Experimental Techniques for Picturebooks
Colour Theory
A course by Catarina Sobral , Author, Illustrator, and Director
About the video: Colour Theory
Overview
“Any balanced composition has a harmonious relationship between colour areas. The seven colour contrasts are a great resource to help you achieve colour artistry. ”
In this video lesson Catarina Sobral addresses the topic: Colour Theory, which is part of the Domestika online course: Experimental Techniques for Picturebooks. Tell an original story using tempo, tension, and plot to create a wordless visual narrative from scratch.
Partial transcription of the video
“Colour Theory In this lesson I'm going to talk about color theory, because in a harmonious composition, one should have a consistent color palette. I'm going to show you some examples of the seven color contrasts as postulated by Johannes Itten. They are very helpful because they have different expressions or characters, so by knowing them you will be more consistent with your choice of colors and with placement of the colors in your illustrations. The first one is the contrast of hue, which is a contrast of pure colors. The extreme instance of this contrast is the combination between the p...”
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Course summary for: Experimental Techniques for Picturebooks
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Areas
Children's Illustration, Drawing, Editorial Design, Narrative, Picturebook, Storyboard, Traditional illustration
Catarina Sobral
A course by Catarina Sobral
Catarina Sobral is a Portuguese illustrator, author, and director of animated films. Before launching her career as a freelance illustrator, she studied graphic design and illustration, developing a unique style blending her eye-catching illustrations and strong narrative voice.
Catarina’s work can be seen regularly in illustrations for press, album covers, posters, and of course, picturebooks. Her award-winning picturebooks have been published in 16 different languages and exhibited around the world, gaining recognition from the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the Portuguese National Illustration Award, the Portuguese Authors’ Society, the White Ravens catalog, and 3x3 magazine.
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