You are my new obsession. I’m 75 and hadnt painted for thirty years and if you don’t think you can forget , you can . I appreciate artists like yourself, if it weren’t for you I wouldn’t be making any progress . Thank you for your smiley lovely generosity
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh hank you!!! So glad you’re back at it!!
@jackiblair79322 жыл бұрын
We are of the same generation. Thanks for your thoughts. I’ve only just spotted Kristy today and going to follow along.
@pattimoose12 жыл бұрын
I'm 68 and just starting. We are never too old to do this. And Kristy makes it look so easy and she's so cheerful. Love that I found this site!
@maryannegunter1152 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed, Kristy. I like your take on learning watercolor, been trying for a few years. I have had some success but feel like I've plateaued at it, I don't think I'm continuing to improve. Hope you can help a little bit.
@Bindismom2 жыл бұрын
@@jackiblair7932 me too!! Been painting for about 4 years now….self taught. I have learned more from Kristy since I found her yesterday and I’m AMAZED at what I’ve already learned! I’m a subscriber and a true fan of her teaching and style!💖👍👍
@pennyjump13592 жыл бұрын
Started taking a watercolor class to help grieve for my brother who just passed away in January (2022)....he taught art for 40 years. I've had nightmares, I've smiled, and after watching this tutorial I'm breathing a bit easier. I'm a quilter so it's difficult to let go of being very precise. Thank you for your videos and your talent. I look forward to watching you again!
@midnightcat61162 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother 😢 Much ❤️🩹
@TheNostalgicKitchen Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢
@watercolorgurl Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss Penny.
@tossyv Жыл бұрын
Condolences. Keep painting in honour of your brother 🌈
@gilusoph Жыл бұрын
I love you! I'm an absolute beginner! Just did your beginner tutorial with my 11 yr old today. When you called your viewers friend, my daughter was like, "why does she keep calling us friends?" I said she's MY new best friend! So happy to find you and find a relaxing, enjoyable way to begin watercolors.
@fangchick932 жыл бұрын
Paul Ruben watercolours rule. They're lightfast, have pigment information and the 24 pan set is just a perfect selection of colours for a beginner. I've spent a year with them and love them, I'm only upgrading to Daniel Smith to get better at colour mixing, but I will and do recommend this set to anyone who wants to start out with watercolour. Plus the Payne's grey is just gorgeous.
@c8Lorraine1 Жыл бұрын
Paul Rubens paint have a bit more ink in them than others. Difficult to remove without leaving a stain on the paper
@kathlynsteinman3599 Жыл бұрын
I took art classes in the late 80s. The instructor only allowed us to use yellow, red, blue and black. I learned a lot about color that way, but I really just wanted to paint. Not spend the time creating a particular color. I'm starting again. I wish I'd never stopped! Life happens, but it could've helped me get through some hard life experiences. I enjoy your videos SO SO MUCH!!
@Abe-rz1nm2 жыл бұрын
I speak some Japanese but I admit I didn't know what 'komorebi' meant. I looked it up and it means "sunlight filtering through trees". How poetic :) That's what I love about Japanese, they have words for things that we just don't have in English. I'm really enjoying the tone of your videos and it's a firm fixture in my watercolour channel subs!
@stelleldir2 жыл бұрын
Mozart Komorebi was my first set and it does everything you need as a beginner. Even after leveling up I used to find myself going a lot more for the Mozart than my newer sets.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty magical for the cost for sure!!
