How to Match Any Color with Oil Paint

In this video I paint a demonstrate how to match any color with oil paint.
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[@artmartinezartist2459]

“If it’s hard to tell, that’s close enough’

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

Art Artist Amen!

[@vutrandinh9393]

It's not close enough lol

[@terrymiller111]

@@vutrandinh9393 You mom's always close enough.

[@shayneswenson]

“Even if you don’t know what you’re doin’, you can still get there” Words to live by.

[@tessacortes9226]

that’s how I think when I feel like giving up on a painting. I just tell myself to kept at it

[@claudiaazevedo3258]

Exactly, perfect words. Loved the video and the way this was explained. Makes you feel welcome to this special world of color... of light...

[@coaldoubt2879]

Just look at Trump

[@blackeesh463]

@@MrVlork what are non theoretical paints

[@batwin2512]

Tess Caze this was an amazingly informative vid really what I needed i would always try to mix a lot of paint cuz i found it difficult to match colors and I didn’t wanna run out 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@miguellopezshow]

And this is the only thing I needed to learn at art school and was never taught. Your free video just surpassed my $30k college tuition. Thanks a million.

[@reviveVy94]

I always thought this should have been taught in the first year of the art program

[@rubeslatta2186]

Felt.

[@mfa8086]

This is my exact story. 80K in art college to learn how to express myself.

[@H0tDawgWater911]

Fuck college

[@stormcorrosion176]

Jesus…

[@misaelortega653]

Notes I have written down so far... at 14:30 •VALUE should be your first priority! •BLUE and BROWN will DARKEN a color. •YELLOW and WHITE will LIGHTEN a color. • If something looks GREY it really means it looks more BLUE. • If somenthing looks BROWN it really means it looks more REDish or ORANGE.

[@eros2583]

Misael Ortega also mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

[@mohammadsheikh8848]

Thanks Miseal. Very helpful.

[@jensengorefilms]

samsies

[@aririariribo6989]

@@eros2583 are* (mitochondria is plural for mitochondrion)

[@christinapotter5782]

Misael Ortega you have no idea what color is. You can’t mix them all and get bright orange bright green or pink

[@mandilo]

When you are just so talented that even when you're trying to fail, you match the color of the example...

[@alfiahamid4087]

😧😡😡😡😡😡

[@T12E5]

It's hours of practice :)

[@vladinsk_]

he failed, it was a coincidence, he said it, not talent smh

[@esperanzaortiz5053]

Great profesor i love ❤️ the way you explain all the different combinations.

[@vladinsk_]

@@Mia-zv5vs cause it's a skill not a talent

[@minsugagustd2059]

Notes: - Use blue to darken cool colours and brown to darken warm colours - Focus on value first then the colour - using the opposing colour to neutralize and tone down a colour - use white to lighten cool colours and yellow for warm colours

[@tegendraads]

I literally was like; absolutely not. Blue, yellow and red make an ugly brown colour. Because that’s what they teach me in school. I never knew how to mix a grey without black and this is literally such an eye opener to what I learned. Thank god you and the internet exist

[@cez_is_typing]

same with mixing black, i was like, OF COURSE, a dark blue and dark brown make black, they balance the temperatures while also being very dark. How have i never thought of that!

[@adeebnaveen5694]

literraly the first color ive ever knew to mix was grey without black i just mixed those colors together and it gave me the color of shit

[@kaitlynzuniga]

same! ive been struggling so much with painting lately because i have no idea where to even start when trying to mix a color. but now im thinking... omg duh you can mix red blue and yellow together like that! theyre the frickin primaries!

[@lorenacastle3540]

When i read the comments i feel like we all can be friends and talk abt art and wowo sounds exciting lol

[@luminousspear1646]

let talk

[@luminousspear1646]

and i do agree

[@scullcandy4948]

Yess

[@pinkgummy6486]

i agree i agree i agree

[@shroomville1706]

Give me ur Instagrams y'all, we can be art friends

[@mjtmn]

He intentionally tries to mess up on the first color... deliberately grabs some of everything to try and make a hodgepodge... and almost nails the color right on. Awesome. It's like watching a Wayne Gretzky hockey tutorial "Don't worry about doing too much to begin with. We're just going to skate a round a little bit, have some fun, and then just try to touch the puck with our stick..." *tap* *Scores game winning goal* Humor and awe aside, your color mixing examples and clear approach have been astoundingly helpful to watch and learn from, thank you!

[@christinapotter5782]

art.music.musing not if you like bright colors. I guess if you’re into a shit pile

[@thomasprovot8851]

@@christinapotter5782 Haha, I like your humor! But you need shit piles in life to make fields of bright flowers stand out!

[@dornybars]

Up

[@Beggars-Belief]

Thanks for making this video it’s the most informative video I’ve seen yet about colours, great job

[@KMayflower]

It's like the clouds opened and now I can see. Very clear description. I will make this a habit until it becomes natural. Thank you!

[@janealder4877]

Very helpful

[@veL51159]

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[@mohammadsheikh8848]

I watched so many color theories and every time got confused. This gentleman cleared all my hurdles. What a simple and peacful lesson. God bless you sir. With love and regards,

[@stillmaninmotion6081]

They say that if you don't know how to explain something simply, then you don't understand the subject. You explain this so simply, and you have such a deep knowledge for color. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach people, especially at a beginning level.

[@LilAnnThrax]

I have never been a painter. I'm not currently looking to become a painter. Why did I watch this? It's so fascinating to watch someone who is a great teacher who you can also tell is passionate about what they are teaching. If I ever do want to take up oil panting I know exactly what videos to come back to.

[@joannavandeneijnden7185]

TheAnnie Canvas what medium do you use?

[@karls3611]

As a writer, I too am wondering why I'm here!

[@jaydentownsend5402]

try bob ross as well, he's the king of turpentine, whenever you decide to join the dark side (oil panting side; perks include: skin and eye irritation, nobody cares about your art, and infrequently you will find sky blue paint underneath your penis on the ball-sack skin.

[@thedude1744]

Jahatma Townstead Jahatma Townstead I paint nude as well. XD

[@indoororchidsandtropicals358]

Oh my god I love Bob Ross painting. It's so fun. I don't care if anyone cares about my art or not. I just do it for myself and if someone likes it, they can have it, and it's fun to have my own paintings decorating my walls. Lots of my friends and family have my works. I'm pretty careful to not make a mess because I don't have a whole room I can spray "odorless" mineral spirits all over and I like painting flowers more because I'm a plant person, and there's the "Bob Ross" floral painting books that are fun and then there's another guy, but yeah..it's fun, .Gary something...that does a similar style but the effects are far more beautiful.

[@steiff-art]

This is probably the best color mixing tutorial I've ever seen ... you're a great teacher man

[@lindseylanez9604]

Some things i learned about color theory is if you want to have a cohesive painting and have color harmony, then: 1.never use black or white to change a color's tone,(unless youre going for a certain look) 2. Every premade paint color (thats straight from the tube) has a temperature, ie: warm, cool or neutral. Even black and white. For example Mars black is slightly warm and Zinc white is cool. 3. Objects in the background of a painting look more hazy so adding a bit of a light gray to your colors will help with that. It will dull the saturation. 4. If you want certain colors to pop, paint them next to their opposite on the color wheel. 5.

[@Maria-ue2nb]

so why is he using black to teach us?... I don't understand.

[@matthewcondon1985]

I studied art in college. We spent a ton of time mixing colors...like two entire semesters were color mixing projects. We all got really good at it pretty quickly. I paint sets for my local school plays each year. I use interior, flat house paint and only get red, blue, yellow, white, and black. I paint all the sets with only those 4 colors. I can mix any color I need, just like what we see happening in this video. If anyone is painting a set and you want to use house paint from the local hardware store, you have to ask them to "mix" you up a custom gallon of individual pigments...that requires them to override the paint machines. If you just pull a red on the paint chip wall, it already has several colors mixed into it. So if you mix a red and a blue from the paint chip wall, you never know what you will end up with. You have to start with pure colors of paint with only one pigment in each. I really confused the employees at the store the first time I made this request. They are all used to me now and are pros at giving me what I need. This is also helpful info in you want to paint large, interior murals.

[@reefprayerresin]

Matthew Condon - This is really good to know!

[@lLenn2]

You can't though

[@dorothysiclare1353]

You are a terrific teacher....thank you so much! I have been taking workshops, attending demos and taking classes for 12 years and believe me when I say, I got more out of this ½ hour tutorial than all the others combined.

[@DrawMixPaint]

+Dorothy Siclare Thank you so much for saying so!

[@mmosswriter]

You really are a good teacher, thank you.

[@mehrykarbassyoon3368]

Dorothy Siclare z

[@lilcicero77]

you are right, this is one of his very best videos. exceptionally lucid explanation.

[@camilo_carreno]

Agreed, I've learned more about mixing from this video than from decades of lessons and tutorials and other teachers.

[@np1472]

Wow, didn't even notice that this was a half hour until someone mentioned it in the comments! Just goes to show you how well your teaching skills kept my focus. Excellent lesson!

[@voletmoonblaze]

I'm only halfway through this and it's one of the most concise, helpful lessons I've ever had

[@Nazareth434]

1: Cadmium Yellow 2: Burnt Umber 3: Alizerin Crimson (The other is hard to get unless you buy geneva color) 4: Titanium White 5: French Ultramarine Blue For Vibrant Colors: 6: Pthalo Blue (toxic color) 7: Cadmium Red Scarlet 8: Manganese Purple Additional Color I like: Love the color Cobalt Teal for an extra color, could mix it, but easier to buy it already mixed. Very useful for adding saturated color quickly to greens, blues, violets etc-

[@redangrybird7564]

Pyrrole rubine is not hard to get, just need to look harder, however, do not use alizarin crimson because it is fugitive (fades with time), make sure you use a permanent substitute.

[@Nazareth434]

@@redangrybird7564 k thanks

[@marieallen8073]

I started to watch thinking “oh here we go another painting demo...” but was absolutely riveted...and watched 2, back to back..such clear and straightforward teaching, gorgeous to watch the shiny colours transforming under the brush...will definitely be returning to these when I start painting again! Thank you so much for these tutorials- and as someone said, no annoying, distracting background music!!!!

[@jdippner]

Perhaps the best color tutorial I've found. Thanks much!

[@Fania973]

Your content is incredible! I read entire books about color theory and your 30 min video taught more than any of them! Thank you Mark :)

[@abinezer81]

This is the most valuable piece of information any artist could learn. Thank you so much Mark

[@yanruan124]

This is the best and most comprehensive color mixing tutorial I've seen so far! It explain the theory behind it clearly .

[@martagilvazartlife]

I would just like to say thank you for what you do, not only have you broken some of the snobbery behind artists societies that want to impress the world but purposely scare monger the rest by painting fear porn propaganda , as a self taught artist i praise you for your achievements and "sticking it to the man". Also you extend your teaching skills to the rest of us that are still a little scared of trying, thank you for your kindness, wishing you much continued success .

[@thomashendricks9774]

I have always been an average painter, I really do enjoy doing it. However I've always had the toughest time in matching colors. I've taken a few lessons over the years but no one ever explained color theory as easily to understand as you have. Thank you so much, I really look forward to incorporating this into my painting.

[@noraaa3512]

I am glad you added arabic and spanish subtitles for non-english speakers

[@moonshadowe]

I am one of those people who color theory is just a nightmare for. Finally you've explained it in a way I can understand. Thank you so much for this. I'm not even an oil painter and I've watched this video a few times. :)

[@Zomfoo]

moonshadowe Look up videos on CMY primaries paint mixing or “subtractive” color mixing. It works better than RGB mixing.

[@gkar909]

@@Zomfoo It is not even the R G B mixing, it is R Y B mixing, so you can see very much for the hard work... Better CMY.

[@Marykk1448]

This was the best explanation of color theory I’ve ever seen. I love how you didn’t just describe, but you walked us through as if we were doing it ourselves. Thanks for sharing!!

[@hzayybo]

this was the only painting tutorial i could sit through and actually learn something! thank you!

[@Standbackforscience]

Me the whole time while watching this : "Ooooooooooh"

[@user-sv2be8qj9p]

Exactly... seems like a very basic concept but NO ONE will ever teaches that way... loved that!! I’m gonna start with oil painting so it really helped a lotttttt

[@gaby1466]

you can do the same with acrilyc,but acrilyc paint is cheaper than the oil one

[@morganleigh5142]

Fantastic. I'm new to painting and love learning, but my biggest frustration so far has been my inability to make the colors that I want. This is the best explanation I've seen yet! Looking forward to practicing this on paint swatches. Thank you!

[@crafty795]

Mark, thank you for this video. It was great! It wasn’t until I had a bunch of tubes of common and obscure colors that I finally decided that I’ve got to develop the skill of mixing my own colors. Your video should be a “must see” for any artist who doesn’t want to end up with tubes of paint that they’ll rarely use. And your mixing cycle is straightforward. Thanks, again, for the lesson!!

[@virginiagrey698]

I will work with your teaching. Color is so important to me as I learn to paint. This is a great lesson. Thank you so much, Virginia

[@skagi123]

Mark, Hands down, the best color mixing demonstration that I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@timjacobs9543]

I learned more about painting with this video than in my whole life before it. So... thank you!

