Limited Palette Series Ep. 1 | Naples Yellow, Cobalt Turquoise, Terra Cotta

[@godzandheros]

The finished eye was very reminiscent of Arleesha's rainbow skin and I love it so much. Watching you layer the colours reminded me why I _love_ transparent mediums, you really can't create the same effect with opaque mediums and I think it's what makes watercolour so special.

[@InLiquidColor]

Hello! I'm so excited to share this new series with you. I've been pulling all nighters this week getting everything edited and ready for you :) Since this is coming out at a different time than my usual uploads, I'd be especially grateful if you'd like to do any of the things the algorithm craves (likes, comments, shares, watchtime, etc.)! Thank you so much! What are some of your favorite color mixes from this trio? Did you prefer one kangaroo over the other? What do these colors inspire you to paint? Let us know!

[@windywednesday4166]

I found the color thumbnails extremely useful... going through the process and showing the reality of painting something once, then three more times just to set up for the second painting... that's real. It's amazing and quick to be able to do studies on a computer! So handy for value studies too. Another option is to take a scan and make copies. ❤

[@bloomhavenstudios]

Very happy about this series. I love limited palettes and enjoy seeing interesting new combinations. I would love to learn more about doing digital mock-ups of paintings.

[@emoooooly7350]

Not me also relying on my minds eye with a half a reference photo and all the unearned confidence of a puppy who hasn't been barked at yet. I'm just glad we're all on the same page today

[@InLiquidColor]

That is an adorable visualization 🥰😆

[@MDCampbell]

This is fabulous, Denise!! Thank you for sharing this discussion. I love a limited palette, and your choice here is similar to the Yellow Ochre/Burnt Sienna/Prussian Blue triad which I fondly call the “master’s palette.” You really showcase these colors beautifully and make me really want to work with it. And that’s such a good thing!

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you, Mark! I'm so excited to dive into all these tiny palettes. There are some really fun ones in here!

[@Magnificentfruitdove]

BIG vote for more info/videos on how you use digital mockups to support your physical painting process! There is a lot that tech tools can bring to gain insight into how colors might work together in physical pigment. I would love to know more and thanks in advance. BTW another DaVinci devotee here :)

[@slane_design]

I could watch you swatch and paint 24/7! You have such an amazing talent and regardless of what you say...so much control! Watercolor has a mind of its own, but I think you have some telepathic connection to it!!!

[@kaylaphillingane4354]

What a wonderful idea and beautiful paintings, this looks like such a fun exercise!

[@Carolyn750]

As an Australian, I have to say, both of the Roos are great examples of one of our favourite critters. That red is just perfect. Love the limited palette really beautiful, and I'm excited to see more ❤

[@morganadams2122]

When you posted the picture of the eye I was SO hoping to see your process and I love it so much

[@InLiquidColor]

Of course! I try to be as honest as I can with thumbnails and social posts about videos and what's in them. I don't wanna let you down! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jessbutterfly1934]

Aussie here and very happy with what you created. Kangaroo is gorgeous. Definitely very Australian colours

[@reneaclark7689]

I absolutely love this combo, so pretty. I like both paintings, but the first is my favorite of the two. That blue under the second is great, and I think a bit more organic mixing of the pure colors on the paper would have been nice on the first one. Love this series!

[@LilDivette]

Love this series! Many of the masters used triads and their color choices are some of my favorites. Can’t wait to see more from this series! 👩‍🎨❤️

[@margaretzee8162]

Great that you told us what paper and brush you used at the beginning of the eye painting, but looks like you also used at least one other brush - please let us know all supplies you used. Thanks!

[@InLiquidColor]

They're all in the description and it's mentioned later in the video when I use it again for a longer stretch of time. If I'm using a solid black brush, it's always a Silver Black Velvet.

[@InLiquidColor]

Also, if you're referring to the highlight brush, there is a note on screen at 13:25.

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

I love extreme limited palettes like this. Great video! I'm excited to try this combo. One thing I like to see early in the swatching is how dark can I go when mixing all three. Like you mention the relative colour is a lot of fun to play with. But I often have trouble seeing what the darkest is before swatching so I can work the other values around it.

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you, and indeed! The darkest mixes with this triad is in that second row with PB36 and PR102 :)

[@berolinastrassmann]

Mixing gradients of 2 colours was such a good idea! I find this more useful, as it reflects s what you need while painting. I love the triad and the roos. The eye looked great too!

