ZenART's Membership Plans Terms & Conditions

(Updates effective 17/08/2020)

These terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) govern the ZenART Supplies Rewards & Referral Plan as well as Subscribe & Save Plan (“Membership Plans”), and members of the programs will earn zen coins in connection with the purchase of qualifying online products and online activities that are redeemable towards the purchase of certain products online. For the re-occurring members (Subscribe & Save Plan) this includes exclusive gifts & content.

1. REWARDS & REFERRAL

  • Free. No purchase is necessary to obtain membership in the Rewards & Referral Program, but you must establish an account at https://shop.zenartsupplies.co/account/register . Please see our privacy policy, located here, to understand how information you provide us will be used. This program is void where prohibited.
  • Eligibility. In order to be eligible for the Rewards & Referral Program, you must create an account as outlined in these Terms and Conditions. You may create an account if you are at least seventeen (17) years of age, have Internet access, and have a valid mailing address. If you are between the ages of 17 and 18, you must have your parent’s permission to register for an account. If you choose to create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account, username and password and for restricting access to your account. You are responsible for keeping such information current, complete, accurate and truthful. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, username and/or password. You agree to provide only current, complete, accurate and truthful information. If you are accessing and using the Site on someone else’s behalf, you represent that you have the authority to bind that person as the principal to all Terms and Conditions provided herein, and to the extent you do not have such authority you agree to be bound to these Terms and Conditions and to accept liability for harm caused by any wrongful use of the Site or Content resulting from such access or use. You may only have one member account per natural person. Persons who are discovered to have more than one account forfeit their zen coins and will be unsubscribed from the Loyalty Program.
  • How To Enroll in the Rewards & Referral Program. (a) Create an account: Visit www.zenartsupplies.com (the "Site" or "Online") and become a registered user of the Site. Click here to be taken directly to the registration page. You will be asked for your first and last name, your email address, and a password. You will also be given the option to sign up for our newsletter. Once you have submitted the requisite information, you will be sent an email to the address you listed confirming your membership. Once you have confirmed your email address, you are automatically enrolled in the Reward & Referral Program and are a member (“Member”).
  • How to Access/Change Your Member Information. You must keep your personal information on your Account up-to-date. To do so, click on the "My Account" section and access your account by entering your registered email address and current password. From your dashboard you can access your account information; review your current and past orders; change your profile; manage your subscriptions and applications, and access your previous purchases.
  • How to Cancel Your Membership. You may cancel an account at any time. To cancel your account, please send an email to support@zenartsupplies.co and write “cancel membership” in the subject line. The email must come from the account currently listed on our servers as being associated with your Rewards & Referral Program. If you no longer have access to that email address, please email our customer service department and we will verify your status and cancel your account. Upon cancellation, you are no longer a member, and any unused zen coins accrued in your account will be forfeited and cannot be redeemed. Zen coins maintain their value only on valid accounts in good standing, and except as otherwise provided here for redemption, have no cash value outside of their redemption value on the Site.

