The One Watercolor Professionals Swear By (Ad-Free YouTube Video) (Patreon)

This is the ad-free version of my latest YouTube video "The One Watercolor Professionals Swear By (But Never Talk About!)", where I demonstrate the exciting power of Neutral Tint in watercolor painting ✨ Often misunderstood or overlooked, Neutral Tint is one of the most versatile pigments you can add to your palette. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how it interacts with a variety of colors—from warm reds to cool blues—and how it can help you:

Mix a wider range of expressive, custom hues

Enhance your shadows without creating mud

Add depth and contrast while preserving transparency and luminosity

I’ll also share some of my favorite ways to use it in real compositions—especially for building subtle, realistic shadows—and walk you through a floral painting that features Neutral Tint combined with vibrant Quinacridones to create dimension and drama.

🎨 Neutral Tint: https://amzn.to/4kAi9AO

💜 Lilac Reference Photo: https://pixabay.com/photos/lilac-flowers-spring-tree-blooming-9195592/

Whether you’re new to this pigment or looking to make better use of it in your own work, I hope this video gives you new ideas and inspiration. Happy painting!