Basics of Color Mixing | Oil Painting For Beginners

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  • čas přidán 14. 09. 2019
  • In this oil painting tutorial I share basic tips and painting exercises for learning how to mix colors with oils and get accurate tones for realistic painting. I use a limited palette to demonstrate pigments and the color wheel.
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    I am an artist residing in sunny, warm [humid] florida! My paintings are heavily inspired by nature and its beauty. I work primarily in oil paint, and sometimes watercolor. I prefer to work in a mostly realistic style and occasionally experiment outside of that. I post oil painting time lapses, painting lessons and tutorials, drawings, art tips, and occasionally artist vlogs where I share bits of my life as an artist. Creating art is my greatest passion and I'm thankful for the chance to share it with you. ♥
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Komentáře • 354

  • @sudhirmodak2277
    @sudhirmodak2277 Před 11 dny

    Lena you are working very hard , to make us understand colours and mixing .

  • @Shortandnerdyy
    @Shortandnerdyy Před 4 lety +9

    “Don’t compare your early results to the results of an artist who has been at it for decades” I needed this!

  • @mnoldbstrd
    @mnoldbstrd Před 4 lety +4

    Your teaching this old dog new tricks. I'm quit fond of my charcoal and graphite, but I have recently discovered, dare I say it, the joy of painting. I have seen other technics of mixing colors, including the color wheel, but this tutorial is a more in-depth explanation. Thank you.

  • @JohnDoe-sy8pl
    @JohnDoe-sy8pl Před 4 lety +10

    It's very rare to find a video on CZcams that is clear and concise. This is one of them. Keep up the good work!

  • @AllisonJanicki
    @AllisonJanicki Před 4 lety +33

    I actually whimpered watching those close-up mixing shots. god so satisfying

  • @kings98124
    @kings98124 Před 4 lety +151

    Such a generous sharing of knowledge. Thank you so much! 💖

    • @LenaDanya
      @LenaDanya  Před 4 lety +6

      viena-lara thanks for watching ❤️

  • @artsygreendayfan
    @artsygreendayfan Před 4 lety +57

    “disastrous excuse for purple. No thank you.” 😂😂

    • @Romancandle5929
      @Romancandle5929 Před 3 lety +2

      Looked for a mixing video specifically after mixing cadmium red and pthalo blue thinking I would get purple and was like.... ok I'm doing something very wrong here lol

    • @rishabhmayank
      @rishabhmayank Před rokem

      @@Romancandle5929 I believed my colours are bad when i mixed Windsor red and phthalo blue

  • @burble-thefish0544
    @burble-thefish0544 Před 4 lety +3

    One shouldn't be this excited when clicking on a video. Thanks for your information and I love your videos!

  • @kavya914
    @kavya914 Před 4 lety +14

    This was one of the most informational video I have ever watched

  • @elisamilan
    @elisamilan Před 4 lety +36

    Thank you for telling us about Quinacridone Red! I purchased a Gamblin starter kit that only has Cadnium Red and I was so frustrated with the purple that it mixed that I purchased a tube of pastel purple paint haha. I am definitely going to have to buy Quinacridone Red next! Loved all this info ♥️

  • @jennajujube4767
    @jennajujube4767 Před 4 lety +39

    This is a 24 minute video about mixing paint. In depth and amazing!

  • @maclaneabbott4194
    @maclaneabbott4194 Před 4 lety +21

    I’ve watched a ton of color mixing videos, but this one is by far the most informative and helpful for a beginner like me! Thank you so much for this❤️

    • @LenaDanya
      @LenaDanya  Před 4 lety +1

      Lindsey Maclane thanks so much!!

  • @emoooooly7350
    @emoooooly7350 Před 4 lety +2

    Oh this really makes me want to try oil painting. Plus the few colors you picked make purchasing paints so simple, so I wouldn't feel overwhelmed with options

  • @gabriellaritaart
    @gabriellaritaart Před 4 lety +41

    Amazing post, thank you. I’m new at oil painting, so its very useful.

  • @GeekEverythingTV
    @GeekEverythingTV Před 4 lety +2

    For beginning artists I would say definitely have colors that adhere to both RBY as well as CMY. So a Cadmium red and Ultramarine Blue for Red and Blue (I find RBY gives you the best oranges), and a Pthalo/Manganese Blue and Quinacridone Magenta for Cyan and Magenta (I find CMY gives the greatest purples). The Cadmium Lemon is great for both sides then all you need is a titanium white and Ivory Black. It's 7 paints in total but I feel it'll probably give you every color you'll ever need :)

  • @Lachri
    @Lachri Před 4 lety +52

    Great practical advice from someone who really knows how to paint! This is awesome!

    • @LenaDanya
      @LenaDanya  Před 4 lety +4

      Lachri Fine Art thank you Lisa 💕 that means a lot coming from such an amazing artist!

  • @wakeupuk3860
    @wakeupuk3860 Před 3 lety +1

    Lena - have watched a good number of noted artist and art tutors on here offering the 'Basics of Colour Mixing', I am also an ex teacher, trainer and online presenter and with out doubt this 25 min CZcams video is the best I have seen and following your lessons achieved what every student wants and I aimed for often (and often failed) that lovely "Arrrr I get it now". Will certainly subscribe and look out for more excellent tips. Thank you :-)

  • @amanbekovdaniel4330
    @amanbekovdaniel4330 Před 4 lety +28

    our art queen is back....

  • @sawthan5861
    @sawthan5861 Před 3 měsíci

    This video was so informative and very intuitive for me as a beginner in oil painting. Thank you so much Lena.

  • @EllaPesonenArt
    @EllaPesonenArt Před 4 lety +7

    Oil paints have always been tricky for me - thanks so much for this video, I will come back to it again once I'm brave enough to give oils another go!

  • @martigreen7229
    @martigreen7229 Před 4 měsíci

    This is very helpful, I’m a professional painter, but sometimes I don’t want to have to store or dig out all the paints.
    Thank you.

  • @lekhrampatel9892
    @lekhrampatel9892 Před 3 lety +1

    I salute your efforts for the video . So satisfying and understandable .....

  • @keen6808
    @keen6808 Před 3 lety

    Guess how many time I had listened the ultramarine history. Now even my cat knows that. Anyway this is one of the best video-lesson about paints and mixes.

  • @tvlussoart5063
    @tvlussoart5063 Před 4 lety

    Teacher Your course is easy to understand and easy to learn. I will learn a lot by watching my teacher's video.
    I really wnjoy this drawing good job

  • @lisavento7474
    @lisavento7474 Před 2 lety

    most people do not know that all printed color pieces (magazines, books, etc) are comprised of black, yellow, magenta and cyan blue dots (take a loop to your magazine) so those are so pure that making most colors is easy but colors like cadmium red is already compromised by yellow if you're going to go in the other direction to make purple, so ideally a COOL and WARM of these 3 is optimum after these original cooler colors. LOVE it! Well done.

  • @darkestawoo7967
    @darkestawoo7967 Před 4 lety +7

    This helped me immensely! I knew basic color theory but this video adds a whole new level to it. I will probably watch this many times. Every artist and painter needs to see this video and im sure they will learn from it. Thank you for putting this together and sharing on youtube.

  • @AmazinGraceXOXO1
    @AmazinGraceXOXO1 Před 4 lety +4

    This was amazing. Thank you so so much for taking the time to do this!

  • @Mrfurball25
    @Mrfurball25 Před 4 lety +8

    I really needed information on mixing colors. Thank you 😊

  • @ashleymia991
    @ashleymia991 Před 4 lety +3

    Such a great video! Thank you! ♡

  • @saraangel6696
    @saraangel6696 Před 4 lety +4

    great video! so comprenhensible

  • @lex_explained
    @lex_explained Před 4 lety +2

    I'm so gonna use this. Thank you so so so much!!!!!

  • @serenak2505
    @serenak2505 Před 2 lety

    Wow I just clicked this just to see and it ended up being way more helpful then I thought😳 really great practice advice

  • @KarlEBrand
    @KarlEBrand Před rokem

    Most excellent! Thank you!!!!!! Will be doing these exercises!

  • @h.j9841
    @h.j9841 Před 4 lety +7

    I’m about to start the adventure of returning to art and painting again and this was so helpful. Super grateful you took the time to make this. Thank you thank you thank you 💙 I appreciate your videos and efforts so much!

  • @irenegoyette9086
    @irenegoyette9086 Před rokem

    Spectacular demonstration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tinaciepiel5636
    @tinaciepiel5636 Před 4 lety

    You are such a great communicator and artist. So glad I found your tutorials!!! Thank you so much.

