Color and Light · Painting and Color Theory

The Color Wheel and Beyond

Mastering the art of color mixing to create a wide spectrum of hues from the three primary colors.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we create a sense of warmth or coolness using only paint?
  2. 2What is the relationship between colors that sit opposite each other on the wheel?
  3. 3How does adding white or black change the weight of a color?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Paint and ColorNCCA: Primary - Visual Awareness
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist's Eye
Unit: Color and Light
Period: Painting and Color Theory

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