1. DP Color Value Project
Mini-lab Assignment
4 Color Value Spheres, 3 Thumbnail Composition Drawings
1. Look back at yourblack andwhite value sphere-howcanyouadd colorto this? Itessentially
usesa Monochromaticcolor scheme-tintsandshadesof the same hue. Basedonthis
technique, create aMonochromatic color value sphere inyour journal.
2. An Analogouscolorscheme issimilartomonochromatic,butwithmore varietyincolor.
Analogouscolorsare adjacentonthe color wheel. Create anAnalogous color value sphere in
your journal. (HINT:Draw a monochromaticsphere,thenaddthe Analogouscolorsto the
highlightsandshadows)
3. Complementarycolorsare opposite onthe colorwheel (RedsandGreens,BluesandOranges,
VioletsandYellows). A Complementarycolorscheme isalwaysmade upof a Warm and Cool
color. Complementarycolorsontopof each otherwill make brownsandgreys. Use these facts
to create a Complementarycolorvalue sphere inyour journal.
4. On yoursmall feltpaper,drawa value sphere usingacolorscheme of your choice. Practice
usingthe pastelsonthe newmaterial.
Don’tforgetthe differentshadingtechniquesyou’ve learned!
Pointshading Side Shading CircularShading Scumbling Line Weight
5. Once the still-life’sare setup,create at least3 thumbnail sketchesinyourjournal. Remember
to try differentcompositionstosee whichone itmostengaging. (Fill the page!)