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Ciara's avatar

This is so helpful, thank you!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Yay! Are you going doing any painting this weekend?

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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. 🤣

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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Blythe Edwards's avatar

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

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Andrew James's avatar

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

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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Lenore Grubinger's avatar

Love this!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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Amy Poinsett's avatar

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

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Andrew James's avatar

I’m keen!

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Teresa Barroso's avatar

Golden post! Thanks Andrew & Beth 🎨

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ELIZABETH EUBANKS's avatar

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

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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

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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. 😊

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Nancy Jane Peirce's avatar

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

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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Roswitha Lautenschläger's avatar

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

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Rebecca Huval's avatar

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

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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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!

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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! :)

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Andrew James's avatar

Happy to help :) have fun painting.

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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. 😊

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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!

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Blythe Edwards's avatar

That sounds great. 😊

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Alison Ellis's avatar

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

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Beth Spencer's avatar

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

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Donna Avery's avatar

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

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