Materials (Video #2): Use what you have on hand, but if you need any recommendations, check out my "Skillshare: Customizing Palettes" list over on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/inliquidcolor

Watercolor Paints
Watercolor Palette
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Brush
Ruler, pencil, eraser, etc.

Mini Class Project: Cataloging Your Watercolor Collection (Video #6)

Physically being able to see all the colors that are available to you can help tremendously in creating your own custom palette. After watching Video #6, break out whatever supplies you have at home, pick a swatching style be it simple or more complex, and get to it! I’d love to see you implement your own style into your swatch cards, so be sure to take a picture and upload them to the class project area of this class when you’re done.

Class Project: Custom Palette & ID Chart (Video #10)

The main project for this class is to create your own completely customized palette based on your own needs. For most of us, that will mean constructing a palette with 8-18 colors depending on your palette’s size. Before you embark, really take the time to look at your swatches, take the time to think about your choices, arrange and rearrange them based on what makes sense for your work flow, and then finally add your colors to the palette. Once your colors are in, I highly recommend making a color chart for your palette so that you have it for reference not only when you paint but also for when you need to refill and want to remember what color you used.

BONUS Class Project: Custom Mixing Chart (Video #11)

Once you have put together your palette, you have the option of also creating a mixing chart to go with it. This is not required, but can help you see what possibilities your palette holds. Form a grid with as many boxes across and down and you have colors, leaving room for the names of paints in both directions as well. You'll be mixing every color with every other color, which can take some time depending on how many colors are in your palette. Don't feel like you have to do it all in one sitting. I explain the process in the video, but if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Additional Resources

Wikipedia Lightfastness Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightfastness
Websites for Pigment Information: www.handprint.com and www.artiscreation.com
Jane Blundell's Watercolor Swatches: https://bit.ly/2AhXwXb
Denise's Additional Video Content on Specific Pigment Colors: https://bit.ly/2wrDkit

Music

"Horizon" by Ikson | https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Special Thanks

Steve Mitchell: https://stevemitchellstudios.com/ | @mindofwatercolor
Jeremy Jonathan: Instagram @jerome_jonathan

Alicia Polo

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