The quick rewet on Schminke is so good. Even those difficult to get flowing ones like potters pink are a dream right from a dry half-pan.

I love my Schmincke watercolors, I wanted them for years and this year I gave them to myself for an archivement - and I don't regret a penny spent on them 💛

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I’ve slowly built up my watercolor collection in terms of number and quality. My first professional set was W&N, and then Holbein, and then Daniel Smith, then Sennelier, and then Schmincke. I think I have found the paints I love the most and I have also found that there are some paints and colors of some brands I prefer over others. And there are brands I use for when i expressive stuff and then when I need more control. To be honest, I got a 24 pan of Schmincke Akademie and I prefer those over a lot of professional brands I’ve tried and their MILES better than any other student brand I’ve tried. I still reach for it even after having Horadam. If you want a better palette and don’t want to break the bank and want to try Schmincke colors and formulas, get the Akademie first. It’s still expensive, the Schmincke Akademie 24 cost more than my W&N professional 24 pan palette. But it has different qualities and the quality is beyond excellent. And I reach for it now because I don’t get that “too expensive to use” feeling. No one needs to start with these paints. I spent the majority of my time with watercolors HAPPILY using White Nights and Paul Rubens and still do! But once you’re ready and financially ready as well, then I don’t think you can get better than Schmincke in my humble opinion. Sennelier is great for layering and glazing and for clarity. But I prefer Schminke. My second is Daniel Smith. Their colors are incredible and so much fun. They aren’t an old and stuffy brand like the vibes I get from a lot of more expensive watercolor brands. Holbein is another because I prefer control and clarity isn’t usually something I want. But every brand has their strengths and weaknesses and qualities. And each artist has their own needs and wants. There is no BEST watercolor brand, just what works for you. Even with my expensive fancy paints I think I reach for White Nights the most. They’re just my comfort paints. Schmincke is excellent but they’re not the only excellent brand out there. They’re incredibly expensive. They won’t make you a better artist so make sure you’re buying it because you know you want it and not because it’s what the fancy people on Instagram use. ❤

@mgeiser6951

Ай бұрын

@SwedePotato314 well articulated! The concept of buying a beautiful palette of watercolours and then almost worshipping them because they’re “too good to use” is something I have fallen into on occasion. There is a period, after purchase, when they must just be admired before taking the plunge and wetting for the first time. I agree that expensive paints won’t make anyone a better artist, especially if they never see any paper! 😊

Thanks Kristi' I'm becoming VERY IMPRESSED with Schmincke. I bought one of their "Special Edition" sets of 12 (I made it a xmas gift to myself.) and beginning to really love it. ❤❤❤. Then I bought 2 sampler sets (from an Etsy seller) of their super granulating sets: Deep Sea & Tundra....even more love Schmincke love❤️ ❤ ❤❤. I too, like most wc fans, have a number of other brands/sets, but am still in the learning phase for so much of the wonderful world of watercolor. I think we tend to want to love one brand "the best," and may do that forever or for a long time or our heart may change its allegiance at some point. Schmincke is quickly becoming my love....for now. But love is a fickle thing, so who knows?

You’re wonderful! I bought a small pan set of Schmincke, then I asked for a set of six 5 ml tubes for Christmas, BUT before that I bought a 24 pan set! They are not labeled as PB or PR or PY, just numbers. I love them, and so glad you do, too!

I love Schmincke paints, both their transparent watercolors and their gouaches. Very reliable paints, huge number of color options, and here in Germany they are easy to find at reasonable prices. This brand is definitely a staple and a favorite for me. Oh and because of your color comparisons, I don't know if you know this, but Schmincke does have a genuine cerulean blue, a very lovely one, they just call it cobalt cerulean, that's their PB36. With Schmincke it can sometimes be a bit confusing because they sometimes have several versions of one color, and the naming differs a bit from other brands, so it's easiest to always check the pigment codes.

Great demonstration! THANKS!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I must admit I am in lllooooovvveee with my Schmincke. They’re my favorite ones so far. The colors, the way they move, they’re my watercolor heaven.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss!

