COLOR SCHEMES Color Plans
What is a Color Scheme? A plan of the colors an artist uses in a work of art A group of colors an artist puts together Different emotions can be expressed Different moods can be created
What is a Warm Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of: Reds Yellows Oranges
What Mood or Emotion Can be Expressed By Using A Warm Color Scheme? Warmth Outward Friendly Informal
What is a Cool Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of: Blues Violets/Purples Greens
What Mood or Emotion Can be Expressed By Using A Cool Color Scheme? Calm/Peaceful Cool Aloof Formal
What is a Primary Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of the three primary colors: Red Yellow Blue
Why Are Primary Color Schemes Often Used In Company Logos and Other Advertising? Primary color schemes are bold, bright and eye catching They get the customer’s attention
What is a Monochromatic Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of different values of any single color: Example: light blue, medium blue, dark blue
What Are The Characteristics OF A Monochromatic Color Scheme? Balanced Unified Restful Pleasing to the eye
What is an Analogous Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of colors that are next to one another on the color wheel Green, Blue, and Yellow Yellow, Orange and Red Blue, Red and Purple/violet
What Are The Characteristics Of An Analogous Color Scheme? Harmonious Pleasing to the Eye Match/go together/coordinating Used in clothing and interior decorating
What is a Complimentary Color Scheme? A color scheme made up of colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel Examples: Red and Green Yellow and Purple/Violet Blue and Orange
What Are The Characteristics Of A Complimentary Color Scheme ? Clash Hard to look at Vibrant, attention grabbing Brighter and more intense, vibrate when side-by-side
More Characteristics Complimentary Color Schemes Intense, powerful, and full of energy Used to accent & direct attention to important areas of a composition
Step #1 Divide your paper into four equal sections
Draw a geometric abstract Step #2 Draw a geometric abstract design in one of the sections
Step # 3 Repeat the design in the other three sections
Step # 4 Paint one design in each of the following color schemes: Warm Colors Cool Colors Analogous Colors Complementary Colors
Warm Colors Cool Colors Analogous Colors Complementary Colors