What I use & why - My Daniel Smith watercolours

[@Soapartisan875]

I love watching what artists palettes look like 😊. Thank you for sharing . I love all your choices they all are so beautiful .

[@SketchesnScrubs]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@helencryer]

Mmmm lovely! Funnily enough, I'd been thinking of swatching just my Daniel Smiths too!!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

I have to admit, my collection has now grown again following this video :P x

[@lynnephelps2370]

I believe Lavender, not Amethyst, is the color Sarah Burns raves about for landscape. When she took that Ian Stewart (?) workshop he put a little bit on everyone's pallet for them to try it, perfect for those distant hills! It's on my list! Another one to try for an earthy granulating warm brown is DS bronzite, check it out!

[@AnArtistJourney77]

First one here, Yay!!

[@awatercolourist]

Woohoo! 🥇

[@wendychampness1901]

Phthalo Blue Turquoise 😊

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Wendy! xx

[@spktme]

Have you tried stirring up the cobalt violet it looks gummy like it just needs to be stirred really well. My van dyke brown from mission gold is constantly that way if I just pour it out of the tube and don't sit well then I can't get it hardly any color at all. So frustrating, but it might be worth trying to see if it works. The trial of dealing with tubes!😂

[@Carolyn-zm8eo]

Amethyst genuine. Yum

[@Twilyhtmist]

About the Burnt Sienna: an excellent substitute - besides the Quin. Burnt Orange that you already have, is Transparent Red Oxide. It has a little more punch of both brown AND red to it, and is likely the color sienna that you are longing for. And also, FYI - you can make excellent greys with BOTH your Quin. Burnt Orange OR the new Transparent Red Oxide as long as you have some Cerulean Blue, Chromium in the set; that blue will work with those 2 siennas the same way that Burnt sienna & [French] Ultramarine Blue do. So there ya go!

[@PaulaScardamalia]

I do love Indanthrone Blue, and Amethyst (subtle sparkle!). Like you, I have Shadow Violet and Moonglow, and Moonglow is my favorite of the two. Lavender is great for mixing and on its own, and I also have fun with some of the Duochrome colors (love Duochrome Autumn). I use several of them for my painted gift tags for last Christmas. Like you, I also have to have a Sap Green in my palette and a Payne's Grey. And I like Sleeping Beauty...maybe because I'm all about fairy tales. :)

[@Ms1lonewolf]

I am enjoying buff titanium!! I love this color for white flowers. Have a really thi. Wash and they come out so beautiful. Then use a dark brown with the sap green and green apatite genuine for dark green. Have you ever tried verditer blue? It's a beautiful color for your sky or water. I like the green gold too. Have fun. JK FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, you have a gorgeous palette ☺☺

[@reginamalm6263]

I love buff titanium for skin tones and florals . Especially when you want to make peaches and blushes. Great idea about having half pans ready . I have all ds blues and greens. I just started buying the winsor newtons because I bought the abstract watercolor book and her work is so bold and bright. She has some blues I never seen .I agree about warm yellows . I love Quin gold soooo much . I always have 15 ml in burnt Siena, burnt umbers, Payne gray, Quin rose, quin magenta , ultramarine blue ,phthalo blue ,( basically warm and cool ) If you use lunar black you can make everything granulated. There is video that shows you how . I thought black would overpower the lighter colors but it doesn’t. Yes cobalt violet I bought twice thinking I was scammed because I bought 1 st one off amazon and not off art store . Then I Tried to get the qor version but it’s been out of stock . You are spot on about everything you said about all your colors . So glad I found you !!!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank youf Regina! I hadn't used it for skin tones, but I will bear that in mind. We have similar taste in colours lol. I've made a couple of videos on creating granulating watercolour mixes that you may enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXbHeoGDYtCFo9U I had tried it with PBk11 - Mars Black, but its good to know that lunar blac would also be a good option. I'm glad you found me too! I look forward to hearing more about your art adventures x x

[@Carolyn750]

You should get some of the Amethyst, you will be surprised by the gorgeous sparkle as well as just how dark it can get. It is a stunning colour. Transparent Red Oxide is a lovely brown too by Daniel Smith.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Carolyn. I looked it up and agreed - I've added it to my wish list :D x x

[@Khyra61]

If you want a pinky-purple shade, try Wisteria, I also like VanDyke Brown, it's great for dark tree bark.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Khyra! xx

[@betzie_paintz2284]

The color Moonglow is one of my favorites for sure. One thing is that the pink pigment is suspect, and not lightfast. I saw on KZbin a way that you can mix your own moonglow replacement with French ultramarine, Viridian and Quin. Coral in the right proportions. I love your swatching video as you can see your love for the watercolor process! (I love it too!)

[@wildflower1397]

I would suggest Serpentine Green for its granulation and Carbazole Violet because it's such a deep royal purple that's great for shadows. I have Indanthrone and wish I had gotten indigo instead. A surprise color that I love is Nickle Titanate Yellow because it makes soft buttery yellows that feel almost dreamy for florals, and the smidgen of opaqueness softens mixes.

[@Carolyn750]

Serpentine green is stunning, yes to this colour for sure!

[@JanetSalvati]

I enjoyed this video very much. I found it very helpful and informative.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much Janet! I really appreciate your kind words x x

[@TheMessyDeskxyz]

If you can collect watercolors slowly, you can collect them quickly. 🙈 Love that you started with my favor buff titanium ❤ Woah, that cobalt violet is BAD. Woah, that’s a nice, thick silver… I want it! 😂

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Loool Messy desk :D :D Love buff titanium too x

[@ShannonShanks-il8ip]

Cobalt violet would be good for the super delicate pink of dawn landscapes

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you for sharing Shannon, it is certainly a colour I can't see fitting into my palette so it is nice to know how other artists are using and enjoying it x

[@michellecampbell4194]

I just got the 24 set in the summer so I haven't really used the Jane's Grey but it looks really nice in your swatch 😂

[@sophiaemilia3868]

Try lavender, this is soooo unexpected wonderful 😊

[@eve123w8]

I agree and makes beautiful sandy colors when mixed with raw umber.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Ohhh thank you for the mixing recommendation x

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Sophia!! Xx

[@bizzybee852]

I noticed you only have one red in your Daniel Smith Collection.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Very good eye! I have since added one more lol but you're right, it could do with some reds x x

[@Bonnie-r4b]

Rose of ultramarine is at its best with more water, I think. It’s my favourite!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Bonnie! It is a beautiful colour x x

[@Achatfell]

When the paint comes at me I usually pinch the sides of the tube to create more volume, sucks the paint back in

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you! That has saved me many a time lol x

[@kellywilson2147]

The two dots in PB15:3 are called PB15 colon 3. 😉

[@SketchesnScrubs]

😂😂😂😂 thank you! As soon as I saw it, it hit me as obvious 😅

[@marmyyetter5674]

Thank you for this video! I love Daniel Smith and enjoyed seeing what your favorite and most used colors are. My top favorite Daniel Smith colors are: Quinacridone Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green, Payne's Gray, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Hansa Yellow Medium, Hansa Yellow Light, New Gamboge and Ivory Black.

[@TracieWho]

Lovely colors! DS has become my favorite brand. One beautiful color I didn't see that you have that I use all the time is phthalo turquoise. It's a series 1 and beautiful!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Tracie! It is one of mine too x x

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thanks for the heads up! It is one of the colours I have just added!! xx

[@softandcosy]

cascade green is my absolute fave!!! it looks so different diluted

[@Lu-ys9cw]

Some additional reds for a well rounded palette.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

😂😅 you have a good eye x ❤️

[@agentxp0749]

Thanks for the video! Great to see your Daniel Smith faves. My can’t do without Daniel smith colour is green gold - a beautiful natural spring green, which has nickel azo yellow in it. Also really like their Lunar blue and Cascade green. Also like lavender and Imperial Purple, which is same pigments as rose of ultramarine, but is more of a royal purple. Instead of burnt sienna I use their transparent red oxide, a bright reddish brown which mixes lovely greys, but is very granulating. Edit: manganese blue hue is a similar value to cobalt teal, but it’s defo bluer leaning. I use it for skys, as it’s a bright cool blue which can granulate a bit.

[@bspiegle8088]

Cobalt violet is one of my favorites, but Daniel Smith doesn’t do that one well. Winsor Newton and Rembrandt have better versions, and DaVinci’s cobalt violet deep is GORGEOUS.

[@kellywilson2147]

Your greens will never be complete until you get Serpentine Genuine from DS! Indanthrone Blue is my go-to dark blue, also DS. I would like to say that something looks very off with your Burnt Sienna! My DS Burnt Sienna is much more pigmented. Contact DS customer service and they will confirm if the batch number is off, and they will replace it for you.