I got into the super granulating colours and I love them! They are great for doing rocks

Hullo Kristy, I am a longtime watercolor painter. I have used a small 12 set of Schminke watercolor paints. I did buy them on sale when my local store was going out of business! I went to replace or refill the half pans and suffered sticker shock! I just did not believe that the quality of the paints was worth the price. Now I can see why people say this is the “best brand” I just don’t feel that way. I have enjoyed painting with DaVinci Paints of California and I know that my paintings will last for many, many years! If I did have unlimited funds or lived in Germany I might use Schminke paints! Yet I have found DaVinci a truly beautiful paint and I love that about all of their products! If spending an excessive amount of money causes you distress and will not make your painting experience fun nor enjoyable find the paint that will! Everyone needs to be able to find a way to create and just be happy! Good luck to All!

Schmincke is my brand i use all the time. And sometimes senelier and qor. I used winsor and newton a few times, i have a small amount, but i never grab them. I have about 60 colors of schmincke, 22 senelier, 6 qor, and 12 Winston's. I started with schmincke and i never changed... i just love them. And everywhere i go, they go too. Yes i hate travelbins and small palets. I just take them all with me. Thats how much i love them...

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I love this!

My vintage pallet finally came and I managed to fit ALL my Daniel smith, schminke AND my Daniel smith half pans in it. It was one of those paint by numbers beasts. Thanks for the tip on it. I really appreciate it

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Sooo fun!!

Kristy thank you so much for explaining granulation I only asked this question on you last video. I have the Schmincke 48 half pan set and have been scared to use them so this has really helped

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Go use that set!!! No fear!

thank you for this review!! and thanks for making those beautiful tinboxes

@KristyRice

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Beautiful painting and very interesting video. Thank you!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Love your loose painting style, it really brings out the best in the Schmincke watercolours. They’re my go-to brand, given that they are readily available in Europe. I quite like playing with other brands, too, but I always return to the Schmincke because I’m so used to them that I know exactly what to expect from them.

I just recently bought a set of 12 and then added to it so when the newest order arrives I'll have filled up a 24 pan palette plus a few extra. So excited to swatch and use them.

This was informative ❤️ I have never tried Schmincke (hopefully I got it right!). They do seem to have a nice line of colors. And I love the way they seem to move too 💕 thanks for sharing!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I really love this video! I have a few halfpans of Schimken and I love then, they are another level. in my country it is really hard and expensive to buy good quality art supplies

i love the granulating colors for landscapes. it gives a more natural vibe. and the Schmincke granulating set is my dream to own.... but im buck burning it for a few more years lol

Thanks für sharing your experiences. I only paint with Schminke Horadam, solid and in tubes.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Not a bad call!

Ohhh I simply adore granulating watercolors! Especially if it's a multi-pigment formula that separates! I also adore watercolors that "explode" on the paper. So my top picks are Daniel Smith (I love their Primatec line) QoR and Schmincke. I love the vibrancy of Misson Gold but they are not granulating nor have much flow. BTW...that Holbein Opera Pink looks stunning!!!! I may have to give that one a try! TFS

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Allll good insights indeed!! Yeahhh Holbein’s opera pink is crazy!!

@labaccident2010

Жыл бұрын

I have a little bottle of ox gall that i add a few drops of to water when using mission gold, it seems to solve Some of the flow problems. Also, their pure pigment colors have granulation in the granulating colors.

I have the shire super granulating set, and I just today received my 24 pan set. I have just started playing in the paint pond, lol. I love art supplies, expensive, affordable and everything in between. It’s a problem, brahaha. Years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and started doing adult coloring to distract myself from my pain. Then I started teaching my self to draw, sort of more doodling. Now the last few months I am playing with paint. I also have Holbein, Windsor and Newton, and NicPro watercolors. I forgot about my Daniel Smith 10 pack and QOR 12.

I LOVE granulating watercolours!! Yours is the 3rd vid I watched this morning! I plan to buy some. There are Daniel Smith colours I love and some Schmincke I love. Thanks for this video!

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

I use Golden QoR, very explosive!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!! So fun to watch!!

I love love love swatching granulating colors. I have an etsy sample set of the tundra colors, and I love them. I really should buy them.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I love that every time I swatch them, they play differently! XO

that's such an epic palette of Schmincke 😍 some of super granulating colors look interesting. I have to say I really love the side by side brand comparison of colors. Hope you can do more in the future. Also for the cerulean blue you might want to compare schmicke cobalt azure pb35 with the rest of the ceruleans. Instead of the cerulean hue.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh see I don’t know all of the color science and I knew someone would set me straight!!! Thank you!!!

