Winsor & Newton color 430 Neutral Tint is a gray watercolor paint used for mixing when the desire is to not have the tone disturbed. Other grays used for toning are made of brown, blue or black pigment. These colors will affect the final color when mixing. Neutral tint comes in 5 milliliter, 14 milliliter and half pan tubes. Winsor & Newton Neutral Tint is priced about the same as other colors, though it may be more difficult to find. Dedicated art supply stores will have it.
Things You'll Need
Well-ventilated area
Clear workspace
Clean palette
1 or 2 brushes
Palette knife (wide)
Rags/paper towel
Painting or work surface
1 tube Winsor & Newton 430 Neutral Tint
Mixing paint
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Instructions
1
A test of a paint color is a "swatch."
Take a small amount of the tint, about the size of a pea, and test it. This can be done on the palette, the canvas or simply on a paper towel. Note the difference from other paints used.
2
Take the color to be tinted and place a pea-sized amount near the edge of the palette with your preferred mixing tool. Mix in a little Neutral Tint. If you are unsure of the amount to use, instead of wasting paint, try using some white to start. Note that not all white paint is created equal. Mixing should be done with small flicks of the wrist.
3
A Master makes a masterpiece; a novice makes a mess.
Mix in a little more tint until the desired color is reached. Notice that the saturation does not change, only the brightness.
4
Make sure you have made enough paint to cover the desired area. Paint your heart out.