There is an overlook at Capitola Beach, California that provides a lovely view of the beach. I decided to paint there and only use two colors and white. You may be surprised to find out that you can create many shades of gray by combining two opposite hues on the color wheel. In this painting I used ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow deep, which has an orange color while technically in the yellow family. White is the neutral I added for value. I was able to get a range of colors that included blues, greens, and tans. This technique is a nice study for yourself if you want to diminish the colors you cart around. I am now satisfied and delighted with my paintings by just using nine hues plus white, and no black. Try it for yourself.

17. Capitola Beach in Two Colors

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