Alizarin Crimson Permanent – SAA Watercolors | The Paint Show 27

Hi there, in today’s episode I want to review Alizarin Crimson Permanent by SAA watercolors.

Here’s the full review, scroll down for additional paint info.

SAA Watercolors

So far my experience with these was great. Their colors are strongly pigmented, lightfast and handle nicely.

This one is no different.

Alizarin Crimson Permanent Paint Info

Pigments: PR177 (Anthraquinone Red) and PV23 (Dioxazine Violet)
Transparent
Lightfastness: A (best)

The SAA brand doesn’t have any series. All paints are equally priced.

They do have discounts for members of the SAA. You can learn more here: SAA Membership.

If you live in the UK, I would especially recommend checking this out.

I hope you enjoyed this one, and I’ll talk to you again really soon!

– Liron

Hansa Yellow Medium – Daniel Smith Watercolors | The Paint Show 26

Hi there! Today I want to review Hansa Yellow Medium, by Daniel Smith Watercolors.

You can view the full video review here, and scroll down to read more.

Hansa Yellow Medium

My story with this paint is so funny.

I originally got it with Daniel Smith’s Primary Set.

But I wasn’t too keen on the actual combination of paints in that set (together with French Ultramarine and Perylene Red – Which I reviewed here).

So I kind of stopped using it. For the longest time this tube took a nap in my drawer.

But then I decided to take it out and give it a try. And I re-fell in love with it instantly!

I guess I just needed more experience to see how useful it was.

Hansa Yellow Medium – Paint Info

Here’s some additional info about this tube.

Pigment: PY97 (Arylide Yellow FGL)
Series 2
Lightfastness: I (excellent)
Semi-transparent
Low-staining
Non-granulating

I find it to be quite useful. It mixes well with many different blues and reds.

My favorite yellows lean to orange, but if I had to go with a more neutral yellow, this would be my choice.

Results of Using Hansa Yellow Medium

Here are some quick paintings and sketches I did using this paint.

Quick avocado sketch with Hansa Yellow Medium

Hansa Yellow Medium and Hansa Yellow Light Tubes

Where to Purchase It

You can purchase a single tube here: http://amzn.to/2H4L0Md
Or the entire set here (very cost-efficient): http://amzn.to/2sjEv4C

I have to say a word about the set. It’s really useful, and very cost-effective. Each of the paints are useful on their own. I would highly recommend getting it.

Conclusion

If you love Daniel Smith paints, I’d look into this one. It’s a good, neutral yellow to have.

Despite me not liking the set AS A SET, I would recommend getting it. That is because the individual paints are great in their own right.

I hope you enjoyed this one, and I’ll talk to you again real soon!

– Liron

Cobalt Blue – ShinHan PWC Watercolor | The Paint Show 25

Hi there!

Today I want to share with you a review of Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC watercolor!

PWC is ShinHan’s artist grade watercolor (they also have the Professional line for students and Shami for kids).

You can read more about ShinHan paints and the other paints I bought on the post I published a while back: ShinHan PWC (Primary Set I Selected)

Here’s the complete review on YouTube. Read on for the written version (:

Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC

I purchased this alongside their Cadmium Red Deep and Cadmium Yellow Deep.

I really love this paint and have used it EXTENSIVELY, in many of the works I shared with you here and on Instagram for the past several months.

Here are some of my works showcasing it.

Painted the Duomo in Florence using Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC

Painted a building in Tel Aviv using Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC

Painted countryside house using Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC

Painted another countryside house using Cobalt Blue by ShinHan PWC

Cobalt Blue – Paint Info

Pigment: PB28 (cobalt blue).
Semi-transparent
Lightfastness 3/3
Series D (almost the most expensive on the A-E scale)

My Only Complaint With Cobalt Blue

My only complaint with this paint is that it doesn’t achieve dark enough values. It’s not as light as some ceruleans I saw, but it’s still not as dark as many of the Phthalo Blues and French Ultramarines.

I think this could work to your advantage if you are painting in a softer style. For me however – I love strong contrasts at times. I love to use a wide range of values.

Another issue caused by this is that it’s hard for the blue to be dominant when mixed with the red and yellows I purchased (partially my fault, as they are more opaque).

I do love the way it looks

With that being said, I produced many beautiful paintings with it, and love the way it looks.

I’d recommend getting it as a part of a gentle trio, alongside lemon yellows and rose-like colors.

Where to get it

These sell on Amazon as sets. I’m not usually a big fan of watercolor sets, but for the price point – these may be worth it.

