Color is fun, but it’s actually the last step after you nail your drawing and values. When you are ready to dive in, there’s one concept that matters more than anything else, and that is color temperature. We are going to look at how light sources dictate the warmth or coolness of your shadows and how to use that shift to make your work look believable.

This lesson covers the vocabulary you need to know, like hue, saturation, and value, but the main focus is on the relationship between light and shadow. Whether you are painting a sunny landscape or a snowy scene, understanding how to balance warm and cool tones is the key to getting realistic results every time.