Don Andrews Reveals the Art of Granulation & Color Mixing on the page for Stunning Results!

[@roshie187]

I love this so much!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you R,,, glad you liked it! Friend Don

[@benspeeds]

Personally, I would call this technique wet in wet charging. Granulation is a characteristic behavior of certain pigments but i've never heard of it referred to as a technique. Sometimes terms get mixed up so...whatever. Granulation or not, this gentleman definitely wins the award for outstanding color courage! Lol!

[@creativewatercolor]

I own the whole dvd set and not only learned a lot from it but enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended.

[@ShielaBPumon]

We love it... very good illustration...

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Wow,Don,truly wonderful. ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Cathy,,, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@SlySkippy15]

For someone like me who doesn’t understand watercolor, this video explains so much. Thank you

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Skippy,,,glad to have you with us! Friend Don

[@lindaehlert8428]

Love the spontaneity and colours used! THANK YOU for the inspirational video where the artist is using an exciting technique and showing a great eye and skill.

[@zerocalvin]

it really make me an awe whenever I see master impressionist at work.. all they do is put in random color and a painting appears on it's own...

[@katherinesimonds622]

That just looks like so much fun! And freeing! Can't wait to try!

[@renmuffett]

I believe you are referring to Luminous Gradation washes - which means any gradual change in hue, value, or color intensity. Granular wash - a wash made with watercolor pigments that settle out on textured paper creating a natural textural pattern.

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

A magician with his wand brush , amazing .

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you Anthony,,,,we're glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@TbirdMan]

Debra Sullivan, you are correct about granulation. Probably means gradation, but it doesn't much matter . It is possible to increase just about any color's granularity by adding some granulating medium.

[@lindaruss3772]

Enjoying your tutorials Don. Watched the first this morning. In the process of getting over pneumonia. Eager to try out your technique.

[@donandrews3468]

Hi Linda, glad you liked the program, get well soon and back to the studio! Friend Don

[@keariewashburn4680]

I really love the discovery in this! So much fun and enjoyment Thank you 😊

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Zamiiz]

STUNNING WORK!!! absolutely beautiful

[@loviisamarja]

Beautifully done, Don! Thank you!

[@cecilialofgren1396]

Oh my... that’s just wonderful! Thank you!✨

[@vanessaboman8143]

I found you on another channel as you showed how to make loads of greens from two main colors.. I do calligraphy and I want to use watercolour within the letters rather as a background. I loved this painting when it came up next. Thank you so much!

[@FranEgui]

Beautiful class. Thank you very much!

[@marenbriggs5822]

Very inspiring! Love it!

[@ailishniriain787]

Beautiful - thank you.

[@tinacloud5888]

It so beautiful.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Tina,,, thank you, I'm glad you liked the video! Friend Don

[@jmeyer3rn]

Magic. I only do watercolor. I started with colored pencils and then watercolor pencils. I have a huge respect for all paintings done in this medium. I'm an old dog and hope I haven't started too late. One question I have for you: Are you a natural southpaw? Whatever, you're an amazing artist and I'm so happy to find your videos. Hopefully I'll find the time and just darned well make the time to do what you're doing. Awesome job, Don!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you...and yes, I am from Alabama originally! :)

[@keariewashburn4680]

Don I'm back in Alabama at this time. I've lived in other states too. I would like to see Newfoundland ( St Johns) I don't know if you stay in Alabama, but if I find that you are and doing some class or selling your paintings, I will be sure to catch it. ❤ thank you for your talent and videos

[@nicolabalsebre8567]

Thanks Don for this new outstanding tutorial.

[@katherinewestryan3678]

Anxious to take your workshop in Jacksonville Fl next week!!!

[@Arunartist]

Sir, you are great artist i am you big fan 🌺🌺🌹😊

[@carmeloschifano1025]

You're the MAN Don, Fuggetaboutit

[@majrminer]

Everyone critiquing Don's usage of the term, but not one of them can paint like him... I'm going with what Don says! 😃

[@sheliacruz3502]

This is awesome. Thank you

[@Bees123Knees]

Beautiful colours. But, that's not what granulation means. I'm not sure about American Journey paints but any other that I've seen will say right on the tube whether it's granulating or not. Non-granulating pigments are those that react smoothly and evenly with water. They tend to cover the paper equally, with little or no variation in color and texture. Some other pigments are granulating, which means that when water is added the pigments separate from the binder and settle into the “valleys” of the paper. As it dries in the “valleys” it leaves a grainy texture. But you don't need to layer it in order to see it. I would call what you're doing "glazing." Unless I'm horribly confused, lol!

[@MurnauNeko]

Some pigments kind of react to each other, and may generate some extra texture, that they don't show when used separately. I believe that's the point of the video. But you are right regarding individual colours and their interaction with the paper. I wouldn't call wet in wet glazing, but that's just me. You can also in some cases achieve better granulation by using a less textured paper, because pigment flows more randomly and settle in very uneven patterns.

[@renmuffett]

You are totally correct. Granulation is the character of particular pigments and using two non-granulating pigments in this way is not granulating and will not create texture. He is glazing, sort of. Usually a glaze dries some before layering another over. I believe he is referring to Gradation - which means any gradual change in hue, value, or color intensity.

