Category Archives: color harmony

Using a “Key” Color in Your Paintings

When I first began considering watercolor as a medium, I remember being attracted to the freshness and transparency in the many paintings that I saw. I also realized after attempting the medium there was so much to learn in not … Continue reading →

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Using a Color Scheme in Landscape Paintings

The secondary color scheme using green, orange, and violet are especially good in landscape paintings.  It is very good at creating harmony which landscapes paintings need to give you that inviting feeling of being able to walk right into them. … Continue reading →

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What Does Color Scheme Mean? Why Is It Important?

  Color schemes are very valuable when trying to express yourself in a harmonious painting.  There are a variety of these found on the triadic color wheel. Primary Color Scheme:  Red, Yellow, and Blue.  You can use primaries to neutralize … Continue reading →

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