COLOR
Color Color is the element of art that is derived from reflective light. You see color because light waves are reflected from objects to your eyes. White light from the sun is actually a combination of all the colors.
Vocabulary Hue is the name of a color in the color spectrum. Value is the art element that describes the darkness or lightness of a color. The amount of light a color reflects determines its color value. Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a hue. A light value of a hue is called a tint. It is made by mixing white to a hue. A dark value of a hue is called a shade. It is made by mixing black to a hue. Tones are created by mixing grey to a hue.
Color Wheel
Primary Colors There are 3 primary colors: red, yellow and blue. You can not make primary hues by mixing other hues together. RED BLUE YELLOW
Secondary Colors The secondary hues are orange, green and violet. Secondary colors are made by mixing primary hues together. There are 3 secondary hues. Primary Secondary
Tertiary Colors (Intermediate) Tertiary colors, also known as intermediate colors, are made by mixing a primary hue with a secondary hue. There are 6 tertiary hues. Yellow-green Yellow-orange Blue-green Red-orange Blue-violet Red-Violet
Complementary Colors Complementary colors are opposite on the color wheel. The strongest contrast of a hue is created by pairing or placing the colors next to its complementary color.
Split Complimentary Split Complementary is the combination of one hue plus the hues on each side of its complement. The contrast isn t as vibrant as when using straight complementary however they still have a similar effect.
Color Triads A color triad is composed of three colors spaced an equal distance apart on the color wheel.
Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh, Café Terrace at Night, 1888. Oil on canvas, 31.8 x 25.7. Vincent van Gogh, The Night Cafe, 1888. Oil on canvas, 28.5 36.3.
Monochromatic Monochrome means one color. A monochromatic color scheme is a color scheme that uses only one hue and the tints and shades of that hue.
Color Value Scale Create a value scale using one hue, tints and shades. You must use a ruler to draw the value scale. Must have at least 9 values. Put in your full EFFORT! Make sure the finished value scale is neat, try not to go outside the lines you have created. FOCUS on a clear range of values. The middle square on your value scale will be the pure hue you choose. You may share a paint tray/palette.
Pablo Picasso. The Tragedy, 1903. Oil on wood. 41.5 x27.5. Monochromatic
Analogous Colors Analogous colors are colors that sit side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue. For examples violet, red-violet, red, red-orange and orange.
Analogous Colors in Art Van Gogh, 1889. Olive Trees with the Alpilles in the Background, Oil on canvas, 28.7 36.2 in. Van Gogh, 1889. Green Wheat Field, Oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm. Van Gogh, 1890, Maison Cordeville, Oil on canvas. Van Gogh, 1890. Wheat Field at Auvers with White House, Oil on canvas.
Warm & Cool Colors Warm Colors: red, yellow and orange. Cool Colors: blue, green and violet.
Warm & Cool Colors Warm colors are usually associated with warm things, such as sunshine or fire. Cool colors are usually associated with cool things, such as ice, snow, water or grass.
Color Combinations and Schemes Throughout this lesson you have been learning about color and color combinations called color schemes. Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Colors (Intermediate colors) Complementary Split-Complementary Warm Colors Cool Colors Analogous Monochromatic Color Triad
Mini-Project You will now create your own unique design demonstrating four color schemes. Below are student examples using several color scheme combinations.
Mini-Project Directions: Draw 3 unique designs using the elements of art: line, shape and color. Use 3 x3 squares of newsprint paper for each design. Choose your favorite of the three designs and trace over your drawing with an extra-fine sharpie. Using the light table you will create a mirror image of your chosen design. To obtain a mirror image you will place your drawing onto the light table face-down. You will then place a new piece of 3 x3 newsprint over it (use tape to hold in place) and trace over the image. *You should have two 3 x3 designs on newsprint before beginning your final design. We will call these Design A and Design B. Design Mirror Image Design A Design B Same design in COLOR!
Mini-Project Directions (continued): Have your design approved by the teacher before moving on to the next step. On a sheet of 6 x6 drawing paper measure and mark every 3 inches. Mark all 4 sides of your square sheet of paper. Draw lines across the paper to create 4 separate boxes which will measure 3 x3. Transfer your designs onto each square using the transfer technique. Once you have transferred these designs onto each square (1-4) you will choose 4 color schemes. Each square will be painted using a different color combination. 3 inches 6 x6 Drawing Paper 1 2 3 inches 3 inches 3 4 3 inches
Examples 6 x6 Drawing Paper A & B- 3 x3 Newsprint Papers A B 1 2 3 4 Design A is transferred to square 1 & 4 Design B is transferred to square 2 & 3 B- Turned 180 A-Turned 180
Check Transfer Incorrect Transfer Correct Transfer
Adding Color Schemes Final Steps : Once you have transferred these designs onto each square (1-4) you will choose 4 color schemes. Each square will be painted using a different color scheme. Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Colors (Intermediate colors) Complementary Split-Complementary Warm Colors Cool Colors Analogous Monochromatic 6 x6 Completed Design Vocabulary terms and definitions found in your composition books and/or Art Talk textbook.
Requirements Craftsmanship- All required tools and techniques are used: ruler, light table, transfer technique. The design meets up correctly on all sides. Design is painted with precision and neatness. Creativity- The design is dynamic and original. A variation of the elements of art are used within the painting. Effort- Used class time wisely (worked efficiently). Turned assignment in on time. Made the best effort to complete all steps and requirements to their fullest potential. Turned in a completed assignment. Directions- All steps written in sketchbook. Directions and steps followed in order. No steps missed.
Standards and Objective 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools 2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design. 2.4 Review and refine observational drawing skills. Objective: Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to demonstrate the effective use of the elements of art. Students solve a visual arts problem by reviewing and refining their artwork.