How can I learn to mix oil paint colors well?

Also acrillic ^-^How can I learn to mix oil paint colors well?
Practice, Practice, Practice. I would go to your library and search for some basic books on color combining. You can also search online at amazon or just do a google/yahoo search for color combinations. There is plenty of free information out there that I would utilize before buying any books.


Enjoy!How can I learn to mix oil paint colors well?
go back to nature. Collect leaves, flowers, stones, sand... etc... go back to your studio and try to combine colours until you can match your samples. previously, cut strips of cardboard of about 10x 3 cms. once you have the colour, write down the combination (ex. 1 part cad red, 2 parts naples yellow, 1 part sap green) and you paint part of the strip with it, so you have a visual aid. (not all colours work the same way, it depends on the brand, but you will have quite a good clue.)
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Some of you may be sick of my answers, but check out the library. I can't think of a better way to practise than to have a book open in front of me. Try #751.45
a color wheel is helpful to give you advice . actually you should learn it . %26amp; i also agree with lots of practice . tp. mullin popclt.com
practice

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Do HOA's have veto power on paint colors not visible from HOA property?

For example, if one has a door on the backside of the house that is not visible at all from the HOA's ';common area'; (the street on the frontside of the house), does the HOA have the ability to dictate what color it can be?Do HOA's have veto power on paint colors not visible from HOA property?
It really depends on how the HOA bylaws are written. Different communities have varying degrees of detail as far as what you can and can not do. You need to get the bylaws from the HOA for a full list of what is and is not allowedDo HOA's have veto power on paint colors not visible from HOA property?
it depends on the HOA but most have a say on the outside the entire house if they were to ever find out they could tell you to change it back.
Depends on the HOA Declarations. You should have received a copy when you bought your house. If the HOA is trying to enforce that rule, ask them to show you what section of the HOA declarations gives them the right. Additionally, there may be policies passed by the Architechtrual Committees of your HOA that specifies this.
That mostly depends on the agreement you have signed and how much you want to fight. It can be written in loosely and most people just back down. Majority of the time, they are pretty specific in your agreement.

What are the best colors to paint a gym?

Hi, I'm painting my gym. What are the best colours to paint it?What are the best colors to paint a gym?
you should play around with the Sherwin Williams color visualizer to find something you like. It is the best paint visualizer on the web, imho. I like how their color palette is laid out, I like that you can search by color family %26amp; color name, the ';painted'; rooms look the most realistic, and it suggests coordinating color schemes. You can literally spend hours:


http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yo鈥?/a>





I would do an energetic color, like ';Brick Paver'; (#7599).What are the best colors to paint a gym?
I would say red.. Its a warming color and gives the soul energy.. perfect for a gym..
Light Grey!


R: 220


G: 220


B: 220


Don't forget that most of the interior elevations should be mirrors!
your school colors!!! lol
white, blue, green: use colors that give the place a sense of clean, ';sporty';, fresh and cool.
purple,red,blue or black
garbage Green


and puke brown
is it in you house or an actual gym that ppl belong to??
The floor wooden and the wallsdark blue
a color that pumps you up and you like because you'll want to be in there.
creame to keep it cool!!!!!

Looking for creative ideas for a 14 year olds bedroom. Paint colors and cool furniture.?

Howabout pastel-ish blue, purple and green?


Im not too sure about cool furniture though...anything with a sort of modern design that is either black, or easily paintable (furniture doesnt seem to come in the above colors more often than not).Looking for creative ideas for a 14 year olds bedroom. Paint colors and cool furniture.?
the pastel colors above and a brass day bed!! Make it into a sitting room effect

What are muted paint colors and how do I ask for them?

I like the pale greens and beiges used on hgtv.can you give me some names of the paintsWhat are muted paint colors and how do I ask for them?
You go to a paint store, look at their colour chips, pick one you like. They have hundreds to choose from. If you have something that has a colour you like on it, you bring it to the store and they can sometimes match that colour by computer. It has never worked for me but you can try. Muted means softened or greyed so the colour isn't bright. Muted blue might be slate blue, for instance.What are muted paint colors and how do I ask for them?
i have no clue. Look on hdtv!

Paint colors for bedroom?

