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Learn the Benefits of Painting

Painting as a Pastime

I recently re-read a book that convinced me once again, of the benefits of painting. In this video, I share my reaction to this little book – Painting as a Pastime – by Winston S. Churchill.   For Churchill, painting became a “constant companion” helping him through some of his darkest days. Painting also helped him view the world in a new way.

Whether you are a seasoned painter, or just getting started, this book can inspire and motivate you in your artistic journey.

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How to Mix Turquoise in Watercolor

Turquoise can be a difficult color to mix. It lives somewhere between blue and green, but also has hints of yellow. In this video, I share four valuable recipes for mixing this elusive color using common pigments on your watercolor palette.

To assist you in creating these turquoise watercolor mixes, I have created a free chart that shows all four recipes. The chart includes paint names, pigment numbers and color swatches, so you can compare your mixes with mine. Please download the chart here: https://studio.krisdebruine.com/turquoise

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How to Change the Colors on Your Watercolor Palette

Update your watercolor palette

In this video I show you how easy it is to update the colors on your watercolor palette. I show you how to use simple tools to remove colors, move colors and update and refresh your watercolor palette.

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A New Color on my Palette – Indanthrone Blue

Indanthrone Blue

Indanthrone blue by Daniel Smith (PB60) is a beautiful, dark, warm blue that has excellent lightfastness. It is non-granulating, medium staining and transparent. It mixes with a variety of yellows to make rich, beautiful greens.

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Which Cool Blue Should I Use?

Two Cool Blues

There are so many blues to choose from. Which should you use? I would suggest you need to have at least one cool and one warm blue. In this video, I demonstrate the colors that can be mixed using two wonderful cool blues – Cerulean Blue Chromium and Phthalo Blue Green Shade. Both of these colors are by Daniel Smith. Watch the video to learn more.

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