2. EARNING ZEN COINS

  • General Members can earn zen coins on the purchase of qualifying online products at zenartsupplies.co. To receive zen coins for your Online purchases, you must be signed into your account. You may check at any time to see if you are signed in to the Site by looking in the upper right-hand corner of the site. Gift cards do not qualify for zen coins. Other products that do not qualify for zen coins are noted on the Site.
  • Earning Rate. Members earn 5 sen coins for every $1.00 spent on qualifying purchases (in other words, one (5) zen coins for every one dollar ($1) spent). Zen coins are based on your order subtotal, after any discounts, only. Zen coins are rounded down to the nearest whole number. For example, if you spend $9.99, you will receive 9 zen coins. The calculation is as follows: $9.99 x 1 zen coins per dollar = 9.99 zen coins, which is rounded down to 9 zen coins. This program started on August 17, 2020, and initial levels were set on the 2020 amount spent on ordering products. Note: Shipping and Taxes are not taken into consideration. If an item is return and/or price adjusted that will also be removed from your rewards calculations.
  • Gift Cards. Gift card purchases are not eligible to receive zen coins. However, once a gift card is redeemed, zen coins will be awarded to the recipient for the subtotal after any gift card values, provided s/he is logged into the account, as outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
  • Addition of Zen Coins to Accounts. Zen Coins will be added to your Account under the following conditions, and will generally show up immediately. You will receive zen coins:
    • At the time of account registration
    • During the purchase of qualifying products
    • For other activities outlined on the Site that may show up from time to time. Note that for these other activities, including “bonus zen coins” accumulations and other zen coin promotions, zen coins may show as “pending,” depending upon the activity.
    • Joining the Birthday Club. Birthdate must be entered 30 days before your Birthday to qualify.
    • For Liking the ZenART Supplies Facebook page and sharing the ZenART Supplies Facebook page with your following. This is good one time only.
    • Following ZenART Supplies on Instagram. This is good one time only.
    • Referring a friend to ZenART Supplies. Your account will be automatically awarded the discount only if the referral friend used the link sent to them from your referral account and makes a qualifying purchase. Discount will automatically be applied to account if stipulations are met.
  • Exclusions. Members earn zen coins only on the purchase price of: (i) qualifying online products. Calculation of zen coins excludes payment by the Member for shipping charges and all taxes, including without limitation, federal, state, and local taxes or use taxes. Zen Coins will not be earned on any discounts or other credits offered in connection with a product or service. For example, if a product that is normally $50 is on sale for $25, a Member will only earn zen coins on the purchase price of $25. Purchases of gift cards, redemption of vouchers, and any type of price adjustments, including merchandise returns, are not eligible for zen coins. All purchases made: (i) by a Member prior to such member joining the Program, (ii) Online without a Member being logged onto the Website with the Member's Account number linked to the Member's Online account, are not eligible for Reward & Referral Program credit. The purchase of ZenART Supplies products outside the Zenartsupplies.co website are not eligible for the Reward & Referral Program.
  • Returns/Order Cancellations. Zen Coins earned for a purchase that is then the subject of a return, cancellation, refund, declined credit card or gift card, or other credit will be deducted from your account in an amount equal to the zen coins earned for the original transaction, including any bonus zen coins that may be applicable. Any rewards discounts that are applied to the order, will be distributed equally to the applicable items in the order when completing a return. Zen Coins redeemed on an order will not be reapplied back to your rewards account for any reason on a returned order. If a return/cancellation will cause your account to have a negative zen coin balance, you will not begin earning zen coins again until your zen coins balance is returned to zero (0), by making purchases, or engaging in other promotional activities offered from time to time. If an item is exchanged (different product) any redeemed rewards on the initial purchase may be transferred to the exchange one (1) time only. Rewards used on an order that is canceled cannot be reapplied as they are good for just one use.
  • Bonus Zen Coins Promotions. From time to time, ZenART Supplies may run certain bonus zen coin promotions. Under bonus zen coin promotions, Members can earn additional or "bonus zen coins" in connection with the purchase of certain online products. When you purchase these specially marked products or make the purchase during a bonus zen coins time period, you will earn bonus zen coins on each product, as specified in the offer. Bonus zen coin promotions are subject to the terms and conditions of the offer and may be offered at any time in ZenART Supplies sole discretion. Bonus zen coin offers cannot be combined with any other offer.
  • Limitations on Bonus Zen Coins and Zen Coins, Generally. These terms apply to zen coins and bonus zen coins accruals. If you purchase a product during a promotion and the product comes with an additional, free product, zen coins will not be issued on the retail value of the free product. If you redeem zen coins towards the purchase of a product and pay a portion of the retail price after the zen coin's redemption, you will receive zen coins only on the leftover retail amount you pay, and not on any value attributed to the zen coin you used. If you redeem zen coins towards the purchase of a product in an amount equal to the full price of the product, you will not earn any zen coins.
  • Non-purchase Options for Earning Zen Coins. You may also earn additional zen coins on non-purchase activities. From time to time, ZenART Supplies may offer you the chance to win various prizes, and earn zen coins, for entering into promotions. For sweepstakes promotions, there is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PLAY OR TO WIN. Rules and restrictions will apply to such promotions and may be found on the entry page of any promotion.
  • Referring a friend to ZenART Supplies. Email a friend an $8 off coupon on $50 order by clicking “ Earn Zen Coins” then “ Refer a Friend”. Enter the email address of a friend who has not purchased with ZenART Supplies before (if your referral has shopped with us before the referral link will be automatically voided by the system). A referral link will be sent to your friend with an $8 off coupon on a $50 order. $8 off coupon on $50 order will automatically be rewarded to your account only if the referral friend used the link sent to them from your referral account and makes a qualifying first-time purchase with ZenART Supplies. Your Referral friend will receive an $8 off coupon on $50 order, 200 zen coins for signing up, and zen coins from their first purchase made while signed into their new ZenART Supplies account.

