In this exercise, we'll mix colors for painting with a predominatly yellow palette, suitable for subjects such as lemons, or daffodils.

Mixing Colors: Take your time mixing and don't hesitate to start over if needed. Refer to your values.

Use Enough Paint: Don't skimp on paint; having extra is more convenient than matching colors later.

Clean Your Brush Regularly: It's crucial to avoid muddying colors. Wipe your brush frequently, every few strokes.

Paint charts are the most fantastic way to really increase understanding of how your own paints mix and handle. They are are very satisfying exercise to do, and will teach you so much about creating colours and values from a limited palette.