it's interesting that people saying do not use white watercolor or black watercolors, but they keep buff titanium, lavender and payne's grey which either has white or black in them, and buff is literally a white pigment. I agree that for highlight, white watercolor is not the best option.
Yep. I use Lavendar and love the opaque quality created by the white in the mix. The point of this video was to respond to a viewers question about using white to lighten, as compared to other mediums, like acrylic. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I don’t use them much, but like having lavender and buff titanium for some things, but I only use white for when I make a mistake and lose the white paper where I planned a highlight or white area - but it is never the same or as effective as the pure white paper, so I try not to rely on it.
You bet. Some of the paint that I use contains some white in it. I wasn't trying to create a "rule" -- just explaining the difference between watercolor and other opaque mediums. Thanks for watching.
@@KrisDeBruineStudio Oh I agree with every word you say in all your videos. Plus I think what you said is important for beginners to understand the priciniples of how watercolor works
I have never used white watercolour, even as a beginner. It is easy enough to learn, you just need to stick with it. You don’t need white. And you can mix the other colours without buying them, too. Watercolour is different. You need to plan. I also use lots of other mediums and of course use white with them. I have used all three of the methods you mentioned to make a white colour. But mostly leaving the paper unpainted. Great explanation of this 😊
So true that you really only need 6 shades (the warm and cool primaries) to make every single color…or close to it. While I have always known this, it didn’t stop me from spending way too much on all the unique, convenience shades.
As a very beginner I think it is easier to get to understand how to paint with watercolour by not having white. I also avoided pigments with white added and again I think this helped me understand painting transparently. I am starting to consider myself an intermediate watercolourist now. (Sometimes!). I definitely have a good handle on pigments. Now I do have a white, well an off white, buff titanium, on my palette, which I use often but in very specific circumstances. And I just this week added a colour called "lavenda" by roman szmal to my palette which is daniel smith's ultimate mixing palette of 15 paints. This paint is lavender in colour, but the primary pigment is white! When I wet the pan, as it dries, there is a creamy white water on it. This feels like a negative generally. But this particular paint is so beautiful and proving very useful.
Thanks for sharing. I also have Buff Titanium and Lavender on my palette. They are useful and beautiful. :-) I think I may have come across as saying you "CANT" have white on your palette. I didn't mean that at all....only that you don't NEED it to make lighten watercolor, as with other mediums. I appreciate you watching this video and leaving feedback. Have a great day.
I'm a mixed media gal so I enjoy pulling out the white gouache every now and then, but since I'm still learning watercolor I try to leave white areas on purpose so I better learn watercolor
For highlights, my choice is negative painting and layering. If I need a small amount at the end, like the highlight on the bird's eye you showed, then gouache. When I first started, I bought a tube or two of whites, but don't think I have ever used them. I think the white watercolor paints might be sitting on the shelf next to the masking fluid that I bought and also have never used. Great video. I was expecting a dark neutral for the color to never buy because you can mix it. Great video, and well done. Thanks!
It has been a journey learning to paint around white areas, but oh so worth it. I do use some pro white for falling snow…but usually tint it before as it’s really too bright. Love your videos.
I use the white of the paper, adding more water to my color, white gouache and Dr Martins bleed proof white wet on dry to add highlights etc. 5:40 I do on occasion use the masking fluid but you’re right it just doesn’t look as natural. Thanks again for this video. ❤ adding white gouache will make the watercolor look more pastel if that’s what you’re going for.
I use Chinese White right out of the tube or half pan (thick) for highlights, works great. I just make sure the area to be painted is completely dry. Limiting oneself to other people's preferences is a no-no in art, imho. Experiment with everything & have fun.😊
Sometimes, I like the creamy color a white pigment can add to layers. But yes.. technically watercolor is supposed to be light to dark, using a layering technique... but I say..There is No, wrong way to art. ❤❤😊
Yeah, I've abandoned gel markers and liquid white-out as the nibs dry out and clog after only a few uses. If I'm lucky l can squeeze out a dot for eye-glints. Ditto masking fluid. I guess they're best for those who use them frequently, but I've wasted too much money.
