Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Stan and Marshall break down how to learn color by combining theory and practice without getting stuck in rules. They explain hue, value, and saturation, share stories about their own color frustrations, and outline exercises like using limited palettes, plein air painting, and master studies. You’ll learn why repetition, observation, and balancing intuition with knowledge are key to developing your color sense over time.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
09:25 - What is Color
12:55 - Color Theory
28:50 - Practical Color Basics
39:55 - Progressive Palettes
01:06:00 - Exercises
01:13:30 - Resources
01:34:15 - Common Mistakes
01:48:58 - Outro



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CREDITS:

Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (marshallart.com/)
Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/), Alex Otis
Editing - Charlie Nicholson
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis

Intro Animation - Cody Shank (codyshank.com/)
Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush/)
Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra