Some Basics of Watercolor

[@bouvmama1279]

In what world did I ever think I would be studying with Thomas Schaller? Such a gift. I confess I am relieved to start with a window and not the inside of St. Patrick's 😅 Thank you - and you truly are a wonderful teacher.

[@thomaswschaller]

This is the world ! And I'm glad you are here ... Yes, we can work up to St. Patrick's slowly... Haha :)

[@NordicMagicae-wy5tg]

Riiiiight? I too am so grateful to you Thomas!

[@thomaswschaller]

@@NordicMagicae-wy5tg Thanks :)

[@angelinamichelle8474]

This was wonderfully instructional. Thankyou so much for sharing!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much

[@lynnadamson7773]

Tom, your generosity is as great as your talent. Thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome Lynn

[@M0odyBlue]

Never did I imagine a class of this depth from a modern master whose work I truly admire. What an absolute joy! Thank you for being such a generous artist and an inspirational teacher.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@alainbarbato5390]

Dear Thomas, warm greetings from Rome. I am your admirer and I consider you the greatest watercolorist in the world. Your works, in addition to a great mastery of technique, convey great emotions and make me enter your sometimes dreamlike world. Thank you for these demos on KZbin, which show another side of your personality that is the generosity in transmitting your precious knowledge in the fascinating art of watercolor. Thanks again. Alain

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Alain for the very kind message. I am very grateful

[@anilvinayakan1701]

Tom, thank you so much for covering the basics. It was useful and entertaining.

[@enlighteneduk]

I can't believe I've just watched an hour and a half masterclass by THE master of watercolour, for free! Thank you so much, Thomas Schaller! 👌

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very kind! Thanks for watching

[@enlighteneduk]

No, thank you!!​@@thomaswschaller

[@amberdreams_0]

Such useful advice both in terms of how to make watercolour work in satisfying ways, but also how to feel about it all. It's so comforting to hear someone who is considered a master of the art express similar doubts, but also then to watch you essentially doodling with the paint and see that the watercolour behaves the same for you as it does for me. I'm not expressing this very well but that in itself delighted me, and so did seeing how you didn't stop with the one stroke, but fiddled with the edges, or dropped in that different colour. It helps me to realise I'm too precious about it myself and too scared to mess up a dry brush stoke once it's done, when I could be playing with it and enhancing it. Now I need to get my watercolour pad out and play.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much for the message. Yes! It's really just playing. Watercolor has a mind of it's own and the more we embrace that - the better our work can be.

[@nancyrolfe3033]

What a joyful delight to have found this video on KZbin pop up ❤ I’m retired teacher who picked up a good brush and paints but as soon as I touched the paper I was in love with the medium. I can’t explain what happened but it’s like a delicate dance between all three. Honestly, I can’t really paint anything yet. I’m in a small community without any type of art instruction. I began searching KZbin for some painters I admired and I found some of yours. From watching you I believe you will understand how a person can love the magic of the paint’s mingling on paper with differing amounts of water and pressure from all types of brushes. I am learning. I’ll never regret trying watercolor even if I don’t ever create a picture I can hang because I have gotten such joy from just practice ❤ You are an excellent instructor who inspires me. Your paintings just move me deep within my soul. It’s another thing I can’t explain. Turning a corner in a museum and finding tears suddenly and unexpectedly welling up. (Smithsonian Museum of Art was one that caught me off guard a couple of times) It’s just a language between souls I’ve decided….sometimes speaking so deeply it can’t be put into words.. Thank you SO much!! I’ll watch again a few times I’m sure. Hopefully, you will continue to teach basics! You just have a gift…. Sending blessings and gratitude, Nancy Rolfe

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Nancy

[@sharonkotchetovsky9842]

I have watched this twice now and I’m sure I’ll watch again at some point. How kind of you to share your technique. I really enjoy your teaching style. ❤

[@LiNa-cn6mu]

It's valuable to get the basics from an experienced watercolour artist. Thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@adriennesaracen6525]

