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My teacher said my color pulls were 'muddy' and it clicked after I saw his demo
He pointed out I was mixing too many colors in the hot shop instead of planning them cold first. I started pre-making more color bars in advance, and my work got way cleaner. Anyone else switch up their color prep after some harsh but fair feedback?
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seth_carr3mo ago
That "muddy" comment is so real. I was doing the same thing, just grabbing whatever color rod was closest and hoping for the best. My turning point was when a more experienced artist saw my pile of failed attempts and just said "you're fighting your materials." Now I spend like an hour just making simple color bars and stringers before I even turn the torch on. It feels like extra work but it saves so much frustration. The difference in clarity is insane.
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julia6223mo ago
Sounds like you learned the hard way.
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mark7312mo ago
Ever try keeping a little notebook with your color test results? I started taping tiny samples next to notes on flame settings and combos that turned gross. It seems super basic, but having that quick reference stops me from making the same muddy mess over and over. That "fighting your materials" line hits hard, because you don't realize how much you're guessing until you write it down. The prep work sucks but it turns the whole process from frustrating to actually fun.
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