Yellow Ochre: Essential or Optional in Watercolour?

Yellow Ochre: Essential or Optional in Watercolour? Yellow Ochre is often one of the first colours people add to their watercolour palette — but is it actually essential? In this video I’m talking through the pros and cons of using Yellow Ochre, how it behaves compared to brighter yellows, and the situations where it can really shine. I share how Yellow Ochre affects colour mixing, especially when creating muted greens, earthy neutrals and soft skin tones, and why it can feel either beautifully grounding or frustratingly dull depending on how you like to paint. I’ll also talk about when I prefer to mix a similar colour instead, and when having it ready-made is genuinely useful. If you’re deciding which yellows deserve a place on your palette, or wondering whether Yellow Ochre fits your style of watercolour painting, I hope this video helps you make a more intentional choice. Let me know in the comments — is Yellow Ochre a permanent resident on your palette, or one you happily leave out? 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 #yellowochre #watercolorillustration #easywatercolour #learntopaint #watercolour #watercolorforbeginners #watercolor #dewintonpaperco #harrietdewinton #paintingforbeginners #newbotanicalpainting #ayearofwatercolour #birdsbeesandblossoms #dewintonpapercowatercolour