Hey Colorers- today we're talking color palettes! Many professional artists stick to very similar color color palettes across their body of work. You'll see strong use of Indigo Blue, Dark Purple, and a funky pale periwinkle color that Copic users call B60 throughout most of my artwork. It's an odd day when I don't use all three. What are your favorite palette staples? What colors do you have a hard time not-using? Tell me about it below!
Ok ok I am super guilty of grabbing random colors cause I like them. I tend to get myself into trouble doing that every time. At the end I kick myself for not planning better. So what I do is do the project again and call the first time around my practice run where I learned what colors not to use. LOL. Yeah it would be better if I planned in the first place. Thank you for specific tips on planning and simplifying.
You always make me chuckle because I know we have similar highly sarcastic inner voices. As long as that practice run isn't the only run, you can call it practice ;)
A very good video and simple nice explanations. An absolute must for beginners and young artists. Btw, I learned all that years ago as a teenager, after my art teacher asked me if I've studied color theory (note: All my art teachers adored me, maybe because art classes in Germany are very lowly valued and you basically just play around with cheap water colors. There's not much variety in university to classical art, unless you move to the techincal, illustrational, digital or design department). After I asked what that was she explained, and I got myself the book with the title 'Zur Farbenlehre' ('About Color Theory')by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Yes, he is a known poet. But also a scientist. And if you go deeper into this theme, color is more science than anything else) the very next day. And I realised that I've used several of the teachings already subconciously or without proper education just from observation. That was one of the most useful ways I've spent my money. Ever.
Great tip, I'll look for the book. Surprisingly, Sir Issac Newton also hit on color theory too. He's more concerned with the spectrum and light waves but he dabbled in why colors look pleasing together. I love to hear about these geniuses who dabbled in many fields.
It also seems to work well with most marker collections. Especially with blues, people tend to buy all the 20s or all the 30s and you can squeak out a pretty good color palette, even with a small collection.
This was a great video, but I have a headache now from over-thinking. I've progressed to the point that I create my own projects, but I still have a difficult time limiting my color pallet. I need to challenge myself to use more limited colors than those I see in a photo reference. Thanks for pointing that out. Off to do some more mental gymnastics!
3 is the magic number for me. I see lots of artists working with 4 and 5 but it always feels like a juggling act to me. With three, I can come up with several different values to beef up the color range. Try it but know that you might be someone more comfortable with 4.
I get it. It's hard. And when copying someone else's sample always looks so darned good, it's even harder to try something new and untested. But that's the catch, you can test it before you try it. I think students get so locked into "making" that they forget to plan and test.
Guilty, and occasionally overwhelmed, as charged, I love colors - so many colors. Now I am worried that if I "taste the rainbow" I might "rainbow vomit" in public. SMH & LOL But all kidding aside. I have the most fun when I create art when I am spontaneous, too much planning stifles my "creative moment" and makes me anxious that I'm doing it wrong and then I have unfinished projects laying around. Maybe that's why I love to doodle!
So yes, I'd say that planning does kill spontaneity but the truth is that spontaneity rarely works well on levels above doodling. Nothing wrong with doodling and coloring on the fly but if someone wants to take it a step further, it's not usually the proficiency skills that they're lacking, it's planning.
Hey Colorers- today we're talking color palettes! Many professional artists stick to very similar color color palettes across their body of work. You'll see strong use of Indigo Blue, Dark Purple, and a funky pale periwinkle color that Copic users call B60 throughout most of my artwork. It's an odd day when I don't use all three.
What are your favorite palette staples? What colors do you have a hard time not-using? Tell me about it below!
No matter what the color palette, they looked good enough to eat! That's realism for me! Thx, Amy!
Very helpful Video.! Definitely need to a ring them back. Would love to see more of this channel.!
Thank you! I've got new videos out, just launched a new demo a few minutes ago.
