![]() ![]() However, most yellows on the market are well behaved so feel free to substitute your favorite.Ĭadmium red is a classic beauty that’s nonstaining, but it’s also semi-opaque and can be a muddy mixer. They're both a touch cooler than Hansa but clear, clean, and good mixers. In case you need or prefer an alternative, here are some other color options.Īzo (PY151) or Benzi (PY154) yellow could be used instead of Hansa. All of the watercolors in this 6-color palette should be available in nearly any art store and/or online, but if you don’t want to splurge on 6 new colors, below are alternate suggestions that can help you create a 6-color palette to fit you. Also, I’m a huge proponent of using what you’ve got or what you can find easily. If staining pigments are too much for you to handle, I totally understand. However, they mean no harm and the discoloration is easily ignored… at least by me. (My white desk chair knows all about this.) Not only do they permanently discolor synthetic brushes along with enamel and plastic palettes, but they can also leave you with green fingers, blue elbows, and pink splatters in weird places that defy all explanation. Yes, staining pigments can be a bit of a pain. ![]() They are clean, crisp, and vibrant colors. Again, totally a characteristic I admire.īecause of their saturation level, a little dab will do, making them highly economical and perfect for travel or field sketching when you might be out of range of a refill. Though they aren’t lovely straight from the tube (and I don’t think too many watercolors are), they mellow beautifully in mixes without losing strength or muddying easily. In a world full of deception, I value their candor. There are no surprises when these colors dry. Say it with me: WYSIWYG (pronounced "why-sea-wig" = what you see is what you get). Though these colors prefer a strong hand, I still recommend them for beginners. And you might just love them back, especially in the field when there is no time to build in layers and quick, strong marks are necessary. Like the playground bully, they really are just begging for you to put them in their place. If you give them a chance, they will reward you with undying loyalty. How to make friends with Phthalos: Don't be intimated by them. They can be weapons of mass destruction or your BFF. A word about these colors: a little goes a long way! Most of these are highly staining pigments, especially those Phthalos. ![]()
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