1500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor

The definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists.

No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for just about any color.

** Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:**

• A lay-flat spiral binding

• Easily wipeable glossy cardstock pages

• Two removable plastic color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor

** Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:**

1. Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, “Broccoli.”

2. Find the Color Recipe with the subject’s recipe number (“81”) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.

3. Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.

4. Mix the color.

** It’s that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:**

• Color theory

• Color value mixing

• Graying color naturally

• Mixing flesh and portrait colors

• Rendering skies and clouds

Whether you are a beginning or experienced artist, 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is an essential tool for your workspace.