Your so awesome and you make your audience feel like we matter and you care. Your love for art and community shines through in your videos and all the time you take to make sure we have all the tools and information we need plus there are various ways to learn the subject your teaching...the videos, timestamps, tracing, color palettes, I mean you got it going on and no one compares to you and John! I bet your a really fun and attentive patient mother too. You deserve all the happiness and success this channel brings into your life. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!! I
Great Video - You are sincere with what you like and don't like. You address budget from the beginner's set to things you can add over time. I wish you were there when I started. Please keep it true and continue to have fun!!!
I STARTED PAINTING AT 65, I'M 67 NOW AND ITS BECAUSE OF U-TUBERS LIKE U ! I"M NOT THAT GOOD BUT ENJOY LEARNING. I REALLY LOVE U AND DOWN LOAD A LOT OF YOUR VIDEOS. BLESS U
art sherpa you have saved my life !!!! Your painting videos are awesome! I did my first painting ( one of your videos ) a few months ago and I have fallen in love with painting ever since!!! You are aways so happy and joyful and make painting so much fun and relaxing! I was going to ask you this question on your social media but when I found this video I was sooo happy!! Thank you for everything you do!! I LOVE U ART SHERPA!!!!
Thank you so much for putting this together. I am in the process of gathering what I need to paint with acrylic. Since I am just starting out I am using craft paint to get used to mixing and creating colors. When just starting out one tends to waist a lot of paint learning how to do this. Once I figure out what I am doing I will move towards a better quality paint. Still gathering brushes and canvases. I appreciate you taking the time to put all thiese resources together to guide us on our journey.
I have been painting again after a long absence. I am REALLY enjoying your videos. I'm finding that if I like a painting and get into it, I forget to change brushes. I only realize because I'm struggling to put in a detail with an overly large brush. Also, your mom is terrific! Thanks to you, Ginger and John for helping us enjoy art. PS I love my cat's tongue brushes.
Thanks Cinnamon , great information as always . And a extra big thank you as lm very new to painting I had taken your advice on purchasing acrylic paint from a supplier whom has a website and home address , I had some paint issues and sent them a email, I received a reply within 24 hours , they sent replacement paints out the following day. So I was more than happy with their professional service and very grateful for your advice. Have a lovely day.
Great information Cinnamon. Thank you. I'm up to your expanded palate. Love the colors. I always want a new color. My husband drives faster when we pass hobby lobby or Michaels. Lol
Thank you , I have enjoyed all of your tutorials, I am new to painting and I love it, partly because of your help and encouragement, and I just really like you as a person! Have an awesome day! Kathie
I can't thank you enough you're teaching techniques are awesome you get the point across in a delightful way you're smart your insightful your artistic and very creative and you have turned me into a new artist so thank you so much for your videos keep up the good work
This video was EXTREMELY vital for me, as I hope to be buying my very first little painting kit for my birthday. However, I haven't had a clue what I should get, so this wad exactly what I needed! I am so very excited to start painting and want to say thank you for all of your inspirational videos!
You are so amazing! I recently went through major art block - nothing was turning out how I wanted and I just lacked inspiration. I found you and now I am back on the art wagon! Thank you! You rock!!! :-)
Im so glad I found you...I was in a sad monent in my life and you really inspired me to paint. I painted swing girl and it came out kinda awesome...thats what my kids say anyway!! Keep spreading your sunshine!
I think you're officially my favourite art vlogger. I love how you take the attitude out of art! I also enjoy your energy, you're a total natural on camera. Thank you.
Hi Cinnamon!! Great info here! Thanks!! I started collecting my art "stuff" 4 years ago when I retired. I knew nothing!! And wanted everything! I wish I'd had your advice then! 😀 I'm happy to say that I actually have, thru my own trial and error, come up with a quite similar setup. I learn so much from your videos! Thanks so much for sharing with us all!!
This has come at the perfect time for me. I've been trying to put together THIS WEEK a limited paint palett so this is perfect. Thanx so much for sharing all this with us. x
Thank you...that clears up the mystery of goldilocks. I purchased the # 10 from Jerry's and have never understood why the bristles are a different color from yours...now I know...wrong brush! This was very helpful....thanks for sharing!
Where were you two years ago Cinnamon? I so could have used this advise when I was setting up my studio because I was flying off the seat of my pants. But you are right on target with everything you said. Although I'd love to be able to afford the easel you have, one day. Thanks so much. So glad to be able to paint again this weekend. I've missed it due to my master's program homework. But hey, I'm beginning to work painting into my schedule between work, school work and life. Stress relief, here I come. Hugs to you and John.