@urbangypsy692 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know if you knew, but the Mei Leng/Pretty Excellent popped out and into half pans OVERFLOWED the pans (!) in seven of the colors. Then, I put them beside a Paul Ruben set (please note: I got these for review/gifts)…and hm. That’s all I’ll say is, “Hm.” Same for the tube Paul Rubens. The Paul Rubens line is quite nice. The 24 set used to run around $49.99 and the Mei Leng/Pretty Excellent was on sale not long ago for $17.99 . I love the Paul Rubens presentation but you get 24 vs 36 half pans. I did a literal blind comparison - husband swatched - and I couldn’t pick one from the other and surprise! Lightfastness tests between the two showed the same results. Hm? If you’ve not popped out the Mei Leng and put them squished HARD down into a half pan, try it! Paul Rubens half pans are thicker than say Winsor & Newton, Schminke and Sennielier (even Daniel Smith) pans, but I normally buy tubes. The Kuretake Gansai set has more paint (about 4ml per pan), so cost wise? Winner. And they’ve stated they’ve moved away from using animal products (but they still must use a lot of glycerin or some such binder), and if you have to spend $49.99 for the Paul Rubens, go for St. Petersburg White Knights 24 set full pan set and use a white dish from the dollar store (better than plastic palettes) or follow Kristy and mix on the page! Deep, artists grade pigments. Best transparency, and they’re real…artist grade paints. Do I own every one of these palettes? Yes. Do I love all of them in some way? Yes. Kristy has hit upon something here…but remember St. Petersburg White Nights. Artist grade for pennies compared to other artist quality paints and since honey is the binder, think M. Graham. Additionally, Rosa, out of Ukraine…wow. It was formerly a White Nights production facility supposedly, but someone from there would need to confirm. Ending with, “I love Cotman/Winsor &Newton and think they are awesome . The 12 set isn’t a true split primary set, so think bigger). Kuretake applied thickly does leave a sheen. Just build up layer-by-layer. Now that I’ve agreed with everything Kristy has said, I’m surprised St. Petersburg White Nights full pan, 24 set, didn’t make this review when Art Philosophy’s 12 pans are $20 or more for just 12 non-primary colors. Again, ArtPhilCo are great paints for what they are but be wary of some non-artist grade pigments used in them. It’s been said their “artist grade”tubes are better. I’ve not tried them yet. But…I will, I hope to someday.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Omg I should pin this!! I love when we share our knowledge as a community!! So powerful! Thank you thank you for all of this!!!
@urbangypsy692 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice I feel the same way. It’s really long, but I want to help. You’re video is amazing! Thank you!
@jendubay37822 жыл бұрын
Check out Camel watercolor tubes, too. They’re great
@NanaBeth12 жыл бұрын
The new Paul Rubens 24 student colors in the blue palette appear to be Sonnet watercolors. They are full pans-but are actually larger than the Sonnet's. But they have the identical plastic color overlay.So they're cheaper than the Sonnet 24 set, you get more paint, & they come in a metal tin. The one thing holding me back is their reviews are not as good as the Sonnet's. Go figure.
@dakotahjadee2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Just discovered your channel through Jenna Rainey and I’m so glad I did! ☺️
@viridian45732 жыл бұрын
The Pretty Excellent palette (Mei Liang) are the student level range by the same manufacturer as Paul Rubens paints. Most of the colors are surprisingly lightfast in both Pretty Excellent and Paul Rubens. Paul Rubens is more pigmented and little smoother flowing. Both are a really good value for the price.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Oh I did not know that!!!! So cool!! I felt like Paul Rubens was less staining, felt more like professionals that anything else in this group.
@soniccookie6552 жыл бұрын
I love the Mei Liang pallete! I have one and it suits me really well. It’s got lots of blues (blue is my favorite to paint with) and it activates very quickly, as soon as you want it (I don’t have the patience to soak my paints). I just wish it had more yellows.
@foreseengust Жыл бұрын
Yes, I wanted to point out too. They are not dye based, they are pigment based according to the product information.
@honestly8015 Жыл бұрын
WOW, and I don't mean wet on wet. I loved this video. I intended to buy a couple of the sets described in your Amazon - middle of the price road - video of 2023, then I saw this one, and love these too. So, I may soon rival yours truly for the number of water color sets. No, I won't allow myself to do that. Two or three, and some metallics for panache, will be quite enough. So thanks, again Kristy. I feel very joyous and grateful to have come across your channel. Hugs from Texas.
@Bindismom2 жыл бұрын
Well… I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found you yesterday and I’ve already learned so much from you that I don’t know how I ever managed to have the courage to paint before knowing all of this! You take the “ scare” right out of the processes and replace it with fun and confidence! I’m just enjoying each video so much…learning so much….having…yes…FUN!! Thank you Kristy for sharing your considerable knowledge and talent with all of us. You are a newfound treasure!💖👍👍
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Welcome :)
@MMGARC2 жыл бұрын
WOW - you not only think "OUTSIDE'' the Box, you STEP out of it and do a glorious dance with COLOR!! This was Fabulous to watch. I learned so much about techniques in painting, matching colors, textures of paints, pigments.....OMG and so much more. I don't know if I can go to sleep now, I'm so excited!! Thank you Kristy, for all that you teach us.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!! Thanks for the sweet words and encouragement! So how is your painting journey coming along?
@elise21822 жыл бұрын
This is my first time on your channel and I'm blown away by your content. The depth of your insights and the infectiousness of your passion truly set you apart on here. Subscribed!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!!!! So kind of you to say and so glad you’re here!!!
