Watercolor Pigments Part 3 - Full Unedited Version (Patreon)

Ever try granulating watercolors and feel like… nothing really happens?

In this video, I’m painting a seascape inspired by a follower using my new Mission granulating watercolors, and I’ll be honest — the granulation is more subtle than expected.

Because of all the detail in this piece, the pigments didn’t have as much room to move. It’s a great reminder that granulating colors really need space and water to do their thing.

I’m finding that these granulating colors may work better in looser paintings or even abstracts. With all the detail in a piece like this, the granulation becomes much more subtle.

This is just me sharing my thoughts as someone still learning and experimenting with granulating paints — and I’m excited to keep playing with them and see where they really shine. But maybe granulating pigments really shine when they’re given space — larger washes, looser areas, and a little more room for the paint to move. In detailed pieces like this, the texture becomes quieter, but it still adds depth and softness, especially in the water and sky.

I’ll be sharing more granulation experiments soon, including paintings where I let the paint go a bit more so those pigments can really do their thing.

If you’re curious about granulating colors, I’m also offering a free granulating watercolor pigment cheat sheet — you’ll find the printable below.

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Fabriano Paper Block: https://amzn.to/4qPapOS