Watercolor mixing

Many discussions about color, color mixing and art in general often refer to “warm” or “cool” colors. But what does this mean? The concept can be tricky and confusing if you don’t get it! People often tell me they struggle with this idea. And…

I think you’ll agree… Color is important for artists 🙂 But did you know that understanding the properties of color can make a big difference to your art practice?  Sounds a bit boring right? Well… I used to have a hard time getting the…

Ever feel like your painting is just not coming together, no matter how hard you try? You spend hours painting and mixing colors, but something still feels off and the results never match your expectations…  It can be pretty frustrating! But guess what? It’s…

Most artists have heard the aphorism that red, yellow and blue are all the paints you need to mix any color. You were told these hues constitute the “primary” colors. Maybe it was your art teacher who conveyed this idea during your art classes…

If you’ve ever looked at one of these things and thought “what the heck do I do with that?” Well… You’re not alone! A color wheel is a very handy tool for artists and designers, but… you’ve got to figure out how to use…

Fall is upon us (again!) Funny how it keeps coming around so quick 🙂 My neighborhood’s autumn colors have inspired me to try out some paint mixes. So I wanted to share some of my favorite color-mixing recipes for fall paintings.  There’s a unique…

Using black watercolor paint is a bit of a controversial subject among artists… Some artists passionately argue against using black paint in watercolor altogether. They say things like “Real artists don’t use black”… Others happily accept the use of black paint as a convenient,…