Color Theory
The Effect of Color
Color Groups
More Color Groups
Color Theory Triptych Choose your subject matter Choose a color group What is your artwork about? Choose a color group Background colors Use complementary colors Object’s colors Include Value! Use the complementary color to show shadows Use white to create highlights
Monochromatic Shapes Choose a shape to continuously repeat Varying sizes of that one shape Choose a monochromatic color scheme One color plus white and black
Pop Art Objects Choose an object from nature Repeat it 4 times Each time, use a different color scheme
Color Theory Design Objective: to find a design/pattern, interpret it as your own, and use different color groups to paint the composition Flip through magazines to find an interesting design/pattern Cut out the section that you like Reinterpret that design and make it your own Sketch your idea down on paper Paint in your design using 4 different color groups
Finding your Design In a magazine: Fabrics of clothing and furniture Packaging in advertisements Backgrounds of advertisements