COLOR BASICS

When asked what my favorite color is, so many colors come to mind that I often struggle to pick just one. My favorite color changes all the time depending on my mood, inspiration, whereabouts, and current work projects. However, I do have certain preferences—and chances are you do too! Just like choosing clothes or home décor, you will have your own color and style choices, and these will come through in your art.

Understanding color can be confusing if you are not used to working with it. Over the following pages, we’ll explore basic color theory and useful tips for finding color balance and harmony. With these techniques, you can start to build your own color palettes.

Color Wheel

The color wheel is a helpful tool for learning ...

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