So I was mixing my colors on my wet palette trying to complete this Airfix WW2 US Paratroops painting project and this random thought came to mind, “Is it better to have a small set of colors to mix or just have every color paint available?”
There are a couple of schools of thought on this. On the one hand, if you only have your primary colors, you can mix to your hearts content and save money and space on your workbench. The drawback is you have to mix your colors every time and if you run out, the second batch of colors may not exactly match the first.
On the other hand, if you have a wide wide assortment of colors to choose from, you proceed with your paint project without having to stop and mix colors. The drawback of this is hobby paint can get really pricey. Even the “cheap” acrylics can cost quite a bit when you start buying numerous color bottles. And you will take up space in your hobby room, desk or wall. Not good if you are limited on space of course.
What do you think? More paint? Less Paint?
Happy crafting!
A Little Bit of Glue 