How to Mix ANY Color - No Talent Method - oil painting instruction

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  • @AmyLarsen-w3v
    @AmyLarsen-w3v Рік тому +139

    Mark is the best. Knows his stuff. I did his 6 day workshop a couple years ago and it was awesome. Highly recommend! Also, his Geneva paint line is the GOAT.

    • @Astrawhatprophet
      @Astrawhatprophet 9 місяців тому +2

      Yay 😊😊😊❤😮😮 17:04 am😮😊😮

    • @theArtOFjon
      @theArtOFjon 6 місяців тому +1

      Where can i find his paints

    • @jeffcrossley4757
      @jeffcrossley4757 2 місяці тому

      Finally ordered his paint and stain I’m so excited!!!!

    • @yvonnasun
      @yvonnasun 2 місяці тому

      ​@@jeffcrossley4757How do you like them so far? I got some Winsor newton artisan from a clearance sale but they keep lumping and stuck when I try to mix the colors with brushes. His paints look so buttery I'm tempted too lol

    • @LazyTitan9
      @LazyTitan9 16 днів тому +1

      @@theArtOFjon You can see them when he gets up, normally they're worn just below the shirt

  • @redangrybird7564
    @redangrybird7564 Рік тому +79

    Mark is the only UA-cam artist who gave away the "secret" of matching colours.
    All other youtubers only give us hints.

  • @conankilcoyne5826
    @conankilcoyne5826 Рік тому +45

    Approaches it like an engineer. Absolutely brilliant! Getting a complex task across with ease is the sign of a great teacher. Thanks Mark

  • @EnglishwithAlan
    @EnglishwithAlan 7 місяців тому +14

    this is extremely helpful, especially for someone like me who loves color but doesn't have a strong eye for it. thanks. a teacher of mine several years ago taught us this but I'd sort of forgotten.

    • @EnglishwithAlan
      @EnglishwithAlan 7 місяців тому +1

      actually, I lied. you gave much more info here than my teacher did in a 6-week course.

  • @angelomariano9494
    @angelomariano9494 Рік тому +19

    You are a real mentor for painters. No bs

  • @tcocheltree1235
    @tcocheltree1235 6 місяців тому +20

    This video was more educational in the little time he spoke then classes I've taken my whole life. THANK YOU. Why am I just finding you🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @mwarren7436
    @mwarren7436 Рік тому +115

    For the first time I have been having success and confidence with my paintings due to this technique. Thank you.

  • @Jay-bw3fl
    @Jay-bw3fl Рік тому +103

    No one is better at explaining color mixing that you. Your videos have helped me a lot throughout the years. Thank you! You need to put a “thanks” tip button on your videos.

    • @Artsie2
      @Artsie2 Рік тому +2

      Love that hat. I live in Marietta Oklahoma. A ways away from you but I sure would like to be able to drive there and study with you whenever I could. You are the best instructor online. Easy to listen to thank you so much for sharing all that you do.

    • @c.smythe8905
      @c.smythe8905 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. Always difficult for me but excellent technique

  • @ainurayespanova
    @ainurayespanova Рік тому +7

    I WANT TO THANK U 10000000000 TIMES!! IT ACTUALLY WORKED!! IT WILL WORK FOR ALL!!

  • @lechat8533
    @lechat8533 Рік тому +19

    Dear Lord, I finally understand why I know so little about mixing colors and why I`ve always avoided doing it.
    Thank you so much for your excellent explanation.
    At school, we`ve had so many years of art lessons, but we`ve learned almost nothing about mixing colors.
    I would have gladly exchanged at least half of those lessons for lessons about color mixing.
    How they could ignore the most important basics is beyond me.
    They were teaching us a foreign language without introducing us to its ABC.

  • @stoneburner4070
    @stoneburner4070 Рік тому +14

    your method changed my life. stumbled onto your videos years ago. this simplified method puts you in control of your colors as well as the reason why they work or don’t work. also keeps one from hiding behind not having “the right paint” to do realism. it forces you to think your way thru the process which eventually sharpens one’s eye.

  • @louise2467
    @louise2467 Рік тому +10

    Newbie older aspiring artist here……I’m was totally mesmerised by your video. I love how you repeat yourself, as a lot of online tutorials blabber on and I miss loads…..you’re mesmerising……
    I’m going to try this tomorrow! I will put a glass chopping board or clear plastic wrap ( no laminate) over a picture or travel brochure and see what I can do……so excited! Oh and I’ve no oils yet as I’m new to art so will try in acrylics……..
    Thank you.

  • @clownpocket
    @clownpocket 7 місяців тому +1

    This is some really quality instruction, as are all of Mark’s videos.

  • @garthok6224
    @garthok6224 Рік тому +14

    Best instruction videos about oil painting ever. Thanks for being so generous with the rest of us

  • @solaveritas2
    @solaveritas2 11 місяців тому +131

    My problem is that when I finally get it mixed right, then I find out that I don't have enough for the area I wanted to paint and start all over with uncertain results...

    • @karenviglione503
      @karenviglione503 6 місяців тому +6

      I’m so glad I found this channel. Color is my worst and you’re making it very possible for me. I’ve got friends in Austin maybe someday a class… I use acrylic and I am seeing just how I can take what you’re saying to how I can use it. Wow this feels good. I’d been pretty frustrated

    • @boraxsopanic2670
      @boraxsopanic2670 5 місяців тому +3

      I was thinking the same but I guess paint is added when shades are needed.

    • @izzydrycow
      @izzydrycow 4 місяці тому +1

      Maybe add a thick medium to make more of the colour?

    • @georgestamatakis9601
      @georgestamatakis9601 4 місяці тому +2

      Honestly 😅

    • @egglyph
      @egglyph 3 місяці тому +7

      I have this issue too, so I never mix less than a gallon of a particular color.

  • @bleujaii
    @bleujaii Рік тому +8

    Your explanation of the color wheel and mixing colors is the best I've seen. Love the hat too!

  • @nitukka2b
    @nitukka2b 8 місяців тому +1

    This really makes a lot of sense. I used to muddle along experimenting but Mark has simplified it. Thank you.

  • @MillionPeanuts
    @MillionPeanuts Рік тому +1

    I've watched a few of your videos and I now find myself watching more of your videos and watching each several times. Thank you for this content

  • @billyholly
    @billyholly Рік тому +6

    Thank you for revisiting this! It's a terrific subject.

  • @Angeleyz513
    @Angeleyz513 6 місяців тому +4

    I truly can’t thank you enough for your knowledge! You are a true Master and I feel blessed to have come across your UA-cam channel! Thank you infinitely! ♥️

  • @louielouie4187
    @louielouie4187 Рік тому +5

    Thank you Mark my fiance purchased your paints for me and I followed your videos and I am just amazed that I was able to achieve this realism
    Thank you so much you are an amazing teacher and artist 🎨

  • @tinacloud5888
    @tinacloud5888 Рік тому +8

    This was the most helpful color mixing video ever. Thank you 😊

  • @1111juju1111
    @1111juju1111 5 місяців тому +2

    This is the most helpful color theory/mixing video I've ever seen!

  • @reybarreto7979
    @reybarreto7979 8 місяців тому

    This is an amazing method for finding the right combination of colors for whatever color you’re trying to make. I’m so glad I found this video!

  • @1CelloOne
    @1CelloOne Рік тому +3

    New follower here - I think this is the absolute, best instruction on mixing color, I've ever watched. My college instructor wasn't even close. I learned so much! Thank you!!

  • @lelandraven6030
    @lelandraven6030 Рік тому +31

    Mark, that was the best explanation of color mixing I have ever seen. Just watching that video gives me more confidence. Thank you :)

  • @RobertF-
    @RobertF- Рік тому +3

    This seems like a foolproof method. Very good.
    Thank you Mark, for all the art and all the teachings.
    All the best. God bless.

  • @patrickwalsh2361
    @patrickwalsh2361 Рік тому +7

    I’ll be purchasing some of your Geneva paints in the future when I use up the large order of Windsor Newton paints I bought before I learned about yours. I really appreciate your videos - they’re excellent. I’ve studied at college under some very talented painters but they weren’t as fully generous as you with their knowledge. 🙏

  • @Routing_for_sanity
    @Routing_for_sanity Рік тому

    I have been an artist all my life but never took to painting with brush. I found it too frustrating mainly why wont the colors just mix. Finally thanks to you tube not my art teachers but finally thanks to this video i now grasp why warm or cool colors matter during application. Thank you im eternally grateful an excited for this new journey

  • @MasakoSifontes
    @MasakoSifontes 9 місяців тому

    Best instruction videos about oil painting ever. Thanks for being so generous with the rest of us

  • @jojocool555
    @jojocool555 10 місяців тому

    I never write in Capital letters, But,,,,,,,,ThAT WAS AN AWSOME EXPLANATION OF COLOUR. "Now I understand" Thank you.

