Limited palette watercolor

* I replaced the first photo of this page after using a wet brush to tease out a wash from each color. It is easier to see how these would work in a painting now. My version, that is . . . I've been going through a huge stack of past issues of Watercolor Artist magazine, trying to weed out those I probably won't read again. I will either save a few copies intact that have multiple articles I want to keep, or perhaps create a subject file of clipped articles. Meanwhile, I found one article…

Well, one week wasn't enough to get my palette in order. I thought about titling this post something different like "Staying sane while charting your watercolor choices" or "How do Daniel Smith and M. Graham watercolors stack up?" but sometimes it's best to just say "part 2" and be done with it. At the end…

Drawing and painting is an easy way to practice mindfulness. Get in the flow with easy watercolors. How mindfulness & creativity work.

I recently put together a set of 6 colours to get someone started in watercolour. This page shows just some of the possible two colour mixes you can make with this set. Amazing mixes with just 6 colours. Add a third colour to each mix and increase the possibilities further. There are many possible 'just 6' combinations. I have chosen a mid yellow and a primary red that will each mix clean secondary colours, added a warm blue as this will make cleaner purples and more realistic greens. I have…

Watercolor Palettes are what I would consider the top three essentials for watercolor supplies. But what watercolor palette is best for you? And how do you go about choosing one?

My research process and thoughts for creating my "perfect" limited palette for watercolor landscapes.

Today I’m sharing the 6 essential colors I include in all my palettes (along with some notes about changes I might make in the future!)

Watercolor is a beautiful medium - it's fluid, vibrant, and creates gorgeous gradients that are impossible to achieve with other mediums. However, one thing newbie artists overlook and professionals value is the palette. We've curated a list of 20+ watercolor palettes that artists have tried and tested.

Discover the magic of watercolor landscapes with our latest video tutorial, ' Explore A Limited Palette 4 Colors: Painting for Beginners' Unlock the art of creating breathtaking landscapes with just four colors, and experience the joy of painting in watercolors like never before. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, this tutorial will inspire and guide you on an artistic journey. Embrace the beauty of simplicity in art. Start your watercolor adventure today!