When it comes to learning to paint, this is one of the most valuable lessons you will learn. Using complimentary colors to work for each other. I'll try to convey this in the simplest of terms...
Compliments are as follows...
Orange - Blue
Red - Green
Yellow - Purple
Compliments mixed together create a grey, u can go warmer by adding the warm colors or make the grey a bit cooler by adding the cooler compliment.
If you find the red or green is too intense then add its compliment to tone it down. if you want a highlight to really stand out then use its compliment to set the stage.
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Hello and Welcome to oil painters cafe! Iv'e dedicated this blog to the study of everything oil painting. Lots of info on the technical aspects of oils, also tips along the way. I'm a self taught painter and I have to say, the journey thus far has been all trial and error. I've spent countless hours educating myself and have found invaluable information along the way. Info I wish I had gathered when I first began. However, it's never too late to learn. Oil painting is a continual learning process....If u ever get the opportunity to take classes with a Talented painter, don't hesitate. Avoid taking classes from amateur painters, u will be learning all their mistakes! Another very important learning process is Life Drawing. Go often, no matter how intimidated u feel by the presence of talented artists, they all had to start somewhere, just like u. Keep going. Another piece of valuable advice is to paint from life. Avoid painting from photographs in your early learning process. Paint from life to learn true colors so when u eventually do paint from a photograph, experience painting from life will help bring life to your painting. Enjoy the ride and if u have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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- I'm a self taught oil painter, everything I learned was inspired by artists I admire and by nature and the light that illuminates it.
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