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Why Watercolor Colors Turn Muddy—and How to Mix Better Color

Why Watercolor Colors Turn Muddy—and How to Mix Better Color

by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Gouache, Watercolor Tips

Understanding what’s really happening when you mix color You mix exactly the color you want…and then you need more of it. Somehow, the second mixture isn’t remotely the same! This is one of the most common frustrations I see artists have with color mixing. We often...
The Biggest Myth I Ever Learned About Color

The Biggest Myth I Ever Learned About Color

by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Uncategorized

Experimentation Sparks Creativity If you’ve ever mixed two beautiful colors together only to end up with a muddy mess, you’re not alone. Like many artists, I grew up believing there were three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—and that by mixing...

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