Creating a Limited Watercolor Palette for Painting Outside

June 2, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

In my most recent episode of Behind the Brush on Patreon, I shared my strategies for creating a custom limited watercolor palette for plein air. These are all Daniel Smith colors chosen from my larger studio selection. But I just thought this diagram was a fun way to explore it, and was worth sharing here. […]

Building a Custom “Themed” Watercolor Palette [Daniel Smith] – Lightfast, No animal byproducts, No heavy metals (including scans & research)

March 22, 2023.Reading time 34 minutes.

How I build a custom watercolor palette to suite my needs

GOAUCHE: How to Use a Limited Color Palette (Primaries) to Mix Any Color

February 16, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Want to simplify your life? Buy less colors. Here’s how I use a very limited palette to mix every color I need. Why use a limited palette when you can buy every color under the sun premixed for you? Besides saving money, when you mix your own colors you do two main things. Years ago […]

Having Fun with Water Soluble Sketching

December 11, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

I love mixed media sketching, but never delved into the vast universe of water soluble sketching – until now! I recently splurged on some new supplies, and today I’ll share a bit about them, but there will be much more in the future as they become a normal part of my practice. This post contains […]

New Gouache Travel Palette Colors for Plein Air (July 2022)

July 3, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Lately I’ve been diving deeper into exploring GREENS and GREYS. At first I was determined to make an entirely separate travel palette containing custom mixes of greens and greys. Upon further thought I realized that two travel palettes wouldn’t align with my goal of slimming down my travel supplies. Less is more when painting outside. […]

The Perfect Landscape Palette – Marker Edition

March 25, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Today I want to share my final palette of alcohol markers for landscapes! I honestly feel like this is the perfect palette. You don’t need this many colors, but you could also have much more. If you want a really well-rounded palette, this is a great place to start. — Jump to my marker supply […]

Updated Shinhan Touch Twin Marker Color Chart (Feb 2022)

February 19, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

As I continue along my journey to learn how to use alcohol markers, I have decided to document the progress. Last time I mentioned markers, I shared my new set of Shinhan Touch Twin Markers and a color chart that was missing a lot of colors I didn’t know I needed. So it’s time for […]

Is Cheap “Jelly Gouache” Worth it?

February 2, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Jelly gouache is an affordable way to experience gouache – but is it worth it? Let’s talk about it!

Schmincke Super Granulating Watercolours: SHIRE set

January 29, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

A close-up look at the new Shire super granulating watercolour set by Schmincke.

Shinhan Touch Twin Markers for Landscapes

November 20, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

I love markers for landscape drawing. They are so portable. No water, no palettes, no extra STUFF. Just grab a few and head outside to sketch the beauty, and you’re good to go. This is my limited palette for landscapes.

The Best Limited Gouache Palette for Landscapes

August 6, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

You only need a few tubes of paint to get started with gouache. In this video I’ll share an in-depth look at my limited gouache palette. This “lesson” is all about what 5 colors I use and why. Of course, this is my opinion about the BEST limited gouache palette for landscapes, so take it […]