Complimentary colours

Color Theory - Quick Reference Guide

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Learn basic color schemes for more visually appealing art. Find out how to choose colors to create balane, contrast and a consistent look.

The best way to use complementary color combinations in realistic artwork is to balance the saturation of the colors, and this is easy to do with Copic Markers.

This image is part of my complementary colors exercise for my camera club. The purple BG was blotchy, so I used some PS filters--poster and texturizer. I wish the stems were longer.

color wheel

Hello, it's Keren, with the third instalment in our Colour Wheel series, this time about Triadic schemes. Each time we've looked at the Colour Wheel and some of the main colour groupings or schemes, it's really brought out the best in our bloggers and indeed, has often challenged them out of their colour comfort zone. If you're new here, or missed the previous two, we first looked at Complementary schemes where Leandra introduced the PaperArtsy paintable Colour Wheel and then a few months…

Complementary Contrast Photography

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Finding a correct color combination is one of the most important steps in designing a stylish and holistic look. This is why we’re offering you this cheat sheet, so you’ll always hit the bullseye when choosing clothes and interior decor.