MEEDEN Watercolor Set Review For Beginners. Is This Actually a Decent Student Grade Set?

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MEEDEN sent me this rather lovely-looking watercolour set to try out. This set is aimed with beginners in mind and so the products are student-level quality. MEEDEN has said to me they wanted to produce a set which is of decent quality for a reasonable price, and today I'm going to find out if this set is any good! I've had less than positive experiences with beginner products before, but this particular set really seems to be a lot nicer and I'm going to give it a solid investigation and review today!
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@thefrugalcrafter Жыл бұрын

I feel like i am the only art reviewer who disliked this set. I liked the paper quite a bit tho. Its nice to have lots of teviews on a product tho for the customers. Have a great weekend! I enjoyed your video!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I haven't watched any other reviews on this set yet so I wouldn't bias my own ideas. I found the biggest challenge was to try and look at it from a "Beginner's perspective" and not think about all of the professional supplies I use on a daily basis, lol. It was surprisingly difficult to do! I think I'd have been happy starting out with these, except maybe for the brown paints which were the weakest of the lot. I shall be watching your review now! ❤

@mostlyvoid.partiallystars Жыл бұрын

Didn’t someone confirm that Meeden 100% cotton paper is same as Baohong? Or did I imagine that? Eta- derp Becky just said it, ignore me lol

@ArtBrain Жыл бұрын

I have that large Meeden tin, took the flappy thing off and have my DS paints in it too! And no, I didn't copy you, so I feel like we're sisters of the universe or something, ha. That ceramic divided brush cleaner looks awesome. The paints might be a tad better than some of the other cheap student grade. You did nice work with them! Thanks for the review.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I think a lot of artists end up removing the flappy bit; it's such a pain, especially on the bigger tins! I have quite a collection of those now, lol.

@MirandaWatsonArt Жыл бұрын

My set will be showing up soon! I'm really excited to try the paper in particular. Great review, Becky!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Oooh I'll be interested to see what you think of everything as well. I'm sure you'll be keeping the water pot too, it's so awesome haha!

@debsmith7050 Жыл бұрын

That double water well is way cool! Thoughtful review; thanks. Wish my galaxy painting was even close to your awesome galaxy!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That galaxy is one of my better ones; I've painted ones in the past which didn't turn out well. 😂

@juliec. Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have a few Meeden products and I find them pretty good and not too pricey. 👍🏻👍🏻

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I like their palettes...and also that water pot! 😁

@kathyhackney7950 Жыл бұрын

I think i want those brushes for gouache. They look nice. Would love to try that paper as well. Shame they dont make a sketchbook. You should suggest it. Theyd make a killing with cotton paper. ❤

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

That's a very good idea, a cotton sketchbook! The brushes would be great for gouache and they should be in their store as a single item. 🙂

@attorneycarissa Жыл бұрын

I have that double well water thingy and I love it.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

It's so chunky and awesome!

@dianethoroughman9541 Жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, Beautiful pictures as always. It is nice to see a cotton paper in a student grade art set. Enjoy the water dish!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I've used that dish quite a lot already! 😁

@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Жыл бұрын

Oh darn, more products. Lol, I went crazy looking up all your Greece goodies.❤

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Haha yes, it has been a product bonanza lately! I keep being sent stuff, lol.

@lozantoninocreations Жыл бұрын

I have my first student watercolor set coming. I got a Cotman 24 set for only about $40 on Amazon a few weeks ago, which I know was a very good sale price. As a non watercolour artist, who has absolutely no idea what I'm doing, these should be more than enough for me 😂 I actually do want a decent brush set as most of what I have, say watercolour and just aren't. That's one issue I have with sites like Amazon, every ad says something does watercolour to oil paint (doubtful) and they always say professional too (not true either). Everytime I've tried watercolour (I do have a Reeves set), having the wrong brushes means I'm not able to do what I should be able to with watercolours. You're new colours are lovely and I love how dark the black is. I have some of their paper. But it doesn't say Meeden, but has Chinese writing. But the Amazon ad says Meeden, so I think it's their no Anglo versions.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I started out with a small Cotman set too. 😊 If you look up Sable Watercolour Brushes on Amazon, there is a set of I think 9 brushes by Golden Maple; I bought some a while ago and they have been great! Decent price too, as long as you don't mind natural hair brushes. And now I hope they'll actually be good, if you end up getting some, lol!

@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear I have those brushes as well. They're not bad.

@lozantoninocreations Жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear I actually have the Golden Maple brushes. I got them last year. But I wasn't sure if they were actually decent or not. They don't hold their shape well when they are wet. I have only really tried them with gouache so far I think and I also don't really know what makes a good watercolour brush. I see sets with mop brushes and cats tongues and I will admit to not know what those things are for.

@Oozaru85 10 ай бұрын

I mean, W&N produce their stuff in China (cheaper costs). And Amazon takes a pretty big share on the stuff thats being sold on their platform (20-40%). So you probably still overpaid for these paints. Not sure if they really are worth the price that's being charged, since their production costs are probably much lower now that they produce that stuff in China.

@bethmegansmith4642 Жыл бұрын

You sound alot more happy xxxx I am glad you for you xxxx Nice honest review ...I still gotta use my paint sent I got ....it is a beginers set from out local art shop In the UK . Happy Swatching xxxxxxx you made me laugh hahahaha

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I'm in a better mood now, and seem to have gotten over the winter blues...hooray! I hope you have fun using your paint set; you have to now! 😂

@bethmegansmith4642 Жыл бұрын

❤@@BeckyTregear

@sarahmitchell9247 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks for suggesting a palette….odd that they would have left beginners without a palette.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was a bit of an oversight, I think!

