How to Mix Greens

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

Since I love sharing with you what I learn, that's what I'll do today too.
A while ago I took a workshop from Barcelona-based artist Santi Sallés. Part of the workshop was capturing natural greens. He actually has written a whole book about it: "Verde Al Natural." I can recommend it - even if you don't speak any Spanish, you'll be inspired and learn a lot just by looking at his art.

Don't miss out on my upcoming book either: "Life is better when you draw it." Follow this link if you'd like to buy a copy: https://www.koosjekoene.com/book

During the workshop, I learned a lot about mixing greens with watercolors, and that's what we'll do today. Grab your watercolor set and discover how many greens you can mix with the colors in your palette. You might be surprised how much variety your colors bring when you start mixing!

The watercolors in my palette, all from the brand Daniel Smith:
Hansa Yellow Medium
New Gamboge (= warm yellow)
Monte Amiata Natural Sienna
Quinacridone Gold
Sap Green
Hooker’s Green
Cerulean Blue, Chromium
Ultramarine BlueIndigo
Van Dyck Brown
Italian Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Permanent Red Deep
Quinacridone Rose
Transparent Pyrrol Orange

Resources:"Verde Al Natural", by Santi Sallés (https://santisalles.com/)