Without blending or variations,
What three colors do you think compliment each other in a painting or drawing?

Have you ever been told certain colors don't match?
Someone once told me blue and brown don't match.
Now,..silver and yellow,
the first color i see working with these two would be brown.

Working with three colors,i would choose black,blue,and green.



So,here's to three color combinations....

tony23k said:

Is this a painting?

paisleypark4 said:

Hi! paisleypark4,
This piece is an oversized promo poster for Hanes,
that currently hangs in my studio.

makes for a nice quick reference palette

I love blending colors. I also like abstract art, for some reason, I was always fascinated by it, and it does involve a lot of color blending. I haven't painted in a while, but with winter coming, I may get back into it, since I'm a homebody during the cold weather months and find myself usually desiring to paint during that time of the year.

That's a nice piece of art by the way Tony.

2elijah said:

I'd love to see some of your paintings!
And all ya'll so inclined to pick up a brush or cursor,
I'm on board with you when it comes to abstraction.
Apple::::100 people will see 100 different Apples::::You will see 100 different Apples....I"m drawn to that.

2elijah said:

Thank you 2elijah.
I really wanted to see the combination.I did several variations.
Although the yellow in some instances is too soft against the silver,the brown
seems to balance them where needed.

light blue,dark blue and gold..photograph flashed..

tony23k said:

I'm a total amateur.. I actually have done most of it in black, white and gray. I have used black, white, gray and brown. I may be too embarassed to post one of them here, but I would have to use my camera phone or a camera, to take copy of t and post it, which in many cases it will not show up as nice as the original one.

I hope this is not a silly question, but are your paintings done by computer?
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2elijah said:

I usually draw/sketch in black,white and shades of grey.I love it,because I notice more details in my paintings after a sketch.
I've done a few paintings in black&white.I have one I want to post.
Anyway you can post them is all good.
If you scan the image first the transfer should go easier.You will also create a file that can be worked anyway you like.


I love your question..I do both.Whenever I post an image I try to give the medium.
There are amazing programs out there.But nothing thus far compares to really using the actual tools.
Well..actually the clean-up time is better with the computer.
I struggled with this for some time,but it's a powerful medium.
And does have several benefits.
Portfolio's come to mind right away..

black,blue and green..


"the both of us"
18"x30"
oil,acrylic,ink and glitter
on canvas paper
c.2004-2006
t23k

tony23k said:

This one is cool. Right away I noticed the image, in the center, coming together like two beings wrapped around each other as one, before I saw the title of it.

COOL eye remeber having done something similar 2 this in a 3d design class of mine. U would have definately gotten an A 4 ur movements and textures!

2elijah said:

Thank You.
Hanging on to the original idea in an abstract painting can be a challenge sometimes.Especially with thoughts and ideas distracting..

PurpleRain747 said:

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment PurpleRain747.

This looks familiar...I think I remember where too...
I absolutely love that color combination and the texture,
the flash gives it a nice sparkle...very

tony23k said:

Nice work! I love the blues and greens.

Actually I have a gold necklace similar
to the entwined beings...abstract like that as well.
I should take a picture of it or scan it...the likeness
is uncanny.

obsessed said:

Thank You!
I'd really like to see that.

http://www.youtube.com/wa...re=related

black,blue,&green

Will do

obsessed said:

Beautiful Tony! I love "The Both of Us."

black,blue,& green
t23k
2008
cgi

DevinDevin said:

Thank You Devin.

I appreciate U.

Red.Green.& Silver



"Green w/Envy.."
c.2008
15"x30"
t23k
Acrylic & glitter on canvas board.

tony23k said:

This is an interesting listen...

tony23k said:

I love this...what medium did you use?