tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post7560460137348871555..comments2024-03-27T09:05:03.725-07:00Comments on Jane Blundell Artist: White Nights WatercoloursJane Blundellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-85383008540145898682023-09-30T03:17:21.633-07:002023-09-30T03:17:21.633-07:00We use so little paint at all when working with wa...We use so little paint at all when working with watercolour, that I see it as a very low risk medium. A well ventilated area is ideal for most activities, and of course take care if using any form of spray (wear a proper mask) but for normal painting it just isn't necessary.<br />I dispose of the paint water in the sink. <br />Some people have more complex solutions (stones and sand in buckets etc) but one of the joys of watercolour is its ease of use. <br />If you have particular issues, you can get hold of the safety information sheets from the manufacturer.JANE BLUNDELLhttps://janeblundellart.blogspot.com.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-24573457319873839122023-09-24T14:37:01.062-07:002023-09-24T14:37:01.062-07:00Hello Jane! A blanket thank you so much for all of...Hello Jane! A blanket thank you so much for all of the help and inspiration you offer us!!! I am needing advice on the toxicity of some of the paints... cadmium, cobalt, iron oxides, etc.<br />Do you have a link to a post for this info? How bad are they to use? I have autoimmune issues and controlled asthma, but I'm not planning on eating the paint. How do you recommend disposing of the paint water?<br />Appreciate any suggestions you may have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-24726628169105699992022-11-14T13:43:54.405-08:002022-11-14T13:43:54.405-08:00Jane here: the article you linked to recommends Da...Jane here: the article you linked to recommends Daniel Smith, which are imported by @artsharkllp and are available in India from kdsartstore.com and possibly others. You don't need all the colours on the list. If you start with the DS 6-colour essentials set and add Burnt Sienna and work with just those 7 colours you'll be off to a great start without breaking the bank. The 8th colour I'd suggest would be Phthalo Green BS.<br />However if you wish to use White Nights, the basic 8 would be <br />Cool Red - Quinacridone Red or Quinacridone Violet Red<br />Warm Red - Geranium Red though this isn't a prefect choice<br />Warm Blue - Ultramarine<br />Cool Blue - Bright Blue<br />Warm Yellow - I'd go with Indian Gold<br />Cool Yellow - Yellow (though I haven't tried this one)<br />Burnt Sienna<br />Emerald Green for mixing<br />Then you might add Sap Green and Neutral Black for convenience if you want a couple more. If you want 12 - add Cobalt Azure Blue and Burnt Umber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-83338034481405927382022-11-14T01:45:31.150-08:002022-11-14T01:45:31.150-08:00Hi Jane,
I am from India and I only got Camlin wa...Hi Jane,<br /><br />I am from India and I only got Camlin watercolors. Wanted to upgrade to artist grade within affordable prices. I think there are only few sets available for that. 1. White Nights, 2. Rosa, 3. Vangogh, which I can try to get and have access here in India. Could you please help me with a choices and selection. As in which would you recommend the brand, and choices of colors. <br />I needed 3 primary+Secondary+Tertiary (Warm, Cool) sets, like 18 colors of these. Can you please share a list of these 18 better choices, and which brand I would better go for as there is less info on this. I found this website which does that warm + cool combination sets, but it's not sure what to do with White Nights or Rosa or Vangogh.<br />https://www.watercoloraffair.com/best-watercolor-paints-a-complete-guide/<br /><br />There they listed this set. <br /><br />Cool Red – Quinacridone Rose: PV19<br /><br />Warm Red – Pyrrol Scarlet: PR255<br /><br />Quinacridone Coral: PR209<br /><br />Warm Blue – French Ultramarine: PB29<br /><br />Cool Blue – Phthalo Blue GS: PB15:3<br /><br />Cobalt Blue: PB28(<br /><br />Cobalt Teal Blue: PG50<br /><br />Warm Yellow – Hansa Yellow Deep<br /><br />Cool Yellow – Lemon Yellow:<br /><br />Transparent Pyrrol Orange: PO71<br /><br />Phthalo Green BS: PG7<br /><br />Sap Green: PO48/PG7/PY150<br /><br />Yellow Ochre: PY43<br /><br />Raw Sienna: PBr7<br /><br />Quinacridone Burnt Orange: PO48<br /><br />Burnt Sienna: PBr7<br /><br />Burnt Umber: PBr7<br /><br />Prussian Blue: PB27<br /><br />Payne’s Gray: PB29/PBK9<br /><br />Please help.rohit kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315736983623578510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-77711665658688931252022-01-18T11:12:11.628-08:002022-01-18T11:12:11.628-08:00Very helpful info. ThanksVery helpful info. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367345972792068357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-4742097503126072992021-10-05T04:21:08.737-07:002021-10-05T04:21:08.737-07:00"PBr6" and "PBr6 tr", are they..."PBr6" and "PBr6 tr", are they different ?<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937252438414333138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-83991267149436042912021-03-04T17:54:55.452-08:002021-03-04T17:54:55.452-08:00There isn't a lot of granulation in this range...There isn't a lot of granulation in this range as a general rule, but you can see in my swatches that some, such as Ultramarine Violet, clump together creating an interesting texture.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-11545221126822270392021-03-01T09:46:12.656-08:002021-03-01T09:46:12.656-08:00Hi Jane. Your blog is so informative. I had a ques...Hi Jane. Your blog is so informative. I had a question and I do hope you will help me. I have the White Nights 36 pan set. Could you please tell me which of those are granulating? I tried making swatches but am confused. Thank youReetzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13700193092434504342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-44121360483153866232021-02-07T18:58:10.092-08:002021-02-07T18:58:10.092-08:00They are getting more easy to find. In Australia t...They are getting more easy to find. In Australia they are available from www.larrypost.com.au but so many brands can be found a Jacksonsart in the UK that they are a great place to start.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-79483174317600140352020-07-11T23:20:54.225-07:002020-07-11T23:20:54.225-07:00Can you tell me where can I find white nights colo...Can you tell me where can I find white nights colors in tube set( not pan) <br />Can't see it in amazon and it's not available anywhere else.<br />Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145284987749684186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-64466938880190413222020-07-06T07:42:02.494-07:002020-07-06T07:42:02.494-07:00I only discovered you blog today. I don't know...I only discovered you blog today. I don't know how I ever lived without it. Thank you, Jane Blundell, you're my new idol.Francescahttp://www.efwoodcock.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-16357419433038493432020-05-15T03:13:45.353-07:002020-05-15T03:13:45.353-07:00Hi Jane
Just wanted to say how HAPPY I am to have...Hi Jane<br /><br />Just wanted to say how HAPPY I am to have found the info on the page about White Nights/St Petersburg watercolors. I've looked all over for the pigment #s on these paints, and this is the only thing I've seen with the actual pigment # and actual color swatch. THANK YOU !!!Kate Pantheranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-47796296891902465582020-05-09T09:41:51.279-07:002020-05-09T09:41:51.279-07:00Hi, i'm thinking to buy a palette of 12 pans a...Hi, i'm thinking to buy a palette of 12 pans and I found the Ale Casanova's case. What do you think about it? better than the plein air? <br /><br />The colours that includes are: <br />- Yellow ochre<br />- Golden<br />- Cadmium Red<br />- English Red<br />- Quinocridone Rose<br />- Violet<br />- Ultramarine<br />- Ftalo Blue<br />- Emerald Green<br />- Green Light<br />- Burnt Umber<br />- Paynes Gray<br /><br />Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-66063184039518263482020-02-27T11:15:08.880-08:002020-02-27T11:15:08.880-08:00hey I wonder if zou have any info about the Carmin...hey I wonder if zou have any info about the Carmine color, since it seems that they changed the pigment in it, looks like they are using PR 19 not PR 170, I have seen that this Carmine has a lot of problems whit light fastness, so do you happen to know when they started to produce it with PR 19. I want to use this color for my primary red since I can not find the quinacridone red (that is also pr 19) anywhere in stock...Any info would be much appreciated!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504522829961736827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-72406540968334427412020-01-29T22:20:00.170-08:002020-01-29T22:20:00.170-08:00Thank you - I'll update when I can get hold of...Thank you - I'll update when I can get hold of the next batch of new colours.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-40815527934156188682020-01-28T14:49:04.046-08:002020-01-28T14:49:04.046-08:00There are few of new colors coming.
