Understanding watercolor Buff Titanium: brands comparison, mixes, and demo polar bear sketch.

[@PauloEAbreu]

My Van Gogh titanium buff in an half pan is formulated with PW6/PBr7.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you so much Paulo!! I double checked my label and you are absolutely right :( .... I mistook the 6 for a 5 because the character is very small. I have added your information in the description box because apparently I can't correct the video now...thank you for pointing this out.

[@leeannsolice7473]

As the proud new owner of a full tube of DS Buff Titanium, I found this very validating that I've chosen well. Thanks for doing this process for all to see!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Having a new tube of DS buff titanium must give a sense of accomplishment! I agree! Thank you for sharing this . I can perfectly relate ❤️

[@NinaEbner-e9r]

thank you sooo much for this video! helped me very much ;)

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank to you Nina!

[@sonyaoart]

I got Roman Szmal’s buff titanium for Christmas and I can’t wait to play with it. I think I might like the DS even more, but it is quite pricey. I like painting polar bears, I’ll have to paint another one when I get to play with it. Love how yours turned out!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hy Sonya!! I think Roman Szmal and Daniel Smith are basically identical! I only slightly favour tubes over pan, but Roman Szmal quality is amazing…painting the bear with Titanium Buff felt like cheating!! A breeze. Happy new year my friend and thank you for your support!

[@beedee4427]

Just about to finish my tube of DS Titanium Buff but will definitely pick up a full pan of Roman Szmal as well when replacing. Super interesting video. Many thanks from Australia 😎

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

It’s one of my favourite moments! Finishing a color and choosing a new one. Great choice! And thank you for writing to me from the other end of the world..

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

I just found you in my recommended and I love your comparison. I was born in Catania Sicily and adopted here in Phoenix Arizona usa.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Heyyyy!! My mother was also Sicilian… ❤️❤️❤️do you speak a little Italian? ❤️❤️❤️thanks for your message. Buone feste ❤️

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

@@WatercolorElisabetta I only speak a tiny bit and I would love to speak more but at my age learning another language would be somewhat of a waste since I will never be able to travel again.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies so you can speak the universal language of Watercolor ❤️

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

@@WatercolorElisabetta yes and I really enjoy doing photorealistic animal portraiture with colored pencil and OMS to make it into paint on the Fabriano artistico hot press that I love

[@margwong8416]

I have really enjoyed all of your groups of different colors of swatch comparisons. It is fascinating to see the differences. Thank you for doing these. Merry Christmas!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Differences among brands fascinate me as well…thanks a lot Marg and happy holidays!! ❤️

[@atelierthhun1165]

How useful ! (My presents included TItanìùm Buff and Grey ! ) I have the Michael Harding Buff which is very pigmented but closer to A.Gallo in shade. I think I like the less brownish colour as more version for landscapes/cityscape. Like you I've not explored the Grey yet so look forward to when you do. Many thanks.

[@awatercolourist]

It’s here!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

I hope you like it 😃

[@awatercolourist]

Oh yes! I’m surprised that the Rembrandt one is very grey.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

@awatercolourist so was I!! A bit disappointed….☹️

[@TheYellowsun76]

I love your polar bear, and this very helpful and interesting comparison. I like your favorites as well I love the warm colors :)

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you!! the polar bear was so easy to sketch with this colour.... Happy New Year!

[@michelemarchesani5139]

You have your Da Vinci, yay! I had to laugh that you crave the California made paint and I hanker for the A. Gallo and Della Magna (I had to cancel my order from there as the shipping was "troppo caro"! Your husband chose lovely presents for you. I received sheets of Fabriano Artistico 300lb paper. Will I ever have the nerve to use it??!! Another marvelous video, looking forward to seeing you in the New Year! Buon anno Elisabetta! xoxo

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you so much Michele, you are the kindest! Happy new year my friend….and let me know what you think about your new Fabriano paper 😍

[@PeachesandMoss]

Use that paper

[@cmumford1477]

always enjoy your wonderful videos! I really liked the combination of the cobalt and buff titanium. Happy Holidays!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Happy Holidays to you!! Your words are very kind and they mean a lot. Have a wonderful 2024!

