Color Theory and Balance Paintings

Students examined the history behind color theory and its importance in the art world. Students learned about the various color schemes, including: primary, secondary, tertiary, warm, cool, analogous, complementary and monochromatic. Using color mixing techniques with only the primary colors (red, yellow, blue), students created a radial balance painting. This artwork allowed students to see how colors react with each other and make educated color choices in their compositions that might come later in their art career.