• Color portfolio
  • Learn digital coloring
  • courses
  • VAM
  • Credits
  • about
  • Contact
Menu

Kurt Michael Russell

Kurt Michael Russell - comic book colorist, digital artist, and art instructor
  • Color portfolio
  • Learn digital coloring
  • courses
  • VAM
  • Credits
  • about
  • Contact
×
Practical Color Theory for Digital Artists

Practical Color Theory for Digital Artists

Practical Color Theory for Digital Artists

K. Michael Russell February 3, 2018

I've launched another new course called Practical Color Theory for Digital Artists!

Here's my pitch: :)

Are you an artist that’s usually satisfied with your artwork UNTIL it’s time to add color? I remember that feeling!

In this course, I’ll teach you how to practically apply color theory concepts to your digital art, so you can stop being afraid of color and start using it to elevate your art to a whole new level!

Color can be a scary aspect of any visual art, since poor use of color can easily make or break a great drawing, painting, logo, or sketch. Early in my own studies, I was repeatedly disappointed by the color theory tutorials I found online. Sure, I would learn some terminology--warm, cool, primary, secondary, complementary, etc--but this is just terminology! How do I actually use these concepts in my art?!

If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, this is the course for you!

In addition to the hours of real-time, step-by-step video lessons, you’ll also get:

  • Line drawings for practice, so you can focus on color.

  • Layered PSD files used in the lessons.

  • Examples from my pro work as a digital colorist at Image Comics & Top Cow.

Although Photoshop is used throughout this course, the color theory concepts taught here can be applied with most of your favorite digital art applications such as Photoshop, Clip Studio, Paintstorm, Procreate, Corel Painter, Sketchbook Pro, Krita, ArtRage, etc.

So if you're ready to learn how to make color work FOR you, instead of against you, I'll see you inside. :)

← New video up! How NOT to Color - part 8!The Beginner's Guide to Digital Art with Procreate →
 
 
side_banner_procreateguide.jpg
MagicPicker - for much faster color picking. Get an exclusive discount with this link.

MagicPicker - for much faster color picking. Get an exclusive discount with this link.

I've also started using Procreate on the iPad Pro recently. You can check it out here: 

PC Setup

I get questions about my PC hardware often. My setup is completely overkill for coloring, but I do a lot of video editing, so keep that in mind! Here's my current setup: 

  • Intel Core i7 5820K

  • Asus Sabertooth X99

  • G.Skill 32GB DDR4-2400

  • Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2

  • EVGA GTX 1080 8GB

  • Fractal Design Define R5

  • Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum PSU

Tablet

I am currently using a Wacom Intuos Art (Medium) & an iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)

I manage my YouTube channel with Tubebuddy. Great product for bulk copy editing and bulk annotation and card updating.

I manage my YouTube channel with Tubebuddy. Great product for bulk copy editing and bulk annotation and card updating.

  • Kurt Michael Russell🎨
    RT @ChuckWendig: AHHHHHHH. Listen, I get weepy and excited with every new SW trailer, and no matter how cynical I always fear I'm go… https://t.co/i5NjmQU2iy
    Apr 12, 2019, 1:26 PM

Some of the links above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value for my readers. Thanks!

 info@comiccolor.com  |  k. michael russell