Easy Hack for Harmonizing Your Color Palette

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi artists. Have you tried this simple hack? Let me know in the comments. Want a FREE downloadable PDF guide to painting hydrangeas like I do? Click here to join my community, and in return I will send you the FREE GUIDE: fantastic-scene-70800.myflodesk.com/wb0mh86vh4

[@souledout3791]

Ms.Rietz, Your eye for color is AMAZING!!!! I paint just to please myself, not professional just barely amateur. This video has inspired me to not be so ridged and to “let loose” !!!! Millions of Thanks to you for sharing such valuable trick of the trade. Bless You!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I'm so glad it inspired you to loosen up. Thanks for letting me know. Happy painting!

[@cheriesalerno2598]

❤❤❤info about your eye for color palette 🎨 👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks Cherie!

[@sarinachapman8791]

How truly lovely! And thank you so much! I think these tips will help my paintings to
improve dramatically. Also, I love watching you paint!:)

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Happy painting!

[@hollyboysonboyson960]

Thank-you for this wonderful demonstration using all these different whites and off whites! I'm going to try them tonight😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I’m so happy it was helpful for you!! Thank you.

[@melissaamyx2196]

Oh my! Unbleached Titanium is MAGIC! I'm so glad i found this video, ive been struggling with the "paint straight out of the tube" habit... i love the colors but couldnt figure out why my paintings just weren't working... this is definitely what's been wrong!!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes when you try it. I think you will like your results much better.

[@melissaamyx2196]

​@kathleen_rietz_artist because I tend to be lazy with color mixing, I'm going to premix alot of these colors into pots so they're ready to go. That, and I tend to just dip straight into the pot of paint lol 😅

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Great idea.

[@laurienye7514]

I did very much, it was so interesting and well planned out. You are to talented and where have they keep you a blessing.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kaymiller5861]

This is so beautiful Kathleen! I have taken several of your classes, but have not painted in quite awhile. You've inspired me to pick it back up again! Love your work so much!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi Kay!! So nice to see you here. Yes, keep painting!! And thank you.

[@meltemashley1808]

Wonderful⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, thank you Kathleen🌺🌼🍀

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@pamcamp7243]

Oh my gosh! This is so helpful! Thank you

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I'm so glad!! You're very welcome.

[@yanabipbuh]

very good... excellent..and very informative... I like it

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you.

[@Sunflower.7]

Love love love it❤🎉

[@KevinLahvic-r4c]

Wonderful information!, perfectly explained 👍🏻

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! I am so glad it was helpful.

[@saffron1845]

Thank you. I love your art.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!🌸

[@dianecharest8365]

Beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks!

[@НинаЗемзюлина-я9б]

Ваши работы очаровательны ! Спасибо , Кетлин !

[@anastasiasutula_artist]

@@НинаЗемзюлина-я9б Она невероятно талантливая и щедрая 😍Я в восхищении

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thank you!

[@artbyfaith]

So beautiful ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! 😊

[@LindaVerrue]

Thank you so much for this valuable information!! Much love to your heart..❤ ❤ ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Same to you! Thank you!

[@freedomvassigh3998]

thanks.❤❤❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks for watching!

[@Katerynas_art_life]

Wonderful video, Kathleen! I really enjoy your content

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks Kateryna!🌸

[@Lisa-xt9ne]

Never thought to do this, thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Sure thing! Changed the way I approach color. I hope you get the desired results if you try it.

[@davidmolloy126]

Great tutorial and result, very inspiring, thank you. Just subscribed too. xxx

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! So happy you found it inspiring.🌸

[@codymyers2346]

Thank you, so helpful!!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you, Cody.

[@innavolkov525]

Thank-you !!!innav

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@anastasiasutula_artist]

I have never used unbleached titanium before. Thank you for sharing, I need to try. I use the opposite colour to reduce the vibrancy+white. Is it the same effect as unbleached titanium? Is it the way to create such white? Maybe mixing all primaries + white will create the same effect?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi Anastasia! Mixing a little of a color's complimentary color will certainly tone it down, and there are some beautiful, rich grays that can be made using complimentary colors. To harmonize a palette I this way, you could mix a color that is made from equal parts of all of your colors together, and then mix a little of that color into each color on your palette. That will harmonize your colors.
This video is really just about the quickest and simplest way to harmonize a palette, made for beginners or people who have never attempted to harmonize their colors before and are new to the concept. I may film a demo eventually that shows the more complex way of doing it, but I use this method the most because it is quick and easy.
I use titanium white as a separate color on my palette, as you see in the video. There is a white paint called transparent mixing white that will lighten colors without changing their temperature, but again this video is more about harmonizing colors in simplest terms. Just a fun hack to introduce newer artists to understanding colors and how they work together....or anyone who wants to try it. I love how it makes my colors look.

[@anastasiasutula_artist]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist I definitely going to try this quick way with unbleached titanium. Thank you for sharing! I really love the painting and thank you for sharing your process!

[@kickers9393]

Hi Kathleen, do we always have to mix acrylic with water? Before mixing it with titanium or unbleached titanium?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

No, I rarely use water. I prefer to use the paint either straight, or mix in a little retarder of glazing liquid if I want the paint to be a bit looser. Hope that helps. Happy painting!

[@Nadine-jb6ie]

❤❤❤ très beaux tableaux. merci de traduire en français ou en arabe.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you. You can click the closed captioning box while watching my vides in order to select your language. Hope that helps!

[@jackierees6654]

thank you, i found this so helpful

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Glad it helped! Thank you!