1. Color Theory

2. The Effect of Color

4. Color Groups

5. More Color Groups

6. 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

7. 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

8. Pop Art Objects Choose an object from nature Repeat it 4 times
Each time, use a different color scheme

10. 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

13. Finding your Design In a magazine: Fabrics of clothing and furniture
Packaging in advertisements
Backgrounds of advertisements