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Ciara's avatar

This is so helpful, thank you!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Yay! Are you going doing any painting this weekend?

Katie Dwyer's avatar

Really great post! I love working in limited palettes! I am however, the sucker who buys all the colors because I cannot help myself. 🤣

Beth Spencer's avatar

Nothing wrong with that! Gotta keep the art supplies in business!

Blythe Edwards's avatar

I get overwhelmed with all the choices. Simple is better for me. 😜

Andrew James's avatar

You can do both, just don’t put all 150 colours in one painting. 😬

Beth Spencer's avatar

I like to physically pop the palettes out to forcibly restrain myself. 😄

Lenore Grubinger's avatar

Love this!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Yay! I'm hoping Andrew and I can join forces in a Zoom soon. He's a wealth of knowledge!

Amy's avatar

Yes, please! You and Andrew are two of my favorite Substackers!!

Teresa Barroso's avatar

Golden post! Thanks Andrew & Beth 🎨

ELIZABETH EUBANKS's avatar

Such a great post! I'm going to print it out and save it forever! Thank you!

Andrew James's avatar

This makes me happy! So glad to hear it’s helpful. You might like this old post too: https://ajamesdraws.substack.com/p/five-simple-ways-to-make-your-watercolours

Blythe Edwards's avatar

Thank you for this simple and well laid out post. I’m heading out of town with my little watercolor set. I have avoided using it but I am inspired now to play. 😊

Nancy Jane Peirce's avatar

This is such a good explanation Beth! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Beth Spencer's avatar

I gotta give Andrew all the credit for this one. He's a watercolor mixing genius!

Roswitha Lautenschläger's avatar

Von so einer unsauberen Palette wird man wohl keine brillianten saiberen Farben bekommen. ?

Rebecca Huval's avatar

This is such a clear explanation, and I wish I had read it years ago! Thank you ☺️

Beth Spencer's avatar

It's definitely the best watercolor post that's ever been shared on Introvert Drawing Club!

Elayne Weiner's avatar

Jessie, I love this! I love your book, and I have recently subscribed and started Watercolor Wednesday with you!

A definite restack post for sure!

Thank you!

Ravleen Kaur's avatar

This was a wholesome post on primary colours! Andrew’s primary triangle seems to be something I’m finally getting!! Never was a big fan of the wheel 🫠 thanks Andrew and Beth for this! :)

Andrew James's avatar

Happy to help :) have fun painting.

Blythe Edwards's avatar

Thank you for sharing this wonderful and helpful tutorial. I’m heading to my Mother-in-laws house in Indiana. My supplies are tucked in my bag. Now I have a plan. 😊

Beth Spencer's avatar

YAY! Andrew blew my mind with this post. Can't wait to paint with him and folks in a session soon!

Blythe Edwards's avatar

That sounds great. 😊

Alison Ellis's avatar

Now I know what to put in my mini palette. Brilliant thanks

Beth Spencer's avatar

YES! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Have fun painting!

Donna Avery's avatar

I ❤️ the color 🔺! I'll be using that from now on for ease of reference

Kris's avatar

This is one of the most helpful posts this beginner has read, thank you!

Tina Kramer's avatar

"If there’s a colour that you need that you can’t make, just chill out. Matching the colours exactly doesn’t matter. If you’re in the right neighbourhood and the values are pretty close, the picture will work." This is a great piece of advice. Thank you for this insightful post!

Michele Bennett's avatar

Helpful! Thanks