Another excellent tutorial, thank you. One of the joys of your tutorials is the wider narrative about painting - it’s never just a mechanistic description of technique. I’ve been trying to reach a level of watercolour competence, that doesn’t make me despair, for a few years. I’m rarely happy with the result. I used to work in pastel (portraits) and I find it so difficult to unlearn the layered, dark to light method. Equally, my obsession with ‘realistic’ detail deadens my paintings. I’ve just begun an urban watercolour and am keeping in the forefront of my mind your key principles. Would it be possible for you to cover your shadow technique in a future video please? I’m conscious of your advice re the dulling effect of glazing and I’m wondering about the hard-edged, dramatic shadows that I so admire in your work. Thanks again for generously sharing your wonderful talents.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Adrienne. So glad to hear it. Yep. Technique is a ladder - but it's almost never the view. Sure I'll be talking more about shade/shadow in watercolor - That's where all the life and light lives

[@adriennesaracen6525]

@@thomaswschaller That’s great news, thank you so much.

[@MissKats13]

Thank you so much for taking the time and record this video for beginners! I love your art, this means a lot to me. ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome

[@santiagoHollmann]

I'm so happy and grateful to have discovered your art a few weeks ago. This video is wonderful,... surprisingly I've seen them many times by other artists but it's the first time I've managed to understand the importance and how to do them. Thank you so much, maestro, for everything you show and teach us. I wish you all the best forever. A big hug from Argentina

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so much

[@GarryStafford]

Tom, I just love your sharing about fun ... or lack thereof! That's just beautiful man! I recall your sharing about fear in the past, and how paralyzing it could be. And what you've shared here is SO spot on. I continue to deal with the fear of failure due to so desiring that things should work out. Well, that hasn't worked OUT!!! I'm going with the fun. Thanks for your wonderful sharing. So, NO EXCUSES!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Yes! I recommend just jumping in and fail - a lot - In painting, it's over-rated as anything to fear

[@barbaragalster3387]

Thank you for the generosity of your lesson. It touched my heart

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for watching

[@az10821]

Thank you very much for sharing, Thomas. So glad to find your channel, your paintings are amazing and your tutorials are the best!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much!

[@paulw9684]

So informative and entertaining a tutorial, and a brilliant invitation to 'mess around' and try things out, with no intention to create a painting in the process. Thank you for your guidance in this area, it is invaluable.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@郭秀霞-j4n]

Mary thanks 😊

[@kenroy4826]

That was in ways sublime. And the slow pace was a revelation. So many watercolor demos are slap and dash. Liked the comparison of the different textures of watercolor paper. Much appreciated.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@sundararajureddi8303]

They’re beautiful paintings in their own right.

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you

[@beretaspaas8161]

Thank you Thomas! I have not heard any other teacher talk so well about expressing ourselves through painting! Don’t think “style”. Experiment, have fun and nobody can paint like you. Wonderful! Mixed with your comments about what works for you, this was truly inspirational.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much for the comment

[@kimberlyhyltonart]

Fantastic demo! I watched all the way through while taking notes. Now I’m going to go back and follow along with these exercises. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything so well!❤

[@patleake9607]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Your comments have encouraged me to be me. I feel a wonderful sense of freedom and gratitude for the knowledge you share in your demonstrations.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for watching !

[@mehmetsbirlik4112]

Simply I would like to say " Thank you "! Has been privilege!❤

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@mehmetsbirlik4112]

You well deserved Sir!!! I believed always "Do what you love or love what you do " You're the living proof of my believe! Your love just shine through from your work!

[@2112Dahlia]

Thank you for giving us the privilege of learning from you. I also find painting with watercolors fun, it's my favourite thing to do. I forget about all else for hours while I am with my watercolors.

[@thomaswschaller]

It's my pleasure - Glad you enjoyed it

[@valsummers5330]

The complimentary color blends are a really useful exercise Ultra and sienna I saw a harlequin duck

[@elainemarisch9031]

Thanks so much for the gift of your time! I love your work!