[@booksandbubbletea]

Loved this video! Btw (:) is a colon 😂❤

[@SketchesnScrubs]

😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ thank you ❤️

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

Enjoyed this ❤ thank you

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you Nessa! xx

[@user-bk8qn9rh5k]

Love your videos! You have a number of my favorites in your palette. For a granulating brown I am enjoying Mummy Bauxite, Piemontite Genuine & Burnt Tigers eye. For a granulating green/black I really like Black Tourmaline. Blue Apetite genuine is another favorite.

[@snuuby5468]

I will explain some of the paint colours that you had questions about. There is nothing wrong with your Cobalt Violet it is the colour of the paint. I use Cobalt's paint for the granulation when added to other paints. I like Rose of Ultramarine paint as well. This paint is easy to mix with Ultramarine and Q. Rose. I prefer a Neutral Tint for a non-blue grey than Paynes Grey. I have found the cheapest way to replace Daniel Smith paints to use their sets. Most of the colours you want to replace can be found in the Jean Haines D.S. set. The blue colours come in a set in half pans. The bonus in the blue set is the most expensive paint Sleeping Beauty Genuine. I hope this information was helpful.

[@JohnSmith-xb4ux]

Watching these reviews you always find some new color you are amazed of, it's always intriguing. To me, in particular the purples are a nice base for many floral layouts as well as the yellows, but it's fair to say it's beautiful overall. Thank you for review, pretty hair lady 😊😊

[@sonyaoart]

Unfortunately the paints I’m really enjoying at the moment are the ones who ghosted you. So I won’t recommend them. I only have four DS paints but I’m sure I’ll get more the next time a good sale comes around. Even so, it’ll be pricey. Lovely video, thanks for sharing your collection ❤

[@E4Alabbasy]

Omg I need that mayan blue 💙 I think you might enjoy serpentine genuine. I used to hate greens until I tried it 🥰

[@heartyinspirations]

Amethyst is sort of shimmery ( discreetly) …. Just in case you don’t like shimmer 😊

[@catzenhouse]

Daniel Smith is my hometown hero - starting marking his art materials out of his garage on Nickerson St.. The main DS store was Nirvana. I miss the classes, the demos and all the art resources in the store. We were spoiled. Since I retired I have started collecting his watercolors. A joyful treasure trove - just looking at all the many colors - Bliss! When I was in college I thought spending $1.50 on a small tube of Cotman or Grumbacher was over the top but necessary. A very good sheet of watercolor paper cost three whole dollars. So I bought the dollar sheets and cut them into smaller sizes. So now I feel I earned my indulgence in a color mania. Love your work/videos/handwriting - listening to you makes me think of my dear friend in England.

[@lulabelle33]

: = colon

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Lool thank you, I was drawing a blank :P x x

[@angelicamartacahyaningtyas9083]

I recommend 1. Benzimidazolone Orange PO36, it is an orange with a touch of earthiness, not overly bright like Pyrrol Orange. 2. Geranium Red PR242, a bright scarlet that shift towards pink in tint. Both look quite similar in masstone, but have different undertone and mix differently.

[@angelicamartacahyaningtyas9083]

And if low lightfastness is not a problem, try Victoria Blue PB1, a very deep warm blue that sits right at the border of blue and violet.

[@ChocolateVelvet93]

It definitely looks like there is something wrong with that Cobalt Violet. I have a tube and just swatched that color recently. The tinting strength is low, but not *that* low! It’s actually one of my favorite colors for floral painting - it’s a lovely, delicate color with nice granulation. Maybe your paint has separated in the tube, and stirring it with a paper clip would help?

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thanks for the info Chocolate velvet. I have tried that a few times, perhaps I just got a dud unfortunately. Thanks for letting me know xx

[@dianeb95]

I bought the DS Jean Haines collection of iridescent colors & the Electric Blue is stunning! I believe it’s cerulean blue with mica. Probably my favorite is the Cobalt Teal but I don’t have that one yet.

