Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this for your viewers. Whenever I'm debating getting a watercolor palette, I search your channel for it first, which is very helpful. And I have to add, I not only love your brilliant sample paintings but I also love the aura of your videos what with the birds singing, the comparisons and the detailed review. Greetings all the way from Egypt.
Hi Sara. Wow, you're from Egypt. ☺️ A country in my bucket list of must visit. Thanks for recognizing all my efforts and for the kind words. Appreciation such as yours fuel me in doing these reviews and stuff. I was also once like you researching on TH-cam, and when i realized i have collected some paints, i told myself, why not do the job of being the reference. So here we are now.. I'm happy doing this and I'm even happier that somehow, I'm able to help other in their quest of paints and materials that match their needs. 🙏🏻☺️🎨
I grabbed this set for $15 before realized all the pigments were SO fugitive! I’ll still use it for practice and in my sketchbooks to save my pricier pigments and be just as happy with it. For the price I paid, The box itself is worth that much !
Even DS and Dv use these pigments in some paints. At least DV reveals that they are “moderately” lightfast w/a rating of two. I love Moonglow but have relegated it to my sketchbooks. I could UV spray and put paintings behind UV protectant glass. But, I do illustrates mostly at present.
Yeah, even professional grades include some fugitive pigments. But they have atleast other alternative that aren't fugitive and they wont normally put fugitive pigments in basic sets. What's disappointing in this mungyo set is that all their yellows and reds aren't lightfast. So even if these paints look good, i could only recommend them for sketchbooks or for works to be scanned..
I really appreciate you being honest about these mungyo colors. They don't look like professional watercolor.they look like ink or colors enhanced with optical brightness
Thank you. 😊 although I love generally the saturation of the paints, they fail to be reliable on the thing most important to me, the pigment selection.
I eyed this set few years ago, when I was still starting watercolor but got the Sonnet 24 instead, it comes in full pans and cheaper than mungyo, though a student grade paint.. Thank you for this review Allan, now we can tell that Mungyo is not comparable to most professional paints.
Sonnet is also really good. Actually, Mungyo by performance and vibrancy can compete with the other professional paints.. But when we see the technical side, that is where it fails.. and im a little sad that some fans of Mungyo dont understand my stand. anyway,Thank you for sharing, Angel. :)
Picked up the 12 set because it was cheap and available at the shop. I love them so much for cafe sketching! Very vibrant and fun to paint with 🥰. Box is very good quality. Aircon was ridiculously strong so it didn’t lift as easily.
I am glad you are happy with your set. It is the most important thing. And yes, these paints are super vibrant and will go a long way. It is best for sketchbooks. However if you plan to hang your paintings on frame using these paints, i suggest you use UV protected glass.
@@AllanJayQuesada Definitely. And an update: the white paint nearly annihilated my (natural)brush!! lol .. I tried my waterbrush and it was fine. I'll still scrape it off and put in some other colour.
I really loved your honest reviews. Bought a set of Mungyo 24 colours to practice as I am a newbie in watercolour painting. I hope I have a chance to upgrade to the more professional brands you recommended one fine day. Warmest greetings from Singapore. ❤🇸🇬
Oh. Hi. I hope you enjoy the Mungyo set. They're no doubt beautiful and intense. Yes, you will soon upgrade to some more pro grades. You have some of the best art stores in Singapore. One of my favorites is Straits Art. Have seen my Art Haul video in Singapore? 😉
i have their 48 pan set that I bought 2 years ago, tho the set i got ended up having 2 pans of the same color which is kinda a downer.. i really like the set's color intensity and overall feel to them, my only downside is that the colors doesn't "bloom" or move that much. thanks for the review, before i bought the set i did watch other videos but yours is the only one that really went into details about the set's pigment choices and color names. even tho im just a hobbyist those are some nice info worth knowing
Here's what i found about most Asian paints.. they dont move alot. It is not the biggest issue for me since i like to handle their movement, but it's an issue to many artists. Thank you for appreciating my efforts here.. watching reviews before buying is satisfying, and i know my videos may sometimes disappoint because of the info i give, but i think that is the main purpose of reviews.. to show sides A and B and more. Mungyo for me are nice and vibrant and are quite affordable. We just need to be a little more cautious in case we use it professionally or in display works. 😉🎨🙏🏻
I watch all of your reviews with such love and interest. Most of the time I am not so interested in purchasing the paint brand, but I am always interested in the pigment information you give. I am constantly learning about pigments and I want to thank you for all the knowledge you provide.
I'm a beginner water colorist and ordered this as my first 24 set to use in urban sketching. I've learned more about watercolors in this video than I ever knew or heard about! WOW! I will use my new set for practice and thank you so much ... new subscriber! I love this comparison video.
That was an amazing, truly informative, and in depth review. Thankyou!!👏🏻Very helpful for someone (like myself) who's painted with acrylics for years, and now would like to venture into watercolors, but has no idea what pallet to begin with. Now I shall go watch some more of your reviews, as I see you have many! Thankyou very much for sharing your thoughts and talents! 🙏🏼
Vielen Dank für Deine Arbeit. 💛 Es ist unglaublich, wie viele Marken Du besitzt. Du hast praktisch alle Marken, die es gibt, schon ausprobiert! Du hast wahrscheinlich sehr Spaß beim Malen, weil Du so viel Auswahl hast. Alles Gute und frohe Weihnachten!
I didn't notice I had collected them all. Haha. Especially during the pandemic. But yeah, i enjoy them all. But since these are more than enough for me, one day, i will be donating some and selling some of them as well. Merry Christmas, too Julia. 🎄 🎅 🧑🎄
Hi and thank you for your time and dedication you put into all your videos l really do appreciate everything you do Cheers Kerry and G'Day from Australia 😊😊😊
Thank you. Yes, i was a bit sad by the pigment selection of this set, but color vibrancy wise, theyre good. Just not meant for paintings to be hang in walls at it may fade in time.
Oo nga sir eh. Kaya minsan, legit na inaantok ako habang gumagawa.. ngayon umuulan ulan nanaman nang malakas, unstable na sila sa puno. Minsan lumalapit sila bubong or eaves ng room ko, minsan naman, lumalayo sila.
An honest & brilliant review! Thank for the indepth & immense effort you take create these reviews. I love those small sketches with the swatches👍🏼. ALB from South Africa
Have u ever tried magritte - pure pigment watercolor. They come in a set of 12/24/48 pan sets... They come with light fast ratings of two and three stars. No other info available.. But they mentioned it as pure pigment. Your review on them will be a help.
I think, i have received a request kn magritte review before.. i remember it, but as now still cant find a set shippable to PH. Will have it here once shipping is open. 🙏🏻🎨
I love the way these paints work. I have Gansai Tambi through w&N, mission gold, etc etc and to Daniel Smith, and these are amazing. They will always hold a place in my heart for sure. I don’t use them for work that would need to be lightfast (just in case) but some of the colors in the 48 are just beautiful. And they are now available open stock. Love these paints, they wet and move so nicely, and the price is so good. Enjoyed your review, thank you so much! Great video! I’m so glad I’ve erred on the side of caution with these! I really love them, but agree they shouldn’t be labeled as professional.
Glad you like them Kim! The comparison portion is one of the most important part of my reviews. It is sad sometimes to know that some viewers are not able to reach that part. my videos are long and so some of the viewers get bored in the middle of the review, that they skip and miss the comparison part.. anyway, thank you for watching the videos till the end :)
Hi luiza. Sorry for my super late reply. If i had to choose, id go with Paul Rubens definitely. They have better pigment choices and also theyre more transparent. The Paul rubens 4th generation are their best line yet.
Video is really well done, thank you for taking the time to make it! You mentioned these watercolours were "difficult to move" I was hoping you could explain what that means. I'm not sure what you are talking about when you say "move". Thank you again, really appreciate all that you do!
Hi, Amber. When I say move, i literally mean it. ☺️ It pertains to the how the paint runs or moves when dropped on a wet surface or a layer of paint application. This property is unique to watercolors because they're waterbased so paint particles can 'move' or run very evidently, unlike in more "solid" media like oil paints and acrylic. ☺️
For me, Sennelier is one of the best specially the pans.. that's why I'm saving it for last. Haha. It's a brand I've completed all the colors and now I don't know how I'm gonna do the proper review. Anyways, thank you for the request. I'm gonna have review it soon.
Thanks sa review! Muntik na din ako bumili ng Prima set din kasi puro flowers and leaves ginagawa ko pero 2 kasi kami gumagamit. My Mungyo 48 colors are on its way. Excited na ako. 😊 Isa lang din yung seller sa Shopee. Balitaan kita about sa 48 colors. May review din akong napanood na it is better for it na wet the paint for a minute to absorb and mas maganda yung paint. According to her it is like gouche na.
You're welcome. Mungyo is a better choice than Prima, economy wise. If you're inlove with the sets of Prima, you'll have to collect all 12.hehe. i intentionally dont rewet all my pans set on reviews prior swatching to see which ones rewet instantly. And in that case, prima is an instant. I can imagine what more it does if you spray water. You'd probably get more paints. Ingats sa violet niya, sobrang strong. Haha. Will wait for your review of the 48 din. 😉🎨🙏🏻
Thanks sa tip! Sure, I will let you know. 😊 I like the greens and I think it will work for me. And yes, 48 colors set worth P2300 is better than 12 colors set multiplied to P1500 each 😂
Hello! Very nice review! I was wondering if you can help me please how many full pans(white nights) can I fit in this box using the rows and without the inner palette? Thank you!!
hello. I think that brand just do a lot of mistakes in labeles. In your case it’s a wrong pigment for Ultramarine which is not Ultramatine. I got the pastel set of 12 half pans to try out (it was twice cheaper than Schminke Academia which is student’s grade paints) and on one of the lable they just had Cadmium Yellow Right instead of Light =) I also warried about lightfastness but decided to use them in the sketchbook exclusively. Thank you for the review! very helpful!
Yeah, i think they have a lot of mistakes in the labels and info and I hope they correct these mistakes as I also sometimes see these in store websites and catalogues. Definitely great paints for pads and books and for works to be scannes. Very vibrant colors they have. You're welcome and thank you too. 😊
Yeaaaahhhh! Jusko. I just saw them this morning at Kimberly's video. Napa comment nga ako sa kilig. Angganda. Hahaha. Kakatuwa kasi the mixes are unique, hindi nila ginaya yung formula ng Moonglow.. si Roman Szmal kasi and Davinci, ginaya nila si DS eh. Anyway, im waiting na makakuha ako mg granulating set ng Schmincke.. 😉🎨🙏🏻
Watercolors by Allan Jay Quesada they are having to restock as they’ve sold out of certain colours. Will warn you they only come in 15ml tubes so each tube is approx £12+ so definitely check Jackson’s if you’re after some. Schmincke has definitely stepped up. I think there’s 15 new granulating colours to choose from 🤗
@@bluedeva thanks for the info. The price for their 15ml is comparable to Daniel Smith, so i think it's still reasonable. Here jn the Philippines, the 5ml of Schmincke costs 8-10lbs. But if there are 15 new Colors, i might have to only choose a few because there's a limit for tax free customs item nin Philippines.. sad, but I just need to divide every purchase to 9,999php max. 😔 Thanks for sharing the tips bluedeva. Will definitely check the new items up and hopefully complete the set. ☺️🙏🏻🎨
Сейчас в России появилась акварельная краска, которая называет себя профессиональной (у многих это вызывает сомнения). Называется "старый мастер" от фабрики "Гамма". Интересно ваше мнение на эту краску. Такого большого количества красок с выкрасками я не видела ни у кого, столько производителей из разных стран. Спасибо за обзор!😊
Thank you so much for appreciating my work. I feel like this Mungyo is more of a superior student grade paints. Vibrant colors but not lightfast pigments.
@mariachua9617 thanks too. There are no genuine Cadmiums and cobalts here and those 2 lines are the 2 know toxic pigments. However, there are still other pigments that may be toxic if consumed in very large amounts. I do not know every pigments toxicity level though. On the otherhand, based on market studies, the amounts in paints are not so high to really poison atleast humans. Still, take care. 😊
Wow, thank you sir Allan for this review. I've been really curious about this set, good thing I bought Paul Rubens & Sonnet from your shop instead of this.
You're welcome po. I also once planned on reselling Mungyo but I told myself, i need to try it first and check if its dependable.. it's good naman, nice to work with it, and vibrant din, un nga lang, I'm turned off a bit na professional siya but uses many fugitive pigments.. thank you po pala for buying in my shop. 😉🎨🙏🏻
I love the saturation of Mungyo while I prefer the transparency of P.Excellent. while I love both for different reasons, for now, im sticking with my choice Mungyo (as mentioned in the comparison against other brands portion in this video. Pls watch this video till the end for swatch by swatch comparison and my comments which is better). Mungyo has provided the pigment info, which P.Excellent lacks. Also, mungyo has better packaging, presentation, and color range.
@@AllanJayQuesada thankss, i have watched the video until finish but since english isnt my first language, it is quite hard for me to listen sometimes :)
I also have the 48 1/2 pan set of these and I’m not sure I like them much either! I think my eye has gotten used to seeing a certain look which I translate as quality and if I don’t see that I guess I say it’s not for me🤔
Hello 👋 I’m looking for Daniel Smith Watercolor but DS has many colors , Can you advise me which colors or set I should have for beginners DS’fan ? I want to have it and use it for a long time. 😊😊 thank you
Hello. For a Daniel Smith starter, i suggest you get the Essentials set. It is composed of a warm and a cool of the primary colors, so thats 6 colors. You may want to add few earth colors like burnt sienna, yellow Ochre and raw umber, and a deep neutral color in the form of Payne's gray. That's already 10. If budget permits, you may also add a sap green and a phthalo green blue shade to make it standard 12. Here's my review of the Daniel Smith Essentials set. Pls watch it too. 🎨☺️ th-cam.com/video/6xPu6VYo9Pw/w-d-xo.html
Using ultramarine PB29 and calling it cobalt blue PB28 seems to be a very standard move among student grade sets. I see it in my cotmans and van goghs. Money saving and safety (cobalt toxic). Move to the professional lines (w&n pro, rembrandt) for the real thing in cobalt -- as well as cerulean.
Yes, that's how they do it. Obviously, theyve avoided using cobalts and cadmiums to cut price. Although there are some professional grades that avoided Cadmiums, Daniel Smith for example, i still do not count this Mungyo set as professional grade for the reason there there are almost very few reliable and lightfast pigment option for their colors especially in reds and yellows.
Your reviews are really informative, they really have helped me to learn deeper information about watercolors and what to look out for. Also, that malachite green is awfully pretty....I wonder if I can find it elsewhere?
What’s wild is the paints look nothing like the larger set which look like Prima. Also, why do manufacturers use PR 122? 😂Take a look at beloved Moonglow from DS? In no time in even gentle sun…the blue and green are left in this ghostly sort of mix. Thx so much for your reviews! I love that regardless of who/what…you always give us a great small painting!
I find it confusing that this brand is proud of the pigments used in their line despite that most aren't really reliable. But atleast theyre honest. Regarding PR122, some variants are lightfast. That's why Bruce of handlrint.com had to include it to the Top 40 pigments. The hue is unique, and even the coolest PV19 can hardly get close. However, i still am not including pr122 in my palette to be safer. If i had to use pr122, it has to be in mass tone unless on sketchbook. Thank you for watching the videos, and I am glad that you appreciate the sample paintings. 🙏
Благодарность! Я не считаю желто-зеленый цвет странным. но я не предпочитаю здесь этот цвет. Я предпочитаю более землистые оттенки зеленого. более естественные версии.
