Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle Review & Comparison with Artists Line
Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle Review & Comparison with Artists Line
Let's see how the new student grade Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle compares to the artist Sennelier Watercolors! I will also compare it to other student watercolors in the same price range.
Pros:
Price: I paid $27.49 for the 24 color set with a palette at Jerry's Artarama: www.jerrysartar... (retail price is $55)
Vivid transparent colors
Suitable for glazing
Color numbers match professional range (although colbalt blue and primary red do not seem the same as the pro number color)
Palette is lightweight and comfortable and the mixing area can be removed for cleaning or if you need more mixing space.
Paints preform exactly like the pro range (every watercolor brand seems to have a unique feel to them and these "fell" like sennelier pro paints, if you like these you will like the pro versions as they behave the same)
When painted side by side with the same colors of the artist line the colors are the same or only slightly different, for instance as the ultramarine dried I could see what looked like a bit of white filler separating out. I would not have noticed it if was not right next to the artist version.
These are as good if not better than other student brands I recommend in vibrancy (such as Van Gogh, Grumbacher academy, Cotman or Sonnett)
Lightfast info is on the box (but no pigment info) and they use the ASTM method: 16 colors are ASTM 1 (excellent lightfast), 3 colors are ASTM 2 (Very Good Lightfast) and 4 colored are ASTM n. r. (not rated)
These colors mix cleanly and would not hinder a beginner learning how watercolors work.
Cons:
I can't find pigment info on these paints. I could assume that the pigments match the color numbers BUT I am fairly certain that the cobalt blue is a mix and not pb28 and primary red shared a color code number with standard Alizerian crimson and it just does not look like PR83 to me. The box has lightfast ratings but not pigment info. That is really the only "con" for me.
Bottom line, go for it! I think these are decent paints and a great value. I recommend refilling the pans with sennelier artist tube paint as they run out and you have a great start to watercolor success. Let me know if you have questions in the comments below. Fore more info on these paints check out the sennelier website: www.sennelier-c...
Sennelier La Petit Aquarelle Review & Comparison with Artists Line
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Lindsey sometimes I just turn your videos on bc your positive happy voice makes me feel better. I just listen and walk away and dont watch sometimes.
I've watched this video about 4-5 since you published it just over a year ago because since before you did this review I've been wanting these. I finally decided, after what seem like forever, to get them when saw the price drop to $33 on Amazon just a few weeks ago and right when I was about to get them it when up to about $50-52. So I patiently waited and watched it and they just dropped to $29.96 a couple of days ago so I ordered them and now I'm about to watch this again because I'm about to swatch them and because I love your videos and reviews! Also, for anyone else that is still on the fence about them, they are right now even cheaper at $28.79 on Amazon!!
@ChristopherSobieniak
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the 12 color set at a local art shop in town for $24, I thought it was an OK deal.
OMG what a fantastically straightforward and in-depth review of student grade watercolor sets!! 😍. I can’t even begin to tell you how overwhelmed I’ve been as a newbie trying to figure out which paints to buy and all the other supplies, such as a palette to go with it. This video fairly compares a lot of the brands I was considering and the rating you gave at the end helped validate what I was thinking. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💕🌷✨ For any other newbies out there, I started off with a Phoenix brand on Amazon which is vibrant and creamy but didn’t seem to be able to do a lot of the wash or layering techniques that are shown on KZread videos… super frustrating. I’d also bought two small sets of 12 (Prima vintage & Paul Rubens glitter/metallic) that I love and I wanted to be able to somehow add the pans to a larger palette, to avoid having three different cases to carry around. I’m 7 months pregnant so simplicity and lightweight is key for me right now lol. Went with the Mijello 18 well plastic water tight palette, which I can ingeniously put the Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle 24 Half Pan set paints into, along with my other two sets via magnetic tape (check out the reviews on Amazon for the palette and you’ll see how this can be done!). And Voila! A nicely sized case that’s not too big, which allows for a lot of full pan sizes along with adding my 24 half pans of additional colors, and two huge mixing areas still left over! Whew so glad that the process of endless research has ended lol 😅
I agree with Leeanne. Lindsey, you have such a wonderful positive, helpful, and happy attitude towards most things in your videos, which puts me in a great mood. Anyway, thanks for this review - just what I needed.
I think Sennelier absolutely make the best student grade watercolors in pans. I find the W&N Cotmans TUBE paints really pigmented, however, their 1/2 pan paints I find really weak in pigment.
Just got really tired of messing with cheapo watercolors and ordered the Sennelier Student set! Love your style Lindsay! You inspire us all!
sometimes looking back at older videos helps us get perspective on paint options. Thanks Lindsay! Your a real Gem for everyone of your viewers!
I'm laughing bc I've had this set for a few months and I totally didn't know the mixing tray came out until I saw your video! :) SO much easier to clean that way. Ty for the review!
@marilynpastre7467
3 жыл бұрын
Omg! Me too! Never knew the mixing tray came out😂
The Sennelier umber colors are made with natural pigments (PBR7), instead of synthetic oxides, so there is some variation between batches. I only use the artist line and there is a difference between raw umber from tubes and pans, the tube paint is more yellowish and the pan is more grayish as I think raw umber should look, though I use both for different effects.
Hi Lindsay! I a have a set of Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle and I enjoy using them a lot. Granted, I'm not a professional artist by any means, but these are really nice paints. One thing to note too, you are correct, the plastic tray that contain the paints can be popped out as well so if you want to make an entirely new travel set with separate pans in there, I'm sure it can be done.
Thank you for the review , the comparison btwn artist and student was very helpful 👍
I’ve had the La Petite for a year and I didn’t realize till I saw you pull it out that the mixing area tray pulled out. And you’re totally right about how all Sennelier paints can be glazed and glazed and glazed without losing any luminosity. Thank you!
Yay! The review/comparison I was waiting for! Thank you so much, Lindsay! I've got their 12-color student grade set and I love it! I was just very curious to see how they compare to the artist grade. I agree with you: the cobalt blue hue is the weakest of the 12, I would have preferred a prussian blue instead.
I just got the Sennilier after seeing your review and I Love them. They are great for my portait as I can render very good skin tones by layering. Thanks for this info but I already like the high priced spread!
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
awesome!
The Van Gogh line of Royal Talens are also high quality. I agree about Lukas, great value. The Sennelier are definitely more washy and transparent--the style of French watercolor is often line and wash so they don't favor the opaque, saturated color in my experience. I'd be very comfortable recommending the Petite Aquarelle to students.
Thanks for the great review! Just ordered the set from Jerry's, plus ordered the artist's set of 12 10ml tubes that come with the metal palette which makes them really affordable! Paula in Florida
"oh, maybe this ultramarine looks more robust... or maybe not LoL" You made me a happy day :D
What a review of the products..Thanks Linsay..I can count on u now :)
I was just looking at purchasing this because it is on sale. So happy you posted a review!
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I think you will enjoy them if you decide to get them
Thanks for the nice detailed review. You confirmed my impression of the two grades of Sennelier.
Very thorough video! 4sho helpful, thank you thank you thank you! Just bought my sennelier watercolor today!
I just ordered this the other day. I am trying to follow along with you on some of your easy stuff. Love your show
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Oh, you will enjoy them, happy painting!
Hi Lindsay..........As soon as I saw this today I was absolutely convinced that you were right. My colors are nowhere near as clean as yours. I should try the replacement set and see what I get.
I just swatched out my Sennelier today and I love how they layer- I always overwork my paintings too- so I was so happy to hear of a paint that is basically perfect for that! I did see the browns are very weak- but with some layering they are good- they have a glow about them that I like, I cant explain it, I do like them a lot- and the price cannot be beat. I almost worry that it might go up- 27 bucks for 24 colors?? and i LOVE the case!! they are set apart from all the student paint sets I own. Mine already have divets in them as well- they are soft- I guess that would be one complaint, and the browns- 2. The browns tho can be darker when layered- so I guess I have to take that one back- All in all I am thrilled with them
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I am sure the price will rise, these are new, usually new things are put out low to test the market, if they get popular the price will go up, if they are not the price stays low and possible the product goes away. I dont think that will happen tho:)
I just spent far too much money on watercolors at a local art store, so I ordered this set to have since it has more colors, and I will have tubes to "add" later. Thank you for the review, as I was looking for a good sale to take advantage of!
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
you can put half pans down the center as well!
@PaintsandGlitter
7 жыл бұрын
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I received it very quickly and was able to play a little. I gave my try at painting poinsettias like you have, but I wasn't able to achieve the same intensity in color. I did wonder if it may be the paper I have, but I am loving this. My only "drawback" is that I do wish it came with a brush, but that's just a personal opinion.
My art instructor asked me if I could only paint with the La Petite paints would I continue to paint and I said no. Wow! There is such a difference between the two.
Great video Lindsay! 😆 I really like sennelier professional, so I am glad to see they have a student line now.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
thanks, it is really impressive:)
@DrawingWithFire
7 жыл бұрын
GracieShack shack Thanks Gracie! 😆
Another thorough, informative and fun review tyfs :)
I just picked up a aqua-mini 8 set which would be great for having with you for a quick painting on the go. great vibrant colours
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
nice, I have looked at that before:)
Wonderful comparison Lindsay! Thanks for such a great and informative video. I've thought of getting these for a while now, thought the set looked fun. BTW I'm surprised you have Kusakabe watercolours! Gonna go check out your review of them now ^ u ^
I'm so jealous of all the different paints you have! I paint in mostly acrylic and watercolor and I hope to get some higher quality paints for Christmas this year :)
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
you can use my experience and buy what is right for you, that's why I post the reviews;) I would not have so many if I didn't do this for a living:)
Can anyone help me decide? I’m choosing between sennelier la petite aquarelle (£40 for 24 half pans), white nights (£60 for 36 whole pans) or talens Van Gogh (£35 for 24 half pans). I’ve included prices because they’re super variable to the prices I’ve seen everyone paying in videos! Thanks :)
@thefrugalcrafter
3 жыл бұрын
You really cant go wrong with any but if it was me I'd go with white nights as you get much more gor your money and if is professional range. They are all excellent choices tho.
@shay1042
3 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter thank you!!!
Hi Lindsay! Very nice review! Always like to see you get excited about something new and the pictures you painted were wonderful! Those sheep-all three paintings and the fox-beautiful! You're a nice part of my day! Keep warm! See you next time! :) TFS
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@teresab1341
7 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! I appreciate your reply SO MUCH and you really are someone to look forward to each day! Have a great day!! : )
Hi there. I've been enjoying all your watercolor videos lately. Even rewatching a few. I've been on the fence between getting the La Petite set or White Nights. They're both between $30-$40 right now on amazon (24 set). I was just wondering what your opinion on these 2 were. What's your take on what each set is good for? Like, Sennelier is good for floral - or so I've heard being mentioned plenty before. There aren't many videos on the La Petite set (or speedpaints). So I've been perplexed about how each perform during a painting. I wish I could just get both at once. Lol.
@succ1r
5 жыл бұрын
y. Pacheco get white nights. They are professional grade while the la petite is student
@Angelwrites
2 жыл бұрын
@@succ1r light-fast isn't as great as la petite from other reviewers. So for a professional it's best to stick with light-fast.
Very good test and comparison, l will definitely share this with my friends. Among the paints you tested which one is more opaque? Can you please give me your 3 best artist and 3 best student grades? Thank you.
I think the pigment or color is just one aspect.. it would be interessting how they act in wet.. how do they flow or not?
They have a sale again going on and you may have just convinced me to get the student grade paints!
@thefrugalcrafter
4 жыл бұрын
You cant go wrong
I'm wondering if Jackson's Watercolor from jacksonsart.com is the same as this since I heard they are made by Sennelier. I tried some and was unexpectedly impressed.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
maybe
Lindsay is the removable inner tray in the set of 24 a new addition? I ‘m trying to remove mine…OMG!! It does pry out to provide extra mixing area…Thank you!! I’ve had this set for 3-4 years, and never knew this. Love your reviews!!
When mine la petite dried the black started to be really black and i had to add white nights brown so ut loooks black the yellow is good but blue not really and green
Awesome! Lindsay, will you please do a video on how to flatten an already finished watercolor painting? Thanks
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
good idea!
@enyardreems
6 жыл бұрын
I use all kinds of methods from an low temp iron between some buffers on each side to mounting on a harder paper and following up with pressing between books, tho sometimes it will leave wrinkles if the warps are deep.
Thank you VERY much for such a complete report! How do you choose with which to work?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I bounce around between sets but I pick a setthat had the variety of colors I need and are good for the techniques I want to do.
Do you prefer Daniel Smith over QOR? I hope you don’t mind my questions, but I’m looking for the best paints for my money.
Hey girl! these are on my list to get as i LOVE the Sennelier artist paints, but who are you emailing? you should contact savoir faire the importer and they ALWAYS get back to you very fast with any questions. I got these for my niece and nephew (10 & 12) but I could not decide what set to get for myself, 12, 24 or tubes. but hopefully they will let me play with their sets at Xmas.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
thanks! I emailed Sennelier france I think via the contact form on their site
@ColoringKaria
7 жыл бұрын
cool beans! get in touch with the importer savior faire and they will be happy to help.
Thank you so much for all the info Lindsay! Very helpful!
Lindsay, I've been thinking about this for quite some time now, but which one would you recommend, just an opinion: sennelier la petite aquarelle half pans or sennelier set of 8 pans? Thanks, here's hoping for a response🍀🍎
So, I haven't used watercolors since 3rd grade, but buying the student paints today lol. I am also looking at the Mimik synthetic brushes. I can only afford to purchase one brush today, which size do you recommend I get? Will buy the different sizes in a few weeks. Thank you Lindsay and have a great day! :D
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
#8 round
@michaelannfitzgerald8742
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
ive always heard good things about sennelier wc paints but theyre ridiculously expensive! maybe ill try this more affordable student line! :) thanks for this video! also wondering, in the narrow space of the La Petit pallette,can you fit more half pans or is it only for brushes??
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
yes, you can fit 12 half pans or 6 full pans:)
@XxMyvxRocksx382xX
7 жыл бұрын
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich great,thank you! :)!
I wish I had seen this before I bought the artist's colors.
Could you perhaps fit sennelier whole pans down the middle of the petite aquarelle set?
@lucyberger7625
4 жыл бұрын
You can! I did on mine
Thank you for sharing these demo. I would like to order the Red, Yellow and Blue of Sennelier Artist grade in tubes, as a beginner, can you pls help me what color code l need to use in ordering? Thank you
Thanks Lindsay, I swatched mine out today and am really happy I took your advice and ordered them! You mentioned that when you run out you would fill it with the tube, would you fill with the student or would you fill with the artists? Thanks
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I would get the artists, they won't be too expensive if you buy a tube as needed. At least I am getting some of that olive green! Many of the other colors I have (and can refill) from other lines so no point duplicating.
@anitaholmes9713
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay...so you don't mind having a mix of brands in one palette?
Hi. Great review. Helping me out to decide. Since Sennelier is honey-based too, how does this compare to Kuratake Gansai Tambi paints? Also, is the Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle in 12 tubes ok to buy? Instead of the pans? Pros? Cons? Thanks.
@thefrugalcrafter
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the la petit tubes but it should be fine. The Sennelier are moist while the gansai are hard in pans.
@harayaatlikha
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insights. 😊
Both are same quality ?
Awesome !!! Btw what type of paper you used in the video ??
Tell me, is there a fundamental difference between your paints SENNELIER "L'AQUARELLE" and Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle (in a white plastic case)? (well, except the price, of course). Thank you!
@thefrugalcrafter
6 жыл бұрын
Usage wise and looks wise they are so very similar! Sennelier obviously wants to put their best foot forward with the LaPetite Aquarelle because they are really high quality and I think it is smart because if student like them once they upgrade they will pick selennier. They don't offer as many colors in this range but the colors they do have are fabulous. I recommend getting the 24 pan set if you can find it at a nice price. I am happy with my purchase:)
@undergroundmoon5377
6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the answer! :)
Thank you for this review, Lindsey! can you fit half pans in the paint brush space? I can't tell from photos I've seen and if I got this I'd like to maximize the palette. Ps- I really liked the two paintings you made with this set❤️
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
yes, 12 hald pans or 6 full pans (I just ran down to my studio to check LOL!)
@alicem1111
7 жыл бұрын
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich thank you for checking!
So, like 3-4 questions: Now that you’ve gotten to try Shinhan paints where would you place shinhan pro vs sennelier la petite? Someone told me the Shinhan pro is similar to mission silver class? But that it’s better than the Cotman, so vs Sennelier la petit? (I’m on a budget and I am looking into getting pro paint vs student lines, but like going with the cheaper professional stuff.) Also! You did a huge video on all your paints which I watched like 4x last night because I am kinda really looking for one of the better quality student or just gunna go straight to a pro line, but maybe start small. (I read that if I practice often maybe going for a pro one would be better, but I’m still learning water color.) 2. I noticed you said you didn’t really touch your Hydrus in the video! One of my favorite KZread artists has used Dr. Martin’s Concentrated water colors, I’m used to using their black ink and went to colored inks and have been really looking into buying the concentrated and then they changed the formula to radiant watercolors. .I was wondering if you had a video going over the Hydrus or even the Radiant Concentrated Water Color by dr. Ph. Martins? (I’ve noticed people keep saying hydrus or liquid water colors are hybrids, but idk what they mean by that yet. .) - That being said, I have liked ink more than water color and figured they’re less lightfast which is why I like them, but I’m going to be trying my hand at semi photo realistic mixed media art and I’m trying to get all of my supplies together so I can really try my hand at that kind of art. I’ve been wanting to do it for years and would love to see what an ex-art director would say. I’d ask my past instructors, but they’re not responding to me. :/
@cym.oreo_creates
5 жыл бұрын
As for pro paint I read up on the comments for Shinhan PWC and SWC, then looked up the prices for those. I also looked into the prices for Mission Gold, Qor, Winsor Newton, Sennelier pro paint sets, and researched blick, Jerry Artarama, Amazon, and Ebay trying to compare prices. I think by far the cheapest prices for pro paints among those websites is on amazon and are the Shinhan PWC 24 ($90.54,) Mission Gold Class Water Color Palette 36 ($71 Amazon,) and Qor ($72.03.) (I also found empty water color cases 30-48 pan for like $13-18 Amazon.) I’ve been like bouncing on whether or not to go for the Dr. PH Martin’s Concentrated Water Color ($68 @Ebay free shipping) or go for a student line then pro line first. . . Not sure what would be best to start off with for the art style I really want to practice. Emm, the semi photo realistic mixed media art I like has a lot of florals, and animals. And the artists I like do both anime/manga styles as well as semi photo realistic/slight surreal/abstract. I have like a large mixed media canson 98 lb. paper and a bunch of mixed media sketchbooks that will probably handle my practice, I will be buying arches water color pads since they’re so cheap on Amazon rn. (Amaaaazing - I never find them at $18 T.T) . . Idk if this extra info would help, just saying semi photo real mixed media probably puts into perspective a certain degree of layering. .Just putting all of my thoughts out there.
@thefrugalcrafter
5 жыл бұрын
I think Id go strait to pro, out of the options you mentioned I'd pic QoR
@cym.oreo_creates
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that helps so much :3 @@thefrugalcrafter
Wow sold out already. Good demo Lindsay. What is the brand again you said is very difficult to find? It sounded like Cusa Kobi or something like that?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Kusakabe NEO watercolors
earlier in the summer I bought the senniler 12+6 at jerrys and after your review I do feel less bad about buying (though I would have liked that olive green in the La Petit..) I was wondering, in your artist set, do you have trouble mixing oranges? there's a lot of reds but I feel like they all lean towards blue/purple, so when I mix them with the yellows the results are peachy. It's a bit frustrating because I like to mix my oranges and also work with less colors (like 5 or 6 max). Any advice/luck?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
try your bright yellow color, with the bright red (on the +6 color side of the palette) and a smidgen of Venetian red. I think you will get a rich orange, the Venetian red had a really strong orange undertone but too much and you might get a muddy color.
@tomomyuu
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tip! The bright yellow is Napels Yellow Deep in my palette actually. I've tried this a couple times and am ending up with an earthy orange (not vibrant, but an interesting color..). So I actually just had the idea to try using burnt sienna (instead of the v. red) and I feel I'm getting just a little closer to orange I may want, but both ways gave me some nice earthy colors that I really like.
The company didn't write you back? Unacceptable. All inquiries should be responded to as a company is only as good as their customer service. : ) "I'm so fancy!" Oh don't get me singing the song. LOL We'd all be in for it. Thank you Lindsay for all that you do! : ) Theresa
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
You never know with technology, I filled out the contact us form, maybe there was a glitch or they might be on vacation for the holidays
@blahblahart5
7 жыл бұрын
Always positive. You may be right. : )
Great video, thank you! :) If you could only have one (full) set of Artist grade watercolours.. which would you choose?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
+Om yn there are so many good brands... I have been using m graham for a long time so I have a fondness for them but the Sennelier are great for layering and glazing. Check prices where you live and see what is economical because most artist quality big brand paints are excellent but price can vary greatly country to country.
@ebyn77
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@mandy.austin
7 жыл бұрын
Om yn
I really don't know why Sennelier takes such an "expensive" wrap. Daniel Smith is a bit over twice per ml open stock at around $1.40 but Sennelier (artist quality) at 64 cents is only about 5 cents more per ml open stock than M. Graham. I have and like both but MG can't touch Sennelier's luminosity. In my view with the exception of a few pigments, its Daniel Smith that's too pricey for what you get. I guess its just popular reputation built over time with word of mouth... should be checked out first before the cash outlay. I do agree that artist's against student, Sennelier's come closer than at least the other two brands I'm familier with.. Grumbacher and W&N.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I agree and the per tube price of sennelier is not bad, I fell in love with the olive green in the student set and bought a tube in the artist line and I think it was only about $8 for 21 ml
@2lmdi
7 жыл бұрын
I know why you fell in love with it. Its a staple for me too. I use it in all kinds of mixes but love it to gently tone down reds with just a tiny dip into it.
What an informative video, love allll the swatches (heart eyes!). Thank you. I am buying my first set soon, but doubting between White Nights & Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle. Anyone any advice?
@sheillaallen2538
4 жыл бұрын
Tess I have both and like both. Sennelier does have more transparent, but white nights has some good quality too. But for first pallet I’d lean toward the Sennelier
@quintessaence
4 жыл бұрын
@@sheillaallen2538 Thanks for your reply, Sheila. :) Still haven't made a decision. My oh my!
@paula6642
4 жыл бұрын
I suggest white nights, they are wonderful, really.
This review was VERY helpful. Thanks so much for being honest! I was going to choose the $130 professional set, but now that I see how small a difference there is, I would rather go for the student one.Anyways, I have a new problem now. Sennelier or Van Gogh? Van Gogh's colors on paper look better to me, but I like the palette and the transparency of Sennelier...
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
don't worry, you can't go wrong with either:)
@thelastcoffeebean
7 жыл бұрын
ok thanks :)
Hi Lindsay. How do I make a comment on your blog. And I wanted to know if you have used the powder blender for colored pencils? Was going to ask this on blog. but couldnt. lol
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I have not but it is on my list to try!
What's the synthetic brush that you're using? I've been trying to find one with an edge like that and havent been able to come across one lol
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Royal Aqualon, most big box stores have them. They also have a line called Majestic that is also good.
Can you fit half pans down the middle?
@thefrugalcrafter
5 жыл бұрын
Half pans fit. I haven't tried whole pans
@sacredrose5477
5 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter That is with the petite aquarelle set of 24 1/2 pans correct?
@thefrugalcrafter
5 жыл бұрын
@@sacredrose5477 yes it is! It's a lovely selection, you probably wont find it lacking for many colors either.
Are the hinges durable or do they look like they could snap easy?
@thefrugalcrafter
5 жыл бұрын
So far so good. I would worry about the latch before the hinge ghostly but it feels well made
Hi Lindsay, How do these compare to the Turner watercolors?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
turners are professional quality, a bit stronger and more transparent
hey Lindsay I have one question for u but not about this video but do u know a website were they sell prismacolor colored pencils that are cheap I've been wondering and I thought of u btw I LOVE your videos ❤❤plz reply plz😃
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I saw the set of 135 for $50 on amazon
@karinaa6870
7 жыл бұрын
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich OMG u replied thank you so much love you❤❤
Hi Lindsay! I have the Koi watercolor travel set, and was wondering how that compares to this. Would this be a higher quality? I do like my koi, but they are often opaque and sometimes I feel my painting getting muddy. I also like the layout of this palette much better! Do you think this would be a good investment even though I already have a different set?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Koi is more opaque and you are better using more colors than mixing a lot with koi, it is not a bad set but I think most of the colors there are mixes already and have opaque filler so yes the sennelier is a better set and more transparent. they are quite different, you might find you like one set for some subject and the other for different things. Stick with Koi if you like it, I have a koi set and I enjoy it and I can let me kids use it without worry.
@beccaneeley4389
7 жыл бұрын
Oh that makes sense why they tend to get muddy when mixing a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.
Hey Lindsay, I looked at this again and heard you mentioned Alizarin Crimson as part of the student set but not being true to the pigment for Aliz.. My set came with Rose Madder. Are there different sets in the La petite's, like there are with the 34 pc. Mission Gold? In MG, I have the Asian Set, but I know that there are 2 others. The European and the US sets contain different colors.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
you know, maybe there was a typo on my box, it seems more like a rose madder or carmine
is there a good small and simple (not too many colors) portable watercolor set out there for under or at 25 dollars?
@brookemilkis4946
7 жыл бұрын
kira gladden Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Sketchers Pocket Box www.amazon.com/dp/B00004THXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_igGvyb8J0HG4Z this is my favorite palette
@foxstarx8321
7 жыл бұрын
Brooke Milkis Oh wow! it's perfect, thank you! 😁
@anitaholmes9713
7 жыл бұрын
I have that one as well and love it!
@TreasaLynch
7 жыл бұрын
kira gladden sennelier have an 8 pan set which is probably in the price range...not sure for US. the paints are artist grade. It's a handy little box. I have the Cotman box too and like it a lot.
@brookemilkis4946
7 жыл бұрын
kira gladden no problem! i have had this palette for a long time and when my pan is empty instead of buying new pans i just fill it with my watercolor paint tubes wait a few days for it to dry and its a pan again!
Where you get the water colors at???
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Jerry's Artarama
@madisoncastillo2610
7 жыл бұрын
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich thx!
Thanks again
They look similar to the Winsor and Newton.
Amazing
How do these stand up to Arteza?
@thefrugalcrafter
5 жыл бұрын
I prefer these. Although I like most of the Arteza products their watercolors are not my favorite.
Excellent review, as always :) Wondering who makes the brush you are using?
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
Royal & Langnickle, it is an Aqualon #10 round
@katherinesimonds622
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lindsay :)
Lindsay, do you have an address that we can send you snail mail? Thank you for your wonderful review! !
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I don't, my mail comes to my home. Thank you for thinking of me though:)
@MrsTiffanyGrey
7 жыл бұрын
Dear Lindsay, Think about a P.O. BOX someday. .. your subscribers love you and would like to send you gifts of gratitude for all you do for us! Love, Tiffany 😀
Bought it!
These are honey based watercolors: here is a short video into how they make the watercolros: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZh7vKetipPfpbw.html
thank you for this review. love to see the comparison before buying. just in case : there is an 'e' at petite, as aquarelle is a feminine word in french, you don't pronounce the final T without it ;-) TFS and have a nice day.
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
oops!Thanks, I fixed my title:)
Honestly, I think the student grade sucks and the artist professional grade a huge improvement.
Love your tutorials. Is there a possibility that you can do a tutorial using watercolour mixed with gold leaf. Anna
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
+Anna Klijn do you mean the powders or flakes?
@annaklijn7589
7 жыл бұрын
Oh dear that a quick reaction . I mean the leafs or the flakes.💐. Bye the way very nice that you give the pigment numbers. Love from Sweden
The main problem is that there's not Petite Aquarelle replacement pans for sale. Yet....
@thefrugalcrafter
7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if by the time they use up a student pan they might buy a tube of the artist line to refil it since they use the same color numbers. It would not be so costly to upgrade one color at a time, maybe? Or maybe they will come out with individual student paints if these sell well.
There's something about the student grade paints that I find borderline ugly. It really put me off trying the artist grade.