[@judedude4915]

I could actually cry. All the frustrations of mine with painting have just been lifted. Thank you for making this ❤️

[@isoniem]

Best color mixing lesson ever

[@noraaa3512]

I keep commenting through out the years when I re-watch. Thank you so much prof. Mark.

[@MaddieMaddocks]

"Even if you don't know what you're doing you can still get there." Thank Gods!

[@789456kw]

I am so grateful you share your knowledge in these videos. Thank you!

[@Raquel96]

Thank you! I’m currently painting & this has been super helpful for me, your way definitely makes colour mixing & matching more doable for me, thanks 😊

[@camc6864]

This has given me so much more confidence mixing watercolors.

[@ericashmusic8889]

How nice to see someone who really knows what he's doing...!! and as a bonus ,does not rattle away like a machine gun mis-pronouncing every word-but slowly & with deliberation- He really wants us to understand what he's saying !! &, as another bonus, no loud crazy music with drums-trying to obliterate the narration..Someone give this man a medal *

[@jaspermartin7444]

Even though I'm into watercolor, this was the most helpful on mixing colors. Color theory makes a lot more sense now!! (Technically though, we can't use white to lighten, otherwise the color becomes too opaque and is also classified as mixed media instead of watercolor.) Thank you!

[@FirstLast-qb9iq]

This is the most logical and the best video on how to mix color ever. It’s literally all the information you’ll ever need.

[@graciegregory123]

I love this video because I’m about to begin painting with oil, and I’ve never quite understood the color wheel. You’re an excellent teacher, and I genuinely feel like I learned something after I watched this. Phenomenal!

[@jacobjolly4691]

Bless you for taking the fear out of colour mixing. You have a gift and what a privilege to see and follow your advice and techniques. Thank you, thank you.

[@Saif_Alrawi]

This is the most beautiful, informative and helpful video that I have ever seen. Thank you

[@leonormartinez6378]

By far, this has been one of the best videos on color mixing on here. Simple instructions and love that you say don’t worry if you do t get there right away. Keep working and you’ll get there. Definitely saved this video and will watch again. Thank you!!

[@zadan7778]

I've been painting for almost a decade and matching color has always been my biggest issue because I could never find such a clear tutorial of it. Thank you for this.

[@nisstaack4977]

i really loved how intelligently and smoothly you teach. makes it seem very simple. thank you very much

[@elsarubenstein9700]

Very detailed and clear explanation of color mixing. Thank you!

[@shotgunsteve93]

This is one of the best videos ever uploaded on KZbin. I come back and watch it every once and a while, even though I already know the technique.

[@thereallifeofmax]

Thank you Mark, I've sought many paint questions throughout time, and I always find myself at one of your videos. Thank you for helping to spread knowledge, very noble, very kind.

[@giapearson77]

Wow, you have a gift for explaining this stuff. Thank you SO much!

[@calyrein]

Hi, I just wanted to say that this video helped me understand colour mixing so much, I've been really struggling with getting the right colours but today I used this methodology and was able to complete my first portrait, thank you! - Chloe

[@tinkerbellys]

I was looking for a oil paint mixing video specifically with a Bob Ross- age type of artist. They are just so chill and straightforward ☺️

[@elizabethong7138]

Thank you so much for making such an informative video with examples and explaining the thought processes. I started oil painting in school yesterday and was so lost trying to mix colours and got really worried, even doubting if taking art was a mistake. But then I watched your video which was incredibly helpful and today's art lesson went so so so much better! Thank you once again!

[@CarlottaART]

Amazing Mark....Excellent tutorial. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@angelolaivar5818]

You are always so generous, Sir! Thank you very much.

[@lilcicero77]

phenomenally generous

[@besit]

I've just begun my painting lessons. This video was incredibly useful and easy to follow. I can't thank you enough to just taking your time and uploading something that one can just go and use immediately. Thank you kind sir!

[@michaeljanes4484]

probably the most helpful oil painting lesson on youtube

[@luzaguzman6306]

Thank you for this very informative video!! Exactly what I needed. The principles apply to acrylics too!

