So you’ve decided to try oil painting—amazing choice. Oils are rich, buttery, and (despite their intimidating reputation) actually pretty forgiving. But if you’re just getting started, there are a few common mistakes that can trip you up.
In this blog, I'd like to introduce you to the three dimensions of color: hue, value, and chroma. Once you understand each term, you'll be able to accurately describe which dimension of color is being affected by your color mixing and how to adjust it to achieve greater accuracy.
Have you ever started a painting or project, full of excitement, only to abandon it halfway through? Does the thought of returning to it fill you with a sense of dread?
You're not alone.