How to Make Pink With Watercolors Without Using White

Even without a supply of white paint, you can make pink paint.

You don't need white to make pink with watercolor paint. One of the handiest qualities of watercolor paint is that you can change the color of the paint by adding water. For example, you can turn black paint gray simply by adding water to the paint. The water dilutes the paint, making it lighter. To make a pink without white, all you need is red paint.

Things You'll Need

• Crimson watercolor paint
• Watercolor palette
• Teaspoon
• Palette knife
• Paintbrush
• Watercolor paper

Instructions

1. Put a pea-sized amount of crimson red paint on your watercolor palette.

2. Add 1 teaspoon of water to the paint.

3. Mix the paint with a palette knife.

4. Test the paint by dipping your brush into it and creating a stroke on your watercolor paper. If you need a lighter pink, add more water.

Tips & Warnings

• Adding water to watercolor paint will make it more transparent.

References

• "Watercolor A to Z"; Grant Fuller; 2008

Resources

• Watercolor Painting: Watercolor Painting Tips