Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to pick colors confidently without complicated color theory.
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MY NEW FREE Pastel course - Over 3000 doing it right now! -
Here's the course link - art.jasonmorgan.co.uk/pastels-made-simple-org
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Have you ever stared at a reference photo and wondered...
"Which pencil colour do I use?"
It's one of the most common questions I receive from artists. Many people spend far too long searching for the perfect pencil colour, convinced there's only one correct choice.
The truth is often quite different.
In this video I'll show you how I select colours when working from a reference photo, why exact matches are rarely possible, and how professional artists choose colours that still look convincing and realistic.
Best of all, my approach doesn't require complicated colour theory or memorising colour wheels.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed when choosing colours, this lesson should make the whole process much simpler.
🎨 In this video you'll learn:
• Why exact colour matches are often impossible
• How to compare and judge colours more effectively
• How to choose the closest colour when an exact match doesn't exist
• Common colour-picking mistakes artists make
• A simple approach you can use immediately in your own artwork
By the end of the video, you'll have a much easier way of selecting colours with confidence and far less second-guessing.
Let me know in the comments: Do you struggle more with choosing colours or choosing values (light and dark)? 👇🎨
Learn how to pick colors confidently without complicated color theory.
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MY NEW FREE Pastel course - Over 3000 doing it right now! -
Here's the course link - art.jasonmorgan.co.uk/pastels-made-simple-org
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Have you ever stared at a reference photo and wondered...
"Which pencil colour do I use?"
It's one of the most common questions I receive from artists. Many people spend far too long searching for the perfect pencil colour, convinced there's only one correct choice.
The truth is often quite different.
In this video I'll show you how I select colours when working from a reference photo, why exact matches are rarely possible, and how professional artists choose colours that still look convincing and realistic.
Best of all, my approach doesn't require complicated colour theory or memorising colour wheels.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed when choosing colours, this lesson should make the whole process much simpler.
🎨 In this video you'll learn:
• Why exact colour matches are often impossible
• How to compare and judge colours more effectively
• How to choose the closest colour when an exact match doesn't exist
• Common colour-picking mistakes artists make
• A simple approach you can use immediately in your own artwork
By the end of the video, you'll have a much easier way of selecting colours with confidence and far less second-guessing.
Let me know in the comments: Do you struggle more with choosing colours or choosing values (light and dark)? 👇🎨
