We then went over some beginning color theory:
- Secondary colors - colors that are created by mixing two primary colors
- Tertiary colors - colors that are created by mixing a primary color with its analogous secondary color.
- Analogous - a "next door neighbor" on the color wheel.
- Yellow + Orange = Yellow Orange
- Yellow + Green = Yellow Green
- Red + Orange = Red Orange
- Red + Violet = Red Violet
- Blue + Violet = Blue Violet
- Blue + Green = Blue Green

- Complementary colors - colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel
- Red - Green
- Yellow - Purple
- Blue - Orange
- Yellow Green - Red Violet
- Analogous colors - colors that live next to each other on the color wheel
Next we discussed the terms that are used when you add Black, White, or Grey to a color. These can help achieve value (light to dark) in your art work:
- Shade - Add Black (darkens or deepens the color)
- Tone - Add Grey (tones down or mutes the color)
- Tint - Add white (lightens a color - For example Pink)
Moving Forward
We will be using the Elements to create a Waterfall booklet. For next class please have some sketches or designs for your booklet.
image sources: http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory