{"id":12472,"date":"2025-08-06T16:15:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aureolestudios.ca\/?p=12472"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:18:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:18:13","slug":"how-color-theory-elevates-your-portfolio-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aureolestudios.ca\/ch\/how-color-theory-elevates-your-portfolio-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Color Theory Elevates Your Portfolio Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

You could have perfect anatomy, clean lines, and compelling concepts\u2014but without good color choices, your artwork might still fall flat. Color theory is the secret weapon<\/strong> that helps your illustrations grab attention, tell stories, and stir emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Aureole Studios, we help students go beyond just “picking pretty colors” and instead apply intentional color theory<\/strong> to every painting and design. Here\u2019s how mastering color can bring your portfolio to life.
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1. Understand Color Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into complex palettes, it\u2019s important to understand the basics: complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n