The term saturation is often used interchangeably with the term chroma. They broadly mean the same thing. However, it is important to understand the subtle differ… See more

The main challenge of painting with highly saturated colors is that it is easy to confuse them with being lighterthan they actually are. Take cadmium red for example. This is a highly sat… See more

There are several ways you can alter the saturation of a color. However, you need to be aware of the implications a change in saturation might have on the other two elements: h… See more

Saturation can be a powerful tool for drawing attention towards your focal points. Just a few small dabs of vivid color amongst a dull background will stand out like a beaut… See more

The following exercises will help you understand and seecolor saturation: Monochrome or dull palette painting: Create a painting in a monochrome or dull color palett… See more