Thanks Cinnamon for your very informative vlog. I also got myself in a tangle over the "Goldilocks" thing, lol. However, I did buy some Bright Brushes from my UK Internet supplier because it's very difficult for us to buy from U.S.. Customs charged me £12 for 4 brushes from the Brush Guys. At the time they were out of the #10 too. Lots of love to you, John & family xxx
This was great, I actually made a spread sheet and then checked out all the supplies I have now. I actually have every paint color you listed except the Australian Sienna, I guess when I ordered the ocean blue a while back I forgot to add this one as well. I have also added a lot of other colors from Angela's lessons. Its gets too addicting but I try buying just one at a time now with coupons. I also went a little overboard on the brushes when I order my extra firm and went ahead and order every size almost. LOL I do need a back up goldie locks. I am so glad you found this inexpensive brushes and shared them with us. They should give you stock in the company since they keep selling out. LOL Thanks for another great video.
This cleared up the goldilocks mystery for me. I bought a #10 bright from Michaels and could not figure out why it didn't want to work. You just showed me why....it's for oil....thank you for all the info. Love your channel.
I purchased several tubes of Liquitex basic paints in the brown spectrum. The paint from four of the tubes came out very thick and grainy. I contacted Liquitex and explained the issue and they replaced every tube. I gave them the number stamped on the crimped end of the tube and within a couple weeks I had the replacement tubes. Just be sure to contact them to explain the issue you're having. They're very helpful. Thank you Liquitex!!!
you are a great teacher and motivator and painter and inspirational ( have to stop now I broke the and key ) thank you very much..Bill a fan and student of yours..
thank you so much for this helpful guide. in upgrading my paints after years of using just craft paint, this really helps in getting the basics when you can't afford a whole set.
Thank you for always making us feel wonderful. I love the new information from this video. The easel is definitely on my birthday list, I need a stable one. Thank you again :)
VERY HELPFUL,THANK YOU. THE REGULAR SIMPLY SIMMONS THE MORE GOLDEN FILAMENTS OR IN THE PACKS THEY SELL OF 4 OR 5 BRUSHES IN. MY QUESTION IS ARE THE SIMPLY SIMMONS BETTER TO USE WITH LIQUITEX BASICS OR DALER ROWNEY SYSTEM 3 OR DO I NEED THE EXTRA FIRM WITH THESE PAINTS ? ARE THESE 2 PAINTS CONSIDERED SOFT BODY ? THANK YOU LOVE YOUR VIDEOS,LOVE YOUR SHIRT IN THIS ONE.
I just want to know where I can get your brushes I live In helana Montana u make me smile every time I watch u and John u do awesome camera work thanks again you guys rock
Hi Cinnamon, this is an awesome video showing you at your best, with amazingly clear information.. I was particularly pleased that you clarified the difference between brushes as this confirmed my own experience. (Tg I wasn't going mad! :)) Thank you for sharing all your hard earned experiences, allowing many of us to achieve things we had never dreamed we could. oh - P.S. Love the hat! xxx
Thank you so much for this list. It will help me update my materials to improve my experience. Won't be as frustrated trying to use your technique with poorer quality materials.
Hi Cinnamon! Your brush sets I just bough the beginner set and I was wondering if I should buy your filbert set next? Does that cover all the filberts needed ? At least for the most part. Thank you! Such great work! I just adore you!
I absolutely love the oil lamp behind her. They were in a few houses when I was a kid. They were/are beautiful, but I do also remember how dusty they could get because I had to try and keep one of them clean. LOL
I've been followed you since a little while ago and I love your personality and your creations! Dear Cinnamon, I have a question, but please don't be polite to me, be honest! Lol. I've been doing Fluid Art/Acrylic Pouring for the last two years, I love it and I've created - I think- cute pieces. This time I'd love to learn "acrylic paint" with you. BUT, I'm gonna be 60 this month, and I said to myself maybe it's too late for me, although I don't consider myself old, maybe I am too old to start learning this amazing art! Please give me your honest opinion I'm not gonna be offended at all. Thank you, you are amazing!
@@TheArtSherpa Aw you are a sweetheart! thank you so much for your feedback and encouragement. I just ordered a few brushes and other stuff you have recommended for beginners. Thank you, Cinnamon!
I know you've updated since this video but I just bought the simply simmons brushes. Well most of what you recommended and then I'll buy the others later. Just liked the price and the reviews on jerrysartarama were good. So I'm hoping that because you have used them in the past, they will work for me.
Robert Simmons Titanium Brushes are my favorite for painting with soft body arylic, heavy body acrylic, and oil (don't worry I buy seperate brushes for oil and acrylic). They come in short and long handle (I like both). They are hardy enough to take a beating so long as you don't leave paint in them or soaking in water. They are also moderate in price! They are more expensive than the Simply Simmons line, but I don't wear them out as fast.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are so awesome to share this info with us and to share your exceptional talent with us! You are a beautiful person! Thank you again. :-D
Thank you so much for this extremely helpful info!! I'm about to start your Art Quest and being new can be a little overwhelming, especially since I'm a whole year behind! LOL😀
Very useful update to the art supplies guide, thank you :) In my experience, firm filament brushes in that style and price range are still very difficult to find in Europe (I'm in the UK). Daler Rowney put out a very small sample of 'Simply' branded art supplies but they're not the same as their Simply Simmons supplies. The brushes are mostly of the gold taklon/sable style that you showed - not as firm. I contacted them but they never responded with any information :( Luckily in the UK we have one of the best brush companies in Rosemary & Co, who make very good acrylic brushes (and oil and watercolour), and their prices are extremely reasonable! Also very friendly to talk to. I'd recommend them to other sherpettes without question. Golden paint is a little more expensive here, though Liquitex is reasonably priced. I have been using paint from the french company Sennelier, and their Sennelier Abstract range is amazing in terms of pigment depth and consistency (very thick), even in direct comparison to those pro paints - it's their student paint range but they seem under priced for the quality you get. Big recommendation to other beginners :)
The Daler rowney Graduate line ins the range with correlates with the Simply Simmons in the UK. It's the big box in most art stores that all the brushes are the same price ( same white handle) ( usually £2.50-££3.75 each regardless of size) they have all the varients from hog and firm nylon, to soft taklon and soft hair.
Ah, thanks for the information! I had wondered about those brushes but haven't tried them yet. Good to know! Shipping over some of the Simmons brushes from the US is still very tempting!
Hi cinnamon you are always super knowledgeable about art supplies...I am having a dilemma on canvases I know frederix is what alot of artist recommend but they are expensive so I use cheap canvases I guesso and sand but I was thinking what is the best affordable option do you recomend canvas pads by frederix? Also I use boards but I have heard they wont last as they rot. I just want a good decent surface to work on so I can learn more efficiently. Thanks:)
Great video Cinnamon with lots of useful information. Thank you so much. I wasn't able to find the video you mentioned about the 91% rubbing alcohol. Can you let me know where to find it please? Thank you!!!
Great info. Yes they got me I now own those 2 brushes from Michael s..but do use one of them, but was so disappointed when I got home to use them. lol Again alk good, they were cheap & I can use..Just thought yep I did that..:-) :-)
Oh Cinnamon... you make me laugh so much! To think, you actually influenced the Brush Guys to add the word "Goldilocks" to their description! LOL! Thanks for this video!
Outside of the USA, "simply Simmons" brushes are the Graduate range from Daler and Rowney and I totally agree, fab value. I use the goat mops for watercolour from that range and many of the acrylic ones. The Simply Gold Taklon range from D&R (sold only in multipacks for about £10 for 5-10 brushes) are also fantastic value, never shed hair and are a good way to get a large range of shapes and sizes with rapidity and cheapness!
+Froggy Art Janine Goodrum They're the same thing but not all bristle materials are sold in all areas. The acrylic-relevant fibres in Graduate are really only Synthetic (gold). There is a Dark Tip Synthetic which is for watercolour really. There are Hog (oil) and pony-synthetic (watercolour at a push or very wet acrylic - personally I use to wet the paper and that alone), and goat (black and white, both watercolour only). I think they may have had or still have a dark synthetic that is stiffer but tbh the normal synthetic (I say gold, it's actually more brown) is pretty stiff. D&R Simply Gold Taklon multipacks (wood handle, gold Taklon) are amazing for acrylic and the value is unmatchable. I use them knowing I can bin them if I screw up when paying £0.50 to £1.0 per brush. The skyflow 2" was £8 tbf but the multipack ones are v cheap. I use those and CRYLA (only ever buy in the half-price sale in January though!) for the more specialist morphologies for acrylic.
I have to shop online for these. I've managed to get the Graduate bright, and angular. Cinnamon's Daler and Rowney Rep, Rachel, said the system 3 were comparable to the simply simons extra firm filament, so I ended up trying the graduates when I found there wasn't an angle brush in that range. Would love if you looked into this some more :) Let me know :)
Hey there! I just subscribed...I'm almost 30 and am just starting to paint. Loving it and loving your videos. I have lotas of questions but one in particular. Is it the gloss medium and varnish you mix with your colors to give them a sort of translucent look like in your nebula painting?
