Analogous Color Scheme Archives

A Comprehensive Guide on the Color Wheel for Artists (Plus How to Make Your Own)

April 16, 2023August 23, 2018 by Dan Scott 15 Comments

Most people will be familiar with the artist’s color wheel, but many do not understand how to properly interpret it. The color wheel is essentially the visible spectrum of colors wrapped in a circle and it is a useful tool that helps explain what happens when we mix our paints together. In my opinion, the … Read more

Using an Analogous Color Scheme to Create Harmonious Paintings

April 3, 2024January 31, 2018 by Dan Scott 3 Comments

This post will be all about using an analogous color scheme to create beautifully harmonious paintings. I will say first and foremost that a color scheme is not really that important. I rarely start a painting with a pre-determined color scheme in mind. The color scheme itself does not really create harmony, it is just … Read more