Acrylic Tutorials

Teaching Color Theory used to frustrate me. Until I realized there was a better way. The easiest way to discover color is through painting. And learning....

Bonus Download: Grab my free Color Theory Cheat Sheet. What Are Color Schemes in Art? A color scheme is used to describe the overall selection of colors in an artwork. The major color schemes in art are analogous, complementary, split-complementary, triadic, rectangular and monochromatic. These color schemes utilize colors at certain locations on the color wheel. Before I get into it, I should point out that I don’t really think about color schemes all that much whilst I'm painting. Color is…

Artist Patti Mollica breaks down some of the most common color schemes, from analogous to tetrad.

Why You Should Use The Double Primary Palette

Michael Markowsky reveals the secrets of colour temperature and how they can be used when mixing acrylic paint. He also describes how using cool colours in t...

In the fourth episode of artist Michael Markowsky's "How to Paint" series, he demonstrates how choosing the right "primary" colours for your palette will rad...

Ever wondered how to get the most out of your color wheel? Is a color wheel even necessary for adult coloring? Here are two of my favorites, a bit about colo...

Learn color secrets in abstract painting the pros know. Create visual impact using color contrast. Work with simplicity, constraint and experimentation.

Gaining control of color can be complicated enough without involving color theory. The study of hues, values, tints, and shades is great in theory...but in practice may leave you with muddy colors. Don't resort back to paint straight from the tube, instead try mixing with the double primary palette. You'll need white plus a warm and cool of red, blue, and yellow. Save this pin and click through to learn how painting can be a breeze!

What if I said that some of the best greens on your palette can be mixed without using blue and yellow together? Artists, check out these color mixing tips for your next painting!

Bonus Download: Grab my free Color Theory Cheat Sheet. Green has always been a troublesome color for beginners. Why that is the case, I'm not sure. It may have something to do with a lack of understanding of how to mix color. Or maybe it has something to do with how we actually perceive green. As Pablo Picasso once said: They'll sell you thousands of greens. Veronese green and emerald green and cadmium green and any sort of green you like, but that particular green, never. In any case…

Not sure where and how to add shading to your painting? Click to learn how to shade your painting to add depth and deminsion and make your painting "pop". #shading #shadingapainting #shadingartwork

Extensive notes on plein air painting concepts and techniques for the advanced artist

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Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.co/MazArtStudio This video is about 5 Top Tips for Blending with Acrylic. Gel Mixture video: https://youtu.be/64mOOF73B...

Hey guys! I wanted to take some time out of the studio to share a bit about my process and some tips that I've learned along the way that help me create vibrant, colorful abstracts using acrylics. I get asked pretty consistently online " Ummm, is this oils or acrylics? " The beauty of t