Why I Swapped Cyan for Phthalo Blue | Exploring My Modified CMYK Palette. Week 7 Day 3

🎨 Hey friends, welcome back! This week, I’m continuing my deep dive into my modified CMYK palette-plus white! Today, we’re talking about my replacement for cyan: **phthalo blue**.
Phthalo blue is the biggest shift from a traditional CMYK palette, and honestly, it’s the most important modification. In this video, I’ll break down why I made the switch, how it compares to cobalt teal, and what makes it such a versatile (but tricky!) color to use. Plus, I’ll walk you through my latest **9x12 oil painting on ABS**, where I dedicated the piece to phthalo blue’s incredible depth and range.
💡 *In this video, I cover:*
✅ Why cyan pigment doesn’t exist and how cobalt teal compares
✅ The strengths and challenges of phthalo blue
✅ Mixing tips for greens, purples, and deep chromatic blues
✅ The benefits of using a *limited CMYK palette*
✅ A closer look at today’s painting and my thought process behind it
🖼 *Today’s painting is available for purchase!* Check it out on my website for a special price of **$250**:
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