1. Split Complementary Color Scheme with Quote
YELLOW-
‘MOTHER COLOR’
BLUE/VIOLET & RED/VIOLET
-SPLIT COMPLEMENT

2. Split Complementary Schemes…
Are basically a variation of the more commonly used complementary scheme.
It involves choosing a main color and two other colors that are adjacent to the complementary color of the chosen hue on the color wheel.
The result is a paint scheme that offers high contrast without the tension of a complementary scheme.
Examples of split complementary include: (i) red and yellow-green/blue-green or (ii) purple and yellow-orange/yellow-green.
There are a total of 12 split complementary paint schemes, so you can’t complain about lack of choices!

3. Can you identify which images are split complementary schemes?

6. Tips for Split Complementary Scheme
Keep one of the three colors dominant on your palette.
If you wish to lighten a color, simply add white, tone it down with gray, and add black to make it darker.
Be wary when mixing in pigment, as some can overpower quickly, so be sure to mix slowly and patiently!

7. Research & Development:
Used Sources to learn about new artists and/or techniques expanding your understanding of art. Developed a plan through sketching/writing ideas. (Staple to this, please)
Scale:
Project is within required size.
Subject:
Work is school and portfolio appropriate. It follows required theme and guidelines.
Design:
Project displays originality, unity and variety. Work is balanced and visually compelling.
Craftsmanship:
Student exhibited outstanding understanding of media, techniques, worked for hours developing project and paid attention to detail.
Growth:
Attempted new techniques and showed improvement from practice to final.
Critique:
Student engaged in dialogue with teacher for feedback, took constructive criticism, made adjustments to work.
Effort:
Student problem solved on own first, used time wisely, worked to best of his/her ability and met or exceeded expectation for project.
Focus:
Worked independently, did not distract class, approached teacher if needed, worked diligently after class as necessary.
Pace:
Completed project on time. Work is submitted with NAME. written legibly, and this completed rubric.