Color skills in illustration

Grasp the appeal of color
Color itself has a strong appeal and expression, can directly convey the emotion, atmosphere, style and other content.
Choosing the right main color and auxiliary color can create different atmosphere effects such as positive, quiet and elegant, mysterious and dynamic.
Mastering the psychological suggestion and association of color can make the illustration better arouse the audience’s resonance.

Use color contrast and harmony
The clever use of color contrast (such as warm and cool colors, light and dark colors, complementary colors, etc.) can enhance the tension of the picture and attract the eye.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the harmonious collocation of colors, avoid dazzling color conflicts, so that the overall tone can achieve harmony and unity.
Seek a balance between contrast and harmony, so that the color elements in the picture to form a good visual rhythm.

Use hierarchical gradation
Using the gradual transition of color, it creates a soft and natural visual effect.
For example, the gradual application of shadows and highlights in local areas can create a three-dimensional sense and texture.
In the overall tone, you can also try to use a gradual method from light to deep, from warm to cold, so that the picture has a sense of hierarchy.

Grasp the symbolism of color
Different colors often carry specific cultural connotations and symbolic meanings, such as red representing enthusiasm, blue representing calm and so on.
According to the theme and content of the illustration, the targeted choice of color symbols can better convey the emotional meaning.
The use of traditional colors with cultural characteristics is also a creative move.

Integration of multiple color expression techniques
In the actual creation, the above different color application skills can be flexibly combined.
For example, to create harmony and unity in the overall tone, the local use of strong contrast; Or add symbolic colors on the basis of gradients.
Through a variety of color processing techniques, the illustration works are more visual charm and artistic value.