A Gorgeous Big Art Haul: Jackson's, Amazon, Cass Art. Flashe Paints, Mission Gold Pure Pigments etc.

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2023
  • I absolutely adored trying out these products for the first time - just so much deliciousness!
    Art Philosophy 'Rustic' Oil Pastels:
    amzn.to/3P2GfpZ
    Kendal Mint Cake Tin:
    amzn.to/3P61cAl
    Princeton Neptune Brush Set:
    amzn.to/3Z0Tw7b
    Mijello Mission Gold 24+2 Pure Pigment Watercolour Set:
    amzn.to/3P7pGte
    Empty 14ml Paint Tubes x10:
    www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s...
    Canson XL Watercolour Pads:
    amzn.to/3PscyQR
    'Wildflower Watercolours' by Sushma Hegde:
    amzn.to/3EqD5rb
    'Book of Earth' by Heidi Gustafson:
    amzn.to/3EqB7as
    120 Pencil Case:
    amzn.to/3RdE5a1
    Empty Half Pan 48 (Actually 52) Palette:
    amzn.to/461sz5H
    x50 Empty Half Pans:
    amzn.to/3OWLuHS
    Flashe Paints 6 Colour Discovery Set:
    amzn.to/3sH4EKt
    Flashe Paints from Cass Art:
    www.cassart.co.uk/Lefranc-and...
    Flashe Paints from Jackson's Art:
    www.jacksonsart.com/lefranc-b...
    Daler Rowney System 3 Filbert Brush #8:
    www.cassart.co.uk/daler-rowne...
    Liquitex Markers at Cass Art:
    www.cassart.co.uk/liquitex-pr...
    Liquitex Markers at Jackson's Art:
    www.jacksonsart.com/liquitex-...
    Princeton Snap Brush #12:
    amzn.to/3P0sisR
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Komentáře • 158

  • @liddlealice431
    @liddlealice431 Před 10 měsíci +26

    I'm a minimalist when it comes to everything EXCEPT art supplies, I swear I can never get enough Hauls are my guilty pleasure and it looks like you got so many goodies. The Mijellos have been on my wishlist forever, I absolutely love how vibrant they are!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Haha, brill! I'm definitely the least minimalist with art materials! I'm excited to try the paints in full!

  • @Klynkha
    @Klynkha Před 10 měsíci +2

    “And some of it, is just because “ love this

  • @Leti_louu
    @Leti_louu Před 9 měsíci +2

    28:21 i gasped alongside you when the paint hit paper 🥹😍 so lovely!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yeah - it's kind of gorgeous!!

  • @bethanypoore1133
    @bethanypoore1133 Před 10 měsíci +8

    My goodness, you weren't kidding when you labeled this a delicious art haul! Those Flashe paints....that Book of Earth....my bank account is crying. 🙂 Can't wait to see what you do with all of this.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I'm so glad you agree! Yes... why is there always more gorgeous stuff?!?

  • @cynmalin5728
    @cynmalin5728 Před 4 měsíci +1

    enjoying your brush experiments
    another CZcamsr who likes both the silver brushes and neptunes, compared them after some years use
    the silvers were quite worn & the neptunes looked as good as new.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 4 měsíci

      That's interesting to hear - thanks!

  • @KikiFu
    @KikiFu Před 9 měsíci +2

    I worked in my art studio all day...and what do I do to relax?!😂 I'm watching your art haul and wishing I had more energy so I could go back into the studio for 3 or 4 more hours 💕 🖌️😂

  • @susanorban3059
    @susanorban3059 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hello! I just subscribed to your CZcams! I havent enjoyed a haul unboxing as much as yours in a long time. I just loved how you didnt rush anything and showed us everything on paper etc. I loved all that you got and your new books too! Ill be going back through your videos now. Thanks for sharing!
    Susan in Az❤️🏜️

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 4 měsíci

      That's so nice of you - thank you!!

