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Pick any base color and instantly generate 5-color palettes using complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic, or monochromatic color theory.
Open Tool →Simulate realistic paint color mixing using physics-based subtractive color blending. See exactly what two colors will produce before you open a single tube.
Mix Colors →Choose your base color and palette style to instantly generate a professional 5-color harmony.
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Simulate subtractive paint mixing. See what two paint colors will produce before you waste a drop.
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Step-by-step guides for beginners and experienced artists covering acrylics, watercolors, oils, and more.
Oil glazing is the secret behind the luminous, jewel-like color in Old Master paintings. Here is how to use transparent color layers to achieve depth and richness impossible any other way.
Read Article →Good brushes last decades if cared for properly. Bad brush care ruins them in weeks. Here is the definitive guide to cleaning, storing, and maintaining your artist brushes.
Read Article →Water reflections look complex but follow simple, repeatable rules. Master these principles and you can paint convincing water in any medium and any setting.
Read Article →Working with a limited palette of just 3 to 6 colors forces you to mix, creating naturally harmonious paintings that a full palette of 48 colors often cannot achieve.
Read Article →The paper you choose affects your watercolor results more than any other material. Here is exactly what cold press, hot press, and rough paper do differently and which one is right for you.
Read Article →Mixing realistic skin tones is one of the most requested skills in painting. Here is the method that works across acrylics, oils, and watercolors for any complexion.
Read Article →Colors adjacent on the wheel create harmonious, natural paintings. Think sunsets, forests, ocean scenes. Best for calm, cohesive compositions.
Opposite colors create maximum contrast and visual tension. Use the dominant color at ~70% for balance.
Three equally-spaced colors form vibrant, energetic compositions. Balance with one dominant and two accents.
A softer take on complementary — lower tension but still dynamic. Great for beginners.