What are light fast colors? | Everything you need to know
If you work with paints you're going to find this term everywhere: lightfastness. What does it mean?Lightfast colors are colors that have a high resistance to fading when exposed to…
Easy color theory for the absolute beginner
In my years as an artist, I've devoured dozens of books, courses, and hundreds of videos about anything that had to do with color theory. Some books were hard to…
Is black a color? 2 reasons why it’s not & 1 reason why it is
As an artist, you're expected to know color theory. But sometimes the simplest questions keep us wondering. For example, if black is a color or not.Technically black isn't a color…
Hue vs color: the most important difference explained
The essential thing a (beginner) artist needs to know is the difference between hue and color. Luckily, it's a super simple color theory!The difference between hue and color is that…
3 surprising reasons to use complementary colors | What are they?
Did you know that complementary colors have a lot more functions than most people think?As most people know, complementary colors make each other pop. Therefore they are strategically used in…
Cyan vs blue: What is the difference? | Cyan compared to similar colors
When it comes to identifying colors one must know the subtle differences between hues. Take for example cyan vs blue. What colors are they exactly? And when do differentiate between…
How to create pastel paint colors (mixing guide + tips)
Pastels: lovely soft and calming colors that remind us of spring. But what are they exactly and how do we create pastel paint colors?You create pastel paint colors by lowering…