  • @sueberry1727
    @sueberry1727 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great art haul glad you treated yourself look forward to seeing what you paint with the new goodies

  • @puppydood
    @puppydood Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you for another wonderful video. I love that you swatch or play with most of the products straight away, rather than us having to wait for another video. 😊. Much appreciated. Plus it makes me feel better about the amount I spend on art supplies. Haha. 😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Haha!! Thanks ever so much!

  • @jadexx3
    @jadexx3 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Always gotta have a florescent pink 😍

  • @ina_lina
    @ina_lina Před 10 měsíci +1

    It's always fun to watch you play. When you said to let you know if we have any videos we'd like to see, a very specific request popped in my head: I'd love to watch you create a large mixed-media monochromatic loose landscape! I could see the flashe green and the liquitex hooker's green and that pale green pastel and some of your pencils and and and 😂 I think I need to go paint something! Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Monochromatic sounds very scary!!!! Maybe I'll get brave enough at some point!
      I hope you have some fun painting in the meantime!

  • @sonyaoart
    @sonyaoart Před 10 měsíci +19

    I’m not past the oil pastels yet, but wanted to mention this before I forget. Art Philosophy white label their watercolours from Mungyo, so they might do the same with the oil pastels? They do look very similar. Right, back to watching…

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +4

      Ah, that's interesting, thanks! They're definitely very similar, though not all the colours, and textures of individual colours were the same, so not identical.

    • @kathyhackney7950
      @kathyhackney7950 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I can tell you from personal experience, they’re not the same. Art philosophy are better imho❤

    • @kathyhackney7950
      @kathyhackney7950 Před 10 měsíci

      Edit: looking at yours, they’re more similar than mine look

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Interesting! I mean, mine definitely aren't identical, but pretty similar. I'll probably pick my favourite consistency colours from across the two packs.

    • @kathyhackney7950
      @kathyhackney7950 Před 10 měsíci

      @@helencryer that's what I did and I have a little travel set of them ready to go anytime. The art philosophy just feel juicier in my set overall but I swear your mungyo looked less dry than mine.

  • @libellula3313
    @libellula3313 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I use Amazon from France and all the Jackson’s stuff gets delivered really quickly to me here, I have most of the items you mention. Thanks for the tests though. I’m an art supplies hoarder.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      Hello fellow art supply hoarder!!

  • @nadeaner.cowley513
    @nadeaner.cowley513 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Great video! Im not sure if its the same for pastels but mungyo makes that brand- art philosophy- watercolors...basically mungyo and art philosophy pan watercolors are the same watercolors. So there is a chance that mungyo also makes art philosophys oil pastels as well- especially after looking at the swatches they look identical; which makes sense since the watercolors are the same between those 2 brands as well. Alot of student grade brands white labels from mungyo unfortunately, so without having an eye to see the similarities, there is a good chance you'll keep buying the same product over and over..urrrgh. lol. Anyway I havent finished the video yet, I just paused to write this comment once I saw the oil pastel brand names and noticed they looked a lot alike in the swatches. Ill finish the video now. Thanks for sharing, much love ❤

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you, yes - a couple of people have mentioned the same thing - it does appear that way, though there are differences in some of the colours and consistency, but maybe that's just batch differences?

  • @valeriegehling4358
    @valeriegehling4358 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Always find watching you “unpack” your art parcels delicious to the eye! I think picking out & deciding what to buy is as good ( nearly) as buying & using. Have fun, looking forward to brush or other follow up videos. Thanks

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks! All the stages are fun to me 😁

  • @katarinaholik
    @katarinaholik Před 10 měsíci +1

    Those huge pencil cases are great. They are so practical.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I love them! I didn't think I would before I got my first one, but I find them so much better than keeping in tins!

  • @sonyaoart
    @sonyaoart Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’d love a brush comparison. And I’m really looking forward to the colours you’ll mix. Thanks for sharing your new supplies with us!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I'll definitely give it a go!

