In this video I’m sharing an effect I’ve been loving lately: painting with only granulating watercolours. I’ve been doing a few new pieces using nothing but granulating colours, and the texture you get is honestly pretty wild—those little pigment particles settling into the paper and creating that broken, speckled look that feels almost like nature doing the work for you. It’s one of those effects that can instantly make a wash feel more “alive,” especially in backgrounds and softer passages. I also talk through the bigger question: does this effect actually work in a finished painting, or is it just a fun gimmick? My take is that granulation can be amazing when it supports the subject—think rocks, bark, weathered walls, moody skies—but it can also steal attention if you use it everywhere. If you’re a beginner, I’d treat granulation like seasoning: start small, test it in a few areas, and see if it helps your painting read more clearly. I’d love to know if you’d use this in your own work, and where you think it fits best.