Color Theory Part 2: Exploring the Harmony of Complementary Colors
Color plays a fundamental role in art, shaping compositions, evoking emotions, and conveying symbolic meanings. In this blog, I delve into the dynamic world of complementary colors and their profound impact on artistic expression. I look at how artists use complementary colors to enrich the visual experience and invite viewers on a journey of interpretation and discovery.
How to Use Solvents with Colored Pencils
Solvents are a great tool to have in your colored pencil arsenal. Learn how to use them to take your artwork to the next level and achieve painterly masterpieces.
5 Colored Pencil Paper Types Explained
Figuring out which type of paper to use when using colored pencils can be confusing. Here are 5 different paper types explained along with techniques that work well on each.
Goethe's Color Theory: Where Rainbows Meet Philosophy (and Maybe a Few Unicorns)
Join me as I jump into the world of Goethe. After I describe some of his musings on Color Theory, I’ll analyze two J.M.W. Turner paintings to observe the theory put into artistic practice. Finally, I’ll briefly suggest three ways I plan to employ Goethe’s color theory principles as I move forward on my art journey.
Part 4: Seeing Color Differently: Chevreul’s Impact on Art
In this post, I take a closer look at Michel Eugène Chevreul’s ideas about color and why they are still useful for artists today. I walk through concepts like afterimages, simultaneous contrast, warm and cool color relationships, and how color affects mood, using well-known paintings as examples. I also share simple, practical ways artists can apply these ideas in their own work without getting overwhelmed by theory.
Part 1: Should I Use Wax or Oil-Based Colored Pencils?
Should you use wax or oil-based colored pencils? In Part 1 I discuss the positives and negatives of wax-based pencils.
Part 2: Should I Use Wax or Oil-Based Colored Pencils?
Should you use wax or oil-based colored pencils? In Part 2, I discuss the positives and negatives of oil-based pencils.
5 Unexpected Things I Learned as an Artist in 2024 – And My Biggest Takeaways
As I step into the new year, I’m reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m adjusting my approach moving forward. In this blog, I’m sharing five key lessons from last year—insights that have helped me grow as an artist and might inspire you on your own creative journey.
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”