  • @mariatriesart8389
    @mariatriesart8389 Před 10 měsíci

    Loved your haul! ❤🎉🎉

  • @dianaromig732
    @dianaromig732 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great products 👍. I’ve been seeing the Flashe products a lot recently. Fluorescent pink seems to be all the rage. I’d like to see you do a painting using the Flashe paints along with the large Liquitex markers. Maybe throw in some oil pastels as accents. 🎉❤😅

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Yes, me too with the Flashe paints - that's what made me curious though I've always loved fluorescent pink! I'll definitely be combining the Flashe and Liquitex soon!

  • @hollynoscar3534
    @hollynoscar3534 Před 10 měsíci

    oohhhh nothing better than a good art haul. i love my flashe paints so much.... i have a feeling you'll love them too!! can't wait to see what you'll do with all these new goodies. have fun!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you! That's brilliant to hear 😁

  • @liannejohnson5491
    @liannejohnson5491 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That DR tin is so pretty! Whenever I get a scratchy spot I file it and put a layer or two of duct tape over it in some sort of creative way, and it makes it smooth and useful again...just a suggestion in case you still want to use it for something. It would also give the bottom some grip, which might be helpful. I love tins lol, can't ever let any go if they are interesting to me. They are just so handy for so many things!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks! I think it might be less scratchy spot, and more dangerous weapon at the moment! Would need a metal file, I think. To be honest though, the paints kept sticking to the lid in that one, so I won't mind having a deeper one!

  • @lyndamorrill5687
    @lyndamorrill5687 Před 10 měsíci

    The Flashe paints look divine.

  • @nisamorin2519
    @nisamorin2519 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm so happpy that you decided to spoil yourself!😉😊 And I'm also happy that you shared it with us.😊😍 Now I'm looking forward to seeing new sketches and paintings and watching you make and test your own paints!❤💞

  • @Reeflections
    @Reeflections Před 10 měsíci

    Hi 👋🏻 I love your haul ! I love the Princeton Brushes! The snap looks nice! I also have the mission gold watercolor w/ the palette! I love the colors and the way they look on the paper! Have fun with your art~ 🖌️🎨

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hello! The Mission Gold pallettes look amazing! Glad to hear you like the paints!

  • @E4Alabbasy
    @E4Alabbasy Před 9 měsíci

    Whow everything looks so much fun! Paintinginhiding did mix her own granulating colors and put them in the same tubes you bought, so you might find her video helpful 😊 I can't wait for the swatching and painting videos using these new supplies 🥰 I also would Love to see you organize your pencils in their new cases 🥰🥰

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Oh, I will have to try and find it - thanks! I've done a couple of videos so far, and have put my pencils in - I love my new pencil shelf sooooo much - may have to do a video just to show it!

  • @lightwavz
    @lightwavz Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am so glad to see you loving the Princeton Neptunes. They are always the favorite I come back to no matter what I try. Aside from those 2 sets, I would recommend one of their Dagger brushes. Once you use one for florals, you'll reach for it often! And those Misson Golds are super, aren't they? I ordered their full set direct from Korea a few years ago and then my local post office lost them locally for a month. I was so relieved when they finally arrived. I use them, Roman Szmal, and M Graham with a few select Daniel Smith mainly. But an artist and paints...enough is never enough, is it? 😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      They are just so yuummmmm! Yes, I'll definitely have to get hold of a dagger.
      I haven't had chance to play more with the Mission Golds yet - hopefully tomorrow! I would be so on tenter hooks waiting for them to come!!! Tell me about it - always so many more beautiful paints to try, and I haven't even got into M Graham's yet!

    • @lightwavz
      @lightwavz Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@helencryerI know M Graham is probably pricey in the UK. I can get them reasonably here in the US which is why I have collected the line. As they are honey-based, they get mixed reviews in humid climates if put on a pallet. I find they have a great quinacridone line though if you are into those sheer sunset skies of color though.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      I just have one - the Anthraquinone Blue (I think it's called?) and it's lovely, but yes, they're pretty pricey. I did put together a wish list of them, but couldn't justify the cost of them when I have so many other paints.

