How to Paint Color Gradations

This is a detailed guide on how to paint color gradations. I wrote this in light of a recent painting, Morning Lookout (shown below). It’s a study of the early morning’s subtle color gradations just before the sun peers above the horizon line. I cover: Color Gradation Meaning Color gradation refers to the transition from … Read more

Color Mixing and Application – The Ultimate Guide for Artists

Successful use of color in painting requires a thorough understanding of both color theory and color mixing and application. I wrote about the theory in a previous post. This post will provide you with everything you need to know about color mixing and application. I’ll cover: Basic Color Mixing Terms Color is a complicated area, … Read more

How to Mix Vivid Orange

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to mix your own vivid orange using different red and yellow paints. The purpose of this exercise is to deepen your understanding of color mixing, color bias, and the limitations of our paints. What Colors Make Orange? Let’s take a step back to color mixing 101. Orange … Read more