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Color Theory Tutorial by Worqx

Color Theory Tutorial by Worqx
Why study color theory? If you are involved in the creation or design of visual documents, an understanding of color will help when incorporating it into your own designs. Choices regarding color often seem rather mystical, as many seem to base decisions on nothing other than "it looks right." While attending the University of Minnesota I enrolled in almost every course I could from different departments: graphic design, interior design, and fine arts. Communicating Color What is red? HTML Red Pantone® Red Pantone® Warm Red TRUEMATCH® 6-a Color Application With respect to the arts, color was part of the realistic, visual representation of form, but one group of painters abandoned the traditional practices regarding color in painting. The next several pages of this site offer a tutorial regarding color theory. To begin the tutorial, view: Color Basics Review resources & learn more about color: resources and bibliography To make comments or ask questions: contact worqx

Html Color Codes Becoming a Concept Artist Johannes Itten's Color Contrasts Color Worqx Johannes Itten was one of the first people to define and identify strategies for successful color combinations. Through his research he devised seven methodologies for coordinating colors utilizing the hue's contrasting properties. These contrasts add other variations with respect to the intensity of the respective hues; i.e. contrasts may be obtained due to light, moderate, or dark value. The contrast of saturation The contrast is formed by the juxtaposition of light and dark values and their relative saturation. The contrast of light and dark The contrast is formed by the juxtaposition of light and dark values. The contrast of extension Also known as the Contrast of Proportion. The contrast of complements The contrast is formed by the juxtaposition of color wheel or perceptual opposites. Simultaneous contrast The contrast is formed when the boundaries between colors perceptually vibrate. The contrast of hue The contrast is formed by the juxtaposition of different hues.

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On learning | Run Freak Run - The Fairytale This week we had an interesting question posed to us by Jarrod in the blog’s comment section. In a nutshell it was about breaking out of an old style, and whether we have any helpful views on that subject. I started writing an answer, but it blew out of proportion pretty quickly. Silver said he wants to contribute his thoughts on the matter too, but since out of the two of us I’m the “man of few words”, we decided this subject will do better as a proper blog post. My response to the question took a more “general thoughts” approach, whereas Silver talks more in depth about the production side of the concepting process. Jarrod, we hope this helps you at least a little bit! Kaija’s answer: Hi Jarrod! I definitely believe that practice makes perfect, and I think that would be most effective advice. Expanding your skillset, whether to a new style, medium, or just concentrating on a more specific aspect of a skill, like e.g. better composition means learning something new. And then practise. Kaija

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You've got some really good resources here. Thanks! by auburnbright Feb 21

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