How to see color: A painting exercise for artists

Want to improve your color mixing and learn how to see subtle hues in neutral subjects? In this video, I walk you through a powerful still life painting exercise using just a white object on a white table — a simple setup that reveals the complex, colorful world of grays. I’ll show you how I analyze cool vs. warm tones, identify hidden blues, greens, purples, and pinks, and mix beautiful muted colors from just a basic palette. This exercise is perfect for beginner painters or anyone wanting to train their eye to see like an artist. Support my work on Patreon ❤️ https://www.patreon.com/christinakentart My sketchbook tools https://tinyurl.com/kentSketchbook Note: this is an affiliate link, so if you make a purchase through this link, I receive a commission as well and it helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. * Links * My website: https://www.christinakentart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakentart Shop: https://www.christinakentart.com/shop Newsletter: https://www.christinakentart.com/newsletter Meet me and see my art in person! (Bay Area, California): https://www.christinakentart.com/exhibitions * Tips for beginner artists * How I learned to paint: https://youtu.be/ubstmKOs-Xw My palette: https://youtu.be/qoeAa0eAQR4 My brushes: https://youtu.be/vPxnLToMV5k Home art studio setup: https://youtu.be/526QNa2LKuk Learning composition: https://youtu.be/al_o5kZE8zY Basic color mixing: https://youtu.be/N0hrRE1Ltrw Plein air painting kit: https://youtu.be/GHins7UNI94 * My art career path * How I started growing my instagram: https://youtu.be/NjvSPAnc4oU How I started selling my work: https://youtu.be/iB5twDhCXdc How I started showing my work: https://youtu.be/S_C0Jc7RlpM How I started working with galleries: https://youtu.be/2sA1ZT8YoEY How I became a full-time artist: https://youtu.be/ZTTcBISiIxo * Music * A Temporary Solution by Infinity Ripple Toner by Ever So Blue Remembering the Days by Anna Landstrom Passing by Jacob Ahlbom Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound