Charging Technique {ad-free Youtube video} (Patreon)

This is an ad-free version of the recent Youtube video on watercolor charging technique. Real-time version of this tutorial {~3 hours} is available to Tier 2 & 3 subscribers. Enjoy!

FULL TUTORIAL: Chocolate Orchid - Charging Technique {intermediate}: https://www.patreon.com/posts/chocolate-orchid-95514497

REFERENCE PHOTO: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-purple-flower-on-a-branch-0ro0geX7voM

🎨 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES:

PAPER: Arches Cold Pressed 140lbs 100% cotton paper, 12 x 12 inches. In think you can easily fit it on 10 x 10 or 9 x 12 as well:)

BRUSHES:  I am using Escoda Chronos synthetic rounds in sizes #0, #2 and #4.

Pencil 2-4H and eraser.

WATERCOLOR PIGMENTS {Limited Palette}:

VIOLET: I used Perylene Violet from Daniel Smith or another brand {PV29}. It is well regarded for it's richness, deep hues, and excellent lightfastness.  It also mixes well with other colors, particularly in a charging scenario. Unlike other pigments, I won't recommend a substitute as it is a part of my core palette. You could try Quinacridone Violet from QOR by Golden; it's more vibrant than Perylene Violet, but leans more towards browns {as opposed to Quinacridone Violet from N&W which would be too cool and vivid for this composition}.

PINK #1: I used Quinacridone Magenta from QOR {PR122}. For a  less vivid effect, you can use any of the cool Quinacridone Pinks, including Permanent Rose from Winsor & Newton {PV19},  Quinacridone Lilac or even a warmer Quinacridone Pink from Daniel Smith {PV 42}.

GREEN-ish YELLOW: I am using  Green Gold from Daniel Smith. It's a convenience mix of  and Nickel Azo Yellow, Hansa Yellow Light {often referred to as Lemon Yellow}, and Phthalo Green PY 150, PY 3, PG 36. You can  mix your own  variation with a bit of yellow and green of your choice

PURPLE: I used Dioxazine Purple from QOR. Alternative: A mixture of Magenta and Blue, Imperial Purple DS or any purple of your choice.

BLUE: I used Indanthrone Blue from QOR. You can try any blue pigment of your choice, particularly Phthalo Blue Red Shade aka Winsor Blue Red Shade, although it may be a bit too vibrant here.