the magic of color Lancaster, PA kimsmithfineart [email protected] kimmyerssmith kimmyerssmith.com kimsmithfineart let’s connect! let’s connect! the magic of color The endless nuances of color in oil paint are nothing short of magic. Rich, creamy, buttery oil paints, beautiful in their pure form, are sometimes even more gorgeous when mixed with each other. The options are never-ending—whether your goal is to achieve bright, brilliant color or soft, subtle color, or anything in between, beginning with the basics is best. And then you can proceed with joy and confidence. Join me as I explore color mixing with a few of my very favorite colors. “ Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” – Pablo Picasso the magic of color “Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.” – Bill Blass Some of my favorite reds Red. The color of love, summer strawberries, spring poppies and confidence. the magic of color Red “ Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.” –David Bowie Red is: Ambition | Energy Strength | Power Passion | Desire | Love the magic of This color chart highlights several reds that I use most often, showing you how they look mixed with other colors that subtly change their value. This gives you an idea of how to achieve a color you desire. color permanent vermillion transparent magenta rose extra red medium permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ montserrat montserrat montserrat montserrat orange orange orange orange permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ montserrat montserrat montserrat montserrat orange orange orange orange permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/radiant extra/ red medium/ radiant pink pink radiant pink radiant pink permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/radiant extra/ red medium/ radiant pink pink radiant pink radiant pink permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ portland warm portland portland portland grey warm grey warm grey warm grey permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ portland warm portland portland portland grey warm grey warm grey warm grey permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ titanium titanium titanium titanium white white white white permanent vermillion transparent magenta/ rose/ extra/ red medium/ titanium titanium titanium titanium white white white white Red color chart color Red the magic of color PERMANENT ROSE—Winsor & Newton —a bright rose violet color, a transparent color that sings! TRANSPARENT RED MEDIUM—Rembrandt—a transparent warm red. VERMILLION EXTRA—Old Holland —a vivid bright, happy red. MAGENTA—Blockx—a cool dark reddish purple color, the Blockx colors use only pure pigment for maximum lightfastness, buttery consistency and easy mixing on the canvas. MONTSERRAT ORANGE —Williamsburg—one of those mysterious colors that could feel like pale, warm apricot, or in the right light, have a rosy, pink glow. RADIANT PINK—Gamblin—is a transparent, a quinacridone violet pigment, that is strong and clear, and makes lovely mid-tone pinks. I love how it mixes with other paints, those similar in color as well as its complementary colors. PORTLAND WARM GREY—Gamblin—Tilts toward red, and warms what color it is mixing with. Soft and romantic. TITANIUM WHITE—Gamblin—Strongest, most brilliant white. It has excellent hiding power, with twice the opacity of pure lead white. the magic of color “ Having a favorite color is like having a favorite lung.” – Sara Genn I will begin by exploring some of my favorite blues Blue. The color of summer skies, blooming hydrangeas, plump blueberries and long, cool fall shadows the magic of color Blue “A certain blue enters your soul.” –Henri Matisse Blue is: Peaceful | Tranquil Secure | Imaginative Spiritual | Romantic | Authentic Enthusiastic | Compassionate the magic of This color chart highlights several blues that I use most often, showing you how they look mixed with other colors that subtly change their value. This gives you an idea of how to achieve a color you desire. color indigo blue cerulean manganese french blue blue hue ultramarine indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french violet grey blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ violet grey violet grey violet grey indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french violet grey blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ violet grey violet grey violet grey indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french video blue blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ extra pale video blue video blue video blue extra pale extra pale extra pale indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french video blue blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ extra pale video blue video blue video blue extra pale extra pale extra pale indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french