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@hArtyTruffle]

Thanks Thomas! These are great exercises to do. I love your slow pace too. Good teacher ✨🙏✨

[@sanellen]

Thank you, Tom! I am so fortunate to have found you on KZbin! I appreciate you taking your time to share your knowledge; I have learned so much from just viewing this episode. I can't wait to practice the washes you shared.

[@thomaswschaller]

So glad to hear it! Thank you so much

[@Unleach77]

Awesome that you are posting on KZbin... I love your paintings🙌

[@shirleycovey7309]

Good lesson, Tom. Enjoyed it very much.

[@Florence4462]

Thoroughly enjoyed your teaching here..! 🤩 Watercolor is so magic! Can't wait to play with this essential bead of color and the power of gravity...🎨 I have learned so much with your demo - Time for me to go back to well-needed basics! - Thank you!!

[@Richard-ou6uw]

Thanks Thomas , great video it’s nice that people like yourself take the time to share 👍👍🥃

[@thomaswschaller]

my pleasure

[@joycewicks6890]

I will never enter a show, or make a dime with my art, but drawing & painting in watercolor is truly my happy place. Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us who share your passion. I have just started following your fantastic videos. Even ordered a few new mop brushes and some DS Jadeite Genuine green paint. I continue to learn and grow in this medium even at the ripe old age of 82. I’m a fan and also love the dry brush technique.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Joyce for the very kind message and Happy Painting!

[@frenchgrama]

Yes, this video was extremely useful and entertaining as well… it REALLY gave me a better understanding in how you achieve what you do in your paintings and how I can apply them to how I paint. I’m a great believer in ‘paying it forward’ and in service to others with whatever special gifts you have and to me, this is what you are doing with your channel. Sooo grateful🙏

[@thomaswschaller]

My pleasure

[@Jeannine754]

I, too, watched all the way through with mounting admiration throughout. Thank you for this scholarly tutorial you so humbly presented to us!

[@thomaswschaller]

It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much !

[@robertsimpson436]

As someone who is getting back into water colour painting after about a 25 year layoff I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin videos…. This was possibly the best I’ve seen todate in terms of practicle value… thanks so much… your teaching style is so very good…

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@LearnerChess]

I came across an excellent book that makes a nice companion to Mr. Schaller's invaluable demonstration. _Paint watercolors that dance with light_ by Elizabeth Kincaid

[@holly_kay5570]

Very helpful and wonderful watching and learning from you! Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you!

[@emotionalsupportpaintbrush]

Thank you for doing this. I love seeing more content from you. I subscribed to Artist Network. I can’t afford super expensive workshops so I really appreciate you sharing your talents

[@carolray3637]

So good, Thomas; thank you for sharing your expertise - and extraordinary talent - with us. Cheers, from beautiful BC, Canada!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it

[@tatifora7098]

Thank you Tom for sharing this great information on youtube.

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@Erginartesia]

I’m so happy you are back online! So much of what you say is important to me … and so much of your process calls to me, such as how important drawing is in your process. You did a sketch where you painted over a drawing, using the the drawing as a sort of grisaille undertone. I’d love to see you talk about and demo more on that. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks. I love that particular technique. But I use it only occasionally in rather unusual and special circumstances. And many who see it think I do everything that way. But yes - I will do a real-time demo of it with - I hope - a very clear explanation

[@SuesanKennard]

Great information and I love any insight into watercolor that you have to offer. You have certainly mastered the ability to show the light. Thanks for a great video.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@matthewswitzer1448]

Jean Giraud (Moebius) had a lot of beautiful and trippy illustrations with lovely transitional washes. Seems like magic even when you are shown how it is done. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much!

