My Top 10 Favorite Watercolor Brands

My Top 10 Favorite Watercolor Brands - 2019 Edition!

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** How to Set Up a Custom Watercolor Palette **
Skillshare Class: skl.sh/2J0vgv1
** Reviews & Swatch with Me Videos in Alphabetical Order**
Many high-resolution scans available on Patreon: bit.ly/2xgA7DI
Daniel Smith Review: • Daniel Smith Watercolo...
Daniel Smith Swatch with Me Part 1: • Swatch With Me: Daniel...
Daniel Smith Swatch with Me Part 2: • Swatch With Me: Daniel...
Da Vinci Review: • Da Vinci Watercolor Re...
Da Vinci Swatch with Me: • Swatch with Me: Da Vin...
Denise’s Da Vinci Trio: • Denise's Moody | Da Vi...
Holbein Review: • Holbein Watercolors (S...
Holbein Swatch with Me: • Swatch with me... Agai...
M. Graham Review: • M. Graham Watercolor R...
M. Graham Revisited: • Revisiting M Graham Wa...
M. Graham Swatch with Me: • Swatch with Me: M. Gra...
Mission Gold Review: • Mission Gold Watercolo...
Mission Gold OLD Pure Pigment Set: • Mission Gold Pure Pigm...
QoR Review: • QoR Watercolor Review ...
QoR Swatch with Me: • Swatch with Me: QoR Wa...
Schmincke Review Part 1: • Schmincke Watercolor R...
Schmincke Review Part 2: • Schmincke Watercolor R...
Schmincke Custom 48 Half Pan Set: • Mini Schmincke Haul & ...
Schmincke Swatch with Me: • Swatch with Me: All th...
Sennelier Original Review: • Sennelier 14 Half Pan ...
Sennelier 24 Half Pan Box Set: • Sennelier Watercolor W...
Sennelier Swatch with Me: • Swatch with Me... Agai...
White Nights: • White Nights Watercolo...
Winsor & Newton Review: • Winsor & Newton Profes...
Winsor & Newton Swatch with Me Part 1: • Swatch with Me: Winsor...
Winsor & Newton Swatch with Me Part 2: • Swatch with Me: Winsor...
** Supplies **
Arches 140lb CP Paper: amzn.to/2JApjsH
Silver Black Velvet Size 8: amzn.to/2Cy1tI4
Daniel Smith Essentials: amzn.to/2oHFibq
Daniel Smith Primatek: amzn.to/2D15ge5
Daniel Smith Dot Card: amzn.to/2oFrM8k
Da Vinci: davincipaints.com/?aff=9
Holbein on Jacksons: bit.ly/2OjevxN
MGraham: amzn.to/2oQm7vk
Mission Gold on Jacksons: bit.ly/2HMEHQ5
Qor Introductory Sets: amzn.to/2tffVCt
Schmincke on Jacksons: bit.ly/2Lwe55G
Sennelier on Jacksons: bit.ly/2PWDplT
White Nights on Jacksons: bit.ly/2YibAtC
Winsor & Newton on Jacksons: bit.ly/2EGttLn
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** Music **
Intro Music by:
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"Lights" by Ikson
Intro: (0:00)
Holbein: (1:40)
White Nights: (3:46)
Mission Gold: (5:19)
Winsor & Netwon: (6:58)
Sennelier: (8:56)
QoR: (10:24)
Schmincke: (11:59)
M. Graham: (13:59)
Da Vinci: (15:40)
Daniel Smith: (17:12)
Outro: (19:51)

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@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you all for your patience as I put this together! You can find reviews, swatch with me videos, and product links in the description. If you'd like to learn more about constructing custom watercolor palettes, check out my Skillshare class as well, and come back next week to kick off the new Brand by Brand series with us. This video took every ounce and hour this week that I could sanely spare (and perhaps a few extra I couldn't haha) but I'm so proud of this one, and hope you love it too!

@EM-ug8ud 5 жыл бұрын

You’re such a talented artist, but also as a teacher and reviewer. Definitely a hard worker to be as skilled as you are. Even though I have too much paint, I am constantly falling in love with things you show me! You hypnotize me.

@mikayuki9838 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think of van Gogh's watercolors?

@mjpete27 5 жыл бұрын

I will be diving into more of the DaVinci paints that arrived just this morning! I look forward to your indepth reviewing process and see what you make of them!

@k.r.9606 5 жыл бұрын

Hello!! So I found something I thought you would be interested in. I know you're a fan of PO49, I know you said you wouldn't be making your own paints but I thought you would be interested in it any way? This is literally the only place I could find it besides a couple 100$ tubes of DS. www.guerrapaint.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=305

@lydiagrey 5 жыл бұрын

In Liquid Color I've come across ur channel for the 1st time., Extremely beautiful portraits 🎨😍😍😍😍and lots of helpful information. Thanks alot👍👍👍 I want to know ,hv u tried Fiber castle water color pallettes? And can u share info abt watercolor paper and those two brushes that u were using in this video? I've checked ur description box below but for some reason I'm unable to figure out. 😅🙈 And can u guide us about ur favorite top 10 affordable yet professional watercolor papers and water color brushes starting from affordable to expensive promising brands??? And can u share

@daruleos 5 жыл бұрын

Can we all take a moment to appreaciate the quality of the art made for each sample! Ten pieces for a single video!! Thanks for this quality content Denise🙌🏼 btw I can't believe that Winsor&Newton made it to your top😱

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!! I gotta keep you on your toes haha :)

@yellowbee2954 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf, Luis? XD

@daruleos 4 жыл бұрын

Cajita Del Dibujo qué pequeño es el mundo🤯

@yellowbee2954 4 жыл бұрын

DaGarabatos si 😂 no pensé encontrar a un conocido en un video mientras buscaba marcas de acuarela

@tesegiwa-amu5481 4 жыл бұрын

Timestamps 1:42 #10 Holbein 3:48 #9 White Nights 5:20 #8 Mission Gold 7:00 #7 Winsor and Newton 8:59 #6 Sennelier 10:25 #5 Qor 12:00 #4 Schmincke 13:59 #3 M.Graham 15:44 #2 Da Vinci 17:13 #1 Daniel Smith

@hearttoheart6384 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@abisha6166 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you=)

@nawally123 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bansabanana4848 3 жыл бұрын

She has the time stamps in the discription

@meghanstanley1765 5 жыл бұрын

This is actually the most helpful and informative video I've ever seen about watercolors. Every single one of your demos was gorgeous. This was so in-depth and well thought-out and I absolutely adore it. Sorry for gushing but ahhhh this was great.

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭💜💜💜 thank you so much!

@Brembelia Жыл бұрын

I agree. I just stumbled onto this video half asleep, but the animal portraits certainly woke me up and claimed my full attention. (Not a fan of snakes or other bald animals, but even he is beautifully done.) I hit the notification channel and hope to get a lot more of your videos as you are the only animal portraitist I've ever come across and as I enter the world of painting, botanical illustration and animal portraiture are strong interests of mine. Thanks so much for your video. It's a sweet treat. 😊 💐 🦒 🐈 🐕 🐘 🐓 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 🦚

@fufufuaru 5 жыл бұрын

i love that you painted a different animal for each brand and also added swatches beside the painting

@anam00090 5 жыл бұрын

Love that you included a dedicated demo painting with each brand *and* the swatches. Very well thought-out selection! Especially loved the Schmincke demonstration - what is the softer green hue that you used for the body?

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The green was a mixture.

@thejoydecision724 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! A sample painting per brand! 🤩 That’s incredible for a mini review of 10 different brands. Every moment of this video is quality. How do you manage to wrap all that up in under an hour let alone in just less than 22 minutes!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a behemoth to take on!

@Smmurrs 5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Smith is my all time favorite because of the granulation. In college we got to tour their manufacturing area and it was the coolest thing ever!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! I hope to tour their facility someday!

@lilbird2734 5 жыл бұрын

I just love their cobalt violet. It is transparent and granulates enough to look great!

@KJayPlays 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. I know it may sound patronizing, I do not mean to be, but I can really tell how much you’ve grown as an artist and content creator since your last “Favorites” video. I hope you know important your voice is in this community and how you influence how people think about this wonderful medium we share a love for. Thank you.

@cathiestauffer9117 4 жыл бұрын

For a beginner watercolour artist, I found this video to be one of the best in describing the various paints from a variety all the time not biased, only giving me what Denise likes to use herself. I learned a great deal. Thank you!

@nicole_netto 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love how you’ve not only detailed ur reasons for why each brand has been allocated that position, but also demonstrated each brands capabilities with a watercolor painting with each brand! Thank you so much for your efforts!

@anik3216 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought the 36 set of white nights to upgrade from my koi and cotman sets and I LOVE the paints! So vibrant and flowy! I bought the set as a birthday gift to myself after receiving $75 worth of Amazon. I've been feeling the urge to paint even more!

@imbored4929 4 жыл бұрын

That is *LITERALLY* what I did!!!

@jenthulhu 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely, wonderful, and informative video! THIS kind of dedication is precisely why I recently chose to support Denise on Patreon. I've never seen someone so free and giving of time, energy, thought, and research. And the talent! I have so much to learn from Denise. I know I'll be referring to this video again and again. Early in my watercolor journey, I bought brands willy-nilly with no idea what I was doing. Now I feel more informed. Thank you!

@MyCrimsonMischief 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you denise because of all your hard work and informative videos i have been able to find my favorite brands. I love my mission gold, white nights, davinci and mgraham paints. They spark joy!😊

@sharonbouma8968 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful in distinguishing between brand strengths! Love your specific tips regarding stuff like preference for intense color, flow, traveling with paints etc. you covered so many important points!

