Color Theory: Mixing Paint Colors

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Color selection is an important part of art. Learn how to plan the colors for your next work of art in this free art lesson series from an art instructor.

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Color Theory: Balancing Colors
Good painters are experts at balancing colors. Learn how to balance colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Balancing Similar Colors
Use color contrast to create drama in paintings. Learn how to balance colors colors of a similar saturation from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Changing Color Intensity
Experiment with different paint colors to get the color you want. Learn how to change color intensity from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Changing Color Temperature
Add light colors to create bright paint pigments. Learn how to change the temperature of a color from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Color Saturation
Color saturation is essentially the intensity of a color. Learn about color saturation from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Color Temperature
Some colors are perceived as warm, such as yellow. Learn about the temperature of a color from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Combinations of Colors
Changing one color changes the balance of colors in the rest of the painting. Learn how to combine colors in a painting from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Different Kinds of Watercolor Paint
Casein watercolors sticks to media better than standard watercolor paints. Learn about different kinds of watercolor paints from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Juxtaposing Colors
Consider color values when painting colors next to one another. Learn how to juxtapose colors in a painting from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Mixing Neutral Colors
Play around with colors to get right paint mix. Learn how to mix neutral colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Mixing Primary Colors
Use a color wheel to find out about primary colors. Learn how to mix primary colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Mixing Secondary Colors
When mixing paint, a darker color will overwhelm a lighter color. Learn how to mix secondary colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Mixing Tertiary Colors
Use plastic plates when mixing paint because paper plates will soak up colors. Learn how to mix tertiary colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Mixing Yellow & Green
Wash out paint brush frequently when mixing colors. Learn how to mix yellow and green from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Oil-Based Paints
Oil paint is good for blending colors because it does not dry as quickly as acrylic paint. Learn about mixing oil-based paints from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Pigment Strength
Mixing colors together results in a loss of pigment strength. Learn how to change the pigment strength of colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Tints & Tones
Add black to make a paint color darker. Learn how to change the tint and tones of colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: Watercolor Vs. Acrylic Paint
Play around with the amount of water in watercolors to change colors. Learn the differences between watercolor and acrylic paints from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: What Are Neutrals?
Grays can be helpful to get the perfect paint color mix. Learn about neutral colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Color Theory: What Are Tertiary Colors?
Mixing a primary color with a secondary color yields a tertiary color. Learn the definition of tertiary colors from an art instructor in this free color theory video.

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Teaching Color Theory
Acrylic paints are good to demonstrate color theory because they dry quickly. Learn the basics of color theory from a painting instructor in this free art lesson video.

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Summary: Recurring evidence suggests that many more people claim to be color blind than actually suffer from this disorder. In most cases, these pretenders are not seeking medical treatment or insurance benefits, they are simply attempting to excuse an appalling lack of taste. For the purpose of stereotyping such unfortunates, their affliction shall henceforth be known as color ignorance. This torment first manifests itself to the rest of the world when kids decide they want to pick out their own clothes. At this point, they may already be at a critical juncture in their development. If left unchecked, this problem could come back to haunt the parents in the form of a purple and green guest room once these wayward deficients become homeowners. Catch your kids early on and give them an understanding that will benefit them later in life, especially if they choose careers as designers or decorators. Or even if they are simply picking out an outfit or painting their house.

For those of us who have already passed this point in early development, who have become adults with little understanding of color theory, there is still hope: watch this video series and find out the basics of color. In this free art education series, you will learn about color, how different colors interact as well as how to mix colors for watercolor and acrylic paints. An art instructor will discuss hue, color temperature and other theories which will be helpful when you create your next work of art.

About the Expert

Expert: Gretchen Kibbe is an artist and part-time faculty member at Appalachian State University. She worked as a scenic artist on the Spike Lee movie "School Daze."