Exploring 6 Weird Watercolors by Daniel Smith

Today I’m sharing 6 of the weirdest watercolors ever by Daniel Smith. They are very strange but when mixed together create such a wonderfully intriguing palette of colors. Let me introduce them then create a color mixing chart so you can see the beauty hidden inside. Sit back and enjoy, thank you for joining me!
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[@karencooper2177]

I love when you do this! Anyone who is saying this is a waste of paint? Is it a waste of ink when you are learning to write or do math? No, you are learning. I've learned so much about mixing colors from your videos! Keep them coming. You are my favorite teacher. Thank you!

[@kellyhoernig]

Color mixing is one of my favorite things and I'm thrilled you get so much out of it. Thanks for watching!

[@kaynignrowan9305]

The lavender and rare green earth mix is exquisite! I would never have thought to mix those. "The only wasted paint is the paint you do not use".

[@kellyhoernig]

Lavender with anything is my favorite of mixes, I can't live without it LOL And totally agree with your quote!

[@urban_fox4658]

I love, love Daniel Smith’s Lavender, but I gotta say, when I went to buy it again, I decided to go with a recommendation I heard and bought Van Gogh’s Lavender instead. It’s so much less expensive (like, by $10) and it’s gorgeous! Uses the same exact pigments (PB29/PV19/PW6), but it is just a tiny bit more on the purple side. Course, you can add a dot of Ultramarine Blue to “fix” that, if necessary. It was a great buy! Especially for those that need a less pricey alternative! ❤

[@aj-yi6os]

Never thought I’d have so much fun watching paint dry.😂😂. So fascinating, thank you so much

[@kellyhoernig]

You are too kind and I appreciate you watching so much, thank you!

[@neuroticnation144]

😂😂😂

[@Chris-wn6sc]

This is my version of "sharkweek" 😂 this has me glued to the tv 😂

[@kellyhoernig]

@@Chris-wn6sc omg you have me cracking up over here - duunnn dunnn… 🦈

[@kellyhoernig]

@@neuroticnation144 totally enjoyed your laughing emojis!

[@memerrill007]

I love watching these swatches being created. They’re little works of art in themselves. Thanks for creating these.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are so nice, thank you for watching!

[@maureencepiel959]

I agree with you about swatching colors and mixtures. It makes it easier and quicker to decide what color/mixture to use in my paintings. Nice selection by the way.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you, I was going for more earthy tones with this "weird" experiment, glad you liked it!

[@donnaking4353]

It’s wonderful to see all my former SDP instructors teaching watercolor on KZbin. Thank you for such an informative explanation of granulating colors.

[@kellyhoernig]

You have known me a while for sure, thank you for following me on my new journey and welcome to In the Studio!

[@Komponents]

This is great! Thanks! But what I really want to know is how you do such gorgeous lettering!

[@kellyhoernig]

If you watched my 5 top watercolor secrets, I share how I do all of my lettering. Thank you!

[@Chris-wn6sc]

This palette is fascinating, it screams cavepainting. Love it ❤ I will he running to the store for some lavender, I adore anything muted down / greyish and I had no idea lavender could do that, thanks so much for the tip!

[@kellyhoernig]

Never thought of it for cave painting, such a wonderful topic, thank you for sharing!

[@bonnierosendale]

I LOVE the lavender mixed with the Aussie Red Gold, the one in the lavender row. I have both these colors and use them often, but don't think I've ever mixed them. The granulation in this mix just makes me happy!

[@kellyhoernig]

Pick 5 random colors and mix with both of them, the results will be amazing and so inspiring, promise!

[@GaryScott-pdx]

This is the first mix paint video that I’ve watched to the end. I learned so much but the biggest thing was that i tend to add too much of a color when i mix my paints. Thanks for the great video!

[@kellyhoernig]

Since I painted for over 30 years in acrylics, adding water is my downfall. I always have to remind myself it is not meant to be solid but more transparent. Skills are hard to retrain sometimes LOL Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Catladyart]

I love the splashing! It seems to make things sparkle!

