In this article, I show my favorite resources and ideas for finding color collections that will work for successful painting outcomes along with 2 projects using selected color schemes, one in watercolor and the other in acrylic paints.
Sakura (cherry blossom) artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes using Sarah Renae Clark color cube combination and Gansai Tambi Japanese watercolors.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The watercolor and acrylic paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the two websites I mentioned during the workshop where you will find free color palette groupings:
https://colorhunt.co/
https://www.colourlovers.com/
Here are the two photo reference websites I mentioned during the show:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
Here is the artist from Instagram I showed during the workshop:
https://www.instagram.com/vitas_artworks/
Here is where to find the Sarah Renae Clark Color Cubes:
https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍
Using a dramatic color combination from the Sarah Renae Clark color cube and Amsterdam Pearl acrylic paints to make the tulip painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Choosing Successful Color Schemes Projects
Here are the books and supplies list for the watercolors, acrylic paints and accessories shown in the workshop. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Book - Pantone 35 Inspirational Color Palettes Fan Book - https://amzn.to/3ZFW6QD
Book - Designer's Guide to Color 5 Book Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/3DdrH4S
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Color Wheel Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3DfNKbb
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau Color Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/3Bl6JjX
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Large Pan White - https://amzn.to/4foBEcS
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint Pearlescent Set of 6 Tubes 20ml Each - https://amzn.to/4flWWIn
Ceramic Stacking Palette Cups Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4fjKiJG
Sakura Micron Pens Various Nib Sizes Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4g3UdUt
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Claire Fontaine Paint On Mixed Media Paper Black 250gsm 9x12in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fmDP0K
Frederix Canvas Pad White 9x12in 10 Sheets - https://amzn.to/41xfl1z
Paramount Canvas Pad Black 9x12in 10 Sheets - https://amzn.to/41C81Sf
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Princeton Velvetouch 1/4" Willow's Blender Scrubber Brush w/Stiff Angled End - https://amzn.to/3ZmCeDd
Princeton Select Artiste Brush Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/4g5VeLF
Kristy Rice Watercolor Brush Set of 6 in Cute Floral Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/4956O7K
Kristy Rice Travel Brush Size 6 Round in Pouch - https://amzn.to/4g7oh20
Plastic Dropper Pipettes Set of 20 - https://amzn.to/412Ymnr
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese watercolors selected to go with a Sarah Renae Clark color palette.
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