Very infomative Cinnamon! I would like to know what is another name for southern ocean blue in a different brand of paint liquitex, winsor & newton, liquitex basics or golden? At Michael there is artist paints level one two and three I use winsor & newton and basics liquitex or those paints considered heavy body paints? I know golden paints it states heavy body.
Thank you so much, another awesome video. I can't do much since my strokes but I can follow your tutorials & tho I'll never be selling them i feel a ton of release when painting. Btw... "Please don't eat paint" BWAHAHA! 😂
I love ur work keep it up.. i just wanna say i just started painting im really new in this so wat i use is actually face paint nd makeup brushes 😂.. but im gunna buy real paints nd brushes soon 😝..
Cinnamon, I have question about the larger brushes. Home Depot/Lowes brushes, have you found or can you recommend a few of the larger 1 1/2 to 3 inch brushes to use with heavy body acrylics? I watch your videos all the time and catch the lives as I can; I've learned a lot about blending etc but in January I began learning to paint abstracts, however when I've asked about buying brushes the only answer I get so far is to buy those cheap chip brushes which leave filaments everywhere all the time, brush marks and cause me major frustration. Pallet knives are fun (I'm learning) but I miss being able to use a brush to blend. Help. :)
Been trying to think of who it is you remind me of and I finally realized.. it's the fine actress.. I think her name is Patricia Arquette, .. from the show MEDIUM... have you ever watched that? You have her mannerisms! Thanks for this video Cinnamon.
Hi Cinnamon! Since I've been painting I've been having trouble with my paint not spreading easily on the canvas. Is it the quality of the canvas? I've been buying the artist loft level 1 canvas and the liquitex basics to start off. Adding a little bit of water to the paint helps a little but I find that I am constantly having to reload my brush with paint to cover the canvas. What am I doing wrong?
I am having the same problem and I use the same materials as you...For now I am guessoing them (even if the say they are primed) and sanding them down it helps somewhat but I don't know if maybe I should just stop buying artist loft
Your so awesome and you make your audience feel like we matter and you care. Your love for art and community shines through in your videos and all the time you take to make sure we have all the tools and information we need plus there are various ways to learn the subject your teaching...the videos, timestamps, tracing, color palettes, I mean you got it going on and no one compares to you and John! I bet your a really fun and attentive patient mother too. You deserve all the happiness and success this channel brings into your life. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!! I
it is our absolute pleasure 💜
Great Video - You are sincere with what you like and don't like. You address budget from the beginner's set to things you can add over time. I wish you were there when I started. Please keep it true and continue to have fun!!!
I STARTED PAINTING AT 65, I'M 67 NOW AND ITS BECAUSE OF U-TUBERS LIKE U ! I"M NOT THAT GOOD BUT ENJOY LEARNING. I REALLY LOVE U AND DOWN LOAD A LOT OF YOUR VIDEOS. BLESS U
Capt. Freddy and Little Joy me too!
art sherpa you have saved my life !!!! Your painting videos are awesome! I did my first painting ( one of your videos ) a few months ago and I have fallen in love with painting ever since!!! You are aways so happy and joyful and make painting so much fun and relaxing! I was going to ask you this question on your social media but when I found this video I was sooo happy!! Thank you for everything you do!! I LOVE U ART SHERPA!!!!
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Thank you so much for putting this together. I am in the process of gathering what I need to paint with acrylic. Since I am just starting out I am using craft paint to get used to mixing and creating colors. When just starting out one tends to waist a lot of paint learning how to do this. Once I figure out what I am doing I will move towards a better quality paint. Still gathering brushes and canvases. I appreciate you taking the time to put all thiese resources together to guide us on our journey.
Glad it was helpful!🧡
I have been painting again after a long absence. I am REALLY enjoying your videos. I'm finding that if I like a painting and get into it, I forget to change brushes. I only realize because I'm struggling to put in a detail with an overly large brush. Also, your mom is terrific! Thanks to you, Ginger and John for helping us enjoy art. PS I love my cat's tongue brushes.
Thanks Cinnamon , great information as always . And a extra big thank you as lm very new to painting I had taken your advice on purchasing acrylic paint from a supplier whom has a website and home address , I had some paint issues and sent them a email, I received a reply within 24 hours , they sent replacement paints out the following day. So I was more than happy with their professional service and very grateful for your advice. Have a lovely day.
❤❤❤ love your energy Cinnamon! your inner light shines through all you do.
You are the cutest! Also a charming and knowledgable artist. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, so kind of you. 🏵🏵
Great information Cinnamon. Thank you. I'm up to your expanded palate. Love the colors. I always want a new color. My husband drives faster when we pass hobby lobby or Michaels. Lol
Thank you , I have enjoyed all of your tutorials, I am new to painting and I love it, partly because of your help and encouragement, and I just really like you as a person! Have an awesome day! Kathie
As always VERY HELPFUL. You always bring a smile and much joy to so many. THANK YOU!
I can't thank you enough you're teaching techniques are awesome you get the point across in a delightful way you're smart your insightful your artistic and very creative and you have turned me into a new artist so thank you so much for your videos keep up the good work
This video was EXTREMELY vital for me, as I hope to be buying my very first little painting kit for my birthday. However, I haven't had a clue what I should get, so this wad exactly what I needed! I am so very excited to start painting and want to say thank you for all of your inspirational videos!
You are so welcome !! Congrats on your new journey
You are the best in painting instruction and making it an essential part and a way of life.....
You are so amazing! I recently went through major art block - nothing was turning out how I wanted and I just lacked inspiration. I found you and now I am back on the art wagon! Thank you! You rock!!! :-)
I love you are back on your art wagon!!!
Im so glad I found you...I was in a sad monent in my life and you really inspired me to paint. I painted swing girl and it came out kinda awesome...thats what my kids say anyway!! Keep spreading your sunshine!
I think you're officially my favourite art vlogger. I love how you take the attitude out of art! I also enjoy your energy, you're a total natural on camera. Thank you.
Hi Cinnamon!! Great info here! Thanks!! I started collecting my art "stuff" 4 years ago when I retired. I knew nothing!! And wanted everything! I wish I'd had your advice then! 😀 I'm happy to say that I actually have, thru my own trial and error, come up with a quite similar setup. I learn so much from your videos! Thanks so much for sharing with us all!!
This has come at the perfect time for me. I've been trying to put together THIS WEEK a limited paint palett so this is perfect. Thanx so much for sharing all this with us. x
you're my #1 fave teacher. I've literally done 10 painting tutorials from you.
Thank you...that clears up the mystery of goldilocks. I purchased the # 10 from Jerry's and have never understood why the bristles are a different color from yours...now I know...wrong brush! This was very helpful....thanks for sharing!
Where were you two years ago Cinnamon? I so could have used this advise when I was setting up my studio because I was flying off the seat of my pants. But you are right on target with everything you said. Although I'd love to be able to afford the easel you have, one day. Thanks so much. So glad to be able to paint again this weekend. I've missed it due to my master's program homework. But hey, I'm beginning to work painting into my schedule between work, school work and life. Stress relief, here I come. Hugs to you and John.
Rigamarole! My mother's favorite word...LOL. I have been missing her and then you said rigamarole....LOL. It made me smile.
What a wealth of information! Thank you for taking the time to share this. This will be printed out for sure and be carried in my handbag.
I am thrilled this helped at all
Thanks Cinnamon for your very informative vlog. I also got myself in a tangle over the "Goldilocks" thing, lol. However, I did buy some Bright Brushes from my UK Internet supplier because it's very difficult for us to buy from U.S.. Customs charged me £12 for 4 brushes from the Brush Guys. At the time they were out of the #10 too. Lots of love to you, John & family xxx
I love my Goldilocks for sure but lots and lots of great Brushes out there and even in this Convo thread lots of suggestions
Lovely channel! I can't wait to paint some of the pictures for family gifts! Keep the ideas coming!
This is EXCELLENT information! Thank you Cinnamon! 🥰
This was great, I actually made a spread sheet and then checked out all the supplies I have now. I actually have every paint color you listed except the Australian Sienna, I guess when I ordered the ocean blue a while back I forgot to add this one as well. I have also added a lot of other colors from Angela's lessons. Its gets too addicting but I try buying just one at a time now with coupons. I also went a little overboard on the brushes when I order my extra firm and went ahead and order every size almost. LOL I do need a back up goldie locks. I am so glad you found this inexpensive brushes and shared them with us. They should give you stock in the company since they keep selling out. LOL Thanks for another great video.
When do you use the different whites...what’s the difference in them..
Thks for all the excellent info.
This cleared up the goldilocks mystery for me. I bought a #10 bright from Michaels and could not figure out why it didn't want to work. You just showed me why....it's for oil....thank you for all the info. Love your channel.
