Oil paint Colour-mixing - Royal Talens
Oil paint Colour-mixing - Royal Talens

Colour mixing using Van Gogh primary oil colours

In the video below, we’ll show you how to mix these colours to create any colour you want! We will also discuss how to create different shades of the same colour by adding black and white. Lastly, we’ll tell you more about creating contrast in your painting.

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