Fresh Split-Complementary Palette

15 May

Hello lovely artists, and welcome to today’s colour celebration!

If you’ve ever felt the thrill (and the tiniest flutter of fear) at the sight of a new colour scheme, this post is for you.

Exploring colour is endless. Endlessly fascinating and enjoyable. It’s something that I don’t try to master - I’d rather befriend her and play in her world, discovering more and more of her mysterious and wondrous ways.

Do you like to start your art or creative projects with a colour palette in mind? I used to just dive in, but now I always begin with a palette. I flip through any one of my sketchbooks and land when my heart leaps.

When I’m making the palettes, I don’t have an agenda. I like to explore without the limitation or pressure of needing it to work for my next project. That way, I have a huge selection of palettes to choose from at any time.

I’ve just released a **free PDF** featuring -
A gorgeous plums‑in‑a‑bowl reference photo.
A hand‑picked split‑complementary palette.
A blank template so you can play, experiment, and make the palette truly your own.
Links to supplies that I used in the video.

Watch the full demo on YouTube.

Join Me in Colour Play

In the video, I guide you through choosing a hero colour (deep violet), balancing it with gentle orange and green companions, and expanding your palette with subtle hue and saturation shifts.

In the second part of the video, I show you how to incorporate colours in a playful abstract colour study.

Whether you’re working in pastels, paint, or pencils, this mini‑workshop invites you to trust your instincts and embrace colour’s magic. I can’t wait to see the beautiful palettes you create—tag me on Instagram @bernadette.meyers.art so I can cheer you on!

Ready to play?

**Download** your free PDF.
**Watch** the step‑by‑step tutorial on YouTube.
**Gather** your pastels, paints or pencils.
**Create** your own split‑complementary masterpiece!

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and join the mailing list so you never miss a new video. And if you paint along, I’d love to see your swatches—tag me on Instagram at @Bernadette.Meyers.art!