How To Read A Color Wheel for Artists

Confused by color wheels? There's a LOT of information on these handy little tools, IF you understand how to read them. If you love to paint, make sure to watch this video and pick up a color wheel for your toolbox!
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[@jamestaylor8217]

Thank you. In 78 years I've never understood color You make it logical, intuitive and simple.

[@lynnelmiller1402]

Thank you for making the color wheel understandable. I'm 73 and took up adult coloring books recently. If you know nothing about drawing or painting, coloring is relaxing and engaging. What am learning quickly is that not all colors look good together. With all the detail in a coloring book it's almost overwhelming to choose colors. This will help tremendously.

[@louiseeathorne-mellow9105]

I am 56 - had the wheel 30 years + never quite understood - thank you for sharing your wisdom 💡 🙏

[@kapang9233]

This is what I need in my pocket. Never interested in learning color in my life, but now that I’m picking up a new hobby (photography) it makes sense to start learning the basics color theory.

[@shameelahgani]

Much needed 😅Thank you 🌼

[@shannonburns2289]

Such a helpful tutorial. The day I received my "Color Wheel", I searched for just such a thing - tutorial - and, as the search gods would have it, I fell upon yours. I now have a solid just-the-facts source to view and review many times. Thank you.

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@fabshelleyg6214]

Yes thank you!!

[@nilimaagarwal8697]

Please make a video about which colours look good together. I am an artist and often find it difficult to choose the cour combination

[@susanback7403]

Thank you. I've been painting for years and never quite understood the color wheel.

[@dianecisek8268]

I bought a color wheel when I started painting 3 yrs ago. I never had a clue how to use it. Thank you for the straight forward approach.

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@user-eh1dl2tk5u]

No one has bothered to explain this to me, ever and I've been in art school off and on for two decades! Thank you!! I wish I'd been paying attention a long time ago. I'm now teaching color theory to my students and will pass this on first thing.

[@kmelliott61]

Wow, NOW, I know or have an understanding of this color wheel. Thank you SO much. I have a better understanding when I am shown and explained instead of left to reading it on my own! I appreciate your explanation of this and cannot thank you enough!

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@lilianilli2531]

I can now use the Colour Wheel. I bought it but I couldn't understand how it works. Am more interested in clothes than painting. But still thumps up.

[@fabshelleyg6214]

I just order a pack of three wheels off Amazon and was wondering what was the difference between the three, now I get it! You may have thought this was super basic and maybe it was but you've set me on the right path!

[@BorislavSeslija]

You are a great person to listen to 🙏 Thank you for your lovely explanation. God 🙌

[@NMRengringNataliaManiszewska]

This video was a such helpful for me, Thank You💚💚💚

[@ArtSummits]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful 🙂

[@ANISHMEDIAINTL]

Thank you so much for this. Applying color is indeed both science and art.

[@sel7666]

Unbelievably helpful!! Mahalo! 🌺

[@ArtSummits]

Thanks!

[@thelasonj]

Thank you. This was very helpful. 🩷

[@peterameas9785]

Thank you. Your explanation was spot on and now I know how to use my color wheel.

[@ArtSummits]

🎉

[@03500]

Excellent explanation thank you so much

[@jwajed873]

This is pretty helpful. Thx!

[@creaturethirteen4315]

So helpful thank you

[@ArtSummits]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewalvarez7389]

Thank you!!

[@heatheredwards7158]

Ohhhhh, thank you for this! I just bought this color wheel, in the hopes it would help me understand color theory. Alas, it wasn’t helping much. Then I found your video, and NOW, I understand. THANK YOU!!!

[@ArtSummits]

You're welcome!

[@asimsiddiq7792]

@@ArtSummits I want this color wheel what's the process

[@ArtSummits]

@@asimsiddiq7792 a link to purchase a color wheel is listed in the comments below the video. Just click "Show More" to see it. You can also find color wheels at many arts and crafts stores!

[@deborahpaskow7705]

Your video was Great 😅. I learned a lot from it. Thanks

[@photographedemode]

Brillant, thank you

[@HoldenJulian]

Very clear and concise. Thank you

[@peppamlowe]

Thank you so much! This has been a most helpful explanation of the colour wheel. 🥰

[@ArtSummits]

Thanks, Tracey! We're so happy to hear it was helpful ☺️

[@dianecharest8365]

Thank you.

[@vinnyrao509]

This has been very helpful :) Thank you so much

[@deborahpaskow7705]

Your video was Great😅😅

[@terryvaughn677]

Well done!!!!

[@ArtSummits]

Thank you!

[@henryhenderson3300]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtSummits]

😊

[@josephorozco7628]

Best explanation on a color wheel ever! Thanks for this.

