When I painted this beet, I wanted to capture its exact color because a beet’s original color doesn’t need improving upon. I had to work at it, but finally I was able to mix the exact colors. They are: Crimson and Burnt Umber. The beet is painted using a glazing technique.

Glazing builds up layer after layer of transparent watercolor, letting each layer dry first.

The apple was painted with Aureolin Yellow and Winsor Blue

Permanent Magenta and Alizarin Crimson