A. GALLO Watercolors Essential Review

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  • čas přidán 21. 04. 2021
  • When it comes to watercolor paints, if you haven't heard the name A. Gallo mentioned, you soon will. These extremely high quality paints are uniquely made from all natural ingredients, like rosemary oil and locally harvested honey from Italy where they are made, in the old tradition.
    But, while big brand art supply manufacturers spend millions every year marketing their products to artists around the globe, small, independent manufacturers like A. Gallo create their products to their own, highest standards and package them leveraging the creative resources around them - all without the million dollar budgets.
    Let's take a look at why the name A. Gallo is becoming a name that people are talking about and why they deliver to a fiercely loyal community who adores their branding, personalization, and the human touch that has become their signature in all they produce.
    A. GALLO WATERCOLORS 48 PAN SET (LIGHTFAST: ★★★★ = Excellent)
    • Lemon Yellow (PY3) ★★★★
    • Royal Yellow (PY154) ★★★★
    • Azo Tellow Gold (PY151, PY43) ★★★★
    • Indian Yellow (PY154, PY110) ★★★★
    • Arancione (PY83, PV19, PR101) ★★★★
    • Vermilion Red (PR255) ★★★★
    • Scarlet Red (PR254) ★★★★
    • Permanent Carmine (PV19) ★★★★
    • Ruby Red (PR264) ★★★★
    • Opera Rose (PR122) ★★★
    • Potter’s Pink (PR233) ★★★★
    • Quin. Red-Gold (PO48) ★★★★
    • Perylene Maroon (PR179) ★★★★
    • Mineral Violet (PV16) ★★★★
    • Dioxazine Violet (PV37) ★★★
    • Ultramarine Violet (PV15) ★★★★
    • Indanthrone Blue (PB60) ★★★★
    • Transparent Cerulean (PB15:3) ★★★★
    • Aquamarine (PB15:4, PG7) ★★★★
    • Teal Blue (PW6, PB15:3, PG7) ★★★★
    • Copper Blue (PW4, PG7, PB15:3, PY3) ★★★★
    • Zirconium Blue (PB71) ★★★★
    • Lapis Lazuli (Genuine) ★★★★
    • Ultramarine Blue (PB29) ★★★★
    • Fig Green (PY151, PG17) ★★★★
    • Malachite (Eco-friendly eggshells/pigment blend) ★★★
    • Viridian Hue (PG7, PB29) ★★★★
    • Sap green (PG36, PY83, PV19, PR101) ★★★★
    • Chromium Oxide Green (PG17) ★★★★
    • Buckthorne Berry Green (NG2) ★★
    • Verdaccio (PBr8, PBk11) ★★★★
    • Green Umber (PBr8) ★★★★
    • Olive Green Deep (PB29, PY154, PY110) ★★★★
    • Green Earth Warm (PG23) ★★★★
    • Green Earth Cool (PG23) ★★★★
    • Slate Gray (PBk19) ★★★★
    • Buff Titanium (PW6:1) ★★★★
    • Italian Gold Ochre (PY43) ★★★★
    • Moroccan Yellow Ochre (PY43) ★★★★
    • Raw Sienna, Badia (PY43) ★★★★
    • Ercolano Red (PR101) ★★★★
    • Sartorio Red (PR101/102) ★★★★
    • Burnt Umber (Cyprus PBr8) ★★★★
    • Morellone (PR102) ★★★★
    • Burnt Umber Dark (PBr7) ★★★★
    • Payne's Grey (PB15:1, PBk7, PV19) ★★★★
    • Ivory Black (PBk9) ★★★★
    * All paints are handmade in Assisi, Italy.
    * Made from a traditional recipe of raw pigments, local honey, gum arabic, and rosemary oil.
    * All colors have excellent lightfastness (except where noted)
    * All colors are cadmium, cobalt, lead, and mercury free.
    LINKS:
    A. GALLO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.agallocolors.com
    A. GALLO SET INFORMATIONAL PAGE: www.agallocolors.com/shop/col...
    ALINA GALLO CZcams Videos: / alinagallo
    INSTAGRAM: @agallocolors
    FABRIANO PAPER MILLS: fabriano.com/en/
    GIULIO GIANNINI E FIGLIO Book-binding & Hand-Decorated Paper: www.giuliogiannini.com
    MARIA GIANNINI: www.giuliogiannini.com/en/con...
    MARIA GIANNINI CZcams: • Maria Giannini e la ma...
    INSTAGRAM: @maria__giannini__
    TINTORETTO BRUSHES: www.tintorettopennelli.com/en...
    ONE TREE PLANTED: onetreeplanted.org
    ARTIST LINKS:
    Nan Schifris (@_nans_art_): / nans-art-102538881964339
    LanaGoesArt (@lanagoesart): / lanagoesart
    Nora K (@norakag): www.etsy.com/shop/artworksbyn...
    LINKS TO MY RECENT FABRIANO VIDEOS:
    PT 1: Fabriano's tiny Hetre Mignon Wishes Book: • Hetre Mignon Wishes Bo...
    PT. 2: Fabriano's gorgeous Bouquet of Notebooks (their "seven senses of paper"): • Fabriano Bouquet Noteb...
    PT. 3 Fabriano's stunning 70% virgin fiber/30% cotton Vergatone Notebook: • Fabriano Vergatone Not...
    MUSIC:
    “Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved
    Blog: www.markdcampbell.com/the-9-li...
    Instagram: mdcampbellart
    Facebook: m.d. campbell
    * Disclaimer: This video is a collaborative effort with A. Gallo.
    _____
    The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
    I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
    Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
    #mdcampbellart
    #agallocolors
    #agallowatercolors
    #agallocolours
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  • @MDCampbell
    @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety +22

