Begin with small amounts
Put a little paint on a palette or plate. Use a clean brush or mixing tool for each colour. Add one colour to another in small amounts, then pause to look at the result before adding more.
Notice how colours change
Ask your child to describe the new colour. Is it lighter, darker, warmer or cooler than expected? They can make a few small test marks on scrap paper and keep the mixes they like.
Keep a simple colour record
Children can make a small chart with the colours they used and a mark of each result. This helps them remember which mixtures they tried. The goal is to explore and observe; the result does not need to match a sample.
Use mixed colours in a picture
Once a child has tested a few mixtures, they can use them in a drawing or painting. They might choose colours for a sky, a plant, an animal or an imaginary scene. Students in OPSMA painting classes practise colour mixing and other painting skills. See painting classes in Mississauga and the art skills taught at OPSMA.
Colour mixing questions
How much paint should children use?
Start with small amounts so children can test a mix without using too much paint.
Do all paints mix the same way?
No. Results can vary by paint type and brand. Follow the label and treat each mix as an experiment.
Do OPSMA classes include materials?
Materials for regular class projects are included. Contact OPSMA to ask about current class openings.
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