Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to demonstrate accurate color mixing and knowledge of color theory.
Mini-Assignments
1. Bring in 3 8×10 color photos and all materials.
2. Watch videos on Color theory linked to the right and take notes in your sketchbook.
3. Create a color wheel and label primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Also label an analogous, complementary and split complementary color scheme.
Materials
3 8×10 Color Photos
Acrylic paint
Paint brushes (good quality acrylic brushes in an assortment of filberts, flats and rounds)
Container for water
Small plastic lid for mixing paint
Info
Color is probably one of the most difficult elements of art to use appropriately. Color theory is the understanding of how different colors work together or oppose each other and how different color combinations can affect a work of art.
Major Assignment
Using the color photo as a guide, accurately draw the image on a sheet of Bristol Illustration board (or canvas if you so choose). Once you have the image drawn on your sheet of illustration board, work to accurately reproduce the colors in your image. Try to match the colors as accurately as possible. If you want, you can print out two copies of your photo and use one to paint on to test for color accuracy.
It is easier to paint the light areas first and then back paint the darker sections. Dark can cover light easier then trying to paint a light color over dark paint. Make sure to mix enough color to cover the entire section you are about to paint.
Research