    My sincere apologies for mispronouncing Giulio Giannini E Figlio (I said "El" Figlio). Also, I was asked whether the paints still smell like rosemary after the painting dried... and the answer is yes. Very subtle, but definitely there... and it's marvelous! Cheers! ~ Mark_

    • @jennw6809
      @jennw6809 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank god I can't stand rosemary, or my wallet would be hurting LOL

    • @windywednesday4166
      @windywednesday4166 Před 2 lety

      That was my question! I'm so in love with these watercolor paints it hurts. I LOVE rosemary! I see a trip to Italy in my future.

  • @BeckyTregear
    @BeckyTregear Před 3 lety +12

    Homer Simpson levels of drooling happening here....I love and want everything in this video! 😂 That pink colour they mixed.....💕💕💕

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety +3

      Too funny, Becky Tregear Art! "Mmmm.... honey!" I agree about that Pietra Rosa. I was so disappointed by Daniel Smith's Potter's Pink, that I was dying to try the A. Gallo version and it's exactly what I wanted Daniel Smith's to be (but wasn't). That Alina Gallo chose to mix the Potter's Pink pigment with others to create a deeper, more muted version is just fabulous. To use the Potter's Pink along with Pietra Rosa will likely produce wonderful results! Thank you for checking this one out! ~ Mark

    • @scottmantooth8785
      @scottmantooth8785 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MDCampbell *two more colors added to the wishlist for an eventual custom made watercolor kit thingy*

  • @chrisruef3201
    @chrisruef3201 Před 2 lety +6

    Spent my last 2 years slowly growing my A. Gallo paints. Absolutely love these! These are very natural, and well made. Yes, they are expensive, but worth it....

  • @KoriandrOfTheStars
    @KoriandrOfTheStars Před 3 lety +7

    I love that Alina's paints are finally gaining review traction!!! Her paints are to die for I love my Naturale 24 set 🥴💜

  • @maryshores6818
    @maryshores6818 Před 2 měsíci +1

    😊 I just ordered my first sets of A Gallo and awaiting their arrival. They are stunning in the videos so I am so excited!

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 měsíci

      Congratulations and I really hope you enjoy them as much as I do... especially the smell! Mmm!

  • @arcuda2001
    @arcuda2001 Před 3 lety +3

    wow, mark!! norakag here !! thank you so, so much for the shoutouts and the link!!!! so incredibly generous of you and i'm so glad you're enjoying them so much!! definitely a luxurious experience , and you'll enjoy these for a long time to come , for sure 😊😊thanks again
    norakag

  • @icanhazKnit
    @icanhazKnit Před 3 lety +5

    I avoided watching this until today because omg I knew you would make me want to buy them!

  • @lostinwonderart
    @lostinwonderart Před 3 lety +8

    I can’t wait to see you use these more and more.

  • @AlyonasWatercolourCreations

    Beautiful watercolours! Making my own handmade watercolour I can tell these are packed with pigment. I really appreciate it when companies don’t use fillers to extend the watercolour in volume and compromise on the quality. In these paints it looks like all they use is good quality pigments, gum arabic, honey and herb oil. This is why they are so pigmented!
    Also I have been thinking of removing those trays from my large metal tins but you finally inspired me! :) they just get in the way of painting and I also prefer using a porcelain dish instead. 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @capyboppy
      @capyboppy Před 3 lety +1

      Alyona: the porcelain dishes are so much easier to clean as well.