  • @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals

    Love your hauls ❤ Tip: I have been saving the tiny single shot whiskey 🥃/alcohol bottles 🍾 I find for mixing my own colors. They look SO cool lined up on display with lots of colors. I have to add some water but it's just like DIY liquid water colors. If the labels come off, even better. I draw up me own tiny decorative labels with sticker paper I then laminate with clear packing tape. It's such fun & with so many different bottle shapes like Crown Royal, Gray Goose, Absolut, Patreon tequila, and now I'm finding mini mason jars for Apple 🍏 Moonshine. Those have wide openings so less water is need to mix your colors. Not good for single mixing paint for pans but I can still take several colors in a Molle pack for plein air work. 🎨

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks! That sounds a fun idea! (Unfortunately I don't drink, and never come across any!)

  • @Samantha_tookey197
    @Samantha_tookey197 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The flashe paints are really exciting! I’ve heard of them before and looked at them on Jackson’s but I didn’t quite understand them, where they sat in the paints range and if they’re lightfast etc. I’ll be looking forward to your video on them, they look lovely. And thank you for trying out all these products for us so we can see what they are and how good they are 🙂 I’m also going to get the earth book, it looks so lovely x

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks! I've really enjoyed playing with them today, and have uploaded a video on them. It's not totally comprehensive, but has my first impressions and some comparisons.

  • @shirleywells-turner8562
    @shirleywells-turner8562 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Helen, have you tried insulation foam for pipes, you can get from B&Q or most uk diy places. It’s great for soft pastel x

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      I have some of that lying around - thanks! I'll try it!

  • @brittabeningfield3472
    @brittabeningfield3472 Před 10 měsíci

    What a splendid haul! Can't wait to see what you do with them. I got the Mijello pure set with the same intention and have had a ball with custom mixes. QOR sells their binder-- Aquaphor-- in dropper bottles. I have added it to mixes to get the flowyness, works wonderfully. Also, I'm going to pick up the liquitex light pink in heavy body and try mixing it with matte medium, see if i can get it to flow through one of those ginormous marker paint pens. Have fun with your new toys, and happy autumn.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Ooooh - love hearing you did good mixing with them! And thanks for reminding me about the Aquazol. I'd heard of it before, but totally hadn't thought about it in this case!
      Happy experimenting!

  • @artmix700
    @artmix700 Před 10 měsíci

    I adore my Flashe paints, they are gorgeous to paint with. I have a few of the fluorescent colours and they are just great fun. I'm sure you'll absolutely love creating with them. It would be great if you could do a video showing how you use yours.......when you have the time of course😊
    Those Mission Gold paints look lovely and the Liquitex markers look really interesting. I love a good art haul video, thank you for taking the time to share your new goodies. I'm excited to see what you produce🙏🏼
    My wish list just grew a little bit longer again.......I'm not complaining btw😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks so much! I made a start with them today, and the paints are wonderful (my pictures less so 🤣) Ahh - our ever expanding wish lists!!

  • @thefrostedblueberryart
    @thefrostedblueberryart Před 10 měsíci

    I’m going to go out on a limb and say, Mungyo and Art Philosophy oil pastels are produced in the same factory! Like when they make biscuits in a factory - a buzzer goes off and the packaging changes from M&S to Aldi 😮
    Also, I am going to need those two books, oh my - both look beautiful. I closed my eyes (well, I peeked a little) when you brought out those French paints Helen; gosh I could start a whole new obsession with those 😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Yep - quite a few people think so. They aren't identical, though maybe that's batch differences 🤷‍♀️
      I'm afraid they're rather lovely, and now I want all the colours!!

