Comments on: All you ever wanted to know about Watercolor Granulation

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:15:38 +0000

Hi Joe
I really like granulation – It’s a beautiful and unique watercolor effect 🙂

By: Joe Noakes

Joe Noakes — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:04:32 +0000

This was quite enlightening. I was originally looking for information on granulation thinking it was something I wanted to avoid; now I’m excited to see which of my paints I can get to do it! Thank you!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:07:35 +0000

In reply to Paula. You're very welcome :-)

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:49:27 +0000

This was very useful. Thank you.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:24:45 +0000

In reply to Marian O’Shaughnessy.

Hi Marian
It depends on the effect your looking for. If you want the best granulation effect, I would suggest you mix the two colors together and let them settle onto the paper.
Lighter pigments in the yellows and greens will separate from the blues slightly as the paint dries, and the granulating blue pigments will do there thing and settle into the crevices of the paper.
Otherwise, when layering the paints as a glaze, the granulating blue wash will granulate on its own.
For a more pronounced granulating effect, make sure you use a very damp wash with plenty of water to allow the paint to settle as the water evaporates 🙂
Hope that helps!

By: Marian O'Shaughnessy

Marian O'Shaughnessy — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:20:52 +0000

I want to add some yellow or light green colors to granulating blues. Is it better to under paint with yellow and then layer the granulating paint on top? Or is it better to put the granulating paint down first and then glaze over with the yellow?

By: Carol Nace

Carol Nace — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:17:09 +0000

Thankyou. Soo much information to share with my class. I’ll be saving
This info for reference.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 16 May 2021 10:43:35 +0000

In reply to Lin Waterhouse. Thanks Lin have fun with your paints !

By: Lin Waterhouse

Lin Waterhouse — Sat, 15 May 2021 13:08:30 +0000

Thank you, a really informative lesson in granulation.
I love the effects that can be achieved.
And will definitely experiment with my paints, a cheap brand unfortunately, I would love the Daniel Smith ones, perhaps as I improve I will purchase just a few colours, they look amazing.
Your article has inspired me.
Cheers Lin Waterhouse.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:42:01 +0000

In reply to Alf Traveler. Hi Alf Yes granulation produces some amazing textures !