Category Archives: color

What Does Color Scheme Mean? Why Is It Important?

Color schemes are very valuable when trying to express yourself in a harmonious painting. There are a variety of these found on the triadic color wheel. Primary Color Scheme: Red, Yellow, and Blue. You can use primaries to neutralize … Continue reading →

Painting Rain, Snow, and Fog

When you paint atmospheric conditions, such as, rain, snow, or fog, you want it to be as realistic as possible. You have to realize how light affects these conditions and what it does to the various hues in the painting. … Continue reading →

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Artist, R.D.Burton’s, Lady in the Field

Here is a full size watercolor study for an acrylic painting I am preparing. I usually don’t try to be as detailed in my color study as I was here, but I realized the way it was going, it would … Continue reading →

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Using Photography With Your Art

An artist needs to keep sketching. For many, this is a habit that comes naturally. It’s spontaneous and rewarding. If it’s not a habit, don’t worry. Keep doing it, and it will become one. However, as rewarding as sketching is, … Continue reading →

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Be Sure To Complement Your Colors

Make sure you have a good understanding of how to use color complements to work out a more realistic effect in your paintings. This will create balance in your finished work. Color complements are opposite of each other on the … Continue reading →

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