Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Learn how embracing "muddy" color is the key to improving your color mixing skills. View the process in this short video, and put these guidelines to work in your own color study experiments. The idea of "going into the mud" can manifest in many ways, but at it's core, it's a mindset that encourages a discovery of your unique color identity. When painting starts to feel formulaic and predictable, trying something outside the "rules" can be a path forward, offering the opportunity for new discoveries and deeper connection with color.Dedicated color studies are a great place to start. Here are some things to consider.
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Learn how embracing "muddy" color is the key to improving your color mixing skills. View the process in this short video, and put these guidelines to work in your own color study experiments. The idea of "going into the mud" can manifest in many ways, but at it's core, it's a mindset that encourages a discovery of your unique color identity. When painting starts to feel formulaic and predictable, trying something outside the "rules" can be a path forward, offering the opportunity for new discoveries and deeper connection with color.Dedicated color studies are a great place to start. Here are some things to consider.
Products used in this video:
jerrysartarama.com/tusc-pine-artist-oil-paint-sets
jerrysartarama.com/imperial-professional-bristle-brushes?expa_m=search&expa_st=Imperial
jerrysartarama.com/u-go-plein-air-anywhere-pochade-box-and-accessories?expa_m=search&expa_st=ugo
Follow Scott Maier on social: instagram.com/scott.l.maier
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