Comments on: Watercolor Bowl Still Life Painting (Do This In 4 Steps!)

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:10:31 +0000

Hi Rita
Neutral hues are those that appear not to have much color. They lack saturation. So anything grayish could be considered neutral. So for example, a “neutral blue” is a blue that has been “neutralized” by mixing it with a complimentary color, creating a dull appearance.
Hope that helps 🙂

By: Rita Hunter

Rita Hunter — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:53:44 +0000

Hi Anthony. What do you mean by a ‘neutral’ blue (in the shading)?
Rita

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:39:19 +0000

In reply to Suzanne L Duncan. Glad you're enjoying your watercolors Suzanne :-)

By: Suzanne L Duncan

Suzanne L Duncan — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:03:40 +0000

Hi Anthony, Thank you for this new opportunity to paint. I completed the 12 Days of Christmas and just loved the results! I appreciate this next lesson on still life.
Happy New Year,
Suzanne Duncan

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:31:04 +0000

In reply to Rahda. You're welcome Rahda :-)

By: Rahda

Rahda — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:15:54 +0000

Still a bit heavy-handed, but a brilliant piece concerning layering, values and soft edges. Fighting depth in objects as usual, but my first try literally pops out at me, so I can say I am quite pleased. THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN for your inspiration!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:14:27 +0000

In reply to Clarisse. Hi Clarisse complementary colors include any two colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel. When you mix them together you get a neutral gray paint mix (in other words they neutralize each other). I use complements when mixing darker colors for shading and shadows (rather than using black paint for example). You might find these two articles useful: color theory for watercolors black watercolor and mixing neutrals hope that helps :-)

By: Clarisse

Clarisse — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:06:34 +0000

Please explain the following in more detail: ‘Complimentary colors neutralize one another; they cancel each other out’. Why is that a good thing? Also, how does one know when to use them? Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:08:44 +0000

In reply to MaryAnn.

Hi MaryAnn
Happy to be a source of “inspiration” 🙂

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:07:37 +0000

In reply to Nancy. You'll enjoy it Nancy !