Why Artists DON'T USE BLACK WATERCOLOR ! (and how to mix your own)

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Some artists passionately argue against using black paint in watercolor altogether. Others happily accept the use of black paint as a convenient, ready to go color. In this video I'll explain everything you need to know about using and mixing black and neutral colors in watercolor painting.
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✎ A R T S U P P L I E S
Some useful paints and neutral colors:
Ivory black watercolor PBk9 (warm bias) shrsl.com/36azx *
Lamp black watercolor PBk6 (cool bias) shrsl.com/36b00 *
Lunar black PBk11 shrsl.com/36b03 *
Neutral tint PBk6 / PV19 / PB15 shrsl.com/36b06 *
Payne’s gray PBk9 / PB29 shrsl.com/36b08 *
Indigo PBk6 / PB60 shrsl.com/36azt *
Sepia PBk9 / PBr 7 shrsl.com/36b09 *
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Hello! I'm Anthony. An independent artist and illustrator based near Paris in France. Watercolor painting was my first passion. So a few years ago I took out my old paints, and rekindled my love for watercolors. I decided to start charting some of my watercolor experiences in the form of my blog, “WatercolorAffair.com” (and now through my KZbin channel). My objective was to start sharing some of my hard won knowledge in the hope that it will help and inspire others to paint with watercolors!
Thank you for following !
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[@a_tangledanimallover4723]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ I'm still a beginner in watercolor and I've always wondered why especially the areas I painted with black looked so weird and dirty. The ones I've mixed now had more blueish touch but it looked so much better!!

[@jilledwards8376]

Excellent! I painted along with the colors I have that are most similar and created some terrific blacks. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial/explanation! 😊

[@Neorhim]

Excellent thoughts about blacks. Wish you had talked about granulation.

[@katpaints]

I do agree 99.9% of the time. However, I love to add a touch of PBk11 - Mars Black or Dan Smith's Lunar Black. It give such an interesting texture to watercolors that the complement cannot. Too much of any black is not a favorite at all. Giving myself permission to actually play with black - and white - has been truly fun! New subbie, by the way! I loved your take on lost and found edges!

[@PinkWytchBytch]

I don’t see any shame in reaching for a pre-panned black but it’s always good to know how to mix it

[@JessyingAround]

Omg, I can't believe I never thought of that!😅 I'll never be afraid of running out of black ink again Ty!

[@sue6002]

Brilliant! Thank you so much. An informative video. I really like the look of a self made black. The color explosion possibilities are exciting. Thrilled you did a video on this topic. Thanks again. Cheers!

[@joseynoyb9467]

Very clear-cut explanation thank you so much! The visual examples that you gave were excellent and very well-thought-out

[@lmerryS]

Thanks for your teaching. This is the G.O.A.T! ❤❤❤

[@armandosrd.l9610]

Thank you for the advice and tips Anthony!

[@alejandrapalacios6525]

Love it !!! Thank you for another great class 😊

[@sassycat378]

Really great way to explain the use of black. Up until recently I didn't own a black and still haven't used it. I replaced it with another colour I liked.i do own a couple of neutral tints.

[@janecat8152]

This was really helpful Thankyou !

[@Seungwife]

I love this man

[@bovice1766]

This is amazing thank you

[@winnieholtermann-jensen58]

Thank you great info

[@laura3071934]

Hi Anthony, are you on Patreon?

[@joa8227]

They don't use black watercolor because they use black watercolour. British voice trying to sell to Americans. Shame on you.