[@martinullrich655]

Thanks for this lecture! Once more very helpful! Since I started with painting watercolours two years ago, I am watching your lectures and I am scanning the internet for pictures of your art! Your way of painting is very recognizable and I like it very much!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much. You can see lots of my work on my Instagram feed

[@moriahlee4055]

Oh wow. Thank you for posting this video here, so wonderful to watch and learn from you. Beautiful quick priceless tidbits of information from a master 🩷

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks for watching

[@moriahlee4055]

@@thomaswschaller I checked out from my public library “Architect of light,” yesterday and your book is absolutely incredible. It was the strangest coincidence to wake up and this video was the first thing that popped up, and then when I took my daughter to the library I went to the art section and this book spine just jumped out at me and caught my attention! I was like, woah! I just watched a video of his today and then here’s this book that I never saw here before…So cool! And now today I will be painting again : )

[@thomaswschaller]

@@moriahlee4055 Thanks!!

[@lynnfargo4094]

Thank you Tom, you are very generous with your time and techniques. I really appreciate it and I’m learning new things.😊

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@jadwigaakwarela]

Thank you Master Thomas for the lecture. I love your paintings and it's always nice to see your dog sitting next to you while you paint.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you for watching! Was my dog in this video?

[@jadwigaakwarela]

@@thomaswschaller Not in this one but i know from Instagram 😆

[@thomaswschaller]

@@jadwigaakwarela Ah... OK

[@maryrichinick7287]

Glad to have found this. This information is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@orchidana6804]

Thank you, Sir ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sherrym.2413]

Thank you for your time! I'm feeling so grateful for having access to your expertise and knowledge of watercolor painting. It feels like I've been given this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the greats. Thank you, thank you ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so much

[@janpastor5967]

Again, Thank you! You're an excellent teacher! I teach watercolor to seniors and have recommended you in the past and still doing so - more than ever!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@shingen217]

Thank you once more for sharing your insights and deep understanding of watercolors! I feel very blessed to have met you quite at the beginning of my art journey! I love the demo with the light coming through the window, I immediately grabed my brushes to paint the scene. It is one of the themes that fascinate me the most. The rest I will save for the weekend 🥰.

[@thomaswschaller]

What a kind message. Thank you very much indeed

[@jagaluranil]

I had just "finished" a painting that had gone horribly wrong. :) And this video and your words were exactly what I needed so that I could look forward to my next painting. THANKS!

[@thomaswschaller]

Yay 😀

[@kimalbright-o3k]

Thank you again for your time and generosity of making this content available. Appreciated seeing all 3 paper surface comparisons as this isn’t typically not done. What a surprise the graduated blends were vs premixing on palette. Looking forward to next video

[@thomaswschaller]

Glad it was helpful - Thanks

[@dianerose4469]

Hi Tom, some of this was a repeat for me of your other videos but oh so helpful to see again as a reminder. I'm loving these instruction videos, so please keep them coming and thanks so much for sharing your talent!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you ! So many aren’t familiar with my method at all so I thought this would be helpful

[@eirenmist12]

@@thomaswschaller And indeed it is helpful! Thank you!

[@ganarseunacre]

I can only say one thing: thank you very very much for your teachings!

[@tatifora7098]

Hi Tom, how do you keep colors in palette so juicy? Do you use fresh pigment on top of the dry ones and water? Or are these fresh pigment out of the tube?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks - I use only tube paints - I almost never clean my palette, but I cover it each night and just keep adding pigment as long as possible

[@joemarieyao3268]

Thank you , you inspire me some more

[@camc3b965]

This video is so helpful! Thank you for such a clear demonstration and explanation of your method of painting. Preserving the light and painting the shades and shadows. Beautiful!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you !

[@swarr687]

Thank you for so generously sharing years of experience in such an approachable and inspiring way. This one video contains more insight than I’ve seen in some multi day workshops. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@lawrencekownacki2112]

How wonderful these sessions are. Thanks!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you!

[@elizabethconnolly2189]

Wonderful presentation, I have been a fan for quite a while and have your book Architect and Light, great book. Thank you for this presentation

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Elizabeth

[@heronalvarez3600]

Alucinante! Gracias MAESTRO!!

