color checking

abedules

Since I knew the importance of values my paintings has drastically improved. 

However, there is just one thing I don't understand and that is exactly how you guys color check. 

The way I do it is to make sure I tilt the palette knife at the exact same angle on the exact same distance to the object everytime I check a color, because if i just tilt it a little different the value will change.

Is this really how it is done?

CBG

This is a great color checker available from Geneva Fine Art supplies.

tassieguy

@CBG is correct. Get yourself a colour checker and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to use and how accurately you can match value/colour. It's tilted at the right angle so if you hold it straight, you'll always get a good reading.

abedules

Thanks!