color theory
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Color Theory
It’s like a tetanus shot:
It isn’t fun but you need to get it.
Supplies
• Layout– 15”*22” watercolor
paper– 30-60-90 triangle
– 18”ruler– Compass– Tape– Eraser– Pencil
• Painting– Water dish– Mixing pan(s)
– Test paper– Paper toweling– Brush
Vocabulary• Primary• Secondary• Tertiary/Intermediate• Hue• Intensity
• Value
• Tint• Shade• Complementary• Analogous• Black/White
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On the Left hand side of your paper measure 2” down from the top and draw a horizontal line segment about 10” long
2”
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On the Left hand side of your paper measure in 2” from the left and draw a vertical line segment about 10” long
2”
2”
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Measure from hereMeasure in 3 ½” from the intersection point of the two lines and draw a mark
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Measure from hereMeasure 3 ½” down from the intersection point of the two lines and draw a mark
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Set your compass from the intersection point to the measured point.
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Place the point of the compass on the measured point and draw a circle, repeat for the other point
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Leave the compass set to the same size. Place the point on the intersection point of the two circles and draw a third circle
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Leave the compass set to the same size. Place the pencil on the upper intersection point of the circle and the horizontal line. Place the point on the edge of the circle and strike an arc through the center of circle
pencil
point
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Place the point of the compass on the lower intersection point and strike another arc.
pencil
point
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Continue to work around the circle using each new intersection to create a new arc.You should get a flower pattern
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Connect every other point on the compass to form a triangle( this is also how to layout an equilateral triangle)
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Connect the three remaining points( this is also how to layout hexagon)
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Draw a line that connects the opposing corners of the hexagon and extent the line to touch the outer edge of the circle.
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Draw lines through the remaining points.
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Draw an 1 ½” circle centered on each point.
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Draw an 1 ½” circle centered on each point.
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Measure 1” in the right hand edge of the paper.
Measure down 1” from the top of your paper.(10” across).
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Measure 9 points along the top edge 1”apart
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Measure down the side line, putting marks at:
2”2 ½”
4 ½”
5”
7”
7 ½”
9 ½”
12”
10”
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Use these points to make a grid:
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Measure in 1” from the lower left edge and draw a line segment 4” long
LayoutMeasure up 1” from the lower edge and draw a line segment 7” long
LayoutMeasure in 3” in from the intersection point and place a mark
Layout Draw a line segment 3” up from that point and from the end.
Layout Close off the rectangle
Layout Find the center of each square.
Layout Draw a 1” square in the middle of each larger square.
Painting Primaries
Painting Secondary
Painting Intermediate
Painting Grey Scale
Painting Tint Scale
Painting Shade Scale
Painting Analagous Scale
Painting Complimentary Scale
Painting Color and Ground
Painting Procedure
1. Make sure you are set up2. Never overload your brush.3. Keep the paint to the lower half of the bristle.4. Check the consistency of the paint. It should be the
consistency of heavy cream.5. You should always be able to see the edge of the shape
and the tip of your brush. The tip of the brush should be aimed at the edge of the shape you are painting.
6. Try all the colors out on a separate sheet of paper and Dry them with a hairdryer.
7. Mix colors from the lightest to the darkest.