world. Thank you! I also love to wear flowers in my hair and crazy dresses when I fancy. Thank you for sharing! Best wishes!

@PurpleWillowArts 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel today and I love it! I had to subscribe. I really enjoyed this video. Your voice is very soothing. Nice to listen to/watch while painting.

@jentextiles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the gem video. I have box sets of things I have never used for years. Going to revisit tomorrow and swatch x

@hArtyTruffle 2 жыл бұрын

You made me play ✨❤️✨

@nafordebi 2 жыл бұрын

The Coptic white pigment it’s like a paste in a tiny jar works incredibly you can dilute is as well

@jennymay4720 2 жыл бұрын

You have such good advice,. Although I am a professional artist I still use students grade watercolour paints as I already have them and don't like waste. They work just fine for me.

@evelynecollin5274 2 жыл бұрын

J'adore ! 😉👍🥰

@sharonrodenhurst3232 2 жыл бұрын

i got that paper, in diffrent sizes and love the natral texture. nice to work on.👌❤❤❤❤❤so loving watching your chanel your so amazing in what you do.xxx

@McCracken257 2 жыл бұрын

Nice haul! I love that you played with all your new stuff. I always look forward to your videos! They always give me inspiration!

@Crystal-t6g 2 жыл бұрын

Wendy, Thanks for video 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴

@hArtyTruffle 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, you’re such a sweetheart. Looking forward to see what you got from Jackson’s. Right, back to the vid ❤️✨

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Awww xxxxxxxx

@WorldWideWebObserver 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy for sharing the interesting and sunny happenings in your quaint studio, bed head and all! Happy Autumn!🌻

@angelahunnel9425 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching art hauls! I am very new to drawing and creating art. I don't really know what I like to create. I do need to order some paints to play with and it's good to know that the "store brand" is comparable to the "name brand"!

@OmarAvilesCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Wendy, what a great video on unboxing new art supplies! I love that you capture the sound of the wrapping and unwrapping of the art supplies. I’m glad you mention the prices of really good art supplies. “It’s what you do it with it” is well said. You made this unboxing video so visually fun and beautiful! Thank you for mentioning a very helpful tip. Swatching your new paints and materials is a good way of experimenting and playing- without the pressure of producing a masterpiece. You are simply the most authentic in all your videos❤️

@martin7878 2 жыл бұрын

What a blessing!!! Love all your goodies.

@pamelablaine4102 2 жыл бұрын

Just so much fun to dive into new, fresh supplies. Wonderful!

@pameladelancey5834 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of your new supplies!! So happy for you! Thank you for sharing, sending lots of love and light!!!❤❤❤

@sheilaghwhite6701 2 жыл бұрын

There must be something in the air. Three of my favourite You Tubers have had a little arty spend this week. Jackson’s have done well from two😃😃 I love golden paints but they are out of my price range now. So it’s lovely to see you enjoying them and sharing with us. It was a delicious haul and I enjoyed every morsel, thank you Wendy. Missing James this week, hope he is well. Take care sweet lady. Shine bright like a diamond 💎 xxx

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

He is well!!! Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxx

@mariac4602 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished a busy and little bit stressful weekend. This was such a perfect way to unwind and get my creativity flowing. I love your art hauls and watching as you open all your new materials.

@describer99 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh. The grey pad is made right near my home….in Pennsylvania…I hope you like it. 😀

@SuzannesSimpleLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Wendy…I love the glass dipper pen, I’ve not seen those before 😊. Absolutely true about using what you have, I’ve had a lot of my materials for a long time but i will still use them up. 💕

@megperry5586 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving your moonlight flowers! I can not wait till they are prints! So happy for you and your new toys!

@alkhemiegypt 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun!! :)

@annefranceselder9399 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a lovely genuine lady, I love watching all your videos. I have always wondered about Jacksons for art supplies so great to have your recommendation. Wishing you peace, joy and creativity always, hugs. X

@andreabgc4442 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. You seemed to have so much fun trying out and playing with your new materials. You seemed so relaxed and happy. It was like a meditation as I watched.

@valeriejohnson2367 2 жыл бұрын

Love golden!

@kymcrowart7876 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for still putting up a video for us while you are on a break…💕

@moonmother. 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy! So happy to see a new vid Wendy! What a great surprise to wake up to here in Australia. About to watch now! Sending much love and many blessings your way 🌸💜🌿💕🌺💜 xoxo

@valerieedgar7729 2 жыл бұрын

You are always so inspirational!!

@franswey2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and Art supplies. It is so helpful to see them being used. Looking forward to see the wooden canvases being used. I’ve had them “on the edge” of my shopping cart for a long time.🔁 going ‘round and ‘round about getting them. With the idea that if they don’t produce quality artwork, I can turn the over and use them for storage.

@Lyndaadlng1 2 жыл бұрын

Totally rely on Jackson's for my art supplies Such a good company and like you say they package everything so well Nothing as exciting as receiving art supplies although my new Sharp vacuum with anti tangle hair thing comes a close second oh and also a new Neil Gaimen book :-)

@rosemarypetersen143 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it interesting how we all enjoy art supplies no matter whose they are? And it kind of takes away want monster.

@westhamptoncottage4516 2 жыл бұрын

😊Hi… Thanks for sharing.❤️

@TerryAnnGillette 2 жыл бұрын

Thank your!😊

@BeFree-BeFrugal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s what you do with it, if all you have is a basic notepad and regular pencil…you have art supplies, go out and create. Love your videos, all the best 🙋‍♀️

@sharontrueman3221 2 жыл бұрын

That was inspiring. I have had a bamboo dip pen for many years and have not yet tried it with ink...only with Frisket. That’s crazy! Thanks Wendy.

@JB-ff1yc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info Wendy ….never heard of the Neo Caron Dashe….want yo give them a try ✔️

@alicecilepin9370 2 жыл бұрын

And great tips

@waywardpelican 2 жыл бұрын

Great haul. I love Neocolor II watercolor crayons.

@cecilycrewe6702 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BETSHY 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching all of your videos, you are an awesome inspiration to me, and now I keep on art-journaling mixed media all the time. Some friends have commented I am investing too much of my budget on art supplies, lol... And I think there is so much still to try out there, ha! Look forward to more videos. Thank you, and much love from Plymouth.

@faeriesmak 2 жыл бұрын

That was super fun! What I have been thinking of doing in place of buying new plywood canvasses is picking up some of those “live, laugh, love” ones that are preprinted with sayings. I see so many for super cheap at my local thrift store. A few coats of gesso should blank out the print and then they are ready to go and a budget option!

@SusannaM 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the art haul. How you speak about buying supplies really resonate with me. Some periods of our lives we do not have that capacity to buy all the extra and we have to use what we have. And other stages of life we can. My mantra right now is to use what I have and really see to it that I actually paint or knit with what I have. You can do more things with what you have already at home. Take care dear soul.

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

So true Susanna, use what we have... x you too, take good care xx

@Jisutice 2 жыл бұрын

This is something that I've been waiting for 😭💖Thanks for sharing Art supplies haul! big help for me :)

@jenniferbaker19 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such an encouraging 'lesson' with your new materials. Best wishes from Jenny in Adelaide South Australia

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

And to you too Jenny, thank you xx

@GingahSnapsArt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 100% with you on the supplies. The best materials are the ones you have on hand. I'm incredibly thankful that I can try different supplies, and it always feels like a feast for the eyes and the spirit when orders arrive. (Please Feast Responsibly) 😂 It's so wonderful to hear that the Jackson's acrylics are treating you well! I love the Jackson's house brand watercolors, but haven't tried their acrylics. I don't need a replenishment currently but I will certainly be eyeballing them next time around!

@krc5210 2 жыл бұрын

I will give Jackson my next order. :>) TY for the compare and info on manuscript ink. I'd never heard of it before.

@jeanjacobs9965 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Wendy! What fun! Love those ink bottles as well as everything else! See you next time. Love and blessings ❤🙏

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Love and blessings to you too Jean xxx

@witteringheights5767 2 жыл бұрын

a tip, use the lid from an empty tube that you have handy.

@hArtyTruffle 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I’d id noticed your link to Jackson’s sooner Wendy. Next time I buy art materials, I’ll use your link for sure 👍🏼

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Xxxxx thanks honey!! xx

@kridlavily 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love this sheet of beautiful handmade paper. :-) I use handmade papers for my artwork too.😍

@alicebeshay1744 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Wendy, Some art supplies in my cubbord are about 40 years old!!🤭 I have some Panda grayons from my schooldays I like to keep even though they dried up😂 I keep telling myself I have to use everything, but I don’t🙃 Thank you for this lovely video as always❤️😘

@theunexpectedgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so cute, ♥️♥️♥️keep em anyway! Xxx