@MHiFacesTheWorld 4 жыл бұрын

I adore your facts mixed in with your tried-and-true experiences. This is an incredible mix of knowledge for any of us who watch. I truly appreciate all the effort and insights you give. I'm getting back into art as a therapeutic mechanism of life-ing and re-learning all the ins and outs of each medium. Thank you!

@meldixon1918 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not a big “re-watcher” of KZfaq videos but this one I keep coming back to. Thanks for all of your work on it!

@marjoriejohnson6535 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best description of paints ..thank you for a great comparisons. I have played/ swatched and used all of these paints. ( I also own) . Your paintings have also improved much over your years on KZfaq. I am jealous. So again THANK YOU.

@elizabethnaisbitt1795 5 жыл бұрын

This has got to be my favourite watercolour demonstration video ever and I have learned so much from it, so it's a big thank you from me. I've been wondering about the Mission Gold for a while now and after seeing this I have made up my mind, they are not for me, so thanks for that too. Your paintings are all wonderful and I truly appreciate the effort you have put into this video which surely benefits all watercolourists out there. Tfs

@flyinghaggertys9362 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been loving your channel for a long time, for the education, clean videos, and all the effort you put in to each painting and video. But on top of all that, this video is a perfect example of what a beautiful writer you are! The script you wrote for this is incredibly fluid and compelling! Amazing job on all counts, all around!

@AlphaGeekgirl 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the enormous effort you went to to make this video, Denise!

@lucid_draws 5 жыл бұрын

I've recently got back into watercolor and at least 3 brands you've mention, I already have. So, yeah....everything you've mentioned, I agree with you 1000%. lol. Absolutely love your in depth critique!

@AmandaWiley 5 жыл бұрын

This was a phenomenal video, Denise! I love your stance of helping artists find their paints based on properties, rather than outright suggesting your favorite brand! It's always been a pet-peeve of mine to see almost blind recommendations given (in any medium). The one thing you seem to like least about Mission Gold is one of my favorites! I mainly paint more realistic paintings, and their reliability to stay in place, combined with their vibrancy, and super easy rewetability, make them irreplaceable in my collection (although their price tag makes me want to cry open stock). I also love M.Graham, and in my climate (in Northern Vermont) they dry extremely well and are very much able to travel with zero concerns-yay! Daniel Smith I don't like as much, they dry so rock hard across their line (for me), that they all come loose and rattle in any palette. They also flake off in mixing areas, contaminating the entire palette. However, I do appreciate them a bit more in use; I just don't reach for them.

@mindofwatercolor 5 жыл бұрын

Fun and interesting to hear your thoughts. I echo the comments of how hard it is to rank them when you get to the top 5-6. So true! I’m still befuddled by the M. Graham running issue. I talk to so many people about it on both sides of the issue mostly with no problem and have wondered if it’s a batch issue. I live in a relatively humid climate and never had even the first pan move once they set properly. I have 3 palettes poured, one a plein air palette that is stored vertically 24/7 with no movement. I’ve talked to Tonya at length about her issues with running upon moving to NC (M. Graham used to be her favorite until then) and I’m more confused now than when I started asking questions about it. Which has me leaning to batch problems but I don’t know. In the end I totally agree. If you need to be sure of your travel palette security best to avoid it. Which is a shame because easy rewettability is a key factor when painting on location. Thankfully we have other great choices for that. Great info as usual Denise.

@AlphaGeekgirl 5 жыл бұрын

(Following your suggestion, Steve) about 18 months ago, I started collecting M Graham tubes as my first artist-grade watercolors. I bought them over a period of 12 months from a dozen different stores across three states, and online, and created 3 different-sized pallets from them. Whether I've been in California, Oregon, Seattle or Sydney, every single one of them is as sticky and gooey as the day I bought them. So now they stay put in my studio. ;)

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I can now store my MG palette vertically during the drier months of the year without issue. The main problem for me is that if you want to swap colors in fullish pans, or god forbid scrape it out of a porcelain palette well, you'll be there forever haha. I guess they just want you to be committed ;)

@mindofwatercolor 5 жыл бұрын

@@InLiquidColor LOL! yep!

