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This is an ad-free version of my latest video, where I walk you through 12 of my favorite and most essential watercolor blues โ€” with clear swatches, examples of how each can be used, and plenty of mixing demonstrations. Youโ€™ll see their full potential as primary mixing colors, from vibrant greens to soft violets and even beautiful neutral grays.

As a bonus, Iโ€™ve also prepared a downloadable handout with all the swatches and suggested mixes, so you can keep it as a handy reference while you paint ๐Ÿ‘‰ download the PDF file in this post https://www.patreon.com/posts/essential-blues-137174252

๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽจ The full step-by-step tutorial for the plum composition featured in this video is available on my Patreon, along with outlines and reference photos: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blue-plums-137347363

๐Ÿ’™ Favorite Watercolor Blues Mentioned:

Phthalo Blue Green Shade (PB15:3) from QoR: https://amzn.to/3uzszMD

Phthalo Blue Red Shade (PB 15) from QoR: https://amzn.to/4n3BKuZ

Ultramarine (PB29) from Daniel Smith: https://amzn.to/41lBcrN

French Ultramarine (PB29) *my QoR version is no longer available, so here is a great alternative from W&N: https://amzn.to/3Vd1GrY

Phthalo Turquoise (PB15:3/PG7): https://amzn.to/470H9ht

Cobalt Blue (PB28) from QoR: https://amzn.to/3JCQWR1

Cerulean Blue Red Shade (PB35) from W&N: https://amzn.to/4mErbxW

Cobalt Teal (PG50) from QoR: https://amzn.to/46bXWM1

Phthalo Turquoise (PB15:3, PG7) from QoR: https://amzn.to/3HLqu7n

Prussian Blue (PB27) from QoR: https://amzn.to/45xJgqB

Indanthrone Blue (PB60) from QoR: https://amzn.to/4cKMVUw

Indigo (PB60, PBk6) from Daniel Smith: https://amzn.to/409kObF

Ultramarine Finest (PB29) from Schmincke: https://amzn.to/3xRLN24

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Diane

So much to paint, so little time! Thank you so much Anna for sharing yourself, your time, and your talent!!!

Anna Bucciarelli

Thank you, Diane! ๐Ÿ’™ I hope this sparks as much inspiration for you as it did for me โ€” swatching all these colors had me painting so many plums, and now Iโ€™ve started exploring blue flowers too! ๐ŸŒธโœจ

Bobbie Tucker

Thank you sooo much for this free video

Anna Bucciarelli

Thank you Bobbie! I am excited to do a full series on this, probably will continue with the reds next as this is my largest collection:) Have a wonderful day!

Bobbie Tucker

I love your teaching videos thank you thank you

Kimberly potts

Dear Anna, this was so very enjoyable to watch. Your expertise is admirable. Thank you for this very valuable PDF.

Anna Bucciarelli

Thank you Kimberly! I will do a full series like these, so that we can have a library of all color families eventually:) Thinking of reds/pinks next. Have a wonderful day!

Susanne Bachun

Hi Anna, thank for this lovely overview video about Blues. I must admit, I own them all, granulating as well as staining Blues, from different brands. And Yay, I also love Ultra finest and Indanthrone PB 60. I know you substituted Phthalo Turquoise with Aqua Green, which I also love, but did you ever try the 'real' Pigment Phthalo Turquoise, PB 16. Schmincke call it Helio Turquoise and Winsor Phthalo Turquoise. It is transparent, highly staining and non-granulating (Aqua Green is listed as transparent, but granulating on the Winsor Website and they still don't tell us which pigments it contains). Phthalo Turquoise PB 16 could be a beautiful one-pigment alternative fitting exactly into your lovely Phthalo and Quinacridone palettes. I prefer the Winsor version. For instance it's great for all things tropical, which I love so much. Have a lovely Sunday!

Cynthia

Thank you, Anna, this was very helpful information about pigments and mixing. Just what I needed right now!๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชป