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Jenna
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How do I blend colors and layer things when using paint so that it looks realistic?
I have been having a hard time with learning it and I can't seem to find any ways that work for me to blend them good even after watching so many videos.
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Joanne Fellowes
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Check out this artist…Kirsty Partridge…she has a range of courses using different mediums to make realistic artwork
James Constantine Frangos
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Dear Jenna,
In our chemistry lessons, we often referred to this process as standard dilutions, typically done with water. You're free to use oil paints, but be aware that they can leave stubborn stains. There's no need to create a wide variety of dilutions; three should suffice.
On the other side of your workspace, you'll find seven distinct colors that make up the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Aim to have at least five colors extending in a direction perpendicular to the first.
Here's a simple layout:
Red (Color 1) - Orange (Color 2) - Green (Color 3) - Blue (Color 4) - Violet (Color 5) -> This is your x-axis
Dilution 1
|
Dilution 2
|
Dilution 3
|
This is your y-axis
You'll need fifteen plastic containers. Try to move to a container that's close to the last one you used. This will help create smooth color transitions when you're blending on the canvas or paper.
Best,
James
In our chemistry lessons, we often referred to this process as standard dilutions, typically done with water. You're free to use oil paints, but be aware that they can leave stubborn stains. There's no need to create a wide variety of dilutions; three should suffice.
On the other side of your workspace, you'll find seven distinct colors that make up the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Aim to have at least five colors extending in a direction perpendicular to the first.
Here's a simple layout:
Red (Color 1) - Orange (Color 2) - Green (Color 3) - Blue (Color 4) - Violet (Color 5) -> This is your x-axis
Dilution 1
|
Dilution 2
|
Dilution 3
|
This is your y-axis
You'll need fifteen plastic containers. Try to move to a container that's close to the last one you used. This will help create smooth color transitions when you're blending on the canvas or paper.
Best,
James