I purchased several tubes of Liquitex basic paints in the brown spectrum. The paint from four of the tubes came out very thick and grainy. I contacted Liquitex and explained the issue and they replaced every tube. I gave them the number stamped on the crimped end of the tube and within a couple weeks I had the replacement tubes. Just be sure to contact them to explain the issue you're having. They're very helpful. Thank you Liquitex!!!
Good companies have great customer service
you are a great teacher and motivator and painter and inspirational ( have to stop now I broke the and key ) thank you very much..Bill a fan and student of yours..
thank you so much for this helpful guide. in upgrading my paints after years of using just craft paint, this really helps in getting the basics when you can't afford a whole set.
The way you talk and explain reminds me of Jesse Cox! Youre enjoyable to listen every time ! (:
Thank you for always making us feel wonderful. I love the new information from this video. The easel is definitely on my birthday list, I need a stable one. Thank you again :)
VERY HELPFUL,THANK YOU. THE REGULAR SIMPLY SIMMONS THE MORE GOLDEN FILAMENTS OR IN THE PACKS THEY SELL OF 4 OR 5 BRUSHES IN. MY QUESTION IS ARE THE SIMPLY SIMMONS BETTER TO USE WITH LIQUITEX BASICS OR DALER ROWNEY SYSTEM 3 OR DO I NEED THE EXTRA FIRM WITH THESE PAINTS ? ARE THESE 2 PAINTS CONSIDERED SOFT BODY ? THANK YOU LOVE YOUR VIDEOS,LOVE YOUR SHIRT IN THIS ONE.
That particular shade of purple in fabulous on you girl!
I wish u and John all best and good heath and thank u for your program
Thank you so much, Jeffrey 💙🎨💚
I just want to know where I can get your brushes I live In helana Montana u make me smile every time I watch u and John u do awesome camera work thanks again you guys rock
Another great video with loads of helpful information! Thanks so much Cinnamon!
Hi Cinnamon, this is an awesome video showing you at your best, with amazingly clear information.. I was particularly pleased that you clarified the difference between brushes as this confirmed my own experience. (Tg I wasn't going mad! :)) Thank you for sharing all your hard earned experiences, allowing many of us to achieve things we had never dreamed we could. oh - P.S. Love the hat! xxx
Thank you so much for this list. It will help me update my materials to improve my experience. Won't be as frustrated trying to use your technique with poorer quality materials.
Glad it was helpful!💖
This is really terrific!! Thanks a million!! I really love that table easel hmmmmmm 😀😀😀
Hi Cinnamon! Your brush sets I just bough the beginner set and I was wondering if I should buy your filbert set next? Does that cover all the filberts needed ? At least for the most part. Thank you! Such great work! I just adore you!
It is a very effective set for most artwork needs unless you do a big canvas
thank you so much art Sherpa your videos are awesome and they changed my life, also I loved your style and performance a lot 💖
Thank you for the update. Very timely as well....as I ALMOST ate a tube of paint! ; )
😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this awesome video. Do you have a video for the wonderful owl painting behind you?
I absolutely love the oil lamp behind her. They were in a few houses when I was a kid. They were/are beautiful, but I do also remember how dusty they could get because I had to try and keep one of them clean. LOL
I've been followed you since a little while ago and I love your personality and your creations! Dear Cinnamon, I have a question, but please don't be polite to me, be honest! Lol. I've been doing Fluid Art/Acrylic Pouring for the last two years, I love it and I've created - I think- cute pieces. This time I'd love to learn "acrylic paint" with you. BUT, I'm gonna be 60 this month, and I said to myself maybe it's too late for me, although I don't consider myself old, maybe I am too old to start learning this amazing art! Please give me your honest opinion I'm not gonna be offended at all. Thank you, you are amazing!
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO BEGIN TO PAINT! Grandma Moses was near 80 when she started painting. GO FOR IT! You can do it. 💚
@@TheArtSherpa Aw you are a sweetheart! thank you so much for your feedback and encouragement. I just ordered a few brushes and other stuff you have recommended for beginners. Thank you, Cinnamon!
Hi Cinnamon! Great Information! Thank you for sharing 👍👍😊
Awesome important information all in one place!! Thanks!!
Thank you!! Thank you!! Needing to re-purchase a new set of acrylics. I appreciate your opinion. 😄👍🏻🎨💜
I know you've updated since this video but I just bought the simply simmons brushes. Well most of what you recommended and then I'll buy the others later. Just liked the price and the reviews on jerrysartarama were good. So I'm hoping that because you have used them in the past, they will work for me.
