Article: Oil Painting Lessons - Tips On Color Mixing And Theory

Oil Painting Lessons - Tips On Color Mixing And Theory

When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin.



While learning about the various brushes and mediums was a bit confusing, the biggest challenge for me was how to accurately depict nature and other real life objects on canvas using color.



How do I make a color lighter or darker? What about making realistic shadows or highlights? This article will shed some colorful light on the situation, and with practice, working with color in your oil paintings will become easier and more enjoyable.



Thank God for the beautiful Sun, for without it, we would not see color. Everything would appear dark and colorle...
 

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Oil Painting Lessons - Tips On Color Mixing And Theory

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