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🎨 Mini Lesson: Color Theory Essentials
🎨 Mini Lesson: Color Theory Essentials
Join our charming art mentor, Professor Landini, as he shows you how to turn simple paints into magical colors!
Join our charming art mentor, Professor Landini, as he shows you how to turn simple paints into magical colors!
Mix, paint, and smile—Landini makes it easy!
Mix, paint, and smile—Landini makes it easy!
Primary and Secondary Colors
Primary and Secondary Colors
Primary Colors:
Red, Yellow, Blue
(You can’t mix other paints to get these—they’re the building blocks!)
Secondary Colors:
Orange (Red + Yellow)
Green (Yellow + Blue)
Purple (Blue + Red)
Use primaries to mix secondaries and unlock every color in the rainbow!
Color Wheel
Color Wheel
Think of the wheel like a rainbow in a circle—every color you see in a rainbow is here!
Mixing Basics:
Red + Yellow = Orange
Yellow + Blue = Green
Red + Blue = Purple
Buddies & Opposites:
Buddy colors live next to each other (like blue & green) and look smooth together.
Opposite colors are across the wheel (like red & green) and make each other really pop!
Light and Dark
Light and Dark
Light
To make a color lighter, add a little white
(makes pink from red).
Dark
To make a color darker, add a little blackÂ
(makes burgundy from red).
Mixing Tips:
Mixing Tips:
Start small—add little bits of paint at a time.
Test on scrap before you paint.
Keep your palette organized by grouping similar hues.
Helpful Mixing Palettes
Helpful Mixing Palettes
Use these fun drop-by-drop recipes, learn little tricks like adding a “smidgen” for the perfect shade, and watch your Groovies come to life with every brushstroke.
Skin
Skin
Skin tones varyÂ
Hair
Hair
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Fabrics & Textures
Fabrics & Textures
Description
Animals
Animals
Description
Landscapes
Landscapes
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Welcome to Landini’s Colormix3000! 🤖
Welcome to Landini’s Colormix3000! 🤖
Mix, match and preview your perfect Groovie palette—just tap the + and – buttons to add or subtract Red, Yellow, Blue, White or Black. Watch your custom color appear in the preview window and then hit Reset to start again. Ready to paint your masterpiece?
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