I just started my watercolor online class yesterday taught by Broderick Wong at Udemy. I paid around $13 plus. (When it was still discounted). Before enrolling in this art class online, I did a few color swatching to the watercolors that I own. I started to be interested in watercolor painting 5 years ago. Wayback, I own a Faber-Castell Connector Paint watercolor, and Zig Kuretake Pearlescent Jewel Box watercolor. Now, I recently purchased two watercolors, Watercolour Artis Decor (Php 470), and Simbalion Watercolor Cakes (Php200) in 36 colors, both of which I bought from an online store, here at shopee.com.
Faber-Castell, is good for watercolor enthusiasts who are beginners like me, and for kids. They have a rich and vibrant colors as you can see in the photo. It is priced fairly, and is not that expensive. The brand known for pencil and pens, originated from Stein, Germany. Most of my art materials are from the same brand, as I have mentioned in my previous post.
Zig Kuretake, is from Japan. The Pearlescent Jewel Box watercolor is tiny, and I think it is a bit expensive. Now in shopee.com this is priced at around P800 plus pesos. The colors are not that bright, they are pale. Obviously the color has that glittery, and shimmery effect. I will not use this often, maybe for highlights only.
Artis Decor Watercolour. I love the design on the box, the instructions are in Spanish. There is not enough information online about this watercolor. This brand reminds me of Superior watercolor which is very affordable, and yet is very good in quality. The pans are small, and I am very careful in getting the colors in every pan. The colors are also rich and bright. The kit comes with two sponges, and two brushes, one round and one flat.
Simbalion Watercolor Cakes, this is the most affordable of all the watercolor that I've got. This one is from Taiwan. Brand is named after the famous cartoon character Simba, from the Lion King movie. I am aware that most comments with regard to this brand of watercolor is not that good, they say that it is chalky. I have also swatched the colors, and they're good for me. They also have a color chart in their website, and information about their products. I like the bright pastel like colors of Simbalion watercolor Cakes, also they are pigmented. It is not chalky to me when I tested it. There are also people who patronize this watercolor. I personally like it, and I am happy with this brand.
Do you have your favorite brand of watercolor?Like what I have said in my vlogs. A person who is good in playing a musical instrument can create beautiful music whether it is through a cheap or expensive musical instrument. Same with the art materials. In whatever you do, just be passionate. Art is cool!