Oh Kristie sweet Kristie, Do you ever make an ugly painting? I have my sad face, because I always wanted to try them,but they are so expensive 😩!!! But watching you create and play with the shminke made me happy and full of joy for you!! One day I will know them too!!😄👍😉🎨👍☝👋💖

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!

In my opinion, it's not the surprise that makes Schmincke watercolors so special. On the contrary: what I value about the colors is their absolute reliability. Always the highest quality.

I have only one Schminke tube, translucent orange. It is the most heart-tearingly beautiful orange I have ever seen, and I don’t even like orange. I would put it in a tie with my other favorite watercolor, Opera.

I got the shire blue and green and love both of them. Bought the Volcano Yellow and Red, a brown and purple and use as mixers. I have a smaple for Tundra violet an it is my favorite.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

All of those are in my faves “bucket”

Love your Schmincke palette and swatching, especially the Supergranulating paints❣️ About 10 months ago, on your Channel Relaunch video, you mentioned that you would like requests for videos. I would love some landscapes and/or florals using the Desert and Tundra sets🥰 🙏

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I will add that to my list!!

You're my spirit animal - Not knowing the pigment names; lol. I definitely respect those who do of course, but I just haven't gotten the itch to learn them yet. But the journey is never over, so maybe someday! Thanks for this one!

@jadewytch2335

2 жыл бұрын

I have NOT tried Schminke; but I kinda want to. They are all in my cart... ALL the supergranulating..... and then... I mean ... Kristy, I have a problem... I LOVE all of the supergranulating looks... I have purchased Paul Rubens layering and granulating Shi Yun sets... and they are also very nice. I can't wait to try Schminke. Gonna be saving my pennies for a bit!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Love that!

So many brands. So little time. Pastels, neon and newest 3 super granulation are on my art haul list next. Thanks Kristy.

You realize I comment while I watch, right? Love theW&N cerulean. That one I'm gonna buy. Thanks. I'd love to see more comparisons like these. This way we know if we want to buy a color from a certain brand,those of us who already have enough watercolors to last a lifetime.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

I got the set of 36 to which I added different colors to make 52. The colors are bright and luminous but soft in the European way not flashy like the Korean ones. I find however the texture too buttery, the flaw of this quality is that the pans melt faster than any other brand I have and I have several. Also the half pans compared to other brands look shallower and the plastic is very thick, so I would recommend the tubes although they evaporate a lot. For this reason, I use them very little, especially not for exercises. I really like their Granulated line.

Love them so much I splurged during the Jackson's recent sale and have a 48 set i put together from my favorite colors and an accompanying 24 pan supergranulating set, deep sea, shire, and galaxy are my favorites! Love the way the granulating colors move and interact. So excited to use them. (By the way, where do i get tiny magnetic dots for half pans? I use inexpensive magnet strips but hard to move pans around if i want to do that)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

This is a link to my amazon page where you can find magnets to put in half trays! www.amazon.com/shop/kristyrice/list/3DDAO8BTRZYID

I’ve been a Daniel smith lover for 5 years….just bought my first schmincke 12 half pan set and some super granulating tubes!

A fun vidéo! Thanks!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johngeoger3784

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lois, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now?

I like how you have shorted them, for me I have used a pencil tin but still is not enough because I like to use full pans, (and the art store sell full pans for Horadam ). For the bottom I have used 3m double side tape, its nice.

Thanks for the review. Iovr how varied and excellent these paints are. They are my go to paints. I am slowly collecting all their single pigment colours, so I can make all my mixes without creating mud. Schmincke offers detailed colour charts on their website, both of their student grade (Akademie) and artist grade (Horadam), with the numbers on the pans and the pigment info. Since I have so many of their single pigment colours I decided not to buy the super granulating ones, rather mix them myself. The only exceptions were the volcano red and volcano yellow, which are single pigments and are not present in their regular collection. They have been making paints for 130 years, and it shows in their consistency. Good to see the comparisons. Dr Otro Kano's You Tube channel is a great source for detailed swatching testing and pigment info.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love that channel so much! Though I don't get that technical with swatching, I do appreciate it!

I love your brands side-by-side comparisons! May I recommend to you a person ( Alice Lim on YT) who uses Schminke code numbers and mixes them to get granulateds, etc? She does color wheels in the process and is clear even though technical. I thought of investing in the bigger tubes and doing the same. It is really helpful to look at her info for the technical end of how it all works and even make your own concept paints from them. I have DS and I enjoyed seeing the granulating effect in your comparisons.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I adore the recommendation, thank you!! Its always good to NOT be the smartest person in the room :)

Hi Kristy, love your opinions on each watercolor brand. I’d like to see more of Winsor Newton Professional watercolor. What’s your opinions on this classic brand?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I have such nostalgia for this brand. Clean color, tough to rewet at times, reliable formulas but not terribly adventurous with convenience colors. Solid, reliable pigments.

cool vid. have been saving for ages for the super granulating sets only to find theres no the urban and a set haze you go only get from a certain art supplier. never tried the horadam aquarelle. am now absolutely in love with those pastels. always wondered wether mixing normal watercolours with w&n granulating medium would be as good as schminkes se. what does your experience recommend.

Yes they are worth it. I love Schmincke!

Always used Schmincke, except as a child, am liking them at lot, though I do have W&N pink which I find ok but, love my Schmincke cerulean blue, & my new 48 paint tin. I‘ve paintings from over 30 yrs ago that are super bright in colours still. Hoorah! For Schmincke!

Love granulating paints!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

So so fun!!

Not a fan of granulating colors. But I did just set up a palette for all my non - M. Graham paint and I have 12 Horadam professional colors in it. Did I miss the part that you have ever tried M. Graham? Talk about juicy! Swatching is tedious and fun at the same time. I pay more attention to light fastness than the pigment number. Because if the color is going to change within a year, I don't want to be giving it to somone.❤🎨

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I"m working on my M Graham video, don't worry!

Now I have to try Schminke😮

interesting.. will check it out

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!

I love Schmincke, but lately my favorite paints are from A. gallo. Have you tried them? I also LOVE the paints from The Art of Soil (thanks for the review; that’s how I discovered them!)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I have, bought them during the early days of the pandemic! So lovely :)

I adore Shcmincke. They are the most readily available brand where I live (in Germany), so most of my paints are from Schmincke. I received a free dot card from them about 6 months ago, which was really nice. I also love granulating colors. I own a few of their super granulating sets and they are fun to work with. But have you tried Old Holland's Ultramarine Deep? It is the most granulating paint I have ever used. It's gorgeous!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I have Old Holland on the way, can’t wait to try!

I have four tubes 😃 ruby red deep, Indian yellow, French ultramarine and sepia reddish. So far they feel super nice

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I adore ruby red deep!

oh great... now I need to go and try another brand, the one I have wanted to try since I realized how awesome watercolour is but I was too afraid to invest.. thanks... thanks a lot. ;) Kidding this makes me happy! I want to play with granulating colours even more now! :)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Lol!

Schmincke Horadam were my first watercolours when I started five years ago. I've tried other brands meanwhile, but Horadam are still my go-to, probably because I know how they "behave". I'm also a fan of granulating colours as well as transparent ones. (That's why I would never buy "pastel" watercolours at all, I just add more water.) In contrast to your style I prefer full pans to half pans, and I like working with limited palettes and a lot of mixing in a piece. I admire your painting style anyway. :-D

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and so glad you’re here :)

Once I use up my other watercolor paints, I will get this. ❤

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I’ve been accumulating Dan Smith and Winsor and Newton paints for about a year, and I’m afraid to try Schminke and like it more. 🤣 I bought a dagger brush last week thanks to you, haha, have you considered a vid on the differences in round and dagger brushes and how to manage floppier brushes? (I think I’ve watched all your relevant videos and am still going “wow… floppy.”)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have so many brush videos coming :)

Today is my birthday yay. I don't have any of these😞they look like so much fun. I asked for paint supplies for my bday. Hope that's what I get.❤️❤️❤️❤️, I woke up extra early all excited hope to play with new stuff. Fingers crossed everyone

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!!

@dawnborchert772

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice thanks Kristy I am going to watch at least one of your videos and paint for my bday and find my joy. Yesterday was the 2nd aniverary of my 28 yr d daughter so it makes today rough. I lost her and found watercolor.

I love granulating watercolours. My favorite paint brand is Daniel Smith.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

Lol, easier said and such. I bought galaxy brown only to find it much cooler than on their website. Can you tell us is there some other violet-y pink colour swatched in the supergranulating ones, other than tundra pink? Galaxy pink maybe, or volcano violet? Not so easy to tell, but your swatches look very interesting. I love Schmincke, they are my most used. They have two cobalt cerulean colors: cobalt azure and deeper, more pigmented one called cobalt cerulean. Thanks!

I am not really sure I get the granulating yet, but I am super new to painting. I do have your brush set 😁

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

It’s a fantastic way to get texture!!

Now I’m on the Opera comparison. I wasn’t sure which brand I have, so I waited until you finished to check, hoping it was Holbein because that was the standout for me. And? I do have Holbein. Yay!

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

Great video thanks! I love schmincke watercolours! I can’t find the pastel watercolours are they available in the U.K.?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I think the pastels were a limited edition. I haven't found them anywhere lately :(

So i have a acdemi pallet and I’m totally in love my goal is to finish the colors i have and to replace them with the horadam ones after

Don't own any of the Schmincke but I don't mind the granulating of pigments. I think as long as you are aware that is what they do on the page, you will be happy. Going to check them out for sure. Thank you again for the tips and swatching...love it!!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@johngeoger3784

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sundie, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now?

I want to try schmeke but it's a little out of my price range right now. I love the super granulating colors and I want them all 🤪

Hi Kristy I love your approach I have a couple of Schmincke tubes but I’m saving up for Black Friday to get more t, my question is the pad with the oval indents you used to swatch is that available or what did you use to create the impressions thanks from the Uk 🇬🇧

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I actually had those swatching tablets made :) They’re available on kristyrice.com

@johngeoger3784

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Carole, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now?

New to watercolor... but am ready to purchase some granulating watercolors and have looked into this brand.(Leslie)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Also look into 31 Purplefish - handmade brand. Her “haze’s” are incredibly granulating, more than any I’ve ever used. I reviewed them two videos back :)

I've been drooling over these paints on Amazon. They're so expensive though. I want the Shire super granulation set. White Night looks good as well and has a lot of good reviews. Have you tried those?

Schmincke is one of my favorites brands. The quality is always great and for living in Germany they are more affordable than Daniel Smith or QOR.🤗 At the moment you can buy a special edition called Random Grey I love this color 💜

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Random Grey?? I need that!

@Athanais157

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice I think you will love it. It’s such an interesting mix 💜

Of course i did use and i still use them! One of my expensive stuff in life are the 48 tin. But i don’t have expensive shoes jajaja. Hughs from Chile 🇨🇱 sorry for my horrible english 😋

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!

You can now include the super granulated 8 x 5 sets from Schminke..😎

I am in the middle of a love affair with the new to me super granulating sets of the 5ML tubes like haze and tundra etc. and now it’s very hard to find any Volcano so I went and got the half pans separately from separate suppliers and I now have a set of five of the volcano. I can’t seem to keep up with the special additions to pop up out of nowhere because I find one and then I go back to find it and it’s like it never existed. So I have put together a large pallet of 48/2 pans, for me 48 is large, of the five tube sets of super granulating colors that I have. I haven’t messed around with them yet but I kind of dream about them all the time.

So do prefer pouring your half pans or buying them wrapped?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh it depends…! If the manufacturer doesn’t alter the tube formula at all for half pans then I’m game especially if I’m adding to an existing palette but if I’m building new, from scratch I almost always go for filling my own!!

I love Schminke! I'm in the States and usually get them from Jackson's. I find the prices more reasonable.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I love Jackson’s sooo much!

@kittensteaparty

Жыл бұрын

I only had a 12color set that got from a sale at jacksons but before that sale I had been planning on just getting limited palette of 6-9 individual colors that really like (I like mixing & too many colors becomes overwhelming for my brain to keep track of). Super happy with the set I got but kept on daydreaming about getting cobalt turquoise & the naples yellows. Impulse googling them earlier today found out jackson's has schminke 50% off right now & finally will get the 2 colors I wanted most along with a couple extra because of the discounted price :)

Newby here. What would you use gradulation for mostly?