Always get what you can afford, and they are good brushes for the price. 💕💕
Robert Simmons Titanium Brushes are my favorite for painting with soft body arylic, heavy body acrylic, and oil (don't worry I buy seperate brushes for oil and acrylic). They come in short and long handle (I like both). They are hardy enough to take a beating so long as you don't leave paint in them or soaking in water. They are also moderate in price! They are more expensive than the Simply Simmons line, but I don't wear them out as fast.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are so awesome to share this info with us and to share your exceptional talent with us! You are a beautiful person! Thank you again. :-D
Brilliant - everyone starting out like me should see this
I LOVED this video! This was so helpful, thank you Cinnamon!!!
Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this helps me!
I was just wishing I had a shopping list. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this extremely helpful info!! I'm about to start your Art Quest and being new can be a little overwhelming, especially since I'm a whole year behind! LOL😀
Oh my gosh! You gave me such a laugh when you said where you got the chalk! Thank you.
Great information as usual! Thanks for sharing, your awesome!
So happy to help !
Very useful update to the art supplies guide, thank you :)
In my experience, firm filament brushes in that style and price range are still very difficult to find in Europe (I'm in the UK). Daler Rowney put out a very small sample of 'Simply' branded art supplies but they're not the same as their Simply Simmons supplies. The brushes are mostly of the gold taklon/sable style that you showed - not as firm. I contacted them but they never responded with any information :(
Luckily in the UK we have one of the best brush companies in Rosemary & Co, who make very good acrylic brushes (and oil and watercolour), and their prices are extremely reasonable! Also very friendly to talk to. I'd recommend them to other sherpettes without question.
Golden paint is a little more expensive here, though Liquitex is reasonably priced. I have been using paint from the french company Sennelier, and their Sennelier Abstract range is amazing in terms of pigment depth and consistency (very thick), even in direct comparison to those pro paints - it's their student paint range but they seem under priced for the quality you get. Big recommendation to other beginners :)
The Daler rowney Graduate line ins the range with correlates with the Simply Simmons in the UK. It's the big box in most art stores that all the brushes are the same price ( same white handle) ( usually £2.50-££3.75 each regardless of size) they have all the varients from hog and firm nylon, to soft taklon and soft hair.
Ah, thanks for the information! I had wondered about those brushes but
haven't tried them yet. Good to know! Shipping over some of the Simmons
brushes from the US is still very tempting!
Hi cinnamon you are always super knowledgeable about art supplies...I am having a dilemma on canvases I know frederix is what alot of artist recommend but they are expensive so I use cheap canvases I guesso and sand but I was thinking what is the best affordable option do you recomend canvas pads by frederix? Also I use boards but I have heard they wont last as they rot. I just want a good decent surface to work on so I can learn more efficiently. Thanks:)
THIS IS SO FANTASTIC CINNAMON COONEY!
great information!! thanks for all you do💜💜
OMGOSH I've missed this one, such fantastic information to know and wish I knew this when I started this is amazing thanks so much!
Great video Cinnamon with lots of useful information. Thank you so much. I wasn't able to find the video you mentioned about the 91% rubbing alcohol. Can you let me know where to find it please? Thank you!!!
Christina81 I've seen it in Walmart
Great info. Yes they got me I now own those 2 brushes from Michael s..but do use one of them, but was so disappointed when I got home to use them. lol Again alk good, they were cheap & I can use..Just thought yep I did that..:-) :-)
Ty for this list. It helped tremendously 😍🎨
Oh Cinnamon... you make me laugh so much! To think, you actually influenced the Brush Guys to add the word "Goldilocks" to their description! LOL! Thanks for this video!
Thanks Cinnamon! Great information!
You are welcome
Outside of the USA, "simply Simmons" brushes are the Graduate range from Daler and Rowney and I totally agree, fab value. I use the goat mops for watercolour from that range and many of the acrylic ones. The Simply Gold Taklon range from D&R (sold only in multipacks for about £10 for 5-10 brushes) are also fantastic value, never shed hair and are a good way to get a large range of shapes and sizes with rapidity and cheapness!
Thank you. I wondered about that because the filaments in the graduates are a different colour to the Simply range, yet I find them to be pretty good.
