Want to create mood with color? Think of it like using minor chords in music — subtle, emotional, and deeply expressive. Godfried Schalcken built mystery with earth pigments and candlelight. Gwen John layered muted tones for soft harmony. Edward Hopper staged loneliness with value and temperature contrast. The key isn’t rare pigments — it’s how you use what’s already on your palette. Try deep, muted secondaries like eggplant, myrtle green, or dark terra cotta. Cluster similar tones, and reserve contrast for focal points. Intense color surrounded by dark neutrals? That’s where the mystery begins. 👨‍🎨 Presentation by Morgan from our Merchandising Team 🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist christinakentart whose work we included here 🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois #ColorTheoryForArtists #PaintingMood #ArtInspiration #AtmosphericArt