Learn Joyce’s secrets for mixing peaceful and softer colors with her new Mother Violet Da Vinci Watercolor Palette. Joyce uses this palette to contrast the bright and bold mixes from her Mother Green Palette. Watch her videos to see how to use both soft and bold colors to create a sense of place with scenes full of sunshine and peace. Achieve the signature look Joyce’s paintings are known for with her curated Da Vinci Watercolor Palettes.

Joyce’s Mother Violet Palette includes the following professional watercolors:

1. Joyce’s Mother Violet (full-size pan) PV19/PB33/PB15

2. Permanent Rose (half-pan) PV19

3. Benzimida Orange (half-pan) PO62

4. Raw Sienna (half-pan) PBr7

5. Cobalt Blue (half-pan) PB28

6. Viridian (half-pan) PG18

7. Alizarin Crimson (half-pan) PV19

8. Vermilion (half-pan) PR188/PO62

9. Hansa Yellow Deep (half-pan) PY65

10. Ultramarine Blue (half-pan) PB29

11. Manganese Blue (half-pan) PB33/PB15

Note from Joyce Hicks...

I’ve always been able to visualize places and things in a very idealistic way, but it wasn’t until I discovered painting that I was able to express and interpret my own personal view of the world. My art is not always a true rendition of what is actually there but how I wish it could be. If the old white homestead is a bit neglected, then I will just capture it in sunlight to discover its real beauty. If there is only one withered rose on the old trellis then why not one hundred in full bloom? Frequent travel allows me to see and define what my heart is drawn to; not in the grand or extraordinary but in simple unassuming beauty. Painting gives me the opportunity to unite visual images with a montage of personal memories stored over my life time. In an attempt to translate my feelings for a subject I use interesting brush strokes, strong contrasts, sunlight and shadow in colors both soft and bold. These elements combine in a very personal and unique way providing a visual welcome mat, of sorts, tempting others into my world. My hope is to uplift the human spirit and inspire others to join me as I continue my artful journey.....Joyce Hicks, AWS