Color Theory is explained simply here using a color wheel - a simple diagram

Color wheel chart mixing theory painting tutorial

<<VIDEO HERE>>

Primary - R,Y, B - the 3 colors from which all other colors are made
Secondary - O,G, V - made by mixing 2 primary colors
Tertiary- any color made by mixing primary w/ a secondary color (R-O, Y-G)
Tint - adding white to a color to make it lighter
Tone - the quality of a color - lighter/darker by adding another color (polluted) or dulled
Shade - color mixed with black = darker
Warm - Yellows, reds, oranges (fall colors --- flame) warm colors come forward
Cool - blue, green, purples (calming, mellow ----- water) cool colors recede
analogous - adjacent colors on color wheel
Complimentary - opposite on color wheel (most bold)
Monochromatic - one color + black and white for tints and shades
Hue - color name
palette - mixing tray
split complementary - color and two colors on either side of its opposite
Triad - 3 colors equally spaced on CW (primary triad/secondary triad)



Here is another COLOR WHEEL resource - It is made for kids, but is VERY CLEAR
http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/encyc_colorwheel.html

COLOR RELATIONSHIPS
VIEW the slideshow linked below to see how colors are used in artist's works
http://www.slideshare.net/meier106/color-scheme-examples

Assessment #1

• View videos and slideshows above then complete the 3 pg. packet
  • Pg 1-Use your computer to research the vocabulary and fill with your own definition
  • Pg 2-Fill in the color wheel by mixing colors - tempera paint use R-Y-B ONLY
  • Pg 3-Fill the 6 boxes completely (No white spaces left) with the color scheme given

Assessment #2

• Fill in quiz over the definitions (ABOVE and in worksheet) that were also explained in class

Assessment #3

• Use Tempera paints to create a unified work with a pre-planned color scheme
• Be ready to explain how the color choice, subject, and composition contribute to the overall message of the work