In this special bonus "extra credit" lesson we will discuss color proportions and intensity. It's one thing to be able to choose a beautiful color story, but did you know that the distribution and quantities of each color along with the contrast between them can also play a major role in a color scheme? Composition is one of the key elements to creating a pleasing visual experience.

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A Lesson in Color Theory: Part III

Our final lesson is in regards to color association and psychology as well as the history of different hues. Have you ever wondered why businesses choose certain colors to represent their brands? Have you noticed similarities in the colors chosen by …

Collaborations, Inspiration, Lessons, Color Theory, Color Theory LessonsAlexandra TavelMay 26, 2022color theory, color theory yarn, lion brand, color combos, color lesson, psychology of color, color psychology, color association, color history Comments

A Lesson in Color Theory: Part II

The essence of color theory is all about how colors interact with one another and in this lesson we will focus on five classic color pairing schemes and how they play out in the Color Theory yarn palette. We will again use the 12 color wheel to examine these relationships.

Collaborations, Inspiration, Lessons, Color Theory, Color Theory LessonsAlexandra TavelMay 20, 2022color theory, color theory yarn, lion brand, color combos, color lesson, color schemes, monochromatic, analogous, triad, complementary, split complementary Comments

A Lesson in Color Theory: Part I

With the launch of my new Color Theory yarn in collaboration with Lion Brand rapidly approaching, I thought it would be fun to put together a series of lessons that help explain the meaning of color theory and how to apply it when selecting a combo …