Choosing Reds for Your Watercolour Palette | Is Alizarin Crimson Really a Red?

Choosing Reds for Your Watercolour Palette | Is Alizarin Crimson Really a Red? Reds can be one of the trickiest colours to choose for a watercolour palette — not just because there are so many options, but because not all “reds” behave in the same way. In this video I’m talking about how many shades of red you actually need in a watercolour palette, and whether Alizarin Crimson really belongs in the red category at all. I explore the differences between warm and cool reds, how they mix with blues and yellows, and why some reds behave more like pinks or violets in practice. I also share how Alizarin Crimson affects colour mixing, when it can be incredibly useful, and when it might not give you the results you’re expecting if you treat it as a true red. If you’re building or refining your palette, feeling confused by red paint names, or wondering why your mixes sometimes turn muddy, I hope this video helps you make more intentional choices with your colours. Let me know in the comments how many reds you use — and whether you think Alizarin Crimson counts as a red ❤️ I use Organic Vermillion and Alizarin Crimson both from Daniel Smith. Become a Youtube member! Join my channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLc91tlwoZD6i_4RXKtCH0Q/join Filmed and edited by Ant https://www.farwoodphotography.com/ Get all your Signed Books, Art Supplies and worksheets here https://www.etsy.com/shop/deWintonPaperco Join me at an in-person workshop here! https://dewintonpaperco.com/watercolour-workshops-2/ Join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dewintonpaperco?fan_landing=true Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino #organicvermillion #alizarincrimson #watercolorillustration #easywatercolour #learntopaint #watercolour #watercolorforbeginners #watercolor #dewintonpaperco #harrietdewinton #paintingforbeginners #newbotanicalpainting #ayearofwatercolour #birdsbeesandblossoms #dewintonpapercowatercolour