  • @joshuapeterson2084
    @joshuapeterson2084 10 місяців тому

    Not sure how I have never heard of complimentary opposites until now, but your color wheel has made an immense difference in my ability to mix colors. IT is so much easier than the way I used to mix by eye.

  • @matthewmburrill8374
    @matthewmburrill8374 Рік тому

    Cleaning your brush in that orange paint was brilliant. I’m happy you shared that. I hate having tons of brushes for every different color.

  • @josephfernandes8667
    @josephfernandes8667 Місяць тому

    You are a fabulous teacher indeed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have always loved and have been good at painting in my early childhood years but that just came naturally with no real idea of what I was doing. Now I am retired and I want to once again get into painting and develop my skills. As I watch this video I see and learn so much that I knew nothing about. I value and admire your skills.

  • @josephleto7583
    @josephleto7583 Рік тому +1

    I've been listening to Mark for years. He really knows it all! He's helped me a few times too!

  • @ItsOurTime24
    @ItsOurTime24 2 місяці тому

    just discovering Mark's channel and it's awesome. So much great information and there's never any hard sell. The colour mixing videos Mark posts are absolute gold.

  • @richardwyant3728
    @richardwyant3728 Рік тому +2

    Yeah I have heard people talk about warm it up or cool it down. I much rather keep it simple and just talk about color. Intensity or chroma is also interesting if you are composing something. Great video I definitely have learned more on this one about how to reach a color goal than any of the others I have been watching. I really appreciate you taking the time to do and share this content.

  • @namastacey1
    @namastacey1 10 місяців тому +1

    Your paints look so glossy, fluid and look amazing to work with. I will definitely be purchasing.

  • @lenulan9409
    @lenulan9409 6 місяців тому

    I'm so grateful to Mark for generously sharing his expertise. His mastery of oils is rivaled by his superlative ability to communicate the arcane knowledge of a skilled painter.

  • @letshuman8985
    @letshuman8985 Рік тому +1

    The best explanation on color mixing! Thank you!

  • @monkey5266
    @monkey5266 Рік тому +4

    I've started using oils to paint models. Your videos have been really helpful for learning. I really appreciate how much knowledge you have.

  • @reference2592
    @reference2592 10 місяців тому +1

    Incredible demo and advice about the laminated photo. Such a good practice.

  • @artlovelife5525
    @artlovelife5525 Рік тому +2

    I teach all my students this method and make sure I always give you credit. This is such a great demonstration and I appreciate finding you. It has really enhanced my art journey and I can’t thank you enough!

  • @leannhayes5444
    @leannhayes5444 Місяць тому

    thank you! I have learned more from this 26 minutes than from any instruction I have received from anywhere!

  • @terrierose5917
    @terrierose5917 Рік тому +8

    Wonderful teacher

  • @Serpentis666
    @Serpentis666 Рік тому +5

    This is a great reference for color mixing… I’ve learned so much about color thru my years of tattooing and making oil paintings and this right here is one of the best explanations I’ve ever seen!

  • @Chron_Dawg78
    @Chron_Dawg78 7 місяців тому

    These are such informative videos. Been painting for 25 years and still learning!

  • @patriciaalessandri5146
    @patriciaalessandri5146 Рік тому +1

    Wow, best explanation I’ve ever watched on UA-cam!!

  • @dv9476
    @dv9476 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Your videos got me started in oil painting a year ago and I am so glad because of it

  • @jonovembrino692
    @jonovembrino692 Рік тому

    You are a great teacher! None of my painting instructors taught us these important basics. Thank you.

  • @morninstar1498
    @morninstar1498 Рік тому +2

    Laminating the photo.. genius. This was so helpful. 👍👍👍

  • @floresfamily9580
    @floresfamily9580 Рік тому +1

    So glad I found this teaching!! I have always struggled with color choice and mixing, but I know if I get more understanding through your understanding I will have confidence. Thank you for showing us!

  • @nadiaa9100
    @nadiaa9100 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank u very much... Im a begginer in painting.. and by this video u have answered to my question about mixing color... Hope u anderstand me😅

  • @sismanblobfish
    @sismanblobfish 11 місяців тому +2

    I would also add phthalo blue to the list of essential colors.

  • @pauldoran1864
    @pauldoran1864 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! As a wannabe painter I get a great deal of knowledge from your videos

  • @DunkinBiscuits
    @DunkinBiscuits Рік тому +2

    Fantastic! quite literally the best colour demonstration and tutorial I've seen and explained in such a way that really helps you understand what you are learning. I only wish I'd had you as my art teacher when i was younger. Thank goodness for UA-cam and people like you who are now helping so many to learn.

  • @Trabelsihouda
    @Trabelsihouda 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent demonstration! So difficult to get the right value and colour!

  • @cindyphillips9223
    @cindyphillips9223 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for making colors match so easy! Because of your help I turn to you when I have a question. You are fantastic! God Bless

  • @EbubechiAmadi
    @EbubechiAmadi 11 місяців тому

    You’re so good at explaining the mixing of colors. Thank you

  • @fatemafaith5450
    @fatemafaith5450 7 місяців тому

    What an excellent teacher you are! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I brought my oil colours today and feeling very excited ! (An absolute beginner here) wish me luck with my mix!

  • @pectorisabelle2412
    @pectorisabelle2412 Рік тому +1

    French people is so sad because unfortunately you don't sell here your geneva oil painting !!
    But I do love your videos and I'm going to practice the mix of colours.
    Thank you for everything !!!

  • @beanalog8202
    @beanalog8202 Рік тому +3

    Wow, very helpful! Love this concept and workflow. Thank you so much sir.

  • @AriesArtist8
    @AriesArtist8 Рік тому +9

    Mark, your videos have really changed my life as a painter...I was discouraged for so long after art school... a new beginning ❤

  • @pmlm1571
    @pmlm1571 8 місяців тому

    That was a generous, excellent explanation and demonstration. And I love that first portrait you flashed. Excellent work.

  • @tranquynhmai4376
    @tranquynhmai4376 Рік тому

    So simple and well -structured guidelines, train the mindset, not just a technique. Love it! Thank you so much

  • @carolclay7082
    @carolclay7082 Рік тому

    I've watched a lot of Mark's videos and this has to be one of the very best!

  • @AlwaysCensored-xp1be
    @AlwaysCensored-xp1be 9 місяців тому

    Getting back into model trains, need a way to save money by mixing my own paints to match prototype colours. A nice theory was needed and this is the first video that explains it for me. I visit a craft show today but did not know which colours I needed, I already had white.

  • @woodsstuffmx
    @woodsstuffmx 4 місяці тому

    So much informations, all very interesting and lost of rules to follow. Soon i will begin to apply this technique and the fun will begin. Thank you so much.

  • @sundayaito4366
    @sundayaito4366 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for doing this..🙏

  • @flyme2themoon720
    @flyme2themoon720 3 місяці тому

    as anew painter this has been most helpful

  • @neilcartwright100
    @neilcartwright100 Рік тому

    This method and explanation is easily the best video I have ever seen on this subject. Thanks Mark.

  • @seano1642
    @seano1642 Рік тому +13

    Thank you so much for sharing your expertise(for free) and for making seemingly very complex things simple for me(us)! Really appreciate you so much for doing all this!!💪🏻✌🏻 I really can't "paint" well yet, but I'm hopeful; THANKS TO YOU MARK!😇🙏🏻✌🏻

  • @jazminlonery7291
    @jazminlonery7291 7 місяців тому

    This was super helpfull!! thank you, I blocked and couldn't begin my painting because I didn't know how to make that very first color

  • @ElianaLemosArt
    @ElianaLemosArt 11 місяців тому

    I have come to the point where I couldn't apreciate this channel more. There are so many artists sharing their knowledge by trimming down important and succinct information and cutting corners of important milestones, making it impossible for beginners and intermediate artists to even begin to grasp the concept of painting. This is such a precious resource, I can't thank you enough for making this available 👏

  • @swanswann5932
    @swanswann5932 Рік тому

    I like your videos before even watching it. Because I know it will be relaxing,beautiful and make sense. One of the best UA-cam channels ever ❤

  • @tanya5142
    @tanya5142 11 місяців тому

    Complex topic, but explained very easy. I am learning oil painting and it is very helpful 👍