  • @rubybuttons668
    @rubybuttons668 Před 3 lety +19

    €345, Holy Cow! I’m definitely going to have to live my best watercolour life through you, those paints are so expensive. Lol 😄
    I do like that they sell the paint pans individually, I’ll perhaps buy a couple from them when they are back in stock.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety +8

      Yes, I understand the price can be daunting. As I said to a friend who is a fashion designer, you can buy clothing at Wal*Mart for cheap, but don't expect them to be made well, comfortable, or last very long without discoloring, fading, or falling apart; however, if you buy clothing by a custom tailor, they will be expensive - yet, they will last a long time, be extremely comfortable, and won't like fade, discolor, or fall apart. These A. Gallo paints are like buying a full suit from a custom tailor. For me, they are worth the price on many levels. But again, I understand that daunting price, which is why I'm happy that A. Gallo sells individual pans and smaller sets. They really have it together! Cheers Ruby Buttons and thank you for taking your time to watch and leave your feedback. I held off buying a set because of the price. Now, I only wish I hadn't waited. lol!

    • @pesto12601
      @pesto12601 Před 3 lety +8

      @@MDCampbell True enough... but for $430 plus shipping, you better be making some $$$ back professionally on these... not for the hobby painter - and I thought Daniel Smith for expensive!

    • @ma-rhianmck6919
      @ma-rhianmck6919 Před 3 lety +10

      @@MDCampbell Eh, the comparison doesn't work if there are good options in between Walmart and a Custom Tailor. Which is the case with watercolor. There are plenty of more affordable, yet quality watercolors out there. Same with clothes by the way.

    • @kathyhackney7950
      @kathyhackney7950 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ma-rhianmck6919 and well made isn't always incredibly expensive either. Usually not cheap but doesn't have to completely break the bank. If I wanted to try them.. I'd get the primaries and go from there.

    • @rubybuttons668
      @rubybuttons668 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MDCampbell Lol I completely agree. While I understand fully why the paints are the price they are, the man power and detail that goes in to them is exquisite, for the average person like myself who isn’t a professional artist these paints will have to go on my luxury dream list next to a Mulberry handbag and an Aston Martin DB9. 😄
      But until I win the lottery haha, like I said I am more than happy to live my best watercolour life through you, so I would love to see you use these paints again on your channel lol. 😊
      Best wishes. ❤️

  • @nanschifris8734
    @nanschifris8734 Před 3 lety +2

    I KNEW you’d love them!! So glad you invested & that you’ve enjoyed them so far. I fell in love with their story before buying... and then fell in love with the paints from the first brushstroke. 💕

  • @RE-xv9fp
    @RE-xv9fp Před 2 lety +6

    This brand is insanely prised. People be mesmerized by the handmade package and the colours being handmade (most watercolours are). And artists raving about them. The allure is in the nice packages and the "scarcity" of the products. They sure know how to appear luxerius and make people go crazy about buying their products.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +6

      I appreciate your point of view, and I was skeptical at first, until enough artists I respect shared their impressions. So, once I made the leap, I had no regrets. These paints are very unique and very special. Are they expensive? Yes. But, I was clear on that in the video. Are they for everyone? No, because not everyone will appreciate the unique quality of these paints, especially if they've been using Cotman or Reeves. For people who love Sennelier or M. Graham, there will be a familiarity. For people who are willing to spend their money on a luxury item, it's a win. I'd rather spend my money on a product that delivers, hand-over-fist, than shell out a fraction of the cost for a product dud. That's my opinion, and I don't believe they are trying to create any false allure - I truly believe the hype is because they are just that good AND the packaging is so freaking awesome. People love their BMWs, Teslas, and Porsches, don't they? Of course, I drive a Nissan. lol!! Thanks for your feedback. I do appreciate it.

  • @susansacco7583
    @susansacco7583 Před 3 lety +1

    Everything in this video was gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful paints. So happy for you.💕

  • @julielondon3359
    @julielondon3359 Před 3 lety +1

    Completely agree with you! My 48 set arrived 3 weeks ago ! Adore this brand of watercolors! Thank you for your awesome review.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety

      I'm so glad I'm in good company, Julie London! Thank you for your kind words and I'm thrilled to explore these paints!

  • @wickedbrush
    @wickedbrush Před 3 lety

    These paints are so beautiful! They look so vibrant!

  • @ismailabdelhamid7114
    @ismailabdelhamid7114 Před 3 lety +1

    Wounderful as usual Mark. Thank you very much for this important review.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, as usual, ismail abdelhamid, for your kind words and encouraging support! I hope you are well!

  • @peteinuk
    @peteinuk Před 3 lety +1

    So so beautiful! Drool!

  • @manslayerlord
    @manslayerlord Před 3 lety +1

    love your videos, thanks for adding these paints to my radar.

  • @notmetagaming
    @notmetagaming Před 3 lety +1

    The green umber and slate gray look super unique! As always, a most excellent video/presentation. I am hearing about this company for the 1st time today, thank you for all the great information about them

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for a wonderful review.

  • @zombiesabrr
    @zombiesabrr Před 3 lety +1

    You can see the passion of the company in every little detail 🥰

  • @maryellen9503
    @maryellen9503 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this review and I'm so envious of these gorgeous paints! Now I want new homes for my daniel smiths like yours.

  • @KatheeRN
    @KatheeRN Před 3 lety +1

    I've been using Alina's paints for about 3 years now, and truly enjoy her colors. She is such a dream to work with too...customer service is just so exceptional. What I find so special about these paints are the Naturale sets....WOW...makes one feel like painting with paints that the early watercolorists used. "Magic in a Pan" is how I'd describe Alina's paints. Nice video Mark..Enjoy!!!

  • @julielondon3359
    @julielondon3359 Před 3 lety

    Love AGallo. Have the 48 and the signature palettes. Adore them! Appreciate your review!

  • @ArtistRebeccaLS
    @ArtistRebeccaLS Před 3 lety

    Lovely unboxing video 😊 love learning about different watercolors 👍

  • @RICOFRITO
    @RICOFRITO Před 3 lety +1

    This looks like a wonderful watercolor set! Thanks for the review I'm going to check their stuff out!

  • @followyourbrush
    @followyourbrush Před 3 lety +10

    I seriously love working with my A Gallo paints! The other day I was painting outside and discovered some of the colors actually “shimmer” in the sunlight! So, so beautiful! For anyone interested, be certain to get on their newsletter list so you can be ready for the restock! They sell out almost immediately! But I agree! Lovely paints!

    • @chrissie4452
      @chrissie4452 Před 3 lety +2

      I would add: they are sold out in within 5 minutes, each time !!!

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely on a wish list. Way out of my budget. I wish I knew of these when I was over in Italy years ago! wow the most beautiful watercolors Ive ever seen. Beautiful. Thanks for the review...

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety

      Yes, they are quite a drain on a budget, but I'm happy I made the leap. I appreciate your feedback! Thank you! ~ Mark

  • @chedoodles
    @chedoodles Před 3 lety +1

    I have been crushing on these paints! It's crazy how fast they sold out.

    • @chedoodles
      @chedoodles Před 3 lety

      I feel such great joy watching you have fun with them! I wish to have my hands on them soon

  • @sunnycharacter
    @sunnycharacter Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, just wow! Everything about this is perfectly gorgeous! I better start saving up!

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, Lori Duncan! I'm already saving up for some of the alternative pans, like Dragonsblood! oh my!!

    • @sunnycharacter
      @sunnycharacter Před 3 lety +1

      @@MDCampbell 😎

  • @AurorasArtWorld
    @AurorasArtWorld Před 3 lety

    Ohhhhh wow!! I knew those paints were gonna be fantastic but they really stand out more when used in a picture more!! I'm really impressed!! 😍 I'm so afraid to go see how much they cost but with the denseness of the pans, you really get quite alot of paint which means long use, so it's gotta be worth the price! Thanks for sharing, Mark! Congrats on your purchase!! 😁👍

  • @LanaGoesArt
    @LanaGoesArt Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Mark, that was such a joy to watch this. Thanks for mentioning me, didn't expect it and feel very honoured now. Throughout the video and even before in the super slow unboxing of this set, I felt how much you enjoyed them. And Alina Gallo does such an amazing job on the quality of paints, you can feel how much love and passion she puts into the creation of them, how important good quality is. The communication with them is top notch, very friendly, I got all my questions answered, it was just amazing. When I ordered, I got this rounded wooden palette (should finally make a video on it :D). It was sold out for months, but I just had to have it and it's 100% worth it. High quality paints, awesome palette and it came with Tintoretto travel brushes even! (Sorry for brabbling, good supplies make me so excited and I'm glad you get to use them now too!) Btw. isn't the Sap Green just gorgeous?
    With this set and the Fabriano papers, it seems like you have a whole italian art supply series now. :D I hope to see more of these in use! :D
    Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for this video!!!

