Watch This BEFORE Investing in Super Granulating Watercolors! Real Time Let's Paint!

[@waymire01]

Invest in some nice standard granulating single pigment paints. You can mix whatever you want.. not only the colors the brands offer but hundreds of others... plus use the pigments alone. Granulators together make "super granulators". Granulators with normal staining shades give you awesome color separation. Much better investment. Most valuable IMO: PBK11, PBR11, PB29, PG18, PG50 or PB28, PR233, PB35 or 36, Buff Titanium. There are many others but these 8 plus your normal palette will give you a ton of possibilities and these are used the most commonly to mix the convenience colors. They are made by most brands but granulation varies among them so be sure to look at some good swatches before deciding on brand for EACH pigment. In general WN professional, Daniel Smith, Roman Szmal, and Schmincke have the best granulators.

[@waymire01]

I have the best results when I use granulation as "seasoning" vs all over the entire painting. Backgrounds are fabulous. Rocks, tree trunks.. a sky... the side of a building. Here and there vs everywhere.

[@Roadtaken-fi1cd]

I really like this type of painting! The sectioned off portions with the granulating colors is a lovely idea.

[@laurasykes]

Thanks Lindsay! This was a great tutorial. Very helpful! I’ll definitely be giving these a go. Would love to see more like this 😁❤️👍

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@65sunnyday]

Be a Big Spender! Buy, in the drug or grocery store, 1 gallon each of DISTILLED and SPRING water. Experiment with each, and find out which you prefer. You'll never have nasty surprises again! My city water is heavily treated with chemicals, and I worried about what would happen to the paper down the line, so I never let anything other than distilled water touch the paper. Thanks, Lindsay, for such a great post. Thank heaven for people like you! I've bookmarked this!

[@rosemarypetersen143]

I enjoyed this in real time very much - I’m intrigued by granulating paint and yes have some unused “precious” colors to play with - thanks for this video!

[@jillclaydon]

Just starting out in a water colour journey. A lot went over my head but I am encouraged to play with my paints. Thank you

[@jrm2716]

Lindsay has a great playlist for beginning watercolorists. She is one of the best teachers you will find. She also has courses in her teachable school if you want additional detailed instructions & imput on your creations. (There's a link if that interests you) hope this help. Have fun in your painting!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy painting!

[@whynotbekind1957]

Some of the best advice I could give if you are just starting out….limit your colors to the basics and learn how to mix your own paint…using too many premixed colors can be overwhelming and you lose the chance to know how much you can get from maybe 6-8 colors at the most….and use a paper that is tough enough to stand up to a lot of water and layers…if possible, start with real cotton paper at least 140lb …get some books and learn color theory and learn how to sketch….also when you look at your subject, really look at the contrast of darks and lights…those are a few of the things that i think are important to start with…and always remember to look at what color an object really is ….not just what we think a colors, like blue or green are…of you really look you can see what colors you need to mix to get the color of a sky, or the green of plants and grasses…sometimes they are not even blue or green…lol….good luck on your journey and remember to always focus on having fun…even when the going seems tough…you’ll get there

[@jrm2716]

I am really enjoying the granulating pallet I made. I dug into my paints and pulled out all my granulating paints and made a pallet with it. Having so much fun with it. Love when you do real time paintings. Tfs.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@craftergin]

I love the idea of 3 paintings on one sheet. And yours are gorgeous!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@lindahazel5075]

I like this style. I don't think many of us care what you do. We love listening to you. (Maybe just me...?)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thanks:)

[@annehebert6959]

I love this idea of blocking off the paper and making two or three separate little paintings that go together. Really really pretty. I am definitely going to practice with some paints before attempting anything like this...LOL Love it - thank you Lindsay

[@stacys447]

Beautiful. Great tutorial. Perfect for my new Van Gogh Davy's Gray on those rocks. Super fun as always!

[@donnabirney817]

I really love this style of painting , and this is why I tried watercolor !! Now I know how to use this technique! More of these please!!

[@zarahp2098]

I am in absolute LOVE with these paintings! And there is soooo much amazing info here, thank you ever so much! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@Colorfullife2046]

Beautiful makes me want to pull out my pallets today I love all the great tips and real time tyfs all your work is beautiful ❤️

[@carolwilliams7044]

You should do more abstract landscapes. These are beautiful. Thank you for all of your great tutorials.

[@lynnfetzer6424]

Great tutorial, Lindsay. I had some trouble painting a waterfall in watercolor and now realize it may be my paper. Excited to try again!

[@lookupdownAni]

I really enjoyed this. Beautiful paintings! Thanks Lindsay!

[@viviandibrell849]

This was a good reminder for making little practice paintings. I have been putting off doing a larger painting because I’m not quite sure how I wanna approach the background and I don’t want to ruin it so I’m going to make some small studies first. Thank you!

[@mjpete27]

Such a wonderful video and painting examples! I avoided paint that granulated when I first started in watercolors! I loved flat areas of color with no variation! I have enjoyed using granulation for natural scenes with textures of nature. I would also suggest if you want to make your own granulating paints look at how many pigments used in the paints you already have! I also suggest rough press surface papers even more than cold press paper. Lindsay you have a lovely manner and your a joy to watch and listen to in your videos! Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@anitadavidson1266]

Thoroughly enjoyed being able to watch precisely what you were doing in real time. It really helped my understanding of the process and of granulation in general. Thank you!

[@Faerysong1]

I love these little paintings. They are do-able, and not intimidating at all. As always TFS Lindsay!❤

[@TuxieTude]

These are all so pretty, Lindsay! I absolutely love watching you paint. It's my favorite. I also like the idea of multiple paintings on one sheet. ❤️🖌️🎨

[@takinastabatit]

I love watching people paint in real time. Those are lovely little noodles, and they all look so cool together on one sheet like that.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@susansacco7583]

So fun painting with beautiful granulating colors! I love your little paintings! I need to stop fussing. Thanks for reminder! I haven’t bought any of the new granulating colors bc I have enough for now. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much Lindsay!

[@FriendlySeal]

Lindsay I appreciate the frequency at which you post. You are a hard worker.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@jom6829]

Enjoyed this tutorial immensely and I very much like the format. Granulating paints really do appeal, so thank you for going into it in more depth.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@connierobinson8149]

I enjoy this type of content. The real time painting and edited commentary are instructional and efficient. I enjoy your thinking process as you work so either way you do the editing is good for me. Thank you for another lesson well done.

[@Boobatz490]

Thank you, great tutorial on granulation! Makes me want to play and experiment with my paints ❤️. I love the moody seascape.

[@chereliu5565]

Love, love, love your painting videos! So relaxing watching you paint such beautiful artwork! Would really love prints of these for happy color inspiration Lindsay!😎 So interesting about the water and paint reaction with granulation! I wonder if the minerals differ greatly in your area because the hard water here in Southern California does amazing granulation! I once used Daniel Smith Cascade green on a glass plate and left it and when I came back there was the most beautiful color separation and granulation on the plate I could’ve hung it as art! Thanks so much for all the great info on paint brands to try for granulation without the big prices! I’ve been dying to try so many of these as well as the interference and Duochrome paint but don’t have a huge budget for them!🥳🤩

[@wakeupuk3860]

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB !! Having after three years of learning water colour thunk I have found my own style which is loose large semi-abstract landscapes, even been offered an amount for one I was just gob-smacked by. I currently use M.Graham as they don't go rock hard like the others do but not many of them granulate which I really like. Been spending some time and money on D. Smiths and Schincke and find when I use them, no way do I get the effects people seem to do on here and kind of expensive. This video and your additional written material was an absolute minefield of really useful info, tips and saving money, especially when even trying not to waste this subject can so easily for practising purposes. Please do far more on this subject.

[@kathywoolsey7460]

This is a great tutorial! Your paintings remind me of abstract and the granulating colors are perfect for that style of painting! Love it!

[@suebouch4074]

Hi, Lindsay… I loved this video! Whatever editing changes you did, it worked. I enjoyed the real time, I enjoyed hearing your commentary on what you were doing, I enjoyed watching the watercolors do their thing, I loved watching that first thirsty paintbrush do its magic - what a beautiful brush! I gained a higher appreciation for granulating watercolors after watching this as I tend to enjoy bright, fluid, soft, flowing colors and found it difficult to enjoy the rougher, earthy result of the granulation. I can see how they are necessary to achieve the end result of your beautiful work. Thanks for your extra time and energy to make this an excellent tutorial video. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@ashleyenkey2101]

This was a very pleasant tutorial to watch! Love the crashing wave. Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

Thank you for the tips, Lindsay! I like the sectioned off painting situation here!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Loved this style Lindsay as you explained what and why you’re doing what you did. Thank you for these three beautiful land/seascapes.

[@nanettemccall8618]

I loved this tutorial and hope to try it this weekend ! Thank you

[@dianalarkin9483]

I love your style! Your watercolours are amazing, I’ve always loved watercolour paintings in my house but I’ve only watercoloured cards, and that’s stamped images!

[@darleneplant.6284]

I would love to see more like this. I really enjoyed it. You gave me some ideas!

[@sondrabrown442]

Beautiful Lindsay! I love seeing how you use the granulating paints, thank you!

[@visualarthistory]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much for showing us how you use these paints!

[@tarachan6284]

I really enjoyed this video. Especially the wheat field. I don't have granulating colors but I used salt and it really turned out in a unique way. I like these short tutorials.

[@craftergin]

This video is right up my alley, Lindsay! I loved it and it is inspiring to me! I love the real time.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@created2bless322]

I love these! Thank you for the information on the granulating paints and what brushes to use. This was an exceptional video🙌🏼

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I love this video! The paintings are gorgeous! I got out my notebook to take notes! Awesome editing! Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!!!

[@starr-starr]

Beautiful. You inspired me to pull my granulating colors into a palette and play around. I tried that Agave paper, it is indeed very nice. Those landscapes came out so beautiful.

[@songlismom98]

Thanks!

[@susansacco7583]

Painting with you Lindsay! I love how you carve out the rocks in misty study. I’ve taped off 3 sections on montval paper and using my granulating colors. So fun and relaxing! Thanks for tutorial and tips!

[@amydeleon3387]

TY for the explanation - I did wonder ... I must have fallen asleep in art class during that lecture 😂

[@jimflack9462]

Love the bottom right painting. Reminds me of waves splashing the camera lens! Lol! Great tutorial of loose watercolors. As always, I learned a lot about technique just by watching. Now, to put it to use!! Thanks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun with it!

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you Lindsay , some great ideas about granulation and other special effects xoxo love your work ❤️

[@penniecormier8770]

I love this style of real time tutorial! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to find my most granulating colors and try some small landscapes.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome!

[@paulalister80]

Loved watching you paint in real time.your sea scape with rocks looks wonderful, think it’s those pops of white very pretty. I have a few granulating paints but haven’t used for a while think today is a great day to sit down and give them a go, quite like the misty look in the sea scape wonder if I can get this look with trees well maybe a tree with mist around, yep you’ve definitely inspired me again, thanks Lindsay for sharing your art with us all.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay!

[@c8Lorraine1]

Thank you for sharing your information on granulated colours I feel a bit foolish because I returned a whole set of White Nights paints . They granulated and I thought they were faulty paints. Guess I wasn’t a fan. Thank you for explaining the way to use these paints. I will check my stash of Daniel Smith’s paints and try your techniques

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

I absolutely love the ease and relaxed style you are teaching us here. The results are amazing!

[@mandyhenk5758]

I just wanted to say that I followed along with this painting after watching your tutorial on using Mars black to mix your own granulating colours and my painting came out really well. Thanks for these videos. They are so much fun and I love the way you encourage play and using materials rather than getting stressed about the cost.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@jackigarcia2819]

I really liked this tutorial. It was really helpful to me when you talk about colors that we may already have that we can use. I’m a beginner and I have limited colors. I love water color painting and these tutorials give me hope.

[@geriprior751]

Loved the tutorial Lindsay. Definitely inspired me to go try out my paints to see if any granulate.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@TerrieJohnson731]

Obsessed with GRANULATING colors! Looking at sets, I am also looking at mixing! Thanks Lindsey! You literally have taught me everything I know about paint!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@denisec8914]

I do have granulation paint. One set in a kit I got for Christmas years ago and in a cheap snap lid set from Ollie's store last year. I thought it was poor quality. I have to try harder with them. I'm still learning and so glad I came across this video.

[@SallyMoore1000]

Absolutely love these beautiful, expressive paintings. Thank you also for sharing some of your detailed knowledge about granulating paints, you are a mine of information! I have looked at some of the super-granulating paints but had already come to the conclusion that they are very costly, and not high on my list to purchase, since I already have several granulating paints - I'll just use those instead (and your tutorial has given me a few more to look at again for their granulating properties)

[@capbin146]

Liked it! The dividing of the paper is a good idea as well. Liked you mentioned montval, I bought the 200gsm pad as I can run it through my printer. Tried it this week for tooth and colour pencils. Thanks.

[@bethbrady8146]

Loved this video! Have been so curious as to what granulating was! Can't wait to go thru my tubes and see what I have! Thank you Lindsey! It was a.fun video to watch! And I love the accent with the Dr martens ink!

[@MayBrox]

Thank you so much for doing this. I always learn so much from you. 💜 I love the real time videos. So yes please, we want more real time videos😀

[@redinabloogs8477]

WELL DONE Lindsay! 👏 I thought those paintings turned out really well. I haven't seen any of your other work so I don't know what ur style is..but I like this lose style a lot. As a child I would literally sit all night long after my parents went to bed working on an ultra realistic drawing and that was after I had sat there all day. As an adult I hate realistic paintings, i always think what was the point...just take a photo. But that said..everyone just do whatever art speaks to you. Whatever makes u happiest will produce the best Art. 😘 Have a wonderful day😘

[@kennethneild8684]

I love that weathered rose color. Stunning!!

[@NancyH25]

Wow!! I don’t know how you make such beautiful pictures especially in such a short time. This was very informative & interesting. I don’t have many watercolors but I’m interested in seeing if any granulate. Thank you!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Thank you, I am INSPIRED!! Love the loose and relaxed style you used. It just inspires the beginner ( me) to let go and see what happens with the paint and the paper. I have already taped off a sheet of my best paper (Arches) and am ready to have a great go at it!!!

[@christineingram55]

Lindsay these are beautiful.It’s always a pleasure to watch you paint and I learn so much from you each time too.I might not comment every time but I think your a really great inspiration and a great all around artist .You always explain so well it gives you the confidence to try yourself.Thank you for all you do 🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Veronicapainted]

OMG Lindsay's got her groove back ! Wow this is a fantastic return to what I LOVE about your channel : literally jam packed with tips, tricks and real time demo of how to create amazing effects and beautiful work with what we already have on hand or how to get something similar for a low price. I am saving this video in my watercolor techniques folder. You hit it out of the park! Thank you so much. Can't wait to learn more from you. I'm going to go re-watch right now🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Veronicapainted]

@@thefrugalcrafter I know the algorithm doesn't promote or pay as much for this type of content but you are doing a lot for the actual humans in the art community

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Wonderful tutorial Lindsay , I really enjoyed your real-time take on these paintings. I really struggle getting started and now I have a great excuse to do it !!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you. Editing takes forever !

[@spacepebble]

Elizabeth Here. I really liked this tutorial and how you put it together. It's inspiring and confidence boosting to see what you can do in a very short time. This is important to me because at this stage in my life I have very little time to devote to my art or crafting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@cheryl6716]

Lindsay, those are such beautiful paintings. It's so satisfying to watch you paint, with each brush stroke the picture comes to life in front of your eyes.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@walterreansalley3410]

Fascinating. Beautiful creations - all while having fun. Really love the instructions, which opens up the world of painting to the the beginner artist, and, as well, the seasoned. Beautiful creations... I'm speechless. 😍❤❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@georgesgentry5835]

Beautiful paintings Lindsay. TFS. Fun to watch the granulating colors. Never heard of them till your tutorials.

[@staceydailey6394]

💝💝💝💝💝 I love this video! Was so satisfying to see these come together in real time. I'm itching to play in my paints! I think I'm going to ratchet this over the weekend and paint along with you! Thanks Lindsey! Too much drama going on, in a few of my other artist channels. I'm glad you are always here with professionalism and an upbeat attitude. If I wanted to dwell in stress and drama, I just need to talk to one of my kids for 15 min. Lol. I'm on KZbin to distress unwind and find inspirations! Love you tons and happy valentines day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Really? I guess I missed it 😆 what kind of drama could possibly be happening on art channels?

[@nancymiess3412]

This was a good one Lindsay! Keep these coming.

[@cj_kirby]

Really loved this! I did purchase some of the Schmincke 5ml granulating sets. Can't wait to use them. These studies were very inspiring.

