How to MIX THE RIGHT Watercolour Paint COLOUR

Learning how to mix the right watercolour paint colour, is a very important aspect of being an artist. In this video, I show how I work out and test my mixes in advance of starting any watercolour project. It is certainly worth the time it takes to do this, as you will then ensure that you are fully prepared for the painting process. I did this testing in advance of painting a Red Squirrel, and you can find part one of that tutorial here: *https://youtu.be/YDHcF_tBFoY* And, if you can't wait for the rest of this tutorial, I have released all the parts early on Patreon, where you will find 190 additional video tutorials which I hope you will join us in painting. They vary in length, but can be up to 6 hours of tuition. I don't use jargon, and I don't hide anything either, you see the entire process. *https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist* If you would like to learn more about mixing colours, head to this video next: *https://tinyurl.com/52as6kzn* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 How to mix the right watercolour paint colour 00:21 How colours can vary 00:54 How to test and adjust watercolours before you start painting 02:38 Protect your painting surface when you are testing colours! 02:50 Testing lighter watercolour mixes 03:36 Keep a written record of the mixes you create 04:08 Testing darker watercolour mixes 06:47 Using lamp black in dark watercolour mixes 07:36 Which blue to use for a highlight in an eye 08:21 Mixing a pink watercolour 09:29 Test all your mixes before you start on a painting. ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🛍️ *BUY AN ORIGINAL PAINTING* I sell all my original paintings through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 📸 With grateful thanks to Ian MacFarlane from Flickr 🎵 With grateful thanks: Wayne Jones - Mr Sunny Face #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour