CHAPTER 1
Basics
· Color explorations
· Patterns and mark-making
· Washes, layering, and blending
· Learning to “see” space
· Lettering
WEEK 1
Color Explorations
Color theory, which may seem simple, is a vital tool for art—especially watercolor! Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors, and combining these colors in different forms creates the color wheel. Colors directly across from each other on the wheel are complementary colors.
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