In this video I finally sit down with a very cozy (and slightly ambitious) plan: swatching 64 individual watercolours to build my own vintage-inspired palette wheel. I’m taking inspiration from a vintage colour wheel, but I’m not mixing paints to create transitions—each “slice” is a separate pan from various brands. For me, that’s the fun part: seeing how different pigments behave side by side, and creating a reference I can actually use when I’m art journaling or planning a calm sketchbook spread. I also wanted this wheel to be more than just practical. I’m making something that can live in my studio as a little piece of charming decoration—like a gentle reminder to slow down, make tea, and paint. Most of the colours I use are handmade from small brands (I genuinely enjoy them a lot), but I also include a few factory brands so it’s a realistic mix of what many of us have in our collections. My main takeaway: you don’t need a “perfect” set—if you swatch thoughtfully, you can curate a palette that feels vintage, soft, and you.