I'm a beginner traditional watercolor artist, I've been eyeing this set for a while but after seeing your review I'm hesitant to get them. Please recommend me some Affordable student grade watercolor + professional grade watercolor.
Hi. recommendations may vary depending on where you're coming from cause prices adjust depending on location. But generally, i think one of the most reasonably priced professional grade paints is White Nights. The 12 color set (full pans) is almost same price as Mungyo 24 halfpans. If you're from Asia, another option is Holbein. But please take note that aside from the brand, please be very observant of the pigments used. For example, even the best brands linke daniel smith still carry thr genuine Alizarin Crison usinb pigment PR83 which is fugitive (will fade). This is because some artists care less about lightfastness, and prioritise the color they prefer.
Hiii! i really like your reviews in water colors it really helps me to choose the right one for better painting all thanks to you i hope one day you make a review about monte marte watercolor two seasons😊😊👌
I have a couple questions.... what's a fugitive color? 1 am super New to watercolors, and working on doing basic illustrations for a children's book for sick kids. I'm deciding on a reasonable students set of aeteza triangle watercolor pencils and I need to decide on a pallet that is reasonably priced for wuality. I am in us but I am disabled which means I live on about 1/5th what it actually requires to live. So money is precious. I found u and I fell In love u with imediately. I love ur technique in giving advice with a sample painting and u have a new subscriber. I really hope u can help.me find the right pallet and if u think arteza 48 colors for 19$ isn't good please let me know. I would be getting a deal for two hug watercolor books with them .... I'm afraid to take the plunge without some support :-) pleeeaaase!! Blessings and peace stay stafe stay healthy he'll stay home when possible. HUGS Sachi
Hi Sachiako. Thank you for the love and welcome to my channel. 🎨🤗 A fugitive pigment means it is not lightfast/not light resistant. Meaning, it will fade overtime if exposed to light. With regards to your book, first, id like to share with your happiness and anticipation, because im also currently working on one. For the book, im sure the paintings are gonna be scanned so you don't actually need paints that are super lightfast, unless you plan on selling the paintings or hanging them one day.. in that case, id suggest you to get a higher quality set of paints. With regards to Arteza, im afraid to gjve any opinions about it cause i haven't tried it yet. But basing on some friends' expereince and some reviews of mh trusted co-artists here on YT, i think Arteza isn't the best for a book project. Colors seemed to be pale and pastel. Also, I believe you dont really need a 48 colors set for it may only overwhelm you or confuse you. The best basic professional grade set id recommend is the Daniel Smith Essentials set. 6 colors 5ml tubes for around 30usd on Amazon. I also have a review on theat set and have shown the mixing possibilities of the set. If you want a more affordable set wihtg more colors, you may checkout a range of sets of Cotman Watercolors in pans. I believe a 14 color set costs only around 15usd. But if you can get a tubes set, it's better for the quantity and the quality at it doesn't need rewetting. Let me know more about the specific needs.nwould be happy to help. Stay healthy and inspired. Keep safe. 🙏🏻😉🎨
Alan, u responded to me so quickly oh my goodness! Uv a very very kind heart. Is there a way to reach out to u that is more private cause I tend to overshare lol. Either way is fine. So I was thinking about the arteza PENCIL watercolors because it'll give me a bit more control plus I can pay for it over a few months. It's a gentle intro into watercolors, and wanted to add a pan set, half is fine for now, to see if I can even get this down. All of this is brand new to me. I've made one successful Bob Ross style watercolor painting in oil paints lol. Never been a drawer or painter. Everything else, yes. Jewlery, sewing recycled sweater coats, writing is my number one passion, leatherwork, I've even done stained glass I've so many creative sidess I don't have time to list it all. I am disabled since a kid, I'm writing a book based off a concept that helped me A LOT as a kid, which is where the paintings come in I thought I could keep it simple and sweet for kids. But I'm also doing a work book on being an advocate for ur childright beside the kids book. So those are my current focused and they live in me every day and all night if u know what I mean.
Oh I forgot to add that the tubes seem overwhelming to me and I am not sure I could do then. I have PTSD stuff does NOT make sense when something freaks me out it just does. So that's why I figured start with the somewhat more easy to use and move around (I fell just 2 weeks ago so simplicity of movement matters as well as usability.) Really I just want to learn the craft and HOPE I am good enough to do my own kid snails and fishes for my stories, then maybe I get the more spendy and scary seeming stuff. If that makes sense and I'm sure it doesn't cause it's not logical lol
Could you please help me which watercolor is better to choose for landscapes (I'm worried about too bright colors,light fastness is not very important, since I draw for myself), this one or White Nights?
Hi. That's easy. Go for White Nights. If there's one thing Mungyo is standout for, that is vibrancy of colors. That's its. White Nights is a professional grade, vibrant enough colors, and you have a range of colors to choose from. For landscapes, you may want to explore their granulating colors as these colots have very natural appeal.
Both used some less lightfast pigments in their line, so now, it boils down to the price.. mungyo is alot cheaper.. but. For that amount, you might want to consider just getting more reliable brands with lesser colors like White Nights.. unless, lightfastness is not a priority.
Thank you for such a detailed overview of Mungyo watercolors which I have bought two months back but did not used them until yesterday. Im not a watercolor artist so I was unsure about their performance, though I purchased them after watching many reviews. My question to you is that if I need to buy another set, which one should I buy?
Hello. Thank you. If you need to buy another set, my top recommendation is Daniel Smith. You may also watch this video starting at 27:48 thr brand comparison in that part will show the paints that i prefer more than the Mungyo.
@@AllanJayQuesada Thank you so much Allan, I will. I am in Pakisan, since they are not available locally, I have to buy online from China. But I am really unsure about the quality of Chinese products of foreign labels. Though they claim that they are made in their respective countries but I really doubt that. Have you ever bought European or American brand art supply items from China? 😊
@@mistyrose3042 no, i havent bought european or american items in China. Only Chinese products if from China. You may try to checkout jacksonsart website. It's a UK based art store. I buy some of my stuff there. European and american brands. Very trusted.
hello sir allan, I am a beginner and I want to get my first artist set. I don't want them to be super expensive like daniel smith, mijello etc. nor do I want cheap quality paints, I am confused between buying the white nights, sonnet, mungyo. please help me which one should I buy?
Hiii. I think youve come to the right place. Hehe. I definitely suggest you to watch this whole review of Mungyo, till the end where compare the swatches of the brands you've just mentioned. I've almost ranked them from worst to best. Among the affordable brands you have mentioned, White Nights is the only choice. As Sonnet is White Nights Student grade sister. While Mungyo, is advertised as artist grade, it fails to include reliable and lightfast pigments in its most basic sets.. particularly the yellow and rose colors.. so, i think wala ka na pong problem hehe.
What do you call Winsor & Newton Cotman China? Is it the one that we can buy on EBay? And the original (real one) is at Amazon? Or you mean pans and tubes? Is it safe to buy Cotman from EBay? Small sets are just 12 dollars there but I don't know if they are real or fake.
Hii. Sorry for my super late reply as i got my notifs jumbled. But to make it clear, ALL Cotman paints are also made in China. The W&N China Version only comes in tubes and has a distinct tube design with chinese characters. The China Version doesn't say its Cotman. So when you see a Cotman paint being sold in Amazon or Ebay, that's the real Cotman.
Hello. the sets i recommend for beginners are either the Sonnet or the VanGogh. Cotman too. as much a possible, i recommend paints provide the information we need (pigment codes and lightfatness) even for beginners, because everyone's work should be preserved and valued. those brands are reputable and stable too.
Buy the white nights 36 full pan set for $60 on Amazon. There is not need to waste money on the sonnet set if you can afford the white nights professional artist set.