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Texture in places that make sense and surprises in places where it doesn’t!!

Was wondering which paper has those ovals embedded? Tried to find as a link but might have missed it. Thanks!

I don't own any of that brand. Most of my palette 60+ colors is Holbein. Daniel Smith tied with M. Graham would be next for the amount of colors. I have a few Winsor Newton, but got rid of most. I picked up some Mission Gold second-hand (14 colors). I have to say, I really love Holbein. Maybe it's because I don't look for a lot of granulation. Thank you for another fun video.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I do also love Holbein!

Yea, in the process of moving from Akademie to Horadam. I have maybe 20 colours so far and yes; one of them is super granulating... :)

Dear Christy, my Aquarell teacher told me to glue the panpaper so I have a list of the name and number of the colour. Also to paint the colour ,since the wraps are very small I also wrote the name and number on the same line. . Also if you want to buy a new colour you have the list and don't buy the colour twice . Thank you ever so much for your Video Greetings from Christiane Berlin Germany Christiane Berlin

Hi Kristy, I have a question. I received the Volcano set of the super granulating schminke and to my disappointment, the yellow had separated into a greasy like substance, followed by the paint. I was using it to fill a palette so it could dry, and I’ve now got a dried well of it. It is the most disappointing color to work with. It just looks, meh. I’m worried that I’ve ruined it. Can you do a video where you talk about paints separating in the tubes? How do we handle this? Even mixing the paint in the well/pan before it dried was moot because there was such much of the binder (gum Arabic?) that it just sort of … congealed. I’d love some advice! Especially what to do with the rest of the tube. Is it still any good?

@KristyRice

4 ай бұрын

I’ve had this happen a lot across various brands but I’m always able to mix it back to a normal consistency. If you’re not able to do that then I would try to get the tube exchanged

Although I'm a beginner I don't think I really like the granulating paints. My go to is Windsor Newton pans. I hope they add some new colors, even though I don't really need them! 😂 I would love for you to do a tutorial on what you painted here or something similar, I absolutely love it, it's gorgeous!!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

W&N is super transparent and clean overall so perhaps granulating isn’t your thing and that’s allllrught :) I also wish they would add more colors!!!

@Scottlp2

2 жыл бұрын

If you work from tube paint, you may want to add drop or 2 of glycerine to each well as you squeeze the tube paint in (and mix). Otherwise WN (tube) doesn’t rewet as well. I use mostly DS and m Graham because they rewet super easily.

@berolinastrassmann

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scottlp2 Good tip, thanks.

Wow, I love your Schmincke palette. Where did you purchase the Schmincke pastel colors? I can't seem to find them.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I found them on St Louis Art Supply but they were a limited edition. I think they are basically sold out everywhere. Try Etsy or eBay

@karenbarwick4416

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice thank you!!

Where can I find a pad of those swatching embossed ovals that you seem to be using?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

kristyrice.com!

@rfwomon

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice I couldn’t find it!

Do you know if it is possible to get duplicate cards that come in the Schmincke 24 half pan sets? I want to fill it in, but I will probably change what colors I have in the set as I go along. 😀

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Cards? Do you mean colors?

@megantillman2824

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice I mean the paper card that comes with the box that you can paint so you know which paint you are using. Now that I’m writing this though, I realize you probably don’t use those cards since you swatch colors in different ways and don’t usually care the name of colors so much. 🤣 I have Covid right now so clearly I wasn’t thinking entirely clearly when I asked that question. I tested positive on Wednesday and was pretty sick at first, but I’m already feeling much better. I was so sick at first that I didn’t even want to paint! 😳 Last night I had a dream about something I want to paint today.

Sometimes I love granulating colors, for skies, or rocks, and sometimes shadows. It depends on what I’m using them for.

