Use Colour to tell the Story in your Painting - Muted vs Vibrant Watercolour
You often hear people bemoaning the appearance of muted or βmuddyβ colours in their paintings. In general, we all want clean vibrant colours. Muddy colour is the affectionate name given to muted (dull or grey) colour.
When you were hoping for clean vibrant colours, muddy or muted ones can be disappointing.
But these muted tones are not poor cousins of the vibrant ones - far from it. They have a beauty all of their own and can be used quite effectively to tell a part of the story in your watercolour painting.
How to Use Watercolour Tubes and Pans - Ultimate Guide for Beginners
The questions I get asked most often are about how to get started with watercolour painting. Here are my best answers and everything a new painter needs to know about the kind of watercolour paint that comes in tubes and pans.
Goldilocks and the 3 art supplies
Have you heard the story of Goldilocks and the 3 art supplies? If you have ever wondered if you are choosing the βrightβ art supplies, this is for youβ¦