The Color Wheel works. This is Part Two of a Color Combo Lesson - specifically targeting abstract, ethereal landscapes I enjoy painting.
As a reminder: Before I begin a painting, I choose the four main colors for the entire painting from this color wheel. I don’t have to guess what the combination should be! I have found, choosing the colors beforehand, I paint more confidently, loosely and not linger as long in specific areas.
Here is the approximate formula:
•Dominant Color - 80%
•Focal Point Color - 10%
•Spice Color - 5%
•Spice Color - 5%
I paint with a variety of the Dominant color tones all over the surface. For this landscape painting demo, I determined that the horizon line would be low… a painting of the sky. The Focal Point color is positioned on the horizon line - it’s where the eye goes. I sometimes refer to the focal point as a “speed bump” - It slows down the eye.
The last two colors - the Spice colors - are layered next to and around the Focal Point color. All this is done quickly so I can go back in and continue to move more color around, scape and play.
This is how I begin a painting, whether it is an abstract or realistic, a vase of flowers or a landscape. Get the process of painting to move forward with a theme, a concept, a sense of purpose and a title. Establish the title first - before you even start. When you work matches the title… it’s finished!
There are many color wheels. My Goof-Proof Color Wheel is only one of them. I've modified and combined different color wheels and in the process, developed a different way of thinking about color combinations for me.
Important note: Although I use only four colors, I have the freedom to use several variations of each color. Now I have choices while painting. Doesn't everyone like choices? Keep your brush wet and colorful!
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We have a new Virtual Exhibit!
The theme is “Light at the End of the Tunnel” - Specifically, the focus of this exhibit is on HOPE. I hope you all post your Light at the End of the Tunnel paintings - your vision, and enjoy looking through the gallery of work.
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