@empress_craft 5 жыл бұрын

Here in Northwestern Ireland, about 1 hour from the ocean, I've found that some M. Graham paints set up just fine (Burnt Sienna and most earth colors, Perylene Maroon, Transparent Red Oxide, Hooker's Green, and surprisingly Phthalo Green, and a few others)... Other paints are tacky but still safe to cart around without kid gloves (almost every blue I have from them, though Anthraquinone Blue and Ultramarine set up a bit better, Nickel Azo Yellow, Quinacridone Rust, and most of the reds)... And then there are a small group that are dangerously tacky (Terra Rosa, Cobalt Teal) and some actually separate from the binder even if I mix it with a toothpick (Cobalt Green, Cobalt Violet, Cobalt Blue). I've done some research into this, and from what I've found most people have had their nightmare experiences with the more dense pigments such as the Cobalt and Cadmium pigments. Because the pigments are so dense, they seem to separate in open-pans, and sink to the bottom while separating from the binder almost entirely. Since the binder is so humuctant heavy, it never really dries... Which prevents the pan from setting up, altogether. My personal nightmare experience happened just a couple of months ago, after using M. Graham since late 2016. I had just put Cobalt Green into a new palette. I made sure to shake the tube and kind of squish it around to mix any separated binder that occurs from sitting too long in a shop. I also only filled the pan 3/4 of the way, and then stirred the poured paint with a toothpick just to double-insure the binder was well-mixed in. I let it set in a dry room-temperature place, out of the sun, for several days. It didn't really set, but that happens with some MG paints from my experience... So I decided to glue it into my palette and let it finish setting up there, hopefully to at least a tacky state, just as I have several times before. A few days later I noticed a very thick transparent-yellow goo sitting on top of the paint... the binder! I tried to mix it back up with a toothpick, but it just got stuck to the toothpick and caused a huge mess. So I thought, just let it lie and when you paint with it, you can sort it out with a crappy brush that is wet and won't pick up too much pigment. One week later I re-opened the palette... and the cobalt green had exploded everywhere and coated several other pans of paint. It was like a horrible sticky green bomb went off. This palette was sitting undisturbed or moved in a room no warmer than 50 degrees (F) at any given time, completely flat and out of sunlight, and the pan had been setting up for a couple weeks! Maybe I got a bad tube of Cobalt Green. That's totally possible. However, both Cobalt Blue and Violet have had separation issues in the last couple of years I've bought M. Graham. They haven't exploded like Cobalt Green, but now I'm pretty gun shy. I can put up with semi-tacky paint, as long as it's safe to cart around. But exploding paint is another issue! I love love love M. Graham. I was hoping to carry them around as my main plein-air palette this summer in Montenegro and Croatia... but I'm just so gunshy that in more extreme heat/humidity they will have repeated bad reactions! Someone suggested carrying little sachets of silica gel to soak up excess moisture. I'm going to give it a try. But I've also got a contingency store of Da Vinci paints I just purchased and an extra palette, just to be safe.

@mindofwatercolor 5 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaGeekgirl Yep, they'll always be sticky/gooey. Thats fine with me. My main concern is whether they run or move in a travel palette. They never have for me but there are reports of it. I've been trying for 4 years to track down the reasons by talking to various people. I'm not convinced humidity has anything to do with it.

@meldixon1918 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! Thanks for all the work you put into this and all your videos - I always enjoy and look forward to them 💛

@flyinghaggertys9362 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve said it before, but I just want to tell you, again, what a fabulous and compelling writer & speaker you are! Your fluid and flawless script throughout this video is fantastic. I come back and rewatch this video again, and again, to decide which brands to use, and for what reason. Every time I do, I’m blown away by the quality of this production; from the top to the bottom, you can tell you give every detail your full effort.

@jia01510 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a lovely video, so much information and yet so much fun to watch you painting and swatching! I just bought my first Daniel Smith tubes and I selected my colors based on your videos (and Teoh’s as well). I became really in LOVE with granulation in painting over the past year and I’m switching from Holbein to DS :)!

@taylorkh818 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this! Very info dense while still emphasizing personal preference and opinion. I currently only use White Nights and Daniel Smith as I'm new to professional paints, I've been very curious about M Graham and Qor though and I hope I get to try them out soon. Thanks for your consistently helpful and entertaining content!

@MedaHalmaciu 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, Denise!!!! I use all kind of mixed brands, but for some reason I think White Nights would be my brand of choice if I had to pick one, with some Windsor and Newton colors like Opera Rose, Green Gold and Cobalt Turquoise Light.

@math7699 5 жыл бұрын

Yessss !!!😍😍 thank you for you work this video is great !😄 and I’m so hyped for your future videos ( I loved the little teaser in the end 😂👍) !!😍

@jillwiswall5386 5 жыл бұрын

This was great and so helpful! I can’t wait for the new series-it sounds like exactly what I’ve been hoping for!

@wulfseig1864 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, Daniel Smith is definitely my go to for watercolors. Love the granulation and they all just flow together so nicely. I say if you can only pick one brand, pick Daniel Smith. Don't waste time or money on anything else. If you're a beginner in the US grab that Essentials Set of split primaries for 25$, a pack of Aquabee paper and Silver Brush Black Velvet brushes. Learn color theory and making color charts and play, a lot. Watch tons of Denise's videos. Then when you fall in love with the flow of watercolors you can try other brands.

@sophielegay4104 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was a great review, we can really see how the paint react. Thank you, this is really a must see !

@jengoodwyn2715 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see how you build palettes from these brands. I really enjoyed this video and watched it twice. As a beginner it was so nice to see all these brands I've heard so much about compared, and their unique properties described. Thank you!