  • @bestscenz9376
    @bestscenz9376 Před rokem

    Just amazing

  • @Maiasatara
    @Maiasatara Před rokem +4

    This video was absolutely fantastic. Easy to understand, helpful and thorough with the bonus of having very similar color preferences to yours. When I started pricing things I got concerned (Wow, Cobalt!”) so it’s great to know I can achieve everything I need to begin with such a small palette. And such a small amount thanks to the extended drying time. Thanks again!

    • @LenaDanya
      @LenaDanya  Před rokem

      thank you for your feedback, I'm so happy to hear this was helpful for you!❤️

  • @blindstudios1082
    @blindstudios1082 Před 4 lety

    The best color guide hands down on CZcams!

  • @alarichaag4441
    @alarichaag4441 Před 4 lety +1

    A MASTER class!!

  • @richvid
    @richvid Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this outstanding tutorial on colour mixing. Hope you continue with the great help you're giving to many.

  • @cora9249
    @cora9249 Před 2 lety +1

    This was just AMAZING!!! 🤩🤩🤩
    Thanks so much Lena!!! 🙏🏼

  • @jessie1525
    @jessie1525 Před 4 lety +4

    Love uuu!! Thank u so much for this💕

  • @dancer14280
    @dancer14280 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much, I always struggle with more specific colour mixing. This helps a lot!! xx

  • @Captivate122R
    @Captivate122R Před 4 lety +2

    I had been wanting to try oil painting for years but was always too intimated up until I found your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and organizing it so well! You are greatly appreciated xoxo

  • @bradleygaudet9997
    @bradleygaudet9997 Před 4 lety

    This information is gold. Thank you!

  • @riyathakkar8248
    @riyathakkar8248 Před 4 lety +3

    You're the best 😭 you managed to simplify this entire process sooo beautifully 😍

  • @fasterproindiangamer5667

    Amazing knowledge about colours

  • @michelleashley8839
    @michelleashley8839 Před 4 lety

    I LOVE watching your tutorials and am learning so much. I painted an apple using your tutorial and it turned out great! Thank you so much!!

  • @savysmilesumtymes
    @savysmilesumtymes Před 4 lety +2

    I loved this video. All of your videos are so inspiring for me.

  • @Kharmagain
    @Kharmagain Před 4 lety

    Thank you soooo much for these tutorials!! 💖💖💖

  • @CreativeChantelle
    @CreativeChantelle Před 4 lety +4

    Such an awesome video, thank you! It's so informative and I love how you gave so many examples. It's a massive help seeing how you mix your colours and what colours you used

  • @abz7509
    @abz7509 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you . Been waiting for this video . All the best .

  • @Solidstone67
    @Solidstone67 Před 2 lety

    Great advice. Great teachings.

  • @valdezmoore2840
    @valdezmoore2840 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm using acrilic, but this info it's gold.

  • @relaxinguniverse8266
    @relaxinguniverse8266 Před 4 lety +19

    So good information, thanks for sharing this 🎨👌🙂💖

    • @LenaDanya
      @LenaDanya  Před 4 lety +2

      RelaxingUniverse thanks for watching 😊

  • @RoughDiamon
    @RoughDiamon Před 4 lety

    fantastic thanks Lena !!

  • @WendyMoule
    @WendyMoule Před 4 lety

    Thank you Lena, so helpful. I learn something new every time I watch your videos

  • @drolsisusej100
    @drolsisusej100 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to do this , this is a great video and much knowledge here.

  • @pawsitiveaction
    @pawsitiveaction Před 3 lety

    Just what I was looking for! Thanks!

  • @sassysup
    @sassysup Před 4 lety

    An eye opening video!!👌

  • @bellakari28
    @bellakari28 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! This was super helpful! more informative than most art teachers honestly...

  • @kentaewonuxuxi432
    @kentaewonuxuxi432 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for such an informational video!!! I’ll refer back to this when I am struggling with mixing colors!!

  • @ArtbyMarciaFurman
    @ArtbyMarciaFurman Před 4 lety

    Wow. Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful! I will be bookmarking this so I can refer back anytime!

  • @MarceloFernandez-bb9tb
    @MarceloFernandez-bb9tb Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks! for sharing your experience/knowledge as artist! Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • @prakritivishwakarma7923

    That video is so helpful for all of the oil painters out there... Thank-you so much!

