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. […]

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 […]

What is a “Color Study” and how does it help you become a better landscape painter?

January 20, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

What is a color study? And how does it help you become a better landscape painter? Let’s break it down. A color study is a painting of a scene but rather than focusing only on creating a beautiful result, the goal is to explore different color combinations (or arrangements). Typically an artist will do multiple […]