I got my first set of professional watercolor paints from Schmincke this past Christmas. It’s the 12 half pan box but it has space for 12 more. Before it I had been using the Viviva Colorsheets that after three years of painting still go around with me in my pencil pouch. So, the jump from dye-based to pigment-based watercolor was a big shift for me. Schmincke is really nice, with tons of pigment loaded into them and they mix and mingle nicely. I still have a long way to go in regards of my skills because I’m having a hard time making really light colors (like a sky blue or a lilac) and I get a lot of hard edges when layering, but I think it has more to do with me being a newbie than the paints themselves. I love that you can buy the half-pans since it’s a great way to try out new colors without breaking the bank. Overall I’ve been using them for five months and I’m enjoying them very much. :)

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll tell you what, it may not be your skills as much as you think. Dye based pigment and Schmincke share one thing…they both produce hard edges more easily, at least in my experience. I do love the wildness of Schmincke but for clean, smooth washes? Grab a few pans of Holbein or Mission Gold

@soulsearchmedia

2 жыл бұрын

I carry Viviva colorsheets around with me too! I love how I can paint anywhere with them without taking up my entire purse. I have a little pocket a little stetchbook fits into with a water brush and the colorsheets.

Did you say you did a video with the student grade pastel shades? I can’t find that video, maybe I dreamed that you said that!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not dreaming!! Here ya go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJOlvMqSkpfLptI.html

Your style of painting has changed my life!!!!! I watch your videos over and over again. The inspiration art you shared was gorgeous. Can you please tell me the name of the artist? Thanks for everything!!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! His name is Bas Meeuws :)

@marilynkadzielski9670

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice thank you so much, Kristy. I’m a homebound retired educator who loves to learn. You’ve expanded my already happy life. I can’t thank you enough!

I only have 2 Horadam colors and All the Academy colors which I have been using for a long time. But I just finished collecting all the White Nights colors and they are overwhelming. I need 4 palettes to contain them. Fun, but definitely overwhelming.

@jessbutterfly9801

2 жыл бұрын

Ii have the 36 full pan white knights set and I just love the colours. There so pigmented and meet there colour. They bloom beautiful.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I’m super curious about White Nights! I get asked about them alll the time !

Hi Kristy. I’d like to find a large palette like yours. What kind of palette is the one you switched to?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a vintage watercolor tin… found it on eBay years ago but there are many there now that are quite large :)

@lauraanderson3056

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice I’m on eBay now looking :)

what size are the little magnets?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

The magnets are 3mmx2mm.

I personally and I’m new at this. I love the explosive/blooming. I love the unknown of what’s gonna happen. I use my flower stamps to paint. I would love a suggestion Those are not the watercolor for me Thank you

I think there is an better comparison for the Cerulean Blue from Winsor & Newton Proffesionell and that is Schmincke Horadam‘s Cobalt Azure. In my opinion Winsor and Newtons Cerulean Blue is an „cheaper“ version of Schmincke Cobalt Azure.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is super helpful :) This cerulean hue from a Schmincke def feels cobalt-less!!😘

Give me ALL of the granulating colors! 😍🥰

New to watercolor, can you mix brands? Do they play well together. How about mixing student and professional brands

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I mix brands all the time! It’s fun to learn how some play with others differently :) But yes yes mix away!

@carolpursley2901

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice Thanks, have learned so much from you.

@shadowguard3578

2 жыл бұрын

I’m like Kristy, I mix my brands. I don’t have enough colors from each brand to be a brand purist. I think it’s easier on the wallet to mix brands. ☺️

What I have always wondered is: Are Schmincke watercolor tin boxes of better quality than other brands? Both their tin palettes and pans look quite sturdy to me. Or do all tin palettes perform the same?

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Hmm good question. I haven’t noticed that they are any more sturdy than other brands…

@UTleochi

Жыл бұрын

Their boxes are a bit different to the Meeden boxes, especially their limited editions. However people often complain about their sharp edges, especially regarding the largest and smallest sets. Oddly enough all the 24 half pan sets always have rolled edges. They sometimes offer them as special editions with very pretty colourful lids. They come out with new designs every year. Some people adore their square boxes (also limited editions, and not always available). Have a look at Jackson’s webpage, you may like some of them. I personally don’t mind the sharp edges, and frankly wouldn’t even have noticed them because I didn’t know any others when I started painting ages ago.

@minalyons1

2 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely. I often say I use schmincke hardware with daniel smith software 😅 Schmincke boxes are to go boxes in every size, they are definitely the best, the most sturdy, and the most functional (ie look for their 18 pans set)

Jackson's had schminke on sale when I looked today 8/12/2022.

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Ooohhh!!

You don't use the Royal Talens brands?

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

They are on the way, lol!

Maybe I missed it, but we’re these their granulating colors or super granulating colors?