Simplifying Your Watercolour Palette. How Many Yellows Are Enough?

Simplifying Your Watercolour Palette: How Many Yellows Are Enough? Yellows can feel surprisingly confusing in watercolour — there are so many options, and it’s easy to wonder if you’re missing out by not owning them all. In this video I’m talking about how many shades of yellow you actually need in a watercolour palette, and why I’ve chosen to work with just two: Winsor Lemon Yellow and Hansa Yellow Medium. I explain how these two yellows behave, the kinds of mixes they create, and how they cover everything I need — from fresh, light washes to warmer, sunlit tones — without overcrowding my palette. I also share why limiting your choices can actually make mixing easier and your paintings more cohesive. If you’re building a palette, feeling overwhelmed by colour choices, or wondering whether you really need another yellow, I hope this video helps you feel more confident keeping things simple. Let me know in the comments how many yellows you use — and which one you reach for most often 🌼 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 #watercolorillustration #easywatercolour #learntopaint #watercolour #watercolorforbeginners #watercolor #dewintonpaperco #harrietdewinton #paintingforbeginners #newbotanicalpainting #ayearofwatercolour #birdsbeesandblossoms #dewintonpapercowatercolour