  • @AdamarisCraftsss
    @AdamarisCraftsss Před 4 lety +1

    Very helpful!! Thank you for putting this together for us!! You are so kind in sharing your knowledge with us!!! ❤️ I struggle with skin tones so much! I can’t understand how to get all those colors to match the reference but this definitely helps a lot.

  • @loati94
    @loati94 Před 4 lety

    I just love this video.I keep coming back even though I already know all of this

  • @gabrielaortiz4899
    @gabrielaortiz4899 Před 4 lety

    So helpful!! Thanks for the detailed explanation.

  • @samsaeed2680
    @samsaeed2680 Před 4 lety +8

    The new tutorials are very helpful I'm so excited for this one too❤️❤️❤️

  • @Simphiwe007
    @Simphiwe007 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou for this masterclass 🙏👍

  • @ElliKim73
    @ElliKim73 Před 3 lety

    Definitely getting that red, thank you!!

  • @louisejackson7905
    @louisejackson7905 Před 3 lety

    Amazing easy to follow presentation

  • @acaccholi
    @acaccholi Před rokem

    Thank You, this was a great tutorial!

  • @brendalcotto1230
    @brendalcotto1230 Před 4 lety

    Truly enjoyed this tutorial. So informative. Thanks Lena! ❤️

  • @CedricWilliamsFineArt
    @CedricWilliamsFineArt Před 3 lety

    Great tutorial, video saved👍🏾👍🏾 Thank you!!

  • @aniam6576
    @aniam6576 Před 4 lety

    It's very helpful. Thank you for this tutorial !!!

  • @serenityroseart
    @serenityroseart Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much! This is very helpful information. Thank you for taking the time to make this instructional video.

  • @yasminhaque8339
    @yasminhaque8339 Před 4 lety

    This is great and thanks a lot for sharing here.

  • @MsVivian99
    @MsVivian99 Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic ! Thankyou

  • @absinthexiii4376
    @absinthexiii4376 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for explaining this! Your video helped me tremendously!❤️🎨

  • @sarahRA86
    @sarahRA86 Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful! Thanks ❤️

  • @monicamandujano6441
    @monicamandujano6441 Před 4 lety

    Im learning so much through you . Thank you 💛

  • @NargisAthar
    @NargisAthar Před 3 měsíci

    This is great! Thank you ❤

  • @margoamico
    @margoamico Před 2 lety

    WOW!!! Makes it so simple, good pace.. Thank you I learned so much.

  • @CallistaLauren
    @CallistaLauren Před rokem

    Exceptional video. Thank you so much! This was so helpful

  • @sarahmiriam2155
    @sarahmiriam2155 Před 4 lety

    tysm! this was so helpful, ive had this oil set for month as a gift and had no idea what to do with it so now I'm gonna put it to use

  • @kathleenkaleookalanismith8724

    So helpful!! Thank you!

  • @paulodonohoe1741
    @paulodonohoe1741 Před 2 lety

    so informative and educational. thank you

  • @marcondesneves6608
    @marcondesneves6608 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic and self explanatory example of colour mixing for beginners.

  • @mnr146
    @mnr146 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a ton! This is really very helpful. Very generous of you to share these sample sheets with all. But I am going to try making these shades myself too! Thank u

  • @baileyholloway2123
    @baileyholloway2123 Před 4 lety +6

    I love you so much!!!❤️ this is going to be so helpful!

  • @chaudharymanan8187
    @chaudharymanan8187 Před 2 lety

    And I am very happy that I found this video timely . You are sharing the best colour mixing

  • @chrissl7796
    @chrissl7796 Před 2 lety

    Oh Thank you Thank you soooo much . I really was struggling with mixing. This has helped me so much💕💕💕💕

  • @evavalencia857
    @evavalencia857 Před rokem

    You’re the best. Thank you.

  • @chinalifestyle1172
    @chinalifestyle1172 Před 4 lety

    Very helpfully video. Many thanks

  • @bsggumani2475
    @bsggumani2475 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much.... Very helpful tips

  • @azzuparis
    @azzuparis Před 4 lety

    Thanks, Lena. This video is soooo helpful!! ❤❤❤

  • @mihaelahadzhilambreva3363
    @mihaelahadzhilambreva3363 Před 4 lety +13

    This made my life so much easier .. thank you 💕

  • @inkpaints
    @inkpaints Před 2 lety

    Thanks very much, very clear ,complete,well presented the best I have found