WATERCOLOR Palette Setup | Step by Step!

[@saradawoud605]

Could you please make a video about your "travel essentials" and how you pack your art supplies on-the-go?

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely! Coming soon

[@hayleyholland8287]

@@artofjesskarp omg that would be an awesome video thank you jess :) 💜

[@SmellyAlpaca]

I just subscribed a few days ago, and got my first watercolor palette yesterday. This was meant to be.

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! That's amazing! Welcome to the channel :)

[@SmellyAlpaca]

Hello!

[@bridgetcaton2881]

I subscribed about a week ago and got my first watercolor palette a couple days ago!

[@SmellyAlpaca]

@@bridgetcaton2881 cool!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you! As a newbie to watercolor I had no idea what to do. Your palette and swatch card are beautiful. 😊

[@ourhappylife1827]

What a pleasure..... It was actually therapeutic watching this video.।. I forgot all my worries and troubles...

[@colbyganoe7046]

Never heard of sanding the pallets before this is so amazing seriously thank you for this truck!

[@MrSongib]

4:00 It seems like you could use a buffing compound to remove the shininess and prevent water from beading up, but yeah toothpaste is works aswell.

[@ohbli_oh]

Sometimes pouring the pans in 2 halves and letting the first layer dry out before pouring the second layer stops cracking in the paint. Some don’t crack but some paints get a giant fissure down the middle where the water goes in. In a humid climate this can be a place for mould to grow

[@craftypanda731]

Hey can you do more filling page of sketch videos, i really love watching those!

[@artofjesskarp]

Sure! Thanks

[@priyap2167]

Those last 2 mins were the most therapeutic ones!! 😍 I just got my new watercolour tube set, and I was wondering how make it last longer and cleaner, this was definitely an eye opener!! 😍😍😍😍

[@TaraSueSalusso]

This was the best example I found so far. Very great advice about creating the small color chart that goes right in the tin. I watched another one which placed small magnets at the bottom of the little pallet boxes to help them stay in place. I think that’s a very good idea that I will add to my process. I am still figuring out what colors I need. I am be using the Daniel Smith dot chart of all of his colors to create color chart to determine what colors I want to choose. I have the tin that you use in this example. I know it’s gonna take a lot of time but I am really excited about doing it. Thank you for the advice.

[@muskndusk]

I put a tiny touch of blue tack on the bottom of the pans to keep them in place. With the type of palette shown in the video, the little metal parts at the top and bottom can be folded slightly inwards to secure the pans too.

[@jennifervallot7003]

Thank you for the pallet prep tips. I have a purchased pallette that I can take the shine out of to stop the beading. Didn't know to do that. Thanks. Also thanks for the brand suggestions for quality paints and papers.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for your support and for watching

[@withstarsvini]

Wow that marble one, I love the marble touch and the color of that😍😍😍

[@sandhyasuryanarayanan2776]

Thank you so much Jess for doing this video! I have recently ordered my watercolour supplies and was wondering how to get it organised 😇 I’m going to follow this step-by-step 🤗

[@aatashiwadoremi]

One thing I would recommend that she didn’t mention in this video is that if you use one of these kinds of palettes (the ones that have metal tabs to hold the pans), I highly recommend slightly pushing in the tabs before clicking the pans into place. It will hold them in place much, much better and will help prevent pans from falling out if you accidentally knock your palette. Good luck with your watercolor journey! It is such a fun medium to use :)

[@Angela10277088]

Super helpful Jess. You have the best advice re: organizing!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Let me know how it goes!!

[@eileenvalachovic9435]

What a great informative video. The tip about using a buffer to condition a palette was new to me and perfect timing. Thank you.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching!!

[@safiyaarsath1022]

thank you so much Jess! I can't stay away from your channel, you've given more so many tips and inspiration! ❤️ can you do more 'sketch with me' videos?

[@artofjesskarp]

Sure thanks!

[@lisathaviu1154]

You might want to substitute Graphite Grey for Ivory Black. It mixes with your other colors and makes for a really interesting granulating color. It’s also great to use for tonal studies, along with soft pencils.

[@jaysermac]

The 24-half pan palette can actually house 26 half pans for a snug fit (not counting the space in the middle because I use it to store my brushes). Great video!! ❤❤❤

[@Clouds_are_fluffy]

Ahhh, been waiting for this vid!!😍Love you jess, you are amazing Video ideas (that I desperately want you to do): 1. How to sketch with proportions. 2. more sketching with ballpoint pens and more tips. 3. How to fill your sketchbook. 4. Painting videos, paint with gouache. 5. Basics of drawing. 6. Art challenge: Redraw your old pieces!! 😍🥰😁😄

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@kiwimiwi5452]

oh gosh, so I'm going to hold a lecture about watercolors beginning of 2023 (it was supposed to have happened early this week, it's december 2022) and this made me realize I would have forgotten entirely about transparency and opaqueness, smooth colors and granulating ones etc, like the whole basics! I was so unsure about which watercolor things are generally interesting and which are only interesting to me that I completely forgot newbies to watercolor might want to know about all that stuff..

[@cheralsquyresArt]

Excellent way to keep your swatches.

[@marionoz9980]

Fabulous demo. I am just going to start using watercolours and this was invaluable.

[@bluedeva]

You can bend the small metal tabs to hole the half pans in place without having to add foam

[@jamesgoodwin5360]

Another amazing video makes me want to use water colours again. I hope we get to see some more water colour work from you

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@nokchilton1562]

Thank you for sharing your information. I’m new for watercolour painting and would like to start everything correctly 😁. Watching you from England.

[@bhargavichebrolu6950]

Lovely organized jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@isis8803]

I started to follow you not long ago, I cannot tell you how much I enjoy all your videos, with great info to the point, your lovely works (I feel soooo jelous :D ).... you are an amazing dedicated artist and a true inspiration for me, thanks a lot

[@ptaylor4923]

Oh... the separate piece for the names that you can fold over is the best idea. I could never write small enough & couldn't read it if I did. Love the reference .

[@artofjesskarp]

Haha thanks!! I managed to find a thin pen and made it work!

[@rpasewa]

That pink really grabs your eye! What a gorgeous color 💕

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! I love it

[@ms.teatree]

Laminating your swatch chart is such a good idea, thank you!

[@rowinakagoo]

Waiting for your videos are like waiting for rain on a hot day..

[@artofjesskarp]

Haha thanks!

[@TheGypsygirl809]

Thank you for sharing. Waiting for 2 palettes I ordered, this video is exactly what i needed to set up my new palettes. Blessings

[@anumalasettyharipriya7680]

I am planning to have a palette of my own and found your video and it was so informative and helpful tqsm for making this video

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you found it helpful

[@dividebyzero6165]

I started watercolor because of you. From graphite to watercolor is fun 😍 And You're very very beautiful.

[@Priyanka-ol7wj]

Yes

[@Priyanka-ol7wj]

Same :)

[@rachelthompson7487]

This was satisfying to watch. Also I learned a few things.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@cms.177]

WOW! jess never fails to make us happy!! thnx for amazing content!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@withstarsvini]

Yeah 💜

[@matthewalcazar7030]

Hi Jess it been a month since I subscribe to u. U are the artist that I like to watch when I'm doing art project for school. U inspired me to draw more and practice on watercolor and many other art materials.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@brandenmccarney5065]

I just started a watercolour course in my city. I’m very thankful for your video! Subbed!

[@marie-josedupuis6319]

Hi Jess. This demo is very helpful, as I just bought new colours and a new palette. Could you please tell me ho you reactivate your watercolour. Do you spray them when you are about to start painting or simply wet your brush and get your paint as you go along. Thank you for answering and have a pleasant day!

[@CJShopland_Art]

So you can use the tubes; they re activate with water? I didn’t know this, I always just looked at the half pans you can buy. Might have to give this a go 😁

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!!

[@CJShopland_Art]

@@artofjesskarp I always thought they had to be professionally made, never knew they’d just dry! Revolution! 😁

[@summerhousestudioart]

All those lovely colours!! Enjoyed your video and the tips and ideas were really useful. Thank you.

[@rpasewa]

I really enjoy your channel so far, I’ve watched two videos and wow you’re a great artist that really puts out quality videos. :))

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much Abby!

[@rivermoonstar26]

Just tried the buffing technique on my mission gold palette ^-^ pleasantly surprised it worked Thanks gurl

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Great set up. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you !

