Best watercolors: STUDENT vs. PRO (The results will surprise you!)

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I'm testing student and professional grade paints for watercolors: Cotman vs. Winsor and Newton Professional.
What is the difference between student and professional watercolour paint? Are artist quality watercolors worth it? Do they improve our painting skills?
Let's find out!
Thank you for watching!
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  • @sandyowncrafts
    @sandyowncrafts4 ай бұрын

    This is my verdict guys, what it yours? Do you think professional is worth the extra money? Let me know what you think and enjoy!

  • @izzyg8316

    @izzyg8316

    3 ай бұрын

    I would say it depends. If you have the money for it, if watercolor painting is something you're really invested in and even make a living out of it, by all means, go all out on an Artist/Professional grade watercolor set. Personally, I can't possibly afford or justify shelling out 14€ for a single tube of paint (Daniel Smith), when I can grab some cheap Van Gogh for 3,50€ a piece. But hey, to each their own and that's the beauty of things. 🥰

  • @susanfisher8944
    @susanfisher89443 ай бұрын

    I’ve always been happy with my little Cotman set. I also use DaVinci and Kuretaki and Daniel Smith but still really like the Cotman set.

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    3 ай бұрын

    I've never tried da Vinci but I absolutely love all my Kuretake colors 😀

  • @amandacimarossa5214
    @amandacimarossa52143 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making this video! I just bought the whole cotman line and some of their professional line which i intend on buying more of too but the cotman I like in the meantime to supplement it

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    3 ай бұрын

    Uhh that sounds great! Swatching all of them must be so much fun! 😊

  • @amandacimarossa5214

    @amandacimarossa5214

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sandyowncraftsits awesome i like the colorline pretty well!

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    3 ай бұрын

    @@amandacimarossa5214 I'll definitely have to look into trying more colors, even though I find this small set really preactical

  • @OpalInspired
    @OpalInspired4 ай бұрын

    Hi Sandy, I always love to try different materials , but Windsor and Newton is my go to , I know what I'm going to get.❤❤❤❤(Though I may give the Cotman a try now)👍👍

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    4 ай бұрын

    😀 hi! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

  • @OpalInspired

    @OpalInspired

    4 ай бұрын

    @@sandyowncrafts Ok on my list 😊👍

  • @kunaljanvalkar2850
    @kunaljanvalkar285016 күн бұрын

    Spread and control is one character where artists are almost equally divided. At this point it's generally accepted that it's a matter of personal taste. The spread test should be a draw.

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your input. I'm finding out more and more that most things in watercolors are a matter or personal taste hehehe which makes sense, it's art, it's supposed to be personal and everything is acceptable. Have a great day!

  • @NJ-bu7zw
    @NJ-bu7zw3 ай бұрын

    Why this irritating, loud music? Stopped watching half-way because it is so annoying.

  • @sandyowncrafts

    @sandyowncrafts

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry, still experimenting with some editing details...

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