  • @FayeWulf
    @FayeWulf Před 10 měsíci

    What a fun haul! It was so fun watching all the swatches.
    If I remember correctly, I heard that Mungyo is the manufacturer of many of Art Philosopy products which they rebrand to their brand and sell at a higher price point. I have a whole 48 set of Mungyo watercolours and it has the same crumbly texture as the Art Philosopy ones and I even found the dupes for them.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks! Yes, someone else mentioned that too - they are definitely very similar, though some of them weren't identical colours or textures.

  • @ms.rocketscience4924
    @ms.rocketscience4924 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your art haul. Some really interesting things to try. I haven’t seen the flashe paints swatched before and they seem like a cross between acrylics and gouache in how they lay down. The Liquitex markers are interesting because I can see how they would be great for loose or abstract painting. Before this video I would not have considered such a large marker, but you helped me see them in a different way.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, the Flashe paints are more liquid than my gouache paints, but have the gorgeous matt opacity of them. I think the markers will definitely be fun!

  • @loramay21
    @loramay21 Před 5 měsíci

    For blending oil pastel use colour shapers the grey or black ones

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for the suggestion! I actually am not keen on them for oil pastels - they're too slick and also flexible for me

  • @AliceDel
    @AliceDel Před 10 měsíci

    The book of earth looks incredible. Visually so beautiful and also seems to be full of fascinating information. there's a parcel of conservation land near where i live called 'Paint Mine'; it features a small hill with a yellow ochre deposit. you can still find small pieces of rock, break them open and there's dry yellow ochre inside. thanks for showing us your art stuff.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      That sounds wonderful!! Yes, the book is just one of those special ones!

  • @user-fp4rk2bj8r
    @user-fp4rk2bj8r Před 10 měsíci

    That was a good haul! I’ve added both books to my own wish list now - though I’ve just had my own mini haul in Arteis yesterday 😊 so they may have to wait a couple of weeks. I’d love a brush video- I have a couple of the Princeton Neptune & really like them. On the foam wedge subject, it might be worth looking in the yellow pages (if that still exists) and seeing if there’s a foam workshop anywhere nearby - they might have offcuts.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Ooo - hope you're enjoying your own goodies! Yes, they're both lovely books!
      My brush video won't be comprehensive, but I can at least try to compare and explain what I have.

  • @teekierudite5108
    @teekierudite5108 Před 10 měsíci

    Yay art haul! The new brushes look fun to play with, can't wait to see how you mix your paints. Also really liked the book, Wildflower Watercolor, the way Sushma shows the steps, it looks easy to follow. The second book also looks interesting, making your own mineral pigments and where they come from, pretty amazing.
    Really nice video, thank you Helen! I am curious, would you ever do an entire painting with the large acrylic pens? Just to see how it comes out, as an experiment?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you!!
      I don't think I would do a whole painting in them, because they're harder to lay down colour with than other mediums - not as lovely and flow-y. I just want them for texture and details.

  • @snowpony001
    @snowpony001 Před 10 měsíci

    Love your videos and your work. Especially how you explore and experiment with new materials, techniques and expressions of your art. Your unboxing and swatching videos are equally enjoyable and have introduced me to so many new mediums and supplies. I’ve been away from art for many, many years and have recently gotten back into it - new to and trying to learn watercolor. I just recently (as in the past couple days) found Sushma Hegde’s youtube channel and have been trying to recreate some of her loose floral bookmarks and it’s quite fun, although I’ve still got lots more practicing to do before they look anywhere’s near as nice as hers. I need to better master water control. Anyways, I didn’t realize she had a book. It looks wonderful and I’ve put it into my Amazon wishlist. I just did a big art supply purchase over the weekend so will have to wait awhile before purchasing anything more 😊. I did purchase that set of Neptune brushes you shown in the earlier video and am looking forward to their arrival. I had purchased a small set a few months back (2,, 6, 10 round and 3/4 flat wash) and really like them. Also purchased some Cotman brushes to give them a try. So thanks for another interesting video. Enjoy your new supplies and looking forward to future videos where you’ll hopefully include them.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you so much! It's brilliant to hear that you're getting into art again! I hope you have a very happy journey with it, and that you enjoy all your new supplies too!

