When comparing colors between brands it's always important to read the pigments on the tube so you know whether or not you're getting a comparable color
Thank you! I'm having a hard time following a tutorial where everything is Golden brand and I always use Liquitex. So frustrating--glad I'm not just losing it here. Haha
I hear ya Cheryl. I think the brands are quite similar and both are high-quality, pigmented paint so whatever brand you choose you can't lose. I mostly use Liquitex as well.
Hi Pam, this reminded me that I keep thinking how I have all my other media swatched out...except my acrylics...and how helpful it would be if I did a swatch book of some sort LOL. I am most interested in transparency and finish for acrylics, since I always figure I can mix any colour I don't like into something that I do. Other media is different, but somehow with acrylics I am a lot more flexible. I think I'll get going on an acrylic swatch book pronto. It won't be a hardship, since swatching is always such a delightful activity lol.
I think swatching is a good activity especially when it's hard to get started or I'm out of ideas. I love that you create a swatch book with your various materials Lianne--that's a great idea to have a designated space for it. When I swatch out colors I rarely reference them again--now that doesn't make any sense, does it?!!
I am really enjoying these videos where you share tips, tricks and info. ...this one sure opened my eyes to the difference in brands and color intensity. Now I am going to watch it again and make a list of colors and brands I want! I think you just saved me some $$ by sharing swatching these two brands. Thanks again Pam....another aha moment for me.
Thanks Pam! It is a little surprising that there can be that much difference in colors by brand. It never occurred to me to swatch these out before--now if only I can remember to check the swatch sheet so I know which one I want to use!
This is so wonderful! I am a fairly new painter, (about a year). I just now think I may be ready to upgrade my paints from Liquitex Basics and similar, to heavy body. Do people ever use heavy body for say, the background, but then use a thinner paint for the rest of the painting? I have so much to learn, omg! Lol Thanks again! :)
I am so glad you found this video helpful. In my experience as a mixed media artist (with no formal training!) I say you can use your paints however you like--thin over thick seems fine. What I would suggest is experimenting to see what you like--how much texture you want, etc. I wouldn't rush out to buy a bunch of new paints as the Liquitex Basics is perfectly fine. I am a big fan of using what you have rather than just buying for the sake of having something new. That being said, if you want to try the heavy body paint I would choose one or two colors to try and see how you like them. Thanks so much for watching!
So if you compare single pigment colors they should be very similar, but any time you are comparing colors that are multiple pigments the ratio of each pigment in the blend will vary from company to company creating a greater disparity between brands. Sometimes, like with Payne’s Grey, even the pigments used will vary brand to brand and not just the ratio of each pigment. And personally I’m Golden all the way!
When comparing colors between brands it's always important to read the pigments on the tube so you know whether or not you're getting a comparable color
Thanks for that tip!
Thank you! I'm having a hard time following a tutorial where everything is Golden brand and I always use Liquitex. So frustrating--glad I'm not just losing it here. Haha
I hear ya Cheryl. I think the brands are quite similar and both are high-quality, pigmented paint so whatever brand you choose you can't lose. I mostly use Liquitex as well.
Thank you for posting this! Very helpful and also enjoyable to watch.
Thanks Christine! I appreciate you watching and letting me know it was helpful.
Hi Pam, this reminded me that I keep thinking how I have all my other media swatched out...except my acrylics...and how helpful it would be if I did a swatch book of some sort LOL. I am most interested in transparency and finish for acrylics, since I always figure I can mix any colour I don't like into something that I do. Other media is different, but somehow with acrylics I am a lot more flexible. I think I'll get going on an acrylic swatch book pronto. It won't be a hardship, since swatching is always such a delightful activity lol.
I think swatching is a good activity especially when it's hard to get started or I'm out of ideas. I love that you create a swatch book with your various materials Lianne--that's a great idea to have a designated space for it. When I swatch out colors I rarely reference them again--now that doesn't make any sense, does it?!!
Fascinating. I use both brands - Payne’s Grey and Titan Buff are two of my favs yet I hadn’t realised how different they are.
Those are two of my favorite colors as well--but it is interesting how different they are in each brand.
Thank you very much! This is a great comparison, and very helpful.
I am so glad you found this video helpful! I appreciate you watching and letting me know.
This was very interesting! Swatching is so fun, thanks for sharing Pam.
I agree Maria--swatching really is fun. I'm surprised I hadn't thought to compare the brands before.
I am really enjoying these videos where you share tips, tricks and info. ...this one sure opened my eyes to the difference in brands and color intensity. Now I am going to watch it again and make a list of colors and brands I want! I think you just saved me some $$ by sharing swatching these two brands. Thanks again Pam....another aha moment for me.
Thanks Pam! It is a little surprising that there can be that much difference in colors by brand. It never occurred to me to swatch these out before--now if only I can remember to check the swatch sheet so I know which one I want to use!
Price also plays a big part in your choice of paints and where it's made.
I totally agree Marie. Price is a big factor--I generally wait for a sale or I buy in bulk on ebay.
@@pamhemmerling I buy at Michael's when it is on sale. I use Winsor & Newton. I enjoy your videos👍
Thanks so much for shaing! I prefer the Golden colors, allthough a few I like Liquitex better. (Now i know which one to buy)
Thanks for letting me know it was helpful Ellen. It is useful to know which brand to buy before you invest in a tube.
This is so wonderful! I am a fairly new painter, (about a year). I just now think I may be ready to upgrade my paints from Liquitex Basics and similar, to heavy body. Do people ever use heavy body for say, the background, but then use a thinner paint for the rest of the painting? I have so much to learn, omg! Lol Thanks again! :)
I am so glad you found this video helpful. In my experience as a mixed media artist (with no formal training!) I say you can use your paints however you like--thin over thick seems fine. What I would suggest is experimenting to see what you like--how much texture you want, etc. I wouldn't rush out to buy a bunch of new paints as the Liquitex Basics is perfectly fine. I am a big fan of using what you have rather than just buying for the sake of having something new. That being said, if you want to try the heavy body paint I would choose one or two colors to try and see how you like them. Thanks so much for watching!
So if you compare single pigment colors they should be very similar, but any time you are comparing colors that are multiple pigments the ratio of each pigment in the blend will vary from company to company creating a greater disparity between brands. Sometimes, like with Payne’s Grey, even the pigments used will vary brand to brand and not just the ratio of each pigment. And personally I’m Golden all the way!
Thanks Anna! It sounds like you are much more knowledgeable than I am. I appreciate you watching and sharing.