Transform Your Watercolor Paintings with this ONE Color

[@paintingandchocolate]

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[@UJB123]

Yep. Definitely makes a painting pop. I generally use the water soluble graphite pencils or Neutral WC. But I do like my Blacks & Greys. Payne’s Grey is good but I may not want blue hue. Or you could simply use black & white to make a neutral grey if they are included with the pallet. I’ll have to check out Graphite Grey.

[@paintingandchocolate]

So many possibilities and probably more surprising colors we could try!

[@awkward_witch_of_the_east]

I love this! Another awesome product that I recently discovered is liquid charcoal!! It comes in a tube like a watercolor and you use it the same as a watercolor, but it’s charcoal and looks so gorgeous, similar to this, and also by schminke 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Ohh I didn't know that one! Thank you!

[@VoxUrania]

Beautiful!! That painting would look fabulous in an antique frame. Just realized, graphite paint would be great for values studies too. 🤔 Thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Great points! Thank you as well 🙂

[@susankelly4911]

Wow wow wow. When you put the grey over the blue and pink to make it look more atmospheric my jaw just dropped to the point I nearly put a dent in the floor. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm so impressed at how stunning this painting looks.😮 Thank you so much for sharing this. I love it. Keep up the good work. Much love Susan ❤❤❤❤👍🤗🤗😀🎨

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Susan, you depicted your reaction so vividly it made me smile, thank you 😁

[@susankelly4911]

@@paintingandchocolate ❤❤❤👍🎨😀

[@camillaswart3959]

This is so beautiful and relaxing

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247]

Great use of a different color that makes a huge difference, thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@yincreativestudio]

It’s so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing these amazing information!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Yu Yin!

[@neurotictigers]

Girl, I LOVE your style. I am drawn to more desaturated atmospheric artworks. New subscriber here.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 🙂 I'm happy to know other desaturated paintings enthusiasts!

[@patriciacufre334]

Very impressive and surprisingly impacting 🎉❤🎉

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@pupawupagus]

i’m obsessed with water soluble graphite! thank you for another option random: thank you for your correct used of “unique.” there aren’t gradients of unique!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@melissaaldosari8024]

This is a very striking painting! Love it!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Melissa, I'm glad you liked it 🙂

[@sandyb4693]

Such a beautiful effect. I didn't have any water soluble graphite, but I did have some water soluble carbon so I thought I'd give it a try.... it's definitely not the same thing😸. Next time I think I'll try my graphitint pencils instead. 😃 Also, Thanks for the tip on the graphite watercolors.... they look easier to use in large washes than the pencils. Thanks as always for all you do!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Hi, I just stumbled on you and your usage from water soulable graphite on a beautiful sparrow using this technique - I found it ututtetly amazing how this changed the whole piece. It has so much more depth abd charachter? I am not an artist, just a "would like to be" newbie. I am very nosey and while watching you on this work of art, you brushed over it at approx. 4.06 with some clear fluid so that your colours wouldnt be so activated on the next layer. With what was that please, was it a varnish or something? you also used guash white - I'm sorry to ask, but I have only heard of guash in acrylic - is this the same, or is there also for aquarell paintings? It certainly works beautiful against the graphite accenting the highlight. Your tutorials are so nicely done, you explain so well and easy to understand, packed full of information and your artwork is stunning! I was instantly drawn to the difference how the colours worked and changed atmosphere - its really amazing! You make it look so easy, but I know its not, that years of practice and learning took place long before getting so good. I would like to thank you for sharing this, its a huge asset to have. Lynda🧚🏼‍♀️💕

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Lynda! I rewetted with water to layer paints another time. The white is gouache, but white watercolor also works. Acryics could work if that's all you have but the former two are easier to add and work with watercolors.

[@scottmantooth8785]

*any thoughts of combining this with a very subtle marbling technique for the background?...possibly for complex cloud techniques or to convey an other worldly/alien dream/landscape*

[@paintingandchocolate]

I thought of modeling paste but not this, thank you for the suggestion !

[@scottmantooth8785]

@@paintingandchocolate *i've had interesting results with fountain pen inks and adding a few other additives to it but i've also used oil paints and a very tiny amount of odorless paint thinner floated on the surface of water...look at what is done with the practice of Suminagashi for more detailed suggestions on how this might work...i'm seeing this as being more background subtly than overt and standoutish...but then i love to experiment with textures and color shades and gradiants*

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Turned out beautifully. I have been eyeing this paint :)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Let me know how you like it if you try it out!

[@Gigiridgway]

Beautiful

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@julieduncan1996]

Magical! Love it!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much!

[@letsrokart3799]

A wonderful and amazing art piece😍😍😍

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 🥰 I'm.glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@liviariviello9474]

Stupendo, sei bravissima!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Grazie mille!

[@stevesewful]

wow thank you for sharing your skill

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@minkg8178]

Ive tried the Derwent liquid graphite but the smell was too much for me. Do the ones you used have the same problem, or are they ok?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Are you referring to graphite pencils that are water-soluble or watercolor paint of some sort? I haven't noticed anything with my supplies. Maybe I'm less sensitive too?

[@minkg8178]

@@paintingandchocolate Oh, I've just checked and they're not Derwent, they're "Derivan liquid pencil". They were in tubes.

[@wickedways1291]

Beautiful...

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you !

[@jackgraff4132]

Hello étonnant et beau...!!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Merci!

[@glenda7921]

You’re such a rebel!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Always 😉

[@dinorocks4887]

how did you prevent reactivation of below layers??

[@paintingandchocolate]

Dry completely and then you can wet again.

[@jrsinsf]

Wonderful technique!👍 For your english speaking viewers, you could substitute the word "dull" for "terne". It will make more sense for them Jim from the Périgord

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 😁

[@mathilda6763]

I had the pre-notion from the thumbnail that you must be French. haha, I don't know why but the thumbnail looked "French" to me. only in a positive way of course. :) I was a bit confused for a moment you didn't have a French accent. XD

[@paintingandchocolate]

That is funny to know! I understand what you mean as I also perceive things like these and I always wonder if it's just me or I'm a weirdo! Curious to know what makes a thumbnail look french though 😁

[@readthetype]

If you simply add white acrylic paint to all your colours, I’m not certain it constitutes a watercolour painting any longer.

[@paintingandchocolate]

It's white gouache. There is just a tiny amouny in the boat.

[@MakinMovies7]

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