[@ALittleCreative]

Lindsay, I love these landscapes so much!! Thanks so much for sharing, and thanks for the shoutout! Stay warm and well.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure! Are you getting hit with this storm too? I owe you a phone call!

[@ALittleCreative]

@@thefrugalcrafter It is just raining now, but it is supposed to freeze tonight. I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere tomorrow. Let's talk soon. :)

[@maryshows7907]

Loved this style of loose painting. They all turned out great!

[@ramonalee1]

These are beautiful, you make it look so easy!

[@JennaGetsCreative]

The bottom right crashing waves came out so beautiful! I was skeptical about the rocks at first but wow!

[@Miss_dilettante]

Beautiful artworks. Great watercolor art tips and process video. Detailed one 😊

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Love these 3 pieces, so fun, you make it look so easy, the seascape is so beautiful!! Next, O.M.G, you are so funny!! "WAIT, thats not the right word, thats a tree!"...lmao omg, i couldnt stop laughing! O and Ive heard and seen that Turners Mars Violet is really granulating and beautiful too! Great video and thanks for sharing, much love💜❤🧡

[@comicsgrinder]

I'm building up my own art tutorials on my channel. I love your presentation and the whole look. Very informative and concise!

[@heatherhigbee5144]

Oh my gosh! I love love love the crashing waves painting ❤ All three are beautiful, but that one whoa!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@juststartingover2735]

Wow! You just described a full range of colors we probably have in our palettes that will granulate. This is the first video Ive seen on this topic. Thank you! I actually use and love the Canson Montval watercolor paper. I just received my first order from Masha’s (ordered before I saw your video). Many pans were out of stock due to high demand but I was able to get sample dots which are great! They also included a few free samples, a nice surprize! Looking forward to using those and doing an inventory of my other paints to see what I can use.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Cool!

[@patriciatolliver4057]

I love the sectioning off. I want to try this if I get paints for Xmas.

[@SusanFilerAus]

Really enjoyed this real time format. Great projects thank you

[@firdyk]

Loved this tutorial Lindsay. Very inspiring:)

[@sccstudent9265]

This was a great tutorial, very informative! I learn so much from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Your paintings were beautiful!

[@lissagoldsmith9597]

Thanks for this Lindsey!💜

[@wanderingstar5673]

Love the effects of the granulating paints. Really enjoyed the video .

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Wow! One of the best videos I have seen lately. And your landscapes are AMAZING! I was actually playing with some paints when this video popped so I painted a quick landscape with them while listening. I'll have to watch again with more attention.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh wow, thanks so much!

[@artonthecreek]

Nice. Really like how you did the crashing wave! I’ll have to try that-in the past I’ve used the scrubbie side of a scrubby sponge dipped in frisket. One of my favorite granulating colors is Daniel Smith Potter’s Pink. It’s perfect for animal noses, ears & toes and the added texture really looks great in the finished piece.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I haven't tried their version. I was hoping they offered it in a stick but they don't. Id like to get a winsor newton full pan of it but I can't find it for sale here. It's such a difficult color to re wet.

[@artonthecreek]

@@thefrugalcrafter that’s true-my D/S needs a lot of patience but definitely worth the wait.

[@pokey3010]

Wow! I'm speechless!! Love this!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@annelizevangraan7776]

Oh wow, just beautiful!

[@marytesta3003]

Hi Lindsay I was watching your feather tutorial when this video popped up. I really enjoy all of your reviews and art.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Yes, I now go to this channel before I buy my art supplies. Wish I’d known of Lindsay’s knowledge much earlier. Would have saved myself a lot of money and heartache trying to paint with the wrong paints. I also like the lady from In Liquid Color channel. Less experience than Lindsay but some good ideas

[@marytesta3003]

@@c8Lorraine1 Me too. Lindsay makes fair reviews. She never over or under sells the products. I really trust that her option are well thought out.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww Thanks:)

[@whynotbekind1957]

Would love to try those paints....and it definitely does help to not overwork your paint....have a plan before starting of what colors you want to use, what the subject is going to be....go in bold and confident with your paint...then leave it be.....once you overwork it you lose alot and it's easy to muddy up your colors when you do that.

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

I love them all, particularly the seascape