Perfecting Your Color Palette

I am often asked how I choose my colours for my paintings. In this video I'll talk about one method I use.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Working from reference photos
1:38 One simple way to help determine what a colour is
1:56 Another method I use to determine what the colours are that I see: Photoshop
3:04 The colours I used
4:32 Mixing the colours I chose
11:21 Patreon- Learn to paint with me
11:35 Painting demonstration of the rose
24:33 The finished painting
24:41 Outro
25:04 Bloopers
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[@judywebster-pn6ce]

I absolutely love the way that you allow your followers to paint along with you. You do not rush and you explain every step you do thoroughly. You are very calming and encouraging to beginner artist.

[@DottieStanley]

Another great video! This rose is beautiful! It must be so satisfying to have grown it and then paint it from a photo you took and have it there in person. Thanks again! Love the bloopers!

[@christinejharts]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel Louise. Your work is incredible and so beautifully presented. I'm learning so much from your great teaching style and expertise, thank you.🌹

[@leodecarlos]

You're such an amazing teacher! I love the way you explain your mixes and process in painting ❤😊

[@lindseywarren44]

I am a new sub to your channel and I have been enjoying your painting tips and tricks enormously. I am fairly new to WC painting and long to do it well. I work mainly with acrylics and I am an abstract artist. But I want to get better at realism and I thought beginning with flower painting in WC might be something to give me some good practice at mixing, etc. Thank you so much for all of your videos. I find them informative, easy to follow, and with wonderful detail and excellent explanations of your techniques. I love your aesthetic! Bless xo

[@ewwwobbie]

Thank you for such practical lessons. I loved this one and also the one on warm and cool colors. It has cleared up a lot of confusion for me.

[@trulylynn9941]

What a great day seeing my favorite lady painting water a color rose! Louise is amazing 💖

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much Lynn. ❤️

[@eileencollins3126]

I like your limited palette approach that you have changed to recently. I have a lot of colors, but like to use just a few, and push them one way or another. I learn a lot from every video you produce. Thank you SO much!

[@susyaguero8968]

Hola amiga! Un saludo desde Argentina! Tus trabajos son tan maravillosos! Tienen fuerza y suavidad. Tienen el encanto de la soltura y libertad... Sin alejarte de lo que deseas interpretar! ... Esta técnica tiene esa especie de magia ...según como sea tratada.... felicitaciones Louise!❤❤❤❤ Y gracias x tu tiempo y entrega!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Muchas gracias Susy. ❤️

[@frederiqueblack1612]

Another very clear, instructive and helpful video 👍 thank you so much Louise for being such a wonderful teacher and sharing your knowledge with us. Being a beginner, I'm really learning a lot thanks to your tutorials, and always get a good laugh at the end watching the bloopers 💗

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome! Thank you Frederique.

[@leojablonski2309]

This really help me. I'm trying a NJ January Forrest as a backdrop. Painting is a 90th birthday gift. Thanks.

[@beverlydevriesburrows3097]

You are not only talented, but you are adorable!

[@yvonnewalton2888]

Thank you Louise for doing this flower. It is my favourite rose called double delight I don’t feel confident enough to try and paint it yet but I hope I will. Just a big thank you for doing it.

[@juliearanha4373]

Your videos always have some useful tips for everyone. Love all your rose paintings Louise. Thank you for this video and for sharing your knowledge with us all❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Julie. Thank you!

[@AshB_Watercolors]

I wish this was on Patreon right now! I’d stop and paint it! You are such an excellent teacher! I have used many of your principles and techniques in my own paintings now. And I see my own style coming through now much better. It’s fantastic! Hopefully this tutorial will be on patreon soon! Im getting ancy! Lol I love your roses!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much Ashley. Don't worry- it's coming to Patreon! 💕

[@AshB_Watercolors]

I can’t wait!!!!! I adore this one!

[@AshB_Watercolors]

I will be the first to paint it! Lol! ❤

[@sugarcane9425]

Your color pallet is so pretty . Love it

[@fuzzydragons]

its a lovely rose and i love how colourful your shirt is 😃

[@renee1292]

This rose is gorgeous. The glaze of indian yellow at the end brought to life!!

[@katerudnitskaya8744]

Hello from Ukraine ❤ Thank you for amazing inspiration, especially for video about art block.... When our war starts - your experience and amazing art helps to me to start to paint again 💓 Thanks ❤

[@healthyoiling4041]

So helpful seeing how you pick your colors! I love how you are using a limited palette and because of that with all the mixing, the colors just work together so well. --Bonnie

[@valeriecoopet9897]

Love your videos. I love how you use water.

[@1fredricka]

excellent clear instructions, very through. Thank You for the video.

[@gabrielanvicosa]

I've just discovered your channel, and I've been enjoying every single one of your videos! Lots of useful tips and instructions! Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge with us! Sending love from Brazil!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much Gabriela. I'm glad you are enjoying them. 💕

[@977400Dana]

What a great video!! Especially regarding how to “see” what the shadow colors, how you mixed them are and your thought process for what goes where!! ❤👍❤️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Dana.

[@ViraArtSpase]

Your videos are inspiring! As always. Sometimes that's what motivates. I have not taken a brush to work for about six months because of the huge amount of negativity and depression. Thank you for your videos!!!

[@amandastratton8242]

Blessings to you Bepa and I hope you can conquer your depression through painting even if it is a small step at a time xx

[@Bindismom]

I love your out-takes! Everything you do is amazing. I’m truly mesmerized by your application of color. You bring back that breathtaking awe I experienced the first time I saw water and paint meet! I am deeply in love with watercolor!🤗👍👍

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much. That makes me very happy to know. I love it too. It's a fabulous medium to use.

[@marinapicard4714]

Your work is always stunning!!

[@AnnedeParis1]

Thank you Louise ! I learn watercolor painting and english with you !

[@bobbyc926]

You are Soooo good. Very good teacher. Thank you

[@rhondaporro877]

Excellent,explicit, and comprehensive content! Well done! Thank you

[@wolkensaft]

Watching your videos is almost as absorbing as painting is, like waking up from a dream in which time and space had become meaningless.

[@AnneBeamish]

I just became a patron and I am so excited to get started. Watercolour is my challenge medium but I find I am compelled to get better at it. Thank you for these tutorials.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! I'll send you a message on there today Anne. Thank you.

[@TheBeverleyann]

Fantastic lesson ! I Love my Friday's with you and your wisdom, along with a few smiles & giggles. Stay Blessed Darling and Thank you xx

[@LouiseDeMasi]

So kind of you. Thank you Beverley. 🥰

[@sue6002]

Thank you so much Louise. I enjoy watching you paint, and I’m thrilled with learning how you make he color choices and the mixing. Yeah for a limited palette. It feels much simpler, yet still beautiful and fun.

[@nancyewing20]

Just beautiful and you are a wonderful teacher!

[@elliott4570]

Thanks so much for your lovely video! I always learn so much from you… even the outtakes…

[@kileensmith5134]

Wow!! Stunning!

[@lemonade708]

I have picked up so many useful tips from this video and I can't wait to try them out. Thanks Louise, and a Happy New Year to you!

[@barryedgington6812]

Louise amazing tips on how you mixed your colours! I cannot wait to get enough experience using watercolours. I really appreciated this great tutorial. Thank you! Helene❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Helene. ❤️

[@carollegros6304]

Absolutely beautiful

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Lovely tutorial, Louise! Thank you.

[@dorisdavidson7849]

Thanks for all the tips, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love your teaching style.

[@2112Dahlia]

This was super helpful, especially how you came up with the shadow color for the pink part of the rose. I have always struggled on what color to use for dark /shadowy red.,now I know 😉. Thank you!

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautiful painting Louise and I am understanding more about the colour mixing process thank you for your great tuition xx

[@pattycyr8662]

Beautiful!

[@mariapla2427]

Fantastic video Louise¡ Thanks so much for sharing¡

[@christinelopez8844]

This tutorial is so helpful, just what I needed to follow up your last tutorial about colour bias. Thank you so much you are an amazing teacher and I am learning so much and really enjoying the process.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Christine.

[@kaynignrowan9305]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@joankiely3614]

An absolutely stunning rosebud painting. You are amazing at both drawing & painting. It’s so lovely to see you work. Cheers 😊😘💕❤️😍🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Joan. 🥰

[@rebeccac2032]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos and guidance, Louise. I am struggling right now in my watercolors; your tutorials always give me hope 💕

[@gingerpie1978]

Your an amazing artist! Love

[@virginiachipaila4580]

You are so talented, amazing paintings you create!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Virginia.

[@zhannapekelis8686]

Louise- this is so helpful! I recently asked a question about color mixing, and this tutorial is better than just the answer. I am learning so much from your tutorials.

[@clarejohnson232]

Beautiful,a really helpful tutorial.I have tried painting flowers before with little success but it makes me want to try again.

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Always helpful...always beautiful!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Monique.

[@akhilaak3785]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@sadiaawanartist]

Very informative ❤

[@loriray5555]

Thank you

[@amandasymon4363]

Very helpful video. Love your blouse!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Amanda.

[@ItsOnlyMeAgain]

Really helpful tips Louise. I really struggle to see the colour that’s created because I know the colours that are used so I still them. Even watching you I was thinking oh that’s too blue or that’s too yellow but when it was finished it looked beautiful. I just can’t get past the separate colours to see the blend. I’m not sure if I’m making any sense 😂

[@ameetagadgil3022]

Superb

[@a.cornelia]

Can’t wait to paint this on Patreon 😍 working on the seagulls at the moment

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Ashley. Good luck with the seagulls. ❤️

[@halfpiint]

Louise, haven't had a chance to watch this video yet, but thought you'd want to know every one of your Amazon links show up as either "unavailable" or "out of stock". However, if I open a new browser window and go directly to Amazon, each one of those items are available and the prices are on display. *shrugs* Ps. Signed up with Patreon last week and look forward to taking all your tutorials.

[@Monavassia]

Your palette is amazing. Are they available anywhere? Thanks for all that you share. :-)

[@AnnieNoodle]

I'd really like to try some pieces with lost edges. They look really fun to do, and make for interesting compositions.

[@rettain]

Lovely! You are so wonderful at teaching. Thank you so much for your tutorials and tips. How do you tell which color is which! by that, sometimes some of the colors seem warm and they are considered cool or vice Versa?

[@tayyabasalam6240]

Louise ur colouring technique is very helpful and way of explanation. I learn much more from ur video. can u draw a rainy scene for me ? simple and beautiful landscape with rain please

[@pamelahubbell-gl7gr]

Still a beginner in watercolor. Have you ever done a your tube tutorial of a WHITE bird of Paradise flower

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love the pallet,where can it be purchased…..thank you for wonderful channel

[@raquelpeiretti3374]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. 🤗

[@CC-bz2fu]

great drawings....are you limiting your palette so that you will be able to do prints? ... and what paper is that? Would like to know your paper preferences.

[@beekayford]

I have so many WN paints. But I do not have Transparent Yellow. Is there a different cool yellow that I could substitute in this painting?

[@bethhamersley526]

How do you keep the Ultramarine Blue from separating out in your mixes when you apply it?

[@jaynelloyd58]

Your work is always so stunning! Does your $6/month patrwon membership include your pencil drawings that can be downloaded?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Jayne. Yes it does- the line drawings of each project can be downloaded.

[@annascott5020]

When you say “I take the paint off my brush” does that mean you dip it in your water or just wipe the brush off on your cloth?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I usually give it a quick dip in the water container and a quick wipe on the cloth- it takes about a second.

[@Lissajayne75]

Hi Louise, I’m wondering how you remove the paper tape from your gator board after cutting the painting off. I tried it for the first time and the tape stuck quite a bit 😳🙏

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Melissa, I soak my gator board in the bath for about ten minutes. It floats so I put the side with the tape on it facing the water. It comes off easily after a quick soak.

[@Lissajayne75]

@@LouiseDeMasi thanks for your response Louise. I wonder if my Gator board is different to yours the one I have is coated in a cardboard/paper coating where as it appears that yours is covered with plastic. I wonder if it would be okay to soak mine?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

@@Lissajayne75 I'm not sure. If you put paper on the board when it's wet and the surface is ok with that maybe try wetting it with a spray bottle and scraping it off with something.

[@marcius7308]

✨️ 🕊 🙂👋🌷

[@TheDoveseyes]

How much does it cost to take your class?

[@ememeable]

Hi I will invest in one of your paintings in commemoration of still life classical paintings MY art teacher will be mortified if she finds out that my paintings are equivalent to Rock & Roll after lecturing me and grading me an A for classical style art sincerely Ejike 💔

[@rogerebert5122]

You have failed painting's !!!! 🇺🇸

[@claricedavis1173]

😂 Sh