[@catherinebrown9119]

I use my Roman Szmal Buff Titanium quite a bit. It is one of my go to colors on my palette.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

It has been an acquired taste for me….but it’s a quite unique colour. I would like to try it in buildings. 😀

[@derwood206]

What a nice comparison. I just got the Wallace Seymour Buff Titanium and intrigued by this pigment PW28. I have the Michael Harding Buff Titanium and its a little greyer than Daniel Smith's; Daniel Smith's will always be my favorite of the group.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Daren, DS is the king of buff titanium! I agree with you. I wish I had Michael Harding….happy holidays!

[@djhadaverde]

It's not easy to draw animals and you did it so easy and well done. I love the result of the polar bear :D I don't have this colour, never used, as I never use white in my watercolours. But I see the use you did and other watercolorist and I like it. Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo Eli!!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you so much 😀It's a fun colour to have, but not a priority.... buon anno Estivaliz!

[@morrisonwatercolors]

I use the DS version of Buff Titanium (the benchmark color as you say). Thank you for showing the Liz Steel mixture, I was fascinated to see how those three colors mixed so well together to create a nice Buff Titanium. Awesome!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hi!! I found it absolutely amazing, this mix! You are the only one who mentioned it 😳. Have a very happy new year my friend! Happy holidays. Thank you as usual for your message.

[@mariarecuencocanas3653]

Nice bear. I wish you a happy new year

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Happy holidays Maria! Thank you ☺️

[@msand43]

Love this video

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you Magdalena!

[@dianaromig732]

Another great mixing session and mastering our watercolors. 🎉 Wishing you a wonderful New Year ❤. Here’s to new discoveries 😅

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you!! And happy new year to you!!

[@lizziequinteros5577]

Oh.. que alegria al fin llego mi Van Gogh Buff Titanium. Gracias por compartir

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Grazie a te!! ❤️

[@ChantelleArts]

this is gorgeous, a fantastic tutorial 😊

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you for your support!! Your messages always make my day 😍

[@greekveteran2715]

Van Gogh is GREAT for skin tones!! They all have their uses, it all depends on what you paint!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Mmmmhhhhh interesting!! What colour you mix with it?

[@tfiRdliW]

lol 😂 that white nights binder problem is a huge mess spotted regularly. They also put less amount of paint in tube than it’s said to be

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

I have not been buying a single tube from them since the beginning of the war. These are the first tubes I had bought, I think pans are maybe better!! Thank you for the info about the quantity in the tubes…it’s really incredible if they do so 😡. Anyway, I really have switched to Rosa Gallery now!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Why not?

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you for sharing this comparison video. When this first came out, I tried mixing my own, but eventually bought buff titanium by DS. I also enjoy MMG juanne brilliant #2 for mixing. Both are excellent staples. That bear is a winner. 🏆 😍 I love it.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you Tracy!! The bear was so easy with Titanium Buff that it almost felt like cheating 😂. Thanks for your contribution.

[@VanmeterFL]

This is a wonderful video! Thank you!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you so much!! It was very interesting for me as well

[@elenaz8381]

Thanks for the video! I have only DS but now I want also Rembrandt because it looks like a brilliant. Also thanks for nice magic music 🎶 I like your bear

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you so much Elena ☺️ I wanted a festive music!! Glad you noticed it. Ahaha art videos unfortunately always stimulate shopping 😂

[@iknownothing-49]

A great, thorough review. Thank you.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank to you!! It’s always great to hear appreciation 😀

[@marialaurarios969]

Excelente review ❤

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Grazie mille Maria Laura

[@tereyaglikedi]

Thank you for the info! I was wondering if I should invest in this color, and I am not so sure... seems like it'd be possible to mix yourself with some Chinese white and a touch of earth yellow or brown, maybe a little black. I have a tube of Chinese white that I basically never use, so I might experiment a bit and see if it's useful for me. Merry Christmas!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Have very happy holidays yourself and thank you for your comment!! Let me know about your experiments if you wish!! It’s always fun to experiment 😃

[@tereyaglikedi]

@@WatercolorElisabetta So, I saw that I had erroneously purchased the Rosa Gallery Naples Yellow Light, which is basically titanium white with a touch of yellow ochre or raw sienna, I think (normally I use the White Nights version which is pure PY216, and I absolutely can't paint skies without it). I tried some mixes with PR122, PG7, and PB60, and it seems to mix all the powder pinks, pastel greens and blueish grays that I have seen people mix with buff titanium. It is slightly more yellow-leaning but I haven't noticed it much (my blues didn't turn green, for example). May be a substitute for people who want to try it out on a budget (Rosa tubes are like 2.80 Euros in Germany). Anyhow, sorry for rambling :) Happy New Year!