Ok ok I am super guilty of grabbing random colors cause I like them. I tend to get myself into trouble doing that every time. At the end I kick myself for not planning better. So what I do is do the project again and call the first time around my practice run where I learned what colors not to use. LOL. Yeah it would be better if I planned in the first place. Thank you for specific tips on planning and simplifying.
You always make me chuckle because I know we have similar highly sarcastic inner voices. As long as that practice run isn't the only run, you can call it practice ;)
A very good video and simple nice explanations. An absolute must for beginners and young artists.
Btw, I learned all that years ago as a teenager, after my art teacher asked me if I've studied color theory (note: All my art teachers adored me, maybe because art classes in Germany are very lowly valued and you basically just play around with cheap water colors. There's not much variety in university to classical art, unless you move to the techincal, illustrational, digital or design department). After I asked what that was she explained, and I got myself the book with the title 'Zur Farbenlehre' ('About Color Theory')by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Yes, he is a known poet. But also a scientist. And if you go deeper into this theme, color is more science than anything else) the very next day. And I realised that I've used several of the teachings already subconciously or without proper education just from observation.
That was one of the most useful ways I've spent my money. Ever.
Great tip, I'll look for the book. Surprisingly, Sir Issac Newton also hit on color theory too. He's more concerned with the spectrum and light waves but he dabbled in why colors look pleasing together. I love to hear about these geniuses who dabbled in many fields.
Amazing! I am envious of your talent. I love the way you combine two mediums of alcohol markers and pencils! I'm on the way to your web site! Lol
Thanks, London! Hope you find the website equally inspiring and super informative!
Wow great video - thanks Amy. Makes so much sense picking a light, medium and dark of ur three colours. Surely I can do that ha ha.
It also seems to work well with most marker collections. Especially with blues, people tend to buy all the 20s or all the 30s and you can squeak out a pretty good color palette, even with a small collection.
This was a great video, but I have a headache now from over-thinking. I've progressed to the point that I create my own projects, but I still have a difficult time limiting my color pallet. I need to challenge myself to use more limited colors than those I see in a photo reference. Thanks for pointing that out. Off to do some more mental gymnastics!
3 is the magic number for me. I see lots of artists working with 4 and 5 but it always feels like a juggling act to me. With three, I can come up with several different values to beef up the color range. Try it but know that you might be someone more comfortable with 4.
Thank you for the great tips!!! I know I need to challenge myself more to do my own thing vs. following someone else's recipe all the time.
I get it. It's hard. And when copying someone else's sample always looks so darned good, it's even harder to try something new and untested. But that's the catch, you can test it before you try it. I think students get so locked into "making" that they forget to plan and test.
Love the class !!
Thanks Elena, can't wait to see your jellybean project! I'm guessing there will be more pink beans in yours...
I don’t know where your at, but you’re videos are Awesome and helpful. Make more please.
Thanks! We're making plans to start up again this summer.
@@AmyShulke looking forward to this.! Can’t wait
Hee hee next project !!!!
Are you making a card out of this one next? I can't wait!!! ruclips.net/channel/UCdcz6InJaGwAtlttFfyW92w
How did you know I was struggling with this? Thanks Amy, this helps.
Because you're not alone! I even catch myself getting a little too circusy sometimes :)
Thanks Amy, very informative
I'm glad to be of help!
Great video Amy! You’re the best teacher! I love rainbow vomit 😂
LOL. Gotta admit: of all the kinds to have, rainbow is the best :)
Guilty, and occasionally overwhelmed, as charged, I love colors - so many colors. Now I am worried that if I "taste the rainbow" I might "rainbow vomit" in public. SMH & LOL But all kidding aside. I have the most fun when I create art when I am spontaneous, too much planning stifles my "creative moment" and makes me anxious that I'm doing it wrong and then I have unfinished projects laying around. Maybe that's why I love to doodle!
So yes, I'd say that planning does kill spontaneity but the truth is that spontaneity rarely works well on levels above doodling. Nothing wrong with doodling and coloring on the fly but if someone wants to take it a step further, it's not usually the proficiency skills that they're lacking, it's planning.