Complimentary Colors

A Complimentary is the opposite color on the color wheel - 

it can mean that they can fight each other or they can get along really well....

Cream is the opposite of Old Violet and in this case get along really well!

With these two Complimentary Colors, one is primary and one is secondary. 

Here, Cream (the primary color) is made from 
yellow with lots of white in it and 
Old Violet (the secondary color) 

is made from blue and red. 

Mix them together and you get Paloma - 

a lovely purple grey.

Want to learn more about Chalk Paint® colors? 

Join me at the next Chalk Paint® Class in Richmond 

where we will be talking about 

Expanding You Color Options. 

Classes are complimentary, but please, 

call 804-562-8326 to register.

Happy Painting!  Rachel

Chalk Paint® and supplies are available at my two shops:
4323 Irvington Rd., Irvington, VA and 
19 S. Belmont St. (in the heart of Carytown), Richmond, VA
For directions to either shop, click HERE

To see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls

Chalk Paint® Workshop and Class Next Week

We continue our series of Chalk Paint® Workshops and Classes with two next week, one in Irvington and another in Richmond. Hope to see you there!

Chalk Paint® Workshop

Chalk Paint® - The Basics

Thursday, June 27: 11 am to 1 pm

Irvington, VA

$75.00

 This is a two hour hands-on workshop where you will learn four techniques of using Chalk Paint® including a two color distressed technique, a one color modern look, a rustic look and Annie's newest wax paint technique. In addition you will learn the proper application of wax and distressing and buffing.

All supplies are included! Just come in your play clothes ready to paint!

To register for this Workshop, you can pay at either the shop in Irvington or online on my website through Paypal. To pay online through Paypal, CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Chalk Paint® Class

Expand Your Chalk Paint® Options

Wednesday, June 26: 1 pm to 2 pm

Richmond, VA

Probably my favorite topic, we will help you to expand your color horizons by showing you how to use Pure & Old White to create tones of the original color, mix two colors to create a third and how to create and use color washes and waxes.

All classes are from 1 pm to 2 pm. Classes are complimentary, but require a reservation. To make a reservation, please call DeCOR at 804-562-8326.

Happy Painting!  Rachel

Chalk Paint® and supplies are available at my two shops:
4323 Irvington Rd., Irvington, VA and 
19 S. Belmont St. (in the heart of Carytown), Richmond, VA
For directions to either shop, click HERE

To see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls

And here's Olive!

Olive is a deep green with a yellow tinge. I know, I know, it doesn't look like much here, but....

Olive with Dark Wax

I just love what fellow Stockist Amy from Maison Decor did with this chest! Now, if that doesn't make you fall in love, maybe this will....

Photo by Christopher Drake from Annie Sloan

Or, mix Olive with Old White to get this lovely color Annie calls Lisbon, the color of pale olive leaves in the capital of Portugal.

Olive with Old White

Still not convinced? Try mixing Olive with Provence to get a delightful greenish/blue. I used it on the samples boards below to show how to use a Color Wash with Chalk Paint®.

Color Wash of Olive and Provence

P.S. - I'll be discussing Color Washes at my next Chalk Paint® Class in Richmond on June 26th. 

Happy Painting!  Rachel

Chalk Paint® and supplies are available at my two shops:
4323 Irvington Rd., Irvington, VA and 
19 S. Belmont St. (in the heart of Carytown), Richmond, VA
For directions to either shop, click HERE

To see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls