2. A colour scheme is the way
colours are put together in an
artwork. There are many different
types which can help to add
meaning and feeling to an
artwork.
What is a colour scheme?
3. Complementary colours are
opposite each other on the colour
wheel. When placed next to each
other they create a strong contrast
and look vibrant.
Van Gogh
Gauguin's Chair
1888
Can you identify the complementary
colours in this Van Gogh painting?
4. Monochromatic means
one (mono) and colour
(chroma).
So a monochromatic
colour scheme is made up
of just one colour and its
shades and tints.
Claude Monet
Morning on the Seine
1897
5.
6. Warm colours
such as
red, yellow
and orange evoke
warmth because
they remind us of
things like the sun
or fire.
7. Cool colours such
as blue, green, and
purple (violet);
evoke a cool feeling
because they
remind us of things
like water or grass
8. Task: Do A Small Painting Using A
Warm Or Cool Colour Scheme
①Choose a geometric object in front of you and do a quick sketch of it –
don’t use tone to shade the object as you will be painting it!
②Decide on a warm or cool colour scheme and start mixing some tints for
the light parts of the object, and some shades for the dark areas.
