Colour temperature is the Holy Grail of painting—often sought, rarely mastered.
It’s the secret to making a painting feel luminous rather than flat or muddy.
In this post, I explore what really happens when light meets pigment—why highlights are cool, shadows are warm, and how understanding temperature transforms the way you paint.
Once you grasp this, you’re no longer just painting objects—you’re painting the light itself.

Every bold brushstroke begins before the paint even touches the canvas. In this post, I share two simple concepts — using your pencil like a brush, and finding the Circle Within — that unlock the rhythm, flow, and vibrant energy behind my paintings.

People are endlessly interesting — and that includes you.
As an artist, your story gives your work its heartbeat

Ever wonder why your highlights feel chalky or your shadows look muddy? The answer might not be in your values — it could be your colour temperature.

Discover how shifting temperature — not just tone — can bring light, atmosphere, and vibrancy into your work.

Original art isn’t just decoration — it tells your story. Here’s why it matters.