ARTIST’S TOOLKIT
OIL PAINTS: yellow ochre, phthalo blue, Payne’s gray, quinacridone magenta, titanium white
SURFACE: 12x12-inch primed wood panel
BRUSHES: No. 4 filbert, No. 12 mop, makeup brush
OTHER: odorless solvent, paper towels
DEMONSTRATION
For any oil painter, knowing how to blend paints is essential for controlling edges and turning forms. Completing a simple study like this is a great way to improve your oil-blending technique. The objective is to work quickly and confidently, and avoid fussing over the process.
STEP 1: GET READY
Gather your paints, brushes, a primed wood panel and your reference photo. I recommend pre-mixing your colors and preparing yourself for a quick, deliberate study.
STEP 2: LAY BANDS OF COLOR
Use a No. 4 filbert to lay in bands of color, leaving small gaps between…