COLOR THEORY BASICS

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Color theory helps us to understand how colors relate to one another. Certain colors work together better than others to convey a particular mood in a drawing. Choosing the right colors can make the difference between a good drawing and a great drawing.

When you narrow down the limitless choices of the color wheel to a particular selection of colors, you have created the color palette for your drawing. Understanding color theory is essential to developing effective color palettes.

In this chapter, we will experiment with developing different color palettes. Take mental note of which color combinations are pleasing to you. ...

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