[@gabbywilliamson76]

I rounded the corners of my swatch card so it fits neater

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing!! Great idea

[@btsstan813]

amazing I like it from my heart - Love from India,West Bengal

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@btsstan813]

@@artofjesskarp wlcm

[@AntaraArtCafe]

Nice technique my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching

[@anusayeebose611]

Looveee yaaaa you are the best and thanks for your vids they help me a lottt💗

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@meerab4929]

Thank you soo much. I am recently planning on shifting to water color. This will help me a lot Thanks again you're a great artist I wish I could draw like you

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Always a great idea to experiment!

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

Great video of a huge job executed very well!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you. It was a huge job!

[@twinkletat6466]

Can you go into how you chose the specific colors? I’d love the insight :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Sure! Thanks :)

[@pavanisudhir60]

I love ur videos so much!!! U inspire me a lot!!!! Thanks for being so amzingg!! I love seeing ur progress n ur art vlogs n I'm looking forward for more videos!! Luv ya:)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@Dweck2002]

🙂 very useful. Thanks

[@artbylari388]

thoroughly enjoyed this. :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@wandaheard8231]

Great video! Love the swatch chart tip!❤❤❤

[@royalrubies8415]

This was amazing as it always is! Watercolor is definitely not my strong point but it was so very satisfying to watch you fill up all those pans! Love you, Jess! 🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@artby_arpita]

Beautiful, loved your artwork ❤️❤️❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@miraxterrik]

It's funny, one of my favorite shadow mixes ever is Sepia+Indigo 😅

[@artofjesskarp]

That’s a beautiful mix!

[@mynameisjulci]

Great step by step! Thank you for creating this cool video!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for your kind words you’re very welcome

[@nishthasartsandcrafts2009]

Hi Jess! I got your channel one week ago and now I'm addicted to your channel...

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! Welcome to my channel! :D

[@alessandrarussoart]

Great as always thank you for sharing these important tips 💜

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re welcome! Thanks!!

[@claraluzv.g.r.1841]

So good and organized!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you :)

[@Miss207]

this cat is always beautiful to see :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@J_Marie_Aquarelle_IG]

Can you please share which colors made it to your travel palette? I’m struggling to narrow mine down and I have a long trip coming up 😅

[@jjsartjourney]

I also recommend adding small magnets and then adding your paint. This way, the pans don't fall out and stay put on your palette. Good video. Thanks!

[@artofjesskarp]

Great tip! Thank you!!

[@anuskadesaii]

Hey Jess! I'm Anuska Desai, you're my biggest inspiration, I love watching your videos. Thank you:)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@wanderlustaesthete4117]

Clear nail polish over the sharpie will seal it great. Just a little tip.

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh good idea! Thanks

[@TaviraAmber]

Thank yoouu!! this was really helpful🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

I’m so glad! Thanks!

[@muu4656]

Another way to prevent your pans from moving is to tape magnetic tape at the bottom of your half pans. This makes sure they don't jiggle around and it prevents them from popping out (though it does make it harder to push them under the metal tabs, but those are less necessary with the magnets); would definitely recommend this for any palettes you'd throw around in your bag. Your palette is beautiful!

[@artofjesskarp]

I considered that but I do want to be able to remove them easily :) Thank you!

[@thebooksofmylife]

@@artofjesskarp Hi, I'm not sure if you're aware, but the watercolour metal palettes are actually designed, so that the half pans don't move at all. You just have to bend the tiny metal thingies (those along the metal track), not much just a bit, and then you pop the half pan (the side without the bent metal first) and then you push it down a bit - till you hear a click. And it's secured. :) if you want to take it out you just unbend the metal thingie. I'm sure there is a tutorial somewhere on youtube. So there is actually no need for either magnetic tape or the sponge :)

[@thebooksofmylife]

@@artofjesskarp Oh, and you can also put one additional half pan in each of the two "original rows" - if you don't want to bend the metal tabs - it will also help with them moving around :)

[@steveklin1566]

Jess - I wish I'd seen this video when I was 10. It would inspire me to paint for sure

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching :) it’s never to late to start!