PY129 - Green...There are few of new colors coming. <br />PY129 - Green gold<br />PR101 - Caput mortuum<br />PR102/PBk6 - Van Dyke Brown<br />PV29 - Perylene violet<br />PB36 - Cobalt turquoise (somewhat between existing PB36 and saturated PB28)<br />PR122fluo - Opera rose<br />PB29 - Ultramarine deeprkurbatovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870731528817167189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-51088507570190265982020-01-12T18:45:34.689-08:002020-01-12T18:45:34.689-08:00I've added that to my get to it list, but I do...I've added that to my get to it list, but I don't have the full set at the moment so not yet...I am not sure that there are 28 colours that I'd recommend due to the lightfast issues with some, but I'll check out larger palette options.<br />Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-88011349695401087062019-12-02T08:35:36.608-08:002019-12-02T08:35:36.608-08:00Dear Jane!
Thank you very much for the help! I acc...Dear Jane!<br />Thank you very much for the help! I accidentally found a 16 set of White nights in my art shop which was at the same price as the 12 set. I am really happy with them, even though I am already planning to change some colours as you advised to. I bought one additional colour to the set considering your suggestions, so after using them a bit more I will try to change the less lighfast colours.<br />Thank you very much!P.o.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08028495266493975219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-6154350730991912982019-11-30T09:31:39.459-08:002019-11-30T09:31:39.459-08:00Hi Jane. Thank you for your detailed and helpful ...Hi Jane. Thank you for your detailed and helpful blog posts! Would you be able to map out your DS/DA 28 color pallet to a White Knights equivalent pallet?<br />Thank you for all you do.Jherilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442487573143228980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-13258381644678624912019-11-10T20:23:07.199-08:002019-11-10T20:23:07.199-08:00Yes I can imagine that 36 colours is quite overwhe...Yes I can imagine that 36 colours is quite overwhelming. It's better to set up with a lot less and work with them until you get to really know and understand them.<br /><br />If you are aiming for a range that will paint pretty much anything, I'd look at Aureolin as a primary yellow, Indian Gold as a warm mixing yellow. For reds consider Titan Red or cadmium red light and Quin Red. Add Venice purple for a crimson but mix it with a little of the Quin Red. For blues Ultramarine, Cobalt Azure and Bright Blue (brilliant) or Azure as a cool mixing blue.<br />Then add some greens - Emerald green as a mixer and others that you like, just watch the lightfast ratings.<br />For the earth colours consider raw sienna, burnt sienna and English Red.<br /><br />Beyond those, it rather depends what colours you like and what you want to paint. You might add the Quin Purple, you might add more blues such as Indanthrene, you might add more greens. I aim for single pigment colours where possible and ideally lightfast ratings of 1 or 2 for watercolour.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-87837428059879494282019-11-10T20:10:01.153-08:002019-11-10T20:10:01.153-08:00I'd recommend the plein air set, however there...I'd recommend the plein air set, however there are now better colours that you might switch into that set over time, as mentioned above. Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-79959047587297470572019-10-23T07:42:13.203-07:002019-10-23T07:42:13.203-07:00Hi!
I have the possibility to buy one of two types...Hi!<br />I have the possibility to buy one of two types of White nights palette (with 12 colours). One is the plein air set that you mention with Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Carmine, Cerulean Blue, Emerald Green, Golden, Green, Payne"s Grey, Raw Sienna, Sepia, Ultramarine.<br />The other one is the usual set with Cadmium Lemon, Carmine, Green, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine, Umber, Yellow Ochre, Blue, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Emerald Green,<br />Neutral Black.<br />Which one would you recommend from the two (I intrend to learn watercolour and maybe mainly paint landscapes). I could also buy one/two additional colours and I am not sure which would be more better for one of these two palettes. (I was thinking about Quinocridone red or yellowish green, as several people included them in their own palettes but I am not sure if it would be a good addition to these palettes).<br />Thank you very much!P.o.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08028495266493975219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-43685807499981639172019-10-23T07:40:56.967-07:002019-10-23T07:40:56.967-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.P.o.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08028495266493975219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-47216287656491939092019-10-06T09:49:54.897-07:002019-10-06T09:49:54.897-07:00Hi!
I really appreciate all of your work and I was...Hi!<br />I really appreciate all of your work and I was wondering if you would like to help me if you have time! I want to build a 21 color palette with these White Nights watercolors. I currently have the 36 color one and it feels very uncomfortable because it has soooo many colors and some of them are very wierd. Note that i m open to buying more colors because there are some very pretty ones that are not included in the set. Thank you very much!Toader Codruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467072532504075031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-7079532287001912932019-09-01T21:24:15.574-07:002019-09-01T21:24:15.574-07:00Here you go. On my YouTube chanel https://www.yout...Here you go. On my YouTube chanel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pbJ9Hi610Q&t=153sJane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.com