Play with different palettes and create your own color sketch.

The best way to learn more about how colors work together is to play with color! So, today you’re going to create a couple different color sketches to learn more about what works (and what doesn’t) when trying to create the perfect palette.

To start, download the blank illustration file, and either print it out or open it in your digital drawing tool of choice.

Now, pick one palette to start with. You’re welcome to use the colors Brooke has provided on the download sheet, or choose your own palette to play with!

You’ll want to first lay down your major blocks of color, before getting into adding smaller details, layering different colors, and being sure your color balance is on point. Don’t forget—this is a color sketch where you’re just trying to make sure you’ve chosen the correct palette for your piece, so no need to stay inside the lines!

Once you’ve finished one color sketch, try a second, completely different palette to truly practice your skills.

Whatever you color today, make sure to share your work in the project gallery so we can all be inspired by your amazing, technicolor vision!

Looking for more color know-how? Check out Brooke’s full class on color theory!

Resources

Download the blank illustration file to color along with Brooke.
Connect with Brooke on Instagram and on her website.
Check out Brooke’s other classes on her Skillshare profile.

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