Free Guide: Colour Theory Basics for Beginners

Understanding colour theory is one of those things that sounds technical but makes such a difference once it clicks. This free guide breaks down the basics in a simple, visual way, so you can mix colours with more confidence and understand why certain combinations just work.

Perfect to keep handy at your painting desk, whether you're just starting out or want a quick refresher.

What's included

✨ Primary, secondary and complementary colours explained simply
✨ Warm and cool colours, and how they affect the mood of a painting
✨ Analogous and neutralising colour combinations
✨ A simple guide to value, light to dark, and why it matters for depth

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Inside Paint & Create Studio, you'll put all of this into practice with guided tutorials and live workshops, where colour mixing becomes second nature. If you want to keep learning, you'll love being part of the Studio.