@DieterPrivate2 жыл бұрын
Same! I don't like watercolour in general, but that might be due to the ones I had up until now, and my own personal taste. That said, I'm still looking for some watercolour paint I might like. So what would you suggest for me? I like the Neocolor II for their creaminess and easy use in colouring books. Also like the Zig Art and Graphic twin markers, which do have watercolour in them, especially for their more gritty granulated look. Also like to work with inks as they are generally more vibrant. So which watercolour palette would you suggest I can try?
@biancaclemmons66762 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of making the swatch session fun. I’ve just been doing boring squares. Excited to try this new technique. Thanks for the tip! 😁
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!!
@michaelcsweeney84357 ай бұрын
Wow... that's a lot of swatches! Regarding the lifting. As you noted, for purposes of "learning" a person may want to attempt a lift of each color for any given set because not all pigments will lift the same. i/e red may not lift the same as blue or green.
@EPMunzert2 жыл бұрын
This older video popped into my feed today and I'm so glad. There was so much useful information beyond how each palette performed. I love the idea of artful swatching. I'm a pretty new viewer but have come to really appreciate all I learn from you.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@Skinnychelle482 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear you say that ur not a mixer. As a beginner I thought I HAD to learn to mix colors when all I wanna do is paint! I just wanna paint right from my palettes for pure pleasure! ❤️❤️❤️ I just put ur brushes in my Amazon Cart! They are sooooo cute, don’t need them at all but I’m getting them! Addicted to buying supplies! 🤷🏽♀️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yes, mixing is not a requirement for successful watercolor painting!!!! Some folks out there get very shall I say elitist about those of us that don’t want to spend time mixing, just ignore!!! Thanks so much for the support all around! XO!
@jendubay37822 жыл бұрын
The only things you have to do is get old and pay taxes. Though, I will say, it’s much cheaper to learn to mix. If you *do* want to learn, try the Daniel Smith mixing set. It’s dirt cheap for an extremely high end brand
@Skinnychelle482 жыл бұрын
@@jendubay3782 I was looking at that set, gonna order it ASAP! Thank u!
@jendubay37822 жыл бұрын
@@Skinnychelle48 welcome! 🥰
@AnaPie8962 жыл бұрын
That Gen crafts palette was what I picked up last year when I started watercoloring!! I ended up picking my most used 24 and a dot card from Winsor and Newton and made myself a custom palette with all my most used in pro paints. My treat to myself
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!
@annehebert69592 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel today. I am very new to Watercolours - traditionally I have been a Folk Art painter since 1996. But about a year ago I was turned onto watercolours and now I find myself torn between watercolours and acrylics because I love them both. I have had the Meiliang palette for a while - but I also use individual tube paints as well. I am a big fan of Derwent Inktense watercolours - pans, pencils and blocks - as I love the "ink" qualities. I will say that I am very happy to have found your channel - I have watched 6 of your videos today so far & am blown away by what I have learned. I absolutely love your passion for the Arts and your encouragement of others. Thank you
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! Ink tense is awesome! I just picked up their graphtint palette. I think that’s what it’s called. So excited to try!
@Straight_up.jorkin Жыл бұрын
I love watching this to know what watercolors to get for my birthday❤
@olgachasco Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing swatches differently. It’s a lot more fun that way!! It feels more free!! And thanks for suggestions on paint sets. As a beginner it was hard to decide which set to buy! Thanks!!😜👍🏻
@KristyRice11 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
@ckg9015 Жыл бұрын
That was the funnest watercolor video I've ever watched and I've watched alot! You make it so fun and that laugh! Lol! Thank you! I'm ordering a few of these right now.
@bethbrady81462 жыл бұрын
I adore you! Still pretty scared when I paint...I had a bad teacher....told me I was not doing it correctly. But when I found you...I found joy! I have 2 of you books waiting for my third! Thank you so very much!
@stephanieschultz36067 ай бұрын
I just bought and tried the Gen Craft pallet, and I love it (not as much as your 'Joy's sake' pallet) ❤
@KristyRice7 ай бұрын
😘😘
@LydiaCuff Жыл бұрын
I picked up the GenCrafts 48 and Mei Liang 36 around the beginning of 2020. I liked the Mei Liang paint texture and behavior better, but wanted to be able to rearrange the pans (this was back when they had all the paints glued into a thin plastic thing in the tin-I think they make it with individual pans now). I ended up reaching for the GenCrafts palette most of the time because it had more colors and I could rearrange the pans. Today I finally took apart the two palettes and put together a custom combination of their colors in the GenCrafts palette. More than half of the GC paints went into a palette I’m making for my boyfriend’s daughter, but I kept a lot of the more unique teals and things like that which I liked. Some of the GC colors were fine, but too close to another color in the ML palette or even another paint pan in the same palette. I think the new assortment will be a more joyful painting experience for me and I can pass the rest on to my boyfriend’s daughter who wants to try watercolor 😊
@krisfrost24562 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the Mei Ling set for about 2+ years and have used up some colors. I have Schminke, Sennelier, etc., but this is my daily practice set. I love it.
@lgsmall10019 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! I was searching Amazon for a beginner set and was totally overwhelmed until I came across your much needed video!! Think I’m going to go with the Gencraft. Love the colors for card making and overall loved how I saw them perform and the end result. Saved me so much time!!
@babadeedee21426 күн бұрын
Kristi your videos are the bed and I never feel pressured only well informed. I always “boop” and of course am subscribed and can’t wait till you perfect your watercolor palette so I can buy it!
@KristyRice25 күн бұрын
Oh thank you!
@Smla19 Жыл бұрын
After purchasing a new palette or setting up a new palette I swatch them in an order to remember which pan has what color - like a map. That's because some paints look dark/black-ish when they are dry and it's hard to tell what exactly the color is. Otherwise these are cool ways to swatch, go outside the box and play with your new paints ☺
@annenglish29352 жыл бұрын
Deep pinks, violets, sea greens and blues just blow me away. I agree that some would have you mix your colors, wasting time and not being able to duplicate it quickly again! There are no rules in watercolouring, one artist said... sure good to know as a beginner gramma! ... Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us! You're awesome and subscribed... bless you in the the New Year! A California gramma 💕❄☃
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here!!
@wileycom2 жыл бұрын
Kristy Kristy Kristy Kristy!! YOU are definitely my new paint crush. So inspiring! I’ve subscribed! Don’t want to miss a single episode! Thank you so much for all you do! 🥰🙏🏼
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh yay!!! Thanks for being here!!!
@kimmip42022 жыл бұрын
I’m OBSESSED with your color swatches! I love how you take plain swatches for a more artistic ride. Wonderful!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks!! Yess so much fun!!!
@marytesta30032 жыл бұрын
I love the leaf swatches on the round paper. So so cool! Thank you for a very fun video.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I think that one is my favorite too!!! XO
@Jay-ql4gp8 ай бұрын
I have to say, I love your videos! They are so welcoming! Thank you
@KristyRice7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@carlisleorama Жыл бұрын
I have the Mei Liang palette and it may be my fave, even compared to much higher quality palettes (like even a 12 color sennelier I have, I hardly ever use that one!) I will say that I think the paints look less bold once they've dried, but I do love how pigmented and bold the colors are overall. And I think they mix a lot better than most palettes!
@jalayneatkins8565 Жыл бұрын
This was a terrific palette of information, ideas, colours, suggestions & fun! I did the first set of leaves with my paints. Thank you for making this a "time well spent" event. Jalayne🥰
@So_salty10 ай бұрын
Just got the gencrafts palette for 24 bucks- down from 40! So excited to start my journey!
@KristyRice10 ай бұрын
Nice!!!!
@HenrikVGroth Жыл бұрын
Love your free aproach - you enjoying painting gets all the way to mee
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@jintonic012 жыл бұрын
I love the mei liang palette! My first palette and still use it. I have the WN landscape travel palette as well but I still go back to ML for colors
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
It’s a good choice!!
@jctyco85402 жыл бұрын
Brand new to watercolor and really painting of all kinds. I was super frustrated and getting down on myself and then picked up your channel. I’m sticking with it! Thank you!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@creatornat Жыл бұрын
Sooooo that Mozart palette created such excitement for me to witness, I *had* to go ahead and grab it.🤩 I have *you* to thank for making my next selection process SO much easier, providing a *great* variety of colors, and budget-friendly to boot! I can't wait to paint a million things with it-thank you Kristy!!🎨🖼✨
@cathyphegley74142 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the Gen Crafts 48 palette from Amazon for $29.72 regularly $49.99! All those beautiful colors. I, too, have just started painting again at 73. And having all those colors is so inspiring. Thank you for this video. Actually just discovered your site this morning 💕Cathy
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Greetings and welcome :)
@madonnafriedman51482 жыл бұрын
Found your channel searching watercolor. Enjoyed your reviews! i'm fairly new to watercolor and am learning all the time. thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
So glad you are here!!!
@jourdanhamme40652 жыл бұрын
Gencraft, MeiLiang, and Mozart Komorebi were my favorite to watch you use. The vibrant colors spilling into one another was so lovely to see. I'm a control freak when it comes to art so it felt nice to be inspired to let pigment go where I didn't put it myself :) This makes me want to use my guache and watercolor soon :)
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@hildureinarsdottir92812 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@nitafaught-JoyfulheART-2 жыл бұрын
I continue to learn something new every time I watch you! Thank you! 💖
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
That makes me happy!!
@raelynnreffruschinni8802 Жыл бұрын
I love your method of swatching! So much fun!
@wendystocklin9995 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this excellent and informative session. I am an older, uber older beginner, so I need all the encouragement. I’m learning that I have to erase all the old tapes about art that I grew up with generations ago. I’ve always loved art, drawing, painting, yet was never encouraged to “just draw”. (I majored in Language Arts, tho’ 😊). Gosh, I can just image where I would be in my interest in art if I was encouraged to learn the skills. So, here I am, listening to all you youngsters for guidance. 😊 The approach nowadays is so refreshing; didn’t know that art was supposed to be fun. That’s the academics speaking to me; do for a grade; stressful, not fun. Anyway, I appreciate your presentation and have subscribed/liked. So much to learn. 😮 Best to you.
@heatherheffernan57422 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just found you today and it's changed my whole outlook and brought me out of a winter blues slump. I absolutely adore your style, I've been painting on and off for just 10 years and feeling more confident with your help. Going to order new brushes and paints today! Thank you friend
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Hellloooo!! Glad you’re here!! What wonderful news! Keep me in the loop as you continue painting! I want to hear how it’s going!
@MsJeffVader2 жыл бұрын
You are a lot of fun to watch and listen to!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks!!!
@victoriousvalentine97792 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated the massive effort you invested for us in swatching all of these paints. I really did miss you reviewing the transparency of each pallet. Whilst many looked highly pigmented, many looked a tad chalky. I understand that you mentioned the opacity of some, and that one was more like gouache, based on the overall reviews ( even though you did such a lot), I would never be able to consider purchasing any based on theses reviews because I was unable to tell the transparency of some. When doing reviews in future, maybe you could consider doing a transparency test on each so your exciting and interesting reviews will be more valuable for most.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback!
@BlessedForever8882 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your approach to swatching! Thank you so much Kristy! I feel so inspired to keep up with watercolour
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!
@theresaallen3286 Жыл бұрын
It is 1:45 am and I just now found you and this video and OMG I am so excited. I have been struggling trying to figure out what paints on Amazon are not going to end up in my drawer of BAD BUYS and here you are! My question s are … 1. Pallets or Tubes and why? 2. Gouache or traditional paints and why? 3. What’s the best Amazon option for each? 4. Favorite must have brushes on Amazon? I am for sure a new FAN!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Well welcome welcome! Great questions! 1. I’m a fan of both! Amazon palettes that I reviewed here are prefab so no tubes just for convenience sake as a beginner! But I do you love the flexibility of buying tubes and making your own palettes. But I suggest doing that once you’ve experimented with a few premade Palettes and really decide how you’re feeling about Watercolor and then invest in some professional tips
@soniccookie6552 жыл бұрын
I haven’t found anyone yet who reviewed all these cheaper, smaller brands (instead of just seeing the Koi watercolors again and again, or Arteeza or whatever else well-known), so I was really excited to see this video! I’m only ten minutes in but I’m really enjoying all the different swatch types.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Cre-Art Жыл бұрын
Hi Kristy. :) Good demonstration. I've been doing a lot of research on paints and papers in order to make the best choices when ordering supplies. As a beginner I need to balance "the best I can afford" with "how far will these supplies go?" I can't watch your videos fast enough, lol. There are a lot of helpful, talented people on YT- and they are all appreciated-but your personality just pulls me in. You do make everything a joy. Right now I'm doing your basic watercolor techniques and practicing strokes. There are improvements every day, and that's exciting and encouraging. I don't care if I go slowly, as long as I'm going! Thank you very much. (Hi Adam-you're appreciatedtoo.)
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
I am so happy to read this!! Cheers to you!
@victoriabergesen6775 Жыл бұрын
I have so many pages of laboriously swatched rectangles. This is so much better! I can actually practice painting and also swatch. Thanks.
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
I think so!!!!
@willemijnkamerling40112 жыл бұрын
I recently got the Mei Liang set for my kids. I swatched it for my son, because I wanted to see the colours, he's not interested in swatching. I loved it so much I bought myself a set too ! And I swatched all my palletes in circles. One turned out so well I'm turning it into a birthday card for my sister. To spruce it up I splattered some gold on top. :-)
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@dianasalyers8796 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered watercolors and YOU. OMG we are kindred spirits, I do believe.
@nope667555 ай бұрын
Swatching is great when you want to paint but have art block!
@nancynursenancyelainepeter89 Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely delightful…I am so excited to be learning from you. I am an old dog about to learn lots of new tricks!!! I just turned 71❤
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@lisacurry83122 жыл бұрын
BEGINNERS: The words "pigment" and "paint" are not synonyms. These pallets have paint in them. Paint is made by mixing pigments or dyes with a binding agent. When using watercolors, you are using a medium called paint.
@Pandababyisme Жыл бұрын
I have laughed out loud with your joyful presentation of color and shapes and the art of water color. Thank you for so many great tips and ideas!!!!
@KristyRice11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jaxgonsalves2 жыл бұрын
Just love watching you demonstrate and switching! Thanks for posting!!!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much!
@soulsurfer553127 күн бұрын
1) I just purchased the Paul Rubens set on Amazon USA. Today is 8/1/2024. The plain pink (not the pink & gold tin) set is 20% off now in the US! It’s $33.59. The light blue tin of glitter watercolors is 20% off as well. It’s $29.59. Bc of this I bought both. Just received them, & haven’t swatched them yet. But I took the packaging off each individual color square, & they’re gorgeous! Some of the glitter/metallics plastic packaging on the individual watercolors do NOT match what’s in them. At least one doesn’t. My bf is a professional artist and he agreed with me. These sets do NOT come with a paint brush. The Paul Ruben’s paintbrush set isn’t on sale. It has 4 synthetic brushes. I read reviews about the Paul Rubens brushes with real hair, & they said they shed. I have a cornucopia of my late mother’s brushes in storage. It’s too hot to go in there now. Note: I bought a set of Golden Maple sable brushes, that are an Amazon Choice & they reek of TOXIC chemicals. It isn’t the packaging. It’s the entire set of brushes: brush tips and wooden handles. Do NOT purchase these. The $16.99 - 10% is too good to be true. I’m telling you this bc I don’t want you to have to return them. And God forbid you send them as a gift. I purchased them 1st, but then ended up spending an extra $10 on the Paul Rubens synthetic. I know we’re talking about watercolors, but the Caran D’Ache gauche is 14% off now. It’s a big pallet 14 pallet colors, a tube of white gauche, with a nice basic synthetic brush for $33.68. I’m a diehard Caran D’Ache fan. I was spoiled by my Nana & mother with great art supplies growing up. The tins make me 🙂. 2) I would swatch on a piece of rolled watercolor paper, & use it to wrap presents. I don’t have a roll of loose paper now. This would be perfect for you, bc you have invested in all things watercolor. I’m positive whoever receives your gift will be impressed. You can even swatch the person’s name on the paper! ? If I were to swatch this way, and don’t care about the watercolors showing on the other side, how low can I go on the weight of the paper? What kind of paper? Good sketch? Is there a light weight watercolor paper? 💡IDEA: maybe this is a great activity for children/teens who respect the medium and love watercolors. Their grandparents would really be impressed, and appreciate it. They could wrap a fruit cake as dense as a hockey puck & their grandparents will still be thrilled. They’ll just regift the fruitcake to an obnoxious neighbor, or use it as a door stop. Ty for such a fun entertaining video. 🎨
@sunnycharacter2 жыл бұрын
I agree about mixing the Japanese WCs. I find them very mixable, just takes patience. They’re lovely!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@itscoralwithak Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing you see you doing so well! I am about to head back to college at 31 and it’s been so hard to find content geared toward adult students, so I’d love for you to do those videos!
@marilynirizarry95932 жыл бұрын
OMG, I’m just learning watercoloring and I’m a very a-b-C-1-2-3 person. And you make me fall in love with wc. Thank you for your energy.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you’re here!!
@thebespokebird Жыл бұрын
I've been kind of binging your videos the last few days after discovering a random watercolor painting tutorial. I really wanted to give it a try bc it looks super fun, low stress, and kind of hard to *actually* screw up! So I hemmed and hawed and literally just made the purchase of the last Mozart palette you showed (bc it looked nice, you recommended it especially for beginners and also it has good reviews and pictures/video from other customers). I also got the budget princeton brushes and (although you dislike it) the canson spiral book. They will be here in 2 days and I'm stoked to try my hand at watercolor! If you see another surge in your views this weekend it'll be me trying to paint along 😂 lol! Thanks for all of the inspiration and beautiful art you've created!
@atwinkleintheireyes2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your approach to swatching I’m so glad I found you here! I’m new with watercolor so I’m sure I’ll learn alot here 👍🏾♥️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@CarolyAnn116 ай бұрын
I was wowed by watching this!
@KristyRice6 ай бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻😘
@nataschawolf51172 жыл бұрын
Großartige Idee, den Swatch anders zu machen. Danke, für diese tolle Inspiration!! 🙏
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
😘😘😘
@fetabrown2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed seeing a new approach to experimenting with swatching a new palette.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it!!
@maizydaizy222 жыл бұрын
I love my Daniel smith watercolors, but something made me get that GenCrafts set of 48…those swatches looked beautiful, lots of fun bright colors to just play with. Best part there was a $5 coupon AND a promotion where I got a set of 50, 12ml gencraft watercolor tube paints for free! I just checked out & the total was only like $31for all of it😊 i love a bargain! Thanks Kristy😘
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Holy deal!!! I just love watercolors. All of them… professional and otherwise. Someday I’ll build my ultimate palette from all the pigment makers I’ve tried!!!
@sarakatharina2928 Жыл бұрын
I recently bought from Amazon Germany (I live in Austria) a new watercolor box: it's from Artina and after watching your video I now see what the job of a box is for me. And I can safely say I am quite happy with the Artina box. I ordered two of the ones you chose and they will be delivered soon. Thank you for your nice videos! You seem really lovely.
@treybeedee6177 Жыл бұрын
This last Mozart set was ok but to be honest I had a hard time as a beginner figure out how to use the metallic, neons and reg colors. I actually sent this one back! Not a fan. But some others may enjoy it. 😃 BTW IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER AND MUST SAY THAT YOUR A FANTASTIC TEACHER❣️❣️❣️ Ive learned so much from you❣️❣️ your my new fab friend!!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jasminlatifa55162 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know that swatching is not only boring squares, I used to cringe when I see them, but now I know I can do anything.
@alexandrasartinsanity2 жыл бұрын
I actually popped out my Pretty Excellent set into half pans and they are the perfect size to fit into them.
@corvus35132 жыл бұрын
The first video that I stumble upon on your channel. At first, I was a little off-put by the swatches and kept saying, "But why this disorganized?" After watching the full video, I realize you gave me so many fun ways to mess around with my watercolor as a beginner without overthinking it! Thanks for those tips and the different typed of review you gave.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes my style and approach can be jarring at first but I’m glad you found some value!!
@corvus35132 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice So am I! I got a couple watercolors as my Christmas gift, and this gave me so many ideas to break the ice with them :)
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
@@corvus3513 wahoo!!!
@Rjbcrone Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for! Wanted an inexpensive non professional pan pallet to use for underpainting. Your video helped me make an informed decision. Look forward to receiving my Mozart Komorebi💜
@kayhcole Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I enjoyed this so much!! I'm a very beginner watercolorist, and I love to swatch (true story, didn't even know it was a TikTok You Tube thing, lol!). Love having different ways to play with colors!!
@tinacolbourneart10912 жыл бұрын
Komorebi means - when the sun shines through the leaves. Beautiful 💗
@suedeloy56832 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your teaching enthusiasm! I just started looking into water painting to try something new. I purchased your brushes and have been using a total beginners paint set by Monday Llama so I am very excited to see your reviews of these paint sets. Time to upgrade and see what a difference I can make with my struggling new craft. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, talents and expertise. 😍
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Thanks, so excited for you :)
@MandeeM882 жыл бұрын
I have the larger set of the Paul Rubens and I love them! I used an Amazon gift card, but so worth the splurge that I wouldn't have been mad to spend that money out of pocket lol
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I keep hearing about the larger set, soo curious!!
@MandeeM882 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice it's a 48 set and they are really nice! I have just discovered that there is also a metallic set and tubes of neons and now I am curious lol
@amymbartell2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice I am super curious, as I leveled up after a year and got the 24 set for Christmas. I'm Def "longing" for so, r more colors!
@lornafinch88552 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of doing something other than a row of squares for swatching. That last one with the Mozarts Komorebi paints was so beautiful.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!! That was my favorite too!