@MandaPanda254 5 жыл бұрын

I can't express my gratitude enough to you Denise! You are so dedicated, thoughtful and talented. The effort, information and dedication you put into your videos is just amazing. You give so much for all of us to learn from, benefit from, gain inspiration from. Thank you so much for this video, and every other video you have shared for us, they are always so joyous to watch, you are so inspiring! Thank you!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

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@lilianshen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lovely video, Denise! All the demos are gorgeous!

@midwinter78 5 жыл бұрын

Pouring Sennelier into pans - I got some Sennelier to share with my Mum, it was indeed quite hard to get them to dry. I ended up putting the poured palettes in a sealed box with several large sachets of silica gel, and left them for a week or two. That got them nice and dry. Of course, once you start using them they get and stay damp on the surface again, but the box has survived being thrown in a backpack and taking on cycling trips halfway across town with no problems, no special care over which way is up. Where I live (Cambridge, UK) is a cool maritime climate (but about as dry as the UK gets), so if you live somewhere much warmer, cooler, dryer or damper your experiences might vary.

@everartokelli 5 жыл бұрын

What a great tip! I'm going to try using the silica I used to dry flowers & leaves to harden my M Graham watercolors. I live in a similar marine climate, but only the MG Cerulean and MG Nickel Azo Yellow don't make a mess on the palette :)

@empress_craft 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip, Peter! I'll give this a go with some of the misbehaving M. Graham paints that I love, and see how it fairs. Right now I'm in the Northwestern part of the Republic of Ireland, about 1 hour from the ocean. But this summer I'll be in Montenegro and Croatia--which is where the real test will begin as I practice plein air painting daily! I don't even mind spraying my paints before using, or carting some ox-gall around, if the paints get a little dry... I just REALLY want my super-pigmented M. Graham paints, if I have the choice! Brilliant idea, mate! Should have thought of this before, as I use silica "sand" to dry-preserve flowers.

@KatheeRN 5 жыл бұрын

TY for all your time and effort in doing this video...I learned a lot, as usual, from u. I still refer to your color spotlight videos, which I love.

@makeupisluv 5 жыл бұрын

Denise thank you so so much for this video. I love how you went into detail with each specific brand and highlighted how they would work with different styles of painting. And the fact that you created little samples of each brand is incredible. To be honest, I haven't really painted in a while, but I think I enjoy watching your videos more! ❤️

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words Laura!

@elsad5680 3 жыл бұрын

OMGosh. Your video of comparing and rating various watercolors in pans and tubes is best I've viewed. You are a truly gifted artist and your watercolor animals are stunning! I have learned so much to make a decision in choosing what brand(s) works me. Thank you.

@susanswihart5916 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was so informative and helpful. I really thought I knew all these brands, and you have nonetheless taught me more. I do look at all the pigments and try to stick with single pigment paints. Thank you for working so hard on your presentation for each brand. I can certainly tell that this was a huge amount of work. Thank you again.

@teresakepler2081 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and all of the information especially around the characteristics of the brands. Your work is beautiful.

@HappyScrappySam 5 жыл бұрын

I loved everything about this video, Denise, thank you! It was so well thought out, and I really appreciated the pros and cons you provided for each brand. I especially enjoyed the demo paintings and the swatches. You really out-did your self on this one!

@pewpewcat7679 4 жыл бұрын

So many of your videos are in my own playlist lovingly called "watercolor wisdom" 😂 I really get so much out of your videos and I love that you always refer back to steve as well (I watch him too) between the two of you I feel like I've already learned a lot

@mattmancool34 5 жыл бұрын

ive always been a fan of mgraham paints because well my names matt graham so its like they were ment for me. that being said my studio pallet has fully evolved into a combination of winsor and newton, mission gold, m graham, sennelier, and daniel smith because of the ways certain colors behave in each line and i highly appreciate that you highlighted the exact reasons why you prefer certain colors or brands for certain techniques. Sennelier is my layering brand i use with lifting techniques, mission gold is my color pop brand, dan smith for earth tones and mixes, winsor and newton fills in the gaps and is a solid middle ground when grouped with the others.

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I do like that my initials are the same as Daniel Smith as well ;) I'm glad the video was helpful!

@mattmancool34 5 жыл бұрын

@@InLiquidColor my current studio main pallet is, Sennelier: Primary Yellow , French Vermillion, Cinerous Blue, French Ultramarine, Pthalo Green Light, Sap Green , Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey M. Graham: Viridian, Dioxazine Purple, Burnt Sienna, Yelllow Ochre, Neutral tint, Quinaeridone Rust, Indian yellow, Mineral Violet, Turquoise Daniel Smith: Hansa Yellow Deep, Mayan Orange, Cobalt Blue, Deep Scarlet, Pyrrol Red , Burnt Sienna Light Mission Gold: Sepia, Opera, Lemon Yellow, Van Dyke Green

@nauci 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this update so much! You save the rest of us from some serious hoarding and mistakes. I appreciate your channel SO much!!!

@kellytaylor8612 3 жыл бұрын

Please know I greatly appreciated all the time you put into this video! It was very helpful to me as a watercolor artist that is picking up water coloring after many years and feel out of the loop! It has helped me get familiar with current products available! Just FYI I have not painted on a regular basis since the 80s and 90s! Your work is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you!

@KatyONealKillingsworth 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the new Brand series! It was fun seeing everyone guess brands on your Instagram- even though I am terrible at guessing brands/colors!

@c8Lorraine1 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just beginning my journey. I’ve purchased a set of Meeden watercolour paint, and a set of Paul Ruben basics. I did a swatch test and quickly realised I have a lot to learn. Thank you for your videos. It was a joy to watch you paint the various birds and animals.

@ReemAlhalyan 5 жыл бұрын

This was perfect! Thank you for taking the time to make it! I’m at a place in my watercolor journey where am pretty set on the brands I like, and go for, having tried most brands out there. So this was very interesting watch. Daniel Smith for the win!!

@SarahNewburyArt 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so enjoyable! I love that you did a painting for each paint brand and included so much info too- thanks Denise 😊💙

@HandmadeByLinanne 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, I love Daniel Smith! So happy you recognized White Nights as a choice to those wanting an economical step into professional watercolors. Although I’ve added just about all the brands you’ve included in your top 10 over the years, Daniel Smith remains my favorite of all! Thanks for doing this, your paintings are amazing!!!♥️

@kristinawalberg4964 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazingly wonderful video. I’m new to this and am so excited to have found you. I love your attention to detail and all the beautiful videos you put together. I know it must take so much time and effort but it is so appreciated!

@theartist_harlivi 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all the work you put into this! It answered questions I had about purchasing DS and was incredibly helpful to look at comparing each brand. Definitely going to spend some extra time picking out individual tubes and finding just the right travel pallete instead of going with the half pan set. I might even sample a Qor or two for their impressive flow:)

@cassandrabriggs9133 4 жыл бұрын

This was so, SO helpful. Knowing which brands do what well (or poorly) is information that it must have cost you a lot of money to acquire, and I'm grateful to you for sharing it. I'm dreaming of putting together my own professional set of colors and want to be super careful with my choices -- thanks to this video, I can happily leap down a rabbit hole of research and start making a list! Thanks again.

@oceanpearls324 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful for me, thank you! I can see from what you've said that I should check out Schmincke and Da Vinci.. thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@carolinagirlcreationz7049 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I'm a watercolor lover and have tried lots of brands too. I have recently, in the past few months, finally tried Daniel Smith and HOLY CANOLIES BATMAN!!!! They are absolutely, hands down, COMPLETELY worth the cost of them. I currently only have 11 colors but I have 5 more on the way and couldn't be more stoked to receive them. Thanks for the video comparing the different brands!

@eminasage 5 жыл бұрын

It is easy to see the time and dedication that went into this video. So detailed and in depth, and extremely informative. I would love to try the Da Vinci paints... however living in Australia I don't even want to think about the shipping costs! I will continue to admire from afar though!

@nameissturdy1390 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I appreciate that you didn’t just swatch the colors, but used them on your own drawings....different ones! You covered so much and answered so many questions. New subscriber.

@5yarcottages397 5 жыл бұрын

Agree with your criterion for choosing brands. Living in the UK, painting in layers and prefering tubes to pans make Winsor and Newton, Sennelier and Schmincke my top 3. DaVinci and M Graham don't offer qualities that outweigh their expense in the UK in my opioion. Daniel Smith on the other hand offer some beautiful colours that I wouldn't be without despite the expense: Sap Green, Pyrrol Red, Rhodonite, Green Apatite and Serpentine Genuine included. Love your paintings !

@zibbyzoo4379 5 жыл бұрын

What an incredible video! It's obvious the huge amount of work went into this! LOVE!!! I can't wait to see the Daniel Smith "Brand By Brand" video. My favorite watercolor brands are Daniel Smith, Holbein, W&N, Schmincke, and White Nights. I have a lot of M Graham and Sennelier, but I live in Wisconsin and it takes FOREVER for them to set up the tiniest little bit so it's hard for me to control the amount of pigment I pick up, just like you said. Thanks for this, Denise!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Heidi!

@lilbird2734 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, i had the same problem with m gram. I just gave up on the mess getting all over everything after setting for months.

@nicholasgarbutt2534 4 жыл бұрын

Lilbird :

@debonairLADY 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all your videos and beautiful paintings. I get little stressed about animal watercolor painting (still learning) but it is so awesome that you are so knowledgeable like a pigment walking library. It is one of your best videos with a bunch of information. Can't wait to see the individual review more in detail.

@Chuckbobuck201 5 жыл бұрын

Love your paint work as well as your reviews! Thank you!