[@kellyhoernig]

For me it adds interest and a beautiful texture that I absolutely love, thank you!

[@SMCCRADY2]

I have all these colors. Time to experiment!

[@kellyhoernig]

How fun is that? Let the mixing mayhem begin!

[@BB-nz5sk]

You had me at “weird”!!!! Love that this is becoming a series!!! Thank you!!!

[@kellyhoernig]

It's because of all of you watching! I'm glad I'm not the only one loving weird color combinations and I'm thrilled to be sharing some of my favorites.

[@kellyhoernig]

It is because of all of you here! I'm thrilled to be sharing weird colors to mix and glad I'm not the only one who loves to experiment with them.

[@neuroticnation144]

Really quirky colors! Far more interesting than pure color swatches. Makes me want to experiment.

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes to experimentation! Pull out some colors and just play, it is that easy.

[@CastleMc]

Wonderful muted colors. Your "diagonal" method of mixing/swatching is the one I learned in art school 40 years ago, and I do see some other people still following it. I didn't know that lavender muted other pigments; I'm guessing it has some white in it. Love the effect, thanks!

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes there is white in Lavender so that helps but it is the loveliness of the color that makes it so magical in mixing.

[@amandaluker9268]

Brilliant colour mixes for Australian eucalyptus trees

[@kellyhoernig]

Thanks for sharing that use, I appreciate it!

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

New to this channel, definitly coming back, 'cause You talk so wonderful of everycolor and made me start thinking in a nother kind of way...So fun to get new inspirational thoughts. Thanks

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and welcome to In the Studio!

[@neuroticnation144]

I’m interested in the Aussie gold now! I have both lunar blue and lavender and I really like them.

[@kellyhoernig]

It is an amazing color that truly enlightens every color it touches!

[@urban_fox4658]

I love, love Daniel Smith’s Lavender. When refreshing my stock, I went with a recommendation I heard on YT and bought Van Gogh’s Lavender instead. It’s about $10 less and it’s gorgeous! Uses the same exact pigments (PB29/PV19/PW6), but it is just a tiny bit more on the purple side. Course, you can add a dot of Ultramarine Blue to “fix” that, if necessary. It granulates a bit more, too, if you like that. It was a great buy! Especially for those that need a less pricey alternative! ❤

[@kellyhoernig]

I have VanGogh's lavender also and you are correct, it is a great alternative for less money. I highly recommend VanGogh watercolors and have many to play with in my palette. Thank you for watching!

[@curlew-3592]

I’ve just found and immediately subscribed to your channel. I absolute love it. This isn’t something I’ve done before, but I would like to thank you for sharing your ideas and providing us with this beautiful channel. My husband passed away a couple of years ago and I now spend a part of every day painting, it definitely is excellent therapy. I am working my way through a nature journal for my little granddaughter. I am going to start a sketchbook for myself at the same time using your lovely ideas. Many many thanks.😁🇬🇧 Ps., I’ve just heard you say you’re an acrylic painter, I’m just a bit confused!!😂😂

[@kellyhoernig]

I painted in acrylic for my entire life so it is hard to remember to add water to my watercolors LOL they are always a bit drier and heavier than I want. The life of an artist, right? I somehow make it work though. Thanks for watching and welcome to In the Studio!

[@lauradunnings1814]

I absolutely love watching you test colors and make your color charts! I never took the time to experiment and sample and create ..and splashing before I found your channel 🙂 I’m learning so much and really appreciate the time you spend demonstrating and explaining your process. Thank you !!!

[@kellyhoernig]

It is my pleasure to share here on KZbin and I'm glad you are enjoying my processes, thanks for watching!

[@xxMrsHuntxx]

Amazing video! I’ve learned so much! I have most of these colours, I’m going to give this a go, thank you so much ❤

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and enjoy mixing these weird but wonderful colors!

[@sueb6099]

Aussie red gold🥳

[@kellyhoernig]

A favorite and you can see why, thank you for watching!

[@aleidadiaz2261]

Love your mixing videos. So helpful!

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for letting me know and I'm so happy that they provide helpful information for your watercolor journey!

[@jeanharris7500]

Thanks! I think my favorite is the lavender. It is so versatile. On the other hand I also like brights. By the way, your second row made me think of Mac and Cheese, lol. But best of all, you made me think and consider different ways of using color.

[@kellyhoernig]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this swatching, thank you for watching! Love that it made you think of mac 'n cheese LOL

[@angelagioia5211]

Another lovely Saturday morning spent with Kelly. This time coffee and home made raspberry jam. Both your palette and the jam were delicious.

[@kellyhoernig]

I love that we spend Saturday mornings together, now about that jam....

[@denisecurtis7422]

So informative and enjoyable. Thank you.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are very welcome, glad my explanation was helpful!

[@denisespillane9242]

Beautiful. I love how you explained how you look at the colors. All of a sudden my vision changed. Love love love

[@kellyhoernig]

Yes!! That is amazing and when you keep asking yourself about the colors you are mixing, you will be amazed at how it changes the way you look at everything - it is all and adventure, enjoy it!

[@denisespillane9242]

Also the color I must get is hematite violet. I do have moon glow and lunar violet so maybe I can sub them. Will play

[@AllisonBaconStout]

I love watching you swatch. I learn so much every time! Now I have to go get a tube of Lunar Blue.

[@kellyhoernig]

Lunar blue is amazing, thanks for watching Allison!

[@mnap1595]

We apparently have similar tastes in color. With the exception of lavender, which I also find lovely and will likely purchase with my next stock, these are all staples in my palette. Such a lovely mix of colors for blending.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are going to love the addition of lavender on your palette, thanks for watching!

[@deborahhillman4120]

This is a great video!! I love color mixing! If you like the colors that actually separate, Daniel Smith’s Rose of Ultramarine and Cascade Green are extremely granulating! If you squeeze a bit onto a ceramic palette and spritz with water, wait 5-10 min. And you’ll see the 2 distinct colors in both of them! Cascade= bright green and a beautiful Aqua blue and R of U= gradient from violet to bluish lavender to red violet to bright pink. I also notice the same stickiness you mentioned in the video when you used Rare Green Earth when I use Terre Verte. I love the color, but it almost doesn’t mix with water. It stays a bit clumpy and when dried onto a palette I barely use it and it’s gone! I thought it was me, but maybe not! Anyhow I’m a new subscriber and I just wanted to thank you for this video! What a treasure!❤

[@kellyhoernig]

I have both of those colors so will have to take time out to play, thanks for the suggestion! Terre Verte in any brand seems hard to get any color from and uses so much paint, I'm not a fan. I love the tone but it is just too much work sometimes. Glad you enjoyed the mixing video and welcome to In the Studio!

[@deborahhillman4120]

@@kellyhoernig oh good, enjoy your playtime! I agree about the terra verte. It’s been a while since I’ve used it…it’s a shame.

[@butterpoweredbike6135]

That was so fun! I have lavender that I occasionally reach for in mountain paintings, but I've never thought of using it as a mixing color! I'm seeing so much potential for cloud grey, particularly the warmest one, which is so stormy.

[@kellyhoernig]

Oh my goodness you are in for a treat. Pull out 5-10 colors and start mixing with lavender, it will get you so excited with the endless possibilities this color offers!

[@butterpoweredbike6135]

@@kellyhoernig I sketched some porcini mushrooms yesterday and used the lavender to create all the lighter shadows, including those mixed with raw sienna. The effect was really terrific!

[@kellyhoernig]

@@butterpoweredbike6135 how fun is that and weren't you surprised at the beautiful tone lavender gave the raw sienna. It is a magical color for sure, enjoy the discoveries of it!

[@gartlande]

Thank you for explains why you set it up this way and. How you mix each sample so the current base color dominates a bit.

[@kellyhoernig]

You are very welcome and glad me showing the color mixing to create a dominate color line helped. Hope you give making a color chart of your own a try!

[@melodycrites3145]

Inspiring.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that YEAH!

[@SAP64]

You have a very unique way of mixing colours. I'm going to have to try this method. Today I picked up a lavender & lilac from a local art supplier, their own house brand called Opus Essential watercolours. That was before watching this video, so it was interesting seeing the result you had using lavender.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you so much and you are in for a real treat with those fabulous mixing colors, have fun playing!

[@Devenny67]

I loved this video. I’m very partial to Daniel Smith paints. Now I would like to see you paint an eggplant with these

[@kellyhoernig]

Daniel Smith are my favorites for sure because of their earthy colors. I will work on that eggplant, thanks for watching!

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

I have and LOVE all of these colors from DS! I counted my Daniel Smith tubes and I have 93. Yes. Ninety. Three. 96 if you count the double I accidentally bought not remembering I already had them, lol! I can't say I have a favorite brand for watercolors because I love them for different things. Michael Harding for the absolute quality perfection, the saturation in every color (even his Terre Vertes and Lapis Lazuli are SO pigmented!), the flow, the ease of rewetting, everything. Daniel Smith because that paint brand is like your eccentric goth cousin, the entire Prima Tek line, the interesting mixes and unique pigments (or, normal pigments, just unique preparations of them!), And Holbein is your bratty 4 year old sister who is OBSSESSED with only wearing bright colors and rainbows, pastels and unicorns , neons and psychedelic patterns, crisp, clear colors and pastels that aren't chalky. Perfect for illustrative work, cartoons, and bright/pastel objects like flowers and cosplay costumes, toys and anime!

[@kellyhoernig]

OMGoodness, your paint family description is fantastic, has me laughing out loud right now, thank you!

[@maureencepiel959]

Amy, thank you for listing and explaining those paint brands. I will have to explore them and maybe spend some more money too! 🎨😁

[@angela14962002]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you Angela!

[@gartlande]

I don’t know much yet but when I look at all of the squares look like they are granulating. Or maybe I don’t understand what granulating means.

[@kellyhoernig]

Granulation has a sediment on it, like little black dots/granules. The water splashes give all the colors texture but not granulation.

[@beejayem42]

👍🐨

[@kellyhoernig]

Glad you and the koala enjoyed it!

[@kookatsoonjan]

Do you have a painting to show that includes these6 colours...in actual....APPLICATION?...THANKS JANIS

[@kellyhoernig]

I haven't done anything with this particular mixing palette.

[@dq3974]

Love your mixes! The splashing though - ugh! 😣

[@kellyhoernig]

I splash everything because I love the color depth, texture and seeing what the paint with do with a lot of water. No one said you have to do it.

[@kookatsoonjan]

NOW at 42:37...suddenenly your swatch is in focus...I am seeing ...somewhat better what the colour even is on the swatch....Janis

[@kellyhoernig]

Glad you see the granulation, it is beautiful!

[@peterrabbit2865]

You talk. About the granulation. , but I see a pattern and it looks like it's from the paper... why not. Use untextured paper?

[@kellyhoernig]

Granulation is there, it's the tiny flecks of black/grey granules. I don't really like hot press paper so that's why I don't use it. Thank you for watching!

[@doreenhedtke4139]

I think you are my new best friend

[@kellyhoernig]

You made me laugh LOL Thank you and welcome to In the Studio!

[@kookatsoonjan]

you brought me up close @ 42:37...and I am seeing NO GRANULATION...JUST WATER SPOTCHES/CAULIFLOWERS...everywhere...which was the effect you were going for with yourflicking of H2O...but...you have ruined the natural granulation...in my opinion...I wanted to see some granulation...and all I see close up is cauliflowers and blooming from water flicking.

[@kellyhoernig]

Thank you for sharing your opinion but I love the splashing and it is my color chart.

[@kookatsoonjan]

sadly everything is BLURRY... and 1008p HD option is not available...just the lower high definition. The maximum you offer is 720...makes it blurry for me...too made you could not do the higher resolution...even your writing above the swatches is illegible...such a shame for such an awesome COLOUR EXERCISE...

[@kellyhoernig]

I live in the country with a little better than dial up, I'm grateful that I have 720. I share all the colors below in the video description box and repeat them over and over in the video so you aren't missing anything.