Do Now: Contrast of Color

Work with an ART ELEMENT and show OPPOSITE QUALITIES

Examples:

CONTRAST of COLOR: Use a PAIR of COMPLEMENTARY COLORS or WARM against COOL

CONTRAST of VALUE: Use a DARK SHADE next to a LIGHT TINT

CONTRAST of LINE: Use a STRAIGHT LINE next to a CURVY LINE

etc.


Complementary Colors Example:Red & Green

Contrast of Color

Choose colors that are far away from each other on the color wheel.  PAIRS of colors that sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel are called COMPLEMENTARY COLORS.  They create the most contrast.

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1. Go to the group shared folder and find the file

named "Contrast"

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2. Drag it to your Desktop and gently click on it twice

(don't open it) to highlight the name for editing.

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3. Change the file name by adding your last name

followed by your first name. Example:

Contrast Hooker Martina

4. Choose the colors you want to use to create contrast.

5. Create an adjustment layer for the puppy and adjust the color

(Use hue saturation or Color Balance)

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6. Add a clipping mask to the puppy's adjustment layer

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7. Create an adjustment layer for the brick texture and adjust

the color