I wasn’t ready for this (Roman Szmal's response)

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ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this YouTube journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!

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[KristyRice]

Ohhh he watches!! I went live when I unboxed my first Romans and as soon as the live was done, there was the same email you just described in my inbox!! Love that he is so invested and passionate!!

[griffinharvey]

Just as you don't expect a manufacturer to apologize for whatever they put out, why would you then feel a need to apologize for your honest opinion about said product? In this case it's apparent you really like the product itself, just not the packaging. A manufacturer would appreciate that kind of feedback. 🙂

[WalkerFrankeArt]

3:12 At first I thought you said, "Mr. Szmal was a pigment sorcerer" lol, pretty grandiose (and kinda fitting based on the watercolor paint)

[Grandma_Jizzzzzzzard]

Mr. Szmal, you know how to business properly! I hope you read these comments! I’ve not yet been able to afford any of your product yet (not because your prices are unreasonable; they’re actually priced incredibly well, I’m just broke 😂). But they are in my list because you take so many business risks that most companies would never consider because of returns on investments. Your company stands out for many reasons in this industry, and I am so thrilled to see you’ve begun making brushes!! I just got my first quill brush from Princeton and if I had known your company sells them, I would have chosen your brand. I admire your company ethics and practices very much. Thank you for understanding the benefits of feedback, whether positive or negative. You can tell Margot is genuinely thrilled to receive such a generous PR package. Hats off to you and your team! Thank you for listening! ❤ Happy holidays to the Szmal company and blessings to both Margot and you 🎄❤️🙏

[amypanddirtytoo]

HE MADE A RESERVOIR BRUSH WITH TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRISTLES!! I love the idea of a reservoir brush (the big part towards the ferrule holds a lot of water so that your more detailed part doesn't have to constantly be dipped back in paint). My only problem is that when it is the same type of bristle all the way through the wet will just stay towards the top. BUT with a bristle that get dry a lot quicker than a natural bristle it should wick the water/paint down to the tip! You know, the whole molecules like to go from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration thing. I'm gonna get me that brush!

[dizzylizzy]

I love how effortlessly Margot swatches paints. My swatches never, ever, look like this!! I could watch Margot swatch paints and talk about the colours all day!

Margot, you may have talked about this and I've missed it, but I would love a video about transparency and opacity. Seems basic, but a lot of people don't really talk about the importance of this element of paint and the value of using transparent paints and when opaque paints are particularly useful. I've been doing more botanical painting (which I always struggle with), but another artist who does mention transparency alerted me to how important this is and how using transparent paint can really help your paintings to glow. I'd love to hear your expertise on this topic. You explain things in such detail and useful terms.

[ligurianaliguria]

I finished a small sketch an hour ago… I had to stop to cook supper! I am extremely happy with my Roman Szmals paints. They were curated for Roisin Cure, another one of my favorite artists! You are both very inspirational. He should create a pan just for you!

[roz]

Hi Margot, love the video and love the fact that Roman contacted you but I'm not surprised. I bought some Szmal paints after watching the video you did a while ago, as I imagine a lot of your watchers did. They really are beautiful paints and have bought more since, including a few of the new colours in this video. Someone has suggested he create a palette for you, that would be a wonderful idea. x

[KatWoman_]

I really like your ability to easily bring forth art history and related stories. So interesting and different from other channels. I’d like more of that, your travel and cultural experiences creating art and skills for me to create such art. I know you’re extremely busy and I’ll be patiently waiting:)

[ilemas]

Irresistible ! J'ai littéralement été fascinée par les extraordinaires interactions entre les "swatches". Beaucoup apprécié aussi les références historiques que vous amenez si justement... tant et si bien que je me suis remise à peindre alors que cela fait des mois que tout était en dormance depuis des mois. Merci Margot, vous m'avez débloquée !!!

[bridgetjackson]

I love your videos and your work. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for decades and art helps me. My art goals this year include “perfecting” my colored pencil drawing and start developing watercolor skills.

[emmab]

I loved listening to your stories about the history of different colours and how they've been used over time while you were swatching everything out!

[deborahcarrillo]

Those paint colors are beautiful.
my favorites were always black and gray photos.
Pictures of rainy days, cityscapes. now I'm doing one in acrylic. I think I would like to try one in watercolor too.

[MMMM-nstg]

best swatching video ever. Thanks Roman S for providing the goods and Thank you Margot for the master history class!

[lzal]

I LOVE my Roman Szmal watercolors. They are my favorite watercolors. They are reasonably priced. Love the full pans. Didn’t know they made brushes. That’s a dangerous thing to know….😂💸💸

[lindenjenesse]

A little late getting here, but I have to comment on how that nickel titanium yellow just lights up the "benzy" brown as it flows into it! Truly like the rays of the sun - as you had said! Just stunning!!
Thank you for swatching all of these - definitely some shades here I would love to have in my collection!

[kityac]

I had initially tried Roman Szmal based on your first video. Thank you for that review because I love painting with them now.

In this set, I'm struck by the vibrancy once again. His colors are just beautiful and remind me of gemstones.

[macgurrl]

Love those colours, especially the lapis blue. So nice of Roman to send you all those colours. Thank you for including the art history on colours.

[sherryfurr]

You redeemed yourself. I have a large set of Roman Szmal and they are incredible. I am trying to resist ordering any more right now, but you are making it very difficult!

[KatNat]

Beautiful colors! I love how you incorporate art and pigment history and color connections to famous artists and works of art.❤ they remind me and take me back to my art school days. You’re going to need a bigger palette for you new paints now! Speaking of, what is that red palette? I like it’s tin and potential versatility. I’m aware from previous videos you‘ve made a switch to the black Meeden ones. Love your videos!