@aisazia 5 жыл бұрын

Great run down of the various brands! Super informative! Thanks Denise!

@maryannamanley3229 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, your presentation was well thought out, well prepared and exquisitely presented. All of this color knowledge for free which I hope we can all appreciate! Beautifully done again! Signed up for Skill Share on your recommendation too!

@Sarah-ie7xt 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, it’s super helpful! I really appreciate the example paintings

@reoalps2311 5 жыл бұрын

This video is so amazing it's hard to say all the things I want to in one comment! For one..thank you for all the hard work put into this amazing video resource! EVERY painting here is beautiful! And for two, I share my top three spots with you (switched around), M graham, Daniel Smith, and Da Vinci being my Favorite brands ever. Sennelier is a close runner up. Da Vinci has such pretty colors, and some really unique ones, that I just love them! I only wish they had a little honey in them since that's my favorite consistency haha. I greeeatly look forward to this new series, especially the Qor focused one, since I only have one tube of that brand. Once again thank you Denise for this treat of a video!

@devanshi2193 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video! I loved looking at the demos and have been enjoying your brand by brand video!

@juhainabankisly5948 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a million. This is the most efficient, helpful and to the point video I've ever seen about watercolor brands.

@everartokelli 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful group of paintings, I love the leopard, peacock and giraffe the most! I'm really looking forward to the new series and enjoyed the Top 10 update--glad to see my favorites are all at the top of your list. I think the three west coast companies (DS, DV & MG) make the best paint because they are all still small companies who have consciously stayed small to maintain quality. That doesn't mean there aren't large companies who maintain excellent standards and make lovely paint, just that it's harder when there are corporate pressures :). The huge interest in handmade paints shows that artists are looking for quality and depth in their watercolor paints.

@shaustin22 5 жыл бұрын

Your painting and swatches are AMAZING. LOVE 💗 LOVE 💗 LOVE 💗 your channel,

@leanneland 4 жыл бұрын

When I started watercolour a few years ago I started with Cotman because that’s the only brand of pre-set palettes that Michael’s had. Then I purchased the Winsor & Newton Indigo and Turquoise. Which are nice but since I’ve switched to Qor and I love them! They’re so vibrant and I love the way they disperse in water. I enjoyed seeing your list and have a few other brands I’d now like to try!

@user-fx8ne2tj3p Жыл бұрын

New sub here. Love the list and my all time favorite is QOR and you hit it right on the head with your descriptions. And wherever I go I make sure I take a QOR pan with me juuuuust in case and continually find myself looking for a reason to bust them bad boys out!! Lol thanks for the video.. great job

@debonairLADY 5 жыл бұрын

Love your dedication and appreciate all the wonderful effort you put into this video.

@kaas2597 5 жыл бұрын

Oh this is very useful! Thanks a lot. And those demo paintings are amazing and give a good perspective on how paint handles, thanks.

@nadinssh 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is hands down the most informative and well made watercolors video I've seen... and I've looked through quite a few the past few days, trying to decide what I should buy. Thank you, this was more helpful than anything else! I love your paintings and pretty swatches you made for every brand, it was a pleasure to watch!!!

@InLiquidColor 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it was helpful!

@sarajamal799 5 жыл бұрын

Watched the whole video !!! :) I really enjoyed it :) BEAUTIFUL paintings AS ALWAYS :) Thank you ♥

@pringledust6885 4 жыл бұрын

I just started painting and new to this I so far love watercolor beyond any other kind of paint watercolors is just so beautiful and easy for me to work with for me

@mikeyfinger8026 5 жыл бұрын

It’s always nice to hear somebody else’s take on all the different brands. I have a few going on right now I seem to gravitate towards those eastern bloc countries I have the white nights because I am a beginner and I put together my own palette as suggested it’s still far too large a pallette for a beginner in my opinion but I don’t know how to eliminate colors I love. I also have Daniel Smith and Schmincke, As well as some M Graham and Renesans galore. Holy crap have I managed to collect a bunch of paint when I barely have enough energy to put paint to paper on most days but I do ❤️ my collection 😉. I love your giggles throughout the video it keeps everything really down to earth!

@thejoydecision724 5 жыл бұрын

Mikey Finger you’re so right about Denise’s humour is just the best.

@peregrine1 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informative! As a beginner, I've taken so many notes as to which palette, paints, brushes, paper, etc! I don't want to waste money on bad purchases. I think my favorite one to try will be QoR only because I absolutely love loose watercolor painting. Thank you for such an awesome video.

@ainmi2866 5 жыл бұрын

I'm an absolute M. Graham fan girl so I am looking forward to your M. Graham limited set! The snow leopard portrait is gorgeous as well.

@dannytries 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really loving all of your art at the moment!💙

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@trishfitzpatrick2066 9 ай бұрын

I have all the paints on your list but I love the background and critique you offer. Always something to learn.

@TandZAptLife 4 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. I didn't realize there were so many different types of watercolor paints out. Thanks for sharing this!

@MalamikArt 5 жыл бұрын

We all have this evolution of liking something and/or loving something and this changes from time to time, with our first loves in our back pocket always, so it's great to hear where you are now. I have to agree with your list because I appreciate where you are with your earth color favorites. I really like that you disclaim that we all have conditions that press on us what our own preferences are with paint. I also think you have a huge following that wants to paint like you, so knowing what you use is essential. I couldn't agree more with not being able to decide on a favorite. I couldn't answer that for the same reason either, just those that I'm into right now.

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! It always rubs me the wrong way when video come out saying "this is THE best" or "use THIS not that." The reason there are so many options is because there is a market for them. All I can do is share what and why I like something and let others form their own opinions based on that. I would never want a viewer to come to me and say "You told me to buy this and I hate it"

@aliloucreations1817 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my word ! , just your sample painting were awesome in this video, I love your painting ❤️❤️❤️

@Linda-qq5mg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative and honest review. I am not very experienced, but really enjoy using Daniel Smith watercolors!

@terrisimmers9784 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tutorial of the ten brands you spot lighted. Love the animals you painted as well. I made my choice a while ago and dove in with Senneliers 48 half pan set for 165/00 dollars on Amazon. It was a birthday buy from my Hubbie. I still have not played with them yet. Love Terri Simmers.

@ShanaCali 4 жыл бұрын

I love the review, thank you for the options, fantastic clarification during the video.

@maryellengale629 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review! I’ve only used Windsor and Newton, but yesterday ordered a starter set of Daniel Smith. Can’t wait to see the results!

@raggedyroad 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I am still pretty new to watercolor. I have a huge set of W&N Pro that I rarely see any of the top YT tutorial painters using or commenting on which made me think these expensive paints maybe weren't as good as others. I would love to see more on W&N, M Graham, Davinci and Holbein since these are the paints I own as of now. All of your paintings in this video are gorgeous. I would really like to see full tutorials on some of them. The gorgeous bird you did with DaVinci makes me want to buy their paints. I would really like to see something similar painted in either M Graham or W&N. I am a Skillshare member so it makes me happy to know I can find you there. Thanks again Denise.

@jackiebyers1272 5 жыл бұрын

P.SD. I LOVED this video. Thanks for making it! I'm most excited to learn more about M Graham watercolors, as I love them SO much!

@Accidental.Genius365 4 жыл бұрын

Your paintings are just so beautiful with all of these palettes.

@vickie6228 5 жыл бұрын

This is the most comprehensive review of watercolors I've ever seen. Indeed, I have a few of these, and, as it so happens, I find Daniel Smith and Sennelier to be my favorites to work with. Now I need to learn how to use each one for it's specific qualities. I'm a very new "artist" (I have to use that word lightly still), and seeing your gorgeous art creations as you describe each brand is very inspiring. Thank you for this share!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to me.

@rebeccapage4411 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Fantastic resource 😁--looking forward to hearing more about Schminke cuz Ive never used them. Holbein is reasonable through Vermont Art Supply since Holbein North America is based put of Burlungton, VT

@catsinhouse 5 жыл бұрын

I so miss the Daniel Smith catalogs filled with tips and advice and gorgeous art supplies. I saved them for many years. If traffic to their Seattle store and back wasn't such an absolute pain, I would be up there for classes, shopping a lot, like back in the 80's and 90's. A great store, well-informed employees and a wonderous array of art supplies. Thank you for such a diligently done review of all the top brands. Your work is top notch!

@ReemAlhalyan 5 жыл бұрын

Ohh, and I can’t wait for your series!! I know nothing about Holbein and feel like I want to try them, but I like my granulation and vibrancy, which are found in qor and Daniel Smith! 2 of my favorites. So it’ll be interesting to watch your upcoming series.

@CajunSunshineCrafts 5 жыл бұрын

Denise, What a great video! I love your style and "ease" while painting your passion! This is exactly what I was looking forward to and CAN NOT wait until your new mini series Brand Spotlights to come! I am subscribed to Skill Share and have watched all of your classes (some more than once) and plan on going to Patron next! Keep up the great work, looking forward to more to come!

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your support!

@mjpete27 4 жыл бұрын

I will say that I am constantly impressed by how much artist give to those who support them on Patreon!

@cassiescreations9828 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, beautiful paintings (gorgeous Daniel Smith painting) and simply wonderful and useful information, Denise! Thanks for your hard work. Again, beautiful paintings!!! Love them!!! I like the "harshness" actually - I have great respect for anyone stating the facts, especially when comparing all these brands of watercolor.

@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cassie! It was really important to me to make sure I added that grain of salt to the DS section so that you all know I don't blindly follow them. I see their downfalls, and still find reasons to love them too :)

@mariasvensson9983 5 жыл бұрын

Being from Europe I have the choice between W&N and Schmincke, so this was really helpful! Will be looking forward to your new series, especially Schmincke ;)