:D :D :D The exact words I tell my husband, or he tells me, when we pretend-grump about each other's hobbies. It's usually accompanied by, "And you knew this about me before you married me; I wasn't hiding anything!"
Yes! I haven't seen the full video yet but YES, we need some honest reviews... I feel like everyone's review of every kind of product has been bought lately!
I can share her feelings with Arteza in a way... the TwiMarkers, which I too purchased with my own money as a Mother's Day Gift to myself...was not the nicest brush markers I've come across...
I feel like with Arteza at least. One, they are giving free supplies and sponsorships to channels that use a lot of supplies in that quality range and tend to focus more on quantity. These channels are also more illustrative and are run by younger adult artists. Not saying that these channels are less than other channels though, just that their audience is different and is looking more for cheap and plentiful supplies than small quality sets. I also feel that because they are either getting the sets for free or being paid to make the video that they aren't considering the quality FOR the price. The are viewing and reviewing the products in isolation.
@@slurmware My boyfriend recently mentioned that I do that, cuz he saw me just doing them every all over, it's a good idea!! It would be good to do in a 8" by 3" landscape sketchbooks. Or a regular binder like you mentioned. I'm just lazy & don't want to buy page protectors & binders but that's actually the MUCH better idea, cuz you could use it for ALL media, whereas using a watercolor book, you could only put paint, not alcohol markers & other things, I don't like using those on watercolor paper.
Haha I have had some wild sponsorship offers, from sexy body pillows (I wanted one but didnt know how I could face doing a video!) to beauty products, to gambling apps. It's mad!!
My review of the review. I bought this set, and swatched them just today. I have worked with Holbein, W&N and Schminke, and I actually thought these were in between student grade and the artist grade gouache. I plan to use them mainly for practice, so I think they could be a great set for that, as they are affordable compared to say, Holbein. I actually liked the consistency and the colors, and they were quite opaque, as gouache is supposed to be. I think a true beginner or student would do well to get a smaller set of the primary colors in order to learn to mix their own colors, but this would be a fun set for anyone, because even professionals like to just goof off sometimes. Also, I am new to your channel so am not sure if you use gouache much, but it seems just from this video that you were using them more like you would a watercolor. By adding too much water it kind of defeats the purpose of the gouache, which is opacity, which is why they are used in illustrations so much. Used as a true gouache would be used, just adding enough water for a creamy consistency, you get their intended quality. Anyway, I do like them very much and am going to use them for practice, as I am not sure in lightfastness. Also, I could do without the pearlized ones, as I don’t think I will use them. I would have been happier to have those same colors non-pearlized. You are an adorable couple, btw.
Schmincke 's "sap green" is also more of a "grass green" for some reason. I always turn to "olive" when I need my poop green fix. One time I went to an art store looking for "sap green" in different supplies (LOL WHEN I SENT THEM TO YOU) and the worker scolded me about "sap green" being a made up color so there's no real consistent or official color. Fair enough, but the variety is ridiculous! Can we just agree sap green is a nice way to say "poop green"?!
@moon_spectre_ some colors go by pigment name and single pigment colors are generally the same. You know what to expect from Ultramarine and the pthalos. Lemon yellow is always the same etc
I've been hearing a lot about Arteza too so it's really good to see a review that I know will be honest. Would love to see more reviews in the future for any products you guys want to use. I always enjoy your content regardless of what you do. Also have never heard of using bread to erase so that would be interesting to see.
In a couple of years Steph gives us a tour Opens the door to a HUGE library of books and books of swatches that she searched over the years. Stacks from floor to ceiling in neat file cabinets with cute index cards on each Steph” welcome to my humble abode. This is the swatches archive. Every thing from wall paint to different flavored koolaids are swatches and filed here!!!!”
"Screw you guys I like wearing glasses" Steph you're my hero This may actually be a decent gouche set for me since I like using the straight hues for gouche (otherwise what's the point) but I'm trying to save that coin atm
I really appreciate this kinda of video where u guys discuss the ethics of sponsorship, and I also super appreciate this kind of candid video reviewing something.
@@beththedarkmage3359 They're also much cheaper when your sight isn't impaired! It's easy to find $5 sunglasses, not as easy when buying $50+ prescription sunglasses 😣
Gouache is my favourite paint, Adam, you might like it more if you use it with Watercolour. You use the white Gouache with the different colours of Watercolour, you can do amazing shading, and opaquify the Watercolour. Basically, where ever you want the darkest part, paint the Watercolour, and then put the white Gouache on the other side. Then use water to bring them together, and blend them. I learned this technique in art school. I know my explanation is terrible, and I hope there is a tutorial on TH-cam somewhere. I'll have to look it up. But this technique made me fall in love with Gouache. Anyway, I can't wait to eventually get my Arteza Gouache. I want this brand because the price is awesome.
