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Pallet colors  Let’s compare what pallet colors everyone has and what the difference is. For me these are the colors.  Watercolor Ultramarine blue Primary red Burnt umber Medium yellow  Yellow ochre Sap gree Burt sienna  Gouache Ivory black Cerulean blue Ultramarine blue Burnt umber Lemon yellow Permanent yellow Permanent white Acrylic Titanium white Ultramarine blue Burnt sienna Cadmium yellow  Burnt umber.  Cadmium red

Is watercolor less respected? I started with the idea that Oil was the way for the most respected and high value paintings. But the pathway to that was acrylic. I started with acrylic working myself to oil, but after awhile I realized it it’s different.  Each medium is different and can express things in its own way.  Pencil is black and white, crazy results, watercolor can be smooth, fuzzy, color bright, distinct colors, acrylic is thick and colorful .  But when we look at paintings that are “respected” it’s oil usually, very rarely is it watercolor.  Is watercolor something that is pushed aside?  I love it personally. It keeps things very Imaginative. Which I love. 

Ok water color paper.  Do you prefer cold pressed or hot pressed paper? I have mostly used cold pressed which is good. But I hear a lot of differences of opinions. What do you prefer?