I love how watercolours, in particular, change and develop into colours you might not expect at first. Pure watercolours are best worked in layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. This technique helps create depth and vibrancy in your work. I understand that when you’re out sketching, it’s not always possible to take your time or manage the weather, so some mixing on the palette is done instead.
I enjoy subtle sky blues like Cerulean Blue and the strong tone of Prussian Blue. However, my ultimate favourite is Indigo. Although it can be expensive, alternatives are available, and each manufacturer offers something unique. The one I’ve recently started making is from Cornellison’s in London, and it’s an imitation Indigo that provides that rich, almost black,dark blue.
I love the way that watercolours, in particular, change and develop into colours you might not at first expect. Pure watercolours are best worked in layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. This way, you can create depth and vibrancy within your work. I appreciate that when you are out sketching, it's not always possible due to time and weather to do this, so some mixing on the palette is done.
Indigo is a really rich dark blue, and I have just started making it from Cornellissons in London, which is an imitation Indigo, giving that rich dark blue.
Using Cadmium lemon, you could use Hansa light as an alternative. I have demonstrated the difference between mixed and layered, Indigo and Cadmium lemon makes that dark green for evergreen foliage. But the warm Ultramarine and cadmium lemon create that new foliage colour.
