
Most artists don’t even realise they struggle with colour mixing – they assume they’re struggling with themselves. When their mixes turn muddy or dull, the instinctive thought is 'I’m just not good enough yet'. So they keep practicing, watching tutorials, and winging it – hoping next time will magically work.
But here’s the truth: muddy colours aren’t a talent problem and they're not to do with having the best oil paints or any other medium. They’re an education problem.