Testing New Watercolors in a Budget Journal (Permission to Play)

I used to save my new art supplies for the painting that would finally be 'good enough' to deserve them. Today I'm doing the opposite — testing new watercolor supplies and painting something small and imperfect in a budget watercolor journal, and talking about why that's actually the better way to grow as a beginner. This actually seems achievable, I promise. If you've ever bought a set of paints or a nice journal and let it sit untouched because you didn't want to "waste" it, this one's for you. ⏱️ WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO 0:45 Welcome + what we're doing today 1:48 Meet the new supplies + why a budget journal 2:36 Swatching the new colors 4:05 The heart of it — permission to play 5:30 Quick sketch + first wash 7:34 Layering + a happy little accident 10:50 Final details + my honest first impression of the supplies 13:10 The reveal 🎨 SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO Koh-I-Noor Hardmuth Tri Tone Pencil in Violet https://amzn.to/3QVon5G Lightwish Watercolor Journal https://amzn.to/3T50Uzv Holbein Watercolors: -Sepia https://amzn.to/4wQE0KU -Peacock Blue https://amzn.to/3RlMWIV -Olive Green https://amzn.to/4yrTSF2 -Viridian Hue https://amzn.to/4gE4Jpb -Horizon Blue https://amzn.to/4pnbRIK -Lilac https://amzn.to/456J5mh -Bright Violet Luminous https://amzn.to/4wO9LUQ Escoda Perla Watercolor Brush Size 8 https://amzn.to/44zFQne Washi Tape https://amzn.to/3RpHpBg Rose Gold Binder Clips https://amzn.to/4wdclni As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means if you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel — it genuinely helps me keep making these videos. 🖼️ SHOP MY ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS https://highlandsartistry.etsy.com 💌 LET'S STAY CONNECTED Subscribe for new watercolor videos every week If you try this yourself, I'd love to know — tell me in the comments what supply you've been "saving" and what you finally let yourself try. Until next time, go easy on yourself, and let's create something today. #watercolorpainting #beginnerwatercolor #watercolorforbeginners