If you’ve ever opened up Procreate and felt overwhelmed by all the color choices, you’re not alone! Using curated palettes can help you have more fun with your art as it helps guide you and prevents “choice overload”. It also gives your work a more cohesive look! Whether it’s one you’ve made yourself or one you’ve downloaded, a good palette gives your project an instant sense of style and harmony.
A great way to build your own palette is by taking inspiration from your favorite things. A stack of vintage books, the colors in your garden, or your favorite classic paintings! I like to look at Unsplash (free-use photos) for ceramics and paintings that really catch my eye. Snap a photo and pull colors right from it using the eyedropper tool in Procreate, making many adjustments and additions of course. Taking note of what colors you’re naturally drawn to helps you develop your own unique palette. It helps to include a mix of light, mid, and dark tones. You don’t need a lot of shades, just a few that can play different roles.
Summer Color Palettes in The Pixel Pantry!
If you’re looking for a creative boost this season, you’re going to love the summer color palettes tucked inside The Pixel Pantry. I’ve put together a few different sets inspired by everything we love about summer. Think lemonade stands, sun-soaked gardens, beachy afternoons, and vintage picnic quilts. I even have some muted summer palettes waiting for you! 🍉🌸
Each palette is hand-picked and ready to use in Procreate, whether you’re painting florals, making greeting cards, creating seamless patterns, or just playing around in your sketchbook. These palettes are included as part of your free newsletter subscriber goodies, along with lots of other seasonal treats. If you’re not on the list yet, now’s a great time to join! Come grab your summer palettes and start creating something sunny today. The sign-up form is at the bottom of this page. Your Welcome email will have the link and password to access The Pixel Pantry. Once you are in the pantry, scroll through to find the freebies listed below!
Not sure how to pick your favorite? Experiment! Blob colors on your canvas and tweak a few colors to make it your own (or use them as is!). Just nudging a hue or two can totally change the vibe!
I included YouTube videos (and this blog post) for easy gouache flowers and repeat patterns below just in case you’re inspired to create some fun floral patterns with these palettes!
