The Simple Color Schemes Pro Artists Use: (Try Them)

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Let's study some different art books to learn about how artists use simple color plans! This will give you some solid examples of the color theory underlying great images.
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Simplicity often reigns supreme. This video explores how artists create vibrant, compelling works with straightforward color schemes, examining art to uncover the power of simplicity in color application.
LIST OF BOOKS AND ARTISTS MENTIONED, ALONG WITH KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1 JEAN GIRAUD (MOEBIUS): Takeaway: Moebius's work demonstrates the power of simple color schemes grounded in complementary and monochromatic choices, proving that even psychedelic and vibrant illustrations can be rooted in basic color theory.
2 HAYAO MIYAZAKI'S PORCO ROSSO: Takeaway: The red plane against the blue sea and sky in "Porco Rosso" showcases a striking primary color scheme, emphasizing how bold contrasts and minimalistic color choices can create memorable visuals.
3 KAZUYO OGA (STUDIO GHIBLI BACKGROUNDS): Takeaway: Ghibli’s use of harmonious, analogous color schemes, particularly in their depiction of natural environments, illustrates how a limited palette can evoke a strong sense of place and mood.
4 FRANK FRAZETTA: Takeaway: Frazetta’s artwork, often featuring monochromatic scenes with a pop of color, highlights the effectiveness of using a restrained palette to draw attention and add vibrancy to specific elements.
5 TIM MCBURNIE'S OWN WORK: Takeaway: McBurnie’s approach to setting his comic in a forest environment with a consistent green and blue palette, accented by characters with contrasting colors, exemplifies the efficiency and visual appeal of sticking to a simple, cohesive color scheme throughout a project.
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Happy Drawing!
Tim Mcburnie
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[@cextheartist]

you know you are giving us, pratically, a full course on drawings, right!? Its amazing, your videos always go deep on things, I love them all and how you explain things! You are doing a really great thing here and I am so grateful for this. Thank you Tim! s2

[@TheDrawingCodex]

You are welcome!

[@glenm2696]

Very useful study. The breakdown of Mobius was particularly insightful.

[@mr.babichslessons7279]

I love this type of video. I’d love to see more of the same. Thanks Tim!

[@mr.babichslessons7279]

Another awesome video Tim! Thanks for posting!

[@manuelfigueiredo8986]

Hey Tim just wanna say that you’re the best! Ty for everything you share

[@vadkline]

love this video. its really nice to just listen and watch in the back while working on something else, keep it coming boss

[@ricgilar9531]

awesome way to dive in color theory. amazing artists

[@amaris3767]

I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

[@NateRock119]

I love how every video compliments the last great video

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

I am very jealous of your Moebius book! Great video, and solid content. I'm all for random study videos where people go on long monologues about why they love comics in general! :D

[@kirtburdick]

Excellent overview of color theory.

[@shamshoomtv9030]

on 2.57 on the cover of the edena book, the grayish vegetatioin is actually very desaturated orange, not green.

[@antjonesux]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SketchedbySte]

Great video Tim, may I ask where you got that colour wheel tool from? looks quite handy!

[@Buddhabellie]

Super helpful. Super super super helpful....... I go nuts adding too much... lol😊

[@timetraveler9105]

thank you, I have a question, do you have any video that explain about making color consistent in comic? should we follow color from character design or change it every different story setting to match the story mood? thank you

[@LanLance]

New subscriber here!!

[@dayat276]

Draw without pen pressure tips please

[@aryatenea]

I love listen to you

[@Dougthecoal]

great video, still trying to work out your accent??? Australiamerican?

[@zup9819]

colah color