@@danieljamesbinderystu2968 unless you want the yellow tin the Sonnet paints come in 😁 I agree though that people should skip Sonnet and just buy White Nights from that manufacturer. The price is comparable but the quality is much better from White Nights. I found Sonnet very disappointing and with too much binder, and they also have a lot of fugitive pigments.
No, these doesn't dry chalky. it retains its vibrancy too.. however, I feel like the pigment selection of VanGOgh is better than this. The pigment selection of VanGogh is wider and they don't use much fugitive colors like the colors they have in Mungyo..
I’m a beginner and I have a question...how do you know what number the pigment should have or has? Example, you say Cobalt blue should be Ultramarine, do you know all the pigment by heart? I’m so lost 😫
Hi. I learned what i know now by researching, observation from my sets and from other artists too. How did i know that the Cobalt blue of Mungyo was Ultramarine? It is because it used PB29 (pigment blue 29) which the Pigment code for Ultramarine. Some brands name their colors differently, not following the real names according to Pigment code for some reason.. one of the best technical reference is handprint.com I suggest you to watch my top 40 pigments video if you're interested to learn more about this. 😉🎨
You reviewed it! And a great review as always. What are fugitive pigments? So much terms I need to research now! Couldn't get myself to spend on the Prisma Marketing watercolors just yet. Still playing around with Reeves and Prang. Still haven't decided which paints and which brushes I should splurge on for my new found quarantine hobby. Haha
I have the same set!!! I just got them the other day... your review is quite helpful for new/aspiring watercolor users/artists... i think this brand is pronounced as /moon-gyo/
Glad it was helpful! and thanks too. i just realized the proper pronunciation after reading your comment 2 months ago. i just forgot to reply and thank you. :)
Well done, I learned a lot! Do you have a favorite brand for artist grade watercolors? I'm looking through your videos as we speak... Thanks for the great content!
Im sure youre gonna love the set. The colors are vibrant and sooo easy to rewet. But i need to test its lightfastness first myself before i could fully put my trust in it as a professional line. :)
@@AllanJayQuesada please give us an update because I too was debating to get this set since it's cheaper than Schimincke. But I don't know what purchase would be better or smarter.
@@mimitovar7335 I'd always say that a paint brand that has a wider range of colors will always give better options for variety of purposes. Schmincke has one of the best color range, and product documentation. And for that, i find the product really reliable. Go for Schmincke if you can. 🎨☺️🙏🏻
Thank you! It is definitely worthit if you are not after colors not fading in time. Some colors aren't lightfast rated so these are best used in sketch books or paintings for indoor display with minimal lighting. The colors are striking and vibrant. 😉
your reviews are the most complete that i have seen on the internet. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for recognizing the efforts i put here, Martin. 🙏🏻☺️
Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this for your viewers.
Whenever I'm debating getting a watercolor palette, I search your channel for it first, which is very helpful.
And I have to add, I not only love your brilliant sample paintings but I also love the aura of your videos what with the birds singing, the comparisons and the detailed review.
Greetings all the way from Egypt.
Hi Sara. Wow, you're from Egypt. ☺️ A country in my bucket list of must visit. Thanks for recognizing all my efforts and for the kind words. Appreciation such as yours fuel me in doing these reviews and stuff. I was also once like you researching on TH-cam, and when i realized i have collected some paints, i told myself, why not do the job of being the reference. So here we are now.. I'm happy doing this and I'm even happier that somehow, I'm able to help other in their quest of paints and materials that match their needs. 🙏🏻☺️🎨
I'm also from Egypt! Where do you buy your watercolors from?
I love that you're so honest about the paint. I also think that the test paintings you do always come out beautiful.
Yes, i always give my honest opinion based on experience to serve the channel's purpose which is to inform. Thank you for the appreciation, ajw. 🎨🙏
I grabbed this set for $15 before realized all the pigments were SO fugitive! I’ll still use it for practice and in my sketchbooks to save my pricier pigments and be just as happy with it. For the price I paid, The box itself is worth that much !
Yes, that's true. This set delivers the vibrant colors atleast.. and the tin is good. 👍
Even DS and Dv use these pigments in some paints. At least DV reveals that they are “moderately” lightfast w/a rating of two. I love Moonglow but have relegated it to my sketchbooks. I could UV spray and put paintings behind UV protectant glass. But, I do illustrates mostly at present.
Yeah, even professional grades include some fugitive pigments. But they have atleast other alternative that aren't fugitive and they wont normally put fugitive pigments in basic sets. What's disappointing in this mungyo set is that all their yellows and reds aren't lightfast. So even if these paints look good, i could only recommend them for sketchbooks or for works to be scanned..
This was a great review. I love your color charts. Having the color swatches and a painting below is very helpful. Thanks so much.
Thank you for appreciating my work MK. You are very much welcome too. Have a great day. 😊🙏
I really appreciate you being honest about these mungyo colors. They don't look like professional watercolor.they look like ink or colors enhanced with optical brightness
Thank you. 😊 although I love generally the saturation of the paints, they fail to be reliable on the thing most important to me, the pigment selection.
I'm binge watching your channel, meron para local channel on watercolors so thanks a bunch! Reviews are great!
Yayy. Thank you po. 🙏 Opo meron pang iba like sila Genelyn Sandaga, Gerald Mondala and Earl's Art and more. 😉
I eyed this set few years ago, when I was still starting watercolor but got the Sonnet 24 instead, it comes in full pans and cheaper than mungyo, though a student grade paint.. Thank you for this review Allan, now we can tell that Mungyo is not comparable to most professional paints.
Sonnet is also really good. Actually, Mungyo by performance and vibrancy can compete with the other professional paints.. But when we see the technical side, that is where it fails.. and im a little sad that some fans of Mungyo dont understand my stand. anyway,Thank you for sharing, Angel. :)
Picked up the 12 set because it was cheap and available at the shop. I love them so much for cafe sketching! Very vibrant and fun to paint with 🥰. Box is very good quality.
Aircon was ridiculously strong so it didn’t lift as easily.
I am glad you are happy with your set. It is the most important thing. And yes, these paints are super vibrant and will go a long way. It is best for sketchbooks. However if you plan to hang your paintings on frame using these paints, i suggest you use UV protected glass.
@@AllanJayQuesada Definitely.
And an update: the white paint nearly annihilated my (natural)brush!! lol .. I tried my waterbrush and it was fine. I'll still scrape it off and put in some other colour.
Your painting was gorgeous! Thanks for the review!
Thank you too, Elaine. 😊
Very nice and complete review, having side by side with other brands is quite useful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
The most comprehensive and useful review I've ever heard..thank you so much ...good wishes to you 💕
Thank you for the appreciation, Tanya. Have a great week ahead. 🙏
I really loved your honest reviews. Bought a set of Mungyo 24 colours to practice as I am a newbie in watercolour painting. I hope I have a chance to upgrade to the more professional brands you recommended one fine day. Warmest greetings from Singapore. ❤🇸🇬
Oh. Hi. I hope you enjoy the Mungyo set. They're no doubt beautiful and intense. Yes, you will soon upgrade to some more pro grades. You have some of the best art stores in Singapore. One of my favorites is Straits Art. Have seen my Art Haul video in Singapore? 😉
Im looking at your comparisons of colors but can't take my eyes off your little sample paintings. they are gorgeous! so talented!
Thank you so much Patrice! :)
The little landscape is charming, and that swatch chart is just beautiful. ♥️
Thank you, Lin Goh. 🎨🙏🥰
This was very thorough. I think you've done it best out of many reviews I watched.
