The Artist's Colour Mixing Card Deck - Watercolour

The Artist's Colour Mixing Card Deck – Watercolour makes a great gift for watercolour artists. This unique and innovative reference tool, created by award-winning artist and expert Julie Collins, demystifies the process of achieving perfect shades, offering artists of all abilities an easy, practical and portable guide – perfect for creative exploration.

The deck's primary function is stunningly simple yet brilliantly effective; It takes the essential skill of colour mixing out of the studio and into the field, as artists hold the cards up to the subject they want to paint, select the relevant colour swatch, and then instantly discover exactly how to mix it using the precise paint quantities stated. This removes guesswork and builds skill, giving the giftee the confidence to paint anywhere and guaranteeing perfect colour matches for their art.

The product consists of 50 wipe-clean cards which are laminated to make them durable and splash-proof – an essential feature for watercolour artists. The cards and the comprehensive booklet are housed in a small and sturdy box, making it the ideal gift for taking on location!

The deck contains 500 colour mixes, offering exceptional and lasting value and ensuring broad appeal as a gift. Artists can find the exact colour they need by simply flicking through the deck. The 50 cards each feature a range of mixes with specific paint quantities listed, ensuring repeatable and accurate results every time.

In addition, to ensure even beginners can get started right away, the box includes a 16-page booklet, which contains an essential guide to understanding and mixing colour, including a clear breakdown of the primary, secondary and tertiary colours on the colour wheel.

This deck is a thoughtful and inclusive gift for artists of all skill levels.