Colour Swatches

Previously, I mentioned noting colours.
With my style of painting figures, there can be some time (sometimes months) before I can return to the workbench.

Then I look at a figure, and realise that I need to touch up this area, or do the part on the other side of the figure that I couldn't get to while I waited for the paint to dry, whatever.... next question, what exact colours were used, in what ratios...?

Noting the colours used and the ratios for mixing is a good practice, however I am a big fan of simple, fast and easy when it comes to records. So this is my solution, which is nothing new.

This type of recording has been used in industrial printing for years (and many many years at that), and I think this had a few advantages.
- You can spot which colours you used
- You have a way of checking your colours, so they are of a consistent shade across the figure
- You save time by having a ready mix formula and a ready comparison piece.

All that you need is a something to write with, and some blank index type cards. (Best would be a high quality white card, rather then a lined, slightly yellow grey index card. I use the blank business cards or invite cards used for weddings; a small $2.00 pack will last me about a year to two years, depending on experimentation use)

Just a thought.....