How to Mix Colors for Wood Paintings
The best way to learn how to mix colors is to purchase a color wheel from your local artist supply or paint supply store. A color wheel will clearly show you the results of mixing two or more colors. A good one will even show you tints by adding black or white to the paint. Read on to learn how to mix colors for wood paintings.
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Plan your design. Using a pencil, lightly draw an outline of what you plan to paint on the wood. This will help to give you a guideline when painting.
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Choose your colors. When using acrylic paint, there is no need to add any other preservatives or gesso to adhere the paint to the wood. Place your colors out in front of you and place small portions of the colors you intend to use on your pallet. This will allow for easy access and visualization.
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Mix a small amount of paint together to achieve the desired color. Pay attention to your ratios. Try to keep track of how much paint you combine, as this will help you when you make your larger batch. Once you have achieved your desired color, then move to making a larger portion of it.
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Increase colors in the same ratio as your sample mixture, until you have achieved the desired effect. Try to make just a little more paint than you need. This keeps you from running out and trying to remix and match paint over again. It is almost certain that if you run out, it will be nearly impossible to exactly match the new batch of paint to the previous batch.
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Paint the wood. Once you have achieved your desired effect, you can easily paint it directly on to the wood surface. If it is a light color, it is possible it may need more than one coat depending on the natural color of the wood.
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