Watercolor Art: Painting In Tones

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But creating tones in watercolor is very important. Sometimes it is even more important than the color itself. To draw an analogy, a pianist for example might be good at reading sheet music and might have perfectly disciplined fingers to run throughout all the keys with ease but if he cannot coordinate his feet on the damper pedal, the resonance of chords will overlap and so will every key pressed that instead of music, all that is produced is a cacophony of noises. Watercolor art works the same way. As Henri Matisse once said, “There (a painting) should be a relationship and a living harmony of all the tones”.

Tones could be created with all colors, although lighter colors such as yellow will have less color tone possibilities than the darker colors such as reds and blues. Even so light colors could appear darker when surrounded by darker colors. This is also a tonal variation, a color illusion if you will that artists use and make adjustments but who gained first an understanding of color behavior.

Every good artist has to different degrees, practiced first on a grey value scale. A grey value scale is separated into 10 sections with the topmost color being pure white and the remaining nine is shaded 10% increments darker until the tenth or the bottom color is black. Comparing color tones based on the grey value scale gives the artist a very good idea on how color tones differ and how best to apply it. It also allows the artist uniformity on color tone application.

To achieve a good command at color toning, practice by painting a grey scale using black and white paints. Start with a white block at the opposite end and a black paint at the other and mix them in different range of grey. If you are starting from the darkest color the best way that this is done is to apply water as you go up the scale.

Once you can paint well with grey values, you can apply the same method with the colors that you use frequently. After that you can paint a value scale of all the colors that you have in your palette. These value scales will prove very important when you do actual watercolor work, as these tones are what you will use for color and tone referencing.

While working on the grey scale, you might be tempted to use white as you go to the lighter shades of grey. When painting a color scale however, it is not advisable since the color intensity will be lost. This practice always provided artists a very good working idea on how tones are created. Painting in tones is time well spent.

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Mar 7, 2010
9:18 pm
#1 idovermani :

Can’t wait to see how mainstream media twists the Berlin poker tourney robbery in to somehow painting poker as the bad guy who deserved it.

Mar 8, 2010
9:19 am
#2 Bella_NaA :

http://twitpic.com/17d5pr – A certain Munch painting comes to mind…

Mar 8, 2010
9:18 pm
#3 itschelsbabe :

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Mar 9, 2010
9:20 am
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Mar 9, 2010
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Mar 10, 2010
9:17 pm
#7 mrschamps :

Not feeling so hot :/
Finished painting the cafe today, now on to the hardware store/garden center! http://twitpic.com/17u4hh

Mar 11, 2010
9:19 am
#8 929baby :

Omg these kids r painting and dis lil girl is making a mess

Mar 11, 2010
9:17 pm
#9 PiperMM :

Urban Flats for dinner and then painting pottery with a friend and a bottle of wine, good times!

Mar 12, 2010
9:17 am
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Mar 12, 2010
9:18 pm
#11 RaQU3L :

Dumb 104characters, I meant to say, you get to use both and always your dominant for painting/art.

Mar 13, 2010
9:17 am
#12 SaraParo92 :

RT GTS “Painting all my dreams the color of your smile” <3

Mar 13, 2010
9:17 pm
#13 maliha_me :

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Mar 14, 2010
9:34 am
#14 StephanieFlor :

Off to another great job SOAKED:) … Painting faces at an totally fancy kids party .. Pics to come :)

Mar 14, 2010
10:17 am
#15 emilyraincoat :

spare bedroom painting FINISHED! it feels quite relaxing to be done with that.

Mar 14, 2010
10:18 pm
#16 InebriatedRythm :

Painting listening to this vinyl getting ready for my journey. “Operation Wear Wife Beaters In The Snow” starts at 530am

Mar 15, 2010
10:20 am
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Mar 15, 2010
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Mar 16, 2010
10:20 pm
#20 carlos_iizuka :

Seems cool! But why do you have such a painting in your office?? Have you begun a Japanese restaurant in your company?

Mar 17, 2010
10:18 am
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Mar 17, 2010
10:20 pm
#22 eiserloh :

lmao. Rare Parakeet would make a cool painting name.

Mar 17, 2010
10:20 pm
#23 Rsinart :

Passed out. Things are better when I’m asleep. Killa headache now, painting may wait till the morning.

Mar 18, 2010
10:18 am
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Mar 18, 2010
10:20 pm
#25 luciastacruz :

Light painting no filme que tá passando na Globo! lol

Mar 19, 2010
10:21 am
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Mar 19, 2010
10:20 pm
#27 Savannah1904 :

painting nautical stars on my ceiling stokeddddd :)

Mar 20, 2010
10:18 am
#28 hedleyiskool :

http://tweetphoto.com/14757466 Cool painting! E.T. has so many abilities!

Mar 20, 2010
10:17 pm
#29 ruhanirabin :

Mastering the Art of Light Painting at Night http://j.mp/4A7ECg

Mar 21, 2010
10:20 am
#30 sushienglish :

If someone forges something such as a banknote, a document, or a painting, they copy it or make it so that it looks genuine.

