Jenna Rainey | How to mix paints for watercolor flowers (using a reference photo) @JennaRaineyChannel | Uploaded September 2021 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
In this watercolor tutorial, I will show you how to mix paints for watercolor flowers. This color mix technique works for any kind of watercolor painting, you don't need to paint flowers. I also use a reference photo to get the colors I want.
Reference photo used: https://pin.it/9VIEK6c
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Flowers: youtu.be/xIQUd-d6wuM
OTHER HELPFUL VIDEOS:
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor: youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y
Understanding How Colors Work When Using Watercolor: youtu.be/-u3QQoD-V1U
How to paint a color wheel and what to learn from it: youtu.be/akMvmZkxSBw
How to paint a color chart: youtu.be/A91c99UyUfs
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Digitizing Watercolor (video): jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork
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*DISCLOSURE: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
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*SHOP MY ART SUPPLIES, FILM GEAR, AND FAVORITES:
— Amazon Storefront: jennarainey.com/amazon
*Check out my best-selling watercolor books:
— Everyday Watercolor: amzn.to/2XJkWNU
— Everyday Watercolor Flowers: amzn.to/2ZyIN4P
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MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Where to get color inspiration.
01:54 - Color mixing from reference photo begins with red.
04:25 - Using water to lighten colors.
05:13 - Talking analogous colors, transitioning to yellow.
07:29 - Getting into the greens.
09:00 - Benefits of building palette before painting…
09:36 - Now for an agave color.
10:39 - Getting an Easter-egg blue in the mix.
11:36 - And a pale pink.
12:02 - Reflecting on my color mixing process.
14:27 - Don't miss this!!!
In this watercolor tutorial, I will show you how to mix paints for watercolor flowers. This color mix technique works for any kind of watercolor painting, you don't need to paint flowers. I also use a reference photo to get the colors I want.
Reference photo used: https://pin.it/9VIEK6c
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Flowers: youtu.be/xIQUd-d6wuM
OTHER HELPFUL VIDEOS:
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor: youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y
Understanding How Colors Work When Using Watercolor: youtu.be/-u3QQoD-V1U
How to paint a color wheel and what to learn from it: youtu.be/akMvmZkxSBw
How to paint a color chart: youtu.be/A91c99UyUfs
_______________________________________
WHO DOESN’T LOVE FREEBIES?!
Floral Watercolor E-Book: jennarainey.com/floral-ebook
Watercolor, Art & Business Supply List: jennarainey.com/supply-list
Digitizing Watercolor (video): jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork
Is Licensing for Me? Worksheet: jennarainey.com/is-licensing-for-me-worksheet
5-Step Checklist for Email List Building: jennarainey.com/email-marketing-checklist
_______________________________________
CONNECT WITH ME:
Patreon: jennarainey.com/patreon
Instagram: @jennarainey
Pinterest: jennarainey.com/pinterest
Website: jennarainey.com
Podcast: jennarainey.com/podcast
_______________________________________
TURN YOUR ART INTO INCOME, my courses are here to help you create a thriving business!
— Want your artwork on merchandise sold in retailers? Check out Brand Plus Brand: jennarainey.com/brandplusbrand
— Want to learn how to get your artwork on stationery like wedding invites or greeting cards? Check out Pen to Press: jennarainey.com/pentopress
— Learn how to take professional looking photos of your artwork from your smartphone! jennarainey.com/photograph-your-artwork
— Browse ALL of my courses, head here: jennarainey.com/courses
_______________________________________
*DISCLOSURE: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
_______________________________________
*SHOP MY ART SUPPLIES, FILM GEAR, AND FAVORITES:
— Amazon Storefront: jennarainey.com/amazon
*Check out my best-selling watercolor books:
— Everyday Watercolor: amzn.to/2XJkWNU
— Everyday Watercolor Flowers: amzn.to/2ZyIN4P
_______________________________________
MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Where to get color inspiration.
01:54 - Color mixing from reference photo begins with red.
04:25 - Using water to lighten colors.
05:13 - Talking analogous colors, transitioning to yellow.
07:29 - Getting into the greens.
09:00 - Benefits of building palette before painting…
09:36 - Now for an agave color.
10:39 - Getting an Easter-egg blue in the mix.
11:36 - And a pale pink.
12:02 - Reflecting on my color mixing process.
14:27 - Don't miss this!!!
