Watercolor Tutorial: How to Tell Blues Apart (and Why It Matters)

In this video tutorial I talk about the history and culture surrounding blue, how I store and sort my blue paints, and then I swatch 7 of the most common blue pigments, explaining what they are, how to use them and demonstrating the colors you can mix from them. • To see ALL my online COURSES including my single project Mini Courses, Complete Drawing (for Beginners!) and Watercolor for Beginners go here: https://bit.ly/2zn2ALP Have you taken the FREE #9daysofsketching Challenge? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/dOAzYxSfDQ0 Did you miss my 20 Fast Drawing Tricks Video and free download? Grab your illustrated PDF Guide HERE: https://mailchi.mp/7c9fed6c0009/20-fast-drawing-tips Watch the associated video here: https://youtu.be/Z6ZPq9Q4A0o • Take a FREE online Mini COURSE! The Pink Rose free watercolor tutorial is available here, just click the link and create a free account: https://in-the-studio-with-michele.thinkific.com/courses/free-mini-course-pink-rose (Other free courses can also be found on this site) • GRAB More Free PDF downloads: 20 Watercolor Pencils Tips https://mailchi.mp/67fa80517e6e/watercolor-pencils-pdf 50 Watercolor Tips for Beginners https://bit.ly/37PnQpt 50 things Amateurs do that Professionals never would https://bit.ly/2NulViB • Join my free FACEBOOK GROUP https://bit.ly/3atdAUG• SUBSCRIBE on YouTube – it’s Free! https://bit.ly/2W9dSuh • Check out my Etsy SHOP and use code YouTube10 for 10% off original art https://etsy.me/2VnESpq MATERIALS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL: Cerulean Blue by Talens Rembrandt Manganese Blue (Hue) by Daniel Smith Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) by Jackman's Art Materials UK French Ultramarine Blue by Jackman's Art Materials UK Cobalt Blue By Talens Rembrandt Prussian Blue by Talens Rembrandt Indigo Blue by Winsor and Newton For Mixing: Permanent Rose, Hansa Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt SiennaPayne's Grey, all by Jackman's Art Materials UK and featured in my beginner's Essential Set MY PAINTS AND BRUSHES: If you would like a discount off of your first order of my branded paints or brushes at Jackman’s Art Materials please use my code MICHELE10 at the checkout: www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk Worldwide Shipping, all products with my name are hand-made and vegan! PATREON Notice: I am no longer using the Patreon platform, as I wasn’t happy that the site functionality was allowing me to give the excellent tuition I pride myself on. To see my current (if any) membership programs please visit my website. Disclaimer: Some of the website links above may be affiliate links which pay this channel a small commission (at no extra cost to the buyer) which enables me to make more free videos for you to enjoy. Thanks for your support! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:05 Blue Watercolor Pigments 1:03 Blue, the rarest color in nature! 1:20 Blue the color without a name 2:10 The psychology of blue 3:05 Egyptian Blue 3:41 The world's favorite color 4:15 7 popular blue watercolor pigments 4:29 Cerulean Blue Watercolor 6:59 Manganese Blue 9:17 Phthalo Blue 12:34 Ultramarine Blue 14:42 Cobalt Blue 16:09 Categories of Blue 17:25 Prussian Blue 19:12 Indigo Blue www.michelewebber.com This Video Link for Sharing: https://youtu.be/6Hak6ff8FQg