3. REDEEMING ZEN COINS

  • How To Use Your Zen Coins. Zen Coins must be used in increments outlined in these Terms and Conditions. The maximum number of zen coins that may be used in a single transaction is 10,000 zen coins. Zen Coins may only be used Online at the ZenART Supplies website. Zen Coins towards Products: Members can use their zen coins to reduce the purchase price of a product or to receive a product for free based on the following scale:
    • 500 zen coins = $5.00 off
    • 1,000 zen coins = $10.00 off your at least $50 order
    • 1,500 zen coins = $15.00 off your at least $50 order
    • 2,500 zen coins = $25.00 off your at least $50 order

    Zen Coins can only be redeemed in any combination of the zen coin and increment amounts set forth above. Redemption of zen coins towards purchases of products is subject to product availability. Any rewards discounts that are applied to the order, will be distributed equally to the applicable items in the order when completing a return.

  • Gift cards. Once available, zen coins cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards. Gift card redemption, however, is eligible for zen coins. Zen Coins accrued pursuant to the use of a gift card will benefit the gift card user, provided the user has an account in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
  • To Redeem your Zen Coins. Before you begin shopping with us, sign in to your Shop account on our site. Select “Redeem Zen Coins” from the red tab housed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and select the amount of zen coins you would like to redeem. You will be issued a custom code that you can copy and paste into the discount bar during check out (Please note - only one code can be used). Your total payment amount will be discounted by the amount of zen coins you allocate to the purchase. Note that zen coins may only be redeemed for the purchase price of the product. Sales tax, shipping, and other handling charges assessed in addition to the price of the product are your responsibility and zen coins may not be used to discount these additional charges.
  • Exclusions. Only one account per natural person. Only one discount code can be redeemed per transaction. Rewards redemption codes may not be combined with any other discount codes. Zen Coins may not be transferred or gifted at this time. Zen Coins cannot be used on past purchases. Zen Coins accumulated on different accounts by different members may not be combined or aggregated to make purchases of products or for any other reason. Zen Coins earned in a transaction cannot be redeemed in the same transaction. Redeemed zen coins cannot be retroactively applied to any past order or receive a price adjustment on any order where redeemed zen coins were not applied. Zen Coins have no cash value outside of the ZenART Supplies website and are available only to members in good standing.
  • Zen Coins Expiration and Time Lapses. All zen coins acquired, whether standard zen coins or bonus zen coins, shall expire 180 days from the date the zen coins are added to your account. Zen Coins expire 180 days from the date in which they were assigned to your account. Specific onsite activities in which zen coins will be awarded are set to accrue zen coins based on a time-lapse at the discretion of ZenART Supplies.
    • Sign up: zen coins are added to your account instantly
    • Order: zen coins are added to your account when your order is placed.
  • Once zen coins are redeemed, a discount code will be assigned and we are unable to cancel the discount code and reapply the zen coins to your Reward & Referral account. Discount codes generated by redeeming zen coins do not expire until used. They are a one-time use code, so once it is used it is gone. If an order is returned zen coins will not be reinstated.

4. Subscribe & Save Plan

  • Re-occurring purchase. Purchase is necessary in order to participate in this plan. The plan is worth $6.95 and will be charged to your account on the same date of the month that you purchased the plan, i.e. if you purchased the plan on 19th of January, you will be charged for the plan on the 19th of each month you are a Subscribe & Save Plan member.
  • 15% re-occurring discount. As a member of the subscribe & Save Plan, you are eligible for a 15% discount every time you put an order in place. You are qualified for the discount as soon as you purchase the plan.
  • Cancellation. After a purchase made with a Subscribe & Save Plan, you are not able to get a refund for the plan for the month the purchase was valid for but you can cancel for the following months.
  • Free samples & accessories. These are included for members of Subscribe & Save Plan only. These are not included in each order but the member will be informed when they will receive "extras" in their order.
  • Access to exclusive content. Exclusive access to tutorials, guides, tips & tricks in video, pdf, or audio format will be part of the membership program. Not all exclusive content is available but what is and will be available is up to ZenART Supplies sole discretion.

5. GENERAL

  • By registering with Zenartsupplies.co and joining the Reward & Referral Program, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in these Terms and Conditions, as well as any other terms that may be associated with the Reward & Referral Program. ZenART Supplies reserves the right to cancel, modify, suspend or restrict the Reward & Referral Program, your account, the redemption of zen coins, or any aspect of the Program, including, without limitation, the zen coin conversion ratio and the zen coin expiration policy at any time. Any changes can be made without advance notice. ZenART Supplies may make these changes even though such changes may affect your ability to use zen coins already accumulated. You are responsible for remaining knowledgeable about the Program Terms and Conditions. A Member's zen coins balance, as reflected in ZenART Supplies records, shall be deemed correct. ZenART Supplies reserves the right to determine the amount of zen coins in any Member's account based on ZenART Supplies' internal records related to such Member's account. In the event of an inconsistency between the amount accrued in a Member's account as stated on any Member's receipt and ZenART Supplies internal records, ZenART Supplies internal records will control. ZenART Supplies assumes no responsibility for errors caused by incorrect Member information. Your right to transfer zen coins earned or granted under the Program is strictly limited. The sale of zen coins is prohibited and may result in the confiscation or cancellation of your zen coins as well as suspension or termination of your membership, which in each case shall be final and conclusive. All transactions involving zen coins and all Member accounts are subject to review and verification by ZenART Supplies. The zen coins balance in a Member's account may be unavailable for use when an account or transaction is under review. ZenART Supplies may revoke any Member's membership in the Reward & Referral Program at any time if such Member engages in abuse of the Reward & Referral Program or fails to follow the terms and conditions of the Program. Fraud or abuse relating to the accrual of zen coins or redemption of rewards may result in revocation of membership in the Program and may affect a Member's eligibility for participation in any other ZenART Supplies program, present or future. Zen Coins are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. The interpretation and application of the Program's Terms and Conditions are at the sole discretion and determination of ZenART Supplies. For more information or other questions, click on Contact Us.
  • The Terms and Conditions of the loyalty program are subject to change at ZenART Supplies’ sole discretion at any time and without notice to customers. Upon customer’s at-will termination of their Zenartsupplies.com registered account, or if a customer is termination for violation of these Terms and Conditions or other activities in violation of the intent and good faith intended use of this Site, all zen coins will immediately be forfeited and will no longer be redeemable. ZenART Supplies will make reasonable efforts to award zen coins as outlined above to all 1. registered and 2. qualifying Zenartsupplies.co customers but is not responsible for any technical or unforeseen errors that may occur.
  • Zen Coins are nontransferable, nonredeemable for cash, are nonrefundable and are not valid outside of Zenartsupplies.co. Purchases made outside Zenartsupplies.co are not valid for zen coin accrual (this includes, but is not limited to Facebook resell groups, Ebay, and Amazon).
  • Employees of ZenART Supplies are not eligible to participate in the Reward & Referral Program.

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How To Choose Watercolor Paints

How To Choose Watercolor Paints

Contrary to popular belief, having a lot of options doesn’t make your decision any easier. This is especially true when buying watercolor paints. For one, watercolor comes in so many forms: tubes, pans, palettes, pencils, even watercolor sheets! Talk about an art medium where you’re spoiled for choice.

But how do you know what to choose anyway?

Pro-tip: quality over quantity. Always.

The fun and beauty of watercolor is how soluble it is. You can create a whole rainbow from just the primary colors. Want your shades darker? Add more pigment. Need them lighter but have no white paint? Just add water! 

When choosing watercolor paints, it’s not so much about collecting all the colors for your palette. There’s so much more to consider and we get how confusing and over-technical it can get. So don’t fret, we’ve simplified it for you.

Here’s a guide to picking the best watercolor paints. Plus a rundown of our very best watercolor paints from the ZenART shop!

But first, know thy watercolor

Watercolor is perhaps the most accessible art medium to get into. It’s available in so many forms and at varying price points. You can grab them in individual colors or in curated sets or palettes. There’s no right or wrong option. In art, do what works for you. 

Here’s what to consider when choosing watercolor paints.

Tubes vs. Pans

On the left: Watercolor palettes from ZenART's Virtuoso series. On the right: Watercolor paint tubes from various brands.

The most common types of watercolor are paints in tubes or pans. 

Tubes keep the watercolor paint in its fluid form. You can either use the paint straight from the tube or create your own palette by letting it dry in a pan. Either way, watercolor paint in tubes is the more cost-effective option in the long run. You usually get around 15 mL of paint—more volume than if you were to get watercolor in pans.

Now watercolor pans are dried-up “cakes” of paint that you activate with water. These most often come in sets or palettes with 12, 18, 24, and even 48 colors. Though some artist brands also sell pans individually. You’ll find them in either full pans (roughly 3-5 mL) or half pans (roughly 1.5-2 mL). The exact volume can differ per brand. 

Watercolor pans offer you better portability. You can find many watercolor palettes with as little or as many colors as you want. On the other hand, with pans sold individually or in movable sets, you have the option of curating your own watercolor palette. 

So which one to get? Honestly, it’s up to you. I personally get both. A palette of half pans can last longer than you think—I’ve been using a pocket-size travel palette for years and I still haven’t hit pan! Start with a basic watercolor palette and grab your favorite colors in tubes for when you need to refill.

Permanence or lightfastness

You'll often find these pertinent information on the tubes or wrappings of the watercolor paints of artist or professional grade paints.

Real talk: What’s the point of spending well-earned money on watercolor paints that won’t even last? You never know when you’ll create your next watercolor masterpiece so you might as well look into your materials’ permanence. In the case of watercolor, we call this lightfastness. It’s the ability of a pigment to keep its color after being exposed to the elements, particularly light. 

Low-quality paints and cheaper student-grade paints will fade in color and vibrancy over time because light alters pigments. 

Permit us to get a bit technical here. You can find a paint’s lightfastness by looking for the ASTM rating, usually on the packaging. Some tubes, pans, and palettes will also label this as “Permanence.” Accept nothing other than ASTM I (Excellent lightfastness) or ASTM II (Very Good lightfastness). 

Transparency

The beauty of watercolor is how opaque or translucent you can make it. Paint is more transparent if it allows light to pass through. Transparency makes mixing and layering colors much easier. 

Most brands will tell you if their paints are transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque. I find that the more opaque a watercolor paint, the more difficult it is to work with. On the other hand, opaque watercolors are best used to apply finishing touches or a final layer of paint. 

To test for transparency, draw a line of permanent black ink on a piece of paper. Swatch your watercolor paints and see which colors let the black mark show through.

Pigment

Watercolor paint is typically made with two main ingredients: pigment and a binder like gum arabic which gives it that translucent, fluid quality. 

Artists can get real nerdy about pigments—you’ll find the exact ones used in your paints on the packaging in the form of a color code or index name.  Though these color names might differ per manufacturer. 

Knowing what pigment is used in your paint gives you a better idea of how it’ll behave or layer unto the paper. For example, a brand can create a Raw Sienna with more yellow or more blue. 

You might find that even within the same brand, some colors of paint are pricier than others. Different colors use different pigments, which can be easier or more difficult to source, process, and refine. 

It’s a good-to-know, but not a total dealbreaker.

The best way to get to intimately know your watercolor paints is to create swatch cards for each color you have. You can test out and note down all the useful info for each one. Here's a video from one of our lives on how to make watercolor swatches and here's the watercolor swatch sheet template and guide that you can download for free if you don't want to make your own.

 Here's the guide on how to go about it:

And below is the full sheet. You can cut it up into individual cards or swatch similar colors in one sheet together to keep things organized.

How to choose watercolor paints for a beginner

If you’re on your first venture into the world of watercolor, it’s easy to get sucked into the trap of over-buying watercolor painting supplies instead of refining your skills. You can get so excited about starting a new passion project that you overlook the practical stuff. So let’s be real, not all of us can afford to get every color of paint out there. 

Sometimes we think bigger is better, whether by price tag or by the amount of product you get. But that’s not always the case. Here’s how to make better decisions when you’re stuck at an impasse in the art aisle. 

Stick to the basics

Technically you can create the entire spectrum of color just by mixing primary colors. So if you’re on a budget, I highly recommend sticking to a basic palette. Trust me, a mere six to eight colors will give you much versatility.

The best watercolors to start with are a warm yellow and cool yellow, a warm red and a cool red, a warm blue and a cool blue. Optional: earthy tones like raw sienna and burnt umber. Notice we didn’t say black or white? You can easily lighten paint by diluting it with more water. And to create black, just mix all primary colors together.

Consider portability

Again, you have the option of getting your watercolors in tubes or pans. You can make your own palette with empty pans and a tin box—you can also find empty palettes in the art store—with what watercolors you have in tubes as well. 

A compact palette has more to offer than being travel-sized. These palettes usually contain all the basic colors you need to paint on the go or in your art-making space!

Artist vs. Student Grade

Watercolor palettes under the Virtuoso line are all of artist grade quality. While those under the Aspiring Artist line are beginner or student grade. 

If you’re serious about watercolor, you may want to purchase professional or artist-grade paints. However, if you’re on a budget or just starting out, you can also opt for student-grade paints. The main difference is that student-grade watercolors have less pigment and more extenders whereas artist-grade watercolors contain more pigment—meaning you get better color intensity and permanence.

