A color study is an exercise that helps develop the skill of color observation, color mixing and direct painting in color. The 5 minute time limit forces you ignore the details and to focus on the big shapes and big masses of color. It’s a powerful exercise to build your color muscles and color vocabulary.
In Part 1 of this Draw With Chris Livestream episode, I share some tips and strategies when observing color. I also cover what I look for in a reference image when choosing paintings or photography to study.
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