Sunday, November 4, 2012

Color Systems


 

Discovering the different ways that colors coexist is quite amazing. Experimenting with the absence of color can also be just as interesting.  Using white pastels to draw on black paper, this artist creates the image of a bat, resulting in stark contrast and the ability to focus on the overall shape.





He then goes on to add orange and green, enhancing the image with more variety and producing contrast in a different way.  Learning about how colors can look different, depending on their surroundings, is important for emerging artists of all ages.




These two compare their creations, discovering together the many things that can be done with just black and white.  The saying "less is more" seems to be understood here, where the contrast between the ends of the spectrum is more important than its range of color. 






Even a few marks of blue on a black background create a strong and vibrant picture.  Through practice and experimentation, we can train our eyes to understand colors and how they interact.




 The fact that colors appear relative to their surroundings is an interesting metaphor for individuals in the social environment.  Activities such as this one result in developing perspectives that can be applied in the studio and in the real world, enabling young artists to adapt within both.





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