The Making Art for Joy’s Sake Watercolor Palette

When the Art For Joy's Sake palette came out, I thought I'd pass on it. I didn't think I liked the colors, and the price was steep. But the more I saw Kristy use the palette on her videos, I felt I had to have it. When my birthday rolled along I had enough money to buy the palette, I did. And am so glad! First impressions left me wanting to return it, but only because I had just had a busy day and couldn't create anything lovely with them that night. But the next day, I tried them out again, and absolutely loved them! They are not chalky like my previous watercolors, and they are highly pigmented. All 12 colors are beautiful, and have fun names besides. The tin in gorgeous, too. I'll refrain from mentioning quality because as a beginner in watercolor, I couldn't tell. I'd have to compare them to other "professional" watercolors, but these watercolors seem pretty professional to me, with their rich pigments and overall good performance when using them. They are easily activated by water, which I really appreciate, because my previous palette is not. While the palette is expensive, the purchase is, to me, justifiable, as you are buying a really lovely product, as well as supporting a small business. Paying the 42 dollars (plus shipping) was fine with me because I really wanted to support the person who has helped me so much in my watercolor journey. I am all for supporting a small business, too, even if the larger businesses provide cheaper (if not as aesthetic) products. This was also my first professional watercolor palette, so I was okay with splurging a little :) If you wanted a lovely watercolor palette with unique colors from a small business, and have the money, I would say yes, definitely buy this palette. It fills me with so much joy. It is truly magical!

Absolutely adore theses paints and palette! I was only using craft or children’s crayolas and prang paints before but somehow I knew I could do this art thing and the yearning inside so so great! Kristy sent me these when I couldn’t afford much along with her brushes and it literally changed everything! The neutrals and pale pink were so soft and sweet and made the backgrounds and first layers amazing! I love the fluorescent yellow soso much for glazing and bringing brightness that it just feels like the sun is shiny in my simple flowers!! Can’t say enough about these amazing paints!! Kristy has taught me to be kind to myself and trust the journey!!