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A world without blue

What will we do? 😳
a world without blue what will we do ? no lavender, purple, green or teal
seagull illustration by Beth Spencer
goat illustration by Beth Spencer
summer skies and deep seas by Beth Spencer
hand illustration by Beth Spencer
a world without blue is no world for me, no world for you, and no world for we.

Basic tips for working with blue.

  • Cerulean is cool blue, because it’s closer to green on the color wheel. It’s true that all blues are cool, but they make one that’s cooler just to confuse us.

  • Ultramarine is warm blue, because it’s closer to red on the color wheel. If you want to mix purple, that’s THE blue to use!

  • You don’t need to know how to say “Phthalocyanine.” At least not to be a member of this club. I’ll never quiz you on it.

I love using blue to draw gorillas the most.

gorilla sketch by Beth Spencer
Sending love to Memphis Zoo troop and keepers this week. 💙

What’s your favorite use for the color blue?

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