How to Create Color Paintings That Captivate Viewers Instantly
Go to any gallery and see what attracts you as you cross the room. It is normally not about what you are referring to. Usually, it is a flash of cadmium red on dark teal, or a violet gradation to gold. The first thing we see is the colour – before we see a face, a landscape or an abstract shape. Knowing and understanding how to use color intentionally in a color painting can transform the way you paint. No matter if you are in an advanced stage of your career or just starting. Understanding how to produce more vibrant color art – from choosing the colors to sharing the art with others, can help you win color contests and stop viewers to look at your artwork. Color Is a Language - Even Before It Is a Technique Even before writing, people used to use color art and gestures, and drawings to communicate. Colour had significance, and ochre, charcoal, and earth colours covered the walls of the caves. Both warm and cool colours were used to show the urgency, fire, calmness, cha...
