Color Anacortes High School Fine Arts Instructor Carl

Color Anacortes High School Fine Arts Instructor: Carl Dellutri

Learning Targets n n Understanding the emotional impact color has on the viewer. Using this understanding to make the viewer feel something specific when looking at their artwork

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Simultaneous Contrast n n n Color affect one another. Sometimes we use a color and it clashes with colors around it. How color behaves in relation to other colors and shapes is a complex area of color theory Compare the contrast effects of different color backgrounds for the same red square

Simultaneous Contrast n The reality that the appearance of a color changes based on the context and the colors surrounding it is called " Simultaneous Contrast ".

Basic Color Schemes n Color schemes are ways to use groups of colors together so a desired affect is achieved by an artist

Monochromatic n A single hue mixed with white, black and grey to create a variety of tints, shades and tones.

Yellow n Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

n n Yellow is a bright that is often described as loud, cheery and warm. Yellow is also the most fatiguing to the eye due to the high amount of light that is reflected. Using yellow as a background on paper or computer monitors can lead to eyestrain or vision loss in extreme cases. Yellow can also increase the metabolism. Since yellow is the most visible color, it is also the most attention-getting color. Yellow can be used in small amount to draw notice, such as on traffic sign or advertisements.

n n Yellow can also create feelings of frustration and anger. While it is considered a cheerful color, people are more likely to lose their tempers in yellow rooms and babies tend to cry more in yellow rooms. Yellow can also be associated with cowards, treachery and criminals.

Red n n The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

n n Red is a bright, warm color that evokes strong emotions. Red is associated with strength, masculinity, dignity, charm, love, hate, compassion, tension, warmth, and comfort. Red is also considered an intense, or even angry, color that creates feelings of excitement or intensity. Consider how red is used in language: redneck, red-hot, red-handed, paint the town red, seeing red

Blue n The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

n n n n Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as feminine, relaxed, mature, peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. Blue can also create feelings of sadness, depression, insanity or aloofness. Blue is often used to decorate offices because research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms. Blue is one of the most popular colors, but it is one of the least appetizing. Some weight loss plans even recommend eating your food off of a blue plate. Blue rarely occurs naturally in food aside from blueberries and some plums. Also, humans are geared to avoid foods that are poisonous and blue coloring in food is often a sign of spoilage or poison. Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature. Consider how blue is used in language: blue moon, blue Monday, blue blood, the blues, and blue ribbon.

Orange n n n Orange is a combination of yellow and red and is considered an energetic color. Orange calls to mind feelings of excitement, intimate, comedy, pride, joy, happy, lively, enthusiasm, radiation and warmth. Orange is often used to draw attention, such as in traffic signs and advertising.

Purple n n n The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial. It can be associated with nostalgia, power, melancholia, mystical and thought. Purple is the symbol of royalty and wealth. Purple also represents wisdom and spirituality. Purple does not often occur in nature, it can sometimes appear exotic or artificial.

Green n Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

n n n Green also represents tranquility, good luck, health, and jealousy. Researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension. Green has long been a symbol of fertility and was once the preferred color choice for wedding gowns in the 15 th-century. Even today, green M & M's (an American chocolate candy) are said to send a sexual message. Green is often used in decorating for its calming effect. For example, guests waiting to appear on television programs often wait in a “green room” to relax. Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches. Consider how green is used in language: green thumb, green with envy, greenhorn.

n Green is a cool color that symbolizes nature and the natural world.

Brown n n Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors. Brown is a natural color that evokes a sense of strength and reliability. Brown can also create feelings of sadness and isolation. Brown brings to mind feeling of warmth, comfort, and security. It is often described as natural, down-toearth, and conventional, but brown can also be sophisticated.

Black is typically associated with authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, in movies, often wear black.

n n n Black absorbs all light in the color spectrum. Black is often used as a symbol of menace or evil, but it is also popular as an indicator of power. It is used to represent treacherous characters in stories and is often associated with witchcraft. Black is associated with death and mourning in many cultures. It is also associated with unhappiness, sexuality, formality, and sophistication. In ancient Egypt, black represented life and rebirth. Consider how black is used in language: Black Death, blackout, black cat, black list, black market, black tie, black belt.

White n Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

n n n White represents purity or innocence. White is bright and can create a sense of space or add highlights. White is also described as cold, bland, and sterile. Rooms painted completely white can seem spacious, but empty and unfriendly.

Complementary Colors n n Two hues that lie directly opposite each other on the color circle. These hues can be mixed with white and black to create tints and shades, or they can be mixed with each other to create different tones.

Complementary cont. n Complementary colors are contrasting and stand out against each other. Often it is a good idea to use a complementary color as the highlight color, as described above.

Success Criteria

Split Complementary n Near-complementary colors, such as yellow and redpurple or yellow and blue-purple, lie nearly opposite,

Triad Colors n n A triad consists of three colors spaced an equal distance apart, such as the primary colors yellow, red, and blue, When you want a design that is colorful and yet balanced, a triad color scheme might be the way to go

Analogous n The analog colors are those colors which lie on either side of any given color. Often these are color schemes found in nature. The most widely used analogous color scheme is the one marked to the left - red, orange and yellow. A site that makes use of analogous colors usually feels harmonious. The secondary color, as described above, can often be an analogous colour.