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April 20th-24th, 2020
April 20th-24th, 2020
Exploring Color with the Color Wheel!
Exploring Color with the Color Wheel!
I miss you all and would love to see your work! If you have any questions or want to send pictures of what you're creating, you can email me: mallory.neidenthal@nhcs.net
I miss you all and would love to see your work! If you have any questions or want to send pictures of what you're creating, you can email me: mallory.neidenthal@nhcs.net
The Color Wheel is a tool artists use to help them better understand color and choose what colors to use in their artwork. There are multiple activities below for you to do to learn more about the Color Wheel. The order that you do them in is up to you, but save adding the color wheel to your sketchbook for last!
The Color Wheel is a tool artists use to help them better understand color and choose what colors to use in their artwork. There are multiple activities below for you to do to learn more about the Color Wheel. The order that you do them in is up to you, but save adding the color wheel to your sketchbook for last!
Some important words we will be using:
Some important words we will be using:
PRIMARY COLORS - the three colors that are used and mixed together to make all other colors. They are red, yellow, and blue.
PRIMARY COLORS - the three colors that are used and mixed together to make all other colors. They are red, yellow, and blue.
SECONDARY COLORS - the three colors that are made by mixing two of the primary colors together. They are orange, green, and purple.
SECONDARY COLORS - the three colors that are made by mixing two of the primary colors together. They are orange, green, and purple.
Color Mixing Experiment
Color Mixing Experiment
If you'd like to print out the template below for this activity if you can, or follow along as I show you how to draw it instead. If you plan to paint for this activity, try to use thicker paper if you have it.
Learn More about the Color Wheel
Learn More about the Color Wheel
The Google Slides presentation below is interactive with the help of Pear Deck. Look for the slides with a pear and use the code nvhhd to be able to draw and color on the slide.
Read Aloud of the book "Mixed"
Read Aloud of the book "Mixed"
Enjoy this wonderful story about colors, how they mix, and celebrating differences!
Adding the Color Wheel to your Sketchbook
Adding the Color Wheel to your Sketchbook
Make sure to add the color wheel to your sketchbook for you to use and reference for your projects in the weeks to come. This video will show you how to draw the color wheel and add its colors using a variety of materials.
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