Mastering acrylic color mixing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this guide, I break down essential concepts like hue, value, chroma, and undertones, with real tips from my painting journey. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your skills, you’ll learn how to mix vibrant, harmonious colors that bring your artwork to life.
Not all acrylic colors cover equally - and it’s not your fault. In this post, I’ll show you how understanding opacity can improve your color mixing and make your paintings more luminous. If your mixes look off or feel streaky, this might be the missing piece.
If color mixing feels like a constant struggle, you’re not alone — even experienced artists wrestle with it. In this post, I break down why acrylic color mixing is so tricky, how your eyes might be getting tricked by the paint itself, and what mindset shifts and practical tips can finally help you mix the colors you actually want. It’s the first step toward more confident, vibrant painting.
Think you need dozens of paint tubes to create realistic art? Think again. In this post, I’ll show you how painting with a limited palette can actually make your work more cohesive, expressive, and professional - while saving you time. I’ll break down what a limited palette is, why it works beautifully for realism, how to choose the right colors, and share examples from my own practice as a professional artist. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your process, this guide will help you paint smarter with less.
If you’re an acrylic painter who’s frustrated by color mixing, trust me when I say you’re not alone.
After over a decade of working with acrylic paints, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges of color mixing with acrylic. Some of the reasons you’re struggling may be really obvious, while others might surprise you.
So today, I’m sharing the top five color mixing mistakes I see with acrylic painters and how you can fix them.
