Using Color Theory in Design and Life
A 10-part course with Kristen Palana
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I'm an American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi. After decades as a digital artist, in 2021 I reconnected with my fine art roots. Inspired by the lofty mission statements and goals used by the world’s top organizations, my mixed... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 9 min
- Lessons 10
- Exercises 28
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39 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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5 minColor Theory lesson 13 CQ
Explore the many meanings of the color yellow in this lesson. Plus, learn how to incorporate this versatile color into your graphic and interior designs.
with Kristen PalanaExplore the many meanings of the color yellow in this lesson. Plus, learn how to incorporate this versatile color into your graphic and interior designs.
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14 minColor Theory lesson 28 CQ
When used properly, color can be a very powerful tool in design. In this color psychology lesson, explore the impact of the colors green, red, and orange.
with Kristen PalanaWhen used properly, color can be a very powerful tool in design. In this color psychology lesson, explore the impact of the colors green, red, and orange.
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9 minColor Theory lesson 35 CQ
In this color theory lesson, learn how to channel the power of color in your everyday life. You'll review the psychology behind the colors blue and purple.
with Kristen PalanaIn this color theory lesson, learn how to channel the power of color in your everyday life. You'll review the psychology behind the colors blue and purple.
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6 minColor Theory lesson 44 CQ
In this color theory lesson, explore the psychology behind the color brown and learn how it can impact your design choices and fashion statements.
with Kristen PalanaIn this color theory lesson, explore the psychology behind the color brown and learn how it can impact your design choices and fashion statements.
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5 minColor Theory lesson 53 CQ
Learn how to use gray, white, and silver in design. These neutral colors create dramatic, futuristic, and even romantic accents when used properly.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use gray, white, and silver in design. These neutral colors create dramatic, futuristic, and even romantic accents when used properly.
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5 minColor Theory lesson 63 CQ
Black is a powerful color in graphic design, but you have to use it wisely. Learn how to incorporate it into your palette with this color psychology lesson.
with Kristen PalanaBlack is a powerful color in graphic design, but you have to use it wisely. Learn how to incorporate it into your palette with this color psychology lesson.
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3 minColor Theory lesson 72 CQ
In this color theory lesson, learn how the color pink is best used in graphic design. Then, explore options for incorporating it into your everyday life.
with Kristen PalanaIn this color theory lesson, learn how the color pink is best used in graphic design. Then, explore options for incorporating it into your everyday life.
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7 minFREEAnimation lesson 8Free4 CQ
Learn how to use color to set the mood in your artwork with this lesson. Review techniques for balancing colors and creating foreshadowing color schemes.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use color to set the mood in your artwork with this lesson. Review techniques for balancing colors and creating foreshadowing color schemes.
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7 minFREEColor Theory lesson 9Free4 CQ
Begin by learning how to select your website's colors based on the principles of color psychology. Then, review important web design elements.
with Kristen PalanaBegin by learning how to select your website's colors based on the principles of color psychology. Then, review important web design elements.
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4 minFREEColor Theory lesson 10Free3 CQ
Color theory can come in handy when picking out an outfit for a job interview. Learn how to get a leg up on the competition by dressing in the right colors.
with Kristen PalanaColor theory can come in handy when picking out an outfit for a job interview. Learn how to get a leg up on the competition by dressing in the right colors.
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1246 min12-part Adobe Suite course27 CQ
Follow digital media guru Kristen Palana as she introduces the basics of Adobe Illustrator, shows how to find a reference photo, and demonstrates how to create an illustration, from lines to color.
with Kristen PalanaFollow digital media guru Kristen Palana as she introduces the basics of Adobe Illustrator, shows how to find a reference photo, and demonstrates how to create an illustration, from lines to color.
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
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1354 min13-part Web Development course35 CQ
From touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
with Kristen PalanaFrom touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
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728 min7-part Video Editing course18 CQ
Are you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
with Kristen PalanaAre you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
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732 min7-part Creativity course20 CQ
Feel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
with Kristen PalanaFeel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
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780 min7-part iOS Development course44 CQ
Get behind the UI-UX scenes and learn how to confidently build and maintain app interfaces that deal with different iPhone screen sizes and orientations using Xcode's Auto Layout feature in Swift.
with Sanjay NoronhaGet behind the UI-UX scenes and learn how to confidently build and maintain app interfaces that deal with different iPhone screen sizes and orientations using Xcode's Auto Layout feature in Swift.
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1069 min10-part Color Theory course39 CQ
Learn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
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1154 min11-part Teaching Skills course35 CQ
Google Forms is a simple yet powerful program with many applications. This course explains how to create, edit, submit, and grade Google Forms, complete with customized layouts, fonts, and templates!
with Mr. Adam CarlsonGoogle Forms is a simple yet powerful program with many applications. This course explains how to create, edit, submit, and grade Google Forms, complete with customized layouts, fonts, and templates!
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692 min6-part Color Theory course49 CQ
If you are an aspiring painter struggling to create the perfect colors, this is the course for you! Review color mixing, learn to create a color chart using ratios, and try out your new techniques!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIf you are an aspiring painter struggling to create the perfect colors, this is the course for you! Review color mixing, learn to create a color chart using ratios, and try out your new techniques!
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39 min3-part Acrylic Painting course7 CQ
This beginner's course for artists is a great way to get acquainted with the basics of color theory, how to use a color wheel when painting, and what hues you need on your palette.
with Little Art TalksThis beginner's course for artists is a great way to get acquainted with the basics of color theory, how to use a color wheel when painting, and what hues you need on your palette.
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793 min7-part Acrylic Painting course49 CQ
Learn how to paint a tropical beach sunset using acrylics on canvas. Artist Ben Saber demonstrates his complete painting process. Follow along to complete this step-by-step landscape painting.
with Ben SaberLearn how to paint a tropical beach sunset using acrylics on canvas. Artist Ben Saber demonstrates his complete painting process. Follow along to complete this step-by-step landscape painting.
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1069 min10-part Color Theory course39 CQ
Learn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
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542 min5-part Color Theory course23 CQ
If you're a young, novice artist, this course will help you to understand basic color theory through practical application. Create a color wheel, as well as tint, shade, and intensity scales.
If you're a young, novice artist, this course will help you to understand basic color theory through practical application. Create a color wheel, as well as tint, shade, and intensity scales.