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. ♡

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.

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.

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.

@Makachopping

3 жыл бұрын

highfive, I used Qor as my first pro watercolor also!!!

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

@ladyj.9350

3 жыл бұрын

The high chroma set is godly

@PumpkinPieandSunshine

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

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

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! ❤️

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 😊

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!!!

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

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!

I love QoR colors so much. Love these videos, very informative and you can tell you spend a ton of time working on these. Appreciate you and your time dedicated to art and aspiring watercolorists :)

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

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.

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 :)

Lovely as always ☺️ you provide so much educational resources on colors and you are such a color inspiration!

Literally squealed when I saw this upload!! So excited!

Thank you for all the information! I’m so grateful to you! Oh yea, I love the zebra!

I've never tried Quin Violet,and QoR's version looks just stunning. Thank you for the resource Denise! I'll definitely go back to this videos if I have the chance to but watercolors again. These days i'm kinda gravitating towards a palette with no earth tones, so this selection is really appealing to me. Take care, until next time!

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. 💕

Awww, I've missed you Denise! Excited to hear this!

Thank you Denise… I got the high chroma set, and supplemented it with transparent red iron oxide, ultramarine blue, olive green, sepia, permanent Scarlet, and Aurelian Modern.

I was going to be productive and not watch another KZread 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!

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks for spending some time with me! I hear you on the unproductive KZread rabbit hole as well 😂

@kookatsoonjan

3 жыл бұрын

"going to be productive" and not watch another you-tube video..so relate to this..thanks for posting i

@watercolourartincapetown2919

3 жыл бұрын

I got into that rabbit hole yesterday, literally watched one handmade clothing video and before I knew it the sun had set and I lost track of time.

I really wanted to love Qor.. they are an amazing company and they're online presence is awesome. I purchased a full palette and attempted to use them as I would regular watercolors. They are not "regular" water colors. They are bright, vibrant, but can appear dead and lifeless when dry. The aquazol creates an experience that is more like painting with alcohol ink. I'll say that again.. using them is like painting with alcohol ink. The pigments are so finely ground that they sink right into the paper and cannot be moved. Use too much water and they flow uncontrollably. You have to get the water content perfect to get the results that you like. I really don't want to turn anyone off the company, but I would seriously do some research and read the impressions of other artists before investing. You can learn to use them, but they will be used a little bit differently than a traditional gum arabic bound watercolor. Not necessarily good or bad, but different.. anyone, one dudes two cents. Oh, your zebra painting is AWESOME!!

@everartokelli

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this opinion! I have only used samples of Qor watercolors that I traded with another artist, but I felt the colors I had were very cold and lifeless. I paint mostly landscapes and urban sketches, so I use a mix of vibrant and natural watercolor paints, but found that Qor colors were unnaturally bright for me. Maybe I'd feel differently if I worked with them more and learned how to mix them, however despite Qor having lovely, vibrant color and moving well in water, I'm passing for now. They always look better on KZread videos than on my (100% cotton!) watercolor paper.

@natashajohnson5776

3 жыл бұрын

@@everartokelli I do think paper plays a huge part in how these appear once they're dry. I do mostly landscapes and seascapes and while I prefer to use cotton paper, I've gotten much better results from QoR paints on wood pulp paper or on handmade bright white paper. Additionally, because they can be pretty staining, I can do more layers with QoR on wood pulp paper than I normally would using other paints. I will say, however, that when I've used mine, it's mostly been in a journal. And QoR paints are a bit expensive to buy for just using in a journal no one is ever going to see.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever featured this brand without a "warning" of how they are different from other brands. Some people love them, bit they're not for everyone!

@everartokelli

3 жыл бұрын

@@natashajohnson5776 That's really a great tip, Natasha, I'll try Qor on some of my wood pulp papers to see the difference. Thanks!

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

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

😂💜

beautiful zebra painting!!!

Woohoo! Thanks for the video Denise :) Hope you are well.

Happy to see you back on YT!

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.

oh noooo I have been super tempted to buy QOR lately and then this video pops up :') it's another great one, Denise

Glad to see another of your videos. I hope you’re doing well 💖

Thank you Denise, for your beautiful presentation of Qor watercolors...hope you can make a painting with them one day soon...all the best...keep safe and well...Janis

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!

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry it's been so long between uploads! Thanks for still being here 💕

@MermaidInTheWater

3 жыл бұрын

In Liquid Color take all the time you need! This year has been rough and complicated! This video did make my day and you’re always in my thoughts.

This was really interesting. Also I did realise how much I missed watching your videos.

So excited for this episode! Agree on the quin magenta - definitely a must have! And their paynes gray is my favorite that I have tried. I've found the phthalo blue to also cauliflower/flow on the page a lot so just be aware. But that is typical of these paints. I've also seen a lot of people comment that they don't rewet well, but I have been using them dried in my palette for two years and have never found that to be an issue for me. I have the quin violet on my wish list after Jenny's recommendations, so its fun to see it again here.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the rewetting. I've never had an issue! Thanks for your thoughts on them :)

these watercolors are beautiful!😍

Thanks Denise. Good to see/hear you. My heart did a little leap of joy when I got the notification. Taking care of your core is most important. I have this QOR and when I need uncontrolled brilliance I get them out. They are " my precious ". However on the east coast are more affordable than Da Vinci. Zebra is stunning 😍

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting to hear that in different parts of the country our US based companies are different prices. I didnt know that!

