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How to Mix Colours in Pastel

How to Mix Colours in Pastel

8 Dec 2025 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Want to create a pastel artwork with a wide range of colors? I guarantee that you don’t have to go out and buy a million pastel sticks.

Instead, let me teach you three methods for color mixing! In this video, I’ll introduce color mixing theory, but for my full course, visit zenartart.com.au.

How to Perfect Proportion

How to Perfect Proportion

20 Jun 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Do you struggle to get the right proportions when you’re drawing? The secret is to measure—but not with a ruler!

Check out how to do this here and you’ll be amazed at how your drawings improve.

How to Mix Colours in Pastel

How to Mix Colours in Pastel

13 Jun 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Want to create a pastel artwork with a wide range of colors? I guarantee that you don’t have to go out and buy a million pastel sticks.

Instead, let me teach you three methods for color mixing! In this video, I’ll introduce color mixing theory, but for my full course, visit zenartart.com.au.

How to Mix Colours in Pastel

How to Create Depth in Trees

30 May 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Are you struggling to paint a tree with realistic depth? It can be hard to show the layers of depth in a tree, especially when it is close to the foreground.

In this video, I will show you how to use atmospheric perspective to master this technique. Your tree leaves will soon be popping off the canvas!

Should I Give Up on My Painting?

Should I Give Up on My Painting?

2 May 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

When you’re a beginner, it can be really easy to give up on your paintings. But this is not good for your skill!

Learning to adjust and repair your painting is so much better for your learning. Find out why in this video.

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