7 Essential Colour Schemes

Hi ,

Ever get stuck picking colours? My 7 Essential Colour Schemes for Creative Freedom make it easy for beginners to pick a simple scheme and go for it. Stay within the constraints of those colours (as creativity loves constraints!)

Each scheme is thoughtfully crafted to bring out the best in your artwork—whether you’re aiming for a bold look or a more subtle vibe. They've all been tested in my projects, and look different each time.

Here's the 'Forest' colour scheme - cool colours - blues, greens and purples, used in this artwork created by primary kids in a Vacation Care program in one day. It's called "Growing Together" and 30 kids helped paint it!

My 7 Essential Colour Schemes Guide walks you through these schemes and gives tips on how to use each colour combination. Whether you’re at the Underpainting stage or layering colours in your Pattern Play, these schemes will help you choose colours that blend beautifully without muddying up your artwork! Relax and paint.
 

👉 Purchase the 7 Essential Colour Schemes Guide
 

Why They’re a Game-Changer: With these 7 schemes, you don’t need to overthink colour choices—just pick a scheme, grab your paints, and dive in! Let creativity take the lead!

Keep your colours simple - three per project (fits a cup tray!) and white to make a variation of one colour, or use a fourth colour...

Happy creating! 
Charndra

P.S. Want more ideas for working with patterns? Check out my Easy Pattern Play Visual Resources to add fun, simple designs to your next project!