Project 3

A helpful video from Gamblin Paints to help you understand the three dimensional aspect of color:

http://www.gamblincolors.com/navigating.color.space/http://www.gamblincolors.com/navigating.color.space/

A great online test of your sensitivity to color changes. Email me your test score at Mike.Nichols@wku.edu  with "Color Test" in the subject line for 5 extra points!

http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77 

 

Color Transparency

Project 3         

Part One: 

Using colored pencils, create five examples of colors overlapping to indicate perceptual transparency. Be sure to include both kinds of transparency discussed in class (mix as darker than parents and mix as halfway between parents). Use 3 inch criss-cross format (made of 1 inch squares).

Part Two: 

Create three (3x5") nonobjective color sketches that explore ASYMMETRY and perceptual transparency using the composition themes, Rectilinear and Curvilinear. You may do three of each theme, or combine them in an interesting way.  Consider how your color choices relate (create harmonies or discords) and feel free to explore any of the colors schemes mentioned in the Design Basics book.

Part Three:

Create one 6x9" designs that illustrate a variety of color mixes. Use of at least five parent colors and twice as many mixed colors.

Each image should be 6x9”.

“Compose a design that contains several incidents of each kind of transparency. While you may approach composition freely, strive for readability in color choice and shape description.” – assignment taken from, color: a workshop approach by David Hornung

Some examples from previous classes.