Choosing a color scheme. Don t go overboard by experimenting with too many colors. Start simply, such as with the different values of red. Choose a color scheme to match the mood you want to portray in your painting. Generally, monochromatic color schemes gives a painting a sense of tranquility and warmth.
Analogous colors evoke a relaxing feeling.
Finally, use complementary colors to induce a stimulating and lively tone. Add hints of black and white paints for darkening and lighting effects. Place your paintbrush in the chosen color and make small circular smudges on a piece of white paper to form a row. As you change colors or hues depending on the intended color scheme cleanse the paint brush in a bowl of water to avoid mixing colors. Then, dip your paintbrush in a new color and compose another row directly beneath the first using the same brush stroke.