Colour mixing with watercolour paint - Royal Talens
Colour mixing with watercolour paint - Royal Talens

Mixing colours using Van Gogh primary watercolours

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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