[@DonnaDalrymple-xs5xp]

This was great, I have been watching quite a few of these by different artist. Each artist has there own way of painting. I find each one fascinating and very informative. I am trying to find my own way of painting and you have been very helpful. You are a great watercolorist.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Donna

[@kerriclarke9366]

Feeling the love - great stuff ❤

[@patirving705]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of watercolor. I am so grateful!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much Pat

[@vanessadionne1248]

Thank you so much for these lessons. Your style is so unique and just stunning, the colors are always so brilliant and of course the light! And you are such a generous teacher, I hope one day soon to be able to attend one of your classes.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much - hope so too

[@malaliyanage2665]

Very grateful for your kindness and generosity in sharing. "If you fail its just a piece of paper" doesn't work. For me, its the failure, when painting after painting fails- then, grows the fear.

[@thomaswschaller]

I understand, I really do But I really believe that in this context 'fear '- is not helpful, needed, or necessary. If you can just push it away - please do, it serves no purpose

[@ЛенаЛев-ш4х]

Thank you for share your knowledge ❣

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome

[@maritameijers4313]

Thank you so much!

[@roseannecampagna]

Such a good lesson. Thank you!

[@ЕленаАвгустинская-з7к]

Thanks a lot for sharing you experience. You"re a great painter!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@gabrielanavarrete4238]

Thanks for sharing these videos, you are such a generous artist, you are inspiring and so far I've learnt a lot with your advices, I'm trying to find my voice but it's not easy however watching you painting motivates me to continue 😊

[@thomaswschaller]

It gets easier every day - just stay at it and don’t give up

[@jacklynwilliam3862]

This is truly awesome of you to provide an excellent tutorial on washes and color choices! Did you really study at the Beaux-Arts de Paris Thomas?

[@thomaswschaller]

You're welcome. I studied that style of art in France for a couple of years - and in the US - but not at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts

[@mchris1020]

Very informative. I purchased some Baohong rough paper--trying it out today! Thank you for your guidance.

[@thomaswschaller]

Happy Painting

[@riskzerobeatz]

Great video, thanks 😉

[@ChristineIorio]

Love the video, learned alot. ❤

[@SouthernArtGallery]

I love your philosophy

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@johnnydesjardins1463]

great tips !

[@KennethHarrison-w8d]

This was the greatest Thomas. Yor presentation was incredible. I learned so much with your experience. Ypor a great Artist and Instructor. I just can’t write all of the compliments I have for you but I do appreciate you and your work

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much

[@ClaudineToussaint]

Very very helpful thank you a lot

[@thomaswschaller]

Glad to hear it

[@JesusGonzalez-it8eg]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! For a beginner in watercolors, what basic colors do you recommend? Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

You're welcome - Basic complements should do well - With Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Viridian , Transparent Yellow - you can paint anything. If you want to add a few more - Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Neutral Tint,

[@JesusGonzalez-it8eg]

@@thomaswschaller Thank You so much!

[@GKganesan]

This is fantastic: and so educational. I agree with a previous view expressed that you are one of best in the world. You are so generous with your knowledge. And so encouraging. A rare combination. Thank you ever so much

[@thomaswschaller]

So good to hear! Thanks so much

[@barbarasaunders9504]

Thank you so much! Had to much fun practising your techniques!❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Barbara

[@jeanpierredeldyck9873]

Bonjour Monsieur SCHALLER votre talent pour la mise en couleurs est indéniable il l’est tout aussi pour le dessin au crayon, votre titre d’architecte se reconnaît là Je remarque votre palette métal fort bien construite, pensez-vous possible de la trouver sur le marché en France ? Merci pour cette vidéo et donc votre partage

[@thomaswschaller]

www.houseofhoffman.com/

[@hermineairmine2112]

