Student or Artist watercolor paints

[kdclayton6]

I learned on the tips and techniques section that student grade paints are preferred in this type of loose painting. I have accumulated a lot of paint — all artist grade. Would it be best to mix with more water to dilute the pigment for artist grade to ‘act’ more like student grade? Thanks for suggestions. Diana

[Admin]

Hi my main reason for student grade paints are because they have less pigment which allow them to blend and mix more freely, l do use a few artist quality ones too. I would give the Artist ones as you say more water and test them out on spare paper to get used to the strength you need

[Admin]

Hi my main reason for student grade paints are because they have less pigment which allow them to blend and mix more freely, l do use a few artist quality ones too. I would give the Artist ones as you say more water and test them out on spare paper to get used to the strength you need

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