Mar 21, 2010
10:20 pm
#31 ewebbs :

I think painting my nails a pretty lilac is exactly what I need right now.

Mar 22, 2010
10:22 am
#32 IlanaRanToe :

So I guess these are now my painting jeans

Mar 22, 2010
10:22 am
#33 jhenskie :

alin? :) RT: parang painting

Mar 22, 2010
10:18 pm
#34 LusciousQu33n :

Just finished painting my nails

Mar 23, 2010
10:22 am
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Day 17) An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.) – I’m going to post a picture of a statue that I… http://tumblr.com/xxx7qoy36

Mar 23, 2010
10:21 pm
#36 naketano :

This will change in the future, but my favorite painting of all time is “American Gothic” by Grant Wood

Mar 24, 2010
10:18 am
#37 rogibson :

Phillis tells me you’re painting some huge portraits – perhaps you could do the big head of Rushdie next. MT would be pleased.

Mar 24, 2010
10:20 pm
#38 BbyBrittni :

Done painting, soo sleepy now. Trying out a new gym tonight wiff babes soon. ♥

Mar 25, 2010
10:19 am
#39 SamjolinaJolie :

My new office in LIL 5! I’m painting this weekend! http://tweetphoto.com/15739056

Mar 25, 2010
10:20 pm
#40 Time4Summer :

You know, I think I need a bubbletweet to asssess your painting technique… make sure that is brown not mocha!

Mar 26, 2010
10:18 am
#41 MarianneSays :

Painting Flowers – All Time Low <33

Mar 26, 2010
10:21 pm
#42 nicoleWHAAT :

oooo~ i love pink!! people call me girly. im like “obviously.. im a girl?” IM PAINTING MY NAILS PINK NOW ^^

Mar 27, 2010
10:21 am
#43 stephstewardson :

Had dinner great food, great service then dessert at Freestyle Tout where I’ve sold another painting!

Mar 27, 2010
10:20 pm
#44 TodaysHumor :

A Briton, a Frenchman and a Russian are viewing a painting of Adam and Eve …: A Briton, a Fren… http://bit.ly/duI25i (Please RT)

Mar 28, 2010
10:21 am
#45 MelissaRNMBA :

RT And that Frank Rich’s column painting us all as racists, bigots & criminals was proof there is life after brain death!

Mar 28, 2010
10:18 pm
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Mar 29, 2010
10:19 am
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Painting Flowers – All Time Low :D

Mar 29, 2010
10:19 pm
#48 kzwicker :

I’ve was sick all day and also have started painting in the evenings instead of playing online Re: Not on twitter lately

Mar 30, 2010
10:18 am
#49 DaniAndi :

I planned to do 5 drawings and start a painting 2day b4 work but I left most of my damn supplies in my trunk and my mom had 2 ride my horse.

Mar 30, 2010
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Apr 1, 2010
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#53 eturnx :

Just finished painting……the White emulsion paint effect I’m covered in is so not a good look!

Apr 1, 2010
10:19 pm
#54 ayashGTFO :

I’d love decorating eggs. Dinosaurs eggs. Big, and could satisfy me while painting.

Apr 2, 2010
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Apr 2, 2010
10:20 pm
#56 Quixotic_Muse :

Bubble bath, painting the toes a vibrant fun “spring” shade & passing out to a movie that has yet to be determined ♥

Apr 3, 2010
10:21 am
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I’m getting a car loan, work at 4, an painting walls and stuff. Sweet Slaughterama brah.

Apr 3, 2010
10:21 pm
#58 magicalrealist :

Tonight I’m sanding and painting components for the gigantic climbing structure I’m building for the cats. It’s going to be f’ing awesome.

Apr 4, 2010
10:21 am
#59 ItsRonniex3 :

“..I Wanna See Your Face And Know I Made It Home, If Nothing Is True, What More Can I Do, If I’m Still Painting Flowers For You..”

Apr 4, 2010
10:21 pm
#60 pixiejunk :

listening to the doors, painting dragons and spirals on my walls.

Apr 5, 2010
10:21 am
#61 webdevdesign :

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Apr 5, 2010
10:19 pm
#62 FelineRoyalty :

For animal lovers: Caique Parrot Love Sticker: Airbrush painting of two Caique parrots by avian artist, Carolyn McFann. http://bit.ly/aNYhT8

Apr 6, 2010
10:21 am
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Apr 6, 2010
10:21 pm
#64 AlYsSaJaNe_oX :

I finished my painting :D yayayayaya haha it’s awsum ! Just dd te black outlining ! Btw it’s for my lol sister

Apr 7, 2010
10:19 am
#65 latuacantante03 :

Speaking of All Time Low ….. Painting Flowers is on replay heart!!!!!

Apr 7, 2010
10:21 pm
#66 jewelparlour :

This is awesome – RT FLOWN–signed Print of an Original Ink and Watercolor Painting–> http://bit.ly/8XY6D9

Apr 8, 2010
10:21 am
#67 dnshmr :

That speed painting was amazing!

Apr 8, 2010
10:20 pm
#68 alexpimienta :

Photo: Day 8: My favorite painting Edvard Munch is by far my favorite painter and The Scream is my favorite… http://tumblr.com/xia8e067q

Apr 9, 2010
10:19 am
#69 linaslovelies :

It’s killin me softly not to be able to work on my painting today!!! ><

Apr 9, 2010
10:21 pm
#70 fiamaulidia :

Painting dulu yaa ttyl tweeps♡

Apr 10, 2010
10:19 am
#71 JabberingJude :

I’m quiet again I know on the art front. Just thinking of my next project. Want to do a painting but I do have a… http://bit.ly/9ERa1B

Apr 10, 2010
10:21 pm
#72 astralpilgrim :

Just completed another light painting session, had my first encounter of 3am “what the hell you doing” from a neighbour hehe!

Apr 11, 2010
10:21 am
#73 bellajannotti :

Everything is cleaned, everything is done and my Manhattan painting is finally on the wall. Have the whole day free :)

Apr 11, 2010
10:19 pm
#74 pragtitmouse :

Was drawing Tupac but got dragged into house painting :///

Apr 12, 2010
10:21 am
#75 SpiritofHorse :

Great! Working in the studio at the moment. (Taking a quick break) Sketching in a painting with color pencils.

Apr 12, 2010
10:20 pm
#76 kendraart :

http://tweetphoto.com/18185608 Oh my gosh, is this a painting? wow wow wow. I LOVE the blues and purples in the bark!!

Apr 13, 2010
10:21 am
#77 ishysrubberduck :

I’m bad at painting portraits D:

Apr 13, 2010
10:21 pm
#78 NewOrleansArt :

New Orleans Pat O’Brien’s Bar original oil painting just listed on Ebay: http://tinyurl.com/y7u3b8j

Apr 14, 2010
10:21 am
#79 Vacon :

New painting!!! “La donna cento teste” http://flic.kr/p/7Tvdrb

Apr 14, 2010
10:21 pm
#80 ChrisCrary :

i bought so much stuff today at blicks. When are we going to colabo on a painting…

Apr 15, 2010
10:19 am
#81 PaintDifferent :

catch JB Boyd painting in the gallery today. http://bit.ly/a1DXu3

Apr 15, 2010
10:21 pm
#82 zulguci :

RT Promosi Bisnis, Kardashian Bersaudara Gunakan Tubuh Utk Body Painting WEB: http://bit.ly/bTFPDl MOBILE: http://bit.ly/becwhT

Apr 16, 2010
10:22 am
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Apr 16, 2010
10:21 pm
#84 sfranklinartist :

Check this video out — Every Painting in the MoMA on 10 April 2010 http://youtu.be/g3QHkFc3NZw

Apr 17, 2010
10:21 am
#85 nyreg :

Big mistake… Painting nails on a train, looks like I did it on a rollercoaster. Remover anyone?

Apr 17, 2010
10:21 pm
#86 Love2Coach :

Enjoyed painting with Becca & going to 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at NSHS with and – great day!

Apr 18, 2010
10:18 am
#87 michelleangie :

Stealing picnik basket… Painting sky… Growing grass… hahhah LOL

Apr 18, 2010
10:21 pm
#88 bw_punk :

Park. Slides. Swings. Skip its. Bubbles. Tee ball. Bikes. Board games. Finger painting. Nieces make the world go ’round.

Apr 19, 2010
10:19 am
#89 finlwiz :

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Apr 19, 2010
10:21 pm
#90 brokensapphire :

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Apr 20, 2010
10:22 am
#91 StatikPulse :

Sweet, just got word that Senators season-ticket holders will get a 16×27″ print of Alfie’s 1000th game painting.

Apr 20, 2010
10:21 pm
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Apr 21, 2010
10:22 am
#93 alendrel :

Grey Hunters primed last night. Time to start painting tonight.

Apr 21, 2010
10:21 pm
#94 mia123rox :

painting my nails. you know, girl stuff. :)

Apr 22, 2010
10:22 am
#95 DispatchAlerts :

Boys charged in spray-painting rampage on Northeast Side overnight http://bit.ly/bISsSQ

Apr 22, 2010
10:21 pm
#96 veronicarvalho :

Isso foi uma tentativa de demonstração de love, mas foi meio Light painting não rolou legal. http://twitpic.com/1hnvt1

Apr 23, 2010
10:19 am
#97 wilsonreps :

Group show featuring work from my graff crew IOF/DIE in Montreal May 7th. We’ll be painting commissioned walls al http://twitpic.com/1hrxpr

Apr 23, 2010
10:21 pm
#98 katesharrow :

painting tomorrow! yayayaa! i can’t wait. soo sleeepy now tho!

Apr 24, 2010
10:21 am
#99 colleen_lilly :

painting my room today with Kelly and my mom, : ]

Apr 24, 2010
10:18 pm
#100 skittlesx323 :

So I’m about to start painting my face. And u bitches needa stop callin me fake cuz clearly I’m plastic. That’s all :)

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