Colour Theory Art

The Colour Theory Art collection showcases a range of original paintings and prints that reflect the palette and combinations of the colour wheel. Browse the collection and discover contemporary artworks to buy online.

About Colour Theory

Colour theory demonstrates how humans perceive colour. Based on the colour wheel, colour theory explains the distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Colour theory dates back thousands of years to Classical times. It can be used to identify warm colours, cool colours, which colours complement each other, and which don’t. Colour theory show how the primary colours of red, yellow and blue can create all other hues and lead to a spectrum of colour.

Featured Artists

Gavin Dobson works in an expressive style, using gestural brushwork and vibrant colours in his figurative paintings. Often focusing on a male subject, Gavid enhances colours, working with bright pinks and rich blues to give a visceral sense of energy to his oil paintings.

Joshua Elias creates large scale abstract paintings that explore themes of spirituality. When talking about his practice, Joshua explains how “painting can illuminate stillness”, thus seeking to add a conceptual dimension to his work.