How to use Complementary Colours

[@mkb458]

I have watched many vids on this topic and understood it...bjt you really put it all together for me on how to apply it in my work. THank you!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks very much for the feedback!

[@laurewinkelmans9501]

Your videos on colour theory have been massively helpful for me as a self-taught artist. I always understood the theory, but I never really learnt how to apply it. I was at a loss of where to start. Thank you for giving such clear advice. Also, your art pieces are incredible, so realistic-looking, your use of colour really makes them come to life.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! I felt the same with colour theory and I did study art! It's often not explained in a way that makes it useable. That's why I wanted to make those videos. Glad you found it helpful.

[@mjpete27]

Emma! Such excellent instruction! I wish your other viewers knew how important they leave a LIKE and even a small/short comment would help you get more views for your videos! I have paid so much more for less effective instruction! You have given wonderful examples and real world uses for pastels and using colors in any medium of paintings! Thank you!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! You always leave such lovely comments and yes I hope more people will continue to find my channel and do the same :-)

[@ronlogan3159]

One of the best videos explaining the use of colour. Thanks Emma.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Ron!

[@laurainel]

I agree!!

[@maria-luisatrinidad2694]

Have been admiring your work for years. Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials. Really liked the format and explanations of this one. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you Maria-Luisa. I really appreciate that as I've had to work on my video making skills over the years. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@melanieopperman6688]

Thank you for explaining the difference between complimentary colours in CMY. I still use the RYB approach.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Yes they're both relevant. I just learned the RYB first and I suppose it has stuck with me.

[@rhondaporro7116]

DOUBLE WOW !! I AM JUST TOTALLY MESMERIZED, BY YOUR GIGANTIC TALENT!!

[@melanieopperman6688]

Emma, it is such a treat looking through your work. It is lovely to see the subtle use of complimentary colours in action. And that wedding dress appears to be white, without using white - that is amazing.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I'm into pastels mainly because of Jason Morgan and you Emma😊👏👏👏👏

[@katrinalucas5173]

Wow I appreciate your tutorial but can't see how I could do it myself. I totally agree how the colors you've used absolutely improve the quality of work. You are amazing.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

The idea in it's simplest terms is just to think of the opposite colours when trying to choose a shadow colour for example or a nice background colour. Just knowing those opposite colours starts to change your ideas when you're choosing colours. It's not something that happens in one leap, it's taken me a while to get a better feel for it. You can too!

[@katrinalucas5173]

@@EmmaColbertArt thank you for replying and for your encouragement....I have a long way to go but only perseverance and practice can achieve even a fraction of your talent. But appreciate the advice alot

[@patriciaharris8213]

Great tips. Very informative. Thank you Emma.

[@scottgabriele1215]

Excellent video Emma, extremely helpful information on use of color…

[@helenanddanielreynolds4980]

This is such a valuable, informative video. Thank You so much. I love your little friend lying on your desk 🐶 ❤

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks for watching! She gets involved quite often :-)

[@laurainel]

This is an excellent video…just superb! Colour is so complex, yet after viewing this video, your clear instructions have really given me new insight where colour is concerned and how to improve my art! It also heightened my appreciation of your wonderful work! Thank you so much 😊!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you for the comment! Really appreciate it :-)

[@CatsInaCradle]

Emma this is so helpful. Thank you so much. You are absolutely amazing. 💯

[@69Papavero]

Thank you for another most instructive viedo!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Excellent....very informative... thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@claudiakzn8885]

Wonderful video! So helpful having you demonstrate this theory, thank you!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Extremely useful.thank you 🙏

[@minniejones641]

thanks for sharing, so very helpful to me. btw, your fur babies are adorable! your art is exceptional! Niagara Falls Canada

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful! Be sure to check out the other colour theory videos in that playlist :-)

[@pipwaltersart9693]

A fascinating watch Emma.

[@deniselowe4118]

Very helpful as always Emma 👍

[@jumanas4012]

thank you so much for sharing

[@wacky_paintings]

I've always loved the way my green characters look with a magenta background. This whole time they've been complimentary colours and I didn't even know it, lol. I'm excited to to try out those other ones that you mentioned too.

[@soniatrainor7310]

Thanks Emma, this was very helpful. I'm currently painting a portrait of my mum and she's wearing a red coat and a light grey ribbed skivvy. She has grey hair, so I am wondering what would be the best combination of complimentary background colours I should use?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Ah ha...see you don't even have to know the theory to see when it works. But now you know ;-)

[@alainhusson6349]

Incredible !

[@anne-mariemarshall3105]

Brilliant video

[@SpiritualChannel1]

Wow it's so beautiful thank for sharing👍👍👍 Have a blessed day. ☀️Greetings from: Spiritual Music - Meditation & Zen ☀️

[@domenicosorrentino1972]

nice color lesson, i've been always struggling in reproducing things with light and shadows, and been thinking that light is white and shadows logically is black but the result were not quite convincing me. but now i begin to look it differently, thanks

[@EmmaColbertArt]

My whole colour theory playlist might be of interest to you. kzbin.info/aero/PLbkshqfGlew_doqyQRS0ullUTyShisFjj And this month I'm bringing out a video called Light and Shade which talks about what you mentioned.

[@fotoalive]

Magnifique ! 🙏

[@punjabpainting2002]

So talented work dear friend....have a great day.....keep supporting us ❤

[@VintageJoBeth]

Really useful, thank you! 💖

[@lefthandstory1280]

Nice friend,awesome😊✌️.....☺️☺️.

[@Tililiish]

I LOOOOVE your work and your tips and your work and your channel and your work too. And your accent. Where are you from? thank you so much for all your videos. Did I tell you I love your work?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! I'm from Northern Ireland and I'm just glad when people can understand what I'm saying :-D

[@Tililiish]

@@EmmaColbertArt ohhhh I spent some time in Dublin in "another life": erasmus in DCU, as well as a work experience and my best (Irish) friend was from Donegal! I looove Ireland but had no clue you were from there. I am French. Thanks for your answer! You are inspiring me very much, as I began pastellising almost 2 years ago ♥️