Watercolor Comparison Buff Titanium

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Watercolor Comparison Buff Titanium | 6 Brands to Explore

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4 ай бұрын

Today I'm swatching 6 different watercolor brands of Buff Titanium to see what kind of color tones and values we can achieve. Then we color mix with 3 different colors to see what buff titanium has to offer.
Thank you for joining me, I’m excited to get painting. Enjoy!
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Watercolor swatching supplies used are:
Watercolors used:
American Journey Buff Titanium, Mint Julep www.cheapjoes....
DaVinci Titan Buff davincipaints....
Daniel Smith Buff Titanium* amzn.to/47szQNs
Isaro Beige Titanium, Roman Szmal Buff Titanium www.jacksonsar...
Van Gogh Titanium Buff* amzn.to/441XoHG
Daniel Smith Perylene Maroon* amzn.to/3JgmyZC
Van Gogh Indigo* amzn.to/3JfGWKg
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Porcelain Watercolor Palette* amzn.to/3PQC0hW
Micron Black Pigma Pen Set* amzn.to/3Pj9giV
Princeton Snap #10 Flat Brush* amzn.to/45p6fUa
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@jackiegagne2625 4 ай бұрын

I found a recipe for making my own Buff, and I tweak to suit my preferences as I go.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I love that you customize as you go, brilliant!

@SheilaLandry 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comparisons. I love seeing how these subtle differences in the main colors (in this case, the Buff Titanium colors) affect the mixes. I appreciate all of your videos so much.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Since it is the one color that never leaves my palette it was an interesting comparison to say the least. Sharing the wide range of Buff's allowed you to pick a favorite for sure.

@CindyRippe 4 ай бұрын

Really like watching the color comparison swatching. Really helps when selecting colors to add to my collection. I currently have Daniel Smith Buff Titanium, perfect for botanicals. Thanks Kelly!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Let me know if you want any of the others, I will make you a half pan!

@polgara28 4 ай бұрын

I really love color comparison videos, as they are very helpful. I like that you take it a strep further and do a bit of mixing with them. My favorite shade of Buff Titanium is Daniel Smiths, but since they dry rock hard, I like Roman Szmal's. It's almost identical but much softer. I tried Michael Harding's, but the shade was closer to Isaro's, almost a putty color and I didn't like it. Thanks for sharing! 🌻

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and glad you found it helpful. I don't have any Michael Harding paints but thanks for sharing was the color looked like, I appreciate that!

@beautyforashesisaiah6137 4 ай бұрын

Now I want to mix every color I have with my Buff Titanium! 😂 Thanks for the video!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

It is the perfect muting color and it would make a beautiful color chart, just saying LOL

@beautyforashesisaiah6137 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhoernig 😊😁 It would, I think I shall!

@Replicanna-rl6zg 3 ай бұрын

Then try neutral tint 😀 I am obsessed

@nancysteffen7902 4 ай бұрын

This was great, Kelly!!! I’ve used DS for years but I just ordered the Van Gogh; I paint lots of flowers!!! Love your tutorials!!! And your classes❤

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful! I am adding Van Gogh to my palette as well, was just so surprised by its beauty!

@karencooper2177 4 ай бұрын

I love when you do this!! It's so informative and interesting. Thank you for sharing!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I have so many more planned so thank you for letting me know this content interests you!

@CeruleanCzarina Ай бұрын

Your assessment of usage for each version @ 20:45 was spot on! I own the Daniel Smith, Van Gogh, and Roman Smzal versions, and that's exactly how I select each one. The darker more gray DaVinci and Isaro versions remind me of Daniel Smith's Gray Titanium, which is still made from PW6:1, but is much darker and green leaning. It's the perfect concrete/stone gray whereas the lighter Daniel Smith version is more neutral and reminiscent of sand. If I could only pick one, I would definitely go for the Roman Smzal as it feels like the most neutral version without being too light. I wish it came in a tube so that I could use it on my primary palette which is 14 half pans in a small Whiskey Painter's bijoux box. Since it doesn't, I keep my Roman Smzal on a larger palette, and I carry the Van Gogh version in my travel box since it's so light and can be tinted to my desired shade. The Van Gogh version is just a mix of PW6 and PBr7, so it's very versatile for mixing, but it doesn't granulate as well as PW6:1. But as you noted, it is perfect for white florals 💐. I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for such a thorough comparison.

@kellyhoernig Ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I love that we shared the same conclusions. They each have a purpose and I am exploring them all on different palettes. Welcome to In the Studio!

@dianaromig732 4 ай бұрын

I recently got some Isaro watercolors in some of their unusual colors. They are creamy but Daniel Smith is still my favorite watercolor manufacturer. Thanks 🙏 for a great demonstration. It’s amazing how different colors are even though the name is the same. ❤

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Of all the colors I have compared, this was a pretty wide range of tones and values so far. Thanks for watching!

@yellowsunnybear375 4 ай бұрын

Great comparison! I really like how the Roman Szmal looks "splashed". I primarily use DaVinci but have several others.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

DaVinci paints are definitely growing on me, what's your top 3 colors from them? I might have to add to my collection LOL

@janetlundstedt9350 4 ай бұрын

This was very informative and a useful tool in helping me understand the differences in the various brands. Thank you

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! I love when you are able to compare color against color and actually see the differences. It's not always this easy though.

@ChantelleArts 4 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video, watched and enjoyed till the end ☺☺

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for staying until the end, appreciate the commitment!

@susancook1617 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Kelly, very helpful. You’ve created some lovely colours there 😊

@kellyhoernig 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome and glad you found it helpful!

@kimmitchell1189 2 ай бұрын

This was so interesting, Kelly! I currently use Daniel Smith Titanium Buff, but the Isaro Beige Titanium really intrigues me.

@kellyhoernig 2 ай бұрын

The Isaro is a really lovely buff to work with. It is a bit deeper and darker than Daniel Smith's but gives you the most incredible tones to create with.

@amandaterrio4823 Ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to purchase a buff titanium and this video has helped me choose. Thank you so much. Im excited for the da Vinci

@kellyhoernig Ай бұрын

You can't go wrong with any of them but the color variation of them can make you lean one way or another. Glad you found this helpful, thanks for watching!

@lisabice7343 4 ай бұрын

Love this comparison! Looking through your videos I see you’ve done this with other colors so I look forward to checking those out. Hope to see even more comparisons in the future. 😊

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it and yes, I have a playlist for color comparisons so do check it out!

@robinlane9306 4 ай бұрын

I use Daniel Smith, however, I absolutely love the Roman Smalz!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

The Roman Szmal was really lovely and creamy even though it is in a pan. Loved the way it splashed too!

@Replicanna-rl6zg 3 ай бұрын

I have the Van gogh one, and I think it is the most 'correct' because it is neutral compared to the other warm and cold tones, love it!

@kellyhoernig 3 ай бұрын

I added Van Gogh to my palette right after this because of the light, neutral tone. Thanks for watching!

@AliceDel Ай бұрын

i just got the Da Vinci 'summer watercolor set' which includes titan buff. i was surprised by how grey it looks, but now i'm excited to mix it with everything else in the set. :) i also have the van gogh 'muted' set (which i love) with buff titanium (very close to white, as you note in this video). i like the way you structured this comparison. thank you.

@kellyhoernig Ай бұрын

I love their summer set, it is so pretty. Glad you enjoyed the comparison and were able to see the differences in tones and hues. Thanks for watching!

@NessaWolfeMuller 3 ай бұрын

I love when you splash, it’s like marrying the pasta to the sauce ♥️🎨

@kellyhoernig 3 ай бұрын

That analogy is so funny and making me very hungry LOL Glad you enjoyed it!

@awatercolourist 4 ай бұрын

Hello! I’m back 😊. Hope you are well 👋🏼. Thanks for making this video. Buff titanium videos are very, very few here on KZfaq. This one is a welcome addition.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I have missed you, hope you are doing well! Glad you found it informative and helpful for my favorite color LOL

@awatercolourist 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhoernig Aren’t you kind 😊. All good here. Buff Titanium is on my wishlist, so it’s informative to see the different versions and mixes. Thanks again!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

@@awatercolourist I'm curious, which one would you pick?

@awatercolourist 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhoernig Probably the Roman Szmal. It’s the closest one to sand.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

@@awatercolourist thanks and yes, it is!

@Akforgetmenot 3 ай бұрын

This was fun to watch and very informative. I have only dabbled in any form of art and have really loved playing with watercolors. The difference between these was wide. Also the usage bit at the end was very helpful.Thank you.

@kellyhoernig 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome and glad you found the information helpful!

@CrazyArtLady 4 ай бұрын

By far the best swatching and mixing video- came across this 2day and it's truly the most practical and exactly what I was looking for. Thx 😊

@kellyhoernig 3 ай бұрын

Ahhh, thank you so much! I have a whole playlist of Comparison colors if you want to look at more colors, enjoy!

@OlavCleemann-himself 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for demonstration. Now I begin to understand why you would use buff titanium to tone down colors 😊

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped explain, show, how I use it for my muted palette. Thanks for watching!

@laurahale5774 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another beautiful and informative video! I really enjoy Da Vinci's shade for landscapes. I live in the midwest with limestone bluffs towering over our rivers and DV has the most convenient pigment to paint plein air.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome and I agree, the DV shade is incredibly useful for landscapes and urban scenes because of its great tone.

@judihussey5889 4 ай бұрын

I'll be saving this video for sure! I just got Daniel Smith Buff this week! I'm looking forward to using it! But Isaro Beige would be an interesting addition as well. Can't believe how much I've learned from you in just 3 months. BTW I love my new Snap brushes. They are pretty much my go tos! You're an amazing artist and teacher. Thank you!

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I have a whole color comparison playlist on my channel if you want to explore some more. I also have an Isaro brand video that shows some lovely colors. It's funny, I prefer softer brushes for most of my watercolor but for swatching, the snap has it LOL

@noodgenoodgerson2660 3 ай бұрын

Great videos! Love them!

@kellyhoernig 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to In the Studio!

@karenirving7088 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Currently using the Daniel Smith but really like the Roman Szmal. A shame there is no pigment information on this video. Thanks

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

They are very similar colors for sure with only a slight variation. Since I am doing mostly painting in sketchbooks, the pigment information is not important to me. You can go to Dr. Oto Kano on youtube here and she has a great resource of watercolor brands, pigment info and so much more on her website.

@missparadise879 2 ай бұрын

All of my buff titanium are PW6:1 (unbleached titanium) but still look different just like hers. So far I've preferred the DS but I'm inclined to try a couple others after seeing this.

@kellyhoernig 2 ай бұрын

@@missparadise879 they are all so different with varied undertones making them so fun for color mixing. Thanks for watching!

@christicovington 4 ай бұрын

I would love to know your thoughts on Jaune Brilliant as there are quite a few companies that include that instead of Buff Titanium in their range. Thanks for another great video. 👍❤😊

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I plan on doing a Jaune Brilliant 1 and 2 comparison, it's on my list!

@alang253 16 күн бұрын

I ordered the Daniel Smith one yesterday but after seeing davinci I'm not sure if I should cancel and go with that one for landscapes. I love it when neutrals are a little green. the davinci reminds me of Rosa Gallery's 'Umber' that is like a greenish brown - absolutely love that one for neutralizing anything

@kellyhoernig 16 күн бұрын

They are all so lovely and I don't think you'll go wrong with any of them. Thanks for watching!

@dellearts 4 ай бұрын

I've been using the DS one for years, but now that my tube is rather low, I ended up getting a large tube of Da Vinci. I wanted to make some convenience mixes for a more vintage look palette. Glad to see that I made a good choice! For more bright colors I just want a touch of a lighter, I've been using glazing with Schmincke's zinc white. Thanks so much for posting this video. Very informative. I knew there would be differences, but I didn't expect them to be quite so different! :)

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome and I'm so happy you found it helpful. I didn't expect that much difference either, glad I wasn't the only one LOL

@loveandlife4222 4 ай бұрын

I have found that I want my buff titanium just a little different shade depending on what I’m painting. I like Daniel Smith because I can mix different colors to adjust it more yellow leaning or more gray or brown. I would not use Van Gogh because it’s a student grade paint and I try to stick with professional. With this test they were all beautiful and I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them.

@kellyhoernig 4 ай бұрын

I agree, the differences can help showcase other colors for sure. I love Van Gogh colors but then again it is for sketchbook use, not paintings to sell.