[@poorboyink]

Thanks Mark, what a super chap you are for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@peterelmer9114]

It’s so tempting to buy all those lovely colours at the art shop - I’ve been there and done that. I’m now mixing my colours with more thought and my paintings seem much more harmonious. It’s frustrating at first not being able to go straight to a colour (which is almost always wrong !) but I’m now determined to get those accurate colours by mixing. As Picasso said “ They can sell you a thousand greens but never quite the right green” - thank you for this wonderful insight into colour mixing 👍

[@lisaferrell8934]

I actually used this method when I was mixing in front of my instructor and he was so impressed. He did not teach this and asked where did I learn it. I gave you the credit , so Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@leeteyler1516]

This is a supper helpful video clip on basic color matching techniques and using Gray Scales or values. Thank you, Lee

[@barbaramain6381]

I’m so very pleased your colour exercise was sent my way and sincerely thank you for this amazing exercise! Barbara Main, Australia

[@thetruth6267]

This video literally took my painting abilities to the next level! It's actually very simple when you think about it!! Thank you a bunch!

[@ingridno2337]

This helped me understand why I need to go by a color wheel for the first time! I even had color theory class for printing degree in college years ago and didn't get it. It now makes more sense!!! THanks!!!

[@misterdookie]

Fantastic tutorial! I learned so much from this. Thank you!!

[@s.a.1555]

Amazing! This is a before and after to me. Thank you very much!

[@marymary5494]

I could listen to you all day long, and sometimes do. ☺️

[@nickygrant1280]

Thanks for this. I've been painting for a while but always just stumbled along when it comes to colour mixing. It will help so much!

[@SEELE-ONE]

"if your pile gets too big..." Man, I would have ran through 10 tubes already xD

[@nickyhomann9071]

That made me laugh... I was thinking exactly the same

[@deborahtaylor4608]

@@nickyhomann9071 me too!! LOL

[@esterhammerfic]

Incredible video. Really clearly explained, relaxing to watch.

[@m1sfit_l0v3]

Direct, to the point, concise. This is the kind of tutorial I love, you rock dude. Thank you.

[@lissas8984]

Thank you so much for this! So many tutorials on color theory and mixing and I’ve never had a good understanding of it all until now. Once an artist reaches the point where it becomes instinctual, they tend not to articulate the process in a way that’s understandable to a beginner

[@diederickfokker5641]

Excellent teacher, excellent explanation, friendly and great tone of voice to listen to. I learn heaps!

[@judyblaise1639]

Great video - I learned so much on mixing colors.

[@six-missing]

I love your style of teaching. Very confident in yourself and those who you are teaching. That's a great mix!

[@noeprim2184]

This is the best colors mixing tutorial that I have seen. I can do the exercices with confidence now.

[@aubreyfinch7720]

Thank you for this amazing tip, it's easy to remember.

[@vivien4420]

Best color mixing explanation I've ever heard, hands down. Thank you!

[@sarahd1250]

I’ve never gone about mixing colors this way. Very insightful thank you!

[@scottscott9150]

You were really generous when you made this video. Thank You.

[@xX.D3DP00L_Xx]

"I'm gonna just miss this by a mile here".........mixes a paint thats basically half a shade off at random😂😂😂😂

[@jq6260]

The best one explain the color, I completely understand it, thank u so much

[@athengzeme9360]

Excellent! Your chart of opposite colours was just awesome! Thank you sir, long live!!!

[@abigailjoseph4190]

I watched this the first time about 5 years ago now and think about it every single time I paint. I use it every time and it works every time. The key to painting a fantastic portrait is color matching and proportions. If you have those two, you’re solid and this video made a huge impact on my art. I recommend this to anyone and everyone trying to learn to paint with oils

[@SharonH11100]

Thank you so very much for these demos ~ very valuable! 💖

[@thepourman2563]

W/O A DOUBT, THE BEST COLOR MIXING VIDEO I'VE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF LEARNING FROM... THANKS DWP!

[@chumkipatel334]

Hi Mark, I wanted to THANK YOU BILLIONS TIME for all of ur tutorials. I have been struggling a lot mixing colors and everytime result was coming frurstrating.But these color mixing tutorials by you gave me 100% confidence today. Extremely happy that i can mix any color i want to. Thank you so much again and again.

[@jeremydavidbrodbeck2454]

I actually took what you said in this video, took notes and broke it down into all the basics in your process, particed the next day and nailed it. I watched it once b4 tried but didn't succeed, until I broke it down. Thanks Mark, the system works..

[@ErinKnightley]

You, sir, are my hero. Thanks for making this process clear, concise, and eminently followable!

[@guillermonavarretedavis1827]

Excelente explicacion maestro, como siempre. Gracias

[@lrb3989]

I have been taking private painting lessons for 6 years first time I have had it explained thanks so much

[@Thebrdcollective]

This literally just changed my color mixing game....THANK YOU!!!!