But how do you start?

At artSparx we've developed a color program that will help you solve all your color challenges. Start by visiting the 'Colors for residential and commercial interiors' feature, providing you with overall information on using colors sucessfully in any environment. Next, browse the following colorScheme features to tailor and design your color palette to fit your interior color needs. From basic ideas on how we see color, to the unique 3 step colorScheme system created at artSparx especially for you, we'll help you understand the elements of color, and how to incorporate these ideas to create successful color solutions to any project.

 

Color Palette

colorSelect System

3 Step colorScheme System

Color Theory

From selecting Historic or Period colors to mixing original colors for glazing and decorative effects, the artSparx Color Palette is here to help. You'll find color mixing recipes, ideas and basic color principles to help get you started.	The artSparx colorSelect System provides detailed instructions and step-by-step tutorials for creating custom color effects in your home or office. For artSparxPro members. You'll learn how to Use the correct base colors: Creating a glaze: The Colorant: The Mixing Ratio: Mixing the glaze The basic glazing process Getting Ready Testing your glaze mixture Quick Chart: Proper use of colorants	Understanding the 12 step color wheel    Creating a 12 step color wheel.   Basic principles of color Primary, secondary and tertiary colors   Tints and shades, value and hue, neutral grays     Creating harmonious color schemes Using complementary and contrasting colors Using triadic colors to create balanced color schemes  Using tetrads to create balanced color schemes	About Color How we see color Learning to use color Advanced color principles  For those interested in in-depth color learning. Ideal for designers, artists, illustrators and graphic designers.

NEW!                               Historic Paint Colors Colonial Style Late Victorian Federal Style   Late Victorian       Queen Anne Early Victorian       Greek Revival Colonial Revival   Gothic Revival Bungalow Italianate Style

 Book Special

North Light Mastering Color: The Essentials of Color Illustrated with Oils Mastering Color: The Essentials of Color Illustrated with Oils

In Mastering Color, you'll find an engaging and unique color workshop -- from the basics of selecting a palette to advanced instruction on capturing light and designing powerful compositions.