Color Theory for BEGINNERS + How to ACTUALLY use it in Digital Painting

Thank you master

I am trying to learn illustration at 35+ years old because I want a career change but can’t afford University. This video was amazing! I would be willing to listen to any and all advice you have on the subject of color or any topic related to illustration. This was so eye-opening, thank you!

Very interesting! Absolutely, I will wait for your colour theory video, hope you can spare some time for it 😃

Thank you for sharing these ideas. For me, now, seeing how color and contrasts are just as much a part of composition, not just about linear elements like focal points on the horizon, or foreground, draftsman-centric elements. And it takes me back to sketches and thumbnails for trying on different looks.

This is definitely the most useful colour theory I’ve learned! Just hearing about the basics (complementary colours, harmonies, etc) doesn’t really explain how to make them impact your composition and mood to the same degree as this. It’s really much more simple and something memorable that I can apply to my art. Thank you, Mikko ! ❤❤ (edit because not enough k’s in Mikko, oops!)

Best art lesson I've ever learned. Great explaination. Thanks a lot for your effort.

Thank you for this! I would be very interested to see the follow-up video about the types of color harmonies as well!!

Hi. This is an awesome Video. I really think i learned a valuable lesson that i have never heard before. Thanks very much :)

YOU R A GOOD TEACHER !!!
yes pls let’s deg deeper into colours

Thank you Mikko! Always inspiring and useful information !

Ok so:
1) This is the most helpful color theory video I've ever watched, thank you so much sir!
and 2) when can I move into that log and retire from the whole human business?

I would love to see more videos on magnets and color harmony!

I've watched SO many videos about colour but this was the first one explained this way. I feel like I know how to practice now!

As someone who just started to get to know digital art, this is very helpful. I am so glad that I came across your videos first. Its very informative, straightforward and clear. Will watch for more. Thank you so much and looking for more insights from you soon. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Hi I been watching your channel for a while now and it inspired me to do Digital art. I have one question how can we paint buildings in Procreate like the Medieval villages.

He truly deserves millions of subscribers ❤

Thank you for this video! I hope you'll make more videos to expand on this subject. You truly have a way of teaching that breaks down complex topics and makes them digestible and enjoyable!

hey its me again! Id very much appreciate that second video on color! Your videos are keeping me busy while I'm healing lol!

Thank you very much for your insight sir !!! This is very helpful for me ❤

Great Video ✨ I learn a lot from your videos, thank you so much!

Dude you are a Jedi master. You're the Yoda of art. Mind blown!

I KNEW I recognized a fellow Finn in your accent!!

Awesome guide and art piece!

Thanks, that was beautifully explained. I can't say I have tried or understand all of it in practice, but it's definitely a less-pressure approach to something as soul-destroying as attempting to pursue art when you can't figure out why nothing works the way you want or had hoped.

To me this is still sorcery. I feel so lost when it comes to colour and deciding what technique to use. When I’m trying to paint properly with light and everything, it’s like there’s a disconnect between the actual colour of the subject matter and the light reflecting off of it and it makes my brain confused. It’s interesting you bring up lineart and coloring. I find I’m more successful with painting when I don’t have a sketch or lineart because I’m forced to build up with light and color to turn it into the subject matter rather than having the idea in my head of what the subject matter color is when I have it all laid out on the page already nicely lined. It’s frustrating I want to master this but it can be hard and confusing at times

Funny cause for me, the design part is almost (almost) the easiest, it's the rendering part that is just a complete nightmare.
Any tips on that ?

do you use any screen protection? @angrymikko

Thanks,pls more video on color harmony

Amazing video. I would love to see a more in-depth version!

I have a Samsung tab, I was offered to sell it, add few money to get an iPad...Shall I do it?

Thank you so much for this video! I’m self teaching my self on how to color! I’m so grateful 🥹. I will definitely subscribe, like and save the video.❤❤❤

Could you share more about the editing process in the end?

My mind just blew away... I have seen so many color theory videos but you are right.. they are not beginners friendly. What you just explained is a soul answer to what I was looking for this whole time. The answer is really simple.. to guide the eye... Thank you

Wow, some amazing tips on this video! Thanks very much!

As always, your content is amazing!! Thank you!! And I'd love to see the video about the colour harmonies in more depth

Oh man I always love to learn from you! Big inspiration!

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The video is really great, but please speak in your real voice. Speaking in a register that is too low for you make it crackle and is less clear, or appealing to the ear.

This is really good man, I wanna live in that world. Hits the spot for the real definition of fantasy 🔥

What a gem! Thank you for the awesome teachings! 💖

This is amazing. Your videos have been so helpful in helping get started with digital art, and I cannot believe that I haven’t found you before. Thank you.

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I'm not even beginner level I'm a novice 😂. Good details here for one like me!

I wish my art professors explained it this way. This made a lot of sense. I am also colorblind, it makes the colors that I see washed out and dull. I compensate by bumping up the contrast.

Thank you

I love this, thanks Mikko! Please make more videos on color theory. <3

Wow, this is such a great video! Thanks ❤️