radiant blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ turquoise radiant radiant radiant turquoise turquoise turquoise indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french radiant blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ turquoise radiant radiant radiant turquoise turquoise turquoise cerulean french indigo blue/ blue/ manganese titanium blue hue/ ultramarine/ titanium titanium white white titanium white white indigo blue/ cerulean manganese french titanium blue/ blue hue/ ultramarine/ white titanium titanium titanium white white white Blue color chart color Blue the magic of color INDIGO BLUE—Sennelier—a rich dark, dark blue, almost black. CERULEAN BLUE—Winsor & Newton—a sky-blue pigment, bright blue with green undertones. MANGANESE BLUE HUE—Winsor & Newton—This cool blue is is a clear greenish azure colour, great for skys and fun pops of unexpected color. FRENCH ULTRAMARINE—Winsor & Newton—a rich transparent blue. VIOLET GREY—Old Holland—a gorgeous warm grey, mixes well with other colors and softens them. VIDEO BLUE EXTRA PALE—Vasari—a delicate sky blue, cool, and vibrant, it is useful as an opaque bluish white that’s also colorful enough for complementary mixing with warmer yellows and oranges, and warmer earths. RADIANT TURQUOISE—Gamblin—This tint is made from modern organic pigments and cools-down colors without darkening them. This can also neutralize colors into more nuanced mixtures. TITANIUM WHITE—Gamblin—Strongest, most brilliant white. It has excellent hiding power, with twice the opacity of pure lead white. the magic of color Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see –Ella Fitzgerald the magic of color “ How lovely yellow is! It stands for the sun.” – Vincent Van Gogh Some of my favorite yellows Yellow. The color of sunshine, tart lemons, late summer sunflowers and hope. the magic of color Yellow “ Magic lies in between things, between the day and the night, between yellow and blue, between any two things.” –Charles de Lint Yellow is: Sunshine | Hope Happiness | Freshness Positivity | Clarity | Energy Optimism | Joy the magic of This color chart highlights several yellows that I use most often, showing you how they look mixed with other colors that subtly change their value. This gives you an idea of how to achieve a color you desire. color genuinepermanent vermillioncadmium cadmiumtransparent indian naplesrose extralemon yellowred medium yellow yellow light genuinepermanent vermillion transparent cadmium cadmium indian naplesrose/ extralemon// yellow/red medium/ yellowmontserrat light/ montserrat yellow/ montserratvideo blue video blue video blue extra videoorange blue orangeextra pale extraorange pale extra pale pale genuine permanent vermillioncadmium transparentcadmium indian naplesrose/ extralemon// redyellow/ medium/ yellow light/ yellow/ montserrat montserratvideo blue montserratvideo blue video blue extra videoorange blue orangeextra pale orangeextra pale extra pale pale genuinepermanent vermillioncadmium cadmiumtransparent naples red medium/ indian rose/radiant extralemon// yellow/ yellow/ yellowpink light/ radiantradiant pinkpink radiant pink radiant pink radiant pink genuinepermanent vermillioncadmium cadmiumtransparent naplesrose/radiant extralemon// yellow/red medium/ indian yellowpink light/ radiantradiant pinkpink radiant pink yellow/ radiant pink radiant pink permanent vermillion transparent genuine rose/ extracadmium/ cadmiumred medium/ indian naplesportland portlandlemon/ portland yellow/ yellow light/ yellow/ warm grey warmportland grey portlandwarm grey portland warm portland warm grey grey warm grey warm grey permanent vermillion transparent genuinerose/ extracadmium/ cadmiumred medium/ indian naplesportland portlandlemon/ yellow/portland yellow/ yellowwarm greylight/ warmportland grey portlandwarm grey portland warm portland warm grey warm grey grey warm grey permanent vermillion transparent genuinerose/ extracadmium/ red medium/ naples lemon/ cadmium indian titanium titanium yellow/titanium yellow/ yellowwhite light/ whitetitanium white titanium white titanium titanium white white white permanent vermillion transparent genuine cadmium indian naplesrose/ extra/ redcadmium medium/ lemon/ yellow/ yellow/ yellowtitanium light/ titanium titanium titanium white titanium whitetitanium titanium white white white white Yellow color chart color Yellow the magic of color GENUINE NAPLES YELLOW LIGHT—Michael Harding —A vivid, dense, almost primrose yellow— it is powerful and yet more muted than its equivalents among the Cadmium range. CADMIUM YELLOW—Winsor & Newton—Very versatile this color is completely permanent with good tinting strength. It is lightfast and beautifully brilliant. CADMIUM LEMON—Gamblin—this is the coolest shade of cadmium yellow. INDIAN YELLOW—Vasari —a warm transparent modern pigment, is excellent for mixing strength and lightfastness. The intensely pigmented Indian Yellow