I wanted to go over color options in my adult class.
I set up onions with a nice light source and did these demos.
The first demo was a value study with just one color.
The next one on the right was done with two colors, warm and cool.
The third one was done with what we thought were realistic colors.
And the fourth was done with more intensity and exaggerated colors.
I did this to show the students that exaggerating the colors really makes a painting interesting and fun.
I wanted them to step out of their safe zone and explore colors that they wouldn't normally choose.
These are about 3 x 5 inches each done in about 5 to 10 minutes each.
I think they will make a nice set of greeting cards
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I think they will make a nice set of greeting cards
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5 comments:
This exercise is great. I will have to remember this one for my classes. Thanks for sharing!
Great exercise, I agree. I think the cards are a great idea.
One little
Two little
Three little onions...
Four pretty onions for sale.....!
What a great idea Maria. You did a great job, also. They are all painted well, however, I do like #4 the best...and, I think because it is pushed beyond what we usually see as an onion.
What a terrific color exercise, Maria. You've really shown how exaggerated color can make something ordinary really pop.
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