  • @florarhea5623
    @florarhea5623 Рік тому +1

    Awesome advice! A whole new perspective for me to mixing color. Thanks so much.😊

  • @butterycrunchy
    @butterycrunchy 10 місяців тому

    this was the best explanation I have ever heard ❤ thank you so much

  • @eternalthoughts-wu5lo
    @eternalthoughts-wu5lo Рік тому

    very useful lesson...brilliant demo and lucid explanation...Must wATCH FOR ALL BEGINNERS

  • @roycarvana3903
    @roycarvana3903 Рік тому

    As using a limited palette as shown you never will worry about almost any (natural) colour as long you have the five colours. Thanks for showing what should be the basic for any aspiring artist.

  • @kamal_art_ressam
    @kamal_art_ressam Рік тому +4

    Hi dear and the best techer in the world👍 Thank you for sharing with us this important information🙏🙏🙏 you are the best sir🎨

  • @advocatingAvian
    @advocatingAvian Рік тому

    I’ve painted digitally for years and years and colour mixing is what always scared me away from traditional painting…going to try soon with this as a guide. Thank you!

  • @damienkearns3654
    @damienkearns3654 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for NEW video Mark, I always appreciate it and you 🙏💕

  • @michaelbarton5169
    @michaelbarton5169 Рік тому

    I like this workflow approach. I'll definitely try it next time. Thank you

  • @jultolentino7515
    @jultolentino7515 Рік тому

    Thank you so much sir mark you are one artist that teach beginners new ways to paint simple way. GOD BLESS SIR MARK

  • @user-wh5mk2ew8m
    @user-wh5mk2ew8m Рік тому +3

    This method is great - although I still seem to struggle with the value over the colour

  • @marierhodes9675
    @marierhodes9675 3 місяці тому

    Wow, thank you. This really works! I am filled with a sense of "oh boy what can I do NOW!"

  • @linaehebrecht
    @linaehebrecht 3 місяці тому

    Most amazing explanation! If I want from so far away, in Germany, I'd definitely book your course!

  • @27Pyth
    @27Pyth 9 місяців тому +1

    This was great. Thank you so much Mark. One question... I was wondering toward the very end of the video you discuss creating the color group for vibrant orange or blue objects and how not to contaminate your target vibrant color with the antagonist component of black... this is necessary because you mix black from burnt umber and blue... so in the second step you reccommend going with pure blue or pure "dark orange" depending which way you need to go. Is there no case here for using an unmixed black pignment, instead of mixing from burnt umber and blue? Couldn't one just start with a warm or cool black depending on whether the color group would be heading toward going orange or blue?

  • @maltaegenuino689
    @maltaegenuino689 Рік тому

    Truly helpful in a prism of enlightened ways. Thank you!

  • @rebeccalilienfeld4519
    @rebeccalilienfeld4519 Рік тому

    Thank you for the excellent instruction on mixing. I’m just starting to paint, and now feel confident that I can start mixing. This was all great, but your instruction on mixing for value first and then finalize the color match was especially helpful to me.

  • @arthistprof6
    @arthistprof6 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see your videos again!

  • @chrischapman2968
    @chrischapman2968 10 місяців тому

    Mark this is fantastic guidance which I will definately take into the studio.

  • @afidnea
    @afidnea Рік тому

    I like to watch your videos . I learn so much. Thank you from Greece 🌻

  • @craigcotter7476
    @craigcotter7476 10 місяців тому

    brilliant idea is laminating the reference photograph to test your colours.

  • @devprotbr
    @devprotbr 9 місяців тому

    I find it surprising that you don't distinguish between cold and warm colors and mix everything with the same set. Usually teachers suggest two separate RGB sets. Amazing!

  • @drj602
    @drj602 10 місяців тому

    I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you!

  • @fosterchristy9976
    @fosterchristy9976 Рік тому

    Hello, I haven’t had any lessons and have desire to paint for years .
    I’ve moved here year ago Lipan, Tx
    I’d love to learn by you. Thank you Christy

  • @rajkamalbharj2401
    @rajkamalbharj2401 2 місяці тому

    Omg….opened up a whole new world ❤❤❤

  • @desamerson02
    @desamerson02 10 місяців тому

    u broke it down visually rlly good tho n i think thats why this is so good. we can really see color theory and how it works.