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KATHLEEN HOTARDM6; CHAPTER 13: COLOR

Complementary Color

What harmonies have you used and why?

- I chose a Complementary color harmony because I thought it would be very easy to find these colors in the world. Especially, because three of them are primary colors

(Red, Blue, Yellow) and the other three colors derive from the primary colors (Yellow,

Orange, and Violet).

What were some difficulties you had to overcome? Why? How did you get around

them? How have you used other elements and

principles? - I had a fairly easy time finding these colors

separate in the world, but a fairly difficult finding each complementary colors (that match with each other red/green, blue-

orange, yellow/violet) together. I found a lot of blue and yellow schemes more so than

blue and orange color schemes. I did get lucky finding the pair of blue sunglasses with

orange jewels as well as the girl in a violet dress sitting in a large yellow chair with

yellow fringed shoes. The Red flowing streak is actually an array of rose petals and I think the green high heel looks great up against

them. The flow of the red rose petals really encloses the entire complementary color collage. I enjoyed piecing these together. I

Think the jewels stand out the most with two other art elements: shape and texture. You

can see the cut edges and they are all of different shapes.

How has this assignment helped you understand color, if at all?

- It is very easy to identify the different color harmonies now. I know it will have an

influence on piecing together colors in my everyday life – i.e. daily outfit and make-up.

What colors are in style right now? How do you know this?

- Marsala and Navy blue are both in style right now. Marsala is the color of the year. I

learned this during Mrs. Beach’s Intro to Business of Fashion class where she

introduced us to PANTONE.

Analogous Color What harmonies have you used and why?

- Purse: Green, Blue, Blue-Green, & Blue-Violet.Dress on the model: Blue-Violet, Violet, Red-

Violet, & Red.Flower: Yellow-Green, Green, Blue-Green, Blue,

Blue-Violet, Violet, & Red-Violet.* The petals on the flower are even of a

Monochromatic color harmony!

How have you used other elements and principles? - The dress on the model is of many geometric shapes which

forms its pattern. There is also a range of values in the colors of the dress.

- The flower’s petals seem to have their own organic shape to them and I like the lines placed inside of the petals to separate the fading effect and make each petal have its

own monochromatic color scheme. - The purse is awesome! I love all of the triangles and circles

that create such a focus on the large circles in the center of the purse. You can even see the different textures of the

purse – looks like leather and maybe velvet. How has this assignment helped you understand color, if

at all?- After choosing to do an Analogous color harmony and

piecing it together, I think I figured out this is my favorite type of color scheme.

What were some difficulties you had to overcome? Why? How did

you get around them?- I didn’t have any issues with finding analogous color schemes. This was the easiest color scheme to find in

nature and in any kind of materialistic items (clothing, furniture, blankets, toys, etc.). Since it was so easy to

find, I am going to assume that this is one of the more attractive color schemes for people, otherwise it wouldn’t have been so popular.

Monochromatic Color What harmonies have you used and

why? - This is a Monochromatic color harmony. Honestly, I chose this color

scheme because I thought it would be much easier to find than the remaining two color schemes to choose from (split and triadic). This was the hardest color scheme for me to find out of the three

harmonies I picked to do. I know we weren’t really supposed to use a flat color,

but I have many make-up palettes of colors and this was the best I could come

up with. - Eyeshadow: Blue, Green, and Violet.

(I threw some brown in there for decoration)- Lipstick: Red

What were some difficulties you had to overcome? Why? How did you get around them?- Monochromatic color harmony was the most difficult color harmony for me to find. I found a large amount of brown and black monochromatic scales. Hence, why I decided to feature my

eyeshadow palettes of various colors and my collection of lipstick in shades of reds. How have you used other elements and principles?

- I drew zig-zag lines to feature the lipstick colors. All of the eyeshadows are enclosed in rectangular or square shaped cases. You can also see the mineral-like texture of the

eyeshadows. How has this assignment helped you understand color, if at all?

- I understand the point of monochromatic color harmony (to go from dark/light or light/dark values in a color. This was just very difficult for me to find in everyday life unless it was in black,

gray, or earth tones.