Watercolor color study - Quin Magenta

[@elenabianco2963]

Such BEAUTIFUL mixes! Thank you!

[@deeanncross7674]

I just bought a small tube of quin magenta yesterday and wondered what mixes it would produce. Thanks for the introduction to this type of color chart.

[@lesleyegbert4807]

This video was just what I needed to see. I've been wanting to do color studies similar to this as a replacement for a grid-style mixing chart. I just couldn't wrap my brain around how to do it without being incredibly inefficient with the paint. Seeing how you mixed everything helped me figure out my path forward. Also, that saucer is just perfect for the task. A nice little well for the magenta in the center and enough of a lip to corral the rest and keep the main color clean. I'll have to keep my eye out for a saucer like that next time I'm at the thrift store. Thank you.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you. This was so instructive. I love the combos with indigo as well.

[@louiseschultz2064]

Thank you for walking us through this color study. 🎨 SO helpful! ❤

[@sandymanning-b5o]

Thank you so much Kristin for sharing how you charts the grid out for colour swaching. The magenta is so beautiful with the colours you chose too. Very easy on the eye to see the subtle changes happening and so much fun too. Take care have a great day too 😊

[@kristinvanleuven]

Thank you so much!

[@xkini07]

I love mixing colors. Making so many combinations can really save money. 🎨❤️🖼️

[@kristinvanleuven]

It's a great way to get the most out of your paint!

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

The Raw Sienna/Magenta creates almost a 'Potter's Pink' on the middle row, which is a colour I love. 😊 I'm absolutely not a fan of Veridian, so I appreciate being shown a use for it! 😂 I've saved this video for future reference. 😊

[@kristinvanleuven]

I think I’m only a fan of viridian when it’s mixed haha! I was surprised how much I loved the raw sienna and magenta combo. Such a cool pink I need to use more often

[@mariacohen5179]

Thank you. You explain in an easy to follow.

[@maryolin216]

Thank you Kristen!!! ❤

[@windywednesday4166]

Perfect! ❤😊 this is an excellent way to Swatch and color mix. Thank you so much. ❤

[@kristinvanleuven]

I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@KeepBeautyReal1]

This was a fun start to the day! I love how relaxing your voiceovers are. I love the dusky tones they the Q Magenta and Viridian create with the bit of green canceling some of the red to make that hazy grey in those lovely shades! Going to have to use that mix soon. A good winter into spring transition!

[@kristinvanleuven]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@StarleeJ]

Loved this video. Would love to see a series on these color studies with your palette

[@kristinvanleuven]

That is a great idea! I'm thinking about doing a color study series

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

Oh this is SO cool!!!! I’m new here and I’m loving this space 🎉😍🤩 Falling more and more in love with watercolor

[@kristinvanleuven]

I am so glad you’re here!

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

@ Me too!! 💕 Thank you for all the beautiful and helpful content 🤗

[@terijennings6808]

I absolutely love your explantions!

[@kristinvanleuven]

Thank you!

[@potatopirate5557]

There can be quite a bit of hue variation between brands of Indigo, which is your favorite? Thank you for sharing.

[@zahraaffane1349]

It was very instructive I loved it ❤

[@kristinvanleuven]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WatercolorwithMegan]

This makes me so happy! I definitely want to give it a try! It does seem like a very handy and beautiful reference. I'm amazed! Love the colors 🥰 And that you said not to worry about getting it exactly perfect 😅 Thank you for this!

[@kristinvanleuven]

I'm happy to hear that it inspired you!

[@MachasDaughter]

Thank you. I don’t have magenta but I am inspired to try this with other base colors. 😊

[@kristinvanleuven]

You’re welcome! Let me know what you try 😊

[@angelabritten48]

Thank you, I did a screen shot of this. ❤❤❤

[@milenamarcocci6320]

❤❤❤bravissima

[@charofheart37]

I always thought color study was the complimentary colors and noncomplimentary colors. Never thought it was seeing how your different color palettes react to for. We know what complimentary colors can do but have we moved them on every shade? Thanks, this will be fun to present to others 🤗❤️👍🏽💯

[@Sweet_serendipity_]

Thank you for walking us through this! Do you think these 8 colors would make a well rounded palette? I’m trying to simplify my palette and would love to get down to 8-10 colors. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@kristinvanleuven]

Yes! plus magenta, so 9. If I had to choose just 8 I would get rid of viridian or raw sienna. If I had to choose just 6 I would do: cad yellow, magenta, cad red, sap green, cerulean and indigo

[@angelabritten48]

I have just purchased. W & N Permanent Magenta. Gorgeous colour. What is the difference though? Thank you.

[@kristinvanleuven]

From what I can tell, permanent magenta might be a little warmer than quin magenta but they are very similar!

[@ErinCRN]

I’m new to watercolor (in the past year) and I have no idea what these terms like quinacridone, cadmium, pyrrole, pyrolene, etc mean. I’d love a video explaining the “nomenclature” of these paint/pigment terms.

[@kristinvanleuven]

That’s a great suggestion for a future video! Thanks

[@karenshogren6393]

I'm having trouble getting enough sound, but I love the video!

[@kristinvanleuven]

Thank you for the feedback! I didn't realize it was so quiet. I will make sure to adjust that on the next video

[@pesto12601]

very inaccurate way to do things... better to just go with 2 mixes.. and then use them moving forward

[@kristinvanleuven]

@@pesto12601 can I ask what you think is inaccurate about this?

[@pesto12601]

@@kristinvanleuven trying to combine two paints equally to create 3 levels of blends between the two is what's inaccurate... this is why liquid ink work so well for creating new colors from primaries... you can control the amounts with better accuracy.. 3 drops of blue to 1 drop of magenta, etc It is nearly impossible to know if you are really getting 3 to 1, 3 to 2 and 3 to 3 in your method. Plus - trying to then dilute them perfectly with the same amount of water makes it even harder. Everyone seems to post these "charts"... but they really are hard to create with accuracy for repeat use.

[@danibee]

I don't think this color study method is intended to provide an exact mathematical formula for color mixes, only a visual representation of the color variations produced when mixing those two pigments. I would never expect to recreate the exact same color mix, I'd just use the chart as a general guide and go from there. That being said, my style is rather loose and I tend to mix colors directly on the paper so getting an exact color mix isn't a priority for me. I love the look of color bleeds and how much dimension it adds. I think this color study would still be useful to narrow down which two paints to mix together. Is that inaccurate? Maybe. But there's beauty in the creative process, and making each piece slightly unique, in my opinion

[@kristinvanleuven]

Ok, but this is not for liquid watercolors and we’re not aiming for accuracy. I see your point but I don’t think this has anything to do with what I’m doing here. We’re experimenting to see the colors we can achieve while painting, not doing a science experiment. The beauty of watercolor, especially when you mix colors, is that it’s not exactly the same every time and those that color mix expect and love those inaccuracies. Those who prefer exact mixtures I’m sure love to use liquids and pre made colors

[@kristinvanleuven]

@@danibee yes, exactly my thoughts! We’re definitely not going for mathematical exactness over here 😅