THANK YOU! u just earned not only a subscriber but a patreon. I’m new to gouache after working with watercolor only for a few months so I want to learn more about gouache I choose professional watercolor and 100% cotton paper to start watercolor as I saw such a difference. But was unsure if gouache quality was vastly different between high/lower end. So many other creators went so hard for arteza goauche comparing them to cheaper brands and even professional lines praising it so hard that I just gave up watching them. It’s infuriating for a creator to say “I’m an ambassador of arteza and received this free but it doesn’t influence my opinion at all.” That can never be true. I’d respect and buy from a company wya more id they sent their products to truly unbiased creators and said “give me the good and bad and then publish “ thank you for such a wonderful in-depth video and I’m so thrilled I found your channel. And so proud to go over and become a patron now as well!
What I wouldn't give to send these adorable artists a custom watercolor palette. I have a wall of professional tubes and I cant wait until they do more watercolor videos
Love this. I don't use gouache but I totally appreciated your honest conversation about product sponsorship. Happily watched ads for this. You guys are adorable, too.
wow that's expensive. Here it is much cheaper, like it should be xD and yeahr, everyone get sponsored, but I had to buy it too. So... honest reviews FOR THE WIN! I paint a lot with gouache and I only have 5 colors + black and white. Primary and a brown and green, that you cant mix perfect. :3 Much better.
I have arteza products, and I enjoy them. I wouldn’t recommend them for professional originals to sell, and their pan set of watercolors seem to be better overall than the tubes, but yeah. Good quality and quantity for the price. Thanks for this review, I appreciate the perspective of using a popular brand without being given products by the brand.
Wonderful video! I’ve never used Gouche and may someday! Try ARTEZA colored pencils and water color! I love your videos and I’m glad you still make them even if you’re not the most popular! I’ve been a fan for years and you guys are still my favorite art TH-camrs!💖💜😊
Honestly, Arteza has some good stuff. I've tried their alcohol based markers, their colored pencils, some water brush markers and a few other small things like sketchbooks and eraser pencils. Are the supplies the best art products out there in terms of how they work? No, but they have some dang good quality stuff for an affordable price!
Steph should release a book Title: the complete book of swatches * Organized alphabetically (brands) * divided by watercolor , gauche , markers ,etc...
Thank you so much for your honest opinion on this!! I've heard so much about arteza but I've been so skeptical. I'm so used to my usual supply brands and I'm always weary investing in a different brand. I trust your opinions though!❤
Nice review, you guys always crack me up. I'm surprised Arteza didn't send you anything. When Arteza started sending free sets out, I contacted them to ask them for one (why not?) and they said they didn't send out free sets (cough, cough). So I bought a 24 set of gouache on Amazon for only $15 (I think it's way cheaper in the US than in the UK). I thought the paint wasn't bad at all, a step above student grade, but definitely not artist grade. I was able to paint something decent for my review video (not sponsored, hehe!). I got better results when I used a traditional brush rather than a waterbrush. That said, I still prefer the Winsor & Newton designer gouache, or better yet, the M. Graham gouache.
I'd just watched two other Doodle Date videos back to back when this one went up, so Doodle Date marathon! XD I have the Arteza 72 tin of watercolour pencils and I do like those, especially all the colours (swatch heaven, especially as the colours often change significantly when water is added!) They say "expert" on the front, and I think that's pushing it, but they were decent value for money. In any case, honest reviews are always appreciated, as are all Doodle Date videos! You two always brighten my day :)
I really appreciate how honest you are. It makes me feel like I can value your opinions a lot more, like when you started off the video about the colorblind glasses by complaining about how much they cost. It made it seem more genuine when you ended up really liking them.
I've also been hearing about their water color brush pens. I was hoping maybe you guys could eventually review those brush paint pens, because I remember you guys used I think- Kuratake ones before, and maybe it could be a nice comparison video/review video for those too. Hope you have a nice weekend/week Steph & Adam 😃
Couldn't wait for the brush nibs? Haha Neither could I! 😂 I love the colours. So bright and vibrant. But I warn you! Find a way to distinguish numbers 6 and 9. I mess up all the time and grab the wrong one by mistake.😅
To be completely honest over the past few years I’ve been on and off subscribed, ever since you guys have opened up more about the behind the scenes I don’t know what it is but your content is so much more real and genuine, I love being able to watch steph the artist and Adam the artist rather than just two artists and their quirky TH-cam characters, keep up the good work, I love you guys :,)
Hello as I watched/heard the Behind The Canvas Podcast with Emily and had to share my experience. I purchased the 100pk of Arteza Premium TwiMarkers and treated myself to a Mother's Day Gift as I'm a Lettering Enthusiast...still struggling with the word Artist...and saw that they were claiming to be blendable and perfect for Watercolor Lettering/Techniques. Now I was sent by them the 24pk of the Real Brush Pens and the 6pk of Water Brushes last year and LOVED them...still do! So naturally I was all for spending some extra cash on some new brush markers. 100% regret it...just wanted to share my humble opinion as I didn't fare out too well with them! Okay...on to the rest of the video and your glorious accent!
Good video guys, looks like a not bad set to be fair. just to touch on the sponsorship thing you were talking about, my opinion is if what you say in the video is 100% your true opinion and the sponsor has no say in it what so ever, then that's perfectly fine with me even if you don't want to be too mean because they sent you the product for free, negative is still negative no matter how mean you say it. But once you have to lie about the product just to please the sponsor, you are playing with our trust and that is very important to keep and very hard to earn back. that sounded a little more threatening then I wanted to but I hope you get what I mean. ^_^
I’M SUCH A FANGIRL!!!!!! I really LOVE Arteza! There fine liners are actually really nice! There’s a highlighters yellow fine liners, and I LOVE using it for having neon coloured eyes in my drawings!
I’m trying to make an effort to comment more and show my support for you guys! I love you Doodle Date 💖 I’ve been watching for I think about 3 years now~
Thank you for this fresh, honest review! I’ve been wondering about whether or not they would be right for me so thanks from saving me from spending money!
NGL Swatching is so therapeutic :3 I'm glad that you guys have made a video on Arteza, though I agree that with many art materials you do get what you pay for there are still times where cheaper options can also pleasantly surprise. The contrast between both of your styles showcased gouache's versatility. Sheph, yours had a lot of neat flat colour and Adam had a more watercolour style to it so it looks like they get the job done :3 Ahh now I wanna dust off my budget AF 'Gooch' paints hahaha.
First time coming across your videos! I love the dynamic between you two, super cute!! I just bought a bunch of arteza supplies, the gouache is the only one I haven't had a chance to try yet. Mostly because the idea of painting with it terrifies me lol! I find the arteza brand is relatively well priced for beginner/intermediate artists. Overall the paints I've tried were nice, but as you noticed the colors dont always match the tubing or color name (which annoys me as well) but for the price they are much nicer than buying a cheaper brand like Artist Loft or something icky like that.
I JUST asked for those paints for my birthday next month! I’m so glad you made this review honest because everyone else seemed to have 100% positive reviews
I chocked on my water “ do you think I would be using a bin lid if I was getting paid a thousand pound” lmfao it’s the new year and I want to teach myself how to sketch and do painting so I’m watching a lot of artsy videos and found you guys and I’m in love with you both 🤣 your personality’s are amazing and your content so far is killing me ! Thank you for the laughs ! Can’t wait to binge watch your videos ❤️
I just wanted to mention that Adam is such an inspiring person: He's colorblind but still manages to draw beautiful colored artwork :D And Steph has always the best ideas for her cute characters. I love it~
Thank you for making this!! I've been looking at arteza gouache but every video I've seen has had the paint sent to them. I know people try to be honest but there will be unconscious bias because they've been given it for free. The company wouldn't keep sending things if the reviews were negative overall (also maybe do a full length swatches video?? I'd happily watch it)
Aw, you didn't say "HELLo ARt FRIENDS~" in the intro... or did I miss it??!😂 I love you guys so much lol. I wish they had sent these out to you! They're missing out! EVERYONE has reviewed these so it would've been fun if you had reviewed something else, but I know you guys took careful consideration while choosing. Those swatches look so pretty and neat! Maybe after this they'll send you guys supplies to review! Another lesser known student grade gouache that I'd like to see you review is the Miya Himi gouache. I feel like you'd love it Steph!
Honestly love the unbiased review. Some of the TH-camrs who "reviewed" them are completely bias and some never really used Gouache at all yet they are reviewing it, like gurl, seriously. There are some who did mentioned the cons of the product but since it was sent to them, they are still trying to be nice in the end. There are very few reviews that really dig deep into what they don't like and what they really like about this and you're one of them so I appreciate you guys!
I've been listening to you guys chat, I'm appreciating your morals on sponsorship and honesty. I'm wondering if you have an amazon wish list for art supplies/PO Box. I know I try out stuff all the time that aren't my jam but loads of people like and it would be cool if the art community could share supplies and pass them on to each other!
I would really like to see you two trying to use gouache in a more traditional way, without too much water. For some reason I feel like it gives you more freedom when there is a thiker layer of paint. Otherwise it feels like watercolour
Using a bin lid as a palette is a new one on me lol, we always used to use ice cream or yoghurt tub lids for them. (Plus easy to peel things off). Glad to see more reviews of this gouache set. Would be cool to see how they compare to Derwent or pebeo gouache(course I only say that because they're the only proper ones I've used)
OMG!!! You two are the nicest people in the world. Even when you say something a little negative, you turn around and say something positive. So nice in this world of the internet where people say whatever they want. Love watching you guys.
Lmaooo you actually bought them
hecc yeah!! how many friend points do i win
@@DoodleDate Loads! Forgoing the food shop for paints lmfao
Eggie Yolk.
@@someonesomewhere1100 nom
“...thats ‘cause we’re in love, you signed up for this” -Steph 2019
They are so cute and thats honestly me with my bf lol
:D :D :D The exact words I tell my husband, or he tells me, when we pretend-grump about each other's hobbies. It's usually accompanied by, "And you knew this about me before you married me; I wasn't hiding anything!"
I would genuinely watch weekly episodes of ‘60 swatches with Steph’ 😂
The temptation is REAL
Its so calming to watch people swatch!!
That could be like an extra kind of visual ASMR video, just saying
Yes! Swatches with Steph! Do it!
I wish I could like this comment x 100. Swatches are important Adam! Keep doing them Steph ❤️
i love the matching yellow sweater and beret hat
AND THE MATCHING GREY SWEATER AND GREY BEANIE
my fashion icons
Wait her top is grey? I thought it was baby blue 😂😂
Fee Xx yeah me too
@@feexx3096 it is baby blue
@Aquaa or is it a bluish-grey?
Yes! I haven't seen the full video yet but YES, we need some honest reviews... I feel like everyone's review of every kind of product has been bought lately!
I can share her feelings with Arteza in a way... the TwiMarkers, which I too purchased with my own money as a Mother's Day Gift to myself...was not the nicest brush markers I've come across...
I feel like with Arteza at least. One, they are giving free supplies and sponsorships to channels that use a lot of supplies in that quality range and tend to focus more on quantity. These channels are also more illustrative and are run by younger adult artists. Not saying that these channels are less than other channels though, just that their audience is different and is looking more for cheap and plentiful supplies than small quality sets. I also feel that because they are either getting the sets for free or being paid to make the video that they aren't considering the quality FOR the price. The are viewing and reviewing the products in isolation.
At this point Steph juat needs a sketchbook deticated to swatches. Like/comment if you agree
(Thanks for the likes!)
Yes defo
I have a binder dedicated to purely swatches. its very handy tbh
Can you try the water colour brushes plz from artiza xxx love you guys 😍😊😋
@@slurmware
My boyfriend recently mentioned that I do that, cuz he saw me just doing them every all over, it's a good idea!!
It would be good to do in a 8" by 3" landscape sketchbooks.
Or a regular binder like you mentioned.
I'm just lazy & don't want to buy page protectors & binders but that's actually the MUCH better idea, cuz you could use it for ALL media, whereas using a watercolor book, you could only put paint, not alcohol markers & other things, I don't like using those on watercolor paper.
Y e s
We need a name for the yellow beret because it keeps making appearances.
I like the name lemon
Definitely
Betty the beret
Lemon yellow.
Or pale cheese.
Me: *doesn't know how to spell gouache*
Me: yes I love gooche
Me: Gucci is my favorite part medium
I LOVE GUSHE
Juice is a great paint.
I always remember that “the last bit is ache.” Which is my pain while I learn this medium.
It always reminds me of the the part in “the history of the whole world I guess” where he talks about people learning to speak as he says “gnooshe”
Can I just say, you guys look adorable in your matching outfits 😍
Haha I have had some wild sponsorship offers, from sexy body pillows (I wanted one but didnt know how I could face doing a video!) to beauty products, to gambling apps. It's mad!!
do the pillow reviews! That would be hilarious!!
If actually made videos I totally would go for the body pillow one. just make your viewers just as uncomfortable as yourself 😂
Adam's intense dislike of swatching will never not be entertaining.
“that’s hot pink... like the hot momma that’s swatching it right now.”
S P E E C H 1 0 0
'Don't contradict me, I'm colourblind'
My review of the review. I bought this set, and swatched them just today. I have worked with Holbein, W&N and Schminke, and I actually thought these were in between student grade and the artist grade gouache. I plan to use them mainly for practice, so I think they could be a great set for that, as they are affordable compared to say, Holbein. I actually liked the consistency and the colors, and they were quite opaque, as gouache is supposed to be. I think a true beginner or student would do well to get a smaller set of the primary colors in order to learn to mix their own colors, but this would be a fun set for anyone, because even professionals like to just goof off sometimes. Also, I am new to your channel so am not sure if you use gouache much, but it seems just from this video that you were using them more like you would a watercolor. By adding too much water it kind of defeats the purpose of the gouache, which is opacity, which is why they are used in illustrations so much. Used as a true gouache would be used, just adding enough water for a creamy consistency, you get their intended quality. Anyway, I do like them very much and am going to use them for practice, as I am not sure in lightfastness. Also, I could do without the pearlized ones, as I don’t think I will use them. I would have been happier to have those same colors non-pearlized. You are an adorable couple, btw.
"we're cash rich in morals".-adam 2k19
Thank you Adam for painting a portrait of my cousin.
Schmincke 's "sap green" is also more of a "grass green" for some reason. I always turn to "olive" when I need my poop green fix.
One time I went to an art store looking for "sap green" in different supplies (LOL WHEN I SENT THEM TO YOU) and the worker scolded me about "sap green" being a made up color so there's no real consistent or official color. Fair enough, but the variety is ridiculous! Can we just agree sap green is a nice way to say "poop green"?!
Also, also... I get a lot of requests to try these but I can smell the "meh" quality a mile away. No thanks. :(
@moon_spectre_ some colors go by pigment name and single pigment colors are generally the same. You know what to expect from Ultramarine and the pthalos. Lemon yellow is always the same etc
We love a good dookie green
Those swatches are a e s t h e t i c
I will ALWAYS accept swatch compliments HAHA
Nice seeing an unsponsored review of these paints, everyone and their mother has otherwise gotten a set for free.
OT but Steph is looking adorable
I know, I felt badly when they said "everyone's gotten these sent them free.... Except for us"
Someone send Steph something!!
Your yellow beret is so cute aaa! my friend always wears different color berets. 💛💛
'Lilac' more like Lie-lac cause that is more of a vibrant purple than a muted purple
😂😂😂 love it!!
Bad review for Arteza for not sending you art supplies for free!!!! lol. I love watching you guys.❤
I've been hearing a lot about Arteza too so it's really good to see a review that I know will be honest. Would love to see more reviews in the future for any products you guys want to use. I always enjoy your content regardless of what you do. Also have never heard of using bread to erase so that would be interesting to see.
In a couple of years Steph gives us a tour
Opens the door to a HUGE library of books and books of swatches that she searched over the years. Stacks from floor to ceiling in neat file cabinets with cute index cards on each
Steph” welcome to my humble abode. This is the swatches archive. Every thing from wall paint to different flavored koolaids are swatches and filed here!!!!”
"Screw you guys I like wearing glasses" Steph you're my hero
This may actually be a decent gouche set for me since I like using the straight hues for gouche (otherwise what's the point) but I'm trying to save that coin atm
I keep thinking of "What's up gouache fam BRKDKRKKD"-
OMG I JUST BOUGHT THOSE AND WAS THINKING “man I wish an art channel I knew could review them” AND THEN I SAW THIS VIDEO. *you guys are truly magical*
I really appreciate this kinda of video where u guys discuss the ethics of sponsorship, and I also super appreciate this kind of candid video reviewing something.
60 swatches
AdAMS woRST niGHTMARE
(i'M 2 minutes latE, though it's the earliest I've even been probably)
Nah fam, youre right on time! 💛
adam constantly complimenting steph warms my heart!!
next video: bread company pays you to erase with bread
Great way to pay for food AND art supplies lol
Why would people want you to wear contacts? Your glasses are super cute! I sometimes wish I needed glasses so I could wear something like those.
You can technically get fake ones tho, bet you'd look great :3
You can find them quite easily as a "fake" pair! Don't wish to have poor vision, trust me, it sucks :(
@@beththedarkmage3359 They're also much cheaper when your sight isn't impaired! It's easy to find $5 sunglasses, not as easy when buying $50+ prescription sunglasses 😣
Gouache is my favourite paint, Adam, you might like it more if you use it with Watercolour. You use the white Gouache with the different colours of Watercolour, you can do amazing shading, and opaquify the Watercolour.
Basically, where ever you want the darkest part, paint the Watercolour, and then put the white Gouache on the other side. Then use water to bring them together, and blend them.
I learned this technique in art school. I know my explanation is terrible, and I hope there is a tutorial on TH-cam somewhere. I'll have to look it up. But this technique made me fall in love with Gouache.
Anyway, I can't wait to eventually get my Arteza Gouache. I want this brand because the price is awesome.
THANK YOU! u just earned not only a subscriber but a patreon. I’m new to gouache after working with watercolor only for a few months so I want to learn more about gouache I choose professional watercolor and 100% cotton paper to start watercolor as I saw such a difference. But was unsure if gouache quality was vastly different between high/lower end. So many other creators went so hard for arteza goauche comparing them to cheaper brands and even professional lines praising it so hard that I just gave up watching them. It’s infuriating for a creator to say “I’m an ambassador of arteza and received this free but it doesn’t influence my opinion at all.” That can never be true. I’d respect and buy from a company wya more id they sent their products to truly unbiased creators and said “give me the good and bad and then publish “ thank you for such a wonderful in-depth video and I’m so thrilled I found your channel. And so proud to go over and become a patron now as well!
You guys need to open a second channel called steph swatches, were you upload all the swatches in real time and uncut
Oh yasss
What I wouldn't give to send these adorable artists a custom watercolor palette. I have a wall of professional tubes and I cant wait until they do more watercolor videos
If you really want to and can, shoot them an email or something! I bet they'd love a gift like that!
Ooooh we stan a color coordinated couple 🙌
Holbein is definitely the holy grail of gouache. I really love their watercolors too
Adam doesn’t appreciate the wonder of swatches
TIME TO MAKE HIM LEARNNNNN
I have to say, the swatch bit was pretty satisfying though.
ngl i’d watch steph swatch in real time
Love this. I don't use gouache but I totally appreciated your honest conversation about product sponsorship. Happily watched ads for this. You guys are adorable, too.
wow that's expensive. Here it is much cheaper, like it should be xD and yeahr, everyone get sponsored, but I had to buy it too. So... honest reviews FOR THE WIN!
I paint a lot with gouache and I only have 5 colors + black and white. Primary and a brown and green, that you cant mix perfect. :3 Much better.
I have arteza products, and I enjoy them. I wouldn’t recommend them for professional originals to sell, and their pan set of watercolors seem to be better overall than the tubes, but yeah.
Good quality and quantity for the price.
Thanks for this review, I appreciate the perspective of using a popular brand without being given products by the brand.
I could see Steph having one of those really chill watercolour swatching channels tbh
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE ARTEZA ❤️❤️❤️ EXCITED FOR THIS :))))
We hope you enjoy the video, Lillian!!
Wonderful video! I’ve never used Gouche and may someday! Try ARTEZA colored pencils and water color! I love your videos and I’m glad you still make them even if you’re not the most popular! I’ve been a fan for years and you guys are still my favorite art TH-camrs!💖💜😊
Honestly, Arteza has some good stuff. I've tried their alcohol based markers, their colored pencils, some water brush markers and a few other small things like sketchbooks and eraser pencils. Are the supplies the best art products out there in terms of how they work? No, but they have some dang good quality stuff for an affordable price!
Steph should release a book
Title: the complete book of swatches
* Organized alphabetically (brands)
* divided by watercolor , gauche , markers ,etc...
Thank you so much for your honest opinion on this!! I've heard so much about arteza but I've been so skeptical. I'm so used to my usual supply brands and I'm always weary investing in a different brand. I trust your opinions though!❤
Nice review, you guys always crack me up. I'm surprised Arteza didn't send you anything.
When Arteza started sending free sets out, I contacted them to ask them for one (why not?) and they said they didn't send out free sets (cough, cough). So I bought a 24 set of gouache on Amazon for only $15 (I think it's way cheaper in the US than in the UK). I thought the paint wasn't bad at all, a step above student grade, but definitely not artist grade. I was able to paint something decent for my review video (not sponsored, hehe!). I got better results when I used a traditional brush rather than a waterbrush. That said, I still prefer the Winsor & Newton designer gouache, or better yet, the M. Graham gouache.
"But expect meE, I'm still here!"
"That's cuz we're in love and you signed up for this"
I'd just watched two other Doodle Date videos back to back when this one went up, so Doodle Date marathon! XD I have the Arteza 72 tin of watercolour pencils and I do like those, especially all the colours (swatch heaven, especially as the colours often change significantly when water is added!) They say "expert" on the front, and I think that's pushing it, but they were decent value for money. In any case, honest reviews are always appreciated, as are all Doodle Date videos! You two always brighten my day :)
I really appreciate how honest you are. It makes me feel like I can value your opinions a lot more, like when you started off the video about the colorblind glasses by complaining about how much they cost. It made it seem more genuine when you ended up really liking them.
