color theory

Microscopic Life design in the natural world

Nikon Small World

❖ photomicrography competition❖ galleries of the winners❖ visit

http://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/photo❖ choose three photos, print them out and bring in

on Monday

Color Theory

❖ primary colors❖ secondary colors❖ tertiary colors

Color Schemes

❖ in color artwork vs about color artwork❖ monochromatic❖ analogous❖ complementary

Watercolor Practice

❖ wet on wet❖ blending colors❖ fill in areas❖ on practice paper practice mixing colors and

perfecting your painting technique

Process

❖ using your photos for reference draw out your design in your sketchbook

❖ create a small version 4”x6” in your sketchbook, plan out your color scheme with color pencils

❖ using viewfinder draw one portion of your design on the larger watercolor paper

❖ finish your design using watercolors