Colours

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a quick vision through history and artistic examples

The Importance of colour

Drawing techniques

Colour classification

Introduction

Index

introduction

"Colour is a power which directly influences the soul"

Wassily kandinsky (1866-1944)

Paul kLEEsenecio1922

Paul gaugainTahiti mountains1893

Vincent van goghThe sunflowers1888

introduction

pierre renoirgirl at the piano1875

Claude monetThe ice flowers1880

pablo PIcassoThe blind guitarrist1903

introduction

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

• Enhaces our environments.

• Influences the way we feel and relax.

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

Colour as a powerful tool

introduction

Primary colors cannot be created by mixing any other colours together

Primary Colours

colour classification

Which are the main colours?

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Made by mixing the primary colors together

Secondary Colours

colour classification

What if we mix them?

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

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

Cool Colours

Warm Colours

colour classification

Claude monettwilight in venice1908

Warm Colours

colour classification

Bohemian rapsody2018

Warm Colours

colour classification

juan grisPablo picasso portrait1908

Warm Colours

colour classification

Drawing techniques

Wet Techniques

Dry Techniques

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

Wich one to choose?

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

Drawing techniques

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Dry Techniques

Wet Techniques

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