Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What color should you tone your canvas with? In this video I look at the best toning colors for different painting subjects including landscapes, seascapes, and portraits.

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I explain why I often prefer cool red or burnt sienna, especially for landscapes with lots of greens, and why I usually avoid yellow ochre or yellow grounds that can make blues turn into dull green passages.

In this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Landscapes, seascapes and portraits
01:03 Cool Red - Best for landscapes
02:07 Burnt Sienna
02:42 Burnt Umber
03:23 Raw Umber
03:50 Neutral Grays
05:26 Transparent Oxide Red
06:03 Colors to Avoid
06:58 Experiment!
09:09 Free magazine subscription

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