Hi friends! Thank you for watching! Incase you are interested, I made a follow-up video where I test out these supplies: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enWJpZKYgtbHaLQ.html

Others at my age think shopping for clothes is heaven,I prefere arts and craft stores😅you could leave me there the whole day and I wouldn't complain😂

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

OMG I FEEL YOU 😂 Give me an art store or stationary store ANY DAY! ❤️ Thank you so much for watching!

@masaabza

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@loveandlife4222

2 жыл бұрын

Oh me too @Alina Tr!

@taylorkrizan7561

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY :)

@minnahumble2294

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

OMG a Blick with Starbucks right beside it and $100 spending money. Perfect day!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Eileen!! It’s dangerous out here 😂 I’m so tempted to get a Starbucks every time I go there!! Now I know what to tell folks to get me for my next birthday: Starbucks gift card and a blick gift card! Done!

@eileenreillyarts1229

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt That would be a perfect combo for me! I miss Blick's when I'm in NYC or Detroit. I just miss wandering around an art store, period. I love Stabilo pens, they're great. I believe the Canson XL is their lower quality/student grade but I don't find that much difference. Of course the more professional line is their Heritage but I don't think that comes in a sketchbook.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

I love a good art supply or stationary store wander too. I haven’t used Stabilo in YEARS! I’m excited to try them again. I find the canson XL works well for me, but if I do wanna do professional grade I typically go Arches (loveeeee arches!!)

@josephkof97

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky me I never liked coffee.

@eileenreillyarts1229

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephkof97 I actually go there for their tea lattes. Been drinking tea since I was still using a bottle. Irish parents for you!

What's better than shopping for art supplies?!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Let me think…hmmm…NOTHING?! 😂 Haha Thanks for watching! ❤️

Awesome store. Look at all the Poska pens! I wish that you had shown the label for the art supplies that you scanned over.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Will try to remember to do that :) this was my first art haul!! So long ago!! Wahhh! Thanks for watching :)

Not sure if anyone answered you, but the difference in price between the Canson XL Watercolor and the Canson Montval is that the Montval has better sizing that allows for more wet on wet techniques without warping profusely. Montval is my go to cheaper paper for that reason. Of course, I might have just had bad luck with the XL paper. Your mileage will vary depending on technique.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I haven’t gone too heavily with wet techniques on the XL. It takes a thin layer of acrylic, watercolour and ink just fine by me. But the Montval has been nice and can take a bit more in my opinion. Thank you for watching and for the educational comment :)

My partner bought me that easel for my birthday this year 😂 great video, Fiona! I can’t wait to see more!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

You lucky ducky!! Not gonna lie I was tempted to blow it all on that 😂 but wouldn’t have made for an interesting video lol Enjoy your easel!!

I am intrigued by the liquid gold and all the warning symbols on the bottle 😂. Also you guys got some cheap art supplies! 😆

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

I had a whole conversation with the store manager about that lol I said “Looks like this will have heavy fumes” and she said “I didn’t really notice but my boyfriend told me to open a window while working with it” LOL In regards to pricing, blick definitely has some good deals - especially when you buy in multiples. I was tempted to buy 2 large canvas’ and spend it all, but that wouldn’t have made for a very interesting video 😂 Thank you for watching tho!! Appreciate it, darling! 🥰🥰🥰

Happy I came across ur channel ☺️ love seeing supplies and seeing what others think of them can't wait to see what else u have on ur channel 😜 🥰

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! ❤️ I do plan more art supply videos, visiting art exhibits, tips for artists and some studio vlogs of me creating :) Hope you enjoy it!

@ArtWorkOfDR

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt of course doll can't wait

New to your channel. Loved seeing your haul and a different Blicks, than mine. It's interesting to see how another is laid out. Thank you for the suggestion of looking for value packs!!! Thank you also for your honesty about brushes. I bought a cheap pack at Michaels because I couldn't afford individual ones. Now I don't feel like a lesser artist. I'd love to try painting on wood panels someday. Looks like fun.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel and thank you so much for watching 💕😊 Never feel lesser due to ANY art supplies please!! Your work is important no matter what. You should definitely try out wood panel sometime - it’s really different from canvas but a lot of fun 😊

I love shopping with you! It doesn't cost me anything, you are good company, and I get a visit in my old stopping grounds!

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along 😊❤️

What a fun art haul! I want to see that gooooold 😍 Also, I'm going to need a follow up on the liquitex

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Ryem! I was thinking of doing a “metallics” video and including it :) I’m curious myself as I haven’t tried it yet 🤔

My friend took me to BLICK for the first time in YEARS this weekend and I was like a kid in a candy store lol. Thank the gods I had a little list of supplies I wanted so I wouldn't go too overboard. I got a Paint Puck for my paint jars (should have bought 2 but I'm happy with the 1), I got some Manuscript shimmer inks, some refills for my mono zero eraser, a few Albrect Durer watercolor pencils, a Daniel Smith dot card, and a 37ml tube of WN Designers Gouache in Zinc White. My friend got some spray paint and pastels. I wanted to get a set of Finetec watercolors but I had to restrain myself lol. Next time though X3

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You got a really good haul - the blick nearby you just be a big one 😊 You have more willpower than me tho because even if I bring a list I end out convincing myself I need more 😂 Thanks for watching and enjoy your new supplies!

Love this!!!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the kind words! ❤️

I love your pink denim jacket.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu 💗

Just found your channel!! I love your channel so far!! I feel slightly ashamed as an artist, I didn't even know about Blick haha. I'm super excited to binge your videos ❤❤❤

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words! Don’t feel ashamed! There’s SO MANY art supply stores and sometimes it’s easier to just shop local. If you want to buy from blick online their website is: www.dickblick.com Sometimes they email good deals, but I try to resist that 😂 Hope you enjoy my other non-haul videos as well 💕 Have a lovely weekend!

Wow, your sister-in-law is awesome!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

She’s really the best :)

Have tried all types of watercolor paper, including the "best" and most expensive like Arches, the best is Canson Mon..., next is Canson XL. The paint relationship to the paper of Canson, for color, texture, and water is the best. Don't let any "high brow" artist tell you about your choice in art supplies whether paper, paints, brushes, etc. What works for you *works* and the makers of art supplies know that *all* art supplies are marked up 1000 percent *or more* of cost-to-make. (Case in point Daniel Smith paints and the recient eye-opening truth of their paints.) Also the "light fast" ploy is a bunch of crock. None of it is really light fast. Try it yourself. Swatch and put it in the sun. The way they are making paints now-a-days *make the paints fugitive* hence lots of artist are making their own paints now, or are turning to quality handmade paints (the producers of these handmade paints are artist in their own right). GOD BLESS.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miriam! Thank you so much for watching! And PREACH! I definitely agree that whatever works for you and your work is fine! In regards to light fast, I have done tests and you’re correct when you say nothing is 100% lightfast. But there are some paints and inks that do work better than others when exposed to UV. Of course, anything will eventually fade but I’ve had things fade after 1 year VS 10 years. Also, love the idea of artists making their own paints - I’d love to try that one day :) Stay well and stay inspired!

@miriammoore1261

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt Thanks Fiona for taking the time to reply. Didn't mean to "preach", just my righteous passion coming out. GOD BLESS.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

I love it :) never lose that passion!

Ah! I’m in NJ too!! And I’ve been wanting to go to blick for like the past 6 months and haven’t made it up there. Just did an online order as a patch, and yeah $100 gets you a handful of paint pens and brushes and like 1 paint set, lol

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

And people wonder why artwork costs so much 😂 It’s diabolical how much supplies cost, but blick does have a great selection and offer decent discounts. Thanks for watching 💕

for only 70 subs this is great content! im just trying to pick up paint/drawing as a passtime since I'm currently disabled at home. I don't usually indulge too much in any art communities but you deserve a follow

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Emma, thank you so much for watching! Your comment seriously just made my day

I wish I have Blick around. Newly subscribed.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing 💕 I hope they open up more blicks!!

I love what you got in this haul. I wish I had those prices to pay for art supplies.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! What are prices like where you live for art supplies?

@kathleenchristopher2958

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt The Liquitex Basics can cost $70 - $80 per tube, 1 micron pen - $36 - $44 and some items just not available here.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

WHAT?! That is wild!! I hope there’s local cheaper options for you.

@kathleenchristopher2958

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt A limited few but thankfully yes.

Very curious to see how that gold paint works out... I've tried several and I love seeing new suggestions.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should do a metallic inks “draw-with-me” video?!

@thorafoster-bill1919

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt oh yes please do!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

I actually tried this metallic one out! You can see it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enWJpZKYgtbHaLQ.html

@caitlyndailey

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt definitely don't have enough ventilation in my space for that gold paint. haha!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

It was…interesting 😂 If you ever work with spray paint, you’d be totally fine though :)

Thanks for sharing your haul! I also use the Canson XL watercolor paper, but it is not a high grade watercolor paper, thus the lower cost. I have had it pill on me if it gets too wet or you rub too much. I’ve also found that my watercolors don’t spread out in quite the same way as with 100% cotton. But it’s still a good value and will take a decent amount of water....just not a lot. I also have the Canson Montval WC Artist Series wire bound 5.5 x 8.5. While it likely has some cotton in it, it is not 100% cotton or it would say prominently on the cover, but it is still a very good paper. For all-around great quality general purpose paper, I like the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media paper that is sold in the wire bound notebooks. Like all natural fibers, cotton is expensive and it is the gold standard for watercolor artists. I just try to use my small stash of it for my best and more serious works and my best quality artist grade paints on it too...original art that I may be selling or exhibiting (which aim still hoping to do in the near future.)😊

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy! Thank you for watching and sharing your knowledge :) it’s always a battle for us artists on value VS quality! I will have to give that strathmore mixed media paper a shot that you mentioned! While I prefer to work with acrylics or Bombay inks instead of watercolour, it sounds like it could handle that! Stay well and stay inspired, friend!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! And best of luck with selling + exhibiting!! :)

