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Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel
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Ryan Barnes Art

Mixing the Color Wheel

Color Wheel

Acrylic Paint

Paint Mixing

Paint Swatching

Reference Material

Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel
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About an hour

Skill Level:

Beginner

Learn how to navigate the wondrous world of color and acrylic paint in this How-To. Using only 4 different paints, you will learn how to prepare your acrylic paint, mix secondary/tertiary colors, and their various tints, tones, and shades! At the end of this exercise, you will have a color wheel that not only swatched your paint but help you navigate and match colors for future artworks.

Final Dimensions:

9" x 12"

Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel image 1
Mixing the Color Wheel image 2
Mixing the Color Wheel image 3
Mixing the Color Wheel image 4
Mixing the Color Wheel image 5

Ryan Barnes Art

Mixing the Color Wheel

Color Wheel

Acrylic Paint

Paint Mixing

Paint Swatching

Reference Material

Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel
Mixing the Color Wheel image 1
Mixing the Color Wheel image 2
Mixing the Color Wheel image 3
Mixing the Color Wheel image 4
Mixing the Color Wheel image 5

At a Glance

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About an hour

Category:

Fine Art

Skill Level:

Beginner

Learn how to navigate the wondrous world of color and acrylic paint in this How-To. Using only 4 different paints, you will learn how to prepare your acrylic paint, mix secondary/tertiary colors, and their various tints, tones, and shades! At the end of this exercise, you will have a color wheel that not only swatched your paint but help you navigate and match colors for future artworks.

Final Dimensions:

9" x 12"

Materials You Need

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Liquitex® Heavy Body Acrylic™ Classic 6 Paint Set

Liquitex® Heavy Body Acrylic™ Classic 6 Paint Set

$54.99

1 Required

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$54.99

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Painting Knife by Artist's Loft™

$4.99

25% off every regular price purchase with code JAN25OFF Online only

Westcott® 8 Piece Geometry Set

$19.99

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Liquitex® Slow-Dri® Blending Medium

$13.99

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9" x 12" Paper Palette Pad by Artist's Loft®

$7.99

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Royal & Langnickel® Menta™ Round & Wash Synthetic Acrylic 5 Piece Brush Set

$11.99

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Acrylic Paper Pad by Artist's Loft™

Acrylic Paper Pad by Artist's Loft™

$8.99

Reg.$11.99

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$8.99

Reg.$11.99

25% Off Online or Buy One Get One 50% off mix & match in stores

5.5oz. Spray Bottle by Artist's Loft™

$9.99

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