⚠️ BEST Advice for WATERCOLOR Organization/Storage at HOME

Are you a mixed media artist who suffers from prolific art supply hoarding?! ME TOO!!! First, you are not alone :)
It's GREAT to collect art supplies but it's NOT great to have them take over your art space so that come creation time you're lost and totally overwhelmed and don't know where to find anything when you suddenly, desperately, need it.
Today I'll share with you my exact process for WHY and HOW I store my watercolors in my at-home studio.
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[@elizabethsullivan6813]

Hoarder. I am a collector of fine art supplies. And some not so fine.😂

[@michelleclifton8868]

Same! Lol

[@petalpusher]

😄

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I can relate!

[@beabdesign]

Same 😂🎉

[@The8pointstars]

AMEN!!

[@violettahaven3706]

Hey Karen! When I fill new pans I put a small magnet IN the pan BEFORE I put the paint in (I get the metal magnets from Amazon, they aren't very expensive). Then I have a magnetic pan without the bother of the glued on strip that always falls off. For non metalic containers, such as wood, etc. I use stick on velcro. The glue on these are super powerful and they are a b'ch to get off, but it holds the pans in rather well. Thanks for another fun video.

[@petalpusher]

Are the metal magnets rust-proof or coated to prevent corrosion over time?

[@violettahaven3706]

@@petalpusher they are stainless steel.

[@jeanneednathelwell2728]

I do the same thing. The little magnets are great. The only problem is if you color contains metallic particles or is a mineral based paint, like hematite, you may find the magnet and the paint want to play around with each other and leave funny swirls or lumps in the half-pan.

[@violettahaven3706]

@@jeanneednathelwell2728 LOL I've not experienced that. I'll keep my eye out for this. Thanks.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Cool!! I've not dabbled with that method!

[@trinabaker3186]

I hoard my art supplies, too. And ... I am very careful with my pigments as well. Thank you for hours and hours of BEAUTIFUL art and spectacular company ... !!! ... and the many many great books that I have gotten from you ... !!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome! Thank you for all of your support!!!

[@deborahruth5072]

Hi, I am Debbie and I am a art supply hoarder. lol

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Welcome Debbie! You are in good company haha!

[@yelsyels]

I am a capital H!❤❤❤I have one of those palettes and you have just encouraged me to go through my stash and find it! I went down the route with regards to mixing colours! You mixed it so don't clean it off! I went through a phase of liking the chocolate box effect! Unwrapping! I love my collection of paints and mixing them up is not a crime! ❤❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Totally! How exciting to dive back into this palette! Hope you have fun with it! That is all that matters!

[@natalierice6528]

I like the Mijello pallets, but if you only put small amounts of paint, some of them come loose and rattle around in there. I love assembling custom pallets. It’s a whole separate hobby. As others have said, I have started putting magnets in my pans before filling with paint. It has worked quite well with metal tins so far. I laminate my swatch charts that stay in my tins. The backside can be used for mixing in a pinch.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh such a good idea to laminate the swatch charts! Thanks for sharing all of your tips! And for watching!

[@susanehoffman]

I use this type of pallette also, and when I make my color swatch sheet (to fit under the clear plastic piece), I laminate it. Invariably, some paint will seep under the clear plastic but laminating the chart keeps it clean.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Super smart! Need to get around to that!

[@yeoldebookshoppe1761]

I get the tiny magnets that are pretty strong, put them in the pans, then cover them with the paint from watercolor tubes. The ones I get from Magnet Baron are the strongest I have found. I use them in my junk journals a lot :) AnaMaree

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing your tips :)

[@ValleyMermaid]

I really appreciate all the tips and info you share in these videos, Karen! Thank you!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you friend!

[@christinage6752]

Wow wow Wow. Your Picture is so beautiful!! ❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@suel4269]

Brenda Swenson has a video on how to modify that plastic palette . She glued 3 plastic triangles to the large mixing area . I did too but glued them to the clear tray.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh wow! Thats a great idea!

[@jennifergray5499]

❤❤ i must say you wear many different hats.. the squirrel in you seems random and flighty and quick-witted and Charming. Then we get to the end of the video where your painting the fairy. You must be laser-focused and your attention to detail is beyond unbelievable. You would make a wonderful storyboard artist and you should be so proud of your artistic ability. ..AND...You're like the super cool girl next door... can't wait to see more 😊😊 have a lovely day

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh you are so kind! Thank you! I do wear many many hats! And I am glad there is a community of people that are interested in them!

[@jennifergray5499]

@@KarenCampbellArtist well I'm grateful to have found you. Interesting..my two favorite artists on utube are both named Karen!!❤❤🖌🖌🎨🎨 your latest one just dropped so here I go....hoppity skippity...to watch it next. Happy art! 😘

[@SandyW.Naples]

Fun fun fun for sure! Thank you for the wonderful tips!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ChantelleArts]

fantastic video and even better tips, love it ❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindyberg2468]

love me, some art supplies

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

same same same!

[@user-bl2dl9nr6f]

you are so cute i do these palettes .i bought many metal tiny tins ,they fit 12 half pans or 6 full pans,i also got 20 tiny plastic palettes ,they fit 6 half pans ,i love making my own ,thank you this is right up my alley ,i love your videos so much

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aw thank you! How awesome! Making your own is so fun!

[@chrissyhayes8762]

Great advice❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@randominternetuser00]

I'm in Australia. If I don't put Daniel Smith into a dry pan, the pigment separates from the binder in some colours & it becomes unusable. Another reason to pan and swatch expensive watercolours

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Totally!

[@joannagaylord6720]

Just ignore my last post, I hadn’t watched your great video far enough.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

No worries! 😂

[@dyannwynn7021]

Great video i love your fairy

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much 😀. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Wonderkell74]

Ha! I have a little self made palette in the same Bob Ross mint tin!! All the way in Australia! It is so perfectly cute. That tin was meant for paint 😂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

OMG TWINS! Love it!

[@Wonderkell74]

@@KarenCampbellArtist ❤️😂

[@WendyColeArt]

How funny! I just spent a few hours yesterday reorganizing my watercolors so they are handy within arms reach, easy to grab fast and perfectly swatched. You spying on me? 😂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Great minds my friend!!! 🙌

[@Wonderkell74]

Quick question- my water colours shattered into pieces after they were dry in the pan. I am beginner, so I don’t know why. Is it paint quality? Age? Is there something I can do to prevent it?

[@karonbeale8685]

I had the same thing happen with Reeves watercolour. Real watercolours don't usually dissolve into flakes like the Reeves did. Lots of brands don't do the disintegrating thing. Van Gogh, Daniel Smith, and most other recognised brands don't disintegrate when put into pans. Heck you can even make your own watercolours from old make-up with the right binding medium. 👍🙂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

quality, YES :)

[@hammoussiu.c.w8816]

Your vedio very interesting for

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Glad you think so!

[@vonaldautterback8831]

Hi Karen! Thank you for this! Very helpful! Now I understand why you turn your liquid/tube watercolors into pans. 1) But why not just buy pan watercolors in the first place? Daniel Smith (for example) makes the same colors in pans as they do in tubes or do I have that wrong? Just wondering why do this extra step and not just buy pans? 2) Are you saving money always turning tubes into pans? 3) Or is it primarily about being able to travel with your watercolors? (which I guess goes back to my question why not just buy pans in the first place)? I did read that using watercolors straight from the tubes will give you more saturated color faster/better than from a pan, but, as you say, can result in wasted paint! :-)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

All great questions!! It’s the other way around with Daniel Smith - they only come in tubes! Just a FEW come in pans sets, but very few! Most fine art watercolor manufacturers produce tubes. They are also more economical for the consumer!

[@vonaldautterback8831]

Hi! I thought of another question (which you may cover in a different video) about when to use the various water-activated options. Of the two you used above, I am thinking you use traditional watercolor(pans) when you want to cover a large area and watercolor pencils for details/smaller areas and to help blend/shading? Does that sound right? In other, more traditional, watercolor videos-courses they seldom use other types of water-activated media! - not even watercolor pencils! Crazy! 😄

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

For this project the pencils you see are not watercolor pencils. They are regular colored pencils, you can use watercolor pencils though as well! I wanted to texture of the pencil marks and didn’t want to activate them which is why I didn’t use watercolor pencils. Hope that makes sense!

[@Crissyh]

I never buy tubes because of all the waste. Now I can put them in a pan and swatch the colors!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nice!

[@joannagaylord6720]

You keep mentioning filling the pans. What are you filling them with?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Well the watercolors, of course!

[@barbaramoore3081]

I just watched, I think her name is kristy rice. She put small pill shape magnets inside her pans then squirted the paint over it I never thought of that.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes! Seems to work pretty well!

[@petalpusher]

I don't know the exact magnets Kristy used in her video, but wanted to caution folks that not all metal magnets are the same. Some will rust/corrode over time, depending on the metal or coating's ability to withstand moisture. Some anti-corrosive magnets on the side of my refrigerator began to corrode within 3 years...likely were manufactured with less pure materials than the online seller had claimed.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@Crissyh]

Is there any way to get around the two commercials??????????????????????????

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sorry! I didn’t have the choice to get rid of the mid roll this Time for some reason 🤷‍♀️ I have premium for $9/mo - no ads! 💃 I always select no mid rolls when I can, promise!

[@michellemusselman1923]

I never knew you can squirt water color into a pan and then just let it dry.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yep! Pretty cool!

[@madgrammy697]

Guilty! 😂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

HAHA

[@madgrammy697]

Oh my goodness. I have a fusion palate and didn’t know the plastic could be removed! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Now you know :)

[@zornitzapetrova7339]

I would disagree that there is no right way to use them- there is noWROG way!! And we are all hoarders, that is it.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh yeah totally. My opinions aren’t really that strong about any of it - do whatever you want 🤷‍♀️ it’s all good 😊