@annettefournier9655

3 жыл бұрын

@@InLiquidColor i have a niece in Seattle she just started painting . When she's done with cotman maybe she can shop for some Da Vinci.😉

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 :)

@FaerieDust

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh yeah, I bought a Shinhan PWC dot card a while ago, it's really good. It's got a ton of info on it, including ASTM ratings for each pigment in a paint (it bothers me so much that so many brands don't even list the paints' pigment compositions), as well as their own rating for the paint in question - and they actually talk about how they do their testing. It's got all the information you could possibly want about their paint. ... I just really like dot cards,ok... 😅

@PaintinHiding

3 жыл бұрын

@@FaerieDust haha~ it's my first official dot card actually and i gotta, you're absolutely right, they gave lots of info on it. it's making me consider buying more dotcards from other brands :D

@FaerieDust

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaintinHiding I have a bit of a thing for dot cards - I get every one I can get my hands on, basically. Mijello's Mission Gold comes in this really fancy box and stuff, it's really nice. It really bothers me that the Daniel Smith one doesn't actually cover their whole range, it seems silly to me. They could at least have a supplementary "new colors" card or something. The only ones I've got that actually list the pigments are Shinhan PWC, Holbein, and Mijello Mission Gold. And Renesans, but they don't make a dot card anymore (they do painted charts now). Daniel Smith, Schmincke, and Winsor & Newton don't have that info... Sensing a bit of a pattern there... :P

@PaintinHiding

3 жыл бұрын

​@@FaerieDust thanks so much for all the info! i'm eye-ing the schmincke one from jacksons... maybe for christmas. i contacted holbein and sadly they said it's not available so guessing they don't make it anymore. can i ask how much you got the mijello dot card for? in comparison to the PWC one if you still remember the prices. oh btw, if it interests you, i contacted Rembrandt and apparently they do make dotcards. (for van gogh too). but i didn't get the rembrandt dot card because, boy, they were expensive, for me at least. so if you've got a thing for dotcards, maybe contact rembrandt for the vangogh and the rembrandt ones? :)

@FaerieDust

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaintinHiding @Paint in Hiding ooh, I've only seen a Van Gogh dot card at one of the US stores (I think Blick?), I didn't know there was a Rembrandt one - I'll have to find one!! I bought Mijello and Holbein dot cards on Artemiranda, a Spanish art shop. They still have Holbein dot cards in stock, but they're quite expensive. It's sold in two separate sheets, and each one is €9 and a bit. Artemiranda also sells a hand painted chart for like €12, but I don't have it (yet 😅). The Mijello one was definitely a much better price at €16-something. I got the Shinhan PWC from a Swedish store (I live in Sweden), for around €12.

Yessss been wanting to hear your views on Qor. I love ‘reckless abandon’, but am also a beginner and lack w/c skills. Gorgeous Zebra.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

If you're into the reckless abandoned approach, go for it! I've met a LOT of beginners who want control so that's why I hesitate to suggest it to newcomers :)

@Ieat2much

3 жыл бұрын

In Liquid Color I should actually rephrase. I have played with w/c but I call myself a beginner because of my total lack of artistic skills. Lack of manipulation skills of Water to pigment ratio, an understanding of pigments and how they mix. ‘How to make them work for you’. You guys make paints come alive I can’t. But the crazy quality of Qor sounds like it’s going to be fun and they might do things I am not able to make my paints do.maybe they will create the art I can’t.😂😂😂 . thank you for starting this series again. I watch and rewatch this series whenever I want to calm down and get lost in paints and be in a happy place.

I swear you can make any paint look good! I would say great, but I despise QoR paints! I have actually bought some and could not get rid of them fast enough! I love this series and it just goes to show that the proficient artist can make any supply work. I just do not want to work that hard anymore! I had to fight and fight this paint and it just would not behave. I am told I should embrace the spontaneity of the new medium, but I just am not able to do so, perhaps I have gotten to old. I do admire your patience in creating your display grid. SO wonderful to watch a video from you Denise and I look forward to seeing more of your offerings in the near future.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

Life's too short to use paints you hate! I'm glad we have lots of options :)

@mjpete27

3 жыл бұрын

In Liquid Color I totally agree! I was so overwhelmed with the choices when I went back to traditional art methods! I know hate is a bit strong and I did say despise, I know others I have sent your way are having a much better experience than I did! You can give examples of a paints pro’s and con’s that are so helpful! You are truly exceptional and I am so glad that I have found your channel! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your day!

This was a great video. Thank you, Denise!! Ps- I hope you might do a White Nights review!

I love QORs cobalt teal. I feel bad that cobalts are so hard on the environment as cobalt teal/turquoise is one of my favorite hues and hard to replicate... I just got the nickel azo yellow and am excited to try it!

Also, if you mix the green gold and the quin. magenta, you can get a skin tone. (Very diluted).

The palette definitely needed that dioxazine violet. Everything was so mid toned and you'd be hard pressed to create any depth if it wasn't for that payne's grey, I think the dioxazine would have balanced it out a bit more and added an alternative to achieving deeper mixtures.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

That's a fair point! To each their own :)

Indithrone is discontinued:( i called QoR and asked them. They can't getvthe pygment any more. I was lucky to get 4 tubes right at the end. Im only sad that I didn't find it early because I love it. Anyway its my hope tgat w 4 tubs I won't run out and can enjoy it for years

So basically... get the High Chroma set and add a few other shades. Got it ;) (I've had my eye on the set anyway, so I'm glad the colors are all here or in the blog post)

(Just bought the 24 set to try out the colors) of course there are some colors I would not buy again because they aren’t my style or favorite color choices, but i love qor set all the same. However there is one color standing out from the rest, neutral tint. It doesn’t look like neutral tint or pairs with other colors as neutral tint, the pigment acts like very dark green 😖

Hi Denise, I wanted to ask you which version of Neutral tint you prefer more, from Daniel Smith or from M.Graham, and what are the differences between the two in their functions. I haven't been able to find a direct comparison between the two and would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you so much! Your zebra painting is so gorgeous

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Smith's is more of a black while M. Graham is a purpleish dark. I love MGs for being a two color blend, though DS is currently on my main palette (from filling it over two years ago) because you don't need a lot of it.

@gnathp4497

3 жыл бұрын

@@InLiquidColor Thank you so much Denise! It's great to see you back :)

Great review! I was surprised po48 was missing. It's my favorite color of theirs but the only qor earthtone I use as they do lack greatly in that area. It seems to dry brighter than their other colors.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

It's on the secondary palette over on Patreon :)

@jaimeanderson9238

3 жыл бұрын

I'll go check it out:)

I think QOR is fine for beginners. The first watercolors I bought was the DS Essentials set. I was so disappointed with how little they move. My next stop was QOR. Most of my color mixing is on the paper so I want colors that move like QOR and colors that granulate like the DS Primatek line.

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they work for you! I know many people who that is not true for, so I think it's important to mention.

Qor is my favorite!

Your mixing charts are works of arts themselves! QoR is my second fav after DS. Did C help with this video?

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

Always! Especially during the editing 😂

I haven’t watched the video yet I’ve used qor for years and I’m excited and nervous to see what you think of it let’s hope it’s good🤞

@kinda_crazy_art2733

3 жыл бұрын

I just finished this video I did not know that detail about cobalt colors and now I’m a little sad

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

@@kinda_crazy_art2733 I have more about them in the cobalt teal color spotlight. It's a complicated issue!

Love love love QOR! Also side note I tried turn on my bell notifications and couldn’t bc KZread has you marked as kid content I’m sure you are aware but just in case your not figured I’d let you know!!

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

I actually didn't know that. It shouldn't be :( I have a few old videos that I said were kid friendly. Are you not able to turn on notifications from my main page?

Are you going to tackle their new YInMn Blue at some point?

Please do White Nights 🙏

I have a very important question: which qor set did you use here in the Video? The 12 introductery set? Or just some colors you bought seperatly?

@InLiquidColor

11 ай бұрын

The intro of this video clearly explains the premise of this series and making custom palettes.

@NinaQueena

11 ай бұрын

@@InLiquidColor sorry my English is just Not the best 🙈

@InLiquidColor

11 ай бұрын

@@NinaQueena ah, no worries. The entire series is about picking out specific colors.

Great vid Denise. Glad to see that you're doing well. Now to a total non-sequitur. 😁 What nationality does the name Soden originate? I've got my top 5 guesses; Norway, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands and Germany. Am I close?

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard England ("southdown" or the town Sowtown), German (the town Badsoden), and French ("soudan") origins, though I don't know which mine specifically came from as we're quite a mix, though likely not French. It's unique, that's for sure!

I hope you’re doing well Denise.

Great video as always Denise. If you would like to try some Russian brands brushes and paints, feel free to let me know. I also live in San Jose.

@ma-rhianmck6919

3 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend some Russian brands? I have family in Russia, but I never looked into Russian art supplies.

@oksusha2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@ma-rhianmck6919 - white nights watercolors are really good. Also roubloff watercolor brushes are very good. I have roubloff brushes 1410 series from squirrel. I like them as much as similar brushes from Escoda. I am not familia with russian watercolor paper thought.

@ma-rhianmck6919

3 жыл бұрын

@@oksusha2000 Thank you. I do know White Nights watercolors. The brushes sound amazing. Definitely going to try them out.

Sis really know how to paint

I hope m graham is next!

I love QoR watercolors they are my only brand.... i have 53 colors

Can u please do mijello nextt! I'd love to know ur recommendation!!

@InLiquidColor

3 жыл бұрын

Patrons get to vote on which comes next in the series, but it'll be here eventually regardless :)

This is one brand I'm sorry I purchased.extreamly expensive but also weak color.

@InLiquidColor

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dianna - which colors do you have? QoR isn't my favorite, but I can't call it weak. It's intensely strong for me!