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@NaiaTattoo]

Very nice!! 🎉

[@michaelklein5242]

Thank you so much! There were a number of aspects to using my color wheel that truly stymied me until now. 👏👏

[@hawknasty696]

thank you so much for this video ill be re watching this again and again until i can fully commit it to memory color mixing has been my biggest weak point as an artist and this has helped immeasurably

[@ArtSummits]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@debbieabruzzini7004]

Best description. I understand it, finally!

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊

[@deborahbaker3177]

Excellent! I've had my color wheel for a year+ and haven't really understood enough to use it. I especially found the last bit about value helpful--explains why some of my painting is blah--too flat as my colors tend to fall between 6-8. Thanks!!

[@ArtSummits]

Thanks, Deborah! I'm so happy that the video was helpful 🙂

[@asimsiddiq7792]

@@ArtSummits hello, can you please guide me how and where I can get this color wheel, I will be very thankful to you if can guide me about it's availability Thanks and regards 🙏

[@ArtSummits]

@@asimsiddiq7792 I replied on your other comment as well, but you can find the link to purchase a color wheel in the comments below the video. Click "Show More" to see it.

[@yeshonestly4268]

Thank you, the best explanation of colour I have seen. You make it so simple to understand 👍🏻👏👍🏻

[@ArtSummits]

I'm glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@rosache17]

good explain, i am going to buy the color wheel before i found your video to understand how to use, thank you

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Great information. 👍🏼 Thank you!

[@mrskemp230]

Thank you. Did a great job explaining.

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

that was GREAT ty

[@deardaughter]

You're awesome.

[@GONZOFAM7]

Brilliant

[@maryf7230]

Thank you for you great explanation of the wheel. I am new at watercolor and I have been a little lost with mixing and how to make color. Thanks

[@ArtSummits]

We're so glad to hear that it was helpful, Mary F! If you're interested in learning more about color mixing, be sure to check out the link above to our course, Stop Making Mud 🙂

[@user-qijuyuhua]

Very detailed and helpful video❤ can you please do a video on watercolour paint set review?😊

[@GrandJan46]

Very helpful. Thanks so much and now I know how to use my color wheel 😁🧑🏼‍🎨🎨

[@ArtSummits]

Yay! 🎉

[@debblws1961]

I just found your channel. This is the most informative I have ever heard the color wheel explained. Thank you.

[@ArtSummits]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@monicanath1951]

Thank you !🙂

[@ArtSummits]

You're welcome!

[@jodybaker6981]

Thank you sooo much, I have been so confused about the color wheel and this clears it up!!

[@ArtSummits]

I'm glad it was helpful, Jody!

[@joannewalsh7005]

Very helpful review!

[@ArtSummits]

Thanks Joanne!

[@banoumiel8419]

Merci beaucoup Super explications Thanks a lot Great explanations

[@antnee5150]

Love your video ,watched many videos trying to learn the wheel. Your explanations were so simple to follow. Thank you so much!

[@ArtSummits]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@lefthandstory1280]

Very nice sharing😃✌️

[@ArtSummits]

Thank you! 😊

[@gregorysmith1759]

Thanks

[@wunna8657]

Thank you so much for this clear and simple explanation ! Do you recommend any colour theory book for a beginner?

[@oathpeterson]

🙏😘

[@shakyarabindra3615]

🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@livinginthenow]

I'm confused. If a "tint" is what you get when you add white to a color, why does "neutral tint" watercolor make a color darker?

[@ranaelgogary5247]

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[@susanshirley7846]

Where do I get. Color wheel?

[@andrewsanders5053]

Hi Susan, you can find a color wheel at most arts and crafts supply stores. They are also available online through retailers such as Amazon. You can find some here: amzn.to/2Z8LzSI

[@susanshirley7846]

@@andrewsanders5053 Thks Andrew! I live in a small town about an hour to nearest arts/craft store that I'm aware of! Online I guess would be best! Called local office supply giddy said had one but sold it $5 or $6 they said. Thks again! 😊

[@mikejustice1196]

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[@EyeLean5280]

I don't know why some people call colors made from a mixture of two primaries "tertiary" just because they're closer in hue to one of the primaries. A tertiary is just what it sounds like: it's a color made from THREE primaries, which makes sense when you consider that a secondary is made from two. So the tertiaries are the earth tones. A lot of artists and art educators do know this but the percentage that doesn't is surprising. The misuse of the term "tertiary" is just the tip of the iceberg of poor thinking in the art world. It's a shame that the art world is so cordoned off from math and science, because things could be so much clearer for artists.

[@AA-69]

Over 10 minutes.... REALLY ?!?!?