Here are affiliate links (I get a small commission, you pay the same price):

24 set: http://amzn.to/2DA5WrB
32 set: http://amzn.to/2zR13YR

Conclusion

I really love ShinHan’s PWC paints so far, and plan on getting many more in the future. This is a great color to have too.

I hope you enjoyed this video, and I’ll talk to you again really soon!

– Liron

 

Perylene Red – Daniel Smith Watercolor | The Paint Show 24

Hi there! Today I want to share with you a review I did for Perylene Red paint, as part of The Paint Show.

This paint is by the Daniel Smith brand, and I got it as part of their Primary Set.

Here’s the full video review, scroll down to read more.

Why I LOVE Perylene Red

This is a paint I really love, and for multiple reasons. The first is that it’s relatively neutral.

I compared it to Pyrrol Scarlet (left) and Quinacridone Rose (right), and you can see how it’s in the middle. Not too warm, not too cool.

It’s also a semi-transparent paint, has excellent lightfastness and pretty easier to lift, if necessary.

Perylene Red by Daniel Smith – Info

Pigment: PR178

This pigment is said to go through a significant shift when drying. It’s supposed to lighten slightly, and loose about 20% of its saturation (according to HandPrint.com). I didn’t notice such a significant difference.

It’s also highly active in wet-in-wet, and creates large blossoms.

Excellent Lightfastness
Semi-Transparent
Medium-Staining
Non-Granulating
Series 3 – goes on Amazon for ~13$-14$.

Link to purchase (affiliate, you pay the same price, I get a commission):
Tube: http://amzn.to/2GrbC9Q
Set: http://amzn.to/2rJ4eTZ

Conclusion

Perylene Red is great if you are looking for a good primary red that’s relatively neutral. I love the way it handles and behaves, and enjoy using it.

I’d also like to add that getting the Primary Set is highly economical, and results in a relatively cheap “per tube” price. It contains three useful paints (this one, alongside Hansa Yellow and French Ultramarine). All come in 15ml.

Here’s my review of the Daniel Smith Primary Set:

And the link to purchase it: http://amzn.to/2rJ4eTZ

I hope you enjoyed this review of Perylene Red, and I’ll talk to you again really soon!

– Liron

Undersea Green – Daniel Smith Watercolor | The Paint Show 23

Hi there, today I want to share with you my review of Undersea Green by Daniel Smith.

You can see the full episode of The Paint Show here:

And if you want a written version, read on (;

Undersea Green – Daniel Smith Watercolor

I originally got this paint together with Daniel Smith’s Secondary set. In fact, this review will wrap up the series of The Paint Show episodes regarding this set.

I really loved this one from the beginning, and it’s special characteristics impressed me (you’ll soon see what I refer too).

With time I started using it extensively for foliage, leaves and trees. I used it (together with Carbazole Violet) as the background of this painting.

I especially love to mix it with blues and yellows (and even reds!) to create a variety of greens.

Paint Info

Undersea Green is made of three different pigments:

  1. Ultramarine Blue (PB29)
  2. Quinacridone Gold (they say PO48, but that’s the pigment for Quinacridone Burnt Orange, which is a little strange. Quin. Gold should be PO49).
  3. Nickel Azo Yellow (PY150)

This makes it rather simple to mix, if you want to create if for yourself (assuming you can do so without Quin. Gold, which sounds possible).

Some more stats:

  • Series 1 – so cheaper than Quin. Burnt Orange.
  • Semi-transparent
  • Granulating (with a beautiful effect too! The blues and yellows separate)
  • Medium-high staining.

This color is highly pigmented and is easy to achieve dark values with.

Here’s what the pigments look like when they separate into blues and oranges / yellows:

In the video I demo what this paint looks wet on dry, wet-in-wet, and using dry brush strokes.

Here are some examples.

Conclusion

I think this is a very useful color, and I definitely prefer it over more “artificial” looking greens such as Sap Green (which used to be a favourite of mine).

I like my colors to have many uses for me and be versatile, so this is a great one in my opinion.

If you want to get it, here are affiliate links (I get a small commission and you pay the same price):

Undersea Green Tube: http://amzn.to/2EZSwWM

Daniel Smith Secondary set: http://amzn.to/2FzE20T

If you are interested in the other two colors in the set (Quin. Burnt Orange and Carbazole Violet), I highly recommend getting the set. It ends up being much more cost-effective (:

And this is it for today. I hope you enjoyed this one, and we’ll talk soon!

– Liron