  • @goat8477
    @goat8477 Před 9 měsíci

    I like your wood slices for miniature Palettes.
    I sometimes take oyster shells home - or other larger shells, like scallops for take-out palettes. The color dots are protected by the natural half shell shape, and the mother of pearl serves as a non-staining mini mixing space. The smaller shells I use for individual colors and keep a bunch of them in a bag - ready to go. They sit really nicely in the palm of the hand - at least the oyster/scallop shells. But they all need to be cleaned well - with bleach if necessary - otherwise you might be reminded of that 'half dozen' in a restaurant for a looooong time....

  • @Emily_Linka
    @Emily_Linka Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’ve been on a deep dive looking for sponges after watching this video the other day and I wondered if you’ve tried the Sofft range that are made for panpastels. You can get from them Jackson’s and from watching a couple of CZcams videos they look like they might be similar to the ones that came with the gelatos in terms of texture and density . It seems like there’s loads of different shapes and sizes as well - I don’t think the ones that come on plastic sticks would be any good but they do lots that are just sponges on their own in different shapes. Might be worth a try?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      That's so nice of you to look, thank you!! Unfortunately I have them, and whilst lovely, they are still too soft for my preference. I think I'm OK for now though with my stamping block foam inserts.

  • @terrilyon6825
    @terrilyon6825 Před 10 měsíci

    Lovely haul. I recently bought the Princeton Neptune round size 10 and it's super. Can't wait to see the lovely art you create, and the dot palettes. I'm a sucker for a tiny palette - my husband says I'm addicted to them!😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      They're wonderful brushes, aren't they?! I think there are much worse things to be addicted to!!

    • @terrilyon6825
      @terrilyon6825 Před 10 měsíci

      @@helencryer they are indeed. Ha ha, I agree - I have a tiny 8 well magnetic walnut palette I adore - it's one of the loveliest things I own!

  • @juliebromfield1865
    @juliebromfield1865 Před 10 měsíci

    Exciting! x

  • @meldixon1918
    @meldixon1918 Před 10 měsíci

    I would love a brush video! I’d also be curious to see how you store your supplies.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      That's great, thanks! It won't be a comprehensive one, but I can definitely show what brushes I have. I'm in the middle of a big sort out at the moment, so can do a supply storage video soonish. It isn't very exciting though I'm afraid - just some cupboards in my dining room!

  • @FaithAnnNB
    @FaithAnnNB Před 10 měsíci

    I won’t have time to watch until this evening after work, but I’m so excited for the Mission Gold Pure Pigment section! I have a set of those paints but haven’t tried them yet!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I didn't really get into them much here - just tried a few out, and am really looking forwards to a proper play!

    • @FaithAnnNB
      @FaithAnnNB Před 10 měsíci

      I have that set of Princeton Neptune brushes as well; I use them a lot! I have several Princeton Neptune, Aqua Elite, Velvetouch and Heritage… but I have never tried the Snap brushes. My local store carries Princeton brushes and frequently has them on sale (so I’m glad I like that brand lol), but I don’t think they have the Snap line.
      I love that idea of using the pure pigment set to make up some of your own colours!! I’ve been so tempted to try some of the alternative gouache paints that come in tubs like that, but since the idea came to me during my “low buy”, I haven’t taken the plunge.

  • @jude6752
    @jude6752 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing that lovely shopping spree with us! I would love to see a brush review, particularly the Rosemary & Co brushes. I am looking at the Eradicator and rigger in synthetics as I don't use animal bristle :)

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks! I only have a few lines of Rosemary and Co, but I'll try and show what I have in a video.

  • @martinanelsonartandpsychol6478
    @martinanelsonartandpsychol6478 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Interesting video. I don’t have a Snap brush, but the aqua elite brushes have a good snap to them and hold quite a lot of water. Always up for a brush comparison. What would really interest me is the difference between the flash colors and acrylics. Thanks!!😁

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I think overall I definitely prefer the Aqua Elite, but one advantage of the Snap brush I see so far is that it doesn't have such a pointed tip, for painting petals.
      I did a minimal bit of comparison of the Flashe with some acrylics, in a video I uploaded today.

  • @racechick2033
    @racechick2033 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm looking forward to the next CF to see what good you have put these to! 😂 The seasons over now so hopefully fewer call outs and more art. Yay! See you soon hopefully. ❤xx

    • @racechick2033
      @racechick2033 Před 10 měsíci

      Ps. Loved the video and all your goodies. Such a fun haul. ❤

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks Panda! One this week so far! Hope your week's going well xxx

  • @GM-yn9nc
    @GM-yn9nc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Helen, for a quick blending alternative give those white styrofoam packing peanuts a try. Love your uploads ❤

    • @hollynoscar3534
      @hollynoscar3534 Před 10 měsíci

      Helen, if you look up Karen Margulis on youtube, she's a pastel painter, and uses pipe cleaner (you know, the styrofoam they put around pipes to protect them), to blend her pastels. She normally uses it in all her videos, you should take a look. Many pastel (would work well with oil pastels too) painters swear by it.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks both for your suggestions!

  • @triciabennetts6578
    @triciabennetts6578 Před 6 měsíci

    Thankyou Helen - I’m beginning to approach your videos with a mixture of pleasure and trepidation! After watching one of your hauls, I want everything!😮😳 May need to consider remortgaging the house 😉 How do the water soluble oil pastels compare to the neo colour 11 - do I need both?🤔🙄

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Haha, sorry! I think next year my focus will take a different course...
      No, I tried the water soluble oil pastels out of curiosity, but if you have the Neocolor II's, personally I don't think you need both.

  • @LauraGomez-bl2so
    @LauraGomez-bl2so Před 9 měsíci

    The Flashe paints look so delicious. The only other matte acrylics I know about are the Golden So Flat range, which are also fun. There should be more! I don't love shiny paints.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I don't know about those ones! The closest I've used are the Holbein Acryla gouache.

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist Před 9 měsíci

    The Book of Earth is on my wishlist.

  • @maggiemae6867
    @maggiemae6867 Před 10 měsíci

    The vinyl paint is some of my favorite paint EVER. the matte finish is great for sketchbooks. The pages wont stick together. I did notice my florescent colors dried up faster than the other colors. I have the jars. But it took a good year for that to happen.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That's so good to hear you love them! Thanks!!

  • @1o1carolina53
    @1o1carolina53 Před 8 měsíci

    My daughter is 14
    Loves your content
    Me too. Classy channel

  • @melissamartinart
    @melissamartinart Před 10 měsíci

    I’m so excited for your paint mixing project! Is that something you’d offer online? I’d love to get my hands on one!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I guess I could do! I need to come up with some nice ones first!

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Před 10 měsíci

    can't wait to watch.. but first coffee

  • @DarkisArt
    @DarkisArt Před 9 měsíci

    Which sharpener do you use for your colored pencils? Thanks for your video!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi, the Kum double hole small metal one.

  • @meldixon1918
    @meldixon1918 Před 10 měsíci

    How would you say the poscas compare in sheen to the liquitex paint markers?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      I just tried a couple of them side by side, and the Poscas are pretty much matt, and I'd describe the Liquitex as mid sheen.

  • @nottaholiday
    @nottaholiday Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Helen...always love your videos. So enjoyable. Do you have access to Michael Harding watercolours in the UK? I've tried a couple here in Australia and they are very impressive.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! Yes - they're available in a couple of places online, but I've not tried them. I think I can only get them in sets, and they're pretty expensive.

  • @charityariverpixie998
    @charityariverpixie998 Před 10 měsíci

    Ooooo lovely supplies ❤looking forward to the swatching of the flashe paint , thanks so much for sharing, you’ll have so much fun with all your new things xxx

  • @kauru3844
    @kauru3844 Před 4 měsíci

    Do you have a video where you swatch all the Flashe paints?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi, yes - well all the paints I have, not the whole range - as part of this video:
      czcams.com/video/4CHB-cXE2Qc/video.htmlsi=ZDV_zWPq0Vjih_zX

    • @kauru3844
      @kauru3844 Před 4 měsíci

      Silly me, I did watch this one! Thanks!!@@helencryer

  • @GreenSharpieScience
    @GreenSharpieScience Před 10 měsíci

    Nooo, I can’t keep buying art supplies I see on your channel 😂

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Very sorry! I have to be good too now...

  • @msand43
    @msand43 Před 10 měsíci

    Ah what a great haul! I’m about to place an order on Jackson’s and this just didn’t help 😂

  • @eileenreillyarts1229
    @eileenreillyarts1229 Před 10 měsíci

    Definitely don't use those cleaning sponges as they could release chemicals which isn't good for you or media. If you don't mind holes in your paint tin you can drill those pins out and the sharp part will probably fall off. I have all my pencils together by colour in stepped clear plastic holders as I don't have the room for cases like that to be spread out on my desk. I can easily reach for them and see them at a glance. A have a small set for the road of my favourite colours.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks, I'm not!
      Interesting ideas - thank you!

    • @eileenreillyarts1229
      @eileenreillyarts1229 Před 10 měsíci

      Long story but I got a terrible burn from one of those sponges. Obviously with water it is far more toxic.@@helencryer

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      Oh gosh! I will definitely get rid of them - thanks! And I hope you're OK now.

  • @pathemphill7496
    @pathemphill7496 Před 2 měsíci

    Have you tried Mungyo Professional Watercolour paints? How do they compare to other professional brands please? In my country paints are extremely expensive... and Mungyo seem to be more affordable. Thanks

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, I'm really sorry, but I haven't tried them, and don't recall coming across anyone else who has.

  • @lynnconroy8
    @lynnconroy8 Před 10 měsíci

    I’m an interior designer, and have some color theory. But, what is the significance of single pigment colors in painting?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I think the idea is that the fewer pigments in the mix, the cleaner/purer the colour is. So if I want to do some colour mixing, I'm better off mixing single pigment colours than mixing multi pigment ones - it's less likely to produce a muddy/murky colour (ie. Some version of brown/grey which you get from mixing all three primaries). I'm fairly new to pigment and paint science myself, but think this is vaguely along the right lines!

  • @sineadsmyth846
    @sineadsmyth846 Před 9 měsíci

    How does the paint in jars not dry up and become unusable?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I don't know, sorry - have only had them a week!

  • @scottcullen2832
    @scottcullen2832 Před 10 měsíci

    Helen I’m supposed to be buying less art supplies not more your last two videos 😥😂😂❤️

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I'm so sorry! 😁 I need to be good now though...

  • @CobraDove1111
    @CobraDove1111 Před 9 měsíci

    Look at the oil pastels, the first nine are the exact same colours!! Pretty obvious that these are the same product made in a China factory

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, quite possibly, though the consistency wasn't the same for each of them.

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist Před 10 měsíci +1

    F!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      🤣

    • @awatercolourist
      @awatercolourist Před 10 měsíci

      @@helencryer Sorry, I meant to say First! I set my device to replace F! with First! But something must have gone wrong.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That is even funnier! I thought maybe you were conserving energy!

    • @awatercolourist
      @awatercolourist Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@helencryer When you come to think of it, I sort of am!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Well, depends how many follow-up comments you have to make afterwards 🤣

  • @lisaharner3720
    @lisaharner3720 Před 10 měsíci

    A great art haul! The Flashe paint looked very interesting. After a series of cheaper brushes, I’ve switched to sets of Heritage 4050 and aqua elite. Love them!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  Před 10 měsíci

      I love the Aqua elite too, but have never tried the Heritage. How do they differ?