Knowing Your Oil Paints: Color Theory and Consistency

Written By Kirin Schmit

Oil paint has different densities. Awareness of each pigment’s composition of color and texture is key to oil painting color theory. I demonstrate the oil paint consistency of my 11 essential colors. This oil painting tutorial will help you create precise colors for your work. To learn more about color mixing oil paint, watch my “Paint Color Mixing Tutorial For Artists” video.

TOOLS I USE

Gamblin Oil Paints: http://bit.ly/3iVF284
Cold Wax Academy Squeegees: http://bit.ly/3R3IZnJ
Gamblin Solvent Free Gel Medium: https://bit.ly/3DXvj8G
Princeton Series 6100 Series Brushes: https://bit.ly/3Xngu66
Princeton Catalyst Wedge Shape 6: http://bit.ly/40jTZ4m

Kirin Schmit https://designwithkirin.com
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