[@steveklin1566]

@@artofjesskarp never too late. Go back to drawing :)

[@jaelynedwards7759]

The best time to plant a oak tree was 20years ago the second best time is now .No one will judge you for starting now😊😊

[@clouds620]

Another informative video! Thanks so much, Jess!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@AveArtz]

You give a lot of useful information in your videos... 💙 Thank you very much 😍

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@SearchingforBliss908]

This was a very helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@mrigankasarma3987]

This was so so informative and organized video... U inspire me a lot. I'm just thinking to buy a pallate and now I can see ur and can organize. Love from India 😍😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@mrigankasarma3987]

Wlcm

[@pesto12601]

Pro Tip: Skip every 2 colors to allow the square to dry before filling the box next door.. no chance of spreading and bleeding and ruining your card....

[@debbrantstevens8826]

I hate videos that skip a colour! I love this video. It's relatively easy to leave a wafer thin line between each swatch as here. I would find it helpful to know the manufacturer pigment opacity and granulation/staining in voice-over as each colour is watched.

[@pesto12601]

@@debbrantstevens8826Lol.. to each their own.. I rather see a color skipped and gone back to rather than colors merging into each other and ruining the swatch.

[@Juntheartistand]

Your the best

[@tejastatiwar8133]

Your channel is amaaazing ...❤ love from India, Maharashtra..✌

[@recoveringsoul755]

I love how you have the tiny inset image / video of the swatching of these colors. Lovely touch but I have no idea how you did that. I heard that regular Manganese Blue has been discontinued because they can't get the pigment anymore.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! It took a lot of editing but I thought it would be helpful - regular manganese blue is very difficult to find yes.

[@sangeethaprasad8885]

Thanks for this video It really helped

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! You're very welcome

[@rociocruz2786]

Perfect,Thank you!❤

[@SK_Hairdesign]

Amazing job!!! Keep going!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you ✨

[@Pavitra04]

Amazing video ....pls provide with more painting tips Love from India

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks - oK!

[@daniellegilbert9758]

Love your content!!! What kind of easel do you use when urban sketching? I think i saw it in the background of an insta picture and i was curious! Much love ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks, I had it custom made by my dad. But I will share more on this soon

[@swarupashirodkar8203]

Thanks this video surely will help me

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re welcome

[@jonathanthalberg5602]

Is there a "normal" amount of time for a paint to "dry". I am expecting it to be "hard" but the van Gogh Chinese white does not seem to dry.... it has a film and is still quite "squishy". I read that a new palate would be best to cure for a week or even 2. There does not seem to be honey in this brand, but I want to ensure I am doing everything right. I have the pans in a dark, warm area with a fan to keep air moving. Any thoughts??? (no wonder the pre made pans are available. Patience is not my strength.

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Toothpaste!! 😅 I can’t believe it actually works! Thank you Jess 🙏😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

On Plastic pallettes some people say that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works well. It leaves some kind of chemical residue so rinse that off

[@sallybush6454]

Thank u so much for this video😊

[@artofjesskarp]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@durgasunderrajan1545]

Very very useful and satisfying video..., Thank you very much jess❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@suplxx7630]

Thank you!

[@Squishy_Seal]

Thank you for this helpful video !

[@srayangshudey3759]

Jess please suggest some tips to do watercolor with cheap color and paper if u can....cause i cant afford the costlier one....

[@artofjesskarp]

Watch my watercolor tips video. It’s on my channel

[@elenajimenez]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@stanleyjones5858]

Jess the video is fantastic love you from India

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks you

[@stanleyjones5858]

@@artofjesskarp my sister

[@lyssasletters3232]

Very helpful!

[@artofjesskarp]

I’m glad! Thanks

[@sparktini5807]

Is there a watercolor palette that you would recommend for beginners that already comes with the colors inside?

[@artofjesskarp]

Yep!! Winsor and Newton Cotmans

[@oaktharas]

Get a three row modified rail. I got one for $2 but decided not to use it. 😅 24 is enough

[@debayandas4641]

Loads of love From West Bengal India

[@zuzu.soltys]

Woow...your new palette looks gorgeous 😱🤩 actually a video where you'll paint something using this palette would be amazing

[@artofjesskarp]

Sure! :) thanks

[@kalpanaartwork4230]

Nice 👌👌👌👌

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Nice video art 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks