Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate
Choice of Colours
A course by Ada Zielinska , Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Joined June 2021
About the video: Choice of Colours
Overview
“In this lesson, I will tell you about basic rules related to colour and how to choose the best colour compositions.”
In this video lesson Ada Zielinska addresses the topic: Choice of Colours, which is part of the Domestika online course: Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate. Explore composition, color, contrast, and texture to create contemporary illustrations inspired by the past.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Choice of Colours In this lesson, I will tell you what rules apply to color and choose the best color composition. Several rules apply to colors, which can be observed on the color wheel. A color wheel is a tool that helps you understand the relationship between colors. It was invented in 1666 by Isaac Newton, who mapped the color spectrum onto a circle. It helps you choose a color palette that will not be chaotic. Thanks to a harmonious combination, we can create the desired mood. Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel. These related tones are, for example, shades of ...”
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Course summary for: Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate
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Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration

Ada Zielinska
A course by Ada Zielinska
Ada Zielińska is an illustrator and graphic designer from Poland. She completed a bachelor’s degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and a Master’s degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. After publishing her work on social media she later began attracting work which allowed her to turn her hobby into a career.
Since then Ada has collaborated with brands including Adobe, Netflix, Levi’s, the National Museum in Gdańsk, and Fast Company Magazine. She also runs a graphic studio alongside a fellow illustrator where she designs album covers, visual identities, books, exhibitions, and more. She shares her work, which combines modernity with the nostalgia of the 60s and 70s with over 18K followers on Instagram.
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