Art Lessons

Colour Wheel Basics

  • History and Origin of the Colour Wheel
  • Colour Wheel Basics
  • Unlock the secrets of colour and take your artwork to the next level with our Colour Wheel Basics lesson.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The History and Origin of the Colour Wheel
    Discover how artists through the ages have used the colour wheel to create harmony and balance in their work.
  • Understanding Colour Relationships
    Learn how colours interact, complement, and contrast with each other to make your paintings pop.
  • Hue, Value, and Chroma (Saturation)
    Master the building blocks of colour:
    • Hue – the colour itself
    • Value – lightness or darkness
    • Chroma/Saturation – intensity of colour
  • The Rainbow and Its Relationship to the Colour Wheel
    See how nature’s spectrum connects to your palette, helping you mix colours with confidence and creativity.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to choose, mix, and apply colours like a pro — whether you’re painting seascapes, landscapes, or imaginative creations.

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Hue, Value and Chroma (Saturation)

The Rainbow and its Relationship to the Colour Wheel