🎨Understand the four basic elements of coloring: highlights, shadows, darker shadows, and ambient light.
🖌️Start with a desaturated base color and add shading by moving down your palette diagonally.
🌈Oversimplify your colors and boost the contrast for a pronounced and edgy effect.
🌅Consider the environment and add colors that reflect the surroundings.
🔍Study other artists' color choices but avoid using real photos as references.
What are the key elements of coloring?
—The key elements of coloring are highlights, shadows, darker shadows, and ambient light.
How do I start coloring without blend modes?
—Start with a desaturated base color and add shading by moving down your palette diagonally.
How can I achieve a pronounced and edgy coloring effect?
—Oversimplify your colors and boost the contrast for a pronounced and edgy effect.
Should I consider the environment when coloring?
—Yes, consider the environment and add colors that reflect the surroundings.
Can I use other artists' color choices as inspiration?
—Yes, study other artists' color choices, but avoid using real photos as references.
00:05Learn how to color like a pro without using blend modes.
00:18Understand the four basic elements of coloring: highlights, shadows, darker shadows, and ambient light.
00:52Start with a desaturated base color and add shading by moving down your palette diagonally.
01:12Oversimplify your colors and boost the contrast for a pronounced and edgy effect.
01:52Consider the environment and add colors that reflect the surroundings.
03:19Study other artists' color choices, but avoid using real photos as references.
