Early Access: Artistro Gansai Watercolor Review (Patreon)

Artistro Gansai Watercolor Review

Shownotes: Full Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YScsqtTeEhMPnLkVqv7G_ZCsULAcMr_O9Q-AhQRJX44/edit?usp=sharing This is a long review with a lot of comparisons, so I suggest you click the above Google Doc to read the full shownotes! Pros: You get a lot of colors Some of the color choices are interesting, at least in theory, reminiscent of traditional Chinese or Japanese colors The layout itself is interesting, I like the box and the ribbon handles Cons: Fairly weak and sticky Dye based, but not a formulation I enjoy Quite expensive for what it is ($49.99, yikes) https://amzn.to/3ZNeMig The Verdict: I am not particularly impressed by these paints, and I dont recommend them over the Kuretake Gansai Tambi, Kissho, Akashiya, or the Paul Rubens Gucai paints. If you happen to like the dye based formulation, I think the Hannah MP collab with Artistro is a better fit for most artists. I would recommend you save your money and skip this set. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Unboxing the Watercolors 04:20 Swatching on Their Paper 10:03 Swatching on Blick Paper 13:52 Color Mixing 16:05 Wet into Wet Test 17:13 Swatchoff Artistro Vs Kuretake Gansai Tambi 20:58 Swatchoff Artistro vs Cheaper Brands 23:20 Hannah MP x Artistro 24:19 Colour Block Watercolors 25:11 Lightwish/Madisi 26:31 Artistro Online 32:25 Pros & Cons 35:39 Final Thoughts Music: A Day in the Village Loop A Day in the Village Loop Layer Dulcimer Kevin MacLeod- Enchanted Valley Kevin MacLeod- Folk Round Kevin MacLeod- Master of the Feast Sunny Travel-Nico Staf Sunset Dream- Cheel