Art Making/Material Exploration #1: Exploring Value and The Subtractive Color Theory

1. Discuss what you thought about creating the Value Scale and Color Wheel.

I think creating the value scale was more difficult then creating the color scale. It was hard for me to determine how to shade each box. The color wheel was easier because I have known these colors since I was a child. I also enjoyed mixing the colors, it reminded me of being a little kid again.

2. Which media did you enjoy working with the best and why?

I prefer to work with the color wheel for the same reasons as I mentioned above. However, I believe working with the value scale would be very interesting even though it is a little harder than the color wheel.

3. What was the most important discovery in the creation of these studies?

To me the most important discovery from the value scale would have to be learning all the different shades one pencil can create. I would not really call it a discovery with the color wheel because I have known this from before but I do consider the mixing of the primary colors to make the secondary colors very important.

4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

I think both videos provided a lot of information. I think the most important information I learned from the first video was that the color wheel was created as a convenient way to explain how colors relate to each other. I also learned that complimentary colors help each other stand out more when they are next to each other and dull each other down when they are mixed. Both these methods are commonly used by artists. The second video was interesting but explained simple things that most people already know. I guess the most important thing that the video reviewed for me was that primary colors can not mix from anything else and that secondary colors are the medium between the two primary colors next to each other.

Color Theory and Emotional Effects

1. Color is the appearance of something based on the quality of light reflected on to it, in addition to the elements brought together to form appearance we all associate with colors. Brighter colors such as yellow, orange and red all receive better light quality and have pigments that are more vibrant. Blue, Purple, and black receive less light and the pigments do not come out as much without the presence of light. Our emotions can be tied in with color also, as brighter colors tend to liven and energize us, while darker colors block our energy and tend to keep us sad.
2. After watching the "Color" video, it was interesting to find out in the early stages paint was kept in pig's bladders as a way to keep the paint from drying. I would have never expected that. Although paint in pig's bladders wasn't very reliable, once the metal tube came about, paint became more durable and was able to be carried outside the studio. Now painters could easily paint outdoor settings without the hassle of the primitive pig bladder containers.
3. The biggest impact the "Color" video showed me was just how light can change the way color is seen by the human eye. One little change of light, whether it be lighter or darker, can change the way we see the color and actually feel.
4. After watching the "Feelings" video, it was interesting to find out just how much of an impact Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa had on society. The narrator made a good point that Mona Lisa was no saint or religious figure, but with the impact of the painting we was made out to be one. Not very many paintings can cause such an impact on society, and paintings like this one are few and far between. Just the colors and lighting of the painting made it seem so life like. Without the detail that Da Vinci put into it, the Mona Lisa would have never been as much of a world icon as it is know today.

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• Form: the purple ball shows the 3D and volume an element.
• Line: the hockey sticks are straight to show what a line looks like.
• Shape: the cup is an enclosed object that puts an emphasis on the outer rim of the cup for a 3D affect.
• Color: The lacrosse stick was used to show the brightness of the yellow on the black bed.
• Texture: the walk way is made of stone and concrete, giving it a rough texture.
• Space: the area in between the houses shows the element of space.
• Value: the difference in the colors on the two sandals shows the aspects of lightness and darkness.
• Emphasis: this photo was taken in Las Vegas at the Stratosphere. The background of the sky really brings the viewer's eye to the structure.
• Balance: the beer cans show unity and equal weight and structure.
• Harmony: the DVD rack shows the smooth transition as they are stacked on each other.
• Variety: The multiple picture frames show different shapes and sizes.
• Movement: This picture was taken at a Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavs basketball game. The quick play of the players shows movement on the picture.
• Rhythm: The butterflies come in a pattern one right after another, showing rhythm.
• Proportion: This photo was taken at a Toronto Blue Jays game in Toronto. The size of the players is directly affected by the size of the stadium as a whole.
• Unity: This is a picture of a team, all with the same track suits on. The purple track suits show just how a big group of individuals can come together to look unified.

First Post

1. How was the process of creating the GMail account and setting up the Blog?

The process of creating my Gmail account was really easy. I never heard of GMail before and was not sure how to use it. It was easy to create by following the steps and just going through the steps on google. Setting up my Blog was even easier. I have also never had a blog or never have I had to set one up so I did not know what to expect. This was an easier process than I thought it would of been.

2. What do you expect to learn in this course?

I have already learned many interesting things I did not know about art from this class just from the readings. I think I will learn more than I originally thought. I have already become more interested in the subject and actually enjoy doing the readings, which I can not say for all my classes. I think it has something to do with me being a history major and enjoying learning about the past. I think I will learn a lot from this class about art that I never even knew about.

3. How do you feel about taking an online course

I think taking this online course will be hard but rewarding. I think I learn easier sometimes this way instead of being bored and not paying attention in a lecture class. This class will have more work and be more interactive since it is online. I think I will gain more from this online course then a course that was not online. This is my first online course so it might be hard for me to get used to at first but once I do I think I will truly enjoy it and gain more knowledge of art.