Art and Painting

Artists and designers know all about color theory, the straightforward guideline about mixing colors and the various combinations that come from them. Understanding these concepts is necessary if you want to create colors that aren't available in your paints, markers, or colored pencils, and one of … [Read more...]

Considered a healing stone, natural turquoise is a calming blue with unique striations and variances. What makes turquoise especially versatile is that it falls somewhere between green and blue. This gives it a natural, earthy look that invites the eyes to make a spiritual connection with whatever … [Read more...]

Trapped somewhere in the haze between black and white, gray offers a soft gradient that is both soothing and reassuring. We can often picture a sky full of parked clouds, ash from a fire that's on its last light or clay in a potter's hand when we think of the color gray. It is an invaluable color … [Read more...]

Brown is unmatched in its versatility. Rich and textured, brown awakens feelings of strength and reliability. There is something about brown's connection with the very dirt and clay that sculpt the earthen terrain we walk on that makes us feel grounded and connected. This is why brown evokes … [Read more...]

Bright and cheerful, yellow is a color that is naturally infused with energy. Energetic yellow is considered to be the most visible color on the spectrum. As a result, many artists and interior designers consider it to be an accent color that draws attention to strategic spots. There's a reason … [Read more...]

All of the colors of the rainbow are treasured by the senses. However, there's something about blue that catches the eye, pleases the brain and leaves us wanting to stay to gaze at its prismatic, rich beauty for a while. From a psychology standpoint, blue conjures up feelings of calmness and … [Read more...]

When it comes to the world of colors, there is a lot more to them than meets the eye. In fact, there is a whole science behind the creation of colors and how the human eyes interpret them. The science of colors is often referred to as chromatics or colorimetry. Any discussion about the mixing of … [Read more...]

These days it's easy to purchase a wide variety of colored paints, crayons, markers, and other art supplies, but no matter how many different colors these companies come up with, it's impossible to cover them all. This is because there is a near infinite number of color shades that can be created by … [Read more...]

Everyone knows green is the color of spring. Green is also fairly commonly known as a symbol of youth, fertility and eternal life. However, while it may seem like a fairly basic color, being one of the seven ROY G. BIV rainbow shades, and the opposite of red on a common color wheel, green can be … [Read more...]

The best way to learn watercolor painting is to invest in the right tools: good paints, a variety of paint-brushes, and paper. Then you must practice. You can easily use watercolor tutorials online or simply print out some PDFs or free templates to do so. If there are watercolor painting classes … [Read more...]