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thanks for sharing Diane!! I didn't know that set existed xx

[@Twilyhtmist]

About the Amethyst Primatek watercolor versus the Quin. Purple you already have: NO - you do NOT need to bother with the amethyst unless you want a darker, more dirty and earthy amethyst effect. I have watched a LOT of color swatching & color comparisons made between similar colors (as part of my own personal research, to determine which paints I should spend money on, as "must have" colors), and the primatek line doesn't match the vibrancy or color payoff as most of the Quinacridones, for the most part. There are a few of them that would be worth the money, IMO, but a lot of them you could get the same or close enough color effect with one of their less expensive series of colors, tbh. The clear, vivid purple of an Amethyst crystal is not what you get in the paint, since it is a "ground up & powdered" version of THE WHOLE CRYSTAL - which includes some clear quartz aspects, and darker striations of other minerals that basically 'contaminates' the pure purple hue of the larger and prettier amethyst aspects, when it's all ground up together to make the paint.

[@MirjamRoesli]

Very well explained. I do have it and I was so disappointed. As some others already said, it does have shimmer in it. (One could argue, well duh, it is a shimmery stone, but my brain didn’t do the work I guess.) Some before said slightl shimmery, subtle shimmer, but I would definitively not call it subtle. Maybe I got all the shimmery particles in my little tube, or my understanding of subtle is off, but I find it very in your face just a glittery color. And I hate to mix shimmer/glitter into my watercolor paintings. I just like it for lettering or very special accents sometimes. But if I would use Amethyst with my regular watercolors, everything shimmers. And with the water and the brush it contaminates every other color. It drove me nuts. So I did put it with my other shimmery mica colors. But for me and what I prefer, a total waste of money. After that experience I’m very careful with the primatek line.

[@GenieGeerArtyology]

Green gold and burnt umber

[@janmcintosh327]

I love Amethyst and Quin Sienna. Quin Sienna is great for landscapes and it has pizazza

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you! 💙❤️

[@giespel68]

01:17 two dots = colon 😉 Thanks for the upload!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

😂😂😂😂😅😅😅🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ thank you 😅❤️

[@derwood206]

Fun video! reds (pyrrol crimson, quin red, rhodonite genuine, quin fuschia, indian red, deep scarlet). granulating browns (EF brown iron oxide, hematite burnt scarlet, piemontite, lunar earth, bronzite genuine)

[@Carolyn-zm8eo]

Your presence is delightful!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Thank you so much Carolyn ❤️

[@delicatesseract]

Environmentally-Friendly Brown Iron Oxide (PBr6) is a lovely cool brown with gorgeous granulation. It tends to be cooler than Burnt Umber, but more lustrous & velvety than Raw Umber. Also been enjoying Bloodstone Genuine: it tends to be one of the strongest granulators in the whole lot, and is a glorious velvety violet-black-brown. Also Serpentine is a marvelous yellow-leaning highlight companion green to Green Apatite Genuine. Loved this video, thank you so much! 😍

[@lindacarlson8515]

I just realized I didn’t have a Quinacridone Magenta so had just placed an order earlier along with Sap Green. I’ve used W&N Sap Green so am interested in seeing DS as comparison

[@kristieprice8842]

You are much more experienced and knowledgeable with watercolors. I won’t recommend a hue. I will say that my favorite green is DS’s Green Gold. This is a color that I can put down and let it do its thing. I live in the Midwest of USA and I’m able to use Green Gold for foliage during 3 seasons of the year. I have been on the fence about purchasing quinacridone burnt orange for my fall palette. After this video, I’m definitely adding it to my collection. Thank you for sharing.

[@michellecampbell4194]

I love DS Lunar Blue and Quin Gold. Also the Aussie Red Gold and Green Apatite Genuine.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Gorgeous colors!! 🌈

[@CobaltOpera]

delightful video!! 😊 it's always fun to see what colors other people are drawn too, especially when it's from a brand that isn't as available to them so they have to be super choosy with their color selections. I actually picked up manganese blue hue for the same reason, but I ended up being a bit disappointed by it. 🫤 the tinting strength is just kinda weak and I find myself wishing I had a cerulean blue chromium instead. plus it's lacking that delightful hint of green that cobalt teal blue has. as far as granulating color recommendations, I really like lunar earth, chromium green oxide, and honestly opera pink too! I know it's not technically granulating, but Daniel Smith's is the most flocculating version I've ever seen and honestly it color separates great in mixes. think like Bourke's parrot pink or misty morning! 😊 and last color recommendation: I really like serpentine genuine, it's like the perfect combination of DS sap green and green apatite. I feel like it works great for foliage!