@CherylSStone3 ай бұрын
Love the energy , the enthusiasm , and most of all, the information!! Also very efficient to give pro tips along the way . ❤ enjoyed and found very valuable
@KristyRice3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@karehhartig7287 Жыл бұрын
This student is ready and you Appeared !!! Im a grateful watercolorest / multimedia 🎨 artist !!!
@anastasia_maci9 ай бұрын
Currently painting with acrylic while learning about water color 🤭
@jolovesnailartАй бұрын
Thank you Kristy 🙏 just to let you know that there is also a 48 pans set of this Paul Rubens set 😊
@KristyRiceАй бұрын
This video is in major need of an update
@kimfenton46762 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited for your tutorial, I just bought the Mozart for my 5 year old budding artist grandson. Your swatching of it makes me realize that I made the right choice for him! He’ll love the bright colors! Thanks Kristy
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@influentialolive2 жыл бұрын
Every time you say press, drag, lift- I'm taken back to "One Stroke Acrylics" - I remember when that was "New"..
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I never did one stroke acrylics? I need to research!!
@influentialolive2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice it's so difficult to guess age today. I'm almost 46. One stroke floral, is an 80s thing, that showed how to create ANY flower (and other stuff- mostly floral though) with on angled brush... no matter the size of flower. It was kind of a drive to paint. Make that an art Anybody can do. I Wish I could recall, maybe Donna Drewberry? Maybe there's an old video uploaded here. It was a TV series, and, for a mi use, sold a door to door kit to paint. Boy times HAVE changed.. 😄😁 Especially in art. I was going to school, but, all the rules (after color theory) actually hindered what I'd Already been doing for 20 years when I started. So. I'm not "trained" but, I AM a natural artist. 90% abstract/loose... 10% realism. I Don't care for realistic human or still fruit! I prefer movement, and nature. I bet you'd Love the one stroke. It IS Drewberry... they Used to sell a kit. The instructions, a strip of paint pots, and 1-2 brushes.
@influentialolive2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice oh, and I'm curious. Is Artisto and Artistro from Amazon, the same thing- do you know? I have a 48 pan, pink metal pallette. I Thought it was the same, then, noticed the extra r. 🤔
@ginabadeaux93192 жыл бұрын
when i got my stimulus checks i spent most of it on exspensive and cheap watercolors and acrylics a dream come true for this artist.thank you
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ummmm creative stimulus? Love it!!!
@msh86922 жыл бұрын
I just found you. Where have you been all my YT life? 😀 Watercolor is completely new to me. I've always wanted to try but somehow felt discouraged and unsure. I've watched a few of your videos and feel ready to dive in. I just scored a 48 count Gen Craft palette set w/brush, pens and paper included for 14.00! I'm taking that as my cue to dive in. Can't wait until the set arrives. In the meantime, I'll be watching!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Welcome :) So glad you are here!!!
@eBookHoarder2 жыл бұрын
I got the Gencraft at the thrift store for a dollar and added them to my Hethrone and Misuntulip pans. Though I have tube watercolors I also love to use my now giant cheap pallet. Thanks for your input on them. I was not able to find much info.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
What a score! Nice!!!! So glad you’re here, thanks for watching!!!
@_niyabella5 ай бұрын
I’m happy I found you!!! I’ve been digital painting for years and finally want to try to do traditional pieces again, starting with water colors. So thank you for this!!!
@KristyRice5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nansnook3920 Жыл бұрын
The way u swatch looks much more fun. I'm so OCD though & don't kno if I could break from adding the name under each color. I am going 2 try because I like the creative freedom there is swatching your way. Tks
@annenglish29352 жыл бұрын
Love all the different vibrant colors of Gen Craft on the round paper. The
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Right?? It’s so good :)
@christinewithers32832 жыл бұрын
I was extremely lucky! I went to an estate sale and bought Grumbacher paints! Estate sales are even better!!!! Love love love your channel 💕
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@nanalovesyounana54892 жыл бұрын
Ok I admit I am new here! Wow thank you so much for this teaching video! Your voice is so soothing and not irritating at all! I had to subscribe, favorite, download!! Not only do you explain how to do different swatches but the size of your brush & hold your brush!! Thank you!!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha so glad my voice is soothing, lol! I'm not sure my husband would agree! So glad you're here, welcome! XO
@mochikookie1335 Жыл бұрын
I had the MeiLing for about 3 years now. Just last year I figured out that there is another paint mixing area under the paint tray. Also the brand has bigger pan where other colours are included and a metallic pan as well
@treybeedee6177 Жыл бұрын
I think im going to try the Cotman
@cathyphegley74142 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know the trick of spraying the palette! Thank you 💕Cathy