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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...
What 500 Tubes of Paint Taught Me About Color

What 500 Tubes of Paint Taught Me About Color

by Mindy Lighthipe | Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Watercolor Tips

Why I Stopped Buying Every Color of Paint   I have a confession to make. I’m a color junkie. Some of you already new that! I’ve been fascinated by color for as long as I can remember. From the clothes I wear to the subjects I paint, color has always...

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