Wow, thanks for the praise, Edita. 🙏
i have their 48 pan set that I bought 2 years ago, tho the set i got ended up having 2 pans of the same color which is kinda a downer.. i really like the set's color intensity and overall feel to them, my only downside is that the colors doesn't "bloom" or move that much. thanks for the review, before i bought the set i did watch other videos but yours is the only one that really went into details about the set's pigment choices and color names. even tho im just a hobbyist those are some nice info worth knowing
Here's what i found about most Asian paints.. they dont move alot. It is not the biggest issue for me since i like to handle their movement, but it's an issue to many artists. Thank you for appreciating my efforts here.. watching reviews before buying is satisfying, and i know my videos may sometimes disappoint because of the info i give, but i think that is the main purpose of reviews.. to show sides A and B and more. Mungyo for me are nice and vibrant and are quite affordable. We just need to be a little more cautious in case we use it professionally or in display works. 😉🎨🙏🏻
I watch all of your reviews with such love and interest. Most of the time I am not so interested in purchasing the paint brand, but I am always interested in the pigment information you give. I am constantly learning about pigments and I want to thank you for all the knowledge you provide.
I love your sample paintings
Thank you.. make your now too using your new set. ☺️🎨
Excelente presentación y comparación con las demás marcas de acuarelas! Muy completo, muchas gracias!
Muchas gracias por las palabras amables. tu agradecimiento me inspira a seguir haciendo lo que hago. Que tengas una gran semana. ¡Mantente a salvo!
I'm a beginner water colorist and ordered this as my first 24 set to use in urban sketching. I've learned more about watercolors in this video than I ever knew or heard about! WOW! I will use my new set for practice and thank you so much ... new subscriber! I love this comparison video.
Wow! This is such a thorough, thoughtful, and helpful review. Thanks! 👌
Hi. Looks like I've overseen your comment. But thank you for watching and Inhope you're doing fine. Happy painting. 😊
That was an amazing, truly informative, and in depth review. Thankyou!!👏🏻Very helpful for someone (like myself) who's painted with acrylics for years, and now would like to venture into watercolors, but has no idea what pallet to begin with.
Now I shall go watch some more of your reviews, as I see you have many! Thankyou very much for sharing your thoughts and talents!
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Glad it was helpful! Thank you Lindsay and oh, welcome to my channel. :)
@@AllanJayQuesada thankyou, Allan:)☺️
Thank you so much for your reviews! I'm also extremely in love with your sample paintings and hope I can learn a bit from how you do it ☺️💕
Thank you Leafy Boo. 🙏🏻😉🎨
Just continue practicing and and being inspired. Possibilities on learning and improving is endless. 😉🎨🙏🏻
Vielen Dank für Deine Arbeit. 💛
Es ist unglaublich, wie viele Marken Du besitzt. Du hast praktisch alle Marken, die es gibt, schon ausprobiert! Du hast wahrscheinlich sehr Spaß beim Malen, weil Du so viel Auswahl hast. Alles Gute und frohe Weihnachten!
I didn't notice I had collected them all. Haha. Especially during the pandemic. But yeah, i enjoy them all. But since these are more than enough for me, one day, i will be donating some and selling some of them as well. Merry Christmas, too Julia. 🎄 🎅 🧑🎄
Comprei essa aquarela e estou amando!
¡Oh hola! ¿Dónde se compran las acuarelas essa?
@@AllanJayQuesada Obrigado amigo. Comprei no Ali express.
Thanks for your all watercolor reviews, so complete. When i confuse what brand that i need to buy, then your channel is really helpful 👍🏻😊
Happy to help! and thank you too for the support. :)
Hi and thank you for your time and dedication you put into all your videos l really do appreciate everything you do Cheers Kerry and G'Day from Australia 😊😊😊
Ahww. Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I hope everything's fine in your side. Happy 2023. (Though my reply is super late. ✌️)
This is a very thought-out review, I'm glad to hear all the sides of your opinion. I like your White Nights palette after seeing this
Thank you. Yes, i was a bit sad by the pigment selection of this set, but color vibrancy wise, theyre good. Just not meant for paintings to be hang in walls at it may fade in time.
Beautiful small demo Paint! Excellent review! Can you do also brush review?
Thank you!! Yes, soon, Im gonna do brushes and papers too. :)
Nakakarelax pakinggan yung birdsongs sa background mo
Oo nga sir eh. Kaya minsan, legit na inaantok ako habang gumagawa.. ngayon umuulan ulan nanaman nang malakas, unstable na sila sa puno. Minsan lumalapit sila bubong or eaves ng room ko, minsan naman, lumalayo sila.
@@AllanJayQuesada mas inspiring magpaint 💚
An honest & brilliant review! Thank for the indepth & immense effort you take create these reviews. I love those small sketches with the swatches👍🏼. ALB from South Africa
Really loved your review. Thank you again.
Thanks and you're welcome, Pippa. 🙏🎨
Great reviews thank you for sharing your opinion with us.
Thank you. 🙏
Have u ever tried magritte - pure pigment watercolor. They come in a set of 12/24/48 pan sets... They come with light fast ratings of two and three stars. No other info available.. But they mentioned it as pure pigment. Your review on them will be a help.
I think, i have received a request kn magritte review before.. i remember it, but as now still cant find a set shippable to PH. Will have it here once shipping is open. 🙏🏻🎨
I love the way these paints work. I have Gansai Tambi through w&N, mission gold, etc etc and to Daniel Smith, and these are amazing. They will always hold a place in my heart for sure. I don’t use them for work that would need to be lightfast (just in case) but some of the colors in the 48 are just beautiful. And they are now available open stock. Love these paints, they wet and move so nicely, and the price is so good.
Enjoyed your review, thank you so much! Great video! I’m so glad I’ve erred on the side of caution with these! I really love them, but agree they shouldn’t be labeled as professional.
This is a good, thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to review it. Will you please review the Koi Water Color 24 half-pan set?
thank you Waldo. i have reviewed a Koi set, but 18 colors. is this the brand you are pertaining to? th-cam.com/video/d_43S75ZUv8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you very much, I so love your comparaison part of each of your reviews!
Glad you like them Kim! The comparison portion is one of the most important part of my reviews. It is sad sometimes to know that some viewers are not able to reach that part. my videos are long and so some of the viewers get bored in the middle of the review, that they skip and miss the comparison part.. anyway, thank you for watching the videos till the end :)
very knowledgeable!! Thank you
Thank you too, Kris. 🙏
Very nice video... let ne ask between mungyo watercolor and Paul Rubens what is better?
Hi luiza. Sorry for my super late reply. If i had to choose, id go with Paul Rubens definitely. They have better pigment choices and also theyre more transparent. The Paul rubens 4th generation are their best line yet.
Hello! Please can I fit white nights full pans in this box and how many will fit there? Thank you very much!!
hi sorry for the late reply.. if it is still helpful, you can fit 7 in a row.. so 14 full pans all in all for this set. :)
Excellent review. Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome and thank you too. 😊
well actually, when i opened the halfpans, they fell from the pan, i mean the pigments are not attached to the halfpan itself, what do i do, thanks.
I think it's because humidity is low in your place. But dont worry, your paints will stick to your pans once you wet the paints and use it. 😉
@@AllanJayQuesada i see, thank you.
Your sample paintings always look so lovely! After my Sakura Koi runs out, I might buy this or the Superior watercolors. Lovely review!
Thank you so much! Both brands you mentioned are super vibrant paints. Im excited for you. :)
Such a well made, detailed review.. Thanks a tonne
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching, Imelda.
Video is really well done, thank you for taking the time to make it! You mentioned these watercolours were "difficult to move" I was hoping you could explain what that means. I'm not sure what you are talking about when you say "move". Thank you again, really appreciate all that you do!
Hi, Amber. When I say move, i literally mean it. ☺️ It pertains to the how the paint runs or moves when dropped on a wet surface or a layer of paint application. This property is unique to watercolors because they're waterbased so paint particles can 'move' or run very evidently, unlike in more "solid" media like oil paints and acrylic. ☺️
@@AllanJayQuesada Thank you for the quick reply! This is very helpful 😊
Can you please do a review for Sennelier?
For me, Sennelier is one of the best specially the pans.. that's why I'm saving it for last. Haha. It's a brand I've completed all the colors and now I don't know how I'm gonna do the proper review. Anyways, thank you for the request. I'm gonna have review it soon.
Can you buy single pans or refills. Is the size of the pans the same as Windsor and newton?
I believe they're of the same size. I know these are available ope stock, but aren't easy to find, unfortunately. 😔
Thanks sa review! Muntik na din ako bumili ng Prima set din kasi puro flowers and leaves ginagawa ko pero 2 kasi kami gumagamit. My Mungyo 48 colors are on its way. Excited na ako. 😊 Isa lang din yung seller sa Shopee. Balitaan kita about sa 48 colors. May review din akong napanood na it is better for it na wet the paint for a minute to absorb and mas maganda yung paint. According to her it is like gouche na.
You're welcome. Mungyo is a better choice than Prima, economy wise. If you're inlove with the sets of Prima, you'll have to collect all 12.hehe. i intentionally dont rewet all my pans set on reviews prior swatching to see which ones rewet instantly. And in that case, prima is an instant. I can imagine what more it does if you spray water. You'd probably get more paints. Ingats sa violet niya, sobrang strong. Haha. Will wait for your review of the 48 din. 😉🎨🙏🏻
Thanks sa tip! Sure, I will let you know. 😊 I like the greens and I think it will work for me. And yes, 48 colors set worth P2300 is better than 12 colors set multiplied to P1500 each 😂
Hello! Very nice review! I was wondering if you can help me please how many full pans(white nights) can I fit in this box using the rows and without the inner palette? Thank you!!
thank you. im sorry for my super late reply.. but upon checking, you can fit 7 full pans of white nights in a row. so all in all, you can fit 14. :)
hello. I think that brand just do a lot of mistakes in labeles. In your case it’s a wrong pigment for Ultramarine which is not Ultramatine. I got the pastel set of 12 half pans to try out (it was twice cheaper than Schminke Academia which is student’s grade paints) and on one of the lable they just had Cadmium Yellow Right instead of Light =) I also warried about lightfastness but decided to use them in the sketchbook exclusively. Thank you for the review! very helpful!
Yeah, i think they have a lot of mistakes in the labels and info and I hope they correct these mistakes as I also sometimes see these in store websites and catalogues. Definitely great paints for pads and books and for works to be scannes. Very vibrant colors they have. You're welcome and thank you too. 😊
Have you seen the new Schmincke granulating colours? They are lovely. These Mungyos look nice. Great review Allan 👍😁
Yeaaaahhhh! Jusko. I just saw them this morning at Kimberly's video. Napa comment nga ako sa kilig. Angganda. Hahaha. Kakatuwa kasi the mixes are unique, hindi nila ginaya yung formula ng Moonglow.. si Roman Szmal kasi and Davinci, ginaya nila si DS eh. Anyway, im waiting na makakuha ako mg granulating set ng Schmincke.. 😉🎨🙏🏻
THEMAYQUEEN1 I’ve just ordered some from Jackson’s, they look fantastic can’t wait for them to be delivered
@@bluedeva OMG, it's out kn Jackson's!? I caaant. Hahaha
Watercolors by Allan Jay Quesada they are having to restock as they’ve sold out of certain colours. Will warn you they only come in 15ml tubes so each tube is approx £12+ so definitely check Jackson’s if you’re after some. Schmincke has definitely stepped up. I think there’s 15 new granulating colours to choose from 🤗
@@bluedeva thanks for the info. The price for their 15ml is comparable to Daniel Smith, so i think it's still reasonable. Here jn the Philippines, the 5ml of Schmincke costs 8-10lbs. But if there are 15 new Colors, i might have to only choose a few because there's a limit for tax free customs item nin Philippines.. sad, but I just need to divide every purchase to 9,999php max. 😔 Thanks for sharing the tips bluedeva. Will definitely check the new items up and hopefully complete the set. ☺️🙏🏻🎨
Сейчас в России появилась акварельная краска, которая называет себя профессиональной (у многих это вызывает сомнения). Называется "старый мастер" от фабрики "Гамма". Интересно ваше мнение на эту краску. Такого большого количества красок с выкрасками я не видела ни у кого, столько производителей из разных стран. Спасибо за обзор!😊
Thank you so much for appreciating my work. I feel like this Mungyo is more of a superior student grade paints. Vibrant colors but not lightfast pigments.
Love your videos! What would you chose between Holbein and Schmincke watercolors?
for my Style and preference, I think, Id go with Schmincke. :)
Estou com vontade de esperimentar ela..vale a pena?
Colors are nice. Good to try. But some colors may fade in time because they are figutive. I hope you watch the entire video/review. 😊
What if u finish one particular color in this set?? Should we buy new set for that particular color again??
I believe they sell individual pans. But it is not easily found, unlike their sets, unfortunately.
Thank you very much for this review. Could you advise which paints in this palette is toxic?
@mariachua9617 thanks too. There are no genuine Cadmiums and cobalts here and those 2 lines are the 2 know toxic pigments. However, there are still other pigments that may be toxic if consumed in very large amounts. I do not know every pigments toxicity level though. On the otherhand, based on market studies, the amounts in paints are not so high to really poison atleast humans. Still, take care. 😊
This is the first time I heard the phrase "fugitive pigment"; what do you mean by that?
Impermanent. Meaning, they fade in light after some time.
Wow, thank you sir Allan for this review. I've been really curious about this set, good thing I bought Paul Rubens & Sonnet from your shop instead of this.
You're welcome po. I also once planned on reselling Mungyo but I told myself, i need to try it first and check if its dependable.. it's good naman, nice to work with it, and vibrant din, un nga lang, I'm turned off a bit na professional siya but uses many fugitive pigments.. thank you po pala for buying in my shop. 😉🎨🙏🏻
New subscriber here and currently looking for watercolor sets. Sir Allan, may store po kayo?
Hi. Welcome to my Channel. Here's my store po: shopee.ph/allanjayquesada?smtt=0.0.9
Sana, ma-review niyo rin po yung ShinHan watercolors. Artist grade din po yata iyon, if I'm not mistaken. Thanks in advance po!
th-cam.com/video/OvHEVavU2w8/w-d-xo.html Na review na po niya ito po ung video 😊
If u have to choose , which between this mungyo and pretty excellent watercolor will u prefer?
I love the saturation of Mungyo while I prefer the transparency of P.Excellent. while I love both for different reasons, for now, im sticking with my choice Mungyo (as mentioned in the comparison against other brands portion in this video. Pls watch this video till the end for swatch by swatch comparison and my comments which is better). Mungyo has provided the pigment info, which P.Excellent lacks. Also, mungyo has better packaging, presentation, and color range.
@@AllanJayQuesada thankss, i have watched the video until finish but since english isnt my first language, it is quite hard for me to listen sometimes :)
@@melissaadp oh i see. I hope, i was able to help. Happy weekend. 🙏🏻
Thank you, the kokuyo ones are beautiful
They are! lots of great Indian artists use them in their works. :) thank you too, Sarah.
Saludos desde Cantabria. 🇪🇸
Greetings from the Philippines! have a great week ahead amigo.
I also have the 48 1/2 pan set of these and I’m not sure I like them much either! I think my eye has gotten used to seeing a certain look which I translate as quality and if I don’t see that I guess I say it’s not for me🤔
In which brand did you that certain quality that's become your standard of comparison?
