The Quilter’s Studio Color Study Group February 18, 2012
Monochromatic color scheme:
· Derived from a single color extended by using its shades, tones and tints
· Energy is more subtle and peaceful due to a lack of color contrast.
· Monochromatic colors offer very little contrast and may be considered boring unless there is o Variety of fabrics with texture and pattern
o Good range of values
o Good range of color scale/saturation (pure hue, tints, tones, shades)
o Diversity within the design
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| Gustav Klimt |
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| Pablo Picasso |
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| Mark Rothko |
Homework for next class – March 17th
Reading
· A Look at Each Color – pages 24 to 49
· Monochromatic – page 66
· Texture - pages 90-95
· Value - page 97
Projects
· Workshop 2 Page 142 – Monochromatic: Use one color with contrasts in Value, Intensity & Texture
· Make a Color Scale (Pure Hue, Tone, Tint, Shade) from your stash
· Optional – Play with your Color Journal
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| Cynthia |
Example Monochromatic Quilt
Remember to have fun!
