Mixing greys using watercolor

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Жыл бұрын

Hello sweet friends! It's good to be back :)
Today I'll be explaining my own approach to mixing greys using watercolors! I loved sharing my process with you and I really hope that you find the video enjoyable and informative! 😊 ❤️
Tomorrow, which is the 26th of January 2023 I'll be having a little giveaway over on my Instagram page, please pop over if you'd like to join. You can find my page here: / lilymoon3
The watercolors I used in this video are as follows:
Cerulean Blue Chromium: www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Quinacridone Burnt Orange:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Cobalt Turquoise Light:www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
Winsor Orange Red Shade:www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
Viridian Hue:www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
Bamboo Green:www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
Quinacridone Coral:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Permanent Rose:www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
Goethite:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Yavapai:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Moonglow:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Pyrrol Red:www.jacksonsart.com/golden-qo...
Perylene Green:www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet:www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
Aqua Green:www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
The Ultramarine and Raw Sienna I used are from Zecchi: zecchi.it/products.php?catego...
*The Jackson's links above are affiliate links, which means that if you use the link to purchase from Jackson's store and it is your first time purchasing from them you will receive a 10% discount. Otherwise, it just helps me a little, with no extra cost to you 😊❤️

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@isabellalucia7820 Ай бұрын

These are stunning and inspirational greys, and so beautifully presented! The only thing missing is a close up so that the labels are legible.

@NessaWolfeMuller 3 күн бұрын

Such a soothing video to watch for a watercolour artist. Just lovely!

@tinak5765 Ай бұрын

Excellent information! Simply and clearly presented! Thank you!

@OlavCleemann-himself 29 күн бұрын

Love the video. Fyi: You can stop the watercolor from beading by gently scratching the surface of the enamel on your palette with toothpaste, abrasive cleaner or very fine sandpaper

@rociocruz2786 8 ай бұрын

I Loved the vídeo,it would be great to see others of the kind!🥰

@earthrooster1969 3 ай бұрын

So much fun watching, listening....❤ Thank you.. Watching you swatch felt so soothing and inspiring to explore more on my own as well...

@elerimessenger4783 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos, Lily ☺️ This one has been so helpful and informative - I have learned a lot from you. Would love to see more mixing videos! Thank you so much! Eleri x

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy to know that the videos I make are informative and that you enjoy them! Thank you Eleri!❤️

@ewwwobbie 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your video and the variations of grey. Thank you.

@jetteroheller6395 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos! May you and yours stay healthy and happy! 🙂

@Angie-pl3uw 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this instructive video. I would love a video on mixing greens and sometimes mystery to me! By the way, your explanation at the beginning helped to totally clarify the concept of mixing grays

@lynnenicoletti678 Жыл бұрын

This was interesting and inspiring. Thank you very much.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊❤️

@debbieabruzzini7004 9 ай бұрын

Great instuction demonstrating different greys and love you include the pigment code!

@lilymoonart 9 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that you liked it Debbie!☺️

@SAP64 Жыл бұрын

I found the theory you provided at the beginning of the video is brilliant. I knew that mixing complimentary colours would make muddy browns, but I didn’t know how to get greys. I would love to see a colour mixing video on violets. Loved this video!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you found the video helpful☺️ I am planning on making more watercolor mixing videos in the future for sure!

@user-zu7gk9ol9f Жыл бұрын

I loved your triangle at the beginning! I’ll not forget that way to mix greys! I’d love to see other mixes too!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you found the video helpful! 😊❤️

@melodycrites3145 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@anniemac7545 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lily, Great video. I get what you mean about doing things without consciously thinking, I think we all do with things that are done over and over.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Annie!🤗❤️

@shaaronhole3111 Ай бұрын

Loved this thank you, very helpful,being a beginner I am not sure what to mix with what

@ericakauffman5786 Жыл бұрын

Love you, too! ❣

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

🥰💖

@jillweisensee8524 Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the all the support Jill! 😊❤️

@evelyne7071 6 ай бұрын

Very beautiful mixes. Who knew you could do it with just the two colors. Thank you.

