Ways to Make Green
Learn a few ways to make green from the closest color match you have or from scratch. This process works for mixing any color.
Making Reds and Yellows Pop on Black Paper
We’ve all heard about making colors pop on dark papers. But some colors “pop” more successfully than others. Today’s question comes from a reader who asks for suggestions on making reds and yellows pop on black paper.
Choosing Colors that Work Together
Several readers have wanted to know the best methods for choosing colors that work together. Experimenting is a good way to discover those happy color relationships, but it does get old fairly quickly. Isn’t there a better way? Yes, there is, and I’d like to welcome fellow artist Sarah Renae …
How to Draw Vibrant Shadows
Knowing how to draw vibrant shadows is key to realistic art. It doesn’t matter what medium you prefer, if your shadows are weak, contrast is weak. Weak contrast makes for flat artwork, and we all know flat artwork doesn’t usually look very realistic. So how to do you get strong …
The Complementary Under Drawing Method
Today, I’d like to explain one of my favorite ways to draw: The complementary under drawing method. We’ll talk about what makes this drawing method unique, how you can use it to advantage, and few disadvantages to consider, as well. The Complementary Under Painting Method Explained The color wheel is …
4 General Colored Pencil Tips
Today, I want to share four general colored pencil tips resulting from reader questions. Topics include tips for drawing water, drawing fur, drawing on colored paper, and a question about color theory. Four General Colored Pencil Tips 1. What Tips Do You Suggest for Drawing Water? The best tip I …
Color Theory Drawing Exercise
We’ve spent the month talking about color theory and how it affects your art. We have an extra (fifth) Saturday in this month, so I thought I’d share a color theory drawing exercise…. just for fun. Well, and for learning, too. So are you ready to get started with your …
The Most Important Thing to Get Right with Colored Pencils
What is the most important thing to get right with colored pencils (or any other medium?) Most new artists think it’s color. Are they right?
How Color Theory Influences Art
Last week, we talked a little bit about basic color theory. This week, we’ll take a look at how color theory influences art in general and how it can help you with your art in particular. Let’s look at a few ways color theory influences art; yes, even your art! …
Understanding the Basics of Color Theory
If you’re like me, the very thought of color theory evokes all kinds of complicated definitions, higher levels of learning, and intimidation. But every artist needs to understand the basics of color theory, and how it affects their art. Fortunately, it’s not really all that complicated. In short, color theory …