Yay, doodle date is back to bargain supplies yay ❤you guys
You're coupled with the fantabulous swatch queen Adam, what did you expect? XD
I've also been hearing about their water color brush pens. I was hoping maybe you guys could eventually review those brush paint pens, because I remember you guys used I think- Kuratake ones before, and maybe it could be a nice comparison video/review video for those too. Hope you have a nice weekend/week Steph & Adam 😃
Unrlelated but I’m getting 80 ohuhu markers tomorrow ahh I’m gonna swatch them all
Couldn't wait for the brush nibs? Haha Neither could I! 😂 I love the colours. So bright and vibrant. But I warn you! Find a way to distinguish numbers 6 and 9. I mess up all the time and grab the wrong one by mistake.😅
Omg thats so much swatching! You're so lucky!
Blobfish and Cat Studios ik so excited I’ve saved for an age
To be completely honest over the past few years I’ve been on and off subscribed, ever since you guys have opened up more about the behind the scenes I don’t know what it is but your content is so much more real and genuine, I love being able to watch steph the artist and Adam the artist rather than just two artists and their quirky TH-cam characters, keep up the good work, I love you guys :,)
A true honest review! Im so glad that you've put free art supplies and sponsors like that on the talk! you guys went very level headed on it!
We're so happy you think so!! 💛
time to grab a chair and SPILL THE TEA ❤🍵 (excited for this video !!!)
We hope you enjoy it Jessica!!
I recently tried their brush pens. And I kinda loved them
Ooooh!! Sounds interesting!!
*le gasp* Steph the gouache master is confused about gouache?!?
ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT...
Hello as I watched/heard the Behind The Canvas Podcast with Emily and had to share my experience. I purchased the 100pk of Arteza Premium TwiMarkers and treated myself to a Mother's Day Gift as I'm a Lettering Enthusiast...still struggling with the word Artist...and saw that they were claiming to be blendable and perfect for Watercolor Lettering/Techniques. Now I was sent by them the 24pk of the Real Brush Pens and the 6pk of Water Brushes last year and LOVED them...still do! So naturally I was all for spending some extra cash on some new brush markers. 100% regret it...just wanted to share my humble opinion as I didn't fare out too well with them! Okay...on to the rest of the video and your glorious accent!
Good video guys, looks like a not bad set to be fair. just to touch on the sponsorship thing you were talking about, my opinion is if what you say in the video is 100% your true opinion and the sponsor has no say in it what so ever, then that's perfectly fine with me even if you don't want to be too mean because they sent you the product for free, negative is still negative no matter how mean you say it. But once you have to lie about the product just to please the sponsor, you are playing with our trust and that is very important to keep and very hard to earn back. that sounded a little more threatening then I wanted to but I hope you get what I mean. ^_^
I love Holbein gouache, and I'm really pleased that this is a completely honest review.
YESSSSS MORE FOOD BASED ART SUPPLIES!!! bread erasers and potato stamps and carbohydrate wonderfulness😍💗
I’M SUCH A FANGIRL!!!!!! I really LOVE Arteza! There fine liners are actually really nice! There’s a highlighters yellow fine liners, and I LOVE using it for having neon coloured eyes in my drawings!
If you guys did commercials I would watch them all the time. Jokes aside thanks so much for the honest review! It gives a fresh prespective.
Eeek! Early squad! #bigyoutube fam
Love, Hannah 💛
P.S~ Steph has gone from bobble hat Eskimo to French artist!
This artist gone leveled up!!
Sap green returns! Great video guys. Hope the paints will be well loved.
I’m trying to make an effort to comment more and show my support for you guys! I love you Doodle Date 💖 I’ve been watching for I think about 3 years now~
Your support is always super appreciated!
We're super lucky to have you! 💛
Ahh you guys! You deserve so much love and support 💖
I appreciate this video soooo much!! Keep on going guys, you’re on the right track ❤️❤️
I work in a store that sells house paint. Yellow ochre is the thickest, goopiest tint
I love that your Christmas tree is still up! Mine was up until like a month ago lol
16:37 What a nice Blue Ted and Yellow Ted appearance. :)
Thank you for this fresh, honest review! I’ve been wondering about whether or not they would be right for me so thanks from saving me from spending money!
i’m glad you guys actually bought them because i’ve been searching for a real review and i feel like it won’t be biased
On the colour swatch thing my eyes immediately went to sap green!! 😱😱
NGL Swatching is so therapeutic :3 I'm glad that you guys have made a video on Arteza, though I agree that with many art materials you do get what you pay for there are still times where cheaper options can also pleasantly surprise. The contrast between both of your styles showcased gouache's versatility. Sheph, yours had a lot of neat flat colour and Adam had a more watercolour style to it so it looks like they get the job done :3
Ahh now I wanna dust off my budget AF 'Gooch' paints hahaha.
Loving your new facecam/bodycam set up guys. I just love seeing you guys be you.
Aww Brooke you sweetheart!! 💛
“Hard up for money 💰 but cash 💵 rich in morals” Friggin LOVE that! 😊💜
First time coming across your videos! I love the dynamic between you two, super cute!! I just bought a bunch of arteza supplies, the gouache is the only one I haven't had a chance to try yet. Mostly because the idea of painting with it terrifies me lol! I find the arteza brand is relatively well priced for beginner/intermediate artists. Overall the paints I've tried were nice, but as you noticed the colors dont always match the tubing or color name (which annoys me as well) but for the price they are much nicer than buying a cheaper brand like Artist Loft or something icky like that.
Also Steph's hat + round glasses is such an iconic look
I JUST asked for those paints for my birthday next month! I’m so glad you made this review honest because everyone else seemed to have 100% positive reviews
I chocked on my water “ do you think I would be using a bin lid if I was getting paid a thousand pound” lmfao it’s the new year and I want to teach myself how to sketch and do painting so I’m watching a lot of artsy videos and found you guys and I’m in love with you both 🤣 your personality’s are amazing and your content so far is killing me ! Thank you for the laughs ! Can’t wait to binge watch your videos ❤️
I just wanted to mention that Adam is such an inspiring person: He's colorblind but still manages to draw beautiful colored artwork :D
And Steph has always the best ideas for her cute characters. I love it~
I always love being able to have a new video from you guys on Sunday, hope you guys are doing well ❤️
Right back at ya Lilly!
We hope you have an awesome Sunday!
Doodle Date Thanks! You too
Thank you for making this!! I've been looking at arteza gouache but every video I've seen has had the paint sent to them.
I know people try to be honest but there will be unconscious bias because they've been given it for free. The company wouldn't keep sending things if the reviews were negative overall
(also maybe do a full length swatches video?? I'd happily watch it)
Aw, you didn't say "HELLo ARt FRIENDS~" in the intro... or did I miss it??!😂 I love you guys so much lol. I wish they had sent these out to you! They're missing out! EVERYONE has reviewed these so it would've been fun if you had reviewed something else, but I know you guys took careful consideration while choosing. Those swatches look so pretty and neat! Maybe after this they'll send you guys supplies to review! Another lesser known student grade gouache that I'd like to see you review is the Miya Himi gouache. I feel like you'd love it Steph!
Honestly love the unbiased review. Some of the TH-camrs who "reviewed" them are completely bias and some never really used Gouache at all yet they are reviewing it, like gurl, seriously. There are some who did mentioned the cons of the product but since it was sent to them, they are still trying to be nice in the end. There are very few reviews that really dig deep into what they don't like and what they really like about this and you're one of them so I appreciate you guys!
I've been listening to you guys chat, I'm appreciating your morals on sponsorship and honesty. I'm wondering if you have an amazon wish list for art supplies/PO Box. I know I try out stuff all the time that aren't my jam but loads of people like and it would be cool if the art community could share supplies and pass them on to each other!
I love my Schmincke gouache. It’s goooorrrrgeous. But pretty expensive in the US.
“Cash rich in morals” - goals!
I would really like to see you two trying to use gouache in a more traditional way, without too much water. For some reason I feel like it gives you more freedom when there is a thiker layer of paint. Otherwise it feels like watercolour
It's so lovely to see Steph mention her game on the channel. I've been watching the progress on instagram and it's looking so adorable ♡♡♡
I was just binging your old videos when this one uploaded! Noice!!
*"Do you think I would use a trash can lid if we're getting thousands?"*
😂
Using a bin lid as a palette is a new one on me lol, we always used to use ice cream or yoghurt tub lids for them. (Plus easy to peel things off). Glad to see more reviews of this gouache set.
Would be cool to see how they compare to Derwent or pebeo gouache(course I only say that because they're the only proper ones I've used)
OMG!!! You two are the nicest people in the world. Even when you say something a little negative, you turn around and say something positive. So nice in this world of the internet where people say whatever they want. Love watching you guys.