Color Theory for Artists | Color Wheel Basics

Learn how artists use color theory to take their art to the next level!
An easy-to-understand guide to color choice & color combinations, including practical examples of how they are used. Hope you enjoy!
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IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Why Color Theory is useful to artists
00:41 Test your color awareness with cool optical illusions!
02:25 Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary colors
03:32 Complementary Colors
04:11 Analogous Colors (Harmonious Colors)
04:55 Split-complementary color combinations
05:18 Triadic color palette
05:34 Tetradic color palette
05:57 Monochromatic color palette
06:24 Color Hue
06:55 Color Value
07:27 Color Saturation
08:02: Value and Saturation with Norman Rockwell
08:54 Color Temperature
09:19 Warm and Cool colors in Landscape paintings
10:04 Emotional color association with moods and feelings
11:23 Optical illusions explained: No color exists in isolation
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  • @ElysianValkyrie
    @ElysianValkyrie26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Dena this is the best explanation I’ve seen so far and your channel deserves more likes

  • @randomnative3630
    @randomnative36302 жыл бұрын

    This is the absolute best description of the subject I have experienced. Thank you for this.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you so much!

  • @itzawrap
    @itzawrap2 жыл бұрын

    Great work Dena.

  • @rashirai8741
    @rashirai87412 жыл бұрын

    It's really surprising that such amazing video, with great explanation have so less views n likes😕

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊😊

  • @yeniffergarth9253
    @yeniffergarth92532 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best, direct and comprehensive color theory and applications I have seen. 👏🏾 Thank you for explaining Hue, Value and Temperature. I am new to painting and it has been difficult to get all of this straight.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that, thank you Yeniffer!

  • @thinkingarchitect9084
    @thinkingarchitect90842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for that very educational explanation about colors.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you found it useful. Thank you!

  • @jb9201
    @jb92012 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. A wealth of information to digest. Thank you

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your comment. I'm so glad you found it interesting!

  • @devorapiha1640
    @devorapiha16402 жыл бұрын

    So carefully organized and clear. I like how you explain the color choices in the paintings from master artists. It helps make the colors jump out of the famous paintings rather than only seeing the subject.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Devora! I'm so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it. ❤❤

  • @hollymagady2330
    @hollymagady23302 жыл бұрын

    VERY impressive, Dena! Really sophisticated visuals and beautifully presented. I learned a lot! This clearly took a lot of time and thought to pull together. You should be proud. Really fascinating! Much hatzlacha with this project. And you look beautiful!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Holly! So lovely to hear from you, and thank you so much for all the wonderful feedback! ❤

  • @tziporaklaver3086
    @tziporaklaver30862 жыл бұрын

    This is a really great, compelling and polished presentation of color theory and its practical applications! Way to go!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy you liked it and appreciate the lovely comment! Thank you!

  • @divyasinghart
    @divyasinghart2 жыл бұрын

    Best video I have seen on color theory. I learned a lot. Thank you for this:)

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Divya! I'm so glad you enjoyed i!

  • @BhusanArts
    @BhusanArts2 жыл бұрын

    Wow.... beautifully explained.. Great work...

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you liked it, thank you for your comment!

  • @AnthonyEnglish
    @AnthonyEnglish2 жыл бұрын

    I’d seen colour wheels before but had no understanding of tints, hues or the different combinations. The examples from art works really drove the point home very well.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Anthony! I'm so happy you learned something!

  • @asap6100
    @asap61002 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best videos on art and usage of colors and shadows! Thank you! ❤️

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that!

  • @Allyballybean
    @Allyballybean2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you for that very comprehensive overview of quite a complicated and potentially confusing subject. It’d be quite useful to have a pdf cheat sheet with all of the concepts illustrated.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you found it helpful. A cheat sheet is a great idea, I will try to put one together!

  • @bizzybee852
    @bizzybee8522 жыл бұрын

    I am new to painting, and this was very helpful, and you kept it just the right length to keep it from being overwhelming. Thank you!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment. Good luck with your painting!!

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak42802 жыл бұрын

    fantastic explanation/vid! thank you

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Karen!

  • @BetterCallDaddy
    @BetterCallDaddy2 жыл бұрын

    Wow Dena, this is really well done

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @deroga5
    @deroga5 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @annihull6373
    @annihull63732 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Thanks for the helpful information.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Anni!

  • @ScottKIlb66
    @ScottKIlb662 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Dena! Glad to see you here on KZread. Thank you for inviting everyone!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to have you join, Scott! Thanks for the support!

  • @debraweinstein5109
    @debraweinstein51092 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the informative color theory lesson with great examples!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hillelawaskar5791
    @hillelawaskar57912 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @yiskahsarahcafazzo1467
    @yiskahsarahcafazzo14672 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Well put together and lots of clearly presented information!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your feedback, thank you Yiskah Sarah!

  • @debbiesassen3115
    @debbiesassen31152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Dena. You've done an amazing job here. I learned so much about color.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear it, thanks Debbie!

  • @wadeforbes7600
    @wadeforbes76002 жыл бұрын

    You are truly bringing the best out of others with this. Great content Dena.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks Wade!

  • @LiaAlex
    @LiaAlex2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great tutorial! Thank you Dena!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! :)

  • @artbya613
    @artbya6132 жыл бұрын

    Great video and editing! I so miss your classes. This is a great alternative:) I love how you bring in paintings from the masters and explain the history behind them. And your voice is perfect for teaching😊 Can't wait for more videos!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I miss having you in class too! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @malkamichaelabarshishat8689
    @malkamichaelabarshishat86892 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!! Well paced, very clear information, thought provoking and educational. In a few minutes you have managed to explain what takes many several hours! Looking fw to seeing more! Hatzlacha!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the lovely comment!! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!

  • @health_secrets_of_moringa
    @health_secrets_of_moringa10 ай бұрын

    ❤ awesome presentation

  • @brachagoetz9140
    @brachagoetz91402 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @rivapomerantzwrites
    @rivapomerantzwrites2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome presentation, Dena. I learned a lot here and you are so amazingly talented!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Riva!!

  • @ramonabehan4177
    @ramonabehan41772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, it was very helpful. You’re an amazing artist!

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you found it helpful Ramona! Thank you!

  • @irismarx7258
    @irismarx72582 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I learned so much! Thank you 🙂 💜

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear it!! 💜

  • @health_secrets_of_moringa
    @health_secrets_of_moringa10 ай бұрын

    Excellent love it

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad, thank you!

  • @sstar4126
    @sstar41262 жыл бұрын

    As more of a beginner, this puts together plenty of complex color theories into clear and practical understanding. The examples used of each of the theories are spectacular. For ages we have been presented with famous painting and now your explanations bring a much deeper appreciation of what make them popular. I may not become a popular artist but I definitely have a much greater appreciation of the art. Especially seeing your own amazing artwork. I look forward to seeing more of you work. Well worth buying an art course - do you have online courses? THANKS SO MUCH

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments! I am so glad you enjoyed this and learned something. I am in the process of creating my first art course online, feel free to email me for info! DenaArt@gmail.com

  • @prikshitverma3885
    @prikshitverma38852 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ✌️

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thanks for your comment Prikshit!

  • @foltz-art
    @foltz-art2 жыл бұрын

    Super groovy video Luv I like the way you think 🎨🖼😻😘💋🙏🥳✌💞🐈

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! 😊🙏

  • @lantanalanta1709
    @lantanalanta17092 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you.

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lantana!

  • @lantanalanta1709

    @lantanalanta1709

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DenaAckermanArt You are welcome!

  • @mparves3530
    @mparves35302 ай бұрын

    cool explain ❤

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone21512 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, your art is beautiful Dena. Thank you

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Christine!! I'm happy to hear it!

  • @LunaticMarbleAjay
    @LunaticMarbleAjay2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @DenaAckermanArt
    @DenaAckermanArt2 жыл бұрын

    SKIP AHEAD to the chapter you want ⏩ 00:00 Intro 00:24 Why Color Theory is useful to artists 00:41 Test your color awareness with cool optical illusions! 02:25 Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary colors 03:32 Complementary Colors 04:11 Analogous Colors (Harmonious Colors) 04:55 Split-complementary color combinations 05:18 Triadic color palette 05:34 Tetradic color palette 05:57 Monochromatic color palette 06:24 Color Hue 06:55 Color Value 07:27 Color Saturation 08:02: Value and Saturation with Norman Rockwell 08:54 Color Temperature 09:19 Warm and Cool colors in Landscape paintings 10:04 Emotional color association with moods and feelings 11:23 Optical illusions explained: No color exists in isolation

  • @un-officiallyprogrammer9080
    @un-officiallyprogrammer90805 ай бұрын

    You are so amazing.

  • @roholdt
    @roholdt2 жыл бұрын

    It is very helpful

  • @DenaAckermanArt

    @DenaAckermanArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear, thank you for your comment Henrik!

  • @Ayeshasbrushmagic
    @Ayeshasbrushmagic3 ай бұрын

    Great

  • @laurasteves647
    @laurasteves647 Жыл бұрын

    hi