+Froggy Art Janine Goodrum They're the same thing but not all bristle materials are sold in all areas. The acrylic-relevant fibres in Graduate are really only Synthetic (gold). There is a Dark Tip Synthetic which is for watercolour really. There are Hog (oil) and pony-synthetic (watercolour at a push or very wet acrylic - personally I use to wet the paper and that alone), and goat (black and white, both watercolour only). I think they may have had or still have a dark synthetic that is stiffer but tbh the normal synthetic (I say gold, it's actually more brown) is pretty stiff. D&R Simply Gold Taklon multipacks (wood handle, gold Taklon) are amazing for acrylic and the value is unmatchable. I use them knowing I can bin them if I screw up when paying £0.50 to £1.0 per brush. The skyflow 2" was £8 tbf but the multipack ones are v cheap. I use those and CRYLA (only ever buy in the half-price sale in January though!) for the more specialist morphologies for acrylic.
+Froggy Art Janine Goodrum PS: let me know if Simply Gold Taklon are rare/unknown where you live and I will do a review of them.
I've not heard of that range, but here's their website so you can see what we can get :)
www.daler-rowney.com/retailer-locator?c=Australia&r=
I have to shop online for these. I've managed to get the Graduate bright, and angular.
Cinnamon's Daler and Rowney Rep, Rachel, said the system 3 were comparable to the simply simons extra firm filament, so I ended up trying the graduates when I found there wasn't an angle brush in that range.
Would love if you looked into this some more :) Let me know :)
do younsell the basic start up brushes in a kit as that would be great
Love this! So many great tips. :)
Thank u so much for this!!!! Luv ur energy!
Hi Cinnamon! Where could I find an affordable "scrumper" brush for the clouds? You rock
thank you I love your work your channel thank you so much, blessings dear friend cinnamon. 😀💐
Hey there! I just subscribed...I'm almost 30 and am just starting to paint. Loving it and loving your videos. I have lotas of questions but one in particular.
Is it the gloss medium and varnish you mix with your colors to give them a sort of translucent look like in your nebula painting?
YES that would be one way ..also love Glazing Liquid
Thanks for your straight talk and recommendations. I just want to escape and create without bristles falling out or my easel falling over.
Very infomative Cinnamon! I would like to know what is another name for southern ocean blue in a different brand of paint liquitex, winsor & newton, liquitex basics or golden? At Michael there is artist paints level one two and three I use winsor & newton and basics liquitex or those paints considered heavy body paints? I know golden paints it states heavy body.
Very informative! Thanks
Thank you a million times over! ! Simply said...I understand now. Lol Art hugs! !:,
Thank you so much, another awesome video. I can't do much since my strokes but I can follow your tutorials & tho I'll never be selling them i feel a ton of release when painting. Btw... "Please don't eat paint" BWAHAHA! 😂
Thank you for the great tips. Where did you find Goldilocks?
Thanks for the info. You're awesome.
So helpful per usual!!!!!
TY
good video. very helpful information. Thanks
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful :)
Very informative! Thanks so much!!!
I love ur work keep it up.. i just wanna say i just started painting im really new in this so wat i use is actually face paint nd makeup brushes 😂.. but im gunna buy real paints nd brushes soon 😝..
Cinnamon, I have question about the larger brushes. Home Depot/Lowes brushes, have you found or can you recommend a few of the larger 1 1/2 to 3 inch brushes to use with heavy body acrylics? I watch your videos all the time and catch the lives as I can; I've learned a lot about blending etc but in January I began learning to paint abstracts, however when I've asked about buying brushes the only answer I get so far is to buy those cheap chip brushes which leave filaments everywhere all the time, brush marks and cause me major frustration. Pallet knives are fun (I'm learning) but I miss being able to use a brush to blend. Help. :)
Hey Cinnamon! Which is better to paint on, splined or back stapled canvases?
Great reference. Thanks Cinnamon!
Been trying to think of who it is you remind me of and I finally realized.. it's the fine actress.. I think her name is Patricia Arquette, .. from the show MEDIUM... have you ever watched that? You have her mannerisms! Thanks for this video Cinnamon.
oooooh hurry hurry hurry Matisse! I need that blue!
Great info Cinnamon! Thanks for sharing :)
This is super helpful! Thank you 💛
Loving your videos !!!!!
Hi Cinnamon! Since I've been painting I've been having trouble with my paint not spreading easily on the canvas. Is it the quality of the canvas? I've been buying the artist loft level 1 canvas and the liquitex basics to start off. Adding a little bit of water to the paint helps a little but I find that I am constantly having to reload my brush with paint to cover the canvas. What am I doing wrong?
I am having the same problem and I use the same materials as you...For now I am guessoing them (even if the say they are primed) and sanding them down it helps somewhat but I don't know if maybe I should just stop buying artist loft
Many info. Thnx. Now i have to look on the internet where i can buy it in the Netherlands
Keep me up on how that is going. What is easy and hard to get where you live