Color Theory for Beginners

Having a solid grasp of how colors mix and produce various visual effects is an essential skill for any artist. Learn the basics of color theory in this lesson!

A color wheel is a useful tool for any artist's creative workspace. In this lesson, learn how to draw a color wheel with labels in preparation for painting it.

Now that you've drawn and labeled your color wheel, it's time for the fun part—painting! In this art lesson, learn how to apply color to your 12-point wheel.

In this beginner-friendly art lesson, learn how to paint a tint, shade, and intensity scale by drawing and labeling the 7-step value scales for each.

Learn how to paint a tint, shade, and intensity scale that shows what happens when you add white and black to a color, as well as its complementary color.