That spread is absolutely gorgeous! I love the Gansai Tambi watercolors and it was great to see you work some more with them. I taped very thin magnets to the back of mine and have them stored in a large, thin tin. (I did the same with my regular watercolors.) I love being able to grab a handful of colors out of the tin to work or travel with. The magnets make them easy to move around but also keep them secure.
@@KatieMoodyThe magnets I use are 12mm x 1mm (flat circular discs). I just used a piece of regular scotch/clear tape over the magnet to secure it to the bottom of the watercolor pan, and it works great. 😊
"Verdant and lush" exactly. One of your most beautiful pieces, IMO. All those colors are yummy and you did a magical job of making them play nicely together. 😊
Katie this is gorgeous! I love that you’re getting into watercolor more. I wanted to tell you that I was in a creative block for most of this year and wasn’t able to paint much due to being sick a lot, but after I discovered your videos I bought a bunch of tombows and it got me making work again and I’m sooooo happy. Thank you for being you! Now that I’m getting better and getting more energy I’ve been painting more but tombows have become an important part of my process. I love that I can use them when I’m in bed on days that are a struggle. I’m super excited to receive your book. I wish you every good thing.
Thanks so much Trinec, what a wonderful comment to read 🥹 So glad the brush pens have helped and allowed you to continue creating! They're so handy for grabbing when we want to be quick and don't need a proper desk to create 😄 I'm so glad to hear you're getting better and hope things continue to improve for you! 💜💜💜
Look forward to yr shares every sunday as well as demos... many gotta-have-it investments seem intimidating... a #1 round has been patiently waiting to be included while ii've discovered the silent pans, pens & papers seem to sigh in relief as ii get over feeling intimidated with where to start & what to use... you helped me realize ii love sketchbook art paired w/my forever love of pen & ink & watercolor patterns... gradually arting larger than zentangle tiles with yr exuberance & dive bomber use of media layers makes me so happy, if only it were march already so yr book would stay open on my desk.... ty katie, really lovely!! ❤
Thanks so much Judy 🥰 Totally understand that feeling of overwhelm! But so pleased to hear that my videos have helped, and that things can be built up both in scale and layers 😄 I am counting down the days til March for sure! 🧡
Gorgeous colors on this wonderful painting. One of my favorites of yours. I’m looking forward to getting your book, Katie, as I am working on what I call, “sketchbook for sketchbook’s sake."
This painting is gorgeous Katie, the colors are beautiful and vibrant. Truthfully, I am amazed every time I watch you paint. You jump all over the place making random brush marks that in the beginning make no sense. But I just sit back, I wait and watch knowing soon enough that I’ll see what you see in you mind as it comes together. ❤
I'm so glad more people are starting to appreciate Kuretake Gansai Tambi more. I've had my paints for a few years and I still get consistent results. I also got the newer pastel and Art Nouveaux set to add to the 36 standard colors and Starry Colors I already had. I love your swatches and the painting, well done!
What a great video! Really enjoyed the swatching and watching you paint! You really took advantage of that palette and created a lovely painting. Thanks for sharing! See you next week; have a lovely week, Katie.
Thank you so much for this video. I'll be receiving this same set for Christmas. It'll be my first step up from a cheap beginner set I've started with for about a year and I'm excited to progress. Your description and swatching are very helpful and the beautiful scene you've painted really exemplifies the vibrancy and range of the colours. As a beginner I realise I'm guilty of overworking and using far too much paint.
Aaah how exciting, and not too long to wait before you can play with all these lovely colours! I think these are such a great stepping stone from beginner watercolours so I hope you love them as much as I do 🥰 So glad the video was helpful, thank you for your kind comment! 🧡
I love kuretake paints, they're creamy, vibrant, easy to use, and they come in these full pans. I found an art shop in Porto, Portugal, that sold the full range in individual pans. It was wonderful! Thank you for this video, swatching the set and your lovely painting. I was pleased to hear you'd be doing more watercolour work. As a hobbyist sketch/ painter I love using watercolours (pen and watercolour), and only ever use white gouache. I have too many watercolours to start buying other types of paint, at this stage in my life! Thanks for showing how you painted this love picture. M (UK)
Aaah thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥹 I totally agree, so creamy! And love that you found a shop that sells them individually in Portugal! There's a site based here in the UK that does too (buddlycrafts.com!), though I do wish I could find a local shop to see them in person! I think I'm going to end up with too many watercolours as well if this becomes an addiction 😅
Lovely video as usual Katie, and brilliant painting in the end. I haven't tried the 'normal' colours, but I know the 'gem' and 'charcoal' sets are brilliant. I found with the gem colours that it's best to pre-wet your pans and spend a moment to let it pick up & mix before using them. Then you'll get a lot more of the shimmer. It may be the same with your three metallics. I do like the look of some of those blues & purples and the Indian Red.
Thanks so much Tim! Oh that is a great tip! They're definitely more shimmery once dried but I think having them activate for a bit in water will make them much easier to pick up from the pan! Thank you for sharing 😊
The Gansai Tambi were the watercolours that made me enjoy watercolours more, we always had a difficult relationship 😅 that spread is outstanding Katie 😍
Beautiful painting!! Love seeing your process. Very inspiring. Can you share the brand of your brushes? Love how well they do lines. Thank you Katie ❤!
Thanks so much Mariana 🥰 I used an Etchr size 12 round brush which is fab for a sharp tip, and a larger size 14 by the brand Artisti though I can't find much about that brand online (I think it was a random one from my auction haul!) I also recommend the Daler Rowney Graduate brushes too ☺️
Gansai Tambi paints are lightfast if used as Gansai paints. The more dilute the paint the less lightfast it will be. They are not watercolours meant to be used in light washes.
That spread is absolutely gorgeous! I love the Gansai Tambi watercolors and it was great to see you work some more with them. I taped very thin magnets to the back of mine and have them stored in a large, thin tin. (I did the same with my regular watercolors.) I love being able to grab a handful of colors out of the tin to work or travel with. The magnets make them easy to move around but also keep them secure.
Thank you so much Rachel! Ooooh yes, magnets! What a good idea, that would be much better than using blu-tac. Thanks for the tip! 😄
@@KatieMoodyThe magnets I use are 12mm x 1mm (flat circular discs). I just used a piece of regular scotch/clear tape over the magnet to secure it to the bottom of the watercolor pan, and it works great. 😊
"Verdant and lush" exactly. One of your most beautiful pieces, IMO. All those colors are yummy and you did a magical job of making them play nicely together. 😊
Thank you so much Paula 🥰 It was one of those paintings that came together so nicely - rare and very special! 💜
Katie this is gorgeous! I love that you’re getting into watercolor more. I wanted to tell you that I was in a creative block for most of this year and wasn’t able to paint much due to being sick a lot, but after I discovered your videos I bought a bunch of tombows and it got me making work again and I’m sooooo happy. Thank you for being you! Now that I’m getting better and getting more energy I’ve been painting more but tombows have become an important part of my process. I love that I can use them when I’m in bed on days that are a struggle. I’m super excited to receive your book. I wish you every good thing.
Thanks so much Trinec, what a wonderful comment to read 🥹 So glad the brush pens have helped and allowed you to continue creating! They're so handy for grabbing when we want to be quick and don't need a proper desk to create 😄 I'm so glad to hear you're getting better and hope things continue to improve for you! 💜💜💜
Look forward to yr shares every sunday as well as demos... many gotta-have-it investments seem intimidating... a #1 round has been patiently waiting to be included while ii've discovered the silent pans, pens & papers seem to sigh in relief as ii get over feeling intimidated with where to start & what to use... you helped me realize ii love sketchbook art paired w/my forever love of pen & ink & watercolor patterns... gradually arting larger than zentangle tiles with yr exuberance & dive bomber use of media layers makes me so happy, if only it were march already so yr book would stay open on my desk.... ty katie, really lovely!! ❤
Thanks so much Judy 🥰 Totally understand that feeling of overwhelm! But so pleased to hear that my videos have helped, and that things can be built up both in scale and layers 😄 I am counting down the days til March for sure! 🧡
Gorgeous colors on this wonderful painting. One of my favorites of yours.
I’m looking forward to getting your book, Katie, as I am working on what I call, “sketchbook for sketchbook’s sake."
Aaah thank you so much! 😊 Sketchbook for sketchbooks sake -- I love that!!!
@@KatieMoodyI’m sure my brain stole it from someone else!
This painting is gorgeous Katie, the colors are beautiful and vibrant. Truthfully, I am amazed every time I watch you paint. You jump all over the place making random brush marks that in the beginning make no sense. But I just sit back, I wait and watch knowing soon enough that I’ll see what you see in you mind as it comes together. ❤
Thank you so much Kathy 🥰 I do love to jump around the page - I always just paint the part that excites me next 😅
I'm so glad more people are starting to appreciate Kuretake Gansai Tambi more. I've had my paints for a few years and I still get consistent results. I also got the newer pastel and Art Nouveaux set to add to the 36 standard colors and Starry Colors I already had. I love your swatches and the painting, well done!
They just feel like the perfect middle ground for me between gouache and other watercolour! Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰
What a great video! Really enjoyed the swatching and watching you paint! You really took advantage of that palette and created a lovely painting. Thanks for sharing! See you next week; have a lovely week, Katie.
Thank you so much Crystal, so pleased you enjoyed it and thank you for your lovely comment! 🥰
Beautiful! I love to see your painting process!
Thanks so much Judit!
Really love this painting Katie! Thanks for showing your process. Always appreciated
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching 💜
This set is gorgeous Katie! I love what you have painted with it too. 🥰
Thank you so much Nancy Jane 🥰
Such a beautiful painting Katie! Love the video and love the Gansai swatching.
Thank you so very much 🥰
the palettes honestly look gorgeous! I can't wait to treat myself one day 🥰
I definitely recommend 🤩
Thank you so much for this video. I'll be receiving this same set for Christmas. It'll be my first step up from a cheap beginner set I've started with for about a year and I'm excited to progress. Your description and swatching are very helpful and the beautiful scene you've painted really exemplifies the vibrancy and range of the colours. As a beginner I realise I'm guilty of overworking and using far too much paint.
Aaah how exciting, and not too long to wait before you can play with all these lovely colours! I think these are such a great stepping stone from beginner watercolours so I hope you love them as much as I do 🥰 So glad the video was helpful, thank you for your kind comment! 🧡
Oh my goodness how your painting ended up turning out 😳 very beautiful!!! This palette has very lovely colors. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! 🥰
Beautiful painting, Katie! I love seeing you paint. Have a lovely week
Thank you so much Carla, have a lovely week too! 🥰
I love kuretake paints, they're creamy, vibrant, easy to use, and they come in these full pans. I found an art shop in Porto, Portugal, that sold the full range in individual pans. It was wonderful! Thank you for this video, swatching the set and your lovely painting. I was pleased to hear you'd be doing more watercolour work. As a hobbyist sketch/ painter I love using watercolours (pen and watercolour), and only ever use white gouache. I have too many watercolours to start buying other types of paint, at this stage in my life! Thanks for showing how you painted this love picture. M (UK)
Aaah thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥹 I totally agree, so creamy! And love that you found a shop that sells them individually in Portugal! There's a site based here in the UK that does too (buddlycrafts.com!), though I do wish I could find a local shop to see them in person! I think I'm going to end up with too many watercolours as well if this becomes an addiction 😅
This is beautiful. I can see why it’s a favorite!
Thank you so much! ☺️
I just received these paints today!!! Looking forward to this video.
Aaah perfect, hope you have fun playing with them! 🤗
And rightly so. Be proud. It’s stunning.
Thank you so much 🥹
Really love this one! The color combinations are fantastic!
Thank you so much Kanner! 🥰
Wow, your painting is gorgeous, and so are the paints. I ordered a set of 18 and I can't wait until they arrive.
Thank you so much! How exciting, I hope you love them as much as I do! 🤗
Such a gorgeous painting, full of life and joy😍 I do love the Gansai tambi colours, too and just swatched them again☺
Thank you so very much Irene 🥰 They're so satisfying to swatch aren't they!
You are a gift, Katie. I pre-ordered the Kindle.
You are so kind, thank you so much Margaret 💛 So appreciate it!
Fab video, Katie !
Thank you 🤩💕
Have been taking a peek at some of the pages inside of your new book on Amazon….it looks great 💕💕🥳🥳
Aah thank you so much Sheila! 🥰❤️
Excited for your book! I’ve already pre-ordered it!🎉
Aaah thank you so so much! 🥰
I love Gansai Rambo colours!
Lovely video as usual Katie, and brilliant painting in the end.
I haven't tried the 'normal' colours, but I know the 'gem' and 'charcoal' sets are brilliant.
I found with the gem colours that it's best to pre-wet your pans and spend a moment to let it pick up & mix before using them. Then you'll get a lot more of the shimmer. It may be the same with your three metallics.
I do like the look of some of those blues & purples and the Indian Red.
Thanks so much Tim! Oh that is a great tip! They're definitely more shimmery once dried but I think having them activate for a bit in water will make them much easier to pick up from the pan! Thank you for sharing 😊
Such a beautiful painting! ❤
Thank you so much Vivi 💜
That’s a gorgeous painting!
Thank you so much 🥹🧡
The Gansai Tambi were the watercolours that made me enjoy watercolours more, we always had a difficult relationship 😅 that spread is outstanding Katie 😍
Haha I can totally understand it too Teresa, these feel so fun!! Thank you so much ❤️
Wow, love it! ❤
Thank you so much 🧡
Love the painting x
Thank you so much Becky! 💛
Love it ❤
Thanks so much Joyce 💛
Very pretty!
Thank you! 😊
❤
Thanks for watching Anne! 💜
I have discovered that the colours are curated vertically. In other words, colours in vertical line seem to work well together.
Oh what a great tip Ann, thank you so much! That makes a lot of sense as Japanese is written vertically!
Beautiful!
Thank you 🥰
I love a nice orangey red
I always struggle with using reds and oranges but loooove seeing it in other artists work! 😍
Beautiful painting!! Love seeing your process. Very inspiring. Can you share the brand of your brushes? Love how well they do lines. Thank you Katie ❤!
Thanks so much Mariana 🥰 I used an Etchr size 12 round brush which is fab for a sharp tip, and a larger size 14 by the brand Artisti though I can't find much about that brand online (I think it was a random one from my auction haul!) I also recommend the Daler Rowney Graduate brushes too ☺️
Wow
Thank you so much 🥹
Katie, would you use Neocolour II instead of watercolour pencil?
Absolutely! They're great for pops of vibrancy and finishing details, though harder to get smaller marks as they are a bit chunkier than pencils ☺️
@@KatieMoody, true, thank you!!
What brand of brushes did you use? Thank you!!
One is an Etchr round brush size 12, the other was a size 14 by the brand Artisti - though I can't find much about that brand online!
@KatieMoody , thank you so much!
Gansai Tambi paints are lightfast if used as Gansai paints. The more dilute the paint the less lightfast it will be. They are not watercolours meant to be used in light washes.
Oh thanks so much for sharing Karen, that's super helpful! 💛
F antastic!
Thanks so much Jane!
Love it!
Thank you so much! 😊