Mermaid -
wyland's art studio

Many artists focus heavily on color combinations early in their careers. However, an important aspect of color theory is contrast -- or using the difference between colors for a heightened effect. Color can contrast in hue, value, and saturation. For example, contrast of hue is what relates most directly to color wheel combinations. The further away two colors are from each other, the higher the contrast. A special case of contrast of hue is the contrast between warm and cold colors. Contrast of value is the range of lightness versus darkness of certain colors. Occasionally, in oil painting, artists will paint entirely in shades of grey. This is the oil equivalent of a tonal drawing. A strong tonal drawing almost always leads to a strong painting. Artists such as Degas understood the effectiveness of color contrast. Wyland explores contrasting shades to create a vivid painting of a mermaid.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 510

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About Wyland's Art Studio:

In WYLAND'S ART STUDIO, marine-life artist and environmental conservationist Wyland - best-known for his epic series of 91 life-size marine murals - takes viewers step-by-step through the creation of one of his vibrant photorealistic paintings.

Wyland works on canvas with non-toxic water-based oil paint to re-create scenes from the Pacific Ocean.

His subjects include: bottlenose dolphins, orcas, seascapes, sea lions, coral reef, sea otters, turtles, Great White Sharks, Gray Whales, Emperor Penguins, pelicans, whale tails and kissing dolphins.

In keeping with his eco-conscious approach to painting, Wyland closes each episode with a tip for helping the environment.