Brand by Brand: QoR | Watercolor Palette Series

Hello everyone and welcome to our limited palette series: Brand by Brand. In this series, we’re going to be building limited watercolor palettes, one brand at a time.

In my Skillshare class, How to Set Up a Custom Watercolor Palette, I share my basic palette “recipe” that I start with when setting up just about new palette. However this series is going to diverge and expand on that basic palette recipe, allowing me to feature unique colors specific to each brand. The goal is to introduce you to a functional 12-color palette from each brand, while putting emphasis on some special colors you may not find elsewhere.

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Like Paper Planes by Michael Shynes (ft. Marco Vendame)
Surrender (Instrumental Version) by Low Light

Intro: (0:00)
Housekeeping Updates: (2:12)
How to Build a Custom Watercolor Palette on Skillshare: (2:43)
New Painting! (3:24)
QoR Limited Palette: (4:07)
Patreon Resources: (16:06)
Outro: (16:22)

[MyBelgianAzzy]

I was in tears as you signed off. This video was like getting a visit from an old friend. I'm so happy to have been able to spend my time with "you" again, Denise.

Please take care of yourself. I have an autoimmune disorder, so living in 2020 is... tricky, and isolating. But we truly aren't alone. ♡

[Finkeldinken]

That is so cool that you can forego sponsors now, I am so happy for you! I really like your skillshare classes and I am sad that you have had such a personally rough year on top of the mess that 2020 already is. All the best and thank you for this beautiful presentation of Qor.

[lisafrank]

I love Qor watercolors! I love the movement. N. Azo yellow is one of my favorite yellows. I play a lot with the blooms and bright colors.

I do have several brands on my main palette, mostly because some of my favorite colors are not available in Qor.

[samsaeunoia]

Glad you took a look at this set.

I took a bold dive using QOR as my first pro watercolor set with Daniel Smith for the browns.
What I can say about working with QOR is that making moods and backgrounds is so easy, quick, and smooth. I can get my background colors in right before layering foreground. "Controlling" this paint for me works when I plan my wet on wet vs dry. Making sure an area is dry is key. Gradients with water brushes are also super smooth for me that I can't see the strokes.
And fair warning: Paynes Grey and Diox Violet don't need a lot of water to unleash their dark potential. One drop is enough.
My favorite colors are the Quin Magenta and Gold and Pthalo blue.
But Paynes Grey is so much fun to work with. They way it spreads in a water droplet is fun to watch.

[watercolourartincapetown]

Their quinacridone magenta looks stunning, and the bloom effect is the beauty of Qor

[kiwimiwi]

Thats a nice coincidence! I just wanted to look into QoR!

[BrokenAnguissette]

It's so relaxing to watch your beautiful color moving swatches come together! Also gives me do many new color combos to test out! Glad to see your back 💜 I hope this means you're feeling a little better despite everything going on 😊

[AmandaWiley]

I was going to be productive and not watch another YouTube video, but how could I not when I see that you've uploaded!! I actually really love that you included Green Gold, it was so underrated in my collection. It wasn't until I purchased your set from Da Vinci that I became obsessed with it, now it's a must have on any palette I use!

[joselyndominguez]

I love all of the thought that you put into all of these very beautifully constructed limited palettes! This series really rocks & the swatching is so therapeutic for me! ❤️

[criscarts]

I love Qors! A while back I bought a lot of Qors colors from an art store that was going out of business.... my only regret is that I should have gotten more!! Thank you for all your informative content :)

[MermaidInTheWater]

Before I even watch this video, can I just say I was literally wishing you would post another in this series? I have your old videos all on replay lately and I miss you so much! I screamed when I saw this!

[BackDahlia]

Thanks for this great video, Denise! You're already aware of QOR being my favorite. Their trans. pyrrole orange, payne's gray, azo yellow, & cobalt teal are my go-to's in regard to those specific pigments. I started with their mini tin, fell entirely in love, & later made a larger studio version for bigger wet in wet pieces and experiments. What I actually use-up most, more than even paint or paper, is their synthetic ox gall. That aquazol is pure magic when you want to watch your watercolors paint themselves! I'm aware it's not for everyone, as it truly moves like no other paint I've experienced - but that's exactly why I love it. Coming from a draftsman's perspective, where everything is precise, exact, controlled, & heavily detailed, this was exactly what I was looking for pursuant to the artistic sense of duality. 💕

[Makachopping]

I totally agree with the quin magenta--it's my favorite color in watercolor EVER. I'm so so happy to see a video from you, Denise!!!

[krisse]

That is the nicest animal painting I have seen! AMAZING! I love your paintings! I am always waiting to get new ones and I watch all the time the old ones. We are so lucky to have you!!! Please, be safe!

[sarahenoch]

I have never commented on your videos before, but wanted to say I've missed you! Welcome back, sweet friend.

[JennyGranberry]

I'm so glad you saved me a trip to your place to slap that Dioxazine Purple out of your hand

[Inkfy]

I'm glad this series is still going! I saw the others ones just the other day and it really helped me create my palette. I mostly like working with more illustrative works so I prefer brands like Sennelier, DS, Schmincke and Holbein, but I've always been interested in these watercolors as well. If I ever have the time, I will definitely think about investing in this set.

[roslyngoddard]

I’m so very happy to see another of your videos, Denise. Impeccably researched and beautifully presented! Thank you 😊

[PaintinHiding]

oh yayyy! i'm so glad you're still doing this series! looking forward to watching this when i get home~ :D by the way, just incase you're interested, Shinhan PWC currently has dot charts available for their full range. since you do a lot of swatch with me videos, i thought that might be something up your alley :)

[StephenMarkTurner]

I use a number of QOR paints. I like the 'row of yellows' from Green Gold 129 thru Benzi 154 to Nickel Azo 150. I also like the red green pair of pr254 and pg7 for darks and neutrals.