@ryemabrahamson

3 жыл бұрын

A good cheap watercolor paper is Bee watercolor paper! You get 30 sheets, 100% cotton, 300gsm, and it has a nice texture! I recommend it to all new people for nicer prints. I definitely recommend the Canson XL to people to messing around, mostly because you can find it for buy one get one half off at Michael's occasionally. 🥰

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna have to try the bee brand! Haven’t heard of it! I’m so glad I did this haul - I’m learning about so many new papers 😂

If I’m not mistaking Montval paper is better quality than the regular one, I don’t know in wich way but yeah 😂😂

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! It’s better but… how? 😂 Thanks for watching!

@safranscollection

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it is a 100% cotton paper?

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently not? When I googled it, it said “Canson Montval is a fine quality, acid-free, natural white, mildew resistant student watercolor paper. Prized for its texture and resistance to repeated washing, this Cold Press paper is suitable for all wet media techniques, including watercolor, gouache, wash, and acrylic painting.” Surprised to see its student too. 🤷‍♀️

I definitely prefer the heavy body over the Basics for pigment load. I think Basic is their student level and the Heavy Body is their professional grade.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m excited to see if their version of heavy body is still as malleable for me! Nothing beats golden medium as far as professional quality for me, but I’m open to be proven wrong 😊

@Julie-vy3oz

3 жыл бұрын

Yes my favorite acrylics is Golden Open. But I pretty much stick to watercolor and gouache these days.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

@@Julie-vy3oz Watercolour's are great! I love my Winsor & Newton watercolour set

uh I have bought the same canson watercolour pad this blue big one it'll arrive soon, love your art supplies hauls *-

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ❤️ I hope you love it - I enjoy the texture of this pad. Bleeds less than others I’ve tried 😊

@universeofdarkin

2 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt I hope mine arrive soon im making watercolour illustration in a paper that isn't for watercolour so it keeps bending ^^"

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Consider the bending ones sketches for now 😂

@universeofdarkin

2 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt hehehe yeah like training xD

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss! We all must train!

yo, I really like the editing style of your vid, could you reply and say where that particular blick store is located? I live in NJ to, and I cant find a ton of art stores near me, but that one looks great

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the kind words! ❤️ No problem - the store is in Paramus: www.dickblick.com/stores/new-jersey/paramus/

@cosmicchicken579

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, and thankyou for the link

I just spent $78 at blick and I got the tiny little bag 😆😆

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Omg 😂 I know the pain!!

✨👌🏽

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, friend!

AHHH, thats the blick i go to haha, i was like…. Why does this look so familiar, how do you feel about the woods panels vs canvas?

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! :) it’s a good one right?! I prefer canvas at the moment but if you had asked me 4 years ago I would’ve said wood panel hands down 😂 how about you?

@cwbunny2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@FionaCArt i haven’t tried wood panel’s yet! Ive always used canvas or canvas boards but ive heard decent things about the wood panels haha

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Try ‘em :) Very smooth surface compared to canvas for sure

12:50 i was scare at that point with this baground voice

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

Scared of what?!

I sold a painting for 30$ using cheap school grade acrylic, free money baby.

@FionaCArt

2 жыл бұрын

My biggest worry with cheaper stuff is the light fastness honestly. Because I’ve seen my work 10 years later and it’s lost all its color saturation 😬 But I’ve sold works on canson “school grade” paper and it keeps archival so I’m cool with saving that wee bit money 🤷‍♀️

Ugh, I always watch these American craft shop haul videos with gritted teeth, seething with envy because you have no idea how CHEAP your supplies are 😂😂🤢🤑 Hello from actually EXPENSIVE but COVID and mask-free New Zealand... so I guess there’s that... 🤪 (Eg. That Cansen XL pad... $56 for me, the smaller $30) *le sigh* 😂😂😂 but seriously, fun video, TFS!

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️ I’m always so curious to know what art supplies cost in other places. 🧐 I guess my question is: are there local cheaper New Zealand made brands for paper, pens, etc? My assumption is the importing is pricey, but maybe I’m wrong??

@nataliedubious5241

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, i feel ya. We have it slightly better over the ditch in Aus with access to Amazon but decent art materials are so pricey and there's basically nothing that's made in AU/NZ.

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Dang. That’s definitely an opportunity for someone who is willing to start an art supply business over there! It’s needed! So many amazing Aus + New Zealand artists needing affordable supplies ❤️

Thank you for your video. I'm using my KZread channel to chronicle my own art journey. I'm trying to teach myself art. What's the purpose of your KZread channel?

@FionaCArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn and thank you for watching! I’m a full-time artist and want to show people what that is like. So I have projects in studio as well as what I call “art adventures” where I leave the studio to go see art exhibitions because we all need inspiration to be creative! I wish you luck on your journey and I’m so excited to see what you make. Stay well & stay inspired, friend!