Assignment #9: Contrast in Color

We've done contrast in values and worked with black and white and the whole scale. For this next assignment I would like us to do a piece that has contrast with color. By using complimentary colors we can create contrast as well as when we use cold colors vs warm colors. (although that might often lead to an non harmonious piece) Here are some examples of color contrast:

Pop art has shown some change from using contrast in values to mostly contrast in color to create that certain pop art look. Andy Warhol has several images that show this color contrast. He still uses a little bit of value contrast but see how the drastic color scheme is very noticeable.

Another artist that uses color to aid in contrast is Vangogh. This painting below actually has a lot of value contrast but notice how the colors help aid in the contrast as well.

Haleigh showed us a very good example of color contrast in this piece from a few assignments ago:


It still has value contrast but the colors help aid the contrast in value range.


This assignment will be due next Wednesday, August 20th by midnight. You can choose any subject/object for your art piece. As always, all assignments can be done using any medium and any dimensions but for those who would like more guidelines, recommendations are listed below.

Recommended Materials and Dimensions: Use acrylics. Pick a flower or some type of flora. When painting it, try using very little value contrast and focus more on color contrast. Your finished piece should be at least 8" x 10" (or 20 x 25 cm)