Let’s Talk About Orange

Orange is one of those “love it or hate it” colors. No one seems to be neutral when it comes to this vibrant and energetic hue. Ranging from woodsy, muted Terracotta to a flamboyant Fluorescent Orange, orange hues are all …
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The Colors Of Springtime

Now that the snow has melted away and the ground is beginning to dry up, it’s time to take a stroll outdoors and enjoy the profusion of colors that Mother Nature has painted her canvas with to announce the new …
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Amethyst – February Birthstone

Amethyst isn’t a precious gemstone, but it’s a semi-precious purple quartz. This red and violet stone comes in shades that range from a pale, pink-tinged lilac to a deep, royal purple. The stone’s hues vary from warm to cool and …
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5 Tips For Mixing Greens

Color theory teaches us that green is not a primary color, and it is created by mixing a yellow pigment with a blue pigment. This is great lesson to learn, and you’ll find there are many choices to create an …
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The Colors Of Independence Day

Since it’s the holiday weekend, Independence Day, it’s time to talk about red, white and blue paints. These basic colors are part of almost every palette, and there are many variations that can significantly alter the appearance of your paintings. …
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Emerald – The May Birthstone

Emerald is May’s birthstone, and it’s a color that sometimes looks artificial. While not one of the first colors you’ll include on your palette, emerald green is a color you’ll use to add life and intensity to your composition. Emerald …
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Let’s Talk About Yellow

Spring has found most of us in the Northern hemisphere, and we’re finally enjoying longer days and sunny weather. If you’re looking for colors to create a palette to proclaim your joy in the onset of warmer weather, make sure …
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Aquamarine – The March Birthstone

Aquamarine is the birthstone associated with March. This stone has a rather narrow color range that varies from pale blue to a green-blue tint. It’s also a symbol of perception, hope, courage, creativity and beauty. Those are certainly great symbols …
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Color Charts For Paintings

Creating a color chart sounds like a boring and un-glamorous task, but it’s one that can really help you in your painting. Commercially prepared color charts give you the basics, but they are not necessarily using the colors you have …
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Let’s Talk About Purple

Purple conjures luxury and opulence for many folks. It’s the color of royalty, wealth, spirituality and wisdom. The pigment used to create purple was historically very expensive, so only the wealthy could afford to have clothes made using this costly …
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January Birthstone – Garnet Color

The word ‘garnet’ comes from the Greek word ‘granatum.’ Granatum means pomegranate seed, and if you’ve ever opened a ripe, juicy pomegranate, you immediately see why the Greeks chose this name for the deep red stone. Garnets are traditionally seen …
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Black Friday – Part Deux

We’ve seen that either black can be premade in several different shades, or an artist can create a personal shade of black that’s made up of a combination of colors from the color wheel. Whether you opt for the ready-made …
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Black Friday

Yes, Black Friday is fast approaching, and it’s become a marketing strategy that retailers count on to boost 4th quarter sales worldwide. To store employees and shoppers, Black Friday is an exciting event that’s anticipated by some and scorned by …
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