Vigyata.AI
Is this your channel?

Try this AMAZING effect in your watercolour paintings... šŸ¤ÆšŸ–Œļø

383 viewsĀ· 27 likesĀ· 2:57Ā· Mar 24, 2025

Some new paintings where I've been using only granulating paints. What do you think of this effect? Do you think it works and would you use it in your paintings? šŸ¤”šŸ–Œļø #watercolourart #watercolorist #watercolorartwork #watercolorpaint #watercolor #watercolour #watercoloring #watercolorlandscape #watercolorillustration #watercolorsketch #watercolourillustration @danielsmithartistsmaterials

About This Video

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 ā€œalive,ā€ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

šŸŽ¬ More from Darren Yeo - Watercolour Mentor