[@ghosttownsentinel5288]

@@renmuffett That is not GLAZING either. What he is doing is CHARGING a color by introducing another color into it while still wet, for various effects. Perhaps the word granulation was misused by Mr Andrews in this video. Granulation is not a technique in itself, but an attribute of certain watercolor pigments that can be used advantageously to define textures on cold pressed papers.

[@jrdscrgn]

When you charge colors, even non-granulating colors will granulate. Because the different pigments have different weights, one will float over another.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix and flow on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture. I think of glazing as when you paint one color, then dry it and glaze another color over it.

[@phillippathomas9963]

Fabulous.....thank you👍👍

[@sooart5333]

beautiful~!!

[@kashivishwanath7603]

Sir. You are fantastic teacher and an artist. The colours you choose are so soothing. Is there any logic on colour selection that could be related to colour wheel, your feedback would help us ( beginners like me) a lot. Lovely painting.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi kashivishwanath,,,, I just came across your comments from 4 years ago,,,, sorry to be so long getting back to you! But yes,,,, I have a free video on my website,, donandrewsstudio.com ,,that addresses color selection, go to the video section and scroll down to Color Harmony,,,,the image is a Guatemala Church! Friend Don

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Hey, Don! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Love your dry humor, too :). I just subscribed. Looking forward to more videos

[@ready4myKing]

Dear Mr. Andrews, I love this technique so much! May I share your video on my Facebook page?

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you,,,by all means share this video! Friend Don

[@amandafarris3565]

I wish you had allowed us to see at least a little of the running together of the original washes.

[@digiphot2]

Is your painting style impressionistic? I have an upcoming painting of a Western Toad, and I have to be precise in my color application! I just can't see me doing total granulation on my painting! Is there a right time and a wrong time to do granulation? I have a video of Jean Haines, where she installs her color wet on dry, and with a bit of wet on wet she shows how watercolor can be totally controlled. Her application seems a bit like acrylic or oil with a bit of wetting medium. And yes this is the guy from Spokane, WA. We have just purchased a larger home, with a large basement, and a room big enough for my watercolor studio. I also just found a #300 lb. 22 x 30 Moulin du Roy watercolor paper by Canson, Cold Press and Hot Press, for $7.14 per sheet at Hobby Lobby! WOW! Stay tuned for my "TOAD"! Ha Ha! Drop me a line! Christmas is coming 122 days left! HoHoHo! Bah Humberg!

[@pstutor1]

Potato potawto who cares what it is called. This is a beautiful technique he so generously taught us. I wish he had made more videos!

[@amandac6502]

To an extent but for someone seeking knowledge or information this video becomes misleading with wrong information.

[@francoiseblais884]

Hi beautiful painting I wish you would tell us the color you used

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Good advice and I'm trying to do that in my more recent videos...

[@callmedeno]

when i try to mix in a second color in the wash the brush contact (even when light) seems to lift some of previous pigment, so it ends up removing some rather than adding some.

[@Shaarca]

this guy kind of reminds me of Catweazle. Also he seems so funny and just nice in general)

[@dianacasey2392]

Where can I learn more about this granulation method?

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

I have videos, dvds and books on my website and also some short videos with descriptions. I also have some downloadable videos or streaming if that helps. www.donandrewsstudio.com

[@volkerbecker2198]

What paper do you used ?thx

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

I'm a creature of habit...:) I still use the Arches 140# cold press.

[@volkerbecker2198]

Thank you

[@Papershredderrr]

Gradation**, but hey you're a fantastic painter.

[@jrdscrgn]

When you charge (or gradate) non-granulating colors, you can create granulation. Because the pigments of the different colors have different weights.

[@YourMajesty143]

@@jrdscrgn - Regardless, this is still considered gradation. Granulation is an inherent property of the pigments. Yes you can manipulate the pigments to make it "appear" as if it were granulating, but that's not actually what's happening here. Creating tilted streaks of color is not the same as pigments naturally separating from the application of water. He's using the wrong terminology, and that can confuse beginners who might watch his videos.

[@RebekkaHay]

I’m not sure why you call this granulation - what you do is called wet into wet blending. Granulation in watercolours is when pigments separate and settle unevenly on the paper to give interesting textures and patterns.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Rebekka, It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture.

[@RebekkaHay]

@@DonAndrewsAWS Thanks so much for the clarification, it did not come across like that in the video. The result is stunning, I am going to try this, thanks again 🤩

[@amandac6502]

Read the comments kids, this is gradation, nothing to do with granulation (which is a legitimate property of watercolor painting).

[@malimillions]

If one of the most famous living watercolorist in america calls it granulation; it's granulation

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you! :)

[@madamedefarge7266]

If he calls his instrument a quaddle not a paintbrush, it's a quaddle.

[@bevhickey4674]

Peter wheeler

[@maximme]

damn, i totally misunderstood the word Granulation I always thought it had to do with grains forming in the paints

[@hanahle985]

No, that's not granulation. Granulation is as you mentioned, the granules of paint particles settling into the tooth of the paper making it look grainy.

[@valleybox_]

it is. this guy got his terms confused

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture.

[@berika2018]

Sad fact: there is no genuine manganese blue in production nowadays

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

I know but a good painter friend of mine just gave me a couple of his old boxes of the real Manganese blue which I love!

[@SaudagarWarna]

Don, enter Islam and success

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Sorry Saudagar,,,,,my boss is a Jewish carpenter! Friend Don