In this article I explain about watercolor paint values and demonstrate how different watercolor paints carry variations in color range. In general, transparent colors tend to have bigger dark to light ranges, which are more helpful when making Monotone (or single color) artworks.
“Breaching” is a monotone Indigo watercolor painting on paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn include:
how to evaluate watercolors for their range of values
what papers work well for monotone watercolors
using masking fluid to preserve white areas of the paper
techniques for layering from light to dark
and more…
Various paint value ranges on watercolor paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Monotone Watercolor Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paints, mediums and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Intro To Monotone Watercolor Painting
Here is the link to the July 2025 World Watercolor Month website prompts mentioned during the show:
https://worldwatercolormonth.com/prompts/
The artists I mentioned during the show from which I drew inspiration for this workshop were:
https://www.instagram.com/vitas_artworks/ https://www.instagram.com/leodessincreation/
Here is the website for artist Dianne Mize where she offers free reference materials for artists, including the Values Chart shown during my show, and her YouTube Channel:
https://diannemize.com/product-category/video-supplements/# https://www.youtube.com/@IntheStudioArtInstruction
Here is the color pigment database I spoke about during the show:
https://www.artiscreation.com/Color_index_names.html
Here are the royalty free image websites mentioned during the show:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
“Rumble” monotone watercolor painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Monotone Watercolor Painting
Here are links to the supplies list for the watercolor paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
QoR Watercolors High Chroma Set of 6 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3ZJZqLJ
QoR Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/43Drumk
QoR Watercolors Tin Set of 24 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3TTG8zS
QoR Watercolors Indigo 11ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3UbE2vo
Daniel Smith Watercolors Lunar Black 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/45J8rs6
Daniel Smith Watercolors Ultramarine Turquoise 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4ePmHBZ
Daniel Smith Watercolors Rose Madder Permanent 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3GA4coA
Michael Harding Watercolors Belladonna Purple 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/40JBYOY
Empty Watercolor Half Pans Set of 48 Plus Magnets - https://amzn.to/4dQ1BTA
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin with 12 Empty Half Pans - https://amzn.to/43Ktd9v
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin with 24 Empty Half Pans - https://amzn.to/4kx3k1P
Pebeo Drawing Gum Masking Fluid 45ml Bottle with Needle Applicator Bottle and 2 Brushes - https://amzn.to/4kAruIZ
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound Book 5.5x8.5in 140lb 30 Sheets Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4lhlXYD
Canson XL Watercolor White Cold Press (Lightly Textured) Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4kBBhPU
Winsor & Newton Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound 100% Cotton 5x7in 15 Sheets - https://amzn.to/469xTHA
Legion Papers Including Aqua Watercolor and Yupo - https://amzn.to/3HtcNcD
Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/4jKsydo
Princeton Velvetouch 3/8" Blender Brush - https://amzn.to/44vut0x
Silver Atelier Quill Brushes Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4dmFFPE
Crow Canyon Mini Enamel Trays White with Blue Rim 4.75x4.75 in Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4kpzqNq
Jackson's 10-Well White Ceramic Slant Palette - https://amzn.to/4j9Qnu0
5 Layers Stacking White Ceramic Watercolor Mixing Trays - https://amzn.to/43SxmIX
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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************************************If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/tristinadietzelmes
Tristina Dietz Elmes Artist Storefront on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FREE Live Art Lessons Sunday Afternoons
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“Fairie Hollow” watercolor artwork with Daniel Smith granulating Lunar Black on paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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