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much, my friend. Happy to mention you because you are an inspiring spirit in my creative journey and your positive, caring attitude reflects in the people you have connected with. I'm thrilled you enjoyed these paints, too, and it was you, Nan and Nora who finally got me to go toward them. Thank you for that! Stay well!

  • @LunaBianca1805
    @LunaBianca1805 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm pretty happy with the selection I got in my Schmincke's. I decided on them myself and didn't get a pre-selected set - which probably means I'll have some that I don't really need. But hey, never know 'til you tried yourself ^^'
    I love your swatches of these, they look glorious 🥰 Oh, they would surely smell delicious with all that honey and rosemary in 😋 And I love handcrafted stuff, so I'm totally here for that gorgeous packaging and other added stuff 🥰

  • @piusschroh6361
    @piusschroh6361 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks man!

  • @mjpete27
    @mjpete27 Před rokem

    Hullo Mark, very well done review! I have been watching handmade paints make a resurgence and I must say that many are disappointing. I also have friends who tried these A.Gallo paints and they kept raving about how wonderful they are! I could not find a set that appealed to me, so I contacted them through e-mail and I substituted a couple of colors and added two more for a set of 14 half pans. They easily fit in their 12 pan metal palette. They are simply the best handmade paints I have used in over 40 years! I am enjoying them for special jobs or gifts. I am still a stalwart fan of DaVinci Paints of California and I am over the moon for their new Seaglass paint! I am a mixer from my beginner origins but some colors are so difficult to mix that sometimes your time is more important, so I get those custom colors for ease of painting. I hope you create more paintings and videos for these paints! I have enjoyed them myself and wish this company only the very best! They are amazing at every aspect of the watercolor creation process! Thank you for sharing your opinions and promoting these incredibly wonderful paints!

  • @JaredCullum
    @JaredCullum Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I’m super picky about brands and not very adventurous about adding more than the handful I use but I will have to try one of these boxes at some point. Color looks great!

  • @priscillawarren9979
    @priscillawarren9979 Před rokem +1

    I ordered and received a Signature 2 set today. It's lovely paint.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před rokem

      Congratulations, Priscilla Warren! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

  • @dee-ellencook763
    @dee-ellencook763 Před rokem +1

    Just found your channel, loved this review. My A. Gallo's are in the mail from Jackson's, I can hardly wait. But I must say as much as I love the review I absolutely love your drawing!! How can I get a copy, it brought back warm memories of many things.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před rokem

      Greetings Dee-Ellen Cook and thank you for taking your time to watch, but even more so for your wonderful, kind comment. The A. Gallo paints are definitely something I choose to work with very carefully, as they are my "special" set of paints that I cherish dearly. Are they the best paints I've ever owned? Not necessarily. I tend to favor other brands for my professional work because I don't have such an emotional connection to them like I do with the A. Gallo paints. I mean, when I work with them and catch that scent of rosemary oil... oh my! Just wonderful! As for the painting, I am so grateful for your thoughts. I don't usually sell my artwork. If you wish to email me, I might be able to send you something. Just let me know. Thank you again and I hope you enjoy those paints as much as I do! Cheers! ~ Mark

  • @okunimckinney6659
    @okunimckinney6659 Před 3 lety

    These are so lush and splurge-worthy. You are having such a good time! When somebody asks me what I want for art supplies for my birthday, I'm going to toss out "Oh, a set of A. Gallo from Italy." Regardless of my skill level, they'll be impressed that I didn't mumble my answer or ask for some kid-stuff. (Just kidding.) Somebody had to do a thorough vid, I'm glad it was you. Thanks so much.

  • @capyboppy
    @capyboppy Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve just caved in and bought the set of the 6 earth colours. I can’t really afford them but after seeing your video I just had to try them. Wish I could have run to the little wooden set.
    It will be interesting to compare them to the Mijello Gold ones which also have honey in them. But these along with the Rosemary oil should be heaven.
    What is the drying time like in the pans after use? The Mijello ones can take days even in our British climate.

  • @lindyashford7744
    @lindyashford7744 Před 3 lety +1

    If you push the two tabs on either side of your palette insert outward a little it will help keep it in place and stop any rattling. I forget who mentioned this otherwise I would credit them, I hated that the inserts shift and were a little unstable, as I love this style of palette. Haven’t yet taken of the mixing flap of any of mine, most of which are the littlest version, but for these big tins it would definitely be worth doing they really use up desk real estate! I doubt I will ever buy any of these paints, not because I don’t want to, but because there is no way I could justify it having a very lovely set of a different Italian company with historic and lovely colours. Ah, watercolour. A very addictive interest!

