If you’re intimidated by pairing colors, or just need a nudge to try some new color combinations, check out this week’s free download. We share five versions of the color wheel and some tips on how to mix complementary, tertiary and tints of color from Masterful Color: Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer By Arlene Steinberg.

For more tips on how to layer color and basic color-pencil techniques, including composition, color theory, textures and more, pick up your copy of Masterful Color in the My Craftivity shop.