This is the first time I have come across one of your videos. What I really appreciated is that your demonstration showed that by mixing my own combinations I can use separate washes and distribute the base pigments less uniformly rather than purchasing pre-mixed combinations where I am limited to one ratio and a uniform distribution. I am one of those artists that would by all the beautiful paints if I could, but am trying to limit myself to single pigments in great quality paints and get comfortable with mixing my own combinations as I work. You have been very helpful. Thank you. I am now a follower!

As a chemistry student who loves to paint this was the perfect video for me. I picked up watercolours again after a materials chemistry class because we talked about pigments and many of the names sounded familiar from my watercolour set. One thing I would add is that dyes are soluble in their medium of application and pigments aren’t.

As far as i remember, dyes don't contain any particles or molecules, because dyes dissolve in water and become ions and they go everywhere water goes. But still, I consider your video very useful, it's kind of popsci, and I glad to see someone decided to bring this theme to light.

Felt like I was watching a skillshare class, very educational 😊 you even added in some standard deviations 😯

Hi Alice and everyone. Has anyone here tried the W&N granulating medium for watercolors? I was researching doing my own these past two weeks and found it as a medium option. I noted counsel on using it sparingly when utilized. Being a beginner, I just learned to look for Y or N in the number for a watercolor which indicates yes or no for granulating probability. This video is so timely with this information. Thank you so much, Alice, for the science in an understandable and fun format.

Wow, I LOVE those cute little circle cutout swatches. This is such a rich video. Thank you for the tutorial on how to mix granulating colors. These blends from these brands are soooo beautiful ... .almost as beautiful ..... as MY blends! 🤣🤣

Great explanation and demonstration! Thank you!

In the past I've watched a couple of other videos on this topic but they didn't compare to yours. Your explanation behind the granulation process was very clear and informative. I must confess that when I initially heard and saw the words "PIGMENT SCIENCE" I almost didn't watch. What a mistake that would have been. Don't let science scare you off! It's definitely worthwhile.Thanks Alice. P.S. This newbie to your channel just hit subscribe.

Thank you! Of course I bought the Super Granulating paints! I later realized they were just combinations of two or more pigments which I could mix myself as you discussed. I really love your idea of using inks mixed with paint. I love fountain pens and inks and have lightfast inks that I can use with my watercolors. Thank you so much for this idea that I can now play with 😊

Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I think anyone who's played around with watercolors has accidentally mixed separating colors, but as someone who's mildly obsessed with them, I'm thrilled to learn exactly how to make them!!! Especially since buying them can be expensive, and may not give the exact result you're looking for

You've convinced me I need to finally get some Potter's Pink to replicate some of the Schmincke mixtures. :-)

Excellent explanation. Thank you

Nicely demonstrated. 'd love to be able to make a super granulator like the Schmincke ones. That are just beautiful. I might call them Super Ultra Granulationg paint.

Stumbled upon your video while searching for DIY fountain pen ink ideas/tutorials. I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOU & the time you took to make this video! 🙏🌻🫶 Bless you!

You’re doing the Lord’s work. Thank you so much. I admire your efforts on your videos.

Just discovered you today. Two of the best art creators are both from Singapore! Teoh and now Alice. I miss Beautiful Singapore 😢

Very interesting video! Thank you so much for explaining and instructing on how to make granulating combinations.

Awesome! I need to try this :)

Just a lovely and helpful video!

This is so helpful! I was looking for ideas to use granulation for stone and brick.

Thank you for this video! I love the granulation effect in watercolors and I was able to mix my own with the help of this tutorial ❤️

Such a cool video! Thank you for sharing! I have been wanting to try the super granulating set but this gives me some options while I save up for it. 10:10 I LOVE that purple that you made. It’s such a beautiful color and really like how it settled into the page.

Thank you

Thank you, Alice, this was very interesting and has inspired me to try my own mixes. Enjoy your weekend!

Thank you for this! So much great information. 😊

You are so informed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

This is wonderful and I learned some new things! I am also inspired to play with paint after-work today and create some granulating colors. I can't wait! Thank you :)

Thank you, so helpful and easy to understand!

Thank you so much for the explanations and demonstrations. The visuals were very helpful. 😀

So helpful! Thank you!

Thank you for such an informative video. For the first time, I understand this. Your charts were particularly helpful. 🎉

Good video and information. Thank you.

Thank you very much for a very good and informative video that was also easy to understand! I think you may have saved me a fortune! 😄

very informative video . thanks

Great informative video! Thank you for sharing❤🧡💛💜

Wonderful information! Had to subscribe! Thanks!

Really well done. Thank you.

First time I subscribe instantly! Thank you Alice and see you next week;)!

That was really interesting 😊 so I subscribed 👍

Great video thank you

*very helpful thank you*

Love this! Thanks!

very helpful information. thank you

Thank you for this video! Watercolor is not my usual medium and I struggle with it, your explanation on why some colours appear smoother, less pigmented and/or granulating made so much sense, thank you! I have a few granulating colours already that I hadn’t known so will try mixing them. No Mars black PBK11 in any of my sets so if you have a recommendation I’d love to know.

Thanks for sharing this! I do WC and fountain pens so have inks and paints. I have used inks before in painting but never thought to mix the 2 together. Going to be having some fin doing this! New subscriber!💥❤

Wow thanks for this. I'm interested to achieve schmincke's tundra series- tundra violet

I recently discovered your channel and I love your videos, Alice. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Could you recommend other pre-mixed paints similar to the Martinis brand? (the Sailor 152 here is just wow)

Wow so pretty ! What paper do you use ?

Well done! Inspiring and useful. Question…do you have a favorite potter’s pink?

I bought Schmincke Tundra Violet today and I have to say it's just a bit different than when I mix it from the individual Schmincke Horadam colours PB29 & PBr6. And I have to say it's better than if I mix it myself.

Uh oh… I had never considered mixing my fp inks with my paints. I have over 100 so I think I’ve got my work cut out for me😂 Great video. Now it’s play time.

What paper is this by the way? It showcases the granulation in such a lavish, glorious manner.

What about granulating medium to any color? I think Windsor and Newton makes it? Thx!

What brand is that cobalt blue-I love it!

Ah, I got all excited there for a moment there, as I was really hoping I might find out how to _actually_ *make my own granulating watercolours* from the basic set of Cotman watercolours I've got, but sadly the video - *while fabulous* - isn't about that... 🥺 My pockets simply aren't deep enough sadly, for the lovely granulating colours made by the experts...

This was interesting. But you don't mix your colors, you paint on top. Can colors be mixed? I'm experimenting and find that they can, depending on what you are mixing. A good base of mars black or ultramarine is helpful. I'm experimenting with lamp black as well. for fun I mixed in some dark gray interference watercolor that I made. I now have a Payne's Gray that has sienna and umber edges and another with blue and pink edges. Working on green and burnt sienna. This is fun. I probably should get back to actually painting.

Alice...could ypu formulate me a granulating color like manganese blue genuine.

so, the way to "make your own granulating paint" is to just use granulating paint?

I cannot get over the fact that you pronounced Schmincke as "shmink".

Thank you