Everything There Is To Know About Color Theory Paintings

By Raymond Gibson


All through history, paintings have been used in preserving memories. Although people are not as keen on observation nowadays, paintings are still a big part of our world. They are a source of income as people purchase them for purposes of decoration. They are also hobbies for different people. So for an aspiring painter or an eager learner this articles highlight information about color theory paintings.

Most people only know the colors of the rainbow and think that they are the only ones in existence. However, there are a wide variety of colors, and they are categorized into different groups. First off, there are primary colors. These are the original colors and cannot be formed by mixing any other colors. Two primary colors put together to form a secondary color.

Primary colors are also not all that plain. They may be original, but they also arrive in different shades. Some are brighter than others. Some colors are considered bias because they are considered warmer than others. Some reds are darker than others, but even the darkest shade of red will be considered warmer than the lightest shade of blue.

The result you get after mixing two primary colors entirely depends on the mixing and amounts used. For example, in mixing red and orange, the amounts used for each color will determine the end result. If you put in redder than yellow the orange produced will be red-orange. When you put in more yellow than red, the color will be yellow-orange.

As much as mixing of colors to form others appears cheaper, you should not neglect to purchase ready to go colors. This is because there are some shades of colors that are hard to appear or do not appear at all even when mixed up properly. When painting, you need uniformity and ready made colors offer put this factor in consolidation. If you however mix, the shade may not be the same one.

Greys and browns are known as tertiary colors. They are actually not as complicated as one may think. They are formed by mixing a secondary color with a primary color. The ratio used in mixing will determine the shade that will come up. The colors also used in mixing play a big role in the final shade that will come out. Different primary colors bring out different shades.

There is also the factor of complimentary colors. These complementary colors are the color left out by mixing two primary colors. You may be wondering what is the use or importance of a complimentary color. These are used to bring out a brightness and intensity in a portrait. If not used together the painting may become dull.

As you carry on with experiments, you should keep a record of all your discoveries. These save you a lot of time when you start to paint. You can easily mix paints in a short time because you have the right colors and ratios. You should learn all the transparent and opaque colors and how you can use them effectively.




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