Colour, Hue, Tone, Shade, Tint. What’s the Difference?

splashes of paint in different colours, tones, hues, shades and tints

The terms colour, hue, tone, shade and tint are often interchangeable in today’s language.  However, in colour theory there are distinct differences between them. 

If you google the definition of these terms you will more than likely find a broad description that would apply to all industries and activities that use colour such as printing, graphic design etc.  Not all these principles will necessarily apply to the painter.

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How To Paint Realistic Palm Trees

realistic palm tree blowing in wind demonstration painting for video art tutorial

How to Paint Realistic Palm Trees I’ve spent my fair share of time on tropical islands and one thing I know is that the wind is almost always blowing there.  Why is it then that when you see paintings of tropical scenes with palm trees in they always look so stiff and stagnant?  Don’t worry,…

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