That doesn’t mean student grade watercolors suck. At the end of the day, look into reputable brands. Sure, they won’t perform the same way as professional paints but they should still mix and flow beautifully on the right paper.

But what if we told you that the best professional watercolor paints needn’t break the bank? Yes, you can get vivid, fade-resistant, and impeccable quality watercolors made for artists by artists—all here on ZenART Supplies!

When in doubt, pick a palette

It’s all in the details as well. Watercolor palettes come with bonus features that can enhance your art experience. If it’s a palette curated for travel, does it come with a brush inside the packaging? Can you move around the pans in their container or are the dried watercolor cakes already in a pre-set order? 

I love when a palette has space for paint mixing as I like to reuse colors I’ve mixed in previous artworks. Also, I appreciate it when my paint palettes show clear labels of the different color names.

One detail I love about the watercolor paint palettes here on ZenART Supplies is that they all come with a swatch card! No need for me to keep testing the paints every time I move sketchbooks. And I can see how each color behaves, from translucency to vibrancy.

All of ZenART's watercolor palettes come with labelled color swatch cards

Now without further ado, here are ZenART’s best watercolor paints for beginners and professionals alike! 

Best for on-the-go artists: Espresso Palette and Classico Palette

Don’t let the size of the Espresso Palette fool you. Sure it fits snugly in your pocket, but it packs a colorful punch! With 12 vivid and essential hues in half pans, this palette was carefully curated by artists for artists. You can create so many tones with just these basic colors, which makes it a good beginner watercolor set as well. The same thing goes for the Classico Palette - all the classic colors you need for color mixing if you're looking for an artist grade set.

Again, I highly recommend a palette with basic colors! It’s all about learning through constant practice. You’ll master color theory faster through color mixing versus if you start with a more colorful palette.

Grab the ZenART Espresso or Classico Palette and take it with you on your next coffee break. Go on a walk or go people watching. See if you can sketch and paint some scenes from a cafe!

Best for plein air painting: Sereno Palette and Vista Palette

When was the last time you took your inner artist out on a nature date? By this I mean a walk in the park or a trip to a nearby beach, maybe even a hike. Sometimes finding your creative flow means immersing yourself in the healing wonders of nature. 

And the ZenART Sereno and Vista watercolor palettes are the perfect companion for finding inspiration in the great outdoors! You never know when creativity strikes! Many artists create their best works while painting en plein air. Think: JMW Turner and Paul Cezanne!

These palettes were carefully curated with cool colors and earth tones. Perfect for capturing verdant views and serene seascapes. They come in sturdy metal tins with ample space for mixing colors. Plus! A round water brush and flat brush is included in the Sereno Palette, so you can paint anywhere and any time!

Best for everyday art journaling: Allegro palette

This one’s my pick as the best watercolor for beginners and art journalists. The Allegro watercolor palette features warm colors made to lift your spirits and fire up your creative energy. 

I truly believe in art as therapy. Keeping a watercolor journal or sketchbook isn’t just for documenting your daily life. It’s also a safe space for self-expression, self-discovery, and self-care. And this palette is perfect for painting and journaling your daily life. 

This palette is wonderful for painting in the golden hour, keeping a food diary, or even fashion design. The possibilities are endless! Not to mention, the paints are vivid and fade-resistant—a result of extensive research. It’s a masterpiece in a hefty tin box!

Just like the Sereno palette, it comes with two brushes and a mixing palette.

Best for calligraphy and embellishments: Prezioso Palette

What’s life and art without a little sparkle? The ZenART Prezioso palette is my personal fave because it tickles my love for crystals, magic, and shiny things.

With this palette, you’ve got 18 sparkly shades named after precious minerals like pink quartz, pyrite, and blue topaz. In terms of color payoff, these colors can go from opaque metallic to sheer shimmer. 

Unlock your inner mystic through art. Try out meditative painting, calligraphy, or Zentangle. These sparkly colors look fantastic on dark paper, too! While they shine like precious stones, they don’t break the bank either.

We’d love to hear from you!

Have you tried our watercolor palettes yet? They’re all made with love, by artists for artists. And they’re safe to use around kids, too. 

We’re rooting for you and your colorful, creative journey! Let us know in the comments below what guides you’d like us to cover next.

 


- MEET THE AUTHOR - 

Belle O. Mapa is a writer and artist based in Manila, Philippines. She believes that everyone is born with an inner creative spirit—we just need to nurture and discover it on the blank page. Currently, she lives out her passion: writing stories, hosting journaling workshops, and advocating for mental health awareness.


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