In this video I unbox and test a very ocean-themed trio from Paul Rubens: the 24 Ocean Colors watercolor set, their watercolor journal, and the LIGHTWISH 2026 watercolor calendar. I swatch the full palette, talk about the color choices (lots of sea-leaning blues/greens), and then I do little demos so you can actually see how these paints behave once there’s water on the page—not just pretty pans in a box. I focus on the things I care about as a watercolor illustrator: how fast the paints re-wet, whether the washes feel smooth or fussy, how the darker colors build, and if the mixes stay clean or get muddy. I also share my thoughts on the sketchbook/journal paper and whether it feels like something you can comfortably use for sketches, studies, and finished pieces. If you’re curious about a ready-made “ocean” palette (or you just want an excuse to paint waves, moody skies, and maybe a cat silhouette), this one’s a fun watch with swatches, mixing notes, and practical painting tests.