Primary and Secondary colours art basics

Primary and secondary colours 


Primary colours

Are defined as colours that are found in nature directly. The primary colours in art  are considered as original colours. 

These colours are RED, YELLOW and BLUE.

One can draw and paint  beautiful pictures using only primary colours. 




Here set of images are drawn and given to group of kids. They have to colour the picture using only primary colours.

This is a good way of learning about primary colours for kids and beginners in art subject,

Primary colours are used extensively to make early childhood toys. Primary colours are used a lot in Montessori class materials. 

Red yellow and blue coloured objects provide clear visual contrast for young kids. 

Create freehand drawings and keep this ready for art lessons.

Secondary Colours

These colours are orange green and violet. These colours are derived by mixing the primary colours 

Red +Blue is Violet. Blue +Yellow is Green and Red +Yellow is Orange.





Secondary colours balances an Image or an environment , Secondary colours subdues the flat bright primary colours . This acts as a transitionary colours and adds warmth and depth to an image or a space.

Mixing secondary colours with each other brings out tertiary colours. Colours intensity from primary colours gets subdued, tones hues, gradients now play on the visual sense to enhance the moods, memory and character of a kid or an individual.

Topics  that will give deeper understanding related to colours.

Colours and Healing mind body.

Drawing and colouring ideas.

Warm and cool colours  art.