How to Learn Color

from Draftsmen Hosted by Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff

Stan and Marshall break down how to learn color by combining theory and practice without getting stuck in rules. They explain hue, value, and saturation, share stories about their own color frustrations, and outline exercises like using limited palettes, plein air painting, and master studies. You’ll learn why repetition, observation, and balancing intuition with knowledge are key to developing your color sense over time. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Show Notes - proko.com/883 Building a Dream Art Studio - proko.com/370 How to Learn Anatomy - proko.com/339 How to Learn Perspective - proko.com/369 How to Learn Composition - proko.com/426 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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