Why Warm & Cool Colors Confuse Artists!
January 31, 2025
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…
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The Dimensions of Color (3 Things You Need To Know)
April 27, 2025
I think you’ll agree… Color is important for artists 🙂 Have you ever sat in front of your watercolor palette, feeling completely unsure about which colors to mix – or how to avoid ending up with a muddy mess? The good news is, there’s…
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Local Color vs Perceived Color in Art
May 30, 2024
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…
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What Are The TRUE Primary Colors?
June 6, 2024
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…
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How to use a Color Wheel Like a Pro! (Easy In-Depth Guide)
June 6, 2024
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…
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Mixing a Fall Color Palette (Keys to Success)
June 6, 2024
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…
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Black Watercolor (Artists Don’t use Black)
June 6, 2024
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,…
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How to Make Watercolor Swatches like a Boss
June 6, 2024
Painting swatches is an excellent way to compare and get to know the characteristics of your paint. I wanted to learn how to make watercolor swatches in a way that would be a useful reference guide when I’m painting. I’ve seen lots of examples…
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How to paint a watercolor glazing chart
June 6, 2024
You’ve heard about glazing… Right ? Glazing or layering colors is a fundamental technique in watercolor painting. When you paint, the transparent layers of pigment build up, one on top of the other. This layering of paint modifies the values and the color appearance…
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How to make a perfect purple with watercolor
June 6, 2024
Have you ever tried to mix a purple color and then think to yourself: “ That doesn’t look right ! ” Purple is one of those tricky colors in watercolor mixing. And to be honest I didn’t always understand why my attempts to make…
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