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Thank you for asking! But I have so much I’m trying to do at once right now there’s no way I could find the time 🩵

That’s a great answer!! 😍

Yes perhaps I could have thought of something different but I was under pressure 😂 Thanks Helen! 💚✨🩵

Haha! I didn’t think of that! I have 2 very uninterested old dogs so they don’t go anywhere near my paints. My mums puppy on the other hand… 🙈

I used these almost exclusively for a while and then I missed my traditional watercolours so now I split my time evenly 😂

Ahh thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️ blending with water works really nicely but you have to do it very quick before the marker dries too much! I like that they are quick drying though. Have you tried the Arrtx Simptap markers? If so, whats your opinion?

yes I have. I got them in a bundle with the regular arrtx markers. It is the 24 pack. I like them but I feel the 24 has too many greens and blues. I heard they now how bigger sets but I said I wasn't going to buy anymore acrylic markers since I have five sets.

They are very opaque! I definitely split my time evenly between these and my normal watercolours as I enjoy both! When you say cruelty free, can you tell me more? I tried to do some research into the make up of these paints and I got so much conflicting info and people still give me conflicting info now on whether they still use animal products or not 😅 And yes, the big pans are one of my favourite things about them!

@ Gansai paints are traditionally made with animal glue. You will find conflicting into on Kuretake, some sources saying they use it, some saying they do not. Until the company can say for sure, I stick to the brands I know are cruelty free, like Daniel Smith. I use enough things that are not cruelty free that I have not been able to find replacements for, so when I can switch, I do. Every little bit helps.

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you liked it 🩵

Well I really appreciate that, thank you! ☺️

@ you also said that you didn’t finish that pink and blue one because you didn’t like it, but it was one of my favorites!! I also like really liked your finished spread. The color scheme was very pretty!!!!

This is why I love art so very much. You could show 10 people different pieces and they would probably all choose different favourites or notice different things about each one. Especially with abstract art. It’s a lot of fun. I really appreciate your kind words about my art. Thank you! 🩵

@ I actually have a TH-cam channel. I was editing a video I had just recorded when I saw that you replied! I understand that when you make art, you can see the flaws in it but when you see other people‘s art, it just looks pretty.

@@ZivahJones exactly! Normally people like my least favourite artworks the most too 😂 awesome, I will check out your channel! ☺️

Oh isn’t it amazing coming back to art after a while!? 😍 I haven’t ever really had a lot of time off but I remember not drawing a lot and then I saw a person in Disney of all places using pencils to draw the characters and that was the very beginning of this now 6 or 7 year long obsession with all things drawing and painting! 😍🎨✨ Love the painting calm book, it’s beautiful but if I had to recommend just one it would be the abstract watercolour one. I can’t get enough of it!

Aww thank you so much!! I’m glad the algorithm brought you here too! 🥰 Welcome! Here’s the link for my Etsy ammysartshop.etsy.com it is in the description but it could be hidden underneath all the other links 😂

@ Awesome, thanks so much. I just snagged my favorite one, yay! 😍 Christmas gift to myself 🥰

Omg thank you so SO much!! 🥰 I will get it in the post to you ASAP. Let’s hope it arrives before Christmas. I hope you love it as much as I enjoyed making it! 🩵x

@@Little_Ammy_Arts Even if it doesn’t arrive, my birthday is shortly after so I’m not worried about it. I live in the US and I have dabbled in Etsy so I totally get that there’s only so much we can control about shipping and such. Anyway I’m so excited and thanks again for this lovely video. You have definitely inspired me to sit down and get creative today! ❤️

That is AMAZING to hear!! I hope you had some fun creative time 🥰 your journal is all packed up and ready to post first thing in the morning. Tracking should update on Etsy soon x

I’ve heard about those sharpie pens!! They are acrylic right?? Oh dear, Arrtx sent me some Simptap markers to review on the channel, I haven’t even opened them yet as I need some time to make a good video but all I’ve heard is how problematic they are 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

Oh he really is! He knows it too, now I’ve started earning a little bit of money from my channel he classes the art gifts as investments 🙊😂 Choosing keeping is beautiful but it is very very tempting. I want things in there I’ve never wanted in my life because everything is extra pretty!! Brighton Cass Art is quite small but full of goodies!

That’s good to hear!

Oooh how exciting! Have you tried the art nouveau set yet? 😍 I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and palettes, thank you so much for being here! 🩵

Awww thank you!! 🥰 I like that I did that too 🙊 Wouldn’t it be fun to do a big version and really theme it as a bookshelf!! Ideas for the future 😍 Thanks for watching! X

Thank you so much for this comment! Your mum, what an incredible woman and artist. I can imagine how very proud of her you are and were 😍 what a fantastic day that sounded like and so lovely that her art is all over the world now. Do you enjoy acrylics and oils also or are you mostly a watercolour fan? I’ve dabbled in all of it but I always come back to watercolour! Great favourites by the way, especially the granulating Gansai Tambi! They are a lot of fun ☺️

Covers* all of the plain color ones are good but the ones with paintiongs roses or cork are bad

I think I’ve seen the art deco and cork one has the white paper in is that right?! It does look like totally different paper! Have you tried it?

@@Little_Ammy_ArtsKatie moody has a full comparison of the two on her channel

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No reason needed for me!! 😂 I do feel bad when I look at my pile full of unused sketchbooks though but I also feel happy 😆 I definitely need to work my way through them more. I’ve done better this year than other years so that’s a start! 😬 do you prefer normal gouache or acrylic gouache? Absolutely love working with a limited colour palette. Especially now with watercolours! A colour wheel is the best tool you can have 😍 thank you so much for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it! 💖

A watercolour full house! I love my new Princeton Aqua Elite brushes 😍 and all my Daniel Smith watercolours! Current faves for sure.

Ahh I’m so glad you think this is a helpful Tutorial! 🥰 I was starting to doubt this one and my tutorial making skills need some work 😅 this year I’d like to make way more watercolour tutorials!

@ that would be fun! I’m here for it😍💚

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed watching and seeing my sketchbooks! 🥰 So it just comes down to colours really. I think the art nouveau palette is so special with the muted almost autumnal colours and I just find myself using it all the time! 😍 the bigger 48 set is still lovely but I like how the art nouveau set is very unique.

Same here! I use the art nouveau colours so much more than the bigger set! 😍 It’s a beautiful palette... Derwent Chromaflow! Great choice, I have a set of 24 of them and they are fantastic pencils 😍 I’d like to try the faber castell gelatos. Have you seen these tempera paint sticks people have been talking about? I fancy trying them too! I forgot about the Daler rowney acrylic inks! They might have been another honourable mention 😅 I also have the same art supply problem, yay! But it makes us happy and we use everything (nearly everything for me) 😆 Happy holidays to you too! Thank you for watching 🥰🩵

@ I haven’t used the tempera sticks. To be honest I don’t feel any desire for them because my gelatos and distress crayons have been so satisfying and fun to use.

That makes sense! 😄

Thank you Miranda! I really enjoy your videos 🥰

Oh Helen I think you will love them! 😍 The Jean Haines set was a life changing moment when I realised granulating paints were amazing and they’re not actually mostly dull colours like other brands I’d used! Good choice on the Arrtx markers. Fun is exactly how I’d describe them! I can’t believe how quick you finished your art creations sketchbook! I’m still yet to finish mine but just not feeling the pull to that one at the moment! Looking forward to filling my first watercolour book up though. Can’t believe I’ve nearly done that in 4 months! Less pages than the art creations though 😂 I do have art goals for 2025.. Mostly for my TH-cam channel and making this the best it can be and share more longer videos of painting and also some tutorials perhaps. But I go with the flow with the videos, just like I do with my art. I don’t like my creativity to feel pressure 😂 I also want to learn how to sketch better! So I don’t feel so stuck when it comes to drawing. A new daily habit is the plan ☺️ I can’t wait to see what you do next year now you’re back in your lovely home! 🏠🩵✨

They are so much fun! 🤩 I love when you get a bargain like that. Makes it even better 😆💖

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think there are a lot of popular favourites this year amongst artists 🙊 I’m seeing the Kuretake paints everywhere! I hope your kids get the hint! 😆

That is good to know! I don’t need an excuse to go on a ramble 😆

@ Hahaha, same here!!

No I don’t think it is. I’ve seen some people do lightfastness tests online and they say some colours haven’t faded, but only after a few months! Going to do my own tests starting in the new year

I bet they are amazing to look through! 😍

@ they’re definitely super interesting, at the very least! Everyone I show loves them! :)<3

Interesting! I will have a look into that. I do have 2 big sets of pan pastels but no colourless blender 😅 I can see how that would work though! Thanks for the tip! X

Oooh I will add that colour to my list! 🙊 It sounds beautiful! And thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos 🥰

Thank you Joe! 😁

Interesting! I did try and do some research into it when I made a different video and I found conflicting information on whether the Kuretake paints contain animal glue. I was confused. I do have some other cheaper watercolours which have the same shininess. I guess that’s why I assumed it’s because there is way more binder or glue, or glycerin (still learning my terms) than the better quality watercolours.

Glycerin can be made out of other fats than animal fat. The glycerin I use is made from coconut oil.

It is a bit! I have fully embraced this style again recently and have been thinking about my succulent painting 🥰 I hope the mug and coaster are aging well! Any fading?? 🤔

@Little_Ammy_Arts nope, none whatsoever 😍

Thank you very much Chantelle I really appreciate it 🥰🩵

Ahh thank you! I love painting like this, with the white border. Reminds me of mosaics. Although it does require some patience! And a good white gel pen for mistakes 😆

🤣 The little bug made me laugh while editing. That’s what happens when you use real nature for reference I guess! ☺️ I love my dogs, my best little friends. Nacho (the chihuahua) is definitely the most loyal to me. My little buddy. Sookie is quite old now, she doesn’t care about much other than sausages and napping. Very cute. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Karen! 🥰❤️

Thank you so much! 🥰

Oh Helen, You will be fantastic at watercolour! You are so creative and great at everything you do! 😍 I’m trying not to be totally addicted to collecting all the Daniel smith colours 😅 I need to get a dot card so I can see which colours I want to fill my last 4 empty pans up with!

Ahh thank you so much! I’m really Glad you enjoyed it 🥰🩵✨

It’s such a perfect little pencil case to grab and go isn’t it! 😍 I did try to fit my little sketchbook in here but it was not to be 😢 I did pack it to the brim though!