The Color Wheel

| October 27, 2025 |

A color wheel is something you often hear about in the art world. Even as kids, we learned in school about primary colors — and what happens when we start mixing them together.

I recently learned this in an online drawing class with Kirsty Partridge. She guided us through making our own color wheels to see how colors blend and interact. It was part of our preparation for a bird drawing we worked on over the next few days, using only five colors: yellow, red, blue, white, and black.

It brought me back to my younger days in art class. Having to do it again (and admittedly, not very well at first!) reminded me how much finesse it takes to blend colors smoothly and control the heaviness of each stroke. My second attempt turned out better—probably because I took my time and, of course, had already learned from my first try.

I’m beginning to see how many lessons in art mirror life itself. When we create a color wheel, we’re really learning how different shades can complement one another — how contrast and balance bring beauty to the whole picture.

The color wheel also reminds me of the rainbow, which to me represents humanity—each of us bringing our own color into the world. In drawing, smooth blending takes patience; you have to keep layering until the graininess fades and the shades come together naturally. Relationships are the same way. Meeting someone is just the start—it takes time, care, and attention to build something meaningful.

It is often messy at first. But with patience and intention, the layers begin to blend into something rich and full of depth.

Let’s color away. 🎨

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