Скачать с ютуб Color Theory: How to Pick a Color Scheme for Paintings в хорошем качестве

Color Theory: How to Pick a Color Scheme for Paintings

Of all aspects of color I think that color combining to create a harmonious color scheme in a painting is the most difficult aspect. When it comes to creating a painting, choosing the right colors can make all the difference in setting the mood and achieving cohesiveness. So, let's explore the five main ways to combine colors for your artwork. 5 Effective Ways to Combine Color: Analogous Color Scheme: Choosing colors that are neighbors on the color wheel creates an analagous color scheme of very closely related colors. Complementary Color Scheme: By painting two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as blue and orange, red and green or yellow and purple, you get a complimentary color scheme complementary scheme. Triadic Color Combination: Using three colors that are evenly spaces around the color wheel gives you a triadic color combination. Split Complementary Color Scheme: Here's a personal favorite—a twist on complementary colors. It's like you start with a complimentary color combination but with one of the colors choose the two colors on either side of the compliment to give a little bit more variation. Tetradic Color Combination: If you're feeling adventurous, try creating a square or rectangle within the color wheel. This gives you four colors to work with, often forming two pairs of complementary colors. So, once you've chosen your color combination, what's next? Well, that's where your personal style and artistic intent come into play. Dominant and Subdued: You could opt for one dominant, saturated color and another that's more subdued. This approach creates a clear hierarchy in your artwork and prevents it from looking chaotic. Shadows and Highlights: Some artists prefer unifying the shadow side of their work with a specific color, like a brown. They save their chosen color scheme for the light side, creating a very cohesive look. Limited Palette: Alternatively, you can stick strictly to your chosen colors and use black and white for lights and shadows. This can result in a bold, graphic style with a strong color scheme. Adding Complexity: For those who want a bit more intricacy you can incorporate colors adjacent to your main choices to create subtle variations within the lights and shadows of your elements, adding depth without overwhelming the primary color scheme. Ultimately, the choice is yours. Whether you opt for a simplified or more complex approach to color combining, remember that it's all about achieving the effect you desire and conveying the emotions you intend in your art. So there you have it—a crash course in color combining. I hope this helps you create stunning and cohesive color schemes for your paintings. Remember, practice makes perfect, so experiment and find what works best for your unique artistic vision. Happy painting! For more information about my art and classes visit kristygordon.com