It’s Not All About Hue – Imposters and Chameleons
Color-mixing is often discussed as if the only consideration is getting “the right color”, but watercolor pigments each have their own physical and chemical properties. This video presents some activities to help you develop a more sophisticated understanding of color-mixing so you become better at choosing and mixing pigments to create the artistic effects—including perceived color—you desire.

Color-mixing is often discussed as if the only consideration is getting “the right color”, but watercolor pigments each have their own physical and chemical properties. This video presents an activity to help you develop a more sophisticated understanding of color-mixing. These exercises are designed to help you become better at choosing and mixing pigments to really exploit all aspects of the colors on your palette.

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