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.
22 Aug 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips
Are you working with a reference photo and trying to match the perfect color? It can be really hard to judge the correct color from wet paint.
Check out this video to learn how to test your color mix in a really simple way.
8 Aug 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips
Want to be able to mix a brilliant turquoise? It might be harder than you think.
Check out this video for some insight into color mixing and guidance on which paint tubes to purchase.
Extra Paint Tubes:
– Phthalo Turquoise
– Dioxazine Purple
– White
Recommended Paint Colors:
– Cool Yellow (such as Lemon Yellow Permanent/Hue)
– Warm Yellow (such as Cadmium Yellow Medium/Hue)
– Cool Red (such as Permanent Magenta/Rose)
– Warm Red (such as Cadmium Red Medium/Hue)
– Cool Blue (such as Phthalo Blue)
– Warm Blue (such as [French] Ultramarine)
– Cool Brown (such as Burnt Umber)
– Warm Brown (such as Burnt Sienna)
With a simple technique, you can make your brush usable for these really delicate strokes and elevate your paintings to the next level.
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.
21 Dec 2023 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips
As a beginner, it can be really easy to create paintings that look flat 😔. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Find out why it happens and which basic techniques you need to master for the best results.