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Posted on March 16, 2025 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

you can create almost any color you want with just a few pigments

To begin, I suggest using a palette that includes yellow, red, and blue, complemented by white and black.

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Posted on February 28, 2025 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

How to make crimson red

mix a bright red with a small amount of blue or purple, creating a deep red color with a slight purple

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Posted on June 21, 2024September 24, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

how to make Cadmium yellow from Lemon Yellow

As you blend Lemon Yellow with Cadmium Red, pay close attention to the evolving hue and intensity of your mixture. Depending on your desired shade of Cadmium Yellow, you may need to adjust the ratio of pigments accordingly

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Posted on June 21, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

how to make Yellow Ochre

For the Yellow Ochre, I would begin with the Cad Yellow Medium, and to that add a slight touch of Cad Red Medium, following with an equally small “touch” of Thalo Blue.

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Posted on June 21, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

Burnt sienna

Burnt sienna is a popular earth tone color that’s a mixture of orange and purple. Here are some ways to make burnt sienna:

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Posted on April 15, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

How do you make medium yellow paint?

Blending red and green actually results in a mixture of the colours brown and yellow. Orange and green can also be used to produce a brighter yellow-brown tint. My daughter was intrigued to know what 2 colors make yellow.

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Posted on April 15, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

What colors do you mix to make raw sienna?

What Colors Make Raw Sienna Acrylic Paint? To mimic Raw Sienna in acrylics, mix a medium yellow with a touch of red and a hint of brown.

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Posted on March 29, 2024 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

How to make Van Dyke brown

Van Dyke brown is typically made by mixing raw umber or burnt sienna with black pigment,

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Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by michael mcstay — Leave a comment

What color makes burnt umber?

you mix yellow and red to make orange and slowly mix in blue to make brown.. keep adding blue til you reach the desired shade to mimic burnt umber..

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