Color Theory and Value Studies
Explore the basics of color theory, including the color wheel, complementary colors, and value scales. This exercise helps you build stronger palettes and compositions by understanding relationships between hues and tones.
Steps:
- Paint or draw a basic color wheel using primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
- Create a grayscale value scale from white to black.
- Practice using warm vs. cool colors in simple studies.
- Make a monochromatic painting using a single hue and varying values.
- Try mixing complementary colors to create neutrals.
Video Tutorial
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