[@Wendy8888]

What a beautiful limited palette. I loved seeing all the layers painted in on the eye. I tend to be heavy handed with watercolor and I don't do enough layering. I think I like the first kangaroo better (probably because it's a bit more realistic in coloration). Yes I'd love to see digital color mockups at some point when you have time!

[@xfranczeskax]

Totally love the series already! I also love that we can see your honest tries! The comparison of the two versions was incredibly insightful. Hope you don't stress out over the content too much, the imperfect is just as useful as the perfect and your voice over with the giggles and all was really relaxed. And therefore relaxing. :)

[@ericakauffman5786]

I loved this idea of the limited pallet and you presented it so well. The first kangaroo is my preference: even that lower right area you don't care for. It just looks like he is in the brush. Eye pupils are not black-black, despite the reference. Take a look at your own pupil or of a pet's. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Calibizaro]

I really enjoyed watching this and I look forward to more limited palette videos! The first kangaroo has its charms, and certainly some lovely browns, but I also really like how the cobalt was better featured in the second.

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you! Episode 2 is in the words! It's been another beast to edit, but I'm so excited to share it with everyone soon!

[@PeachesandMoss]

I love the terra cotta. Really great color combo!

[@jubileej1629]

Your voice is amazing. Your art? Even better!

[@sarahkarber8956]

I'm pretty new to watercolor, just trying to jam it in during my lunch breaks the past couple of years and I had never actually hadn't even considered the possibility of digital mock-ups for painting layers and planning it out. I would love to watch a quick lesson on it sometime. Thanks!

[@InLiquidColor]

I didn't have a drawing tablet until pretty recently so it definitely wasn't an option when I first started out. I'm still a baby when it comes to knowing how to use it properly, but so far it's been incredibly helpful. If my plans for the next limited palette video works out, I've already started recording the digital prep process, so I'll be sure to include it (as long as I can pull off the actual painting 😆)!

[@gardengirl6636]

Beautiful, wall painted, and inspiring as usual! A limited-color palette series is such a great idea! ❤️💛💙

[@sleepydrJ]

I love those gorgeous browns you got in the swatch!

[@ChantelleArts]

I am so excited for this series, I cannot wait for the next episode ☺☺

[@LindsayKitson]

I love the second kangaroo, the colour wcheme reminds me of the fox I did with nickel azo yellow, transparent red iron oxide, and phthalo turquoise, with a touch of quinacridone magenta.

[@rebeccaneef6070]

Really enjoyed this video! Since I (a) love using sedimentary and opaque pigments and (b) love Da Vinci paints (they're my main WC brand now) and (c) have been experimenting with different Triad palettes this week (just for the challenge; I'll never give up my split primary palette), this demo was made for me! I especially liked the eye demo. Oh, and those also happen to be 3 of my favorite Da Vinci pigments. BTW, ironically, although the Casaneo was problematic for you due to its less-pointy tip, you convinced me to buy some to try, as I dislike the super-pointy brushes that are in vogue these days, and had been really missing the rounded-tip sable "rounds" that were the rule up until the early 2000's. I treasure my old sable rounds, and wish I'd hung onto my old ox-hair ones, too. Hope to see more demo's like this one!

[@jordang7479]

Very excited for this series! I love limited palettes and how surprisingly versatile they can be! I need to try using them more😅

[@sharondeyoung4636]

Great new series. You combined all the things we love in your previous series. I especially liked the paintings, and the talks you did about them. Thanks.

[@jengoodwyn2715]

A visual feast for the eyes.

[@mjpete27]

Hi, it is so funny that I found the art channel side of KZbin when I decided to get back to traditional painting and leave digital workflow behind! I had a program called “Color It!” When I first started digital art and it did not have layers, Photoshop 3.0 was the first layer program and I simply didn’t have the money for it! So I just worked like I did on paper but on a computer! I hope you continue to enjoy working however you do, that said I learn more from working and re-working on paper. Thank you for sharing all of your process, I am still a fan!

[@arielle2745]

I do digital mock ups for most of my paintings! Yes, please, very interested to learn more about your process! 🙂💓

[@Prof_Granpuff]

This palette is WAY too gorgeous for me to actually have none of these colors! I've definitely got to try this with my closest approximants soon. I quite liked both of your kangaroos but definitely agree with your analysis of your favorite parts of each. Those pesky thoughts of what it "should" look like are definitely a struggle, but you did some fantastic work here.

[@Siriliasa]

I really like both pieces for different reasons! Most of which you already pointed out. I love earthy and subdued colours as well, so this particular triad was a treat for my eyes. I also would be very interested in seeing a video on your digital mock-up process. I find I always get paralyzed with uncertainty in regards to actually putting paint to paper, I think doing digital thumbnails is a great idea. Thank you for the great video, Denise!

[@LCLand]

Perhaps most of us are not interested in the digital but it was still helpful to see the quick snip of it so we understand your process. Your animal art is second to none and learning your process is primo art education.

[@msellenandrea]

Love a good limited palette, and I'm excited to see what's next :D

[@WingedJedi]

This video was really lovely and I also found it impressive how many different colors you were able to mix. I love seeing colorful portraits and animals, so seeing the eye study (a bit of an unusual subject on your channel) was a real treat. The second kangaroo is my favorite. I love the background behind the Roo's shoulders where the 3 colors meet. I gotta check my palette to see if I have similar paints to try out this limited palette.

[@chedoodles]

this was such a beautiful color trio🩷 i loved it

[@JennyGranberry]

I'm so excited about this series!

[@sekkachigaming]

i have to say I liked the first attempt, too! :)

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

I have both of your pallets. I look forward to using the colors that I can from them. I am enjoying the less is more approach to paint in painting. Thank you.

[@OpheliaStatonArtist]

I always love what you create!!! Always so inspiring!!❤❤❤

[@PeggyKunkel]

Love the limited palette. The colors are gorgeous.

[@joykruczay]

Can't wait for the next one! Apologies if I have mentioned this before, but Hazel Soan's "Art of the Limited Palette" (discussed in an interview with her on YT), is really outstanding and has many more combos that produce amazing results. Of course, you and Hazel have gifts of technique and color interpretation.

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you! Episode 2 is well underway, and I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone! I definitely watched Hazel's interview, and would have purchased her book if it wasn't out of print!

[@joykruczay]

@@InLiquidColor Oh, I had no idea it was OOP already, as I bought it a year ago from Blackwell's. Even though they are a UK company, they have a distribution center here and have excellent prices, often better than Amazon, with free shipping to the US. They will notify you when it is in. My hardcover copy was only $18 - money well spent!

[@InLiquidColor]

@@joykruczay oo thanks for the tip! I'll check it out.

[@hannahs8594]

I love limited palettes@ Super excited for this series

[@agentxp0749]

Love limited palettes, so excited for this series! 🙂🎨Two lovely paintings 🦘

[@Zoomfreaky]

So glad you are making another color mixing series. Enjoyed this video very much. Beautiful colors. Watching you paint is so satisfying. Looking forward to the next one. And thanks for also sharing your 'mistakes'. That is very helpful.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Denise, you have a lovely color sense and working with a trio is how I was first introduced to you and your channel! I have been watching your videos for quite some time and I am truly a fan. Your moody trio with DaVinci Paints of California was also my first introduction to DaVinci too! I do miss being on Patreon and missing the additional content from my favorite creators! I am hopeful that you are doing well over there and sharing your videos with us here on KZbin brings you more participants over there. I have every belief that this series is going to be wonderful! Thank you for sharing this lovely combination of colors with everyone. Please take care and enjoy your day!

[@MandaPanda254]

Gorgeous colour combo. I like both kangaroos equally in different ways. The first and second wash on the first kangaroo was just delightful with the subtle granulation showing

[@chiarasola826]

I loved this video! I really hope to see more with a limited palette. Turquoise is my favourite colour and I will try this triad for sure ✨ Between the two kangaroos, I prefer the second one, but I agree with you on the background and the grass in the first one 😊

[@jartecus]

Earthy limited palettes are the best, you made some great choices for it!

[@aleidadiaz2261]

I love quin gold with the deep, dark teal

[@annemarievanpeer120]

Oh man, I LOVE this colour combo!! I've played with it before myself and find it very comforting somehow. Seeing the eye study as well was like a little wake-up. I haven't properly sat down and painted in... Well, a long time. Which is how you start to forget things. But seeing you lay down those washes, adding nuance in the depths and hues with each layer, made my brain go "oh, that's right. That's how you do that." It was really nice. Anyway, what a wonderfully full video. Swatches, studies and paintings all in one!! Thank you for this wonderful video and all the creativity and work you've poured into it. Can't wait to see more in this series, I've always adored limited palette videos/works 💖💖💖

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you so much for all of the kind words, Annemarie!

[@chrisgrant1620]

This is a brilliant idea for a series. I'll be watching for more. Thank you.

[@ajh3301]

I really love the first kangaroo. Love the limited palette color choices. Beautiful!

[@sarahmitchell9247]

Way to go…wow you have come so far

[@karenirving7088]

I'm going to love this series. I've started to put together some mini palettes. It is very challenging

[@rootwoman123]

Your music. Bravo!

[@wendychampness1901]

So interesting to see your 2 approaches to paintings w this first limited palette, which I love. I especially like the terra cotta and Naples yellow mixes. Thanks so much for sharing your time and experience ❤️

[@AlliListArt]

love the limited palette......would b very helpful if u could include the reference photo in the corner so as I could also work out the colours as u and i r going along. love Alli X

[@KitarraChaosWeaver]

Love the idea of this series! I always learn so much from you! I am always so impressed by the way that you pull out am image from what feels like random blobs to me!

[@lisathaviu1154]

I am really happy that you are demonstrating just how much people can do with a limited palette. I think that people can learn a lot more about colors and mixing from using a limited palette. I was fortunate enough to have taken a color theory class with a gentleman named William Libby and he assigned us various exercises with limited palettes (always our choices.) Please, please DO discuss what digital work you are doing. These days, most of my work is digital and I have found it to be a very versatile way to work (Procreate on an iPad Pro.) However, nothing replaces the sheer joy of using watercolor and gouache.

[@InLiquidColor]

I resisted digital for sooo long. However, it's absolutely changed my process for the better, even for my traditional work! I'm a much more confident sketcher digitally since there's so much more freedom, and I've even been able to take that mental approach to my physical sketches too. I'm smitten! 🥰

[@CreateEveryday]

Hello from Australia, you did us all proud with your FABULOUS stereotypical palette! Great roos (equally delightful in their own ways) wonderful to see the two versions! Loving your channel, loving your humour and genuine commentry. New subbie. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you, and welcome! Glad to have you here!

[@luaarenal5471]

Oh! Limited palette series!! This is going to be FUN!! 🤩

[@melodycrites3145]

Thes colours are gorgeous together.

[@jillwiswall5386]

Wonderful installment! Love this series idea and cannot wait to see what you choose for next time!

[@stonewashedskies]

I can tell you put a ton of effort into this video. Lovely footage, artwork, and color choices. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us ^_^

[@stonewashedskies]

Also!!! I would LOVE to see any of your digital mockup process that you’re willing to share, as an artist that toes the line between digital and watercolor myself

[@wildflower1397]

I love the colors you chose, and they fit in perfectly with the subject. Still trying to figure out how you manage to replace dulled shadows with blue, because it's lovely.

[@awatercolourist]

I really like your lettering 🙂.

[@sharptuxedo]

Really love this! Can’t wait to see more of this series!

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Loved this. ♥ I'm doing my painting today and I'm excited to see how it turns out. I'm going to paint an old truck.

[@InLiquidColor]

How fun! I look forward to seeing it!

[@AmbiCahira]

What an exciting and inspirational series! I hope yellow ochre ends up in one of the episodes because it has become a recent surprising favorite of mine and I am curious what fun ways you'd pair it since I am still pretty new to trying to work with limited colors.

[@RoryP22]

This is eye opening for me! I don't have any of these colors in my palette, but I'll be fixing that. 🙂

[@InLiquidColor]

I'm so glad you found some little tidbits in there to explore!

[@parkerbill]

Based on your post I was thinking it would be burnt sienna, phthalo turquoise and gold ochre - I might have to try that and this triad to see how they contrast. This is a fantastic video as always - your content is simply top tier. ♥️

[@InLiquidColor]

That would also be a lovely triad! The opacity definitely makes them handle differently. Phthalos turquoise is on the list a few times, so I look forward to those as well!

[@polgara28]

I love this series already! What a fabulous idea. This palette is stunning, especially the Terra Cotta. I bought that color a while ago, and fell in love with it. Can't wait to see more of this series. Gorgeous Roos, also. Thank you so much, Denise, for all you bring to this community. You are a treasure. ♥

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you're enjoying it!!

[@srsigdesigns]

what a beautiful palette-will have to try it out

[@Trth1707]

Love the second kangaroo.

[@NanaBeth1]

Loved it. Now ready to get out my Opacity palette and play.

[@InLiquidColor]

🥰💜 I hope you have a great time with it!

[@katarinaholik]

I would love to learn more about digital mock ups

[@swat4recon]

Yayyyyyyy New Series!!🎉

[@Belcih]

I Love this video, thank you 🎉

[@StephenMarkTurner]

I like having lots of paints, but not having too many on one painting.

[@deniseracine6788]

Great video! I do something very similar digitally with Procreate.

[@tamasurusrex]

Ooh, love these colors! I have the single pigment Naples yellow and mostly use it as a mixer for granulation, but wow! Love that you used all of these opaque pigments and got such transparent results! I adore cobalt turquoise as well, but mostly use as a jewel… I don’t have that red… curious what pigment it is? Closest thing I might have is Pbr11 lunar earth. Thankyou for sharing this 👏🏻😮🫶🏻👏🏻

[@InLiquidColor]

PR102. Any rich earth orange should do!

[@NinaQueena]

Is this 48 watercolor palette, which you are speaking from at the beginning of the video, abailable for purchase anywhere?.

[@InLiquidColor]

I set up a custom palette. There are four recent(ish) videos here on my channel :)

[@K.ART_vlog]

very nice 😍👍

[@anikaphillips1372]

I forgive the use of kangaroo, it is iconic for a reason

[@Theprocrastipainter]

I loved everything about this video! Yes please to the digital mock up info. Question, are we allowed to join in with the colour palette challenge if we aren’t on your patreon? Is there a hashtag you would want us to use on insta (if we’re allowed to play)?

[@InLiquidColor]

You're more than welcome to paint along! We just have the Discord community for people to chat about things if they want to :) Feel free to tag me on Instagram @inliquidcolor. I'd love to see what you come up with!

[@Theprocrastipainter]

Thank you Denise ☺️.

[@windywednesday4166]

Check ✔️ ✅️ the like button! Thanks for going over the Naples Yellow. I've looked at it but found the pigment info confusing and haven't done a deep dive.❤

[@InLiquidColor]

Thank you! I'm not a expert on all the versions of Naples Yellow, but I've been using PBr24 for years and love it!

[@windywednesday4166]

@@InLiquidColor If it's good for you, I'm sure I will like it. I'm more hesitant to get a watercolor with White in it...

[@InLiquidColor]

@@windywednesday4166 I've definitely come around to colors with white, as long as they're high quality! If you want something that's a bit lighter than the one in this video though, Schmincke's Titanium Gold Ochre is the lightest version of PBr24 I've seen!

[@windywednesday4166]

@InLiquidColor Yes, so am i... but I want to experiment and research before I buy a whole tube of something with a White mix. I recently picked up several sets of Rosa gallery at deep discounts... so I'll probably use the Yellow Ocher (P.Y43, P.Y.42) from that set. I think it'll be close... at least close enough to play with for now.

[@autumnrain1892]

❤Loves it! Question... What ink did you use in your fountain pen?

[@InLiquidColor]

No fountain pen in this one! The Uni-Ball AIR is linked in the description though :) A recommendation from Teoh that I love!

[@Sas_HeatherC]

I have used the Fabriano with Paul Rubens, White Nights, and other brand paints. The paper sucks and pills. the block doesn't hold and the paper warps. The colors do not spread. It dries super fast too. this is not a good water balance paper. maybe seatches and accurate color choices while painting

[@InLiquidColor]

Are you referring to Fabriano Studio or Artistico? Artistico isn't my favorite, but it held up extremely well to the abuse I put it through with the scrubbing with the first kangaroo.

[@Sas_HeatherC]

@InLiquidColor Artistico. I find myself going to Aeches cold press, but I need another less expensive alternative. I have not found anything that allows the paint to flow in the water.

[@InLiquidColor]

@@Sas_HeatherC interesting! I didn't have an issue with the flow here either. I hope you find a good fit!

[@bloomhavenstudios]

I agree, I have a terrible time with this paper.