  • @bonnieshapiro3511
    @bonnieshapiro3511 Před 2 lety +1

    Your channel just popped up and I just watched your video. I also watch Irit landgraf from Austria who mentioned A Gallo in one of her videos. I just went to A Gallo website. They seem to be sold out of everything but will be restocking. Expensive so I would probably consider a smaller set. The quality of everything looks amazing. I’ll have to check out your other videos.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for checking this one out, Bonnie Shapiro! Yes, the A Gallo sets are a luxury purchase, for sure. They are wonderful to work with, but with price being a major factor, they really aren't for everyone. I've recommended folks explore Sennelier paints, from France, which are also honey-based, or one of my favorites, M. Graham from the USA. For me, A Gallo was a worthwhile product to explore. I don't use them everyday, as I don't want to exhaust what I have. So, when I do use them, it's when I'm really looking to spend some quality, personal creative time. Again, thanks for your time on the channel and I really appreciate your feedback! Hoping you are well! ~ Mark

  • @curiouscolour8336
    @curiouscolour8336 Před 3 lety +1

    Are they better than Daniel Smith or similar quality? I ask because they would cost me three times as much as DS because of Brexit, but I do love some of their colours.

  • @Discofoxx1
    @Discofoxx1 Před 2 lety

    Have you tried putting the pallet vertically, instead of horizontally? If yes, did that help with the metal not getting in the way of your paintbrushes’ farrels?

  • @spillustrations
    @spillustrations Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video. I actually rip out the metal strips that hold the paint and it’s perfectly fine. That way you can still use the mixing palette underneath. I don’t like those little metal lips either. 👍🏻 Also another great handmade paint is made in Canada it’s called Stoneground Paint Co, I love M Graham and I find them very comparable😊

  • @MedaHalmaciu
    @MedaHalmaciu Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful! I have been watching these paints for a while,but they are out of my budget at the moment and besides having already lots of art supplies I don't paint as much to justify this purchase.

  • @CeitDeVitto
    @CeitDeVitto Před 3 lety +1

    I got the Natural palette - Although beautiful, I would recommend getting the Classic 24 instead. Although the Natural pallete is beautiful, they are not vibrant like the Classic. Overall I really am enjoying these paints - I too waited years to get them. I have been making my own watercolors for almost a year now. Something about using a Muller and knowing what is in your paints. (One of the reasons, I don't get the faux outrage over Daniel Smith's Prima Tex line)

  • @garzapinups
    @garzapinups Před 3 lety

    I guuuuess I need more paints 😂🙌🏼

  • @2virginia5
    @2virginia5 Před 2 lety +1

    I love A Gallo watercolors omgoodness working my way towards a full set. But have you also tried the Essee Color that's based in Spain. They also hand mix and pour and wrap their paints.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +1

      I have not tried them! Will definitely have a look! Thank you, 2virginia5!! :)

  • @ArtistJane
    @ArtistJane Před 3 lety

    Oh Mark! These are gorgeous! My wallet is screaming! 😆

  • @MedaHalmaciu
    @MedaHalmaciu Před 3 lety

    I use the bottom tray of the metal tins to squeeze more paint in those little holes.

  • @adriannamarszal
    @adriannamarszal Před 2 lety +1

    M.D. Campbell, what pen do you use for contours so that watercolors work so well on it, like in the video?

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Adrianna Marszal! Thank you for taking the time to watch this one and for leaving a question. If I'm using a dip pen, I usually use it with Dr. Ph Martin ink, knowing it will resist water. But in the video, I believe I used either Sakura Micron pens or Copic Multiliners. Reasonable pricing and always great results when painting over. Hoping you are well! ~ Mark

    • @adriannamarszal
      @adriannamarszal Před 2 lety

      @@MDCampbell Thanks for your answer, Mark! :)

  • @angiepen
    @angiepen Před 3 lety +1

    Well, if I ever win the lottery.... [wry smile] They do look gorgeous, though.
    FYI, "e figlio" in Italian means "and son." So in English it's "Giulio Giannini and son." Even though a daughter took over recently, I'm sure they got their business license with "and son" some time ago. :)

  • @sandjune2753
    @sandjune2753 Před 2 lety

    Are these paints similar to Maimeri Blu ?

  • @NanaBeth1
    @NanaBeth1 Před 3 lety

    Way out of my league but "absolutely fabulous"! USA here-what is this putty you use to attach your half pans? I need some. Looks to work much better than magnets.

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 Před 2 lety

      Looks like the white version of Blu-tack

  • @bluewren65
    @bluewren65 Před 2 lety +1

    Alina Gallo's work is amazing, especially her smaller gouache paintings. Given that she mostly paints with gouache (as do I) it's disappointing that they don't make a line of gouache paints. The watercolours are gorgeous, but it's really not my medium so I would have a hard time justifying the expense. However, if I were a watercolourist, I'd be jumping at these.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. Perhaps that's in the works for them? There's a much bigger community of watercolor painters out there, and since gouache is merely opaque watercolor, it could be a possible venture for them once they are established as a serious contender in that larger watercolor market. At least, I like to think that's a possibility! lol! Cheers!

  • @forfoxsake6386
    @forfoxsake6386 Před 3 lety

    I'm curious if you have ever tried artistic isles paints? If so, what's your opinion on them? 😊

  • @adriannamarszal
    @adriannamarszal Před 2 lety +2

    Hello Mark! Are you still satisfied with the A. Gallo paints after almost a year of having/using them? If not as much, what is/are your favorite brand(s) of watercolor? I'm a beginner but want to use high quality materials :)

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Adrianna Marszal! Thank you for posting and for your thoughtful question. I do still enjoy the Gallo paints and use them primarily for personal work, not professional. I guess because I feel a more of an intimate connection to them and don't want to waste them on test runs and dummies.Also, I don't travel with them, so like my M. Grahams and Senneliers (both also made with honey and don't travel well), they stay right here in my studio. However, I have a travel set made up of mostly Daniel Smith and Schmincke, with a couple of Windsor & Newton pans in there, too. That is my go-to set when I'm working on-site, traveling, or even in my home, outside my studio. I have enough tubes to refill when needed, so I'm not worried about wasting and feel like I can do tests and practice palettes, as opposed to the Gallo. If I were to advise a student, I might recommend getting a few tubes of Daniel Smith or Schmincke, some empty pans, and build a small set of maybe 6-12 colors. Explore mixing colors and work with a smaller set before indulging into a larger set. The tactile experience of filling pans and creating a personal set is truly one of the most satisfying processes I enjoy. I hope this was helpful! Stay well and again thank you! Best wishes! ~ Mark

    • @adriannamarszal
      @adriannamarszal Před 2 lety

      ​@@MDCampbell Thanks so much for a prompt reply, Mark! It's good to hear that the A. Gallo paints still have your enthusiasm. I might consider them one day when I advance my skills :) Thanks for the advice too!

  • @pesto12601
    @pesto12601 Před 3 lety +2

    They better be good for $500!!!!! YIKES!!!! AND... the entire site is SOLD OUT!

  • @devanshisartandcrafts5647

    So nice colours can this colours ordered to India 🙏🙏

  • @OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy
    @OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy Před 3 lety +2

    Hi there, I heard somewhere that paints with honey are no good in really hot climates. Do you know if there’s any truth to that statement? Thanks, in advance.

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 2 lety

      In my experience, M. Graham paints, which are made with honey, can be difficult to travel with because in warm climates, they soften and become gooey. I've only had this happen once when I took my M. Graham paints on a hike in hot weather. When I opened the set, they were extremely tacky and gooey, but they hadn't oozed all over the place, as I've heard with others. For Sennelier paints and A.Gallo, I have not seen this happen, but, I also haven't taken them out into a warm climate. Cheers! ~ Mark

    • @OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy
      @OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy Před 2 lety

      @@MDCampbell Thanks for that information. I think I need to steer clear of any paints that use honey then, because it gets really hot - sometimes reaching over 130f with high humidity. I don’t have a/c, so I can’t cool myself down, let alone them down!

  • @spoonierv1543
    @spoonierv1543 Před 3 lety

    Ha, the first thing I do with a new tray is take off that front mixing area. Because for one reason it gets in the way trying to have multiple trays set together on the table.

  • @aremedyproject9569
    @aremedyproject9569 Před 3 lety +1

    To make her website link work you gotta add the www in from of the address. When it goes blue you’ll know it’s working. Great looking paints. Yum.

  • @recoveringsoul755
    @recoveringsoul755 Před 3 lety

    Did they even write the pigment number on each pan so you didn't need to do it yourself? Wow... they are just beautiful.

  • @lynnettebrown9808
    @lynnettebrown9808 Před rokem +1

    If you need to pick up a lot of pigment from the bottom 2 rows couldn't you just turn your pallette a bit?

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před rokem

      Thank you for the tip, Lynette Brown, but it was the biggest problem with this palette that I had. It literally made me crazy. So, I decided to yank all the pans out and create a set like my others, where the pans are fixed. My life with A. Gallo is just sheer joy now! lol!! Thank you again! ~ Mark

  • @gardeniainbloom812
    @gardeniainbloom812 Před 3 lety

    Do you get this nice packaging and sample paper because you're an influencer? I notice some companies only pay this much attention to you guys but ordinary customers, not so much.

  • @piusschroh6361
    @piusschroh6361 Před 3 lety

    Where do you purchase their paints?

    • @SunTurtle
      @SunTurtle Před 3 lety +1

      Okay my reply got deleted because I had added a link to the website that's exactly the same as in the description. So I have to retype this again. SIGH. Anyway, check the description of this video, you'll see a link to the website. She is going to restock again on April 25 so you can get a set then :)

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety

      ​@@SunTurtle thank you for responding to this question. I don't know why your first reply was deleted? That was not me. Still, I appreciate you helping the other viewer. Very nice of you! Cheers! :)

    • @SunTurtle
      @SunTurtle Před 3 lety +2

      @@MDCampbell I understand, I assumed it to be CZcams doing an auto-delete of posts with links (that happens sometimes, I think it's a setting that each channel can choose to allow links or not in comments with the default being that they're not. Anti-spam measures, I guess :D )

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety +1

      @@SunTurtle I'll definitely look into that. I had no idea! Thank you!!!

  • @devanshisartandcrafts5647

    Namaste 🙏🙏

  • @artladybluntzer4112
    @artladybluntzer4112 Před 3 lety

    what is the price of this set?

    • @rubybuttons668
      @rubybuttons668 Před 3 lety +1

      €345! Which is roughly $415 US. Lol

    • @alexnator4833
      @alexnator4833 Před 3 lety

      @@rubybuttons668 They have 5% discount this month. Anything helps. 😉

    • @artladybluntzer4112
      @artladybluntzer4112 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rubybuttons668 WOW!!! for a second there I thought i had read that wrong!!! it's a beautiful set, but I could never justify paying that much for a set.

  • @patricialk4996
    @patricialk4996 Před 2 lety

    Here's an idea. When that top tab gets in your way, jus turn the tin around. problem solved.

  • @nordicpink
    @nordicpink Před 3 lety +1

    So turn the tin around, mark, when you’re using the bottom paints if the metal tab is bothering you. Is and our first world problems. Good video with good info just the same.

  • @kayemcdonald7489
    @kayemcdonald7489 Před 3 lety +2

    $620 Australian dollars for a 48 set, prior to shipping cost. Ridiculous. Definitely a lot of hype.

    • @rubybuttons668
      @rubybuttons668 Před 3 lety +2

      I don’t think it’s hype. It takes a lot of planning and man power to make a watercolour product like that by hand and from the best pigments and ingredients. They are clearly marketed to pro-artists though rather than the average hobby artist, I know I can’t justify buying them just to mess around with. Lol

  • @alexnator4833
    @alexnator4833 Před 3 lety

    Is shipping included?
    Asking for a friend 😂

    • @MDCampbell
      @MDCampbell  Před 3 lety

      No, there is a shipping cost. Something to consider with regard to where you live.

    • @alexnator4833
      @alexnator4833 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MDCampbell Thanks Mark. Keep posting more reviews. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

  • @kaboart
    @kaboart Před 3 lety

    All gone.

  • @Lucboe1162
    @Lucboe1162 Před 2 lety

    Great review…but please it’s pronounced feelio, not fig-lee-o. Even that is not quite right but a better approximation. On my wish list now.

  • @puffyjo
    @puffyjo Před 3 lety

    all sold out

    • @SunTurtle
      @SunTurtle Před 3 lety

      Yeah, you need to sign up for A Gallo's newsletter. That's where she notifies people when the paints will be available -- they're limited in quantity so gotta be quick before they sell out. It's a bummer but I get it, they're handmade so she can't just crank out a ton of them even with her apprentices and assistants. I'm not yet ready to get a set but I want them so much! :D

    • @SunTurtle
      @SunTurtle Před 3 lety

      Oh I just saw, at the top of the shop, she says she's restocking on April 25 at a certain time, so you can get them then :)

    • @puffyjo
      @puffyjo Před 3 lety

      @@SunTurtle if I win a million dollars sure LOL

    • @SunTurtle
      @SunTurtle Před 3 lety +1

      @@puffyjo I know, those prices are quite scary :D

  • @yucafries7681
    @yucafries7681 Před 2 lety

    It’s a quill not a mop