Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Science + the First Color Wheel 01:53
The Traditional RYB Color Wheel 05:22
Neutrals 14:40
Color Temperature 22:52
Blue Temperatures + CMY vs. RYB Color Models 28:12
► Free color wheel template is at the end of this Patreon post: patreon.com/posts/149633738
I’m excited to share this new Color Theory for Beginners lesson with you. This is a complete, beginner-friendly overview of everything I believe you need to understand about color to paint with more confidence and intention.
In this video, I walk you through the origins of the color wheel, the traditional RYB color wheel (exercise included!), how neutrals actually work, must-know color schemes, as well as color temperature and how to tell between warm and cool colors.
It’s all in one place, explained step-by-step, without assuming any prior knowledge. ✨🙌
This is honestly the color theory lesson I wish I had when I was starting out. It would have saved me so much confusion and would have helped me progress much faster.
If color has ever felt overwhelming, scattered, or a bit mysterious, this lesson will give you a clear foundation you can keep coming back to as you grow. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources:
Pen + Wash Expressive Color Scheme Exercises youtu.be/M-DelRdKXX8
RYB vs. CMY Color Models (Which is best?) + Color Wheel Exercises youtu.be/pZfADjzMigY
Watercolor Shading Tutorial: How To Choose Colors For Vibrancy *Using Analogous colors for shading youtu.be/0OwszV7nmQc
Step-by-Step Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners: Green Apple *Using Complementary colors for shading youtu.be/pvJqjoajAR8
Watercolor Strategies for Mixing Realistic + Muted Colors youtu.be/1goJfm7cnvo
Color Temperature + Color Mixing Exercises Full Class youtu.be/YfQBq0x-dwY
Watercolor Palette Set Up Using Split Primaries + Affordable Paint youtu.be/Lkogu8pzyRQ
Watercolor Pencil Yellow Rose Tutorial (Shading With Analogous Colors) youtu.be/m6VgZAbYqkc
Split Primary Color Wheel + Color Temperature (Patreon-Rising Star Tier Workshop) patreon.com/posts/new-workshop-53326307
► Supplies:
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils Set of 6 (HB was used for my template) amzn.to/4idAF1l
-Sharpie Markers amzn.to/4a3rluc
-Baohong Cold Pressed 140 lbs. 15”x10.2” amzn.to/49XvBwu
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-Van Gogh Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3MjRqgL
*Colors: Permanent Red Light, Azo Yellow Deep, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine
-Royal & Langnickel Zen Brush 14 amzn.to/4r3r15H
-Scott Shop Absorbent Towels (2 Pack) amzn.to/3YN4SfM
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
amzn.to/4caJ99g
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#colortheory #colorwheel
Introduction 00:00
Science + the First Color Wheel 01:53
The Traditional RYB Color Wheel 05:22
Neutrals 14:40
Color Temperature 22:52
Blue Temperatures + CMY vs. RYB Color Models 28:12
► Free color wheel template is at the end of this Patreon post: patreon.com/posts/149633738
I’m excited to share this new Color Theory for Beginners lesson with you. This is a complete, beginner-friendly overview of everything I believe you need to understand about color to paint with more confidence and intention.
In this video, I walk you through the origins of the color wheel, the traditional RYB color wheel (exercise included!), how neutrals actually work, must-know color schemes, as well as color temperature and how to tell between warm and cool colors.
It’s all in one place, explained step-by-step, without assuming any prior knowledge. ✨🙌
This is honestly the color theory lesson I wish I had when I was starting out. It would have saved me so much confusion and would have helped me progress much faster.
If color has ever felt overwhelming, scattered, or a bit mysterious, this lesson will give you a clear foundation you can keep coming back to as you grow. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources:
Pen + Wash Expressive Color Scheme Exercises youtu.be/M-DelRdKXX8
RYB vs. CMY Color Models (Which is best?) + Color Wheel Exercises youtu.be/pZfADjzMigY
Watercolor Shading Tutorial: How To Choose Colors For Vibrancy *Using Analogous colors for shading youtu.be/0OwszV7nmQc
Step-by-Step Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners: Green Apple *Using Complementary colors for shading youtu.be/pvJqjoajAR8
Watercolor Strategies for Mixing Realistic + Muted Colors youtu.be/1goJfm7cnvo
Color Temperature + Color Mixing Exercises Full Class youtu.be/YfQBq0x-dwY
Watercolor Palette Set Up Using Split Primaries + Affordable Paint youtu.be/Lkogu8pzyRQ
Watercolor Pencil Yellow Rose Tutorial (Shading With Analogous Colors) youtu.be/m6VgZAbYqkc
Split Primary Color Wheel + Color Temperature (Patreon-Rising Star Tier Workshop) patreon.com/posts/new-workshop-53326307
► Supplies:
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils Set of 6 (HB was used for my template) amzn.to/4idAF1l
-Sharpie Markers amzn.to/4a3rluc
-Baohong Cold Pressed 140 lbs. 15”x10.2” amzn.to/49XvBwu
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-Van Gogh Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3MjRqgL
*Colors: Permanent Red Light, Azo Yellow Deep, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine
-Royal & Langnickel Zen Brush 14 amzn.to/4r3r15H
-Scott Shop Absorbent Towels (2 Pack) amzn.to/3YN4SfM
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
amzn.to/4caJ99g
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#colortheory #colorwheel