I'd like to do a oak wood trim with half wall one color and half another color. Which colors are good together and does the lighter color go on top or on bottom? I love all colors - any ideas would be great.Paint colors for bedroom?
I would stick with a warm color since oak is a warm-toned wood. Lighter color on top (otherwise it makes the ceiling appear to be ';sinking'; into the room and give you a closed-in cave feeling).





I would also stay with two colors on the same paint chip - light and dark shades of the same tone.





The smaller the room, the lighter or more neutral tone you should pick. With a large room you can go a little bolder....go all out and pick anything you like. It's just paint and paint is cheap, so if you don't like it, you just cover it up.Paint colors for bedroom?
Go to Sherwin Williams and pick up a paint pallet. They give you this thing that has a color sample of every color imaginable. Pick two colors from the same card for a sublte shade difference or two colors from different cards for a stark contrasting difference. Personally my bedroom is done in two shades of green as well as my dining room in two more shades of another green. My office is done in red and yellow. My dining room has a chair rail so I have the darker color on the bottom. You could do it the opposite way but I tend to think that would make the room feel a bit smaller. My other rooms I have three walls in one color and the 4th wall as a different color. You can also go on Sherwin Williams website or Behr paints website and they have programs where you can paint walls in a room. It's really fun! I created one room in Red, Beige and Black to have an Asian theme. Loved it, but was afraid to use red in my house (very hard color to match). Have fun!!!
wait.. before u choose a color of ur own.. just hold on.. check if it matches the direction as per FENG SHUI.. trust me.. if u but wrong colors in wrong sides it will affect ur relationship, ur work, ur peace at home too...


fengshuihelp.com


homeinteriordecor.org
I would go with a bold color on the bottom and a very light neutral color on top.


Also, at Menards in the paint section they have a display with small jars of color. Don't know who came up with this idea but I think it's fabulous. Before you commit to any colors you can buy a couple of these sample jars and test. I think their only a couple dollars each. Good luck.
Try a light creme and then try a dark creme.
Sounds great! I definately think the darker should go on the bottom and lighter on top. The colors depend on your favorite, do you prefer pastels or darker shades or primary colors? If you like the darker shades, I'd do a tan or brown on the bottom and a pale yellow or sage on the top. You could also go two shades of the same color. Like an off white on the bottom and a brighter white on top. Best of luck! :)

What colors of paint did David Alfaro Siqueiros use in his paintings/murals and why?

I need to know what colors he used in his art and why. Dark/light/etc and why he chose those colors. Thanks!What colors of paint did David Alfaro Siqueiros use in his paintings/murals and why?
'Siqueiros's art is one of violent social protest expressed in dynamic, swirling brushwork, dramatic contrasts of light and shade, brilliant colors, and heroic themes. Among his best-known works are murals at the National Preparatory School, Mexico City (1922鈥?4) and for the Plaza Art Center, Los Angeles (1932; destroyed); the mural Portrait of Mexico Today also originally painted in Los Angeles in 1932 is now in the collection of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. His other major murals include the vast Liberation of Chile, at the Mexican school, Chill谩n, Chile (1942); New Democracy, at the National Institute of Fine Arts, Mexico City (1945); a series at the Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City (1952); and the culmination of his work, The March of Humanity (1968, Hotel de Mexico, Mexico City).'





check out some of his work here and look at the use of color--





http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_re鈥?/a>





the why is in the paragraph above. Also, check this page out:





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siqueiros





'His accentuation of the angles of the body, its muscles and joints, can be seen throughout his career in his portrayal of the strong revolutionary body. In addition, many works, especially in the 1930s, prominently feature hands, which could be interpreted as another heroic symbol of proletarian strength through work: his self portrait in prison (El Coronelazo, 1945, Museum of Modern Art, Mexico City), Our Present Image (1947, Museum of Modern Art, Mexico), New Democracy (1944, Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico City), and even his series on working class women, such as The Sob.'





'Siqueiros designed one of his most famous works, Portrait of the Bourgeoisie, warning against the duel foes of capitalism and fascism'





'In the early 1930s, including his time spent in the Mexican Lecumberri Prison, Siqueiros produced a series of politically-themed lithographs, many of which were exhibited in the United States..'What colors of paint did David Alfaro Siqueiros use in his paintings/murals and why?
Mostly primary colors because his mother was a kindergarten teacher and he wanted to honor her.

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