@@AllanJayQuesada I love Roman Szmal, Schminke, Sennelier
Hello 👋 I’m looking for Daniel Smith Watercolor but DS has many colors , Can you advise me which colors or set I should have for beginners DS’fan ? I want to have it and use it for a long time. 😊😊 thank you
Hello. For a Daniel Smith starter, i suggest you get the Essentials set. It is composed of a warm and a cool of the primary colors, so thats 6 colors. You may want to add few earth colors like burnt sienna, yellow Ochre and raw umber, and a deep neutral color in the form of Payne's gray. That's already 10. If budget permits, you may also add a sap green and a phthalo green blue shade to make it standard 12. Here's my review of the Daniel Smith Essentials set. Pls watch it too. 🎨☺️
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Watercolors by Allan Jay Quesada thank you for your advice ☺️ that can help me a lot. Support your Channel ✌🏻 very good content
Using ultramarine PB29 and calling it cobalt blue PB28 seems to be a very standard move among student grade sets. I see it in my cotmans and van goghs. Money saving and safety (cobalt toxic). Move to the professional lines (w&n pro, rembrandt) for the real thing in cobalt -- as well as cerulean.
Yes, that's how they do it. Obviously, theyve avoided using cobalts and cadmiums to cut price. Although there are some professional grades that avoided Cadmiums, Daniel Smith for example, i still do not count this Mungyo set as professional grade for the reason there there are almost very few reliable and lightfast pigment option for their colors especially in reds and yellows.
Thanks for reviews ❤️ you just save my money
I'm happy to be of help. 🙏😊
Your reviews are really informative, they really have helped me to learn deeper information about watercolors and what to look out for. Also, that malachite green is awfully pretty....I wonder if I can find it elsewhere?
What’s wild is the paints look nothing like the larger set which look like Prima. Also, why do manufacturers use PR 122? 😂Take a look at beloved Moonglow from DS? In no time in even gentle sun…the blue and green are left in this ghostly sort of mix. Thx so much for your reviews! I love that regardless of who/what…you always give us a great small painting!
I find it confusing that this brand is proud of the pigments used in their line despite that most aren't really reliable. But atleast theyre honest. Regarding PR122, some variants are lightfast. That's why Bruce of handlrint.com had to include it to the Top 40 pigments. The hue is unique, and even the coolest PV19 can hardly get close. However, i still am not including pr122 in my palette to be safer. If i had to use pr122, it has to be in mass tone unless on sketchbook. Thank you for watching the videos, and I am glad that you appreciate the sample paintings. 🙏
Would you say they lift more then the prima paints
They're just the same in most colors. Granulating colors lift easier i think.
@@AllanJayQuesada oh ok thanks for answering
Do you know if there is mungyo for studant instead of artist?
Hello. As per checking in their website, there's no student line yet under Mungyo. ☺️🙏🏻
@@AllanJayQuesada OK
Вы такую работу проделали . Молодец ! Спасибо !
А желто зелёный немного странный, не правда ли ?
Благодарность! Я не считаю желто-зеленый цвет странным. но я не предпочитаю здесь этот цвет. Я предпочитаю более землистые оттенки зеленого. более естественные версии.
I'm a beginner traditional watercolor artist, I've been eyeing this set for a while but after seeing your review I'm hesitant to get them. Please recommend me some Affordable student grade watercolor + professional grade watercolor.
Hi. recommendations may vary depending on where you're coming from cause prices adjust depending on location. But generally, i think one of the most reasonably priced professional grade paints is White Nights. The 12 color set (full pans) is almost same price as Mungyo 24 halfpans. If you're from Asia, another option is Holbein. But please take note that aside from the brand, please be very observant of the pigments used. For example, even the best brands linke daniel smith still carry thr genuine Alizarin Crison usinb pigment PR83 which is fugitive (will fade). This is because some artists care less about lightfastness, and prioritise the color they prefer.
Padating palang yung sakin heheh thanks sa pag review sir
Youre prolly enjoying it now. :)
Great review, thank you :) beautiful art too! Xx
Thank you too, Lisa. 🙏
Love your reviews, very comprehensive！
Thank you so much! :)
Hiii! i really like your reviews in water colors it really helps me to choose the right one for better painting all thanks to you i hope one day you make a review about monte marte watercolor two seasons😊😊👌
I have a couple questions.... what's a fugitive color?
1 am super New to watercolors, and working on doing basic illustrations for a children's book for sick kids. I'm deciding on a reasonable students set of aeteza triangle watercolor pencils and I need to decide on a pallet that is reasonably priced for wuality. I am in us but I am disabled which means I live on about 1/5th what it actually requires to live. So money is precious.
I found u and I fell In love u with imediately. I love ur technique in giving advice with a sample painting and u have a new subscriber. I really hope u can help.me find the right pallet and if u think arteza 48 colors for 19$ isn't good please let me know. I would be getting a deal for two hug watercolor books with them .... I'm afraid to take the plunge without some support :-) pleeeaaase!!
Blessings and peace stay stafe stay healthy he'll stay home when possible. HUGS
Sachi
Hi Sachiako. Thank you for the love and welcome to my channel. 🎨🤗
A fugitive pigment means it is not lightfast/not light resistant. Meaning, it will fade overtime if exposed to light.
With regards to your book, first, id like to share with your happiness and anticipation, because im also currently working on one. For the book, im sure the paintings are gonna be scanned so you don't actually need paints that are super lightfast, unless you plan on selling the paintings or hanging them one day.. in that case, id suggest you to get a higher quality set of paints. With regards to Arteza, im afraid to gjve any opinions about it cause i haven't tried it yet. But basing on some friends' expereince and some reviews of mh trusted co-artists here on YT, i think Arteza isn't the best for a book project. Colors seemed to be pale and pastel. Also, I believe you dont really need a 48 colors set for it may only overwhelm you or confuse you. The best basic professional grade set id recommend is the Daniel Smith Essentials set. 6 colors 5ml tubes for around 30usd on Amazon. I also have a review on theat set and have shown the mixing possibilities of the set. If you want a more affordable set wihtg more colors, you may checkout a range of sets of Cotman Watercolors in pans. I believe a 14 color set costs only around 15usd. But if you can get a tubes set, it's better for the quantity and the quality at it doesn't need rewetting. Let me know more about the specific needs.nwould be happy to help.
Stay healthy and inspired. Keep safe. 🙏🏻😉🎨
Alan, u responded to me so quickly oh my goodness! Uv a very very kind heart. Is there a way to reach out to u that is more private cause I tend to overshare lol. Either way is fine.
So I was thinking about the arteza PENCIL watercolors because it'll give me a bit more control plus I can pay for it over a few months. It's a gentle intro into watercolors, and wanted to add a pan set, half is fine for now, to see if I can even get this down.
All of this is brand new to me. I've made one successful Bob Ross style watercolor painting in oil paints lol. Never been a drawer or painter.
Everything else, yes. Jewlery, sewing recycled sweater coats, writing is my number one passion, leatherwork, I've even done stained glass I've so many creative sidess I don't have time to list it all.
I am disabled since a kid, I'm writing a book based off a concept that helped me A LOT as a kid, which is where the paintings come in I thought I could keep it simple and sweet for kids. But I'm also doing a work book on being an advocate for ur childright beside the kids book. So those are my current focused and they live in me every day and all night if u know what I mean.
Oh I forgot to add that the tubes seem overwhelming to me and I am not sure I could do then. I have PTSD stuff does NOT make sense when something freaks me out it just does. So that's why I figured start with the somewhat more easy to use and move around (I fell just 2 weeks ago so simplicity of movement matters as well as usability.)
Really I just want to learn the craft and HOPE I am good enough to do my own kid snails and fishes for my stories, then maybe I get the more spendy and scary seeming stuff. If that makes sense and I'm sure it doesn't cause it's not logical lol
Could you please help me which watercolor is better to choose for landscapes (I'm worried about too bright colors,light fastness is not very important, since I draw for myself), this one or White Nights?
Hi. That's easy. Go for White Nights. If there's one thing Mungyo is standout for, that is vibrancy of colors. That's its. White Nights is a professional grade, vibrant enough colors, and you have a range of colors to choose from. For landscapes, you may want to explore their granulating colors as these colots have very natural appeal.
@@AllanJayQuesada thank you very much!
Thank you for reviewing this I enjoy all your video so much❤️ can't wait for your next videos😊and can you do some reviews on watercolor papers 😁
Of course!! soon. Thank you Samantha.
hi sir Allan
should i go with paul rubens or mungyo.
Both used some less lightfast pigments in their line, so now, it boils down to the price.. mungyo is alot cheaper.. but. For that amount, you might want to consider just getting more reliable brands with lesser colors like White Nights.. unless, lightfastness is not a priority.
@@AllanJayQuesada thank you! maybe ill just go with white nights ☺
It`s so usefull! thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you. 🙏
Thank you for such a detailed overview of Mungyo watercolors which I have bought two months back but did not used them until yesterday. Im not a watercolor artist so I was unsure about their performance, though I purchased them after watching many reviews. My question to you is that if I need to buy another set, which one should I buy?
Hello. Thank you. If you need to buy another set, my top recommendation is Daniel Smith. You may also watch this video starting at 27:48 thr brand comparison in that part will show the paints that i prefer more than the Mungyo.
@@AllanJayQuesada Thank you so much Allan, I will. I am in Pakisan, since they are not available locally, I have to buy online from China. But I am really unsure about the quality of Chinese products of foreign labels. Though they claim that they are made in their respective countries but I really doubt that. Have you ever bought European or American brand art supply items from China? 😊
@@mistyrose3042 no, i havent bought european or american items in China. Only Chinese products if from China. You may try to checkout jacksonsart website. It's a UK based art store. I buy some of my stuff there. European and american brands. Very trusted.
Excellent product analysis!
I only have one question; what exactly do you mean "fugitive color"? What is that?
Hi. Thank you. Fugitive means easily fading. Will fade quickly when exposed to light.
heyy so i want to buy another watercolor and i can't choose between mungyo and pretty excellent watercolor what do you think?
Please watch my brands comparison here. Starts at 23:55 i compared mungyo with other brands and made my choice.:)
hello sir allan, I am a beginner and I want to get my first artist set. I don't want them to be super expensive like daniel smith, mijello etc. nor do I want cheap quality paints, I am confused between buying the white nights, sonnet, mungyo. please help me which one should I buy?
Hiii. I think youve come to the right place. Hehe. I definitely suggest you to watch this whole review of Mungyo, till the end where compare the swatches of the brands you've just mentioned. I've almost ranked them from worst to best. Among the affordable brands you have mentioned, White Nights is the only choice. As Sonnet is White Nights Student grade sister. While Mungyo, is advertised as artist grade, it fails to include reliable and lightfast pigments in its most basic sets.. particularly the yellow and rose colors.. so, i think wala ka na pong problem hehe.
@@AllanJayQuesada thank you so much for the reply sir, I would definetly order the white nights set
@@wonderful1312 you may checkout my White Nights set on my Shopee store. I also have solo pans and tubes. Don't forget to add my discount vouchers. 😉
@@AllanJayQuesada ok thanks!
Thank you. I do not like how they come off set in the pallet. It makes the center channel to narrow to fit in any other pans.
Yeah, they shouldve set it a pan apart for extension.. :)
What do you call Winsor & Newton Cotman China? Is it the one that we can buy on EBay? And the original (real one) is at Amazon? Or you mean pans and tubes? Is it safe to buy Cotman from EBay? Small sets are just 12 dollars there but I don't know if they are real or fake.
Hii. Sorry for my super late reply as i got my notifs jumbled. But to make it clear, ALL Cotman paints are also made in China. The W&N China Version only comes in tubes and has a distinct tube design with chinese characters. The China Version doesn't say its Cotman. So when you see a Cotman paint being sold in Amazon or Ebay, that's the real Cotman.
Thorough review. Thank you. I subscribed
Omg thanks, if we chose 3 of them, what is your recommendation?
So far, my favorite artist grades are Daniel Smith, Mgraham and Sennelier. 😉
can you recommend an affordable watercolor for beginner artists? Thank you and I appreciate your videos!
Hello. the sets i recommend for beginners are either the Sonnet or the VanGogh. Cotman too. as much a possible, i recommend paints provide the information we need (pigment codes and lightfatness) even for beginners, because everyone's work should be preserved and valued. those brands are reputable and stable too.
Buy the white nights 36 full pan set for $60 on Amazon. There is not need to waste money on the sonnet set if you can afford the white nights professional artist set.
@@danieljamesbinderystu2968 unless you want the yellow tin the Sonnet paints come in 😁 I agree though that people should skip Sonnet and just buy White Nights from that manufacturer. The price is comparable but the quality is much better from White Nights. I found Sonnet very disappointing and with too much binder, and they also have a lot of fugitive pigments.
I think a lot of companies say "professional" and they're not. Also, the weird pigment mixing and naming here reminds me of Mission Gold. Thank you.
perhaps a Korean thing? hehe. But ofcourse, I prefer Mission Gold a lot better. :)
Does this dry chalky and retain vibrancy when dry? What is better between the Van Gogh and mungyo?
No, these doesn't dry chalky. it retains its vibrancy too.. however, I feel like the pigment selection of VanGOgh is better than this. The pigment selection of VanGogh is wider and they don't use much fugitive colors like the colors they have in Mungyo..
I was surprised it didn’t come with Ultramarine blue so tbh I’m glad that “cobalt” blue is ultramarine lol
Same feelings. If they didbt have that cobalt blue (PB29) id me very disappointed. Haha
I’m a beginner and I have a question...how do you know what number the pigment should have or has? Example, you say Cobalt blue should be Ultramarine, do you know all the pigment by heart? I’m so lost 😫
Hi. I learned what i know now by researching, observation from my sets and from other artists too. How did i know that the Cobalt blue of Mungyo was Ultramarine? It is because it used PB29 (pigment blue 29) which the Pigment code for Ultramarine. Some brands name their colors differently, not following the real names according to Pigment code for some reason.. one of the best technical reference is handprint.com
I suggest you to watch my top 40 pigments video if you're interested to learn more about this. 😉🎨
You reviewed it! And a great review as always. What are fugitive pigments? So much terms I need to research now! Couldn't get myself to spend on the Prisma Marketing watercolors just yet. Still playing around with Reeves and Prang. Still haven't decided which paints and which brushes I should splurge on for my new found quarantine hobby. Haha
I have the same set!!! I just got them the other day... your review is quite helpful for new/aspiring watercolor users/artists...
i think this brand is pronounced as
/moon-gyo/
Glad it was helpful! and thanks too. i just realized the proper pronunciation after reading your comment 2 months ago. i just forgot to reply and thank you. :)
Well done, I learned a lot! Do you have a favorite brand for artist grade watercolors? I'm looking through your videos as we speak...
Thanks for the great content!
Hi Ryan. My most trusted and the brand I use for professional works would always be Daniel Smith. You're welcome and enjoy. 😊
@@AllanJayQuesada thanks for the quick reply!!
I just received my set this week. Interested to see what you think. :)
Im sure youre gonna love the set. The colors are vibrant and sooo easy to rewet. But i need to test its lightfastness first myself before i could fully put my trust in it as a professional line. :)
@@AllanJayQuesada please give us an update because I too was debating to get this set since it's cheaper than Schimincke. But I don't know what purchase would be better or smarter.
@@mimitovar7335 I'd always say that a paint brand that has a wider range of colors will always give better options for variety of purposes. Schmincke has one of the best color range, and product documentation. And for that, i find the product really reliable. Go for Schmincke if you can. 🎨☺️🙏🏻
Watercolors by Allan Jay Quesada thank you for your honesty I will go with your suggestion🤗
Great review! I am contemplating getting these watercolors do u think it's worth getting the largest set?
Thank you! It is definitely worthit if you are not after colors not fading in time. Some colors aren't lightfast rated so these are best used in sketch books or paintings for indoor display with minimal lighting. The colors are striking and vibrant. 😉
@@AllanJayQuesada maybe not for me too many fugative colors!