We’re back with another video in our Colour Mixing 101 series and this time, it’s all about creating blue grey paint without using black!
In this step-by-step tutorial, Stephen demonstrates how to mix this versatile colour using our double primary colour mixing system. You’ll see what happens when the mix goes a bit too far in one direction and how to correct it. This is a real-world example of how colour theory helps when things don’t go exactly to plan.
What You’ll Learn in this Video:
How to mix blue grey paint without using black
Why black can dull your colours and how to avoid that
How to adjust your colour if you go too far
Tips on colour theory to help balance hues on your palette
Stephen’s relaxed teaching style and clear explanations make it easy to follow along even if you’re new to colour mixing.
You can use this blue grey colour for skies, clouds, water and reflections, clothing, shadows, flower petals, atmospheric backgrounds… so many wonderful things in your artwork.
We use oil paints to mix these colours, but you can apply this same process to watercolours or acrylics. Just be aware they dry differently to what you mix.
When it comes to colour mixing, you don’t need a big set of paints to create beautiful tones. With a few primary colours and the right guidance, you can achieve nuanced colours like blue grey, and fix mistakes along the way. That’s the magic of understanding colour!
Stay tuned for more colour mixing tips and tricks with our Colour Mixing 101 series!
Happy painting!