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Color Theory for Beginners

23 CQ
5 Lessons
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    1. Basic Color Theory
    A lesson with Ms. Beachler's Artroom
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    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!

    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!

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    2. How to Draw a Color Wheel
    A lesson with Ms. Beachler's Artroom
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    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.

    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.

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    3. How to Paint a Color Wheel
    A lesson with Ms. Beachler's Artroom
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    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.

    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.

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    4. How to Prepare Tint & Shade Scales
    A lesson with Ms. Beachler's Artroom
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    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.

    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.

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    5. How to Paint Tint & Shade Scales
    A lesson with Ms. Beachler's Artroom
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    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.

    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.