@rociocruz2786 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful tip!❤

@priscillawarren9979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a splendid tutorial! I had no idea there is such an adventure in mixing colors!

@bfamiliar9011 Жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate this wonderful video and found it so fascinating and informative. Thank you for sharing your amazing artistic talents! I would love to see additional color mixes in the future. Wishing you a wonderful weekend Lily! Sending you well wishes and hugs!💞🎨

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you being here so much! ❤️🙌

@UJB123 9 ай бұрын

Most excellent ! Thank you

@lilymoonart 9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰

@renmuffett 10 күн бұрын

I so enjoy your videos. It will take me some time to see them all. Have you noticed that some PG 7 pigments in different brands are cooler than others? In Schmincke, I can get a beautiful perfect black with their Phthalo green with Ruby Red Deep.. Also, Scarlet Red PR254 with Phthalo Blue. PB15.1. And a beautiful smokey purple with Phthalo Green and any PR122, like Schmincke purple magenta or Winser and Newton Quinacridone Magenta,both are pr122. Daniel Smith, Quinacridone Lilac is PR122 .

@shaaronhole3111 Ай бұрын

Please could you demonstrate how to mix a browney orange as in a Bee Eater Bird, I'm struggling with that

@E4Alabbasy Жыл бұрын

Phthalo green and quin coral's grey is so gorgeous 😍 personally I like to mix my greys with prussian blue and vandyke brown 😊😊 If the pad keeps moving you can take parts of a kneaded eraser and stick it to the corners of your pad so it will stick to the table. And thank you for the video it's very fun to how people go on about mixing colors ☺️

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you! I'm really happy you liked the video! ❤️😊

@ArtWorkOfDR Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳😲 I am learning so much more about mixing than I ever have even from classes at school! Not sure if my ADHD made it hard to focus and the time it takes to really understand which colors will mix well now a days I find so much joy in playing with mixes and just seeing what happens than taking what I learn into my next pieces!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you found the video helpful 😊😊

@fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

this is a good exercise for people to get to know the paint they use 🙂

@gordonsneddon5914 11 ай бұрын

That’s a nice range of greys Lily. Out of interest, does anyone ever try to paint using a wide range of greys, or are they only used in isolation as part of a limited palette?

@katrineleber7238 Жыл бұрын

Wow. This is so helpful. Mixing colors has always been so mysterious to me. I tend to forget what to use. I really love the transparent gray that you mixed. Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

@jenniferdaniels8211 Жыл бұрын

What a great exercise! I love swatching and mixing colours, but doing it in a more organized way like this is a really good idea and keeps a good record. I see a new book for me to start! Colour mixing book! Thanks great video.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you enjoyed the video and that you found it interesting! Thank you for being here! ❤️😊

@dkstamberose Жыл бұрын

I knew from experience that some of my greens and purples neutralized to make greys but I was confused as to why (for example, Sennelier forest green and sennelier Dioxazene violet makes the deepest black that you can wash out to a lovely grey). But the diagram you drew at the start with the secondaries and your explanation made it so clear!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear the video was helpful! Thank you!!☺️💖

@ninner196 9 ай бұрын

Cerulean and raw umber, pyrole scarlet and phalogreen bs.😊

@carolynl615 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! Now I want to try this with other colors!!! Yes, please do more!

@eric_the_egggremlin Жыл бұрын

1. genuinely fascinated by this technique, mostly because it makes *sense* 2. brown is just dark orange and I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one who knows that.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

❤️😊

@ms.rocketscience4924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this video is quite helpful! I appreciate your attention detail. Your swatch sheets are aesthetically gorgeous😍

@Sglinert 6 ай бұрын

A very useful and informative tutorial! Thanks so very much!

@nattyw495 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative..mikelle art mom ✍🎨👩‍🎨🇨🇦🇺🇸

@Jean-Christophe-J 4 ай бұрын

Very useful, clear and interesting for me. Thanks a lot !

@glorioskiola 9 ай бұрын

PO48 has been discontinued. A mix of Cerulean blue (pb36) and a transparent leaning pr101 (I use W&N Burnt Sienna) make a lovely grey. Be careful with the choice of pr101 as many can be very opaque.

@lilymoonart 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!🤗❤️

@caroldurst2834 Жыл бұрын

Lovely

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol! 🥰

@jefftow1 5 ай бұрын

Just found your KZfaq. This was amazing and helped me so much ty

@lilymoonart 5 ай бұрын

So happy to hear you found it helpful! 🥰

@patriciatolliver4057 Жыл бұрын

Patty- I have thoroughly enjoyed this video. Now I can't wait to start mixing grays.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Patty! Mixing colors is such a joy! 😊❤️

@suziedoozie6478 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I really enjoy the mixing videos!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! 😊❤️

@ShellyColours2 Жыл бұрын

So much help... thank you!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

❤❤😊😊

@mermiemaid Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this - thank you

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

So happy you enjoyed it, thank you for being here! ❤️😊

@alexwaterville8074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 @lilymoon love the little bird xxx

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex! ❤️😊

@kathyhaynes6818 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. Thank you so much!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy for being here! ❤❤

@dianaromig732 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your swatching videos ❤Thank you for sharing 🎉

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome, thank you for being here ❤😊

@johannaohgren-bohman7017 Жыл бұрын

Just keep on rambling❤ love your videos!

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you! ❤️🥰

@francineh.7825 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful greys!! I love the quinacridone orange

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Francine! 😊❤️

@nancysharp3933 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! It was so informative and relaxing too!! I can’t wait to try some new mixtures.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you enjoyed the video, Nancy! Thank you for being here! ❤ 😊

@tammyfowler6416 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lily. I would like for you to mix oranges. I have a hard time getting pretty oranges when mixing. THANK YOU 😁

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

I'd love to make a video where I mix oranges, thank you so much for being here!! ❤️😊

@geraldinemetzger314 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! I always seem to mix greys as needed, and have such a time with it… your video was very helpful. Is there any chance you could do a video on mixing browns… mine always seem to get muddy…so I end up using convenience colors for browns…also, could you do a video on how you make your swatching sheet… it looks like it would so interesting. Wishing you many blessings❤

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Thank you Geraldine :) Mixing browns sounds like are really interesting video to make, I'll make a note of it, thank you for the suggestion! ❤️I do have planned for the future to make a video on how to make the swatch cards too :)

@geraldinemetzger314 Жыл бұрын

@@lilymoonart Thank you Lily! Always eagerly look forward to your next video! Even my husband likes your videos and he doesn't paint☺.

@Goldenka 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I was struggling with mixing greys, now I have a better insight

@lilymoonart 10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy that the video was helpful! 🎨😊

@sedamcclurg9699 Жыл бұрын

This video was SOOOO helpful!!! Also, do you paint/draw each of your backgrounds for your videos? (I'm newly subscribed and loving it.

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear that the video is helpful!❤️ I do paint all my backrounds yes! Thank you so much for subscribing!❤️

@hannahthufvesson Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! 😊

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Aww Hannah, thank you sooooo much! 😊❤

@hannahthufvesson Жыл бұрын

@@lilymoonart 🥰

@craftyartcorner3656 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia ❤

@lilymoonart Жыл бұрын

Hello! 😊❤

@debbieabruzzini7004 9 ай бұрын

Never heard of Zecchi paints. Why do you like your untramarine and raw sienna from this company? ( Sorry asking if you have previously answered.)

@lilymoonart 9 ай бұрын

I think I like the Zecchi Ultramarine so much because it has a strong violet undertone, and in my mind that's how I expect a true ultramarine to be ☺️ The raw sienna is a lovely non staining hue, and at the moment I am using it for quick preliminary sketches, which serve both in adding a warmth to the end piece, but is also easy to lift if I make a mistake while sketching out my initial idea.❤️

@sarahmitchell9247 5 ай бұрын

Information is really so helpful, but your handwriting is so small on the page…I have to rewind a bunch of times to remember what you’ve already covered