Hello friends!
I’m Elisabetta, an Italian watercolor artist with a passion and a curiosity for art supplies and pigments.

As you know, Schmincke has just released some Retro Products; they include different sets, with current paint but original vintage design, as well as a wonderful historical color currently out of production: Cochineal Red. Cochineal is a natural pigment, named NR4, extracted from the carcasses of cochineal, a little insect (LOL it sounds a bit disgusting).
I will unbox 2 sets, swatch the Cochineal Red, and compare it with an Italian handmade Genuine Cochineal Carmine, by Della Magna.
I encourage you to visit Della Magna website at https://en.dellamagna.com/productpag...


I am also trying to sketch some quick and loose cherries to test out this colour!
As usual, I would love to hear from you! Comment please!


LINKS
Hereafter my affiliated links to the products used (they will support my channel without costing you any extra money because I get a small commission):

If you live in Europe, I suggest to visit Momarte, my favourite online store. They are very friendly and have extraordinary offers and sales. They ship internationally and will help you in English if you contact them.

Retro Sets 6 tubes (including Cochineal) https://www.momarte.com/prodottiper...

Schminke Retro Set 8 half pans
https://www.momarte.com/prodottiper...

Here you can find my favourite art supplies: https://www.lp.momarte.com/recommende...
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You can buy a large tube of Limited edition Schminke Cochineal Red at Jackson's Art (this link will give you 10% discount if it is the first time you shop at Jackson's Art):

https://www.jacksonsart.com/enus/sch...


The sketchbook I'm using for the swatches is made by Arteza
Amazon US https://amzn.to/3E8jiNj
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/45Ga4U6
Amazon France https://amzn.to/45FhFCo
Amazon Italia https://amzn.to/47PlzKC

The Paper I'm Using for the cherries is Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton NOT (Cold Press):
https://www.momarte.com/prodottiper...



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You can follow me on Instagram to see my art at @elisabettafurcht



I am also a Skillshare teacher with over 20 watercolor classes, especially suited for beginners or intermediate students. My link will give you 1 month free trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/eli...

That's all for now!
Ciao from Italy
your Elisabetta xxx
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