Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I hear lots of questions from students about warm and cool colors, and their confusion in telling them apart. In this video we look at some of the most common warm and cool primaries and why they are warm or cool.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2022/1/17/how-to-tell-if-a-color-is-warm-or-cool
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/vTS9WWcgZfc
I hear lots of questions from students about warm and cool colors, and their confusion in telling them apart. In this video we look at some of the most common warm and cool primaries and why they are warm or cool.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2022/1/17/how-to-tell-if-a-color-is-warm-or-cool
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/vTS9WWcgZfc
