A blog about how to properly combine colors and how to use a color wheel with different tints, tones, and shades.
An introductory article about colour theory and how colour can be used to evoke emotion. Colour theory meanings for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
The color wheel is the basis of all color theory. Learn about the foundations here.
Is your color knowledge limited but you need to know more to improve? Read on for some easy, helpful ideas that should improve your knowledge with color by the time you finish reading!
Colours signify Life. Areas on the earth that nature with life, ocean, river, forest, mountain, and jungles represent the natural colours that delight to our mind and eyes. Colour relationships are…
Some combinations will surprise you...
Ok, Ok, Its pretty obvious I’m on a crusade to get you all getting jiggy with the colour vibe. So I’ve decided in this post to get right back to basics. Sharpen your pencils boys and girls; we’re going back to school to learn a bit about the theory of colour. Out there in the […]
Everything you need to know about colour theory, from concepts to terminology.
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My sketch books have been busy! Below is a colour wheel painted out in only single pigment colours. Some are not quite ideal, and not all are necessary, but an interesting exercise to do. Ultramarine Violet in the 5.30 position is very weak in Daniel Smith. Another brand may be better, though it is a weak tinting pigment. Try Da Vinci or perhaps QoR. Amethyst Genuine could go in the 5.30 spot instead, but is very dark and neutralised. Indanthrone Blue in the 4.30 position is also a neutralised blue. Cobalt Turquoise in 2.30 is not as bright and powerful as a mix of Phthalo blue and Phthalo green would be, and is more opaque and granulating but I love it! Amazonite genuine is a more transparent alternative. Cobalt Green in 1.30 would be better replaced with phthalo green YS. In the 11.30 position I have placed New Gamboge, but have mixed Quinacridone Gold below as that's my favourite warm yellow. Quin Rose in 7.30 could equally be Quin Magenta PR122. They are different but are both used as a cool clean mixing red for making purples. Notice the two triangles in the middle connect the primary triad Hansa Yellow Medium, Ultramarine and Pyrrol Crimson and the secondary triad Benzamida orange, Phthalo Green and Carbazole Violet. Together they make fantastic 6 colour palette seen here. Each of these pairs opposite each other on the wheel neutralise each other to a grey or black, creating a huge range of earth and tertiary colours, with the exception of the yellow greens and the red purples. Here they are painted out in pairs. 3 - lovely deep greys 12 - don't neutralise each other to grey. good for orchids! 1 makes raw umber hues 2 neither ultramarine violet nor Smalt a perfect combination. Try amethyst? 4 Lovely orange earth colours 5 Indigo and red earth hues 6 Orange earth hues 7 Indian red and venetian red hues 8 Deep greens and greys 9 Black, grey, plum, aubergines 10 Lovely purples and deep greens 11 not so interesting. I don't tend to work with a palette of pure bright colours as I love the earth pigments, but it's fascinating to see where they all fit into the palette.
An introduction to the color wheel and color theory. We take a look at various color schemes - monochromatic, analogous, and complimentary. We will also review warm colors and cool colors.
Improve your adult coloring skills with these easy tips! Learn to color like a pro with some basic shading tricks, textures, highlights and details. Perfect for beginners!
Learn how to use the color wheel to help you choose color schemes and color mixing strategies.
Color theory is one of the most basic and most influential aspects of graphic design. Like alignment and balance, you probably won’t notice if a design’s color scheme has been chosen using the principles of color theory, but it’ll certainly be obvious if it hasn’tThis is the first post in…
The color wheel is a simple tool that can help you visualize which hues go together. We'll show you how to use this diagram to form fool-proof color schemes in any room.
Educational. Good looking. Vintage Inspired. What’s not to love about this Colour Wheel from Pottery Barn Kids? It’s printed on canvas with a pine wood frame, so nice and sturdy. The p…
Now that we are hopefully out of the woods in terms of snow and freezing temperatures it’s time to start thinking about planting flowers. Container gardening is a lot like decorating your home. There are several things you need to consider: What are your needs? Are you trying to screen out an undesirable view? What […]
How do you choose the right color for your horse? I'll tell you. I am an artist who specializes in painting horses and pets. I ...
Learn how the color wheel works in this art lesson. You will learn all about primary, secondary and tertiary colors as well as more advanced concepts like harmonious colors. Essential learning for every artist regardless of the medium they work in.
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A blog about how to properly combine colors and how to use a color wheel with different tints, tones, and shades.
Impact the way your cutsomers and employees think by mastering the art of colour psychology in interior design.
