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Color Theory 2: Mixing Colors

In this video Zoe will talk about the use of color wheel and share her knowledge in the color theory basics that are necessary for anyone who want to upgrade their skills in fashion illustration.
Length 13:51
Price Free of charge
Subject Fashion Design
Languages English
Video Transcripts English

About the video

This video tutorial teaches how to use a color wheel using only three tubes of paint.
Zoe will go over the paints she uses and mention the color terms which comprise the foundation of color theory discipline. The tutor proves the fact that there is no need to purchase a lot of different paint to have a variety of colours that can be used in fashion illustration.
PAINTS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
MAGENTA: Winsor & Newton Gouache in Rose Tyrien, Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor in Permanent Rose
YELLOW: Winsor & Newton Gouache in Primary Yellow, Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor in Lemon Yellow
CYAN: Winsor & Newton Gouache in Pthalo Blue, Cerulean, and Primary Blue, Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor in Cerulean.

Meet the instructors

Zoe Hong is a fashion designer and illustrator who used to teach university fashion classes until her YouTube channel took over her life. She makes videos about design, illustration, color theory, industry real talk and FAQ, fashion business, art supply hauls and reviews and she has all her videos organized by playlists. Zoe believes hard work and dedication is more important than “talent” when it comes to having a successful career.

Video syllabus

Creating a Color Wheel