Did you know that colors can feel warm or cool? Some colors remind us of hot things like fire and sunshine. Other colors remind us of cool things like water and the sky.
Artists sort colors into two groups — warm colors and cool colors. Knowing about these groups helps you pick the best colors for your pictures!
Warm colors are red, orange, and yellow. Think about a campfire or the sun. Those things are hot, and their colors are warm colors!
Warm colors feel happy and exciting. They are bright and bold. When you use warm colors in a drawing, they really pop out and grab your attention.
Look around you. Can you find something red, orange, or yellow? Those are all warm colors!
Cool colors are blue, green, and purple. Think about the ocean, a shady forest, or a bunch of grapes. Those things use cool colors!
Cool colors feel calm and peaceful. They are soft and gentle. When you paint with cool colors, your picture can feel quiet and relaxing.
The sky is blue. Grass is green. A blueberry is blue and purple. Cool colors are all around you too!
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