Have you got the blues? You know – Cobalt, Ultramarine, Cerulean, Phthalo… YInMin – what? That’s right – YInMin. It’s a new blue, well at least a new pigment. And before you get all excited and run out to the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: color theory
Knowing where colors are found on the color wheel is just one step to understanding color theory. You must also understand practical applications of using color theory in your artworks and designs. Seldom are colors used as their pure hue. … Continue reading
A few posts ago, I shared a cool animation that showed what effect color can have on our minds. This animation works because the colors used are complementary colors. (You can see the animation by visiting Fun with Complementary Colors.) … Continue reading
Complementary colors are colors that are located directly across from each other on the color wheel. An example of this would be the color relationship of orange and blue or red and green. Complementary color relationships tend to be my … Continue reading
Finding the right color wheel chart can be a daunting task. There are literally hundreds of thousands of color wheel charts out there. Most of which are never quite what you need for the art lesson. Part of the issue … Continue reading
Color theory is an important part of creating any artworks that include color. It is important in painting, drawing, design and sculpture. It is equally important that all students of art learn the basics of color theory. I think most … Continue reading