[@sarahmitchell9247]

Hello Elisabetta - I am debating buying the Rembrandt or AGallo because I need a light wash... was wondering can you do a head-to-head comparison of the lightest of the Buff Titanium.... in a wash from the darkest mass tone to the lightest wash please... it would be so helpful. The whole box of each swatch is all the mass tone.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hi Sarah!! Are you on Instagram? If you are, I can dm you a photo of this comparison! Cheers!

[@anitadavidson1266]

Fantastic video Elisabetta! Buff Titanium can be such a versatile colour, I enjoy it too. I tend to use it in mixes. I have Danial Smith. Cheating on your sketch?? Mine would end up looking like a dog!! 😂 Your painting was lovely, don’t downgrade it. ❤️❤️🖌️🎨👩🏻‍🎨🎄❄️☃️

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hello dear Anita!!! I was sure you had Titanium Buff ! Happy new year my friend and thanks a lot for you kindness 🥰

[@jude6752]

I love buff titanium, but I only have one! Perhaps I need a couple more! Thank you for this video comparison.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hi!! One buff titanium is more than enough, unless you are a crazy collector like me 😂. However, it’s nice to alternate them just to experiment. Happy new year and thanks for stopping by!

[@UJB123]

Excellent! Love using white ... I don't need to buy a lavender and many other colors if I have a white in my pallet. Titanium white makes for a great hue on concrete sidewalks, light stucco houses, and the nice neutral grey when mixed with a real black. 😊 I have the Van Gogh (white) & Daniel Smith (T. white) versions of your 10. I prefer a mono white. Thanks for the comparison 👍

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Thank you for your comment! It means a lot. Have a very happy new year! (I know I could mix my lavender but I love my lavender by Rembrandt! ❤️)

[@eagleeyes9770]

Great review 👍 How does the Qor Titan Buff compare to DS and WS?

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hi!! I do not know I’m sorry!! Good question though…

[@SchubertFan]

Love your polar bear!! 😻 I’m a DaVinci girl, I like the less yellow hue. What was the 3rd color your friend uses to mix a transparent version? Transparent red iron oxide, French ultramarine blue, and which yellow? Thanks so much!

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Raw Sienna! Have a go!

[@SchubertFan]

@@WatercolorElisabetta thank you!!

[@kinestet_art]

Thank you for your position about Russian paints🙏🇺🇦✨️ I hope you will be able to try new colors from Rosa Gallery, that were released in December.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

I have not tried the new colours yet! I will immediately check out. Thank you and happy new year!! Of course I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦!! 💙💛

[@kinestet_art]

@@WatercolorElisabetta 🤗thank you! Happy New year to you!

[@amandaserrano3249]

I love Lisa Steel’s mix for buff titanium and would like to get the trio of transparent red oxide, French ultramarine, and the yellow… Is it called rosana? I am looking online and not finding it. Maybe I got the name wrong? Please if it is not to much trouble to tell me the name?

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hi Amanda! I think you are talking about Liz Steel! www.lizsteel.com/buffandfavouritebuildingmixes/

[@amandaserrano3249]

@@WatercolorElisabetta yes! Thank you for your time. So helpful and kind! I have been wanting to put together a minimalistic palette for urban sketching and I knew about ultramarine and burnt sienna but it just wasn’t quite right or enough. Maybe the shift to red oxide and the yellow will be it! I loved the results you showed in this video with it🤩

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

😄

[@TheHugooo15]

The titanium white (101) from White Nights it's a buff titanium?

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

Hello Hugo, I have never tried it but I suppose, from the name and pigment, that it should be an opaque white, not a titanium buff.

[@TheHugooo15]

@@WatercolorElisabetta Thank you, I also think the same. I've never seen anyone try this watercolor to be sure. I ended up buying Van Gogh's titanium buff so I wouldn't make the wrong choice.

[@WatercolorElisabetta]

@TheHugooo15 it’s the one in my palette! I like it very much. Good choice 👍