I went to an art class for the first time recently and the teacher insisted I use white to create clouds, instead of preserving the white of the paper. It was very weird.
Well, there are lots of approaches to watercolor. Not everyone agrees. Each finds their own way....but I think retaining the white of the paper is a VERY common technique taught most. I wish you well in your watercolor journey.
If you use Naples Yellow, Light Red, and most brands of Yellow Ochre, you use white whether you know it or not. They're all opaque - as are the cadmium colours: in other words, there's white mixed in with them. Chinese White in minuscule quantities can help to make some colours more subtle - that has nothing to do with lightening them. You don't have to use Titanium White/Gouache, true: and most probably don't - although many prominent watercolour artists do. I don't quarrel with the main thrust of this video - I hardly ever use white, though do use Naples Yellow and Light Red. And no, I don't think we "need" white paint. But - it can be useful.
Yep. One of my favorite convenience colors is Lavender which has some white in it. Makes it more opaque. I love it. But as you pointed out, the point of this video is answering the question, do I need to use white to lighten (or create a tint) as is the case with other mediums. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
it's interesting that people saying do not use white watercolor or black watercolors, but they keep buff titanium, lavender and payne's grey which either has white or black in them, and buff is literally a white pigment. I agree that for highlight, white watercolor is not the best option.
I agree & have been waiting for someone to make this point! I’d also include indigo & neutral tint, many of which also have black.
Yep. I use Lavendar and love the opaque quality created by the white in the mix. The point of this video was to respond to a viewers question about using white to lighten, as compared to other mediums, like acrylic. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
@@KrisDeBruineStudio Makes sense! Helpful video!
I don’t use them much, but like having lavender and buff titanium for some things, but I only use white for when I make a mistake and lose the white paper where I planned a highlight or white area - but it is never the same or as effective as the pure white paper, so I try not to rely on it.
Great information. ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
I use the lifting technique for highlights
Yes. I love the soft edges that can be created with that method. Thanks for sharing.
Very true. I do think white is fun to use for specific things. Like that hazy looking film on grapes for example
You bet. Some of the paint that I use contains some white in it. I wasn't trying to create a "rule" -- just explaining the difference between watercolor and other opaque mediums. Thanks for watching.
@@KrisDeBruineStudio Oh I agree with every word you say in all your videos. Plus I think what you said is important for beginners to understand the priciniples of how watercolor works
@@stephenbailey6878 I appreciate all of your comments and feedback. You are one of my most active subscribers. :-)
I have never used white watercolour, even as a beginner. It is easy enough to learn, you just need to stick with it. You don’t need white. And you can mix the other colours without buying them, too. Watercolour is different. You need to plan.
I also use lots of other mediums and of course use white with them. I have used all three of the methods you mentioned to make a white colour. But mostly leaving the paper unpainted. Great explanation of this 😊
Super!! Thanks for sharing your experience. And thanks for watching
So true that you really only need 6 shades (the warm and cool primaries) to make every single color…or close to it. While I have always known this, it didn’t stop me from spending way too much on all the unique, convenience shades.
Hi, I'm just getting back into painting in watercolor after years of using acrylic paints and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Wonderful! Stay tuned for more videos to come. Have a GREAT day.
Excellent
Thank you so much!!
As a very beginner I think it is easier to get to understand how to paint with watercolour by not having white. I also avoided pigments with white added and again I think this helped me understand painting transparently. I am starting to consider myself an intermediate watercolourist now. (Sometimes!). I definitely have a good handle on pigments. Now I do have a white, well an off white, buff titanium, on my palette, which I use often but in very specific circumstances. And I just this week added a colour called "lavenda" by roman szmal to my palette which is daniel smith's ultimate mixing palette of 15 paints. This paint is lavender in colour, but the primary pigment is white! When I wet the pan, as it dries, there is a creamy white water on it. This feels like a negative generally. But this particular paint is so beautiful and proving very useful.
Thanks for sharing. I also have Buff Titanium and Lavender on my palette. They are useful and beautiful. :-) I think I may have come across as saying you "CANT" have white on your palette. I didn't mean that at all....only that you don't NEED it to make lighten watercolor, as with other mediums. I appreciate you watching this video and leaving feedback. Have a great day.
I'm a mixed media gal so I enjoy pulling out the white gouache every now and then, but since I'm still learning watercolor I try to leave white areas on purpose so I better learn watercolor
Thanks for watching and sharing your practice. :-)
For highlights, my choice is negative painting and layering. If I need a small amount at the end, like the highlight on the bird's eye you showed, then gouache. When I first started, I bought a tube or two of whites, but don't think I have ever used them. I think the white watercolor paints might be sitting on the shelf next to the masking fluid that I bought and also have never used. Great video. I was expecting a dark neutral for the color to never buy because you can mix it. Great video, and well done. Thanks!
Thanks!!
It has been a journey learning to paint around white areas, but oh so worth it. I do use some pro white for falling snow…but usually tint it before as it’s really too bright. Love your videos.
Thanks so much
I use either a white jelly roll pen or white pastel marker
I'm done with white gel markers, and even white-out, as every pen nib clogs after a few uses. Huge waste of money.
Thanks for sharing!!
I use the white of the paper, adding more water to my color, white gouache and Dr Martins bleed proof white wet on dry to add highlights etc. 5:40 I do on occasion use the masking fluid but you’re right it just doesn’t look as natural. Thanks again for this video. ❤ adding white gouache will make the watercolor look more pastel if that’s what you’re going for.
Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Excellent!
Thanks for watching.
I use Chinese White right out of the tube or half pan (thick) for highlights, works great. I just make sure the area to be painted is completely dry. Limiting oneself to other people's preferences is a no-no in art, imho. Experiment with everything & have fun.😊
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Sometimes, I like the creamy color a white pigment can add to layers. But yes.. technically watercolor is supposed to be light to dark, using a layering technique... but I say..There is No, wrong way to art. ❤❤😊
Thanks for watching and leaving a reply.
I use a white gel pen marker for the final highlights. Glints in eyes etc...
Another great idea. Thanks for sharing
Yeah, I've abandoned gel markers and liquid white-out as the nibs dry out and clog after only a few uses. If I'm lucky l can squeeze out a dot for eye-glints. Ditto masking fluid. I guess they're best for those who use them frequently, but I've wasted too much money.
I do not use white. When I do need white to embellish snow on a Christmas tree I use thick white gouache.
I agree! Gouache is a great option for embellishing white details.
I went to an art class for the first time recently and the teacher insisted I use white to create clouds, instead of preserving the white of the paper. It was very weird.
Well, there are lots of approaches to watercolor. Not everyone agrees. Each finds their own way....but I think retaining the white of the paper is a VERY common technique taught most. I wish you well in your watercolor journey.
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video. Have a lovely day.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
If you use Naples Yellow, Light Red, and most brands of Yellow Ochre, you use white whether you know it or not. They're all opaque - as are the cadmium colours: in other words, there's white mixed in with them. Chinese White in minuscule quantities can help to make some colours more subtle - that has nothing to do with lightening them. You don't have to use Titanium White/Gouache, true: and most probably don't - although many prominent watercolour artists do.
I don't quarrel with the main thrust of this video - I hardly ever use white, though do use Naples Yellow and Light Red. And no, I don't think we "need" white paint. But - it can be useful.
Yep. One of my favorite convenience colors is Lavender which has some white in it. Makes it more opaque. I love it. But as you pointed out, the point of this video is answering the question, do I need to use white to lighten (or create a tint) as is the case with other mediums. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.