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• Method 1 of 3: Mix regular green paint

One of the most useful colors to mix with paint is green. You can use it to create hills, trees, grass and many other things. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to mix and the end result is often muddy, but with a few pointers, you can learn how to properly mix green paint. You can use regular paint or acrylic, oil, or watercolor paint for artists.

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Method 1 of 3: Mix regular green paint

1. Gather your supplies. Many people will immediately reach for a paintbrush when mixing paint, but this is actually not the best option. Not only do you run the risk of ruining your paintbrush, but you also don't get a nice even color. Instead, opt for a palette knife or popsicle stick.

   Here's a full list of what you will need:
   

   
   

   • Blue paint

   
   

   • Yellow paint

   
   

   • Paint palette, paper plate, or cup

   
   

   • Something to mix the paint with (palette knife, spoon, popsicle stick, etc.)

   
   
2. Put a drop of yellow paint the size of a coin on a palette. This counts as "part yellow". When mixing paint you work with "parts" to get the ratio right.
3. Add a drop of blue paint to it. To start, make the blue drop the same size as the yellow drop. This will give you a basic shade of green. If you want to make a different shade click here.
4. Know that painter's blue and yellow paints come in a variety of shades. When purchasing professional-quality acrylic, oil, or watercolor paint, pay close attention to the colors. You will notice that some of the blues have a more greenish hue, while others have a more purple hue. You may also notice that some of the yellows have a greener hue and others a more orange hue. Choosing the wrong shade of blue or yellow will result in a cloudy, muddy yellow.
5. Know when to add black or white paint to your green. If you want to lighten your green to a pastel shade, add some white. If you want to shade your green to a more dull shade, add a little black. Start with a pinhead-sized drop.