Colours

The Importance of colour

a quick vision through history and artistic examples

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Index

Introduction

Colour classification

Drawing techniques

introduction

"Colour is a power which directly influences the soul"

Wassily kandinsky (1866-1944)

introduction

Paul kLEEsenecio 1922

Paul gaugainTahiti mountains 1893

Vincent van goghThe sunflowers 1888

introduction

Claude monet The ice flowers 1880

pierre renoir girl at the piano 1875

pablo PIcasso The blind guitarrist 1903

introduction

Colour as a powerful tool

• Plays a major role in our overall state of well-being.

• Influences the way we feel and relax.

• Enhaces our environments.

• Can be used to evoke a certain mood or create a message.

colour classification

Which are the main colours?

Primary Colours

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Primary colors cannot be created by mixing any other colours together

colour classification

What if we mix them?

Secondary Colours

Made by mixing the primary colors together

colour classification

Cool Colours

Warm Colours

Based on blue undertones and bring to mind a calming effect.

Based on yellow undertones and tend to convey emotions ranging from happiness to violence.

colour classification

Warm Colours

Claude monet twilight in venice 1908

colour classification

Warm Colours

Bohemian rapsody 2018

colour classification

Warm Colours

juan gris Pablo picasso portrait 1908

Drawing techniques

Wich one to choose?

Wet Techniques

Guache, water colour or acrilyc paints. We need brushes and water so that we can get the correct mixing.

Dry Techniques

Pencil colours, pastel or charcoal. There is no need of water for the mixing.

Drawing techniques

Dry Techniques

Wet Techniques

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