Did you find this video useful? Let me know in a comment, so I know whether to plan more paint mixing tutorials. In the meantime, don't forget to give the Bee-eater a go: th-cam.com/video/euNvakHlbqs/w-d-xo.html
Could you do more colour mixing pls, I have to have a colour mixing book next to me as I’m still learning which colours mix together. Another problem I have is seeing the way you do, I seen a couple of shades of brown but you see brown yellow blue and purple, lol I don’t see that until you say it then a get that “oh yeah” moment and I can see what you mean. (Not just you, all artists)
@@ItsOnlyMeAgain Hi Suzanne, I completely understand what you mean. It's learning as you go how to perceive colours and a rough idea on the mixes you will need to achieve the target colour. I can certainly add your suggestion to my list of possible TH-cam videos and you know I will do my best to keep it as clear as possible. After all, I like to keep things simple mainly for myself, no arty jargon! LOL Paul 🎨
Thank you Dawn, it started with my usual watercolour testing scraps of paper and I only had a little piece to work with......... then the light bulb came on! Paul :-)
Another fab video Paul! I’m currently swatching my D.S paints but I’m adding pigment-L/F and Transparency too. Big job! I also wanted to say thank you so much for sharing so much of your technique and time. I’ve recently fallen into pet portraits and I’m still learning on the job and your wisdom on fur etc has really been invaluable to be! I’m slowly working my way through all your videos. Between commissions I relax watching your videos and admire what you create so much..thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you This was really useful. I have been doing your bird tutorials just and loving them. I am new to watercolour, I think now it time to understand colour more. Have found this so helpful.
What a great guide to swatching colors and matching what you have! I love that regardless of paint brand, we can visually match what we need to finish a project :)
I would add Transparency/Opaqueness as well as level of staining for each swatch label. That way you know if you want to layer a colour or cover an area. Plus the Pigment Nos. That way you can compare brands more easily.
Wow, Paul. This is a really great video! So many valuable ideas and suggestions. I'm gong to start making the color collection strips for my watercolors today! I like to use Daniel Smith watercolors as I live in Washington state, USA, which is home to the Daniel Smith company and their paints are lovely.
Great video, really great tips. I make a map of my paints already I have a, W&N tin and stick the map inside the lid but the colour swatch keys are fabulous way to record and compare colours. Very good information about how to use them also thanks for sharing. I'll do this this weekend.
Hi Debbie, I just like to play with the paints and see what ideas come along. This is something that I came other with a few days ago whilst testing the colours out on some scrap watercolour paper. I'm glad it helps and will do more like this. Paul :-)
Did you find this video useful? Let me know in a comment, so I know whether to plan more paint mixing tutorials.
In the meantime, don't forget to give the Bee-eater a go: th-cam.com/video/euNvakHlbqs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. Now I have a much better understanding how to select colors.
Could you do more colour mixing pls, I have to have a colour mixing book next to me as I’m still learning which colours mix together. Another problem I have is seeing the way you do, I seen a couple of shades of brown but you see brown yellow blue and purple, lol I don’t see that until you say it then a get that “oh yeah” moment and I can see what you mean. (Not just you, all artists)
@@ItsOnlyMeAgain Hi Suzanne, I completely understand what you mean. It's learning as you go how to perceive colours and a rough idea on the mixes you will need to achieve the target colour. I can certainly add your suggestion to my list of possible TH-cam videos and you know I will do my best to keep it as clear as possible. After all, I like to keep things simple mainly for myself, no arty jargon! LOL Paul 🎨
@@TheDevonArtist great! Thanks Paul. Simple is perfect for me. You are an amazing teacher. Keep up the brilliant lessons 🥇
@@ItsOnlyMeAgain You're welcome Suzanne. Paul 🎨
Thanks for the video, very easy to understand for a complete beginner.
You're welcome Kaku24, thank you for watching 😊
So interesting. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing. Hola from Puerto Rico in the Caribbean.
Hola Eli, I'm glad you like my videos Eli and I do hope you find them useful with your watercolours. Paul 🎨
One of those ah moments....Just Brilliant! Very useful in deed.
Glad it was helpful Carmella, thank you for watching 😀
The colour swatches are great. I have 'accummulated' various tubes and pans so this will really make them so much clearer to see. Thankyou.
Thanks Linda, just a different take on sorting out your colours, but it works for me. Paul 🎨
Always did it my way, but this.. this is brilliant! So clear and understadable for me:) Thank you so much!
Thank you very much 'E' ;-) I just came up with this idea whilst doing some colour testing and thought it will help people. Paul :-)
Great swatches! I always swatch my paints but these strips are genius! I really like that they are thin and will take up less space!
Thank you Dawn, it started with my usual watercolour testing scraps of paper and
I only had a little piece to work with......... then the light bulb came on! Paul :-)
Excellent I love the strips an started painting them now 🍀🍀🌟🍀🍀
Thank you Candy, I'm sure they will come in handy for you. Paul 🎨
Another fab video Paul! I’m currently swatching my D.S paints but I’m adding pigment-L/F and Transparency too. Big job! I also wanted to say thank you so much for sharing so much of your technique and time. I’ve recently fallen into pet portraits and I’m still learning on the job and your wisdom on fur etc has really been invaluable to be! I’m slowly working my way through all your videos. Between commissions I relax watching your videos and admire what you create so much..thank you 🙏🏻
What a lovely comment Nikki, thank you so much for taking the time to go through my videos. Have fun painting fur! Paul 🎨
Thank you This was really useful. I have been doing your bird tutorials just and loving them. I am new to watercolour, I think now it time to understand colour more. Have found this so helpful.
Thank you very much Sandra. 😀
What a great guide to swatching colors and matching what you have! I love that regardless of paint brand, we can visually match what we need to finish a project :)
You are so welcome Regina! I just had to use your wonderful paints as a quality example. Paul :-)
thank you Paul...,I really like the small size it does seem like it could really help
Glad to be of help Kim, thank you. 😊
I would add Transparency/Opaqueness as well as level of staining for each swatch label. That way you know if you want to layer a colour or cover an area. Plus the Pigment Nos. That way you can compare brands more easily.
That's good advice, thank you very much Alan. I will add this into a future video as well.
I love the graduated strips, I need to get some of these made up tomorrow. Great video again. Thank you.
You're welcome Suzanne, glad my little idea is going to be useful to you. Paul :-)
@@TheDevonArtist I seem to be learning a lot from you 🎨and enjoying every minute of it. Thank you.
What a great idea!
Glad you think so Kim, thank you for watching. Paul :-)
Great idea. Love the graduated idea and as a novice can see the benefit. Its going to be so helpful.
Thank you Roger, I'm glad my little idea will be useful to you. Paul :-)
I've done it. Thank you for the tip. It was so useful 😊.
You’re welcome 😊
Wow, Paul. This is a really great video! So many valuable ideas and suggestions. I'm gong to start making the color collection strips for my watercolors today! I like to use Daniel Smith watercolors as I live in Washington state, USA, which is home to the Daniel Smith company and their paints are lovely.
Brilliant to hear Rosemary. I will have to see if they are available here in the UK, I may give them a try as well. Paul 🎨
Very good!!!👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Thank you Christina, Paul 😃
Great video, really great tips. I make a map of my paints already I have a, W&N tin and stick the map inside the lid but the colour swatch keys are fabulous way to record and compare colours. Very good information about how to use them also thanks for sharing. I'll do this this weekend.
Hi Debbie, I just like to play with the paints and see what ideas come along. This is something that I came other with a few days ago whilst testing the colours out on some scrap watercolour paper. I'm glad it helps and will do more like this. Paul :-)