@Elvraie Жыл бұрын

Not bad paints for beginners, especially the water recipient and the paper. Love your little paintings. Have a great weekend Becky. On Amazon UK, they included a plastic daisy palette.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Yes I was quite pleased with how well everything held up! I hope your weekend is excellent too. 😊

@berolinastrassmann Жыл бұрын

Love the Meeden porcelain palettes. I have a similar porcelain water container, which is from Japan. I prefer brushes without added colour on the tips, so I would skip these. Paper seems great. Lindsay the frugal crafter reviewed the paints 👎 and the paper 👍 thoroughly . I will skip the paints. It is always intersting different artists use same supplies in dofferent wqys, though. Thanks so much for this review.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the paints really are aimed at beginners but the paper was really good especially when compared to other beginner sets out there that have icky cellulose paper.

@Oozaru85 10 ай бұрын

Kind of rude to come to an artists channel and tell them ur not gonna listen to their positive review of the paints but instead to the negative review of another artist. If her opinion doesn't matter to you getting these paints and you decided to listen to Lindsey only, then why are you even watching her video? Just to tell her that you trust Lindsey's opinion more? Yeah, kinda rude, imo.

@Azkademon Жыл бұрын

I have the porcelain water container, I love it also, I didn't know they had cotton paper though, looks like my baohong rough cotton pad, and you defo brought me back to my 'starting off' stage with the galaxy and silhouette paintings, man I did tons of them! Great video! :D your still life is awesome!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Galaxies and silhouettes are absolutely mandatory when starting out on one's watercolour journey! 😂

@Kyomiibrown Жыл бұрын

I prefer the meeden paper to the bouahong. I used my Schminke watercolours on it though, the saturation is awesome, much more than most other cotton papers I’ve tried.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I'll agree with you on the saturation levels! I liked it the most for doing the galaxy painting which had lots of water and the paper held up really well!

@phillipstroll7385 Жыл бұрын

I must disagree. Schmincke is my least go to paint because they aren't saturated and vibrant. I find them to be extremely flat. Sennelier likewise. I do like them for layering. When I have a year to work on a painting and apply multiple layers then I find those paints good for that.

@INCWorks Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting. Good to see a beginner-friendly kit with (most of) the tools one needs: paper, paints, and brushes. The cherry-on-top is the well-designed water-dish. Also glad to hear your thoughts on the quality of each item. Great review!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I love that water dish! ❤️

@Oozaru85 10 ай бұрын

I'm probably the only person in this world who actually likes using cellulose paper with watercolors, lol. Not all brands tho. I use one of the cheapest brands I could find on Amazon. But I love using it for wet on dry illustrations, especially since it has a very nice and unique texture to it. The texture actually almost looks like the cold pressed cotton paper by Baohong. Gives my pictures a very nice, textured look. Lifting paints also works much better on it than on the Baohong Academy series for example. So another big plus for me, since I use lifting a lot.

@BeckyTregear 10 ай бұрын

It's totally fine to like cellulose paper! 😆 Actually you're right in that it has its own particular qualities which can be beneficial to certain types of painting and illustration. I think whatever paper makes you happy is the right paper to be using. ❤

@nattyw495 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative 👩‍🎨✍🎨

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

@FourInchCats Жыл бұрын

Sweet, looks like lots of fun! ❤

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

The water pot is my favourite bit; I've used it quite a lot outside of making this vid!

@After40Art Жыл бұрын

ive been curious about this set. Ill probably skip it but i have checked out their website. Ill have to keep it in mind for the future on porcelain palettes

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

They have a lot of porcelain palettes; I keep looking at that one which is shaped like a rose; it looks so pretty! 🌹

@kyliescolouringindownunder3098 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Becky I do adult colouring but would love to learn how to watercolour as well I do have a few sets of watercolour paints I use in my colouring in ❤❤❤😊😊xxx

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I like colouring in with watercolours too...as long as the paper will hold up, haha. ❤️

@ms.rocketscience4924 Жыл бұрын

That galaxy painting is one of your best💕 I think I would pass on this beginner set, as the pigment load is quite lacking. I do really love Meeden’s ceramic/porcelain palettes. They are super affordable and they have a broad range of choices. The water pot was the best item in the set. Thanks for the review.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I totally agree with you - I'm loving that water pot!

@Artsy_cosplay18_FanChannel Жыл бұрын

I have a set of paints there very nice, and I have a tin in blue that happens to be my favourite colour to

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Blue is a very pretty colour, probably my second favourite after red!

@Artsy_cosplay18_FanChannel Жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear Yup it's a very lovely indeed and red is definitely my second favourite to

@NinaQueena Жыл бұрын

❤ your videos

@englishdamsel Жыл бұрын

I bought a metal palette from them, it was useless. Warped, wouldn't stay closed, pans were too loose. I was not offered a replacement. They wanted to give me a couple of dollars credit only. I won't buy their products.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Oh no, I'm sorry you had such a bad experience! Hopefully they'll be reading these comments soon so it's good for them to get this extra feedback.

@TimChuma Жыл бұрын

You do need extra time using watercolours I have found, have not had much luke on shorter life drawing poses.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I tried doing short-pose watercolour still lifes...disaster! 😂

@fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

i'vce thought about getting one of those sets, even just for the palette lol

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

You can get the items separately as well, including the water dish. 😊

@smencosdepasol Жыл бұрын

sorry, this is not a related question, but, have you tryed the mont marte 72 colored and watercolor pencils? the ones that comes in a plastic or wooden box (i think are the same)

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I think I had a set of Mont Marte pencils years ago but I don't seem to have them any more and I have a feeling I gave them away during a stage where I wasn't doing art. The horror!!! I really don't remember them much so I might need to get some new ones to test out. 🙂

@smencosdepasol Жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear hope see that video review soon.