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Understanding color mixing, common Understanding color mixing, common color schemes, tints and shades,

neutral color, and earth tones

� We see objects and colors because of reflected light waves.

� Certain colors of the visible light spectrum are absorbed by the surface of objects, while some light waves are reflected.waves are reflected.

� We see the light waves that are reflected.

� A subtractive color model explains the mixing of paints, dyes, and inks.

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http://www.snap2objects.com/2009/03/24/color-theory-101/

http://www.digital-web.com/articles/elements_of_design/

http://www.infocellar.com/graphics/color-theory.htm

� Monochromatic- one color

� Analogous- colors that are similar and next to each other on the color wheel. They are similar because they share colors.

Complementary- colors that are across from � Complementary- colors that are across from each other on the color wheel. These colors contrast each other and in a way, make each other stand out.

� Triad- colors that are equadistant on the color wheel. They form a triangle. These colors contrast each other very strongly.

http://intricateart.com/monochromatic-evan-in-green/

Leanne Wildermuth. Evan in Green. 2007

Pablo Picasso. The Old Guitarist. 1903

http://www.pablopicasso.org/oldguitarist.jsp

Kim Johns. Equus Caeruleus. 2002

http://color-scapes.com/nseqcaeruleus.htm

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Claude Monet. Water Lilies. 1906. Oil on Canvas.

http://www.alysoncamille.com/posts/color-relationships-complementary-harmony/

Alyson Camille Ogren. Sunflower. 2009

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Bev Larson. Complementary Colors. 2008

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Cover designed by Roy Lichtenstein

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