Watercolour Paints
I've written several blogs about watercolour paint, delving into various aspects such as using granulating paints, pan paints vs tube paints, and understanding pigment codes.
In one blog, I explored the fascinating world of granulating paints, discussing how certain pigments create captivating textures and sedimentation when mixed with water.
Another blog focusses on the debate between pan paints and tube paints, comparing their advantages and disadvantages, helping artists make an informed choice.
Lastly, I delved into the intricacies of understanding pigment codes, decoding the information behind the series of numbers and letters on watercolour paint labels.
Through these blogs, I aim to share my knowledge and passion for watercolour painting, offering insights and guidance to fellow artists.
Winsor & Newton
There are a lot of different paint brands to choose from. I regularly use Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Paints. Here are some of my favourite colours.
Antwerp blue
Burnt Sienna
Cadmium Red
Cobalt Blue
French Ultramarine
Indian Yellow
Naples Yellow
Permanent Rose
Raw Sienna
Scarlet Lake
Sepia
Transparent Yellow
Winsor Blue (green shade)
Yellow Ochre
Schmincke
Schmincke watercolour paints are highly regarded among professional artists for their exceptional quality and rich pigmentation. I’ve recently started using them and I love them! They re-wet well and layer beautifully.
The Tundra set are super granulating pigments. I used them to paint the lioness sleeping in the sun.
Here are the Schmincke colours I have on my palette. The colours I use most often are in bold.
Cadmium Yellow Light - PY35
Pure Yellow - PY154
Transparent Yellow - PY150
Cadmium Yellow Deep - PY35 - PO20
Indian Yellow- PY110 -PY154
Transparent Orange - PO71
Saturn Red PO64
Permanent Red PR242- P062
Scarlet Red - PR254
Cadmium Red Deep - PR108
Madder Red Dark - PV19 - PR179
Ruby Red - PV19
Quinacridone Magenta - PR202
Potter's Pink - PR233
French Ultramarine - PB29
Cobalt Blue Light - PB28
Prussian Blue - PB27
Phthalo Blue - PB15:1
Helio Cerulean PB15:3
Cobalt Turquoise - PG50
Naples Yellow - PW6 - PY53 - PBr24
Raw Sienna - PBr7 - PY43
Transparent Ochre - PY42
Transparent Sienna - PR101
Mahogony Brown - PBr33
Burnt Umber - PBr7
Sepia Brown PB15:1 - PBr7 - PBk9
Paynes Grey Bluish - PBk6 - PB15:6