yet worth the cost !!! It shows how to start with pencil sketches of objects and then the painting of them. The rest of the Saturdays in July, we continue on with the world tour of watercolors, next stops- Russia, Germany, France and the UK! Powered by. Clean up was quick and easy, with a little Masters Brush Cleaner for the brushes and a spritz of water and a paper towel across the palette. You always make me want to break the piggy bank. I prefer to fill my own pans with an assortment of Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Holbein, and Da Vinci paints. I’m a sucker for boxes and containers, too. National coffee day. One of my favorites from Holbein is their Brilliant Gold gouache. Dick Blick and Utrecht– $401. I spent about 2 hours on the painting above last night and it’s still wet today. Related Products. All previous review posts can be found under “Reviews” on the menu or click here. I mostly use Holbein, but also Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton professional watercolors. I've been using Daniel Smith watercolours since 1995 - just two years after they were first produced. I really, REALLY enjoyed working with them. Artists that used Sennelier oils include Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, and Picasso. Then there is turquoise! I used soapy brush cleaner and that helped to clean the brush better but not completely. And of course, the containers……sigh. Are they not included because you haven’t used them, or because you feel they’re interior to the rest? To thin the paint you can use a little water or Duo Linseed Oil. I had to force myself to put it back. Hello.. thankyou for the review! Mineral Violet is a color I read about frequently online. Sweet paint dreams to you. Holbein Duo paints are more expensive than the other water-soluble brands because of their higher pigment load and use of more expensive pigments. Holbein Purified Linseed Oil. I also put the other book you list in this post on my Amazon list. Hi Jane, thank you for sharing all this information. Highly recommended. I have tried several brands, but primarily use Holbein and will sometimes use a few Daniel Smith […], […] version as I am only 5’ 3”. Holbein Artist Watercolour - Viridian Hue, Emerald Green Nova, Compose Green. Vary nice set, you get what you pay for with these. But the lightfastness is questionable. I used your swatches and info to pick out my own tubes, and so far i could not be happier with the end results. It would if the top part was trimmed off. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments on the first supply post! An increase in pigment quality can be achieved simply in the production process. World Watercolor Month is also a non-profit initiative. From Handprint.com: “Holbein opera is a more intense bluish pink hue (chroma of 79), and has long been a favorite of botanical and landscape watercolor painters for its captivating, bright floral or flamingo color. I have to stay within a budget (as do we all) but I am a junkie for art supplies, too (and containers…….oh the art clutter!). The painting of the sheep is an example using Manganese Blue Nova and Cobalt Violet Light mostly surrounding the sheep. I know the tins you speak of because I have an M&M one that I got a Walmart! I warn that this post may bring up impulse issues for you too. I might be a watercolor collector, but I would never pay what they are asking at those sites listed up above, ebay– around $152 with shipping, straight from Japan. I also see some possible new paint selections. I am a watercolour artist, passionate about colour. I got the newest one, Paint Yourself Calm. Through figures 2 and 3 below, we can see schematically, a comparison between the distribution abilities of the paint. Go for the Opera Ellie! I used swatches from Dick Blick here, but you can also see them in the big panel swatch above for row 5. Holbein Duo Aqua Oil Colors are formulated to be diluted with water and to dry faster than traditional oils. Many of the pigments are more opaque than other brands, for example, Holbein. how long did it take for the tube paint to harden like pan paints? Love that Holbein box. Those Irodori colors are very appealing! Holbein Duo paints are more expensive than the other water-soluble brands because of their higher pigment load and use of more expensive pigments. They (Holbein) are an excellent brand for anything, but I like the wet on dry applications when I am charging a bead or stroke with additional color, because I can mix and mingle in a little more controlled fashion. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Thanks for another great review! Their prices are about the same as regular artist-quality oil paint. The formulation of each color is modified individually to compensate for the inherent differences in the working characteristics of pigments. Choose from a number of predetermine color selections. This paint takes a few days to dry so, as a left hander, I kept dragging the side of my hand though wet paint, also I could not immediately paint on top of fresh paint without running the risk of mixing the two colors and making mud. I paint with Daniel Smith, Holbein, M. Graham (local, Oregon), and Winsor & Newton (which makes my favorite Raw Sienna to make a […], […] rate of the pigment into the fibre as I like to paint quick. After working with the Golden Open Acrylics for several months I became frustrated with the way they dry darker and how sometimes the paint gets tacky or dry in minutes (outdoors) and other times stays sticky for days. It seems every paint manufacturer has a few colours that are stand-outs, even if the rest of the paints in their line are only OK. But it would have to be locally…. Halobein oils are a great relief!! I am in love with this box. Holbein Artist Watercolour - Van Dyke Brown (this is the real vandyke brown pigment), Payne's Grey, Davy's Grey. From my research and my first experiment with them, they’re worth it. The brush holds a good amount of water, it’s pretty nice and feels like a size 6. I just bought the new tubes (with the new package label) of raw Sienna and raw umber; they are both mixes of PBr7 and PY42. They used to have a lot of very fugitive colours (they still have some) but have revamped their range. Did anyone notice the red undertones in the silver? Holbein is the only watercolor brand on my region that I can select individual colors. More Jean Haines’ lessons on the right. For about a year, I was using the wonderful Pocket Palette from Expeditionary […], […] sketchbook, Rosemary 1/4” travel dagger brush, and a mix of Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors. CHARLIE O’SHIELDS Thanks hope to understand more. Flatten and smooth the paints out with a palette knife and/or some serious tapping of the palette. The only thing that I don’t like- the box is a little deep to be able to access the paints in the bottom row. Thank you! I was really disappointment by the yellows but really pleased with the blues! It is unfortunately only marginally lightfast because the fluorescent basic … I haven't tested how the two interact with each other. Keep in mind I am testing from small dots of paint I have been sent, not whole tubes. Halobein oils are a great relief!! If you order online, make sure you give special instructions and specify that you want the new paint tube style as some formulas have changed. This is my first experience with that media, drying time is faster if you combine fast drying media. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015.