Curating Color Palettes
By now, we have covered a lot about colors, primaries, color temperatures, creating color wheels (and charts), and mixing unique colors that are not limited to but can fall under vintage, pastel, vibrant, or evocative categories. The best way forward with color mixing is always being curious and willing to experiment. This brings us to our next section: “Curating Color Palettes.”
While I’m sure you’ve gained significant confidence in approaching or picking colors for your next artwork, sometimes it may still feel daunting, and that’s absolutely OK. Here are some of my go-to techniques and considerations that I use to effectively create color palettes.
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