Bonjour et merci pour vos partages si instructifs. J'admire particulièrement votre travail depuis que j'ai commencé à m'intéresser à l'aquarelle, je pense avoir regardé toutes les vidéos vous concernant pour essayer de comprendre la particularité et la magie rendue par vos œuvres ^^. Sans vouloir chercher à vous copier je cherchais à comprendre les beaux effets de clarté, l'efficacité des contrastes et des couleurs complémentaires. J'apprends beaucoup de vos conseils et point de vues et j'ai été très enthousiaste lorsque vous avez annoncé vouloir partager plus de contenu 😊 J'ai vu dans plusieurs vidéos que vous parliez d'être attentif à "connecter" vos sujets et vos couleurs. Pouvez vous nous en dire davantage ? Tres bon week-end

[@arcspace14]

Very deep and informative illustration, clues that give vision and thoughtful toward watercolor techniques, which are shorten long story in understanding watercolor, Toms thank you so much. May I ask you a favour? kind you may you list your palette colors?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much - I can post them, yes

[@llipton6956]

Beautifully narrated Tom! Thank you for sharing your time and expertise, these newly released videos are incredible! Where can I purchase your signature Neef Brushes?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. Best place to see and purchase the whole range of my Neef Brushes is here: seniorart.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_142_235_2667

[@kookatsoonjan]

@@thomaswschaller sadly I believe they only ship within Australia...where they are located.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@kookatsoonjan Pretty certain they ship Internationally - I have received quite a few deliveries here in NYC and others I know elsewhere in the US, Europe, and Canada have received art materials from them as well

[@swapnamuk]

You are the best always

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you!

[@kaileilani22]

Thank you so .much for speaking up for our fellow animal beings,..not enough artists do ...or maybe just do not know how harmful.natural hair brushes are,.could you please tell us the brand of those brushes you have?thank you for your help and insight 🙂

[@thomaswschaller]

All materials are detailed in the video description above - But I use Escoda and NEEF

[@yuszuchin]

水彩真好玩！

[@thomaswschaller]

It is :)

[@fabpics4189]

Thank U so much. My English is so bad (normal I’m french) 😂. More seriously I love your job and thank you again to give your Time.

[@thomaswschaller]

Merci bien

[@theyluvvv.mee28]

Thank you so much for your videos. Where can we purchase your neef brushes?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks very much. Senior Arts online in the best source: seniorart.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14576

[@hotspursam4972]

Thank you Thomas, wonderful lesson. I appreciate the time you have given to this. I notice the big juicy ‘puddles’ of watercolour. Do you maintain that through out the painting and adjust with additional pigment for the mid and dark tones as you go. Thank you again

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you . Yes , I try to keep things pretty wet all the way through . Nearer the end when darker , harder edges go in , it gets less messy

[@freshorganicspabar6177]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@suel4269]

Great demo for beginners and experienced. Did you feel the earthquake?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks! Yes - but barely noticed it

[@kaileilani22]

Ps ..i cant believe u have jadeite jn your palette ...i 💕 love love love jadeite and no one ever gets it.i love you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Jadite Green - changed my life!

[@rosine2]

Hello Sir Please.. it seems to me yellow-Naples and turquoise are opaques ? Do you use often opaques colors? (Sorry for my bad english) ...

[@thomaswschaller]

Naples Yellow is a bit semi-opaque - So on bare, plain white paper it looks good but does not always mix too well - so care must be taken. The Daniel Smith Cobalt Teal I use is not opaque - It is transparent and mixes well with complements

[@rosine2]

@@thomaswschaller Thank you for your answer Sir. I don't Know Daniel Smith colors i will try some of the nice colors you have demonstrated (i' am a watercolor novice). Thanks again.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@rosine2 You can easily avoid Naples Yellow if you want all 100% transparent pigments. The only Naples Yellow I use is by Holbein - I like it better than others

[@rosine2]

@@thomaswschaller ok.. so i will try yellow Naples by Holbein. I've tried by Maimeri blue and i like the fact it's so clear but semi opaque. Usually i use Winsor&Newton colors or Sennelier colors but i want to try some of yours: yellow Naples yes, purple (i don't like mine) and red light. I try to make some progres with perspective. Your vidéos are helping me very much. Have a good evening.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@rosine2 W/N Transparent Yellow is good Holbein Mineral Violet is good too