Hey friends! In this video I’m unboxing my new Daniel Smith tubes and doing one of my absolute favorite things—building a fresh palette from scratch and swatching everything so I can really see what I bought. I fill up my new palette, talk through why I’m excited about these shades, and then swatch them out so you can see the range: warm golden yellows and ochres, juicy corals, soft purples, and those dreamy turquoise/green-blue tones that Daniel Smith does so well. I also share a little life update—this upload was late because I’ve been at doctor appointments and still dealing with a migraine, so thank you for being patient with me. The big takeaway here is how helpful swatching is before you paint: you get a feel for temperature, value range, and which colors are going to be your go-to mixers. If you’re